JP2009153767A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing an operation as intended by a player who executes a special performance game, and allowing a player to select which operation the player executes. <P>SOLUTION: When a prescribed operation determination means 104j determines that a player executes a predetermined prescribed operation after a second number-of-operation determination means 104h determines that a count value of an operation counter 104c is the prescribed number of times or more, a number-of-operation change means 104k changes the count value of the operation counter 104c into a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the norm number of times. Therefor, when the player executes the prescribed operation before starting a special performance, the player dispenses with repetitive pressing so as to eliminate useless operations. When the player executes no prescribed operation, the count value of the operation counter 104c is added by the repetitive pressing and a first number-of-operation determination means 104e determines whether the count value is a norm number of times or more, so that the player can execute "a repetitive pressing game" by the operation just like the conventional one. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine configured to execute a special effect game for determining whether or not to execute a special effect.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as so-called pachinko machines and slot machines, a lottery means draws a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of preset winning combinations at a predetermined timing. Based on the lottery result, the symbols displayed on the LCD panel of the pachinko are determined, or the reel stop control of the slot machine is controlled. By the way, the above-mentioned gaming machines are known to be able to execute special effects based on the lottery results in order to notify the players of the lottery results by the lottery means in order to enhance the interest of the player. Yes. Some gaming machines configured in this way determine whether or not to execute a special effect, for example, by a special effect game played by the player himself. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if a condition that the display of the LCD panel unit is a reach display is established as a predetermined execution condition, for example, a continuous hit game using a game (chance) button is executed. It is configured.

  That is, when the display of the LCD panel unit becomes a reach display, a display for notifying the LCD panel unit of the start of the continuous hitting game is performed under the control of the symbol control device. This display notifies the player of the start of the operation valid period of the game button, and the operation effective period starts from here. When the player operates the game button repeatedly in response to the start notification of the continuous hit game, the symbol control device controls the display of characters and symbols on the LCD panel unit in accordance with the consecutive hit of the game button. For example, there are cases where the character performs an action such as kicking in response to the operation of the game button, and there are cases where the character does not perform the action, and the action of the character when the number of times of operation (the number of times of operation of the game button) reaches a set number (for example, 10 times). Is terminated, and then a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol is displayed on the LCD panel unit.

JP 2005-143819 A (abstract, paragraphs [0047] to [0050], FIGS. 2 and 5)

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine described above, the operation button is repeatedly hit and the operation button is operated a preset number of times, so that the lottery result by the lottery means is set to any one of a plurality of preset winning combinations. A special effect is displayed that indicates whether the player has won or lost. For this reason, the following problems may occur. In other words, the player is addicted to the continuous hit game, forgets how many times the operation button was operated during the continuous hit game, and special effects are performed against the will of the player while the player is addicted to the continuous hit. May start. Even if the number of times is counted, useless operations may be performed due to the momentum of the operations until then. On the other hand, there are those who dislike such operation, while others desire the conventional operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and enables an operation as intended by a player who executes a special effect game, and allows the player himself to select which operation to execute. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special effect game executing means for executing a special effect game when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, an operation switch operated by a player, Switch operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the operation switch during execution of the special effect game by the special effect game executing means, an operation counter for storing the number of times of operation of the operation switch, and the operation switch by the switch operation detecting means. An operation counter updating means for updating the count value of the operation counter based on the detection of the operation; a first operation number determination means for determining whether the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times; When the first operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the set number of times In the gaming machine provided with the special effect game control means having the special effect execution means for executing the special effect and the effect display means for displaying the special effect by the special effect execution means, the special effect game control means includes: A second operation number determination means for determining whether the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times less than the set number of times; and the count value of the operation counter is determined by the second operation number determination means. When it is determined that the number of times is equal to or greater than the specified number of times, a notification means for notifying the player of the determination result and the second operation number determination means determine that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of times A predetermined operation determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specified operation has been performed, and the specified operation by the specified operation determining means. If it is determined that made the is characterized in that it comprises a number of operations changing means for changing the count value of the operation counter to one less than the set number (claim 1).

  The special effect game control means operates at least during the execution of the special effect game, and initializes the timer value when detecting the operation of the operation switch by the timer for measuring time and the switch operation detecting means. First timer determining means for determining whether a value of the timer at the time of detecting operation of the operation switch by the first timer initialization means and the switch operation detecting means is equal to or less than a preset first reference time. And a first operation counter initialization unit that initializes the count value of the operation counter when the first timer determination unit determines that the value of the timer exceeds the first reference time. A configuration may be used (claim 2).

  The first timer determination means stores a first invalid counter that stores the number of times that the timer value is determined to exceed the first reference time, and the first timer determination means causes the timer value to be When it is determined that the first reference time is exceeded, the first invalid counter updating means for updating the count value of the first invalid counter, and the count value of the first invalid counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times In addition, a first special effect game ending means for ending the special effect game may be further included (claim 3).

  The special effect game control means operates at least during the execution of the special effect game, and determines a timer for measuring time and a second value for determining whether or not a value of the timer exceeds a preset second reference time. Timer determining means; second timer initializing means for initializing the timer value when the timer value is determined to have exceeded the second reference time by the second timer determining means; Third operation number determination means for determining whether the count value of the operation counter when the timer determination means determines that the value of the timer has exceeded the second reference time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times set in advance. When the third operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is less than the predetermined number of times, the count value of the operation counter is initialized. Optionally a further comprises constituting a second operation counter initializing means for reduction (claim 4).

  In addition, a second invalid counter that stores the number of times the count value of the operation counter is determined to be less than the predetermined number by the third operation number determination means, and the operation counter by the third operation number determination means. Second invalid counter updating means for updating the count value of the second invalid counter when it is determined that the count value of the second invalid counter is less than the predetermined number of times, and the count value of the second invalid counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times In such a case, a second special effect game ending means for ending the special effect game may be further included (claim 5).

  Further, the specified operation determining means detects the operation of the operation switch by the switch operation detecting means after the second operation number determining means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or more than the specified number of times. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the specified operation has been performed when the value of the timer at the time exceeds a predetermined time.

  Further, one operation of the operation switch detected by the switch operation detecting means is determined as the specified operation by the specified operation determining means, and the count value of the operation counter is determined from the set number of times by the operation frequency changing means. Subsequent to being changed to a value that is decreased by one time, after the count value of the operation counter is updated by the operation counter update unit based on the one operation, the first operation number determination unit is configured to perform the operation It may be configured to determine whether the count value of the counter is equal to or more than the set number of times (claim 7).

  The special effect game control means further includes special effect game execution lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the special effect game by the special effect game execution means, and the special effect game execution means includes the special effect game execution means. The game execution lottery means may be configured to execute the special effect game when it is determined to perform the special effect game (claim 8).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the special effect game executing means executes the special effect game, and the operation of the operation switch by the player is detected by the switch operation detecting means. The operation switch operation count is updated by the operation counter updating means and stored in the operation counter. Then, when the first operation number determination means determines that the number of operations stored in the operation counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the special effect is executed by the special effect execution means, and the special effect is displayed in the effect display. Displayed by means.

  At this time, when it is determined by the second operation number determination means that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number less than the set number, the notification result is notified to the player by the notification means. . Further, after it is determined by the second operation number determination means that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times less than the set number of times, the player performs a predetermined operation determined by the predetermined operation determination means. When it is determined that the operation has been made, the count value of the operation counter is changed to a value that is less than the set number by the operation number changing means. Therefore, if the player performs a prescribed operation before the special effect is started, the player can foresee the start of the special effect. Therefore, the player does not have a risk of missing the start of the special effect. Further, if the prescribed operation is performed, it is not necessary to repeatedly hit and no unnecessary operation is performed. On the other hand, if the prescribed operation is not performed, the count value of the operation counter is updated by repeated hitting, and it is determined by the first operation number determination means whether or not the set number is exceeded. Is possible.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first timer initializing means initializes the value at least during the execution of the special effect game, measures the time, and detects the operation of the operation switch by the switch operation detecting means. The operation interval of the operation switch is measured by the timer. When the first timer determination means determines that the timer value at the time of detection of the operation switch operation by the switch operation detection means exceeds the preset first reference time, the first operation counter initialization is performed. The count value of the operation counter is initialized by the means. That is, unless the next operation is performed within the first reference time, the count value stored in the operation counter does not reach the set number of times and the special effect cannot be seen. Thereby, it is possible to realize a continuous hit game in which it is necessary to perform the next operation within a certain time.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the first invalid counter updating means counts the number of times the first timer determining means determines that the timer value exceeds the first reference time, and the first invalid counter updates the first invalid counter. When the count value of the 1 invalid counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the special effect game is ended by the first special effect game ending means. Therefore, the special effect game ends when the number of times that the player misses the operation switch becomes a predetermined number of times, so the player has a sense of tension not to miss the operation switch operation, You can face a special performance game.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the value of the timer that measures at least the time during which the special effect game is executed exceeds the preset second reference time (the second reference determination means determines the second reference time). When it is determined that the time has been exceeded), the value of the timer is initialized by the second timer initialization means. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the number of operations detected within the second reference time is greater than or equal to a predetermined number set in advance by the third operation number determination means. Then, when the third operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is less than the predetermined number, the second operation counter initialization means initializes the count value of the operation counter. That is, unless a predetermined number of operations are performed within the second reference time, the count value stored in the operation counter does not reach the set number of times, and a special effect cannot be seen. Thereby, it is possible to realize a continuous hitting game in which it is necessary to perform a predetermined number of operations within a certain time.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the number of times that the third operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is less than the predetermined number is counted by the second invalid counter, and the second invalid counter counts. When the value is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the special effect game is ended by the second special effect game ending means. Therefore, if the number of times that the player misses the operation switch becomes a predetermined number of times, the special effect game ends, so the player has a sense of tension so as not to miss the operation switch operation, You can face a special performance game.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the operation by the switch operation detecting means after the second operation number determining means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times less than the set number of times. When the value of the timer at the time of detection of the switch operation exceeds a predetermined time, it is determined by the specified operation determining means that the specified operation has been performed. Therefore, the player is notified by the notification means during the special acting game. Later, the specified operation can be easily performed by operating the operation switch so that the operation interval of the operation switch exceeds the predetermined time.

