JP2009056198A - Game machine, program and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with an interface environment improved therein in order to easily set a performance state, and to provide a program and an information storage medium. <P>SOLUTION: When a start switch is operated in a setting change permission state, a set value stored in a set value storage means is compared with a set value stored in a setting change work area. When the set values are the same, a performance state flag is reset to be a normal performance state, and also a game time count value is reset to be an initial value on occasion to reset the setting state of the performance state flag to be the normal performance state. Consequently, not only the set value is changed but also the performance state is managed in the setting change work. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it has a function of paying out medals when a winning combination is won.

  By the way, in many gaming machines, with regard to a lottery table for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made, a different lottery table is associated with each of a plurality of setting values and stored in a memory. These lottery tables have different winning probabilities, and it is common that the set value is higher as a lottery table having a higher winning probability is set ( Patent Document 1).

In addition, in a conventional gaming machine, a plurality of types of production setting states (hereinafter referred to as production states) are prepared so as to excite the game, and a specific production is executed according to the production state. Is common. And in many gaming machines, when performing the operation to change the set value described above, whether the production state is unconditionally reset to the initial state or whether the production state is maintained unconditionally in advance (See Patent Document 2).
JP 2007-75484 A JP 2004-337272 A

  However, in the gaming machine that resets the production state to the initial state when performing the operation of changing the setting value, there is a disadvantage that the production state cannot be maintained while changing the setting value, and further, the setting value is maintained. In order to reset the production state to the initial state, a dedicated operation for resetting the production state has been required. Also, in a gaming machine that maintains the effect state when the set value is changed, a dedicated operation is required to reset the effect state to the initial state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium having an improved interface environment so that the production state can be easily set. .

  (1) The present invention relates to a lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made by comparing a random value acquired for each game with a lottery table corresponding to a set value stored in a set value storage means. The effect state flag setting means for performing the process of setting the effect state flag indicating which of the plurality of effect states is the current effect state, and the effect according to the setting state of the effect state flag to the effect device Based on the establishment of the execution execution control means for performing the control to be executed and the setting confirmation condition in the setting change permission state that shifts with the establishment of the setting change permission condition, any one of a plurality of types of setting values is stored in the setting value storage means. And a setting change means for determining and storing the effect state flag setting means stored in the set value storage means when the setting change permission condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that resets the effect state flag to a predetermined setting state based on a comparison result between the set value and a setting value determined at the time when the setting determination condition is satisfied satisfying a reset condition It is.

  According to the present invention, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit when the setting change permission condition is satisfied, the setting value determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied, and the comparison result satisfy the reset condition. Since the production state flag is reset to the predetermined setting state based on the above, a dedicated operation for resetting the production state can be omitted. That is, according to the present invention, the effect state can be reset by changing the set value in consideration of the relationship with the set value already stored in the set value storage means. The game machine can be started in the state. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the setting of the production state and improve the interface environment of the gaming machine.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect state flag setting means is confirmed when the setting change permission condition is satisfied and the setting value stored in the setting value storage means and when the setting confirmation condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the set value is the same, it may be determined that the reset condition is satisfied, and the effect state flag may be reset to a predetermined set state.

  In this way, it is possible to easily reset the effect state simply by resetting the same set value as the set value already stored in the set value storage means.

  (3) The gaming machine of the present invention further includes a game number counting unit that counts the number of games under a predetermined condition, and the effect state flag setting unit is configured based on the fact that the game number has reached the predetermined number. The setting state of the effect state flag may be changed, and the game number counting means may reset the count information of the game number when the effect state flag is reset to a predetermined setting state.

  In this way, since the count information of the number of games related to the opportunity to change the setting state of the effect state flag can be reset together with the effect state flag, a dedicated operation for resetting the count information of the number of games is performed. It can be omitted, and the interface environment of the gaming machine can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect state flag setting means sets the effect state flag to a special setting state different from the predetermined setting state based on the fact that the number of games has reached a predetermined number. The effect execution control means may determine whether the setting state of the effect state flag is the special setting state, and perform execution control of the special effect according to the determination result.

  In this aspect, for example, whether or not the special effect is executed is controlled, or the execution frequency of the special effect is controlled depending on whether or not the setting state of the effect state flag is the special setting state. For this reason, according to this aspect, the count information of the number of games can be set as a matter of interest of the player, and the player's interest in the gaming machine can be promoted.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the lottery means determines whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a specific combination are determined by the internal lottery, and the effect execution control unit determines the winning of the specific combination. The effect to be notified may be executed by the effect device as the special effect.

