JP2008119543A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine increasing the interest of a game not only by acquiring a special game state but also by imparting prescribed game properties. <P>SOLUTION: Separately from three reels 11, 12, 13 provided on a reel type game machine 1, an auxiliary display part 49 is provided. The auxiliary display part 49 reports beforehand that a prescribed symbol combination can be established when the reels 11, 12, 13 stop. Also, in order to diversify the game properties even in the same special game state, the number of games during the special game state is increased and decreased every time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a type of gaming machine, there is a slot machine or the like provided with variable display means for displaying a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol row formed by attaching a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) to a reel at predetermined intervals. Are known. In this type of gaming machine, a predetermined game (for example, a big bonus game) advantageous to a player (for example, a big bonus game) is required on the condition that the stop symbol displayed on the active line which is a predetermined area of the variable display means is a specific symbol. A special game state) is provided.

  In such a big bonus game, a medal as a game medium is used until a predetermined number (2 or 3 times) of a jack-in game determined according to the model, with 30 small-games as an upper limit. Since an opportunity to acquire a large amount is given, the player's interest is concentrated on whether or not such a big bonus game can be acquired.

  However, in the above conventional slot machine, the number of small role games in the big bonus game is fixed at 30 times, and the weight of the big bonus game is changed within the range, and even the same big bonus game can be played. It only provided high and low values. If the number of small role games in such a big bonus game is fixed, the variation of the big bonus game naturally has its limits, and eventually the game's interest is lost by acquiring the big bonus game. There is a risk of getting bored by the player.

  The present invention has created a control mode of a special gaming state from a new viewpoint that is not constrained by such conventional stereotypes, and its main purpose is to have a wide variety of gaming characteristics in the special gaming state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used to enhance the interest of the game.

  Means and the like effective for solving the above problems are shown below. In addition, the operation | movement, an effect, etc. are demonstrated as needed.

Means 1. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games in the special gaming state is variable.

  According to the means 1, by making the number of games in the special game state that has been fixed in the past variable, a new game property such as increasing or decreasing the game value given to the player depending on the number of games is added. Therefore, it is possible to enrich the variation of game play in the special game state.

Mean 2. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the maximum number of games in the special gaming state is variable.

  According to the means 2, by adding the maximum number of games in the special game state that has been fixed in the past to be variable, new game characteristics such as increasing or decreasing the game value given to the player depending on the number of games are added. Therefore, it is possible to provide a wide variety of game playability in the special game state.

Means 3. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the maximum number of games in the special gaming state is set in a plurality of stages.

  According to the means 3, by setting a plurality of stages of the maximum number of games in the special game state that has been fixed in the past, new game characteristics such as increasing or decreasing the game value given to the player depending on the number of games are increased. It can be added, and it becomes possible to make a wide variety of gaming characteristics in the special gaming state.

  Means 4. In any one of the means 1 to 3, when an unlimited number of games in the special game state is included, and when an unlimited number of games is selected, a predetermined condition other than setting the number of games The gaming machine is characterized in that the special gaming state is ended by.

  According to the means 4, it is possible to provide a novel game mode in which a special game state with an unlimited number of games is selected, and even in this case, the number of games can be reduced in order to avoid continuing the special game state indefinitely. Since the special gaming state can be ended by other conditions that are not particular (for example, acquisition of game value such as a net increase number, jack-in number, establishment of a termination condition with a predetermined probability, etc.), the game can be thickened. it can.

  Means 5. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the number of games in the special game state is determined by a predetermined lottery.

  According to the means 5, a special gaming state with a large number of games can be obtained with a predetermined probability or a special gaming state with a small number of games can be obtained, and the contingency of what special gaming state can be obtained is given. It can give the player a thrilling feeling and improve the fun of the game.

  Means 6. Any one of means 1 to 5 comprises means for predicting the number of games in the special gaming state (for example, super-normal switching display by the auxiliary display unit 49 in the embodiment). Gaming machine.

  According to the means 6, the player can foresee whether the player has obtained a special gaming state with a large number of games or a special gaming state with a small number of games. The interest can be concentrated on what special gaming state is obtained after the acquisition, and the interest of the game is further enhanced. In addition, the player can take action according to the situation of the special game state based on the foreseeing, and the player will not be brought to an unexpected disadvantage. Note that the processing by the means for predicting is preferably executed when the special game state is entered, but may be executed during the special game state. The means for predicting may be any means that suggests the number of games without directly displaying it.

Mean 7 A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a special gaming state is terminated when a predetermined termination condition other than the number of games in the special gaming state is satisfied.

  According to the means 7, it is possible to provide a novel game mode that does not require digestion of the number of games in a special game state that has been fixed and limited in the past, and even in this case, the special game state continues endlessly. In order to avoid this, the special game state can be terminated by other conditions that are not particular to the number of games (for example, acquisition of game value such as a net increase in number, jack-in number, establishment of termination conditions with a predetermined probability, etc.) It is possible to increase the thickness of the game while enriching the variation of game play in the special game state.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, characterized in that the special game state termination condition includes at least a net increase in game media in the special game state reaching a predetermined upper limit.

  According to the means 8, no matter how much the number of games in the special game state is increased or decreased, the net increase in the number of game media (= the number obtained by subtracting the game media to be paid out from the inserted game media) is a predetermined upper limit. When the value is reached, the special gaming state is terminated, so that gambling can be suppressed. However, in this case, it is preferable that the payout of game media of the game times that have reached the upper limit value is made effective.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, characterized in that at least the number of acquired game media in the special gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit as the termination condition of the special gaming state.

  According to the means 9, no matter how the number of games in the special game state is increased or decreased, when the number of acquired game media (= the number of game media to be paid out) reaches a predetermined upper limit value, the special game state is terminated. Therefore, euphoria can be suppressed. However, in this case, it is preferable that the payout of game media of the game times that have reached the upper limit value is made effective.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, the variable display means is provided with a plurality of identification information strings for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order.

  According to the means 10, since there are a plurality of identification information strings, it is possible to determine whether or not a special gaming state has occurred by combining the identification information.

  Means 11. In the means 10, the variable display means is constituted by a mechanical display means.

  As such a mechanical display means, a reel is generally used, but a belt type is also possible. It is possible to attach an electrical display to such display means. For example, the light is emitted from the inside of the reel by the light emitting means, and the identification information is changed by the transmitted light.

  Means 12. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the identification information is a symbol.

  As the identification information, it is preferable in terms of ease of determination by the player to use a pattern of numbers, pictures, characters, symbols and the like. In addition, it is preferable to change the size and color of symbols of different types from the standpoint of facilitating the determination of the changing symbol type.

  Means 13. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, comprising start operation means for starting variable display of the variable display means and stop operation means for stopping the variable display.

  According to the means 13, it is possible to start and stop the variable display of the variable display means by the player's intervention, and to match the mood of the player actively participating in the game.

Means 14. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
The game machine characterized in that the special game state end condition includes at least a net increase in game media in the special game state reaching a predetermined upper limit value.

  According to the means 14, it is possible to provide a novel game mode that does not require digestion of the number of games in a special game state that has been fixed and limited in the past. Even in this case, the net increase in the number of game media (= introduced) The special gaming state ends when the number of gaming media to be paid out minus the number of gaming media to be paid out) reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Sex can be suppressed. Then, it is possible to enrich the game play variations in the special game state under the restriction of the net increase.

Means 15. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and stopping the variable display due to the operation of the stop operation means is provided, and the identification information stopped in a predetermined area by the variable display means is the specific identification information In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the termination condition of the special gaming state includes at least that the number of game media acquired in the special gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  According to the means 15, it is possible to provide a novel game mode that does not require digestion of the number of games in a special game state that has been fixed and limited in the past. Even in this case, the number of game media acquired (= paid out) When the number of game media) reaches a predetermined upper limit value, the special gaming state is terminated, so that adjustment of the player's profit and the profit of the game hall can be achieved and gambling can be suppressed. Then, it is possible to enrich the game play variations in the special game state under the restriction of the net increase.

  Means 16. In the means 14 or 15, the gaming machine is a spinning type gaming machine, and the upper limit value is set to a predetermined value from 200 to 450.

  According to the means 16, if the number of game media such as medals is less than 200, the number of game media such as medals is less than the number that can be obtained by the conventional regular bonus game, and the special gaming state is achieved. The acquired joy is halved, and if it exceeds 450, not only will gambling be enhanced, but the probability of acquiring a special gaming state is set low, resulting in a loss of the fun of the game. On the other hand, if the net increase number or the acquisition number end condition is set to 200 to 450, it is possible to suppress the happiness and to set the special game state acquisition probability in a well-balanced manner while enhancing the player's profit.