  According to the invention of claim 7, one operation switch detected by the switch operation detecting means is determined as a specified operation by the specified operation determining means, and the count value of the operation counter is set by the operation frequency changing means. Following the change to a value less than the number of times, the count value of the operation counter is updated by the operation counter updating means based on the one operation. Thereafter, the first operation number determination means determines whether or not the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. That is, the operation of the operation switch by the player is a prescribed operation. In addition, before the count value of the operation counter is updated based on the operation, the count value of the operation counter is changed to a value one less than the set number. Therefore, when the specified operation is performed, the count value reaches the set number of times. Then, since it is determined by the first operation number determination means whether or not the count value is greater than or equal to a preset number of times, it is determined that the count value is greater than or equal to the set number of times, and the special effect execution means A special effect is executed. As described above, since the prescribed operation is an operation for executing the special effect, it is not necessary to forget the number of operations necessary for viewing the special effect, and it is not necessary to perform a useless operation. Note that the operation of the operation switch at this time is defined as an operation that is not performed by the player in a normal special effect game, such as an operation that is determined to be a mistake when the count value of the operation counter is less than the specified number of times. It is also possible to proceed with a special performance game by a normal operation.

  According to the invention of claim 8, when the special effect game execution lottery means decides to perform the special effect game, the special effect game is executed by the special effect game execution means. Although it is difficult to predict when the game will start, it will be more difficult to predict, but it will increase the interest of the player.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine which is a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a right side view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine of FIG. The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is configured as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. In addition, left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged inside the display window 11. For example, “7”, “frog”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “Replay” are provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Are respectively displayed in a predetermined arrangement. Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are configured by affixing a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed on the peripheral surface of the reel. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, symbols are displayed on the display window 11 in the order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of one medal from the credit medals stored inside, and the maximum number of inserted coins per game from the credit medals (for example, 3 in this embodiment). ) Maximum bet switch 17 for instructing insertion of medals, lever-like start switch 19 for starting the rotation of each reel, and left for stopping the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. A middle / right stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal slot 25 are provided. Further, on the left side of the medal insertion slot 25, a chance button 24 ("operation switch" of the present invention) that is operated by the player when performing a "continuous hitting game" to be described later is provided. Thus, in this embodiment, three types of 1, 2, and 3 medals inserted into the game are set.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display 27 for displaying a moving image or the like is provided in the approximate center above the front plate 9, and various winning symbols are displayed immediately above the liquid crystal display 27. An explanation panel 29 is provided, and speakers 31L and 31R for performing effects such as music are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout port 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. Further, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the support frame 47 that supports the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> M, and 13 </ b> R is fixed to the rear wall 3 a of the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame 47. In addition, a medal selector 48 is arranged on the back side near the medal slot 25 to select whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is a legitimate one and guide only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 43. ing. An operation box 49 is fixed to the left side wall 3 b of the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 (the back side in FIG. 2). The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 for switching on and off the power, and is provided with a key cylinder 51 and a push button type setting change button 52 for setting change processing which will be described later.

  3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1, FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73, and FIG. 5 is a special effect game control means 104 provided in the sub control board 73. It is a functional block diagram which shows these functions. In FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and detects inserted medals one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one. The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the provided photointerrupters detects the protruding portion. When the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protruding portion is detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. . The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder 51 of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder 51. The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotationally driven by, for example, a stepping motor. In addition, the chance button 24 outputs to the sub-control board 73 that the player has operated by a sensor provided inside.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to a game is mounted and a sub control board 73 on which a sub CPU 71 that controls effects related to games and control of a repetitive game are mounted are separately provided. Is provided. A RAM (random access memory) 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data, and a ROM 67 stores a game machine program including preset data (such as a lottery table 671 and a stop table 672). The main CPU 61 controls the game by operating in accordance with the game machine program. The main CPU 61 sends data related to the game to the sub CPU 71 as effect control data. The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores data, and a ROM unit that stores an effect program and a repetitive game program. The sub CPU 71 operates in accordance with the production program and the continuous hit game program based on the production control data from the main CPU 61, thereby controlling the production related to the game and the continuous hit game. For example, the sub CPU 71 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27, generates music from the speakers 31L and 31R, or generates music from the speakers 31L and 31R according to an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game or the lottery result. The light sources of the lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R are blinked simultaneously or individually. As described above, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 constitute a control device.

  Next, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, the main control board 63 includes a normal game control means 100, a special game control means 101, and a replay time game control means 103. The sub-control board 73 includes a normal performance control means 105 and a special game control means 102. The game executed by the main control board 63 includes a normal game that is a general game, a special game (bonus game) that is more advantageous than the normal game for the player, and a winning probability for a re-gamer described later. There are various modes such as a replay time game, which is a game set higher than in a normal game. The games executed by the sub control board 73 include a normal effect game and a special game that is a game different from the normal effect game. These various game modes executed by the main control board 63 and these various game modes executed by the sub-control board 73 are combined to constitute a game executed in the slot machine 1. Yes. These game modes are controlled by the game control means 100 to 103 and 105, respectively, and a game in the slot machine 1 is executed. In the present embodiment, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are configured as separate boards, but the functions of the respective boards are integrated into a single board to be configured as a single board. Also good.

  The normal game control means 100 controls a normal game that is a general game. Hereinafter, the normal game will be described. When the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of medals, the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of inserted medals becomes valid, and the validity display lamp is turned on. When it is detected that the start switch 19 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted, the lottery means 110 performs lottery for winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance. Start all rotation of the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and determine the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the reel window 11 according to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. To start.

  Thereafter, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel is stopped, and when it is detected that the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated. Then, the right reel 13R is stopped. As described above, the rotation of the corresponding left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position, a prize is won. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As the winning combination, for example, a plurality of winning combinations such as a special combination, a first small combination, a second small combination, a third small combination, and a re-playing combination are set in advance. The lottery results by the lottery means 110 include special role winning (big bonus (BB) winning, regular bonus (RB) winning), first small role winning, second small role winning, and third small role winning. And re-game winning (Replay winning) and losing. In addition, the prize includes a special prize winning related to the transition to a special game (big bonus (BB) game, regular bonus (RB) game) and a first small part related to paying out a predetermined number of medals (for example, 12). Second prize winning according to winning and paying out a smaller number of medals (for example, 8) than the first small winning prize, and paying out medals of a smaller number (for example, one) than the second small winning prize There are a third small role winning and a replay winning award (Replay winning) related to the execution of the replay (Replay). Note that the RB game is a game having a higher probability of winning a combination related to paying out medals than a normal game, that is, a game with a low probability of losing, by allowing a specific winning game (JAC game) to be performed a plurality of times. . The BB game is a game with a high probability of introducing an RB game.

  For example, when three symbols such as “7” and “frog” are arranged on an effective winning line, a BB winning is achieved. If there is a payout, medals are paid out and the BB game is executed. Further, for example, when three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on an effective winning line, the first small role winning is achieved and 12 medals are paid out. Further, for example, when three “bell” symbols are arranged on an effective winning line, a second small role winning is achieved and eight medals are paid out. Further, for example, when the rotation of the left reel 13L is stopped, if the symbol “cherry” stops on an effective winning line, regardless of the stop positions of the symbols displayed on the middle and right reels 13M and 13R, The third small role is won and one medal is paid out. Further, for example, when three “Replay” symbols are arranged on an effective winning line, a Replay winning is achieved, and a game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal.

  When the lottery result is BB winning, the symbol stop control based on the BB winning is performed. At this time, if the BB winning symbol array is not allocated, the BB winning is performed until the BB winning symbol array is allocated. It is supposed to be carried over. The same applies to RB winning. In addition, the first small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the first small role winning symbol arrangement is allocated in the game in which the lottery result is the first small role winning. The same applies to the second small role winning, the third small role winning, and the Replay winning.

  The special game control means 101 controls a special game (bonus game) that is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game. In the present embodiment, the special game control means 101 is configured to perform a big bonus (BB) game and a regular bonus (RB) game as special games (bonus games). Hereinafter, the BB game and the RB game will be described.

  First, the BB game will be described. When the lottery result is BB winning, symbol stop control based on BB winning is performed. At this time, if three “7” or “frog” symbols are arranged on an effective winning line, a BB winning is obtained. When a BB win is awarded, if there is a payout, medals are paid out, and then the BB game is entered.

  When shifting to the BB game, first, “BB general game” is performed. During this “BB general game”, a maximum of three medals can be inserted as in the normal game, and a lottery of winning or losing a predetermined winning combination is performed each time. Also, when the rotation of all three left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, it is determined whether or not a prize is won depending on whether or not a predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position. .

  However, the probability of winning the RB is higher during the “BB general game” than during the normal game. When the lottery result is RB winning, symbol stop control based on RB winning is performed. And in “BB general game”, for example, when 3 symbols of “Replay” are arranged on the winning line, it becomes RB winning, and it is configured to shift from “BB general game” to “BB specific game”. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game ends when the transition to the “BB specific game” is performed three times during the BB game or when a total of 30 games are performed during the “BB general game”. Thus, the BB game shifts to a replay time game described later. Specifically, when a transition is made from the normal game to the BB game, first, the first “BB general game” is performed. In addition, when an RB win is made during the first “BB general game”, the game proceeds from the first “BB general game” to the first “BB specific game”. When the first “BB specific game” is completed, the process proceeds from the first “BB specific game” to the second “BB general game”. In addition, when an RB winning is made during the second “BB general game”, the game proceeds from the second “BB general game” to the second “BB specific game”. When the second “BB specific game” is completed, the process proceeds from the second “BB specific game” to the third “BB general game”. In addition, when an RB winning is made during the third “BB general game”, the game proceeds from the third “BB general game” to the third “BB specific game”. When the third “BB specific game” is finished, the BB game is also finished at the same time, and the BB game is shifted to the replay time game.