  In this way, it is possible to set a gaming section in which the setting state of the effect state flag is a special setting state as a gaming section advantageous to the player, and to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

  (6) The present invention relates to a lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made by comparing a random value acquired for each game with a lottery table corresponding to a set value stored in a set value storage means. The effect state flag setting means for performing the process of setting the effect state flag indicating which of the plurality of effect states is the current effect state, and the effect according to the setting state of the effect state flag to the effect device Based on the establishment of the execution execution control means for performing the control to be executed and the setting confirmation condition in the setting change permission state that shifts with the establishment of the setting change permission condition, any one of a plurality of types of setting values is stored in the setting value storage means. Is a program for causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as setting change means for confirming and storing the information, wherein the effect state flag setting means is set when the setting change permission condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the comparison result between the setting value stored in the setting value storage means and the setting value determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied satisfies the reset condition, the effect state flag is set to a predetermined value. The present invention relates to a program for performing processing for resetting to the set state.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (5) can be adopted as appropriate, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (5). May be.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration (excluding the reel unit and the control board) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. In addition, a power supply unit is built in a lower portion of the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX, and a power supply unit EU including various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change switch SS, a reset switch RS, and a medal payout device. As a hopper unit HP. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT for storing medals for use in a game, a payout motor (not shown) including a step motor, and a rotary disk (not shown) pivotally supported by the payout motor. Is rotated by a payout motor so that medals can be paid out in units of one. The hopper unit HP is configured such that when the amount of medals stored in the medal storage tank MT reaches a certain level, surplus medals are sent out to the surplus medal storage tank BT. In addition, a control board (not shown) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine by mounting a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like, for example, in the upper part of the reel unit in the storage box BX of the gaming machine of this embodiment. Is contained.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that enables observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped on the valid winning determination line among the five winning determination lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the winning determination line is determined in advance. In the case of the symbol combination corresponding to, medals are paid out from the hopper unit HP as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and five prizes are awarded based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. All of the determination lines L1 to L5 are validated.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker SP, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As operation means, a bet button B0 (insertion operation means) for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Start lever SL (rotation start operation means) for performing the operation, and stop buttons B1 to B3 (for performing an operation that triggers the stop of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotated by the step motor ( Stop operation means) and the like.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Ready to be set. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the step motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 (control board). The game control means 100 receives various input signals from the input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch SS, and the reset switch RS, and executes various games. And the operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit HP, the display device 330, and the acoustic device 340 is performed based on the calculation result. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes a setting change means 105, an insertion acceptance means 107, a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a game state transition control. Means 170, production control means 180, and storage means 190 are included.

  The setting change unit 105 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A. In the present embodiment, the power switch ES is operated in a state in which the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder constituting the setting change switch SS and the setting key is rotated clockwise (or counterclockwise), whereby the power supply unit EU operates. The setting change means 105 controls the gaming machine to the setting change permission state, assuming that power is supplied as a setting change permission condition. When the reset switch RS operates in the setting change permission state, the setting change unit 105 sets the setting 1 → in the setting change work area 197B secured in the empty area of the storage unit 190 every time an input signal from the reset switch RS is received. Setting values are cyclically changed in the order of setting 2 →... Setting 6 → setting 1 →. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permission state is set as a setting confirmation condition, and the setting value is confirmed based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by pressing the start lever SL. Thus, the determined set value is stored in the set value storage means 197A.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the setting change unit 105 includes the set value comparison unit 106, and the set value comparison unit 106 and the set value stored in the set value storage unit 197A when the setting change permission condition is satisfied. Then, a process of comparing the setting value temporarily stored in the setting change work area 197B determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied is performed. The comparison result of the set value is temporarily stored in a storage area (comparison result storage area) (not shown) of the storage unit 190.