  Means 17. A gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the upper limit value is set to 450.

  According to the means 17, the player's sense of profit can be maximized within a range in which the special gaming state acquisition probability can be set in a well-balanced manner.

  Means 18. In any one of the means 14 to 17, a process for validating the payout of game media up to the upper limit value and invalidating the payout exceeding the upper limit value for the payout of game media having reached the upper limit value. A gaming machine characterized by comprising means.

  According to the means 18, since the special gaming state is terminated by the acquisition of the upper limit value or the net increase, profits exceeding the upper limit value cannot be obtained regardless of the skill of the player (the upper limit value is reached due to other conditions). It is possible that the special gaming state may end without a game), and the fairness of the earned profit can be ensured.

  Means 19. In the means 18, when the net increase (or the number of acquisitions) approaches the upper limit value, the variable display means stops the identification information with a relatively small number of game media that can be acquired in one game time. A gaming machine characterized by being controlled so that only display is performed.

  According to the means 19, when the net increase (or the number of acquisitions) approaches the upper limit, identification information that has a relatively large number of game media that can be acquired in one game time (for example, 15 payouts in the embodiment) If a certain symbol or jack-in symbol) is stopped and displayed, the player's gaming interests will be lost because many of the spear game media obtained at that game time will be invalidated. If there is a possibility that only the identification information (for example, the cherry symbol in the embodiment) with a relatively small number of game media to be paid out can be stopped and displayed, there is an advantage that the disadvantage of the player can be eliminated. .

  Means 20. In any one of the means 14 to the means 17, there is provided means for validating all payouts of the game media of the game times that have reached the upper limit value, and performing processing for ending the special game state at the game times. To play.

  According to the means 20, the special gaming state is not ended by the acquisition of the upper limit value or the net increase, but the special gaming state is ended by the game number exceeding the upper limit value. A player having a certain skill that can be adjusted can obtain a slightly larger number of game media than other players. As a result, it is possible to leave a certain amount of room for technical intervention in a range that does not cause a disadvantage in the game hall, and a game form corresponding to the skill of the player can be realized by one game machine.

  Means 21. In any one of the means 14 to 20, the upper limit value is set in a plurality of stages, and the predetermined upper limit value is set according to a predetermined condition (for example, a result of random lottery based on a probability). To play.

  According to the means 21, since the upper limit value becomes variable, even in the same special gaming state, the net increase or the number of acquired game media may be smaller than in other cases, while in other cases Can increase the interest of the game.

  Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, further comprising means for predicting the magnitude of the set upper limit value (for example, display notification by the auxiliary display unit 49 in the embodiment).

  According to the means 22, the player can foresee whether the player has obtained a special gaming state with a large upper limit value or a special gaming state with a small upper limit value. The interest can be concentrated on what special gaming state is obtained after the acquisition, and the interest of the game is further enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to know in advance how many game media the player can obtain from the means for foreseeing, no particular disadvantage is given to the player. Note that the processing by the means for predicting is preferably executed when the special game state is entered, but may be executed during the special game state. The means for predicting may be any means that suggests the number of games without directly displaying it.

  Means 23. In any one of the means 14 to 22, the net increase (or acquisition number) of the game media in the special game state or the remaining number of game media payout until the end of the special game state (that is, the net increase etc. is subtracted from the upper limit value) ) Foreseeing (for example, display by the auxiliary display unit 49 in the embodiment).

  According to the means 23, the player foreseen the net increase (or acquisition number) of game media or the remaining number of game media payout until the end of the special game state (ie, the subtraction of the net increase etc. from the upper limit value). As a result, it is possible to know in advance that the special gaming state will end soon, and to give a sense of security in the game or to enjoy a special game for a player with a certain skill Become. Note that the processing by the means for predicting is preferably executed when the special game state is entered, but may be executed during the special game state. The means for predicting may be any means that suggests the number of games without directly displaying it. Also, the special gaming state may be weighted by performing or not performing such processing (or changing the processing time).

  Means 24. In any one of the means 14 to 23, the variable display means is provided with a plurality of identification information strings for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order.

  According to the means 24, since there are a plurality of identification information strings, it is possible to determine whether or not a special gaming state has occurred by combining the identification information.

  Means 25. In the means 24, the variable display means is constituted by a mechanical display means.

  As such a mechanical display means, a reel is generally used, but a belt type is also possible. It is possible to attach an electrical display to such display means. For example, the light is emitted from the inside of the reel by the light emitting means, and the identification information is changed by the transmitted light.

  Means 26. A gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 25, wherein the identification information is a symbol.

  As the identification information, it is preferable in terms of ease of determination by the player to use a pattern of numbers, pictures, characters, symbols and the like. In addition, it is preferable to change the size and color of symbols of different types from the standpoint of facilitating the determination of the changing symbol type.

  Means 27. A gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 26, further comprising start operation means for starting variable display of the variable display means.

  According to the means 27, it is possible to start and stop the variable display of the variable display means by the player's intervention, and it is possible to match the mood of the player actively participating in the game.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the gaming machine is applied to a rotating type gaming machine, specifically a slot machine, will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine body 2 whose front is opened. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is closed, the front open side of the machine body 2 is closed by the front panel 3. When the front panel 3 is in the closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state in which it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown). The locked state is determined by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 4 that is a release operation portion provided on the front panel 3. It is configured to be released.

  The front panel 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 5, 6 and 7 arranged side by side. The display windows 5, 6, and 7 are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside is visible through the display windows 5, 6, and 7.

  In the machine main body 2, a left reel 11, a middle reel 12, and a right reel 13 constituting variable display means are stored. Each of the reels 11, 12, and 13 is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each reel 11, 12, 13 is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel 11, 12, 13. The rotation axes of the reels 11, 12, and 13 are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 11, 12, and 13 correspond to the display windows 5, 6, and 7 on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 11, 12, 13 is visible through the corresponding display windows 5, 6, 7.

  When the reels 11, 12, and 13 are rotated, the reels 11, 12, and 13 are projected through the display windows 5, 6, and 7 as if they are moving from top to bottom. These reels 11, 12 and 13 are connected to reel motors 15, 16 and 17 (see FIG. 4) such as stepping motors, and the reels 11, 12 and 13 are driven by the reel motors 15, 16 and 17. Can be driven individually, i.e. independently.

  A large number of symbols as identification information are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 11, 12, and 13. Among these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the display windows 5, 6, 7 is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5, 6, 7. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized as a whole for each reel 11, 12, 13 is three.

  Here, symbols attached to the reels 11, 12, and 13 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a symbol arrangement for each of the left reel 11, middle reel 12, and right reel 13. This figure can be viewed as a development view of the surfaces of the reels 11, 12, and 13. As shown in the figure, each reel 11, 12, 13 is provided with 21 symbols in a row. Numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reels 11, 12, and 13, but are given for convenience of explanation, and are not actually attached to the reels 11, 12, and 13. Absent. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, there is a “7” symbol as a first special symbol for shifting to the big bonus game. As the “7” symbol, the white one (for example, the left reel No. 20; hereinafter referred to as “White 7” symbol as appropriate) and the red one (for example, the left reel No. 21; hereinafter “Red 7” as appropriate). There is a symbol). In addition, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 19th reel on the left reel) as a second special symbol for shifting to the regular bonus game. In addition, there is a “replay symbol” (for example, the first reel on the left reel) as a third special symbol for shifting to the replay game. Also, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the fourth reel on the left reel), a “bell” symbol (for example, the second reel on the left reel), a “cherry” symbol (for example, the left symbol) Reel third). As shown in FIG. 3, the numbers of symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the reels 11, 12, and 13.

  The payout number regarding each symbol will be described. With regard to the small role design, when the “Watermelon” symbol is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line, which will be described later, 15 medals are paid out, and the “Bell” symbol is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line. In this case, eight medals are paid out, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 11 stops on the active line, two medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols on the middle reel 12 and the right reel 13 are irrelevant to the medal payout, and are meaningless symbols. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, medals are paid out regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 11 overlap each other (specifically, at the upper or lower level). When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  As for other symbols, the combination of the first special symbol (Big Bonus symbol) “Red 7” symbol or “White 7” symbol with the same color and aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line When the “BAR” symbol, which is a combination of 15 medal payouts and the second special symbol (regular bonus symbol), is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medal payouts are made.