  Also, even if 30 games are played during the first “BB general game”, the BB game ends and the BB game shifts to a replay time game. Also, even if a total of 30 games are performed during the first and second “BB general games”, the BB game ends and the game shifts from the BB game to the replay time game. Also, even if a total of 30 games are performed during the first, second and third “BB general games”, the BB game ends and the game shifts from the BB game to the replay time game.

  Next, the RB game will be described. When the lottery result is RB winning, symbol stop control based on RB winning is performed. At this time, when three “BAR” symbols are arranged on an effective winning line, an RB winning is achieved. When an RB win is reached, if there is a payout, medals are paid out, and then the RB game is entered. During this RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specific winning game (JAC game) is awarded when three predetermined symbols are arranged on the central winning line. In addition, during the RB game, the JAC game can be played up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 winnings are possible. That is, if the JAC game is played 12 times or the winning is 8 times during the RB game, the RB game is finished and the RB game is shifted to a replay time game described later.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described conditions, the BB game or the RB game is terminated when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number.

  The replay time game control means 103 controls a replay time game which is a game in which the winning probability for the re-gamer is set higher than that during the normal game. In the present embodiment, the replay time game is executed after the BB game or the RB game ends.

  As described above, the replay time game is a game in which the winning probability for the re-game player is set higher than that in the normal game. That is, during the replay time game, the probability of winning the regame role is higher than during the normal game. In addition, such control includes, for example, a lottery table 671, which will be described later, a normal lottery table in which a winning probability for a re-game player is determined at a certain ratio, and a higher probability of winning a re-game player than the normal lottery table. It is possible to carry out by using the normal lottery table during the normal game and using the regame high probability lottery table during the replay time game. The replay time game control means 103 is in charge of the transition of these tables, and the lottery means 110 is in charge of the lottery using these tables. In the present embodiment, the replay time game is configured to end when specific symbols are aligned on the winning line.

  The special game control means 102 controls a special game that is one of the game modes. As this special game, for example, an assist time game which is a game for notifying a player of the lottery result of the lottery means 110, or a special role winning when a symbol corresponding to the special role winning does not stop at a predetermined position. The time from the operation of the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R to the rotation stop of the corresponding left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R within a predetermined time is possible and possible. There are a chance time game which is a game as short as possible, and a push order navigation game which is a game for notifying the player of a specific order of winning. Further, although not adopted in the present embodiment, the above-described replay time game can be adopted as a special game. Hereinafter, various aspects of special games will be described in detail for reference.

  As described above, the “assist time game” is a game that notifies the player of the lottery result of the lottery means 110. That is, during the assist time game, the lottery result of the lottery means 110 is notified to the player before the stop operation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Further, the lottery result can be notified, for example, by displaying a symbol corresponding to the lottery result on the liquid crystal display 27 provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1. Further, when the lottery result is notified, the player knows which symbols should be aligned on the winning line before the stop operation of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. The stop operation of 13M and 13R can be performed. Therefore, when the lottery result by the lottery means 110 wins a preset winning combination, winning the winning combination becomes easy and the number of medals can be increased.

  For example, in the above-described normal game, if this assist time game is executed, the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is notified to the player. Therefore, when the lottery result wins the winning combination set in advance in the normal game, the player performs the stop operation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R according to the contents of the notice, thereby giving the winning combination Winning is easy. In the above-described replay time game, if this assist time game is executed, the player is notified of a specific symbol for ending the replay time game according to the lottery result by the lottery means 110. With such a configuration, the player stops the replay time game by performing a stop operation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so that the specific symbol is not aligned on the winning line according to the content of the announcement. This can be done continuously. Such control is performed, for example, by providing means for displaying a symbol corresponding to the lottery result on the liquid crystal display 27 on the sub-control board 73, and the special game control means 102 performs control of this means. It can be implemented.

  Similarly to the above-described replay time game, an assist time game lottery table can be provided as a lottery table 671 described later, and the assist time game can be executed using the assist time game lottery table. For example, as an assist time game lottery table, by adopting a higher winning probability for a winning combination related to medal payout than a normal lottery table, that is, a lower probability of losing, in assist time gaming, The number of medals earned to the player can be increased. For other special games described below, it is possible to adopt a lottery table according to each special game, and the special game and the normal game or the replay time game can be executed in combination. Therefore, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the “stock time game” is a game in which, when the symbol corresponding to the special winning combination does not stop at a predetermined position, the special winning combination is accumulated and carried over. That is, during the stock time game, even though the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is a special role winning, the symbol corresponding to the special role winning cannot be stopped at a predetermined position, and the special winning award is won. If it cannot be allocated, the special role election is carried over in addition to the special role election that has been carried over previously. That is, the number of special winning combinations related to carryover is added to one counter or the like. In addition, when the special role winning is carried over, if the symbol corresponding to the special role winning can be stopped at a predetermined position, a special winning award is given, and further, the number of special winnings related to carryover is one. Is subtracted. In addition, such control includes, on the main control board 63, means for adding the number of special winning combinations related to carryover and means for subtracting the number of special winning combinations related to carryover. Can be implemented by controlling the special game control means 102.

  As described above, the “chance time game” is a predetermined time from the operation of the left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R to the rotation stop of the corresponding left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is a game as short as possible. That is, regardless of whether or not the chance time game is being played, the time from the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R to the rotation stop of the corresponding reel 13L, 13M, 13R is a predetermined time (for example, 190 mm). In the chance time game, the time from the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R to the rotation stop of the corresponding reel 13L, 13M, 13R becomes as short as possible. Further, when the time from the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R to the rotation stop of the corresponding reel 13L, 13M, 13R becomes as short as possible, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is connected to each stop switch 21L, 21M. , 21R will be stopped at a position where it can be stopped first (for example, a position where a specific symbol such as a BB winning symbol array is not aligned). Then, so-called “promotion” or “bitter stop” is possible, and the technical intervention of the player can be enhanced. As a result, a skilled player can stop the target symbol at a desired position, so that the number of medals can be increased as compared to the normal game. Such control includes, for example, as a stop table 672 stored in the ROM 67, a normal stop table in which the number of sliding symbols is set within a predetermined range, and a minimum sliding stop table in which the number of sliding symbols is minimized. The normal stop table can be used during normal games, and the minimum slip stop table can be used during chance time games. The transition of these tables is handled by the special game control means 102, and the stop control means 140 is responsible for stop control using these tables.

  As described above, the “push order navigation game” is a game that informs the player of a specific order of winning. That is, during the push order navigation game, the specific order of winning is notified to the player before the stop operation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. In addition, notification of a specific order for winning can be performed, for example, by displaying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R on the liquid crystal display 27. In addition, when a specific order for winning a prize is notified, the player can increase the number of medals obtained than during normal game by performing a stop operation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R according to the content of the notice. Can do. In addition, such control includes, for example, means for displaying a specific order of winning on the liquid crystal display 27 on the sub-control board 73, and the special game control means 102 performs control of this means. It can be implemented.

  In addition, as a premise of the push order navigation game, it is necessary to configure such that the following control can be performed. First, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are configured to have different stop control depending on the order in which the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. For example, the rotation is stopped in the order of left reel 13L → middle reel 13M → right reel 13R, the rotation is stopped in the order of right reel 13R → middle reel 13M → left reel 13L, and the middle reel 13M → right reel. The stop control of each reel is configured differently in the case of stopping the rotation in the order of 13R → left reel 13L. Further, for example, the reels 13L, 13L, 13B, 13D, 13B, 13D, 13B, 13D, 13B, 13D It is configured to perform stop control of 13M and 13R. In this case, the order of the middle reel 13M → the right reel 13R → the left reel 13L is a specific order. In addition, such control is performed when, for example, each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated in the order (specific order) of the middle reel 13M → the right reel 13R → the left reel 13L, a specific symbol is won. By using a stop table 672 in which the number of sliding symbols is set so as to be aligned on the line, and in other cases, a stop table 672 in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so that specific symbols are not aligned on the winning line is used. It can be implemented.

  In the present embodiment, as a special game, an assist time game can be executed. In the present embodiment, the assist time game, which is a special game, is executed by the special game control means 102 provided in the sub control board 73, so that it is combined with the aforementioned general game and replay time game executed by the main control board 63. Is configured to be executable.

  Although not adopted in the present embodiment, it is also possible to execute a plurality of types of special games such as a first special game and a second special game. Further, the first special game is a special game executed by the main control board 63 like a replay time game, and the second special game is a special game executed by the sub control board 73 like an assist time game, Each may be controlled separately.

  In the present embodiment, the special game control means 102 executes “assist time game”, and is therefore a means provided in the sub-control board 73. Thus, the main control board 63, the sub control board 73, or any other necessary control board may be used as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, the replay time game control means 103 is configured to always execute the replay time game after the end of the special game (BB game, RB game). Further, at the same time as the replay time game, an “assist time game” is executed in accordance with the lottery result of the special game execution lottery means described later. The configuration of the special game control means 102 related to these games will be described later.

  The lottery means 110 performs random number lottery, and includes a random number generation means 111, a random number extraction means 112, and a lottery determination means 113 as shown in FIG. The random number generating means 111 generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number). The random number generation means 111 can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). The random number generating means 111 can be constituted by means for generating random numbers by the average sampling method, or means for generating random numbers by adding prime numbers, for example. These means can be configured by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number), for example. Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results. The random number extraction unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the random number generation unit 111, and extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 19 in this embodiment). Since the random number generation unit 111 is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation unit 111 is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 112 can be substantially handled as a random number.

  The lottery table 671 is a table in which whether or not all the random numbers generated by the random number generator 111 are won is determined in advance at a predetermined ratio. In the lottery table 671, for all the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111, whether to make a BB win (only during normal game and replay time game) or make an RB win (during normal game and BB game, Only at the time of replay time game), whether to win a small role, win a replay, or lose is determined in advance at a predetermined rate. As the lottery table 671, a lottery table having a plurality of types of expected values for the increase in the number of medals in the lottery (six types from the lowest setting 1 to the highest setting 6 in this embodiment) is provided. In these multiple types, lottery tables for normal games, RB and BB games, and replay time games are provided. In addition, for normal games, a lottery table is provided so that the expected payout value differs depending on the number of medals inserted.