  The insertion accepting means 107 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions, the first reels R1 to R1 for the start lever SL (rotation start operating means). A process for permitting the rotation start operation of the third reel R3 is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 107 receives the inserted medals up to the specified number of insertions. Set to the input state. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting unit 107 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing a start lever SL (rotation start operation means). Table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states: a normal state, a big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state), and a big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state) The storage means 190 stores a lottery table for internal lottery in each gaming state. In the lottery table for each gaming state, replay (a role in which medals are automatically inserted in the next game with winning) for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), Small role (combination for which medals are paid out when winning a prize: plum, bell, cherry, special small role) and big bonus (a role that triggers the transition to the big bonus state: first big bonus BB1, second big bonus BB2) Any of the various roles such as, or loss is associated.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 191 has six stages of setting values (settings 1 to 1) for the lottery tables used in the respective game states of the normal state, the big bonus establishment state, and the big bonus state. Setting 6: setting 6> setting 5>...> Setting 1 indicates that the setting value is high). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, six types of lottery tables for the normal state, lottery tables for the big bonus establishment state, and lottery tables for the big bonus state are prepared. In the lottery table selection process, a process of selecting a lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state is performed based on the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number is set so that the winning probability of at least one type of combination differs according to the set value. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the lottery table for the normal state, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the big bonus (BB1, BB2), the winning probability of the plum, and the set value The correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number is set so that the winning probability of the special combination (special combination 1 and special combination 2) decreases as the value increases. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the lottery table for the big bonus establishment state, big bonuses (BB1, BB2) are excluded from the internal lottery objects, and the higher the set value, the more the winning of the plum As the probability increases and the set value increases, the correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of the special combination (special combination 1 and special combination 2) decreases. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the lottery table for the big bonus state, big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets. The correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of the special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2) decreases as the set value increases.

  In the random number determination processing, a random number value (random number for lottery) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game based on a start signal input in accordance with the operation of the start switch 230, and lottery of the storage unit 190 is performed on the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the lottery table stored in the table storage unit 191.

  In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state). , ON state). The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry over the internal winning state for the next and subsequent games until winning, and non-internal without carrying the internal winning state for the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB1, BB2), and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag.

  The reel control means 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a step motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when a player presses a start lever SL (rotation start operation means). In addition to performing drive control, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the step motor, according to the flag setting state (whether or not the winning combination).

  The reel control means 130 is in a state where the pressing operation (stop operation) for the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) is validated (the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has reached a predetermined speed). ), When the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 to operate the stop switch 240, the drive pulse (motor drive signal) of the reel unit 310 to the step motor is based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. By stopping the supply, control is performed to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position.

  Here, in the stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected), Correspondence with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. In the present embodiment, a stop control table is provided for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for each set state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, the setting state of the lottery flag set in accordance with the result of the internal lottery is the same, and the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (operation mode: for example, pressing timing and pressing order) is the same. If they are the same, the same stop position is designated for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel control means 130, when the combination of the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the lottery means 120 is the same, the first reels R1 to R1 in the same stop mode. Control is performed to stop the three reels R3.

  In the stop control table, when the flags associated with two or more types of different combinations are set to the internal winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 is determined according to the priority order determined for each combination. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> big bonus (BB1, BB2)> small role (plum, bell, cherry, special small role)”, and the reel control means 130 has two types. When the lottery flags related to the above combinations are set to the internal winning state, in accordance with the priority set for each combination, a combination with a higher priority is given priority over the symbols constituting the combination with a lower priority. Control is performed to stop the reel so that the symbols to be configured are displayed on the winning determination line.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the internal winning state stops on the winning determination line (so that the winning combination can be won). is there. On the other hand, the kicking process is to stop the reels so that the symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the winning determination line (so that the winning combination cannot be won) This is a control process to be performed. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the reels that have already stopped (or winning a prize) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the types of symbols stopped on the determination lines L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the internal winning state in a winning form, while the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state is for winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop in the form.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required for each reel R1 to R3 to stop after the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed is determined. The upper limit is set to 5 frames (0 frame to 4 frames), and the reel control means 130 is an opportunity to stop the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pull-in process and kick process regarding the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead can be drawn from a frame located in the display window DW when the operation is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to the symbol arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbols “RP” and the plum symbols “RP” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. "PM" etc., the symbols are arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames, and the replay symbol "RP" and the plum symbol "PM" are displayed regardless of the pressing timing and pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It can be drawn on the winning decision line.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to the symbol arrangement on the first reel R1 shown in FIG. 5, the bonus symbol 1 “red 7” and the bonus symbol 2 “white 7” are separated from each other by 5 frames or more. It is arranged. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the special small role 1 (an example of a specific small role) is won and the stop button B1 is pressed with the aim of the bonus symbol 2 “white 7” with respect to the first reel R1. In a game in which the special small role 1 cannot be won and the special small role 2 (an example of a specific small role) is won, the stop button B1 is aimed at the bonus symbol 1 “red 7” with respect to the first reel R1. When pressed, the special small role 2 cannot be won. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the special small combination is won in the internal lottery, the reel control means 130 includes the symbols constituting the selected special small combination (special small combination 1: bonus symbol 1, special small combination 2). : The special symbol won only when the stop button B1 is pressed at a timing (specific operation mode) that allows the bonus symbol 2) to be drawn to the stop position on the winning determination line within 4 frames. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 so that a small role can be won.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the winning determination line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the bonus symbol 1 “red 7”, the bonus symbol 2 “white 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, A plum symbol “PM”, a bell symbol “BL”, a cherry symbol “CH”, a replay symbol “RP”, and a dummy symbol “DM” are arranged. Then, depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line when each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 6, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), replay, bell, plum In addition, a winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there is a winning of cherry, and special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2). In addition, “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 6 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a winning process, for example, when a small role (bell, plum, cherry, special small role) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process is performed. The replay process is performed by the means 160, and when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, the game state transition control process for shifting the game state by the game state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is set based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the set number of medals is set as a hopper unit HP (payout device). The control to instruct is performed. When a plurality of small combinations wins in one game, the total payout of each winning small combination is set as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  The hopper unit HP performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit HP is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit HP based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit HP, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. In addition, when a replay or a big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won as a result of the game, no payout is set as shown in FIG. 5, so no medal is paid out from the hopper unit HP. Thus, a process (0 process) is performed in which 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation (press operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited with the same winning determination line as that of the previous game being validated.