  Further, when the “replay” symbol, which is the combination of the third special symbol, is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the medal payout is not performed. In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 11 does not stop on the active line, and the same symbol is not aligned on the left, middle, and right, no medal is paid out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a further combination of small role symbols, when the “white 7” symbol is aligned on the left and right reels 11 and 13 and the “BAR” symbol is aligned on the middle reel 12 on the effective line, 15 symbols are combined. Medals are paid out (hereinafter referred to as the first small role symbol), and “white 7” symbol is arranged on the left and right reels 11 and 13 and “red 7” symbol is arranged on the middle reel 12 on the effective line. Is set so that 15 medals are paid out (hereinafter referred to as a second small role symbol). However, the first small role symbol and the second small role symbol are set to be activated only during the big bonus game. In other cases, the first small role symbol or the second small role symbol is on the active line. No medals will be paid out even if they are aligned.

  Each reel 11, 12, 13 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have other configurations. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a belt-type reel may be used, and instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, identification is made by an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display. A variable display of information may be provided, and in this case, a wide variety of display forms can be provided.

  The front panel 3 is provided with a total of five effective lines for connecting the display windows 5, 6, and 7, three so as to be parallel to the horizontal direction and two so as to be diagonally crossed. Has been. Of course, the maximum number of effective lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of effective lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to each of these effective lines, effective line display portions 21, 22, and 23 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 5, 6, and 7 groups. The first effective line display unit 21 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) is activated. The second effective line display section 22 is notified by lighting or the like when the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) are activated. The third effective line display unit 23 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (lower right line and upper right line) are activated.

  A start lever 25 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 11, 12, and 13 simultaneously (not necessarily simultaneously) is provided on the lower left side of the display windows 5, 6, and 7 on the surface of the front panel 3. Is provided. The start lever 25 constitutes start operation means operated to start variable display. On the right side of the start lever 25, button-like stop switches 27, 28, and 29 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 11, 12, and 13 are provided. Each stop switch 27, 28, 29 is disposed directly below the display windows 5, 6, 7 corresponding to the reels 11, 12, 13 to be stopped. The stop switches 27, 28 and 29 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display.

  A medal insertion slot 31 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided on the front side of the front panel 3 on the lower right side of the display windows 5, 6, 7. The medal slot 31 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 31 involves an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 31 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  A button-like first credit insertion switch 32 for inserting three credited virtual medals as investment values at a time is provided on the lower left side of the display windows 5, 6 and 7 on the surface of the front panel 3. ing. A second credit insertion switch 33 and a third credit insertion switch 34 are provided below the first credit insertion switch 32 as button switches smaller than the switch 32. The second credit insertion switch 33 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 34 is for inserting one virtual medals one by one. Each of the credit insertion switches 32 to 34 constitutes input means for inputting an investment value together with the medal insertion slot 31. Further, if the medal insertion slot 31 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 32 to 34 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can also be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 32 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 32 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 32. However, when no credited virtual medal exists or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like changeover switch 36 is provided on the left side of the medal slot 31 on the front panel 3 surface. The changeover switch 36 is operated to change the handling format of inserted medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 31 more than necessary, or acquired medals returned to the player as a result of a predetermined game. That is, for example, when the power is turned on, it is set so that surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) are stored and stored as credit medals and acquired medals are stored and stored as credit medals. When the change mode switch 36 is operated in the “credit mode”, if there is a credit medal, it is set to pay out that amount as an actual medal and to pay out surplus inserted medals and acquired medals as an actual medal. Be sure to switch to “Direct mode”. If the “credit mode” and “direct mode” are alternately switched each time this changeover switch 36 is operated, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference. . The changeover switch 36 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the input value and game value handling formats. If attention is paid to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the changeover switch 36 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game value.

  The front panel 3 is provided with a remaining number display unit 38 that displays the number of medals that are activated and stored in the credit mode, and an acquired number display unit 39 that displays the number of acquired medals. Both the display sections 38 and 39 are constituted by a two-digit seven-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

  At the bottom of the slot machine 1, a medal discharge port 42 for discharging medals from the hopper device 41 housed in the machine body 2 and a tray 43 for storing actual medals discharged from the medal discharge port 42. And are provided. The hopper device 41 constitutes output means for returning an actual medal as a game value.

  Various notification units such as a big notification unit 45, a regular notification unit 46, a replay notification unit 47, and a small role notification unit 48 are provided on the upper portion of the slot machine 1. The locations of these various notification units are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and different types of notification may be performed by a common notification unit.

  The big notification unit 45 confirms that the big bonus game has been won if the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol as the first special symbol is aligned on the active line when the reels 11, 12, 13 are stopped. Display notification by lighting, flashing, etc. When the reels 11, 12, and 13 stop rotating, if the “BAR” symbol as the second special symbol is aligned on the active line, the regular notifying unit 46 displays that the regular bonus game has been won by lighting, flashing, or the like. Inform. When the “replay” symbols are aligned on the active line when the reels 11, 12, and 13 stop rotating, the replay notification unit 47 notifies the player that the replay game has been acquired by lighting, flashing, or the like. The small role notification unit 48 is configured such that when the “watermelon” symbol or the “bell” symbol as the small role symbol is aligned on the effective line when the rotation of the reels 11, 12, 13 is stopped, the “cherry” symbol is When stopped on the active line, the fact that a predetermined number of medals has been acquired is displayed and notified by lighting, blinking, or the like.

  In addition, although each of these notification units 45 to 48 is notified by display, instead of or in addition to this, notification may be performed by voice through the speaker 50 provided in the slot machine 1.

  Although not shown, a light emitting member may be provided on the inner peripheral side or the outer peripheral side of each reel 11, 12, 13. The light emitting member on the inner peripheral side of each reel 11, 12, 13 irradiates light from the inside of each reel 11, 12, 13, and shows the transmitted light from each reel 11, 12, 13 to the player. On the other hand, the light emitting member on the outer peripheral side of each reel 11, 12, 13 irradiates light from the outside of each reel 11, 12, 13, and shows the reflected light from each reel 11, 12, 13 to the player. . And it becomes possible to produce various production effects by the light emission degree, the light emission timing, the light emission time, etc. of each of these light emitting members.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an auxiliary display unit 49 is provided on the right side of the arrangement position of the reels 11 to 13 on the front panel 3. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 49 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good.

  The auxiliary display unit 49 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 11 to 13 is caused by the main display unit. Part 49 is referred to. The auxiliary display unit 49 has a navigation function such as giving various information to the player. The contents displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a control device 51 for performing various controls relating to the game. The control device 51 includes a CPU that controls the game, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port for communicating with various devices, and a random number generator used for various lotteries. , A control circuit board including a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, and the like, and is configured by a control board box that houses the control circuit board in a box. The control device 51 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 1.

  On the input side of the control device 51, a start detection sensor 61 that detects the operation of the start lever 25, stop detection sensors 62, 63, and 64 that individually detect the operations of the stop switches 27, 28, and 29, and the medal slot 31. Inserted medal detection sensors 65 for detecting medals inserted from the credit cards, credit insertion detection sensors 66, 67, 68 corresponding to the respective switches 32 to 34 to detect operations of the respective credit insertion switches 32 to 34, and changeover switches. 36, a switching detection sensor 69 that detects the operation of 36, reel position detection sensors 71, 72, and 73 that individually detect the rotational positions (origin positions) of the reels 11, 12, and 13, and medal that is paid out from the hopper device 41. Various sensors such as a hopper detection sensor 74 are connected.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 65 is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the medal passage from the medal insertion slot 31 to the hopper device 41 is configured such that medals can pass in one row. The medal passage is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 65 is provided by each of the first to third sensors. The control device 51 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, it is regarded as an error due to coin clogging or fraud. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The control device 51 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, both the second and third sensors are on, Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and it is determined that the coin has been normally taken in only when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time. Otherwise, it is an error. The reason for this is to prevent a fraud in which a medal is reciprocated near the inserted medal detection sensor 65 and misidentified as a medal inserted in addition to a clogged medal in the medal passage.

  On the output side of the control device 51, a motor drive circuit 81 that drives the reel motors 15, 16, and 17, a display drive circuit 82 that drives the various display units 21 to 23, 38, and 39 and various notification units 45 to 48. A hopper driving circuit 83 for driving the hopper device 41, a speaker driving circuit 84 for driving the speaker 50, a display control device 85 for driving and controlling the auxiliary display unit 49, and the like are connected.

  The display drive circuit 82, the display control device 85, and the speaker drive circuit 84 are configured as an integrated base, and are a sub-base in relation to the control device 51 as the main base. In other words, for the indirect game related voice and display, the burden on the main board is reduced by sub-boarding. The sub-base includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. Upon receiving a signal from the control device 51, the sub-base is uniquely provided with various notification units 45 to 48, an auxiliary display unit 49, and a speaker. 50 is subjected to notification control and display control.