  The table selection means 120 is controlled by the type of game (normal game, BB, RB game, replay time game, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100, 101, 103 on the main control board 63, or by the setting control means 170 (described later). One lottery table is selected as a selected lottery table from a plurality of lottery tables 671 based on the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) and the number of medals inserted by the player. That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 120, as a selection lottery table, according to the winning probability setting values (setting 1 to setting 6), the number of medals inserted is one, two is three, The lottery table 671 corresponding to each case is selected.

  The lottery determination unit 113 compares the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 112 with the selected lottery table selected by the table selection unit 120 and determines the random number lottery result. The lottery determination unit 113 collates the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 112 with the selection lottery table selected by the table selection unit 120 from the plurality of lottery tables 671, and the result of the random lottery is BB winning, Whether it is RB winning, small role winning, Replay winning or lost.

  Based on the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R and the number of pulses supplied to each stepping motor that drives the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, The rotational positions of the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. That is, the detection means 130 corresponds to a symbol located at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each frame number to be detected is detected.

  The stop control means 140 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R using the stop table 672 based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110. In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each lottery result of the lottery means 110. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotation position of the reel 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. The stop table 672 includes, for example, a stop table for all reels that collectively determines the number of sliding frames of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. The stop table 672 is not limited to the all-reel stop table in which the number of sliding symbols of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is collectively determined. A reel stop table) and a table (middle / right reel stop table) in which the number of sliding frames of the middle and right reels 13M and 13R is determined may be provided.

  Then, the stop control means 140 first selects one stop table 672 from among a plurality of stop tables 672 based on the lottery result. Next, the number of sliding frames of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is determined from the selected one stop table 672 and the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. To do. Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. . If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotated and stopped by one frame. That is, when the number of sliding symbols is determined as 1, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated are 1 in the rotation direction of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. The frames are shifted and stopped and displayed in the middle of the display window 11.

  The winning determination means 150 is determined to be a winning when the detecting means 130 detects that a predetermined symbol has stopped at a predetermined position. Specifically, the winning determination means 150 determines that BB winning is achieved when three “7” or “frog” symbols are aligned on the winning line, and RB is determined when three “BAR” symbols are aligned on the winning line. Judged as winning. Further, the winning determination means 150 has three “watermelon” or “bell” symbols arranged on the winning line, or “Cherry” on the left reel 13L and any of the symbols on the middle / right reels 13M and 13R. When stopped on the line, each is determined to be a small role prize. In addition, the winning determination means 150 determines that a replaying role winning is achieved when three “Replay” symbols are arranged on the winning line.

  The payout control means 160 operates the hopper unit 43 after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value (for example, 50 in this embodiment) when it is determined that there is a medal payout. The medals are paid out in the payout number corresponding to the mode. Also, the payout control means 160 increases the credit medals by the payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  The setting control means 170 determines the on / off state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and starts a predetermined setting change process when the power is turned on while the change process start switch 56 is on. As described above, a plurality of types of setting values (for example, six types in this embodiment) are determined in advance as the winning probabilities in the normal game lottery. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

  This procedure is performed as follows, for example. That is, the administrator first inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder 51 of the operation box 49 and rotates it, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. Then, the power switch 50 is turned on. Thus, the setting change process is started, and the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 using, for example, a 7-segment LED. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52, the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. When the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder 51 is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned off, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started.

  In addition, a game counter 651 for storing the number of games is constituted by a RAM 65 for storing the number of games in a preset storage area. The stored value of the game counter 651 is updated for each game by the game counter updating means 180 provided in the main control board 63. Specifically, the increment means 181 included in the game counter update means 180 increments the stored value of the game counter 651 by 1 and updates the stored value based on the operation of the start switch 19. That is, in the present embodiment, one game is started by operating the start switch 19 and is ended before the next start switch 19 is operated.

  Next, the special game control means 102 will be described in more detail. In this embodiment, as described above, after a special game such as a BB game or an RB game is executed, a replay time game is executed. Simultaneously with the replay time game, the assist time game is executed according to the lottery result of the special game execution lottery means. Hereinafter, the configuration of the special game control means 102 will be described.

  When the special game control means 102 determines that the special game condition determination means (not shown) for determining whether or not a predetermined special game condition is satisfied and the special game condition determination means satisfies the special game condition, Special game execution lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game (assist time game) is provided. In this embodiment, the special game condition determining means determines that the special game condition is satisfied when the special role is won (BB winning, RB winning), and the special game execution lottery means is a special game. It is configured to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to execute an assist time game.

  Next, the special game execution lottery means will be described in more detail. The special game execution lottery means includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, an execution lottery table, and a special game winning determination means (each not shown), and performs a special game execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game. The special game execution lottery means executes the special game execution lottery when the special game condition determination means determines that the special game condition is satisfied.

  As will be described later, if a special game execution lottery is won, a special game (assist time game) is executed. That is, whether or not to execute the special game is determined according to the result of the special game execution lottery. Further, the execution timing of the special game execution lottery may be, for example, when a special role is won (BB win, RB win) as described above.

  The random number generation means of the special game execution lottery means has the same function as the random number generation means 111, and when using a hard random number, the random number generation means 111 may also be used. Further, similarly to the random number generation means 111, it may be configured by a soft random number. The random number extraction means of the special game execution lottery means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined timing (for example, when it is determined that the special game condition is satisfied). The execution lottery table is stored in the ROM 67, and determines whether the special game execution lottery is executed or lost for the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined ratio.

  The special game winning judging means collates the random number extracted by the random number extracting means with a table of an execution lottery table storing a lottery probability of whether or not to execute the special game. Then, the lottery result by the special game execution lottery means determines whether or not to execute the special game (“assist time game” in the present embodiment). If the lottery result by the special game execution lottery means is a win, that is, if it is determined that the special game is to be executed, an assist time game (special game) is executed by the special game execution means. In the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the assist time game as a special game is selected by lottery, but whether or not to execute one or more of the special games described above may be selected.

  Next, an example of a game in the case where the lottery result by the special game execution lottery means is a win will be described. If the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is a BB winning or an RB winning, and if the symbols related to the special combination are collected and the special combination is won, the above-described BB game or RB game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, a replay time game is executed after the end of these BB games or RB games. This replay time game is a game in which the winning probability for the re-gamer is set higher than that in the normal game as described above, and in this embodiment, the symbol for winning a prize as the winning player related to the re-game is It is configured to be able to win three different types of roles. These three types of replay-related roles are configured as a replay continuation role, a replay end role A, and a regame end role B, respectively. The replay continuation combination and the replay end combination A, or the replay continuation combination and the regame end combination B are each elected simultaneously.

  More specifically, when the replay end combination A is won, the replay end combination A is won by aligning the winning symbols related to the replay end combination A to the winning line, and the replay is executed. The time game is configured to end. At this time, if the stop operation is performed so that the replay end combination A is not aligned, the winning symbols relating to the replay continuation combination are aligned on the winning line, the replay continuation combination is won and the replay is executed, and the replay time game Will continue.

  On the other hand, when winning the replay end role B, the replay end role B is won by winning the replay end role B by aligning the winning symbols related to the replay end role B with the winning line, and the replay time game is executed. It is configured to end. At this time, if the stop operation is performed so that the replay end combination B is not aligned, the winning symbols related to the replay continuation combination are aligned on the winning line, the replay continuation combination is won and the replay is executed, and the replay time game Is continued.

  Note that the winning symbol related to the replay end combination A and the winning symbol related to the replay end combination B are displayed on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R at positions that cannot be aligned with the winning line at the same time. Further, when the re-game end combination A is won, when any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, a prize related to the re-play end combination A on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. If the symbol is in a position where it can be stopped on the winning line, the reel is controlled to stop so that the winning symbol related to the replay end combination A stops on the winning line. On the other hand, when any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, the winning symbol related to the replay end combination A on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch can be stopped on the winning line. If not, the reel is controlled to stop so that the winning symbol related to the replay continuation role stops on the winning line.

  Also, when the re-game end combination B is won, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are similarly controlled to be stopped. Therefore, when the replay end combination A is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R must be operated so that the winning symbols related to the replay continuation combination located on the replay end combination B side are aligned with the winning line. In this case, the replay time game is ended when the winning symbols related to the re-game end combination A are aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, when the replay end combination B is won, similarly, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated so that the winning symbols related to the replay continuation combination located on the replay end combination A side are aligned with the winning line. If not, the replay time game ends when the winning symbols related to the re-game end combination B are aligned on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the special game execution lottery is a win, the assist time game is executed simultaneously during the replay time game. The winning combination is notified, and the player is assisted to prevent the replay time game from ending by winning the above-mentioned replay end combination A, B. In the present embodiment, even if the replay time game is ended, the special game (assist time game) is executed.

  With such a configuration, a replay time game will be performed unless the replay end combination A or B is won, but as described above, the replay is the previous time without inserting a new medal. This game can be played again under the same conditions as the game. Therefore, if the replay time game continues, the player can play the game with almost no decrease in the number of medals, and if the player wins a special role (BB win, RB win) during the replay time game, the medal Can be greatly increased. Therefore, during the replay time game, the assist time game is executed at the same time, so that the player can play the replay time game so as not to end the replay time game, which is very advantageous for the player. . On the other hand, if the assist time game is not executed at the same time, the player does not know which of the replay end roles A and B should not be won, so the possibility of ending the replay time game is high. It will be disadvantageous for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the special game execution lottery means is a lottery related to the execution of the assist time game by the special game execution lottery means when the special role is won (BB win, RB win) as a result of the lottery means. However, it is determined that whether or not the player notifies the player of the lottery result related to the assist time game by playing the game ("special effect game" of the present invention). Is equivalent to “)”. Hereinafter, the “continuous hit game” will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 73 includes special effect game control means 104. With reference to FIG. 5, the sub-control board 73 having a function related to the execution of the “continuous hit game” will be described in more detail. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing functions of special effect game control means provided in the sub-control board of the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control board 73 includes special effect game control means 104. The special effect game control means 104 includes special effect game execution means 104a that executes a “continuous hit game” if a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a chance button 24 that is operated by the player, and an operation signal generated when the chance button 24 is operated by the player is sent to the sub-control board 73. Entered. In the present embodiment, the special effect game control means 104 is configured to be included in the sub control board 73, but may be configured to be included in the main control board 63.