  Based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the gaming state transition control means 170 plays a game between the normal state, the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state), and the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state). A game state transition control process for transitioning the state is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The BB1 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning mode of the BB 1 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 1 established state that shifts by winning BB 1 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. Further, in the BB1 state, the control for terminating the BB1 state is performed when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less) is paid out by the bonus game.

  The BB2 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of BB 2 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 2 established state that shifts by winning BB 2 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. Further, in the BB2 state, control is performed to end the BB2 state when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less) is paid out by the bonus game.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (C), in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state), the lottery with a higher winning probability of the small role than the normal state An internal lottery using a table is performed. That is, in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state), it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than the normal state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data selected by referring to the effect table stored in the effect table storage unit 195, and the sound device 340. Control regarding the sound effect performed using (an example of the effect device) is performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 includes an effect state flag setting means 181, an effect execution control means 182, and a game number counting means 183.

  The effect state flag setting unit 181 performs a process of setting an effect state flag indicating which of the plurality of types of effect states is the current effect state. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the setting state of the effect state flag, the normal effect state, the big bonus winning effect state (BB winning effect state), the big bonus effect state (BB effect state), and the assist time state (AT state: Special setting state) can be set, and the production state flag setting information is stored in the production state flag storage means 196. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect tables constructed from effect data for executing effects according to the effect state are stored in the effect table storage means 195.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the rendering state flag setting means 181 sets the rendering state flag to either the normal rendering state or the AT state, and the gaming state is established as BB1. When the state or BB2 is established, the effect state flag is set to the BB winning effect state, and when the game state is the BB1 state or the BB2 state, the effect state flag is set to the BB effect state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect state flag setting unit 181 sets the effect state flag to the normal effect state (predetermined based on the fact that the set value comparison result by the set value comparison unit 106 satisfies the reset condition. Reset to (setting state). Specifically, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A when the setting change permission condition is satisfied, and the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied Based on the fact that they are the same, the production state flag setting means 181 determines that the reset condition is satisfied, and resets the production state flag to the normal production state.

  The effect execution control means 182 refers to the effect table corresponding to the setting state of the effect state flag stored in the effect state flag storage means 196 and controls the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the effect. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the contents or outputting sound from the speaker SP, execution control of effects for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed.

  Further, the production execution control means 182 performs execution control of a special production that assists the winning of the special small role under a predetermined condition in the game in which the special small role (specific role) is won by the internal lottery. Specifically, the production execution control means 182 determines whether or not the production state flag is set to the AT state, and is won by internal lottery on the condition that the production state flag is set to the AT state. Control is performed to display on the liquid crystal display LCD an effect image informing the type of the special small role. For example, in a game in which the special small role 1 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 7A, the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 1 is notified to the player. In the game in which the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD and the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 7B, the symbol combination “white 7 · PM · An effect image for informing the player of “PM” is displayed. As a special effect, a lamp or LED corresponding to the type of the selected special small role may be turned on, or a sound corresponding to the type of the selected special small role may be output from the speaker SP.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a special small role is won in a game in which the setting state flag is set to the AT state, a special effect that informs the player of the type of the special small role that has been won. By performing the above, it is easier to acquire medals when the setting state of the effect state flag is the AT state than when the setting state of the effect state flag is the normal effect state. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a game section in which the setting state of the effect state flag is the AT state can be set as a game section that is advantageous to the player.