  The control device 51 as the main base and the display control device 85 as a part of the sub base include the CPU, the ROM, the RAM, and the like as described above. The control device 51 will be described as an aggregate of function realizing means. That is, the various functions described below are functions realized under the control of the CPU, and the control program is based on the storage contents of the ROM (or RAM in some cases), and the necessary data at that time is stored in the RAM. Although temporarily stored and held, those program requirements and the like can be achieved by those skilled in the art by adopting an appropriate table configuration or the like, and will not be described individually. However, a specific description will be given as appropriate in cases where it is necessary to grasp the advantages of the present embodiment.

  The control device 51 includes “small role lottery means”. The small role lottery means determines whether or not the small role payout condition is satisfied at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is input. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types such as “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, etc. as small roles, so that the small role lottery means draws which type of small role payout conditions are established, Whether or not a combination flag is established is determined. The small role flag establishment probability and other flag establishment probabilities are all configured to change in accordance with the number of inserted medals. Generally, the larger the number of inserted medals, the more advantageous a lottery result can be obtained for the player. ing.

  The control device 51 includes “replay game lottery means”. The replay game lottery means draws whether or not the replay game transition condition is satisfied at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is input, and thereby determines whether or not the replay flag is satisfied.

  The control device 51 includes “replay game control means”. When the replay flag is established during the normal game, the replay game control means applies a certain pull-in stop control while referring to the contents of the replay establishment table described later when each reel 11, 12, 13 is stopped. Semi-forcefully stop the replay symbol on the active line. Then, on the condition that the replay symbol stops on the active line, the next game can be performed free of charge. Of course, various lotteries are also executed when this replay game is performed.

  The control device 51 includes “regular bonus lottery means”. The regular bonus lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not the regular bonus transition condition is satisfied based on the timing at which the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is input, thereby determining whether or not the regular bonus flag is satisfied.

  The control device 51 includes “regular bonus control means”. When the regular bonus flag is established during normal game, the regular bonus control means performs a certain pull-in stop control while referring to the contents of the regular bonus establishment table when each reel 11, 12, 13 is stopped. In addition, the second special symbol (regular bonus symbol) is forcibly stopped on the active line. Then, on condition that the regular bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, a transition is made from the normal gaming state, which is the current gaming state, to the regular bonus game, up to a preset predetermined number of games (here, 12 times). Then, the game state is restored to the original gaming state. During the regular bonus game, there is only one active line.

  The control device 51 includes “regular bonus lottery means”. The regular bonus lottery means is activated only during the regular bonus, and draws a predetermined symbol (here, replay symbol) at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is input. Such a lottery of symbols is different from a normal lottery. For example, during a regular bonus, it is set so that a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15) are paid out when the replay symbols are aligned on the active line. Using a symbol as a medal payout symbol, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a condition for matching the medal payout symbols is satisfied. Then, as a result of the lottery, the regular bonus control means establishes a replay flag (the replay flag here is newly set for the regular bonus unlike the normal game). Controls the reels 11, 12, and 13 so that symbols other than the medal payout symbols are not aligned on the effective line, and when the medal payout symbols are aligned a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), Even if the predetermined number of games (12 times) has not been reached, the regular bonus game is ended.

  The control device 51 includes “big bonus lottery means”. The big bonus lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not the big bonus transition condition is established at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is input, and thereby determines the presence or absence of the big bonus establishment flag.

  The control device 51 includes “big bonus control means”. When the big bonus flag is established during the normal game, the big bonus control means applies a certain pull-in stop control while referring to the contents of the big bonus establishment table described later when each reel 11, 12, 13 is stopped. The first special symbol (big bonus symbol) is forcedly stopped on the active line. Then, on condition that the big bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, the normal game which is the current game state is shifted to the big bonus game, and then, in principle, the original normal game state is restored.

  The control device 51 includes “big bonus medium lottery means”. The lottery means during the big bonus is activated only during the big bonus, and the lottery symbol lottery and the jack-in lottery are performed at the timing when the detection signal from the start detection sensor 61 is inputted, and the small bonus flag and the jack-in Whether the flag is established is determined. Then, the big bonus control means semi-forcibly pulls in and stops the reels 11, 12, and 13 while referring to the small role formation table so that a predetermined small role symbol is aligned on the effective line when the small role flag is established. Control. Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery means during the big bonus also draws the first small role symbol and the second small role symbol. That is, the big bonus lottery means, during the big bonus game, draws the first small role symbol as a combination of the “white 7, red 7, white 7” symbols and the “white 7, BAR, white 7” symbols. A lottery of the second small role symbol as a combination is also performed. In the present embodiment, the lottery of the first small role symbol and the second small role symbol is set to be established with a high probability in order to increase the number of medals obtained in the big bonus game. Further, the big bonus medium lottery means sets the establishment probability of the jack-in flag to 1/10.

  Further, the big bonus control means semi-forcibly pulls in and stops the reels 11, 12 and 13 while referring to the contents of the replay establishment table in order to jack in when the jack-in flag is established. The jack-in is a state in which a game similar to the regular bonus game described above is executed during the big bonus game, and specifically occurs when “replay” symbols are arranged. Therefore, for the jack-in execution, the big bonus control means semi-forcefully pulls in and stops the reels 11, 12, and 13 so that the jack-in symbols (replay symbols) are aligned on the effective line. When jacked in, a game similar to the regular bonus game described above is executed.

  Here, in the conventional slot machine, the big bonus game ends when 30 small-games are consumed or a predetermined number of jack-ins (for example, 3 times) is consumed. . In this case, the jack-in game is calculated as one small role game. On the other hand, in this embodiment, a super big bonus game in which the upper limit value of the small role game in the big bonus game is 50 games and a normal big bonus game in which the upper limit value of the small role game is 20 games are set. These can be changed under predetermined conditions. Various examples of the change condition can be considered, but in this embodiment, the change condition is distributed with a probability of 1/2 before the start of the big bonus game.

  And the control related to the lottery and the progression between the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game is performed by the above-described big bonus control means. That is, when the big bonus flag is established or when the big bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, the big bonus control means performs the lottery between the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game by the internal lottery. When a super big bonus game is drawn, the big bonus control means advances the small role game by setting the maximum number of small role games to 50 games. When the jack-in game ends three times, End the bonus game. On the other hand, when the normal big bonus game is drawn, the big bonus control means advances the small role game by setting the maximum number of small role games to 20 games, and forcibly stops halfway when the jack-in game ends three times. End the big bonus game.

  The control device 51 includes “reel control means” and “storage means”. The reel control means controls the reels 11 to 13 according to the storage contents of the storage means, and particularly controls the stop positions of the reels 11 to 13 according to the storage contents of various tables stored in the storage means. To do.

  The various tables stored in the storage means (here, ROM but may be RAM) are individually set according to various established flags. Specifically, for example, when no flag is established, a “off-table” for preventing any symbols from being aligned on the active line, a small character flag (the small character flag includes a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol) , Different symbols corresponding to each small role such as cherry symbols are prepared.) A “small role formation table” (hereinafter, especially, the first small role formation table) for aligning predetermined small role symbols on the active line correspondingly. When referring to the table of the small role symbol or the second small role symbol, it is referred to as a “first small role establishment table” or “second small role establishment table”), and the replay symbol is placed on the active line corresponding to the replay flag. “Replay formation table” for aligning, “Big 7 table” for aligning “Red 7” symbol or “White 7” symbol on the active line corresponding to the big bonus flag, Regular Bona In addition to the “regular establishment table” for aligning the “BAR” symbols on the active line corresponding to the flag, etc., the “line table” for determining on which effective line the above established symbols are aligned. .

  Next, the display control device 85 will be described with the display control device 85 as an aggregate of function realizing means without being constrained by the actual configuration itself. That is, the various functions described below are functions realized under the control of the CPU, and the control program is based on the storage contents of the ROM (or RAM in some cases), and the necessary data at that time is stored in the RAM. Although temporarily stored and held, those program requirements and the like can be achieved by those skilled in the art by adopting an appropriate table configuration or the like, and will not be described individually. However, a specific description will be given as appropriate in cases where it is necessary to grasp the advantages of the present embodiment.

  The display control device 85 includes “display storage means”. The “display storage unit” is specifically realized by a ROM or a RAM, and stores various display data to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49.

  The display control device 85 includes “auxiliary display control means”. The auxiliary display control means controls display of the auxiliary display unit 49 and realizes various auxiliary displays described below.