  Further, the switch operation detecting means 104b for detecting the operation of the chance button during execution of the “continuous hit game” by the special effect game executing means 104a, the operation counter 104c for storing the number of operations of the chance button 24, and the switch operation detecting means 104b. Operation counter adding means 104d for adding the count value of the operation counter 104c based on the detection of the operation of the chance button 24 is provided.

  Further, the operation counter 104c includes first operation number determination means 104e for determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a predetermined set value (a value corresponding to a “normal number” described later, for example, 30). When the operation count determination unit 104e determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or larger than the set value, the special effect execution unit 104f executes the special effect, and the effect display unit 104g performs the special effect by the special effect execution unit 104f. Is displayed.

  The operation counter 104c further includes second operation number determination means 104h for determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a predetermined value that is smaller than the set value. Is determined to be equal to or greater than a prescribed value, the determination result is notified to the player by the notification means 104i. Specifically, the present embodiment is configured to notify the player by changing the light emission color or light emission mode of light emitting means (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp built in the chance button 24. ing. The notification method is not limited to this. For example, the notification may be performed by displaying the determination result on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Then, after the second operation number determination means 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a specified value, the second operation number determination means 104h includes a specified operation determination means 104j that determines whether a predetermined specified operation has been performed. When the operation determining unit 104j determines that the specified operation has been performed, the operation count changing unit 104k changes the count value of the operation counter 104c to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the set value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special effect game execution lottery means 104l for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a “continuous hit game” by the special effect game execution means 104a is provided. Is determined to be performed, a “continuous hit game” is executed by the special effect game execution means 104a.

  In addition, the timer 104n operates at least during the execution of the “continuous hit game” and counts up every preset time (here, 1 ms), and when the operation of the chance button 24 is detected by the switch operation detection means 104b, It is determined whether the value of the timer 104n at the time of detecting the operation of the chance button 24 by the first timer initializing means 104o for initializing the value and the switch operation detecting means 104b is equal to or less than a preset first reference value. First timer determining means 104p for performing the first operation to initialize the count value of the operation counter 104c when the first timer determining means 104p determines that the value of the timer 104n exceeds the first reference value. Counter initialization means 104t is provided.

  In addition, the first timer determination unit 104p stores the number of times that the value of the timer 104n is determined to exceed the first reference value, and the first timer determination unit 104p sets the value of the timer 104n to the first value. A first invalid counter updating means 104q for updating the count value of the first invalid counter 104r when it is determined that the reference value is exceeded, and the value of the first invalid counter 104r is equal to or greater than a predetermined value; In addition, the “continuous hit game” is ended by the first special effect game end means 104s. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the first reference value is set to “2700 (0.7 seconds)”, and when the value of the first invalid counter 104r becomes five times, Is set to end. Of course, these values can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, it is provided with a long press timer 104z that operates at least when the chance button 24 is pressed (operated) and counts up every preset time so that the time when the chance button 24 is pressed can be measured. It is configured. Further, when the press of the chance button 24 is released, the value of the long press timer 104z is initialized by a long press timer initialization means (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the prescribed operation determination unit 104j is the chance button 24 by the switch operation detection unit 104b after the second operation number determination unit 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the specified value. When the value of the timer 104n at the time of detecting the operation exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the prescribed operation has been performed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined value is set to “2700 (0.7 seconds)”, which is the same as the first reference value, but it goes without saying that this value may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, one operation of the chance button 24 detected by the switch operation detecting unit 104b is determined as a specified operation by the specified operation determining unit 104j, and the count value of the operation counter 104c is determined by the operation number changing unit 104k. Following the change to the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of normal times (set value), the operation counter adding means 104d based on the one operation adds the count value of the operation counter 104c, and then the first operation. The number determination means 104e is configured to determine whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of normal times (set value). Accordingly, since the count value of the operation counter 104c is added so as to become the number of normal times (set value) by one operation which is a prescribed operation, the count value of the operation counter 104c is set to the number of normal times by the first operation number determination means 104e. It is determined that the value is (set value), and the special effect is executed by the special effect executing means 104f.

  The sub-control board 73 includes means for storing various flags necessary for controlling the “continuous hit game” and means for determining ON / OFF of the various flags. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, special effect game state flag storage means 104m is provided for storing each flag (to be described later) indicating the state of “continuous hit game”.

  As will be described in detail later, the special effect game state flag storage means 104m is ON or OFF of six types of flags: a game standby flag, a consecutive hit reservation flag, a consecutive hit execution flag, a consecutive hit completion flag, a consecutive hit failure flag, and a consecutive hit success flag. The state can be stored, and the respective flags are not turned on at the same time but are selectively turned on.

In the present embodiment, the special effect game state flag storage unit 104m is configured to have a 1-byte storage area in the memory 75 on the sub-control board 73. And for each flag mentioned above, for example,
(1) Game standby flag = 0, consecutive hit reservation flag = 1, consecutive hit execution flag = 2, consecutive hit completion flag = 3, consecutive hit failure flag = 4, consecutive hit success flag = 5
And the number corresponding to one of the flags is set (stored) in the special effect game state flag storage means 104m, so that the flag is in the ON state can be stored. That is, by storing an arbitrary numerical value in the special effect game state flag storage unit 104m, it can be stored that only the flag corresponding to the numerical value is in the ON state.

  In addition, the states indicated by the flags stored in the special effect game state flag storage unit 104m are as follows.

Special effect game state flag storage means 104m
Game standby flag: A flag indicating that the “continuous hit game” is not being executed,
Repetitive hitting reservation flag: flag that is set to ON when the lottery result by the special effect game execution lottery means 104l is a win,
Continuous hit execution flag: a flag that is set to ON when the “continuous hit game” is being executed,
Repeated hit completion flag ... A flag that is set to ON when the "shot repeatedly" game is completed,
Repeated hit failure flag ... A flag that is set to ON when the "continuous hit game" fails,
Successive Strike Success Flag: A flag that is set to ON when the “continuous hit game” is successful.

  These flags are set ON or OFF by the continuous hit game flag setting means 104x according to the state of the continuous hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 73 includes an effect flag storage means 104 u for storing a flag (described later) indicating the timing of executing an effect (result effect) indicating the result of the “continuous hit game”. . The timing for executing the result presentation is determined based on the lottery so that the execution timing of the result presentation does not become one pattern. The effect flag storage means 104u is configured to be able to store an ON / OFF state of three types of flags, that is, an effect standby flag, a fall effect flag, and a rise effect flag. There is nothing, and it is configured to be turned on alternatively.

In the present embodiment, the production flag storage unit 104u is configured to have a 1-byte storage area in the memory 75 on the sub-control board 73. And for each flag mentioned above, for example,
(2) Production waiting flag = 0, falling production flag = 1, rising production flag = 2
And the number corresponding to one of the flags is set (stored) in the effect flag storage means 104u, so that the flag is in the ON state. That is, by storing an arbitrary numerical value in the effect flag storage means 104u, it can be stored that only the flag corresponding to the numerical value is in the ON state.

  Further, the production timing indicated by the flag stored in the production flag storage means 104u is as follows.

-Production flag storage means 104u
Production standby flag: a flag that is set to ON when the timing at which the result production is executed is not determined,
Falling effect flag: a flag that is set to ON when the operation of the chance button 24 is stopped (when the button is released, that is, when the button is released) is the timing for executing the result effect;
Rising effect flag: a flag that is set to ON when the operation of the chance button 24 is started (when the button is pressed) is the timing for executing the result effect.

  Whether the turn-on effect flag is to be turned on or off is determined by lottery before the start of the “continuous hit game” (at the start of the special game). Then, according to the result of the lottery, the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x is set ON or OFF. Further, as will be described later, the falling effect flag is determined to be ON or OFF depending on the ON / OFF state of the rising effect flag and the progress state of the “continuous hit game”. And it is set to ON or OFF by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x.

  The special effect game state flag storage means 104m and the effect flag storage means 104u are configured to have a 1-byte storage area in the memory 75 on the sub-control board 73, respectively. When each flag is assigned to each bit (0bit to 7bit) when the decimal number is displayed and the predetermined flag is turned on, the value of the bit to which the flag is assigned is set to “1”, and the state is turned off. In this case, the value of the bit assigned to the flag may be set to “0”.

For example, the storage area of 1 byte of the production flag storage means 104u is
"7bit, 6bit, 5bit, 4bit, 3bit, 2bit, 1bit, 0bit"
When a binary number is displayed as shown below, each flag is set to 0 to 2 bits of the storage area as shown below.
0bit = Production standby flag
1bit = Flag production flag
When 2 bits = the effect flag at the time of rising is assigned, the state of each flag can be stored as follows. That is, in the production flag storage means 104u,
a) By storing 1 (00000001), only the value of the 0th bit of the effect flag storage means 104u assigned to store the state of the “effect standby flag” becomes “1”.
b) By storing 2 (00000010), only the value of the first bit of the effect flag storage means 104u assigned to store the state of the “falling effect flag” becomes “1”.
c) By storing 4 (00000100), only the value of the second bit of the effect flag storage means 104u assigned for storing the state of the “rise effect flag” becomes “1”.
It can be stored that each flag is ON. In this way, when the state of each flag is stored by assigning each flag to each bit when the storage area of the flag storage means 104m, 104u is displayed in binary, the value of each bit is simultaneously set to “1”. By doing so, it can be stored that a plurality of flags are simultaneously ON. For example,
d) By storing 6 (00000110), the value of the first bit of the effect flag storage means 104u assigned to store the state of the “falling effect flag” becomes “1”, and “ The value of the second bit of the effect flag storage means 104u assigned to store the state of the “rise effect flag” is “1”,
At the same time, it can be stored that the two flags of the “falling effect flag” and the “rising effect flag” are in the ON state. In addition, in said a) -d), each numerical value is a decimal number display, and the numerical value in the parenthesis described next to the numerical value represented by the decimal number is the binary number display of the said numerical value.