  The game number counting means 183 counts the number of games under a predetermined condition. Specifically, the number-of-games counting unit 183 refers to the effect state flag stored in the effect state flag storage unit 196, and the condition that the effect state flag is set to the normal effect state is set for each game. When the start lever SL is pressed, the game count value (game count information) stored in the game count storage means 198 is decremented.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect state flag setting means 181 is based on the fact that the game count value stored in the game count storage means 198 has reached a predetermined value (a value corresponding to the predetermined count). Then, the setting state of the production state flag is changed to the AT state. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the setting state of the effect state flag is the normal effect state, the setting state of the effect state flag is changed to the AT state by digesting a predetermined number of games. As a result, it is possible to expect an effect of preventing the player's gaming motivation from diminishing due to a game for which a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) is not won for a long period of time, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game number counting means 183 resets the game number count value to the initial value when the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. That is, the game number counting unit 183 resets the game number count value to the initial value based on the fact that the comparison result of the set value by the set value comparison unit 106 satisfies the reset condition.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit HP, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually perform their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  First, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the effect state flag is configured by 8-bit data, and the current effect state can be determined by the state of each bit. When the effect state is the normal effect state, bit 0 is set to “1”, and when the effect state is the BB winning effect state, bit 1 is set to “1” and the effect state is BB effect. When the state is the state, bit 2 is set to “1”, and when the performance state is the AT state, bit 3 is set to “1”. Each bit of the performance status flag is controlled so as not to be set to “1” repeatedly.

  And in this Embodiment, as shown to FIG. 8 (B), control which changes the setting state of an effect state flag is performed.

  First, when the gaming machine is activated for the first time, bit 0 is set to “1”, and the setting state of the effect state flag becomes the normal effect state. At this time, a game count value indicating the number of times that the game in the normal performance state continues is set to an initial value (for example, 999), and the game count value is incremented by a certain value (for example, 1 Decrement will be updated.

  When a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) is won in the internal lottery in the game, bit 0 is cleared to “0” and bit 1 is set to “1” as shown by A1 in FIG. 8B. Thus, the setting state of the effect state flag becomes the BB winning effect state. In the BB winning effect state, an effect suggesting winning of a big bonus, an effect of notifying the type of big bonus won in the internal lottery, and the like are performed.

  Next, when the big bonus (BB1 or BB2) won in the internal lottery wins, as shown by A2 in FIG. 8B, bit 1 is cleared to “0” and bit 2 is set to “1”. By setting, the setting state of the effect state flag becomes the BB effect state. In the BB effect state, in order to excite the bonus game, an effect image that can only be seen in the big bonus state (BB1 state or BB2 state) is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or a BGM that can only be heard in the big bonus state is displayed on the speaker. An effect of outputting from the SP is performed.

  When a predetermined end condition in the big bonus state (BB1 state or BB2 state) is satisfied and the big bonus state ends, bit 2 is cleared to “0” as shown at A2 in FIG. 8B. At the same time, when the bit 0 is set to “1”, the setting state of the effect state flag returns to the normal effect state. In the present embodiment, the game count value is reset to an initial value (for example, 999) when the setting state of the effect state flag is changed to the normal effect state.

  On the other hand, in a game in which the setting state of the effect state flag is the normal effect state, when the game count value updated by decrement for each game reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), it is shown as A4 in FIG. Thus, when bit 0 is cleared to “0” and bit 3 is set to “1”, the setting state of the effect state flag becomes the AT state. If a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) is won in the internal lottery in a game in which the performance state flag is set to the AT state, bit 3 is cleared to “0” as indicated by A5 in FIG. 8B. In addition, when bit 1 is set to “1”, the setting state of the effect state flag becomes the BB winning effect state.