  That is, first, the auxiliary display control means notifies the auxiliary display unit 49 of at least “navigation display” for notifying the establishment of the small combination flag or the replay flag, and the small combination flag when the big bonus flag or the regular bonus flag is established. Display control is performed on the auxiliary display unit 49 so that “not-navigation display” is performed to notify that it is established. Note that the navigation display and the out-of-navigation display cannot be distinguished only from the display contents of the auxiliary display section 49, and are understood from the relationship with the stop contents of the reels 11, 12, and 13.

  That is, the auxiliary display control means displays a symbol corresponding to the small combination or replay corresponding to the flag establishment on the auxiliary display unit 49 before the end of the game as the “navigation display” when the small combination flag or the replay flag is established. And a navigation-like function that prompts the player to stop the symbol displayed. On the other hand, when “Big Bonus Flag” or “Regular Bonus Flag” is established as “navigation off display”, a small role or replay symbol for which the flag has not been established is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 before the end of the game. The navigational function that prompts the user to stop the symbols displayed on the screen is displayed, but since the displayed symbols are not originally flagged, the displayed symbols are actually aligned on the active line. It has a different meaning from the above navigation display.

  The auxiliary display control means also has a function of causing the auxiliary display unit 49 to display whether the super big bonus game described above or the normal big bonus game is selected when the big bonus game is established. Here, whether the game is a super big bonus game or a normal big bonus game is displayed based on information data relating to the bonus type from the big bonus control means of the control device 51.

  In addition, during the super big bonus game, the auxiliary display control means, when each flag of the first small role symbol, the second small role symbol, each other small role symbol, replay symbol (jack-in symbol) is established, The auxiliary display unit 49 has a function of displaying the flag establishment, and this display makes it easy for the player to stop aiming at a small part related to the flag establishment. On the other hand, the auxiliary display control means has a function of performing display unrelated to the flag establishment of each symbol during the normal big bonus game, but assists the display related to the establishment of various flags as in the super big bonus game. You may make the display part 49 perform.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 having the above configuration will be described based on the gaming method.

  At the start of the game, the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 31 or operates a credit insertion switch 32 to 34 to insert a virtual medal based on the stored memory. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 31 is detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 65, and the control device 51 receives the detection signal and determines that the medal has been inserted. On the other hand, the operation of the credit insertion switches 32 to 34 is detected by the credit insertion detection sensors 66 to 68, and the control device 51 determines that a predetermined number of virtual medals have been inserted in response to the detection signal.

  In accordance with the number of inserted medals, the control device 51 outputs medal inserted number information data to the sub-board side, and the display driving circuit 82 lights the effective line display units 21, 22, and 23. Here, if one medal is inserted, only the effective line display unit 21 is lit and only the central horizontal line is enabled. If two medals are inserted, the effective line display units 21 and 22 are lit. The center and upper and lower horizontal lines are activated, and if three medals are inserted, all the effective line display sections 21, 22, and 23 are turned on to notify that all the lines have been activated. In the case of inserting medals by operating the credit insertion switches 32 to 34, the control device 51 subtracts the stored storage number of credited medals by that amount, and displays a display corresponding to the subtraction value in the remaining number display unit 38. The display is controlled so that

  When the player operates the start lever 25 when at least one line is activated, the operation is detected by the start detection sensor 61. Upon receiving the detection signal, the control device 51 operates the start lever 25. Judge that. Then, the control device 51 rotates each reel motor 15, 16 via the motor drive circuit 81 in order to rotate all the reels 11, 12, 13 all at once (may be simultaneous or provided with a predetermined time difference). , 17 are controlled. As a result, the reels 11, 12, and 13 rotate in one direction at a speed that makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the symbols attached to the surface. The image is projected as if it were variably displayed from top to bottom.

  At the timing when the detection signal based on the operation of the start lever 25 is input to the control device 51, each lottery by the small role lottery means, the replay game lottery means, the regular bonus lottery means, and the big bonus lottery means is performed during the normal game. Is called.

  When the lottery result by the small role lottery means that the small role flag is established, the right to stop an appropriate small role symbol on the active line is given only in the game. Further, when the lottery result by the replay game lottery means that the replay flag is established, the right to shift to the replay game is given only in that game. Further, when the lottery result by the regular bonus lottery means that the regular bonus flag is established, the right to shift to the regular bonus game is given, and the flag is held until the shift to the regular bonus game. If the lottery result by the big bonus lottery means that the big bonus flag is established, the right to shift to the big bonus game is given, and the flag is held until the shift to the big bonus game. Furthermore, when the lottery result of each lottery means does not mean that any condition is satisfied, no flag is set.

  When the player operates the stop switches 27, 28, and 29 in an arbitrary order after the lottery by the above lottery means is completed, the operations are individually detected by the stop detection sensors 62, 63, and 64, respectively. In response to the signal, the control device 51 determines that each stop switch 27, 28, 29 has been operated. Then, the control device 51 turns off the reel motors 15, 16, and 17 via the motor drive circuit 81 in order to individually stop the reels 11, 12, and 13 corresponding to the operated stop switches 27, 28, and 29. Stop control.

  The stop positions of the reels 11, 12, and 13 are determined with reference to the tables stored in the storage means of the control device 51 based on the establishment flags that are the lottery results of the lottery means. Therefore, if there is a symbol corresponding to the establishment flag from the effective line to the four symbols before the reel rotation direction, in principle, control is performed so that the symbol is actively drawn on the effective line, If the reel stop timing is an error up to 4 symbols, the error can be absorbed. As a result, even if the player is not skilled, the control unit 51 can stop the symbol corresponding to the establishment flag as much as possible on the effective line.

  When the reels 11, 12, and 13 are stopped, the combination of stop symbols on the active line is a predetermined combination of symbols, that is, a combination of small symbols, a combination of replay symbols, a first special combination In the case of a combination of symbols (big bonus symbols) and a combination of second special symbols (regular bonus symbols), the control device 51 gives out medals that are paid out according to the combination of each stop symbol via the display drive circuit 82 on the sub-board side. The number is displayed on the acquired number display unit 39.

  The control device 51 performs payout control for paying out the number of medals according to the combination of each stop symbol as the game value in parallel with the display on the acquired number display unit 39 via the sub-base. The medal is paid out as an actual medal directly from the medal discharge port 42 to the tray 43 when the control device 51 drives the hopper device 41 via the hopper driving circuit 83. However, when the operation of the changeover switch 36 is detected by the changeover detection sensor 69 and the control device 51 determines that the credit mode is selected, if the maximum value (for 50 sheets) that can be stored is not reached, that amount is It is stored and stored as a credit medal without driving the hopper device 41 directly. In this case, the control device 51 adds the number of medals acquired this time to the stored number of credited medals, and causes the remaining number display unit 38 to display according to the added value via the sub-base. Control display. Of course, even in this case, medals are paid out directly from the hopper device 41 in excess of the maximum value that can be stored and stored.

  When the symbols arranged on the active line are a combination of small symbols or symbols that are not paid out, the normal game is continued. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a combination of replay symbols, a replay game that allows the next game to be performed free of charge is executed by the replay game control means. When the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a combination of regular bonus symbols, the regular bonus game is executed by the regular bonus control means. Further, when the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is a combination of big bonus symbols, the big bonus game is executed by the big bonus control means.

  When the small role symbols are aligned on the effective line, the control device 51 performs display control of the small role notification unit 48 via the display drive circuit 82 to display and notify that the small role has been established, and the speaker drive circuit 84 is displayed. The speaker 50 is driven and controlled, and the establishment of a small combination is notified by voice. Further, when the replay symbols are aligned on the effective line, the control device 51 performs display control of the replay notification unit 47 via the display drive circuit 82 to display and notify the transition to the replay game, and the speaker drive circuit 84 is displayed. Via which the speaker 50 is driven and notified of the transition to the replay game.

  When the regular bonus symbols are aligned on the active line, the control device 51 controls the display of the regular notifying unit 46 via the display driving circuit 82 to display and notify the transition to the regular bonus game, and the speaker driving circuit. The speaker 50 is driven and controlled via 84 to notify the transition to the regular bonus game.

  When the big bonus symbols are aligned on the active line, the control device 51 performs display control of the big notification unit 45 via the display drive circuit 82 to display and notify the transition to the big bonus game, and the speaker drive circuit. The speaker 50 is driven and controlled via 84 to notify the transition to the big bonus game.

  It is preferable that the audio notification by the speaker 50 is a larger one (the volume is increased, the tone is increased, the rhythm is changed, etc.) as the profit from the return of the game value to the player is larger. The same applies to the display mode of each of the notification units 45 to 48. For example, by changing the display mode such as blinking rapidly in a big bonus game, it is possible to cause the player to estimate the amount of profit to be obtained. .