  As described above, there are two types of methods for storing the state of each flag in the special effect game state flag storage unit 104m and the effect flag storage unit 104u, and either method may be adopted. The storage area (memory) of the gaming machine (slot machine) can be arbitrarily selected depending on the configuration. Further, the configuration of each of the flag storage means 104m and 104u is not limited to the two types of configuration described above, and any configuration may be used as long as the state of each flag can be stored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the special effect game control means 104 further includes a main flag storage means 104 v that stores a flag indicating a signal reception state of the sub control board 73. The configuration of the main flag storage unit 104v is the same as the configuration of the flag storage units 104m and 104u described above, and the description of the configuration and operation is omitted.

  The configuration of the main flag storage unit 104v may be any configuration as long as the state of each flag can be stored, but the latter configuration in which the flags are assigned to the respective bits of the latter of the two types of configurations described above. Is preferable. With such a configuration, even when the plurality of flags stored in the main flag storage unit 104v are simultaneously turned on, the states of the flags can be easily stored.

  Here, before describing the main flag storage means 104v, signals received by the sub control board 73 will be described. As described above, the sub control board 73 receives data related to the game from the main control board 63 as effect control data. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the chance button 24 is connected to the sub-control board 73, and when the chance button 24 is operated, a chance button operation signal is received. An example of a signal received by the sub control board 73 is given below.

Role lottery signal: When the lottery is performed by the lottery means 110, effect control data indicating that the lottery has been performed and the result is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 as a role lottery signal. ,
All-reel stop signal: effect control data indicating that all reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have stopped when stop of all reels of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is completed by the stop control means 140 Is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 as an all-reel stop signal.
When a medal insertion signal is detected by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, effect control data indicating that a medal has been inserted is sub-controlled from the main control board 63 as a medal insertion signal. It is transmitted to the substrate 73.

Chance button operation signal: When the chance button 24 is operated, an operation signal is input to the sub-board 73.
Start switch ON signal: When it is detected that the start switch 19 has been operated, effect control data indicating that the start switch has been operated is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 as a start switch ON signal. ,
The reception status of the signal indicated by the flag stored in the main flag storage means 104v is as follows.

Main flag storage means 104v
Role lottery signal flag: a flag that is set to ON when a lottery signal is received (when a lottery is performed on the main control board 63),
All reel stop signal flag: Flag that is set to ON when all reel stop signals are received (when all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped),
Medal insertion signal flag: a flag that is set to ON when a medal insertion signal is received (when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15, or the maximum bet switch 17),
Chance button operation flag (chance button operation signal flag): While receiving a chance button operation signal (while the chance button 24 is pressed) and for a short time after receiving no chance button operation signal (chance button A little bit after releasing 24), the flag set to ON,
Start switch ON signal flag: A flag that is set to ON when a start switch ON signal is received (when the start switch 19 is operated).

  These flags are set to ON or OFF by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x according to the signal input state of the sub-control board 73.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the special effect game control means 104 further includes continuous hit count flag storage means 104w. The repeated hit count flag storage means 104w collectively stores flags necessary for the control of the “continuous hit game” in addition to the flags described above. Similar to the main flag storage unit 104v, the configuration of the repeated hit count flag storage unit 104w may be any configuration as long as it can store the state of each flag, but indicates a state in which the flags are not related to each other. Therefore, it is preferable that each flag is assigned to each bit. With such a configuration, even when the plurality of flags stored in the consecutive hit count flag storage unit 104w are simultaneously turned ON, the states of the flags can be easily stored.

-Repeat hit count flag storage means 104w
Insertion effect execution flag: a flag that is set to ON when one medal is inserted and an effect for the one medal insertion is performed, and indicates that an effect for the input has already been performed,
Chance button on flag: a flag that is set to ON when the chance button operation signal is not input and changed to the input state, and indicates that the chance button 24 has been pressed,
Chance button off flag: a flag that is set to ON when the chance button operation signal is changed from the input state to the non-input state, and indicates that the press of the chance button 24 is released.
Chance button valid flag: This flag is set to ON when the operation of the chance button 24 becomes valid, and indicates whether or not to determine whether the operation of the chance button 24 is appropriate.
Last one time flag: set to ON when the number of operations of the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game” is equal to or greater than a specified value (in this embodiment, a value obtained by subtracting 8 from the normal number of consecutive hits (set value)). flag,
Norm achievement flag: a flag that is set to ON when the number of operations of the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game” is equal to or larger than the number of normal hits (set value).

  These flags are set ON or OFF by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x as necessary.

  The special effect game control means 104 further includes continuous hitting game flag determination means 104y for determining whether each of the above-described flags is in an ON state or an OFF state, and determines the state of each flag at an arbitrary timing. It is configured to be able to.

  Next, an example of a “continuous hit game” will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process of the “continuous hit game” according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the combination lottery process of FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the all-reel stop process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the medal insertion process of FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the chance button operation process of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the chance button operation process of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the step-up process of FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the step-up process of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the continuous hitting result display process of FIGS. 11 and 13. 11 is a flowchart following FIG. 10, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart following FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is BB winning or RB winning, the special game (assist time game) is ended by the special game execution lottery means by the end of the BB game or RB game. A lottery is performed as to whether to execute later. The “continuous hit game” in the present embodiment is a game for notifying the player of the lottery result before the BB game or the RB game ends. That is, it is possible to know whether or not the assist time game is executed when the player executes the “continuous hit game” and succeeds in the “continuous hit game”. Hereinafter, the “sequential hit game” will be described by taking as an example a case where the lottery result by the lottery means 110 is RB winning and an RB game is executed. This “continuous hit game” is configured to be executed after the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R of the sixth JAC game are stopped in the RB game.

1. Main Process The “main process” will be described with reference to FIG. This “main process” is a process for monitoring the signal input state of the sub-control board 73, and is an interrupt process executed by an interrupt signal output at a predetermined interval (for example, 1 ms). That is, every time an interrupt signal is output at a predetermined interval, the “main process” is executed, and each process is executed according to the received signal and the progress state of the “continuous hit game”. Hereinafter, the “main process” executed every time the interrupt signal is output once will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the value of the game counter 651 is initialized and set to 0 at the start of the RB game.

  In step S1, whether or not the combination lottery signal flag is ON is determined by the continuous hit game flag determination means 104y. The combination lottery signal flag is set to ON based on the fact that the lottery means 110 has performed the lottery. If YES is determined in step S1, a “role lottery process” (described later) is executed in step S2, and when this process ends, the winning lottery signal flag is set to OFF.

  Next, in step S3, it is determined by the continuous hitting game flag determination means 104y whether or not the all reel stop signal flag is ON. This all-reel stop signal flag is set to ON based on the fact that all the three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped. If YES is determined in step S3, "all reel stop process" (described later) is executed in step S4. When this process ends, the all reel stop signal flag is set to OFF.

  Next, in step S5, whether or not the medal insertion signal flag is ON is determined by the continuous hit game flag determination means 104y. This medal insertion signal flag is set to ON based on the insertion of medals by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15, or the maximum bet switch 17. If YES is determined in step S5, a "medal insertion process" (described later) is executed in step S6, and the medal insertion signal flag is set to OFF when this process ends.

  Next, in step S7, whether or not the chance button operation flag is ON is determined by the continuous hit game flag determination means 104y. This chance button operation flag is set to ON based on the operation of the chance button 24. If “YES” is determined in the step S7, a “chance button operation process” (described later) is executed in a step S8. It should be noted that the chance button operation flag is not set to OFF even when the chance button operation time process ends.

  Finally, in step S9, whether or not the start switch ON signal flag is ON is determined by the continuous hit game flag determination means 104y. This start switch ON signal is set to ON based on the operation of the start switch. If YES is determined in step S9, 1 is added to the value of the game counter 651 by the game counter updating means 180 in step S10. Then, when this addition process ends, the start switch ON signal flag is set to OFF. Then, the “main process” ends, and one interrupt process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the timer 104n is counted up every time an interrupt signal is output. The timer 104n is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 1998, and when it reaches 1999, the timer 104n stops counting up. The timer 104n counts up by 1 in the range of 2000 to 2999, and stops counting up to 3000. Further, the timer 104n is configured not to count up even when set to a value exceeding 3000. Further, the long press timer 104z is configured to count up when the chance button operation flag is determined to be ON by the consecutive hit game flag determination means 104y when the interrupt signal is output.

2. Process for lottery lottery “Process for lottery lottery” will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S100, a game number determination means (not shown) determines whether the value of the game counter 651 is “6”. That is, it is determined whether or not the current game is the sixth JAC game in the RB game. If YES is determined in step S100, the special effect game execution lottery means 104l performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform the “continuous hit game” (step S101), and wins the lottery to execute the “continuous hit game”. In this case, the consecutive hit reservation flag is set to ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x (step S102). As described above, in this embodiment, when the value of the game counter 651 is “6” and the lottery result by the special effect game execution lottery means 104l is a win, the special effect game execution means 104a Assuming that a predetermined execution condition is established, a “continuous hit game” is executed between the sixth JAC game and the next seventh JAC game.

  On the other hand, if the lottery result in step S101 is lost, it is determined as NO and the “role lottery process” is terminated.

  If NO is determined in step S100, it is further determined whether or not the value of the game counter 651 is “7” by the game number determination means (step S103). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the seventh JAC game in the RB game. If it is determined NO in step S103, a game unrelated to the “continuous hit game” (such as the first to fifth JAC games) is being executed, and the “role lottery process” is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined YES, it is determined by the consecutive hit game flag determination means 104y whether or not the consecutive hit success flag is ON (step S104). If it is determined as YES in step S104, the continuous hit success effect is being executed as will be described later, the continuous hit success effect (special effect) is executed as it is, and the “role lottery process” is ended ( Step S105).

  On the other hand, if it is determined as NO in step S104, it is further determined by the consecutive hit game flag determining means 104y whether or not the consecutive hit failure flag is ON (step S106). If it is determined as YES in step S106, the repeated hit failure effect is being executed as will be described later, the repeated hit failure effect is continuously executed as it is, and the “continuous hit game lottery process” is ended (step S107). . If it is determined as NO in step S106, it means that the “continuous hit game” has not been executed, and the “role lottery process” is terminated as it is.