  And in this embodiment, a method of controlling so as to be able to select whether or not to initialize the setting state of the production state flag in accordance with the change mode of the setting value that determines the winning probability of the combination in the internal lottery is adopted. Yes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the power switch ES is activated after the setting change switch SS is turned on in a power-off state where power is not supplied to the gaming machine, the gaming machine When activated, it is set to a setting change permission state. Here, it is assumed that the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A is “setting 3”.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the setting change permission state is set, the setting change work area 197B is secured in the free area of the storage unit 190, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A is copied. . Then, every time the reset switch RS is operated in the setting change permission state, the setting values stored in the setting change work area 197B are in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 →... → setting 6 → setting 1 →. It fluctuates cyclically. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B is changed from “setting 3” to “setting 5” by the reset switch RS being operated twice. When the start switch 230 is actuated by pressing the start lever SL in the setting change permission state, the set value is fixed to “setting 5” and stored in the setting change work area 197B when the start switch 230 is activated. The set value is overwritten in the set value storage means 197A.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the start lever SL is pressed in the setting change permission state, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A and the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B are obtained. In comparison, when the set values are the same, a method of resetting the effect state flag to the normal effect state is adopted. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 9A, it is determined that the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A is not the same as the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B, and the rendering state The flag setting state is maintained.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the setting change permission state, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A and the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B remain the same. When lever SL is pressed and start switch 230 is actuated, in this embodiment, the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. That is, by clearing all bits of the 8-bit data shown in FIG. 8A to “0” and then setting bit 0 to “1”, the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. .

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a technique is adopted in which the game number count value stored in the game number storage means 198 is reset to the initial value when the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. . Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9A, the game count value is maintained, whereas in the example shown in FIG. 9B, the game count value is reset to an initial value (for example, 999). Is done. In the control method of the present embodiment, when the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state, the game state count value is reset to the initial value, so as shown in FIG. Even when the setting state of the effect state flag is the normal effect state before the flag setting state is reset to the normal effect state, the game count value is reset to the initial value.

  According to the method of the present embodiment described above, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A at the time when the setting change permission condition is satisfied and the setting change work area 197B determined at the time when the setting determination condition is satisfied. In order to reset the setting state of the production state flag to the normal production state based on the fact that the reset condition that the comparison result is the same as the setting value stored in is initialized, the production state flag setting state is initialized. This makes it possible to omit a dedicated operation. That is, according to the method of the present embodiment, the setting state of the effect state flag is initialized by changing the setting value in consideration of the relationship with the setting value already stored in the setting value storage unit 197A. Therefore, the operation of the gaming machine can be started in various production states. For example, if the setting value changing operation is not performed, the setting value and the setting state of the production state flag can be maintained. Further, for example, when the setting value is changed in the setting value changing operation, it is possible to change only the setting value while maintaining the setting state of the effect state flag. For example, if the same setting value is set without changing the setting value in the setting change operation, the setting state of the effect state flag can be initialized while the setting value is maintained. In addition, for example, if the setting value is changed in the setting change work and then the game machine is started again to set the same setting value so that the power is turned off and the setting change permission state is set, the setting value is set. It is possible to initialize the setting state of the production state flag while changing. As described above, according to the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether or not to initialize the setting state of the production state flag in the setting change work, so that the management of the production state is simplified and the interface environment of the gaming machine is improved. can do.

  In addition, according to the control method of the present embodiment, when the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state, the game number count value related to the setting state of the AT state is reset to the initial value. A dedicated operation for resetting the game count value to the initial value can be omitted, and the interface environment of the gaming machine can be further improved.

  Next, an example of processing executed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10A shows the process executed by the setting change unit 105, and FIG. 10B shows the process executed by the effect control unit 180.

  First, the setting change means 105 determines whether or not the gaming machine is activated in a setting change permission state (step S100). If the gaming machine is in a setting change permission state (Y in step S100), the reset switch RS Is activated (Y in step S101), the set value stored in the setting change work area 197B is shifted by one step (step S102). In the present embodiment, the set value stored in the setting change work area 197B is cyclically shifted one step at a time each time the reset switch RS is operated until the start switch 230 is operated.

  When the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S103), the set value comparison unit 106 compares the set value stored in the set value storage unit 197A with the set value stored in the setting change work area 197B. Then, the comparison result is temporarily stored in the storage unit 190 (step S104).

  Finally, the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B is stored in the setting value storage unit 197A, thereby updating the setting value and terminating the setting change permission state. (Step 105).

  On the other hand, in the effect control means 180, when the gaming machine is set in the setting change permission state (Y in step S200), the setting value executed in step S104 temporarily stored in the storage means 190 is displayed. A comparison result is acquired (step S201), and it is checked whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A is the same as the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B (step S202). .