  Next, portions related to the navigation display effect and the out-of-navigation display effect of the auxiliary display unit 49 will be described.

  First, the “navigation display” effect will be described. When the small role flag or the replay flag is established, the auxiliary display control means extracts a symbol relative to the establishment flag based on the stored contents of the storage means, and displays it on the auxiliary display unit 49. Display. Such display is performed in response to the detection of the operation of the start lever 25. That is, a predetermined symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 before the player operates the stop switches 27 to 29, and the player can refer to the symbol to obtain a symbol that can be established in the current game. I can grasp it. For example, when the replay flag is established, the replay symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 as shown in FIG.

  The state in which this replay symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the replay game control means responds to the establishment of the replay flag while referring to the replay establishment table of the storage means. In response to the operations 27 to 29, the replay symbol is stopped at a predetermined effective line (upward line in FIG. 5).

  Therefore, the player can know that the display contents on the auxiliary display unit 49 and the established symbols on the active lines when the reels 11, 12, and 13 are actually stopped correspond to each other.

  Next, the “out-of-navigation display” effect will be described. When the big bonus flag or the regular bonus flag is established, the auxiliary display control means displays a symbol relative to the establishment flag based on the storage contents of the storage means of the display control device 85. Instead of extracting, a small role or replay symbol different from these symbols is extracted and displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49. This display is performed in response to the detection of the operation of the start lever 25 as in the case of the “navigation display” effect. That is, a predetermined symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 before the player operates the stop switches 27 to 29. For example, when the auxiliary display control means extracts the replay symbol, the replay symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49. Therefore, when the symbol display is made on the auxiliary display unit 49, the player cannot understand whether the display is navigation display or non-navigation display. If the symbols such as small roles corresponding to the display symbols are aligned on the active line, the navigation is performed. It can be determined afterwards that it was a display effect, and if symbols such as a small role corresponding to the display symbol are not aligned on the active line, it can be determined afterwards that the display was out of navigation.

  Here, in the case of performing an off-navigation display effect, a process for forcibly tempering the symbols displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 is performed, and the big bonus symbols and the like that are originally flagged are not aligned. It is preferable to do so. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the replay symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 in a state where the big bonus flag is established, the reel control means refers to the replay establishment table, and the first And the second reels 11 and 12 are stopped so that the replay symbol is tempered on the active line, and when the third or last reel 13 is stopped, the tempering removal table separately stored in the storage means is used. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is preferable that the replay symbol does not stop on the line that rises to the right on the right reel 13 that stops last, so that it becomes a tempered off-eye. Thus, in the situation where the two reels 11 and 12 are stopped, it is still unclear whether it is a navigation display effect or a navigation outage display effect, and when the last reel is stopped, the replay symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. It becomes clear that it was a navigation out-of-display display effect for the first time by deviating, and the fun of the out-of-navigation display effect can be emphasized to the player, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  As for the above navigation display and off-navigation display effects, the relationship between the replay symbol and the big bonus flag has been described, but other display symbols, for example, small role symbols may be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49, and regular It goes without saying that the same effect can be achieved even when the bonus flag is established.

  In addition, if the above-described navigation out-of-display display effect is performed many times after the big bonus flag is established, it is preferable to perform a predetermined restriction on the number of navigation out-of-display display effects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is performed only once when the big bonus flag is established and when the regular bonus flag is established. Since such condition setting is only performed when these flags are established, the program design of the control device 51 is easy.

  Next, the control of the big bonus game and the progress of the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  After the big bonus flag is established, the reels 11 to 13 are stopped based on the player's operation or the lapse of a predetermined time, and when the big bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, the big bonus game is entered.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus flag is established (or when the big bonus symbol on the active line may be stopped), the big bonus control means performs a super big bonus game and a normal big bonus game by internal lottery. The lottery is done. As described above, the lottery probabilities of the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game are equal, and each lottery is drawn with a probability of 1/2.

  When the super big bonus game is drawn, the control device 51 outputs the game type information data to the sub-base, and the auxiliary display control means displays on the auxiliary display unit 49 that the super big bonus game has been acquired. Make it. An example of this is shown in FIG. The Super Big Bonus game has a small role game count of 50 and has a very high gaming value. Therefore, in order to express it, the auxiliary display unit 49 displays a character display indicating joy and a specific indication. The character display “SUPER” is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the normal big bonus game is drawn, the control device 51 outputs the game type information data to the sub-base side, and the auxiliary display control means displays on the auxiliary display section 49 that the normal big bonus game has been acquired. To do. An example of this is shown in FIG. Since the normal big bonus game has 20 small role games and the game value is considerably lower than that of the super big bonus game, the auxiliary display unit 49 is disappointed to express it. Character display and a character display of “NORMAL” for specific clarification are performed.

  In combination with the display of the auxiliary display unit 49 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, different sounds are generated by the speaker 50 under the control of the sub-base, so that the super big bonus game or the normal big bonus game is also acquired. It is preferable to notify whether or not it has been done.

  When the super big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game with the maximum number of small role games as 50 games, and when the jack-in game ends three times, End the bonus game. On the other hand, when the normal big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game by setting the maximum number of small role games to 20 games, and when the jack-in game ends three times, End the bonus game.

  As described above, the lottery means during the big bonus sets the probability of establishment of the jack-in flag to 1/10, but according to this setting, the jack-in flag is expected to be established at a rate of about once per 10 games. Is done. Therefore, since 50 small role games are set in the super big bonus game, it is highly possible that all three preset jack-in games can be acquired, whereas the normal big bonus game Since only 20 small role games are set in the game, it is unlikely that all three preset jack-in games can be acquired. In addition, in the super big bonus game, the chances of acquiring a small role other than the jack-in game are increased, whereas in the normal big bonus game, the chance is small.

  As described above, by having a plurality of large and small settings as the maximum value of the small role game in the big bonus game, it is possible to realize different aspects of the game value of the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game. It is possible to increase the variety of playability in the bonus game, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, other embodiments related to the present embodiment will be described.

  (A) When distributing the Super Big Bonus game and the Normal Big Bonus game, one of them is drawn with a probability of 1/2 when the Big Bonus flag is established or when the Big Bonus symbol is stopped. For example, a super big bonus game may be drawn at 1/3, and a normal big bonus game may be drawn at a probability of 2/3. In addition to playing with probability, a super big bonus game and a normal big bonus game are alternately performed, and once a super big bonus game is acquired, the possibility of acquiring a super big bonus game again is increased. Selection modes are possible.

  (B) In the super big bonus game, a maximum of 50 small role games are set, and in the normal big bonus game, a maximum of 20 small role games are set. For example, the difference may be increased, for example, 100 times and 10 times, or conversely, the difference may be decreased, for example, 30 times and 15 times. Further, the game is not limited to the two stages of the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game, and a multi-stage big bonus game may be set. For example, the maximum number of small role games may be any one of 100 times, 50 times, 30 times, and 10 times. Also, an appropriate number of small role games may be set by lottery. For example, it may be possible to draw an arbitrary number of times so that there are times when there are only two small role games in some cases, and there are as many as 777 small role games in some cases.

  (C) An upper limit value of the net increase in number that can be acquired during the big bonus game (the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the acquired number) may be set in advance. For example, it can be set to 450 sheets. Then, the big bonus game is ended when the net increase in a small role game exceeds 450. In this way, in the normal big bonus game with a small number of small roles, the net increase is difficult to reach or cannot be reached, whereas in the super big bonus game with a large number of small roles, the net increase is easily limited. It becomes easy to reach the value, and the game value given to the player can be weighted. In addition, when the upper limit value of the net increase number is set in this way, the number of small role games in the super big bonus game can be unlimited, and in this way when the super big bonus game is won It is possible to give the player a sense of security that the net increase in number will surely reach the upper limit.

  (D) If the number of small role games in the big bonus game can be made variable or infinite as in the above embodiments, the jack-in game in the big bonus game can be completely eliminated. Good. This is because it is possible to impart various game characteristics such as maintaining the net increase number at a certain level or making a large difference.

  (E) The number of remaining small role games in the big bonus game may be displayed on the remaining small role game number display means such as the auxiliary display section 49 or another display portion. In this way, even in the slot machine 1 in which the number of small role games changes, the player can execute the game without being confused. Conversely, the remaining small role game number may not be displayed to give the player a thrilling feeling.

  (F) Concerning the navigation display effect and the off-navigation display effect, the auxiliary display unit 49 is displayed at a time before and after the start of reel rotation in response to the operation of the start lever 25. After the first reel stop, after the second reel stop, after the third reel, that is, after all reels have stopped, the display time may be changed as appropriate, such as after a predetermined time has passed, or change each time. Also good. That is, the navigation display and the out-of-navigation display effect may be post-notification.