  That is, when the sixth JAC game starts, whether or not to execute the “continuous hit game” is determined by lottery. Then, a “sequential hit game” is performed between the sixth JAC game and the seventh JAC game, and a continuous hit success effect (special effect) or a consecutive hit failure effect is performed according to the result. The consecutive hit success effect and the consecutive hit failure effect are continuously executed from the end of the consecutive hit game to the seventh JAC game.

3. All reels stop process The "all reels stop process" will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S200, it is determined by the consecutive hit game flag determining means 104y whether or not the consecutive hit reservation flag is ON. If it is determined NO, it is determined that the game is not related to the “continuous hit game” or that the “continuous hit game” is not executed, and the “all reel stop process” is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as YES in step S200, the chance button valid flag is set to ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x (step S201), and the display color of the chance button 24 is set to the consecutive hit game start mode by the notification means 104i. (Step S202). Specifically, it is turned on and off at intervals of 1 second with a white emission color. As a result, the player's operation of the chance button 24 becomes effective, and the “continuous hit game” is started.

4). Medal Insertion Processing “Medal insertion processing” will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S300, the continuous hitting game flag determining unit 104y determines whether or not the throwing effect execution completion flag is ON. If it is determined YES, the effect based on the medal insertion has been executed, and the “medal insertion process” is terminated. If the determination is NO, the throwing effect execution completion flag is set to ON by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x so that the same effect is not executed when the medal is inserted again (step S301). Next, in step S302, whether or not the value of the game counter 651 is “6” by the game number determination means, that is, whether or not it is between the sixth JAC game and the next seventh JAC game in the RB game. If “NO” is determined, the “medal insertion process” is terminated.

  On the other hand, if YES is determined in step S302, the consecutive hit game flag determination unit 104y determines whether any of the consecutive hit reservation flag, the consecutive hit execution flag, and the consecutive hit completion flag is ON (step S303). If it is determined as YES in step S303, whether the player has inserted a medal before performing the “continuous hit game”, or has ended the “continuous hit game” halfway and inserted a medal, or the “continuous hit game” is completed. However, it is in any one state whether or not the medal was inserted before the performance (the effect of displaying the result of the “continuous hit game” of the continuous hit success or the continuous hit failure effect) was executed. Assuming that the “continuous hit game” has been abandoned, the consecutive hit failure flag is set to ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x in step S304, and the consecutive hit failure effect is executed by the special effect executing means 104f (step S305). Specifically, an image or the like in which a prominent animation character falls is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 by the effect display means 104g.

  In step S306, the notification unit 104i sets the display color of the chance button 24 to the continuous hitting end mode. Next, the chance button valid flag is set to OFF by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x (step S308), and the chance button 24 is turned off (step S309). Specifically, the chance button 24 is turned on and off for several seconds after being turned on and off twice at an interval of 1 second in an arbitrary emission color.

  If NO is determined in step S303, in step S307, the consecutive hit game flag determination unit 104y determines whether either the consecutive hit failure flag or the consecutive hit success flag is ON (step S307). If YES is determined in step S307, the process proceeds to step S308, and after the chance button valid flag is set to OFF, the chance button 24 is turned off (step S309). If NO is determined in step S307, it is determined that the game is irrelevant to the “continuous hit game” or the “continuous hit game” is not executed, and the “medal insertion process” is ended.

5. Chance Button Operation Processing The “chance button operation processing” will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. First, in step S400, the consecutive hit game flag determination means 104y determines whether or not the chance button on flag is ON (whether the chance button 24 has been pressed). If it is determined YES, it is further determined whether or not the chance button valid flag is ON (step S401), and if it is determined NO, it is a period during which processing based on the operation of the chance button 24 is not permitted. The “chance button operation process” is terminated. If YES is determined in step S401, the continuous hitting game flag determining unit 104y determines whether either the continuous hitting reservation flag or the continuous hitting execution flag is ON (“starting of the continuous hitting game” is started) (step S401). S402). If it is determined as YES in step S402, it is further determined whether or not the consecutive hit reservation flag is ON (whether or not it is the first operation of the chance button 24 as will be described later) (step S403), and YES is determined. For example, the timer 104n is initialized to “0” by the first timer initialization means 104o (step S404). If it is determined NO in step S403, it is not the first operation of the chance button 24, so the process proceeds to step S405. As will be described later with reference to steps S500 and S501 in FIG. 12, when the “continuous hit game” is started, the continuous hitting execution flag is set to ON by the operation of the first chance button 24, and the continuous hit reservation flag is set. Is set to OFF. Therefore, the process of initializing the value of the timer 104n to “0” in step S404 is performed only at the first operation of the chance button 24 after the “continuous hit game” is started.

  Subsequently, in step S405, the value of the timer 104n is determined by timer determination means (not shown) to determine whether it is less than “2000”. If NO is determined, the process proceeds to step S409. If YES is determined, the value of the operation counter 104c is initialized to “0” by an operation counter initializing unit (not shown) (step S406). In step S407, the value of the timer 104n is determined again by the timer determination unit, and it is determined whether it exceeds “1500”, that is, whether it exceeds 1.5 seconds. If NO is determined in step S407, the process proceeds to step S409. If YES is determined, the value of the timer 104n is set to “2000” by timer setting means (not shown).

  Therefore, according to the processing of step S405 to step S408, the value of the operation counter 104c is “0” until 1.5 seconds elapses after the chance button 24 is first operated to enter the “continuous hit game”. Therefore, the first few operations of the chance button 24 are not included in the number of times. Then, the operation counter adding unit 104d adds the operation counter 104c as the effective number of operations of the chance button 24 from the time exceeding 1.5 seconds.

Next, in step S409,
3000 ≧ value of timer 104n> 2700
Is determined by the first timer determination means 104p. As will be described later, after the value of the timer 104n is set to 2000 in step S408, every time the chance button 24 is operated, in step S417, the value of the timer 104n is set to "2000" by the first timer initialization means 104o. To "". Accordingly, in step S409, the first timer determination unit 104p determines whether or not the operation interval of the chance button 24 is 0.7 seconds or less. As described above, “0.7 seconds” is set as the first reference time of the present invention. Then, the first timer determination unit 104p sets “2700” as the first reference value in order to determine whether or not the first reference time is exceeded, and determines whether or not the first reference value is exceeded. is doing.

  If it is determined as NO in step S409, the operation counter 104c is added by the operation counter adding means 104d as the number of times the operation of the chance button 24 is effective (step S415). On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in step S409, it is handled that the operation of the chance button 24 is missed, and the count value of the operation counter 104c is initialized to “0” by the first operation counter initialization unit 104t ( Step S410). Then, 1 is added to the count value of the first invalid counter 104r by the first invalid counter updating means 104q (step S411).

  Next, in step S412, it is determined whether or not the last hit flag is ON by the continuous hitting game flag determination unit 104y. If it is determined NO, the process proceeds to step S415. As will be described later, the last one-time flag means that the number of operations of the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game” is determined by the second operation number determination means 104h in step S511 of FIG. This flag is set to ON by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x when it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the number of times of continuous hitting (a value obtained by subtracting 8 from the set number) (step S512). That is, the last once flag is a flag indicating that the second operation number determination means 104h has determined that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as YES in step S412, the second operation number determination means 104h described later determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a specified value (see FIG. 13, step S512). Since the value of the timer 104n when the switch operation detection unit 104b detects the operation of the chance button 24 exceeds a predetermined time (0.7 seconds) (YES in step S409), the specified operation determination unit 104j It is determined that a predetermined prescribed operation has been performed, and the count value of the operation counter 104c is changed to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the norm count by the operation count changing means 104k (step S413). Subsequently, in step S414, the value of the timer 104n is set to “4000” by the timer setting means, so that the value of the timer 104n is not updated thereafter. All of the branches such as step S405, step S409, and step S416 are NO, and the process that is affected by the value of the timer 104n is not performed. In step S415, the operation counter 104c is added by the operation counter adding means 104d. The operation counter addition means 104d is the “operation counter update means” in the present invention, and the addition by the operation counter addition means 104d is the “update” by the operation counter update means in the present invention.

  Accordingly, the operation of the chance button 24 is determined to be the specified operation by the specified operation determining unit 104j (step S412), and the count value of the operation counter 104c is changed by the operation number changing unit 104k (step S413). Since the count value of the operation counter 104c is added by the operation counter addition means 104d in step S415, the count value of the operation counter 104c is set to the norm count (set value) by the operation of the chance button 24 determined to be the specified operation. ) Will be updated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, before the second operation number determination means 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the specified value (the last once flag is set to ON), the chance button When the operation interval of 24 exceeds 0.7 seconds, it is handled that the operation of the chance button 24 is missed, and the count value of the operation counter 104c is initialized. On the other hand, after the second operation number determination means 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the specified value (the last one time flag is set to ON), the operation interval of the chance button 24 is 0. When the time exceeds 7 seconds, the operation of the chance button 24 is determined to be the specified operation by the specified operation determining unit 104j.

Next, in step S416, the timer determination means causes 3000 ≧ the value of timer 104n> 2000.
If it is determined as YES or YES, as described above, in step S417, the value of the timer 104n is initialized to "2000" by the first timer initialization means 104o, and the process proceeds to step S418. A “step-up process” described later is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S416, the process proceeds to step S418, and the “step-up process” is executed in the same manner.

  Next, in step S419, it is determined whether or not the chance button off flag is ON (whether the chance button 24 has been released) or not by the consecutive hit game flag determination means 104y. To finish. On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in the step S419, it is determined in a step S420 whether or not a last once flag described later is ON. If NO is determined in step S420, the first special effect game ending means 104s determines whether the count value of the first invalid counter 104r is equal to or larger than a predetermined value in step 426, and NO is determined. Then, the “chance button operation processing” is terminated. On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in step S426, the consecutive hit failure flag is set ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x because the number of missed operations of the chance button 24 exceeds the allowable number (step S427). The repeated execution failure effect is executed by the effect execution means 104f (step S428). Specifically, an image or the like in which a prominent animation character falls is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 by the effect display means 104g.