  If the set values are the same (Y in step S202), the production state flag setting unit 181 resets the production state flag setting state to the normal production state (step S203), and the number-of-games counting unit. 183 resets the game count value to the initial value (step S204). On the other hand, if the set values are different (N in step S202), the process of step S203 and step S204 is bypassed, and the series of processes is terminated while maintaining the set state of the effect state flag and the game count value. To do.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 197A when the setting change permission condition is satisfied, and the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied The case where the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state based on the fact that they are the same has been described as an example, but when the set value is changed, the set value is stored when the setting change permission condition is satisfied. An effect state flag with a reset condition that the setting value stored in the means 197A and the setting value stored in the setting change work area 197B determined at the time when the setting determination condition is satisfied are separated by a predetermined level or more. The setting state may be reset to the normal performance state. For example, assuming that the setting value before and after the change is two steps away from the reset condition, when the setting value is changed from “setting 3” to “setting 4”, the setting state of the effect state flag is maintained. However, when the setting value is changed from “setting 3” to “setting 5”, the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. Note that the reset condition is not limited to the above example, and can be arbitrarily determined, for example, the reset condition is that the set values before and after the change are three steps apart.

  In the above embodiment, the setting change work area 197B is secured in the free area of the storage unit 190 in the setting change permission state, and the setting value of the setting value storage unit 197A is rewritten as the star and the switch 230 are operated. Although the case of changing the value has been described as an example, two or more set value storage units may be provided in a fixed manner in advance.

  For example, in the configuration shown in FIG. 11, first setting value storage means 197C and second setting value storage means 197D are provided as means for storing setting values. In this example, each time the gaming machine is activated in the setting change permission state, the first set value storage unit 197C and the second set value storage unit 197D are alternately enabled as rewrite targets of the set value. Thus, the set value can be changed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. In the configuration shown in FIG. 11, the effect control means 180 includes a set value comparison means 184, which is stored in the first set value storage means 197C when the setting confirmation condition is satisfied. And a setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D. The comparison result of the set value is temporarily stored in a storage area (comparison result storage area) (not shown) of the storage unit 190.

  Subsequently, the control method in the present modification will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the power switch ES is activated after the setting change switch SS is turned on in a power-off state where power is not supplied to the gaming machine, the gaming machine is activated. At the same time, the setting change permission state is set. Here, it is assumed that the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C is “setting 2” and the setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D is “setting 3”. Before the power is turned off, the second set value storage unit 197D is validated among the first set value storage unit 197C and the second set value storage unit 197D, and in the internal lottery in the game, the second set value storage unit 197D. It is assumed that the lottery table corresponding to the set value stored in is referred to.

  In the gaming machine of this example, when the setting change permission state is set, the first set value storage unit 197C is validated, the second set value storage unit 197D is invalidated, and the second set value storage unit 197D. Is copied to the first set value storage means 197C. Then, every time the reset switch RS is operated in the setting change permission state, the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C fluctuates cyclically. In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C is changed from “setting 3” to “setting 5” by the reset switch RS being operated twice. When the start switch SL is actuated by depressing the start lever SL in the setting change permission state, the set value is fixed to “setting 5”.

  Here, in this example, when the start lever SL is pressed in the setting change permission state, the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C and the setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D. If the set values are the same, the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined that the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C and the setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D are not the same. Thus, the setting state of the production state flag is maintained.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the setting change permission state, the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C and the setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D are When the start lever SL is pushed down and the start switch 230 is actuated while maintaining the same state, the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state.

  Also in this example, as in the case of the above embodiment, when the setting state of the effect state flag is reset to the normal effect state, the game number count value stored in the game number storage means 198 is set to the initial value. Reset. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 12A, the game count value is maintained, whereas in the example shown in FIG. 12B, the game count value is reset to an initial value (for example, 999). Is done. Note that, as shown in FIG. 12C, even when the setting state of the production state flag is the normal production state before the setting state of the production state flag is reset to the normal production state, the number-of-games count value is the initial value. Reset to value.

  Next, an example of processing in the modification shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A shows the process executed by the setting change unit 105, and FIG. 13B shows the process executed by the effect control unit 180.