  (G) Although the off-navigation display effect is performed only once during the game in which the big bonus flag or the regular bonus flag is established, it may be performed under other conditions. For example, it is possible to perform a predetermined number of games after the flags are established, or to perform a predetermined game without performing the effect when the flags are established.

  (H) The navigation display effect and the out-of-navigation display effect may be executed based on a predetermined lottery result. For example, when the big bonus flag is established, the out-of-navigation display effect is not necessarily performed, but when the big bonus flag is established, the out-of-range display effect may be executed by lottery. In the lottery, for example, a table (navigation table) for determining whether or not to produce an effect relating to navigation display or off-navigation display is stored in the storage means, and whether or not the effect is executed according to the lottery result of the table. Can be determined.

  (I) Although it has been described that the auxiliary display unit 49 is displayed to execute the navigation display effect and the off-navigation display effect, in addition to this, other displays may be performed. For example, in a situation where the player is not playing a game, a display that explains the game method, a notification that the big bonus flag has been established, a display design for characters, etc. is displayed and the display content is weighted. May be.

  (J) The auxiliary display unit 49 using a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display or the like is used for auxiliary display such as navigation, but the front panel 3 has the same design as the symbols attached to the reels 11, 12, and 13. In addition, the symbol may be brightened and notified by lighting the backlight or the like. Further, instead of the electric display exemplified above, a mechanical display such as a navigation reel may be used. In addition, a configuration that allows the player to intuitively understand which symbol is displayed, such as “Watermelon” symbol in green and “Bell” symbol in yellow, is configured so that it can emit light. The situation may be determined. Furthermore, instead of or in addition to the display notifications exemplified above, notification may be made by voice. In this case, the speaker 50 has the navigation function.

  (K) Although the slot machine 1 having the big bonus game and the regular bonus game has been described, the slot machine 1 may be applied to a slot machine having no regular bonus game, for example. In addition, the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol in the above embodiment may be assigned as a normal big bonus game or a super big bonus game. Furthermore, various added values such as a chance game function that can advance the game while suppressing consumption of medals until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the big bonus game (end of the predetermined number of games, establishment of the predetermined flag, etc.) may be provided.

  (L) The symbols of the reels 11, 12, and 13 are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (M) Although an example in which the spinning machine, particularly the slot machine 1 is embodied as a gaming machine has been shown, it may be embodied in a pachinko machine having a stop operation function such as a stop switch. Further, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment in the case where the gaming machine is applied to a rotating type gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described below. In the second embodiment, description of parts common to the configuration, operation, and effect described in the first embodiment is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, when the super big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game with the maximum value of the number of small role games as 50 games, and when the jack-in game ends three times. While the big bonus game is forcibly terminated halfway, when the normal big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game by setting the maximum number of small role games to 20 games, and the jack-in game. Is configured to forcibly end the big bonus game on the way when it ends three times.

  Instead, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the big bonus game is that the number of net increase has reached a predetermined number. That is, when the big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means is configured to end the big bonus game on condition that the net increase number reaches a predetermined number.

  Here, the net increase is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted during the big bonus game from the number of medals acquired during the big bonus game. When a medal payout based on the formation of a big bonus symbol as a condition for shifting to the big bonus game is performed (15 payouts in this embodiment), the number may be included in the number of acquired medals. It may be excluded from the number of acquired medals.

  In addition, when the net increase number reaches the predetermined number, it means a case where the total number of medals equal to or exceeds the predetermined number, but excluding the case where the predetermined number and the net increase number are the same. It is also possible to say only when the net number exceeds the predetermined number. This is because it is just a matter of setting the number of sheets, and even if either setting is used in practice, only one medal is different.

  In the present embodiment, the difference between the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game as in the first embodiment is not provided, the upper limit value of three jack-in games is not provided, and the number of games is also limited. There is no.

  Here, if the auxiliary display control unit causes the auxiliary display unit 49 to display the remaining number of sheets in the big bonus game or the display of the net increase number, how much more the player will play the game. There is an advantage that you can figure out if you can. The remaining number is a number obtained by subtracting the net increase from the predetermined number, and is an index indicating how many additional medals are obtained when the big bonus game is finished. The net increase is as described above, and this can also be used as an index for ending the big bonus game. Needless to say, the auxiliary display unit 49 may display a suggestion display that gives an image of whether or not the net increase number is approaching a predetermined number even if the specific number display is not used. The display means may be used, and instead of or in addition to this, the speaker 50 may be used for voice notification.

  The predetermined number is preferably an appropriate number of 200 to 450. If the number is less than 200, the number of medals that can be obtained by the conventional regular bonus game (120) will be almost the same as that of the big bonus game. This is because the probability of obtaining a big bonus game is naturally set low and the fun of the game is reduced. It is optimal to set the maximum value of 450 in the above range in order to increase the player's sense of profit and to obtain a big bonus game with a predetermined probability or less.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the predetermined number of medals are increased evenly regardless of the skill of the player, and the fairness of the game can be obtained.

  However, in the present embodiment, since the big bonus game end condition is when the net increase exceeds the predetermined number, a certain technical intervention is possible.

  That is, in the following, an example in which 450 sheets are set as a predetermined number will be described. When the net increase number reaches, for example, 449 sheets during the big bonus game, the end condition of 450 sheets is not reached, so the big bonus game is continued. Is done. If a jack-in game can be obtained in the next small role game, since the jack-in game is regarded as one small role game, a net increase of more than 500 can be obtained. In addition to the jack-in game, if a small role symbol with 15 payouts can be established at the time when 449 cards are increased, the net increase is 460 or more. On the other hand, for a player who does not have a certain skill, technical intervention itself such as approaching the number of 448, 449, etc. is difficult. In many cases, the net increase is a slight increase. Therefore, a player with a certain skill can get a net increase of 460 or more, and in some cases 500 or more, while a player who has not reached a certain skill has a lot of net increase except for chance. It is not possible to obtain the number of games, and it is possible to add interests in the big bonus game by giving a difference in profits due to a certain technical intervention. On the other hand, this level of difference is not only an acceptable range when viewed from the gaming hall, but also a high-skilled player and a low-skilled player can enjoy it. Become.

  When control by the end of the big bonus game based on such a net increase number is performed, instead of always displaying the remaining number (or net increase number) on the auxiliary display unit 49 or the like in order to further add game play, Sorting when displaying or not displaying, displaying until the middle of the big bonus game, displaying from the point when it exceeds a certain number, whether to display according to the predetermined lottery results, It is possible to change the display mode. For example, if it is always displayed, the player can devise a way to increase the net increase by progressing the game while grasping the remaining number from the displayed content, but not displaying it If you do it, you can't know when the big bonus game will end, and the instability can enhance the fun of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the net increase is described. However, the number of game times exceeding a predetermined number based on the number of acquired coins, that is, the number of medals to be paid out during the big bonus game and not including the inserted number. Then, the big bonus game may be completed. In this case, the remaining number displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 is also obtained by subtracting the acquired number from the predetermined number, and the acquired number may be displayed instead of the one that displayed the net increase number.

  In addition, even if there is no restriction on the number of small role games in the big bonus game, the number of jack-in games may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, three times).

[Third Embodiment]
A third embodiment in the case where the gaming machine is applied to a rotating type gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described below. Note that in the third embodiment, description of parts common to the configuration, operation, and effect described in the first embodiment will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly described.

  In the first embodiment, when the super big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game with the maximum value of the number of small role games as 50 games, and when the jack-in game ends three times. While the big bonus game is forcibly terminated halfway, when the normal big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means advances the small role game by setting the maximum number of small role games to 20 games, and the jack-in game. Is configured to forcibly end the big bonus game on the way when it ends three times.

  Instead, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the big bonus game is that the net increase number has reached a predetermined condition that does not exceed the predetermined number. That is, when the big bonus game is acquired, the big bonus control means is configured to end the big bonus game if a predetermined condition before the net increase number exceeds the predetermined number is satisfied.

  Here, the net increase is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted during the big bonus game from the number of medals acquired during the big bonus game. When a medal payout based on the formation of a big bonus symbol as a condition for shifting to the big bonus game is performed (15 payouts in this embodiment), the number may be included in the number of acquired medals. It may be excluded from the number of acquired medals.

  In the present embodiment, the difference between the super big bonus game and the normal big bonus game as in the first embodiment is not provided, the upper limit value of three jack-in games is not provided, and the number of games is also limited. There is no.

  The predetermined number is preferably an appropriate number of 200 to 450. If the number is less than 200, the number of medals that can be obtained by the conventional regular bonus game (120) will be almost the same as that of the big bonus game. This is because the probability of obtaining a big bonus game is naturally set low and the fun of the game is reduced. It is optimal to set the maximum value of 450 in the above range in order to increase the player's sense of profit and to obtain a big bonus game with a predetermined probability or less.

  Therefore, hereinafter, a case where 450 is set as the predetermined number will be described. In this case, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is a condition in which 450 medals have been added or just before that, but in this embodiment, a pure increase of 450 medals is set as the predetermined condition.

  On the other hand, the big bonus control means performs control to forcibly end the big bonus game when the number of medals in the big bonus game reaches 450. That is, for example, even if a small role design that can pay out 15 sheets at the stage where the net increase number is 445 sheets is established, the net increase number is just 450 sheets without paying out only 5 sheets, and for the remaining 10 sheets Disable withdrawal.

  Here, if the auxiliary display control unit causes the auxiliary display unit 49 to display the remaining number of sheets in the big bonus game or the display of the net increase number, how much more the player will play the game. There is an advantage that you can figure out if you can. The remaining number is a number obtained by subtracting the net increase from the predetermined number (450) as the predetermined condition, and is an index indicating how many additional medals are obtained when the big bonus game is finished. The net increase is as described above, and this can also be used as an index for ending the big bonus game. Needless to say, the auxiliary display unit 49 may display a suggestion display that gives an image of whether or not the net increase number is approaching a predetermined number even if the specific number display is not used. The display means may be used, and instead of or in addition to this, the speaker 50 may be used for voice notification.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the predetermined number (450 in this case) of medals will be increased evenly regardless of the skill of the player, and the fairness of the game Is obtained.

  It should be noted that the remaining medal payout is invalidated when the net increase number reaches 450, which is a predetermined number, but this gives the game the impression that the originally obtained medal payout has been intentionally invalidated. There is a possibility of giving it to a person. Therefore, when the predetermined number of 450 sheets is approached, there is no situation where it is invalidated so that only the small number of payout symbols (for example, 2 or 4 payouts due to the establishment of the cherry symbol) is established. It is also possible to prevent it from being almost invalidated.

  On the other hand, when 450 sheets are set as the predetermined number, it is also possible to set the predetermined condition as a time point when the 435 pure increase sheets are exceeded. In this way, when the net increase number is 435 or less, even if 15 sheets which are the maximum payout number for the small role formation are obtained next time, 450 sheets will not be exceeded. In consideration of the insertion of three medals as a premise for the establishment of the next small role, the end condition may be that the net increase in number exceeds 438. Here, since the setting that sets 435 or 438 other than the invalidation as an end condition does not consider the entry into the jack-in game, if this is taken into account, for example, the jack-in game is What is necessary is just to set so that it may be performed only until the time when a pure increase number becomes 330 sheets.

  In the present embodiment, the net increase is described. However, the number of game times exceeding a predetermined number based on the number of acquired coins, that is, the number of medals to be paid out during the big bonus game and not including the inserted number. Then, the big bonus game may be completed. In this case, the remaining number displayed on the auxiliary display unit 49 is also obtained by subtracting the acquired number from the number set as the predetermined condition. If the net increase is displayed, the acquired number is displayed instead. What should I do?

  In addition, even if there is no restriction on the number of small role games in the big bonus game, the number of jack-in games may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, three times).

  Hereinafter, other embodiments related to the second embodiment or the third embodiment will be described.

  (A) In each of these embodiments, there is no limit on the number of small role games in the big bonus game, but a predetermined number of games may be set as an upper limit. It is also possible to set the value of the big bonus game by setting the number of times of the game in a plurality of stages. For example, while setting the number of small role games that are easy to reach or surely reach the upper limit of the net increase (or earned) set as described above as a super big bonus game, set as described above It is possible to make a normal big bonus game a game in which the number of small-combination games that are difficult to reach or cannot reach the net increase (or acquired number) is set. Of course, it may be set to three or more stages instead of such two stages. A specific numerical value of the small role game number may be notified by the display notification means such as the auxiliary display unit 49 or the voice notification means such as the speaker 50, or a notification that suggests it even if it is not specifically shown. For example, it may be an image notification.

  (B) If the number of small role games in the big bonus game is not taken into consideration at all or almost as in the above embodiments, the jack-in game in the big bonus game may be completely eliminated. .

  (C) Even if the net increase number and the acquired number as the end condition of the big bonus game are not always set to a certain upper limit value such as 450, it is set in a plurality of stages such as 200, 300, 450, etc. The selection may be made according to the above conditions (for example, a random lottery result based on the probability). In this way, it is possible to weight the big bonus game while clarifying the obtained number of acquisitions. Also in this case, a specific numerical value may be notified in the display notification means such as the auxiliary display unit 49 or the voice notification means of the speaker 50, or a notification that suggests even if it is not specifically shown, for example, an image It is good also as general information. In particular, with regard to such notifications, a situation in which the big bonus game will end soon, especially a situation in which the big bonus game will end if the maximum number of medals obtained in the next game is reached (for example, the number of acquisitions will end 450 pieces). As a condition, if the maximum number of medals per game is 15 and the number of acquired medals exceeds 435), this can be notified. In other words, if such a situation is referred to as a danger zone, it is possible to provide means for notifying that the end is imminent when entering the danger zone.

  (D) The other embodiments (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l) and (m) described in the first embodiment are also the same. The present invention can be applied to the second embodiment and the third embodiment.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The left view of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the display state of the reel and auxiliary display part at the time of the navigation display effect of a replay symbol. Explanatory drawing explaining the display state of the reel and auxiliary | assistant display part at the time of the off-navigation display effect of a replay symbol. Explanatory drawing explaining the display state of the reel and auxiliary | assistant display part at the time of super big bonus game acquisition. Explanatory drawing explaining the display state of the reel and auxiliary | assistant display part at the time of a normal big bonus game acquisition.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine as a spinning machine as a game machine, 2 ... Machine main body, 3 ... Front panel, 5, 6, 7 ... Display window, 11 ... Left reel which comprises variable display means, 12 ... Variable display means 13 ... Right reel constituting variable display means, 15 ... Left reel motor constituting variable display means, 16 ... Medium reel motor constituting variable display means, and 17 ... Right reel constituting variable display means Reel motors 21, 22, 23... Effective line display section, 25... Start lever as start operation means, 27, 28 and 29. Stop switch as stop operation means, 31 ... Medal slot as input means, 32. 33, 34 ... Credit insertion switch as input means, 36 ... Changeover switch, 38 ... Remaining number display section, 39 ... Acquired number display section, 41 ... Hopper as output means 45, a big notification unit as a display notification unit, 46 ... a regular notification unit as a display notification unit, 47 ... a replay notification unit as a display notification unit, 48 ... a small role notification unit as a display notification unit, 49 ... notification Auxiliary display as means, 51... Control device constituting various control means and storage means, 61... Start detection sensor as start operation detection means, 62, 63, 64... Stop detection sensor as stop operation detection means, 65 ... insertion coin detection sensor as input detection means, 66, 67, 68 ... credit insertion detection sensor as input detection means, 69 ... switching detection sensor, 71, 72, 73 ... reel position detection sensor as reel position detection means, 74: Hopper detection sensor as output detection means, 85: Display control device as display control means.

Claims (2)

A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role using the operation of the start operation means as one of the conditions;
A driving means provided for each of the rotating bodies, and rotating each of the rotating bodies;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. In this case, drive control means for driving and controlling each of the drive means so that the pattern or the combination of the pattern corresponding to the combination can be stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit
A payout means for paying out game media when each of the circuit bodies stops at the effective position with a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns;
First special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a first special gaming state advantageous to the player when each of the circuit bodies stops at the effective position with a predetermined first specific picture combination;
Second special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a second special gaming state advantageous to the player when each of the circuit bodies stops at the effective position with a predetermined combination of second specific pictures;
The first special game state that ends the first special game state when each of the circuit bodies has stopped at the effective position for a predetermined number of times in a predetermined combination of the third specific pictures during the first special game state. Game state ending means;
The number of game media paid out by the payout means during the second special game state is larger than the number of game media paid out by the payout means when a predetermined picture or a combination of predetermined pictures stops at the effective position. A second special gaming state ending means for ending the second special gaming state when a predetermined upper limit is reached as a number;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The first special gaming state ending means is configured to stop the combination of the third specific picture from reaching the specified number of times when the number of stops of each of the circulating bodies reaches a predetermined number greater than the specified number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first special gaming state is terminated.

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