  First, the setting change means 105 determines whether or not the gaming machine is activated in a setting change permission state (step S110). If the gaming machine is in a setting change permission state (Y in step S110), the reset switch RS Is activated (Y in step S111), the set value stored in the effective set value storage means of the first set value storage means 197C and the second set value storage means 197D is shifted by one step (step S112). Then, every time the reset switch RS is actuated until the start switch 230 is actuated, the set value stored in the valid set value storage means is cyclically shifted step by step. When the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S113), the setting change permission state is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the effect control means 180, when the gaming machine is set in the setting change permission state (Y in step S210), the set value comparison means 184 is stored in the first set value storage means 197C. And the setting value stored in the second setting value storage unit 197D (step S211), the setting value stored in the first setting value storage unit 197C, and the second setting value storage unit 197D Are compared with the set values stored in the table to check whether each set value is the same (steps S212 and S213).

  If the set values are the same (Y in step S213), the production state flag setting unit 181 resets the production state flag setting state to the normal production state (step S214), and the number-of-games counting unit. 183 resets the game count value to the initial value (step S215). On the other hand, if the set values are different (N in step S213), the process of step S214 and step S215 is bypassed, and the series of processes is terminated while maintaining the set state of the effect state flag and the game count value. To do.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure inside the housing | casing of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning probability of the combination for every gaming state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a display example of the effect image in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block which concerns on the modification of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the control method of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in the modification of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display section,
LCD liquid crystal display, SP speaker,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet,
MP medal tray, HP hopper unit,
MT medal storage tank, BT surplus medal storage tank,
PS reel unit storage space, EU power unit, ES power switch,
SS setting change switch, RS reset switch,
100 game control means, 105 setting change means, 106 set value comparison means,
107 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means, 120 lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 effect control means, 181 effect state flag setting means, 182 effect execution control means,
183 game number counting means, 184 set value comparison means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect table storage means, 196 effect state flag storage means,
197A set value storage means, 197B setting change work area,
197C first set value storage means, 197D second set value storage means,
198 Game frequency storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (7)

A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made by comparing a random value acquired for each game with a lottery table corresponding to a set value stored in a set value storage means;
Effect state flag setting means for performing a process of setting an effect state flag indicating which of the plurality of types of effect states is the current effect state;
Effect execution control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to the setting state of the effect state flag;
A setting change means for confirming and storing any of a plurality of types of setting values in the setting value storage means based on the establishment of the setting confirmation condition in the setting change permission state that shifts when the setting change permission condition is established; A gaming machine with which
The production state flag setting means is
Based on the comparison result between the setting value stored in the setting value storage means at the time when the setting change permission condition is satisfied and the setting value determined at the time when the setting determination condition is satisfied satisfies the reset condition A game machine, wherein the production state flag is reset to a predetermined setting state. In claim 1,
The production state flag setting means is
Based on the fact that the setting value stored in the setting value storage means when the setting change permission condition is satisfied and the setting value determined when the setting determination condition is satisfied are the same, the reset condition is A game machine, wherein it is determined that the performance state is satisfied and the performance state flag is reset to a predetermined setting state. In claim 1 or 2,
A game number counting means for counting the number of games under a predetermined condition;
The production state flag setting means is
Based on the fact that the number of games has reached a predetermined number, change the setting state of the effect state flag,
The game number counting means,
A gaming machine, characterized in that the count information of the number of games is reset when the effect state flag is reset to a predetermined setting state. In claim 3,
The production state flag setting means is
Based on the fact that the number of games has reached a predetermined number, the effect state flag is changed to a special setting state different from the predetermined setting state,
The production execution control means is
A game machine that determines whether or not the setting state of the effect state flag is the special setting state, and performs execution control of the special effect according to the determination result. In claim 4,
The lottery means
The internal lottery determines whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a specific role are to be made,
The production execution control means is
A game machine that causes the effect device to execute an effect of notifying the winning of the specific role as the special effect. A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made by comparing a random value acquired for each game with a lottery table corresponding to a set value stored in a set value storage means;
Effect state flag setting means for performing a process of setting an effect state flag indicating which of the plurality of types of effect states is the current effect state;
Effect execution control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute an effect corresponding to the setting state of the effect state flag;
A game as a setting change means for confirming and storing any one of a plurality of types of setting values in the setting value storage means based on the establishment of the setting confirmation condition in the setting change permission state that shifts when the setting change permission condition is established A program that causes a computer to function,
The production state flag setting means is
Based on the comparison result between the setting value stored in the setting value storage means at the time when the setting change permission condition is satisfied and the setting value determined at the time when the setting determination condition is satisfied satisfies the reset condition And resetting the effect state flag to a predetermined set state.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to claim 6 is stored.