  Then, the chance button valid flag is set to OFF by the continuous hitting game flag setting unit 104x (step S429), and the display color of the chance button 24 is set to the continuous hitting end mode by the notification unit 104i (step S430). Specifically, the chance button 24 is turned on and off for several seconds after being turned on and off twice at an interval of 1 second in an arbitrary emission color.

  On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in the step S420, it is further determined whether or not the falling effect flag is ON (step S421). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, this falling effect flag is achieved when the “continuous hit game” quota is achieved (step S509), and in step S514 it is determined that the rising effect flag is not ON. This is a flag that is set to ON only in the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x (step S519). If “NO” in the step S421, the “chance button operation time process” is ended.

  If it is determined YES in step S421, that is, if it is determined that the effect of the “continuous hit game” is to be executed when the press of the chance button 24 is released, the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x sets the standing effect. The effect flag at the time of falling is set to OFF and the effect standby flag is set to ON (step S422). Then, the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x sets the continuous hitting completion flag to ON (step S423), the chance button valid flag is set to OFF (step S424), and “sequential hitting result for executing a result effect described later”. The “display process” is executed (step S425), and the “chance button operation process” is terminated.

6). Step-Up Processing “Step-up processing” will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. First, in step S500, the consecutive hit game flag determination unit 104y determines whether or not the consecutive hit reservation flag is ON. If it is determined YES in step S500, that is, if it is determined that the “continuous hit game” is started and the first operation of the chance button 24, it is determined that the continuous hit game flag setting means 104x replaces the continuous hit reservation flag and is repeatedly hit The executing flag is set to ON (step S501). In step S502, the notification unit 104i sets the display color of the chance button 24 to the state where the continuous hitting is being executed (step S502). Specifically, the chance button 24 is turned on / off repeatedly at intervals of 1 second with a yellow emission color.

  Next, in step S503, it is determined by the special game determination means (not shown) whether or not there is a high chance, that is, the special game execution lottery means executes the special game (assist time game) after the RB game ends. Is determined. If YES is determined in step S503, the number of times of norma (corresponding to the “number of times set” in the present invention) is lottered and set as a set value by the number of times of norm setting means (not shown) at the chance of high chance. (Step S505). On the other hand, if it is determined as NO, the number of times of the quota is drawn with the lottery probability at the low chance and set as a set value (step 504). Here, the number of times of quota for the high chance is easily selected as the number of times that the “continuous hit game” is likely to be successful, and in this embodiment, for example, the probability that 20 times is selected is set high. In addition, the number of times of the chance at the low chance is easily selected as the number of times that the “continuous hit game” is likely to fail, and in this embodiment, for example, the probability that 40 times is selected is set high. In step S506, the special effect executing means 104f executes an effect during continuous hitting. More specifically, the effect display means 104g is a video in which a well-known animation character is enthusiastic, and for example, an effect that a flame burns in the background of the character each time the chance button 24 is operated is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 27.

  If NO is determined in step S500, the process proceeds to step S507. In step S507, the first operation number determination means 104e determines whether or not the value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the normal number (set value) set in step S504 or step S505 described above. If YES is determined in step S507, that is, if it is determined that the quota has been achieved, the value of the operation counter 104c is initialized to “0” by the operation counter initialization unit (not shown) (step S508). The normal achievement flag is set to ON by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x. That is, the first operation number determination means 104e determines whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is greater than or equal to the set value in order to determine whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is greater than or equal to the set number. . The norm achievement flag is a flag indicating that the first operation number determination unit 104e has determined that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the set number. Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as NO in step S507, the process proceeds to step S510. Then, in step S510, it is determined whether or not the normal achievement flag is ON by the continuous hit game flag determination means 104y. If it is determined NO, the second operation number determination means 104h causes the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game”. Is determined to be equal to or greater than a specified value (in this embodiment, a value obtained by subtracting 8 from the number of times of continuous hitting (setting value)) (step S511). If “NO” is determined in the step S511, the “step-up process” is ended. That is, the second operation number determination means 104h determines whether the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a specified value in order to determine whether the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the specified number. .

  If YES is determined in step 511, the last-shot flag setting means 104x sets the last once flag to ON (step S512). As described above, the last once flag is a flag indicating that the second operation number determination unit 104h has determined that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the specified number. Then, in order to notify the player that the count value of the operation counter 104c has reached the specified number of times or more, the notification unit 104i sets the display color of the chance button 24 to the last one mode (step S513). The player is notified of the determination result of the second operation number determination means 104h in step S511. Specifically, the chance button 24 repeats lighting / extinguishing at intervals of 0.5 seconds with a red emission color.

  If YES is determined in step S510, it is further determined whether or not the rising effect flag is ON (step S514). If it is determined YES in step S514, that is, if it is determined that the effect of “continuous hit game” is executed when the chance button 24 is pressed, the start-up effect flag is set by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x. It is set to OFF and the production standby flag is set to ON (step S515). Then, the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x sets the continuous hitting completion flag to ON (step S516), the chance button valid flag is set to OFF (step S517), and “sequential hitting result for executing a result effect described later”. The “display process” is executed (step 518), and the “chance button operation process” is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S514, the falling effect flag is set to ON instead of the effect standby flag by the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x (step S519), and “chance button operation time processing” is performed. finish. Whether or not the rising effect flag is set to ON by the effect lottery means (not shown) at the start of the RB game is determined.

7). Successive Strike Result Display Processing With reference to FIG. 14, “repetitive strike result display processing” will be described. First, in step S600, a special game determination unit (not shown) determines whether to execute a special game, that is, whether to execute a special game (assist time game) after the end of the RB game. If YES is determined in step S600, the consecutive hit success flag is set ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting means 104x (step S601), and the consecutive hit success effect is executed by the special effect executing means 104f (step S602). Specifically, the effect display means 104g displays on the liquid crystal display 27 an image of the face of a famous animated character's face, for example, a flame that burns in the background of the character. The series of successful hitting effects displayed at this time is a special effect in the present invention.

Then, the notification unit 104i sets the display color of the chance button 24 to a succession mode (step S603). Specifically, the chance button 24 is at 1 second intervals,
Red → Green → Blue → Purple → Yellow → Orange → Red → Green ……
The emission color changes sequentially. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S600, the consecutive hit failure flag is set ON by the consecutive hit game flag setting unit 104x (step S604), and the consecutive hit failure effect is executed by the special effect executing unit 104f (step S605). Specifically, an image or the like in which a prominent animation character falls is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 by the effect display means 104g.

  Then, the notification means 104i sets the display color of the chance button 24 to the continuous hitting end mode (step S606). Specifically, the chance button 24 is turned on and off for several seconds after being turned on and off twice at an interval of 1 second in an arbitrary emission color.

  In addition, after the “continuous hit game” is completed, including the effect processing by the special effect execution means 104f, all the flags are set by the continuous hit game flag setting means 104x, and the “continuous hit game” is started by the special effect game execution means 104a. Reset to previous state.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the operation counter 104c, the timer 104n, and the first invalid counter 104r are updated by addition. In other words, the operation counter updating means in the present invention updates by addition as the operation counter adding means 104d. And the 1st operation frequency determination means in this invention determines whether it is more than a setting frequency | count by determining whether the count value of an operation counter is more than a setting value. Similarly, the second operation number determination means also determines whether or not the number of times is equal to or more than the specified number by determining whether or not the number is equal to or more than the specified value. The timer also measures time by counting up, and the first timer determining means determines whether or not the first reference time is exceeded by determining whether or not the first reference value is exceeded.

  This is a determination process for using a timer / counter that is updated by addition. For example, when a timer / counter that is updated by subtraction is used, each determination means has a predetermined value or less. By determining whether or not, it is possible to determine whether or not the time / number of times is exceeded.

  Specifically, for example, an operation counter subtracting unit that subtracts the count value of the operation counter based on detection of operation of the operation switch with an initial value of the operation counter as 30 (set number of times = 30) is provided. Then, the first operation number determination means determines whether or not the operation counter is greater than or equal to the set number of times by determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter is 0 (set value) or less. Further, the second operation number determination means determines whether or not the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of times by determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter is equal to or less than 8 (specified value). Then, the operation number changing means changes the count value of the operation counter to 1.

  That is, the method for updating the timer or counter may be addition or subtraction, or may be other methods. The number of times and the time determination method may be appropriately selected according to the update method. The same applies to the change of the count value by the operation number changing means.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the lottery result by the special effect game execution lottery means 104l is a win, the special effect game execution means 104a executes the “continuous hit game”, and the chance button by the player 24 operations are detected by the switch operation detecting means 104b, and the number of times the chance button 24 is operated is added by the operation counter adding means 104d and stored in the operation counter 104c. Then, when the first operation number determination means 104e determines that the number of operations stored in the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than the normal number, the special effect execution means 104f executes the special effect, and the special effect is displayed as the effect display means. 104g.

  At this time, when the second operation number determination means 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or more than eight times less than the normal number, the notification means 104i notifies the determination result to the player. . Then, after it is determined by the second operation number determination means 104h that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or more than 8 times less than the norm number, the predetermined operation predetermined by the predetermined operation determination means 104j is performed by the player. When it is determined that the operation has been made, the operation number changing unit 104k changes the count value of the operation counter 104c to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the normal number. Therefore, if the player performs a prescribed operation before the special effect is started, the player can foresee the start of the special effect, so the player does not have a risk of missing the start of the special effect. Further, if the prescribed operation is performed, it is not necessary to repeatedly hit and no unnecessary operation is performed. On the other hand, if the specified operation is not performed, the count value of the operation counter 104c is added by repeated hits, and the first operation count determination unit 104e determines whether the number of times is greater than the normal count. Can be executed.

  In addition, when the special effect game execution lottery means 104l determines that the special effect game is to be played, the “continuous hit game” is executed by the special effect game execution means 104a. It is difficult to predict whether or not it will be difficult to predict, but it can further enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game is operated at least during execution of the “continuous hit game”, is counted up every preset time (1 ms in the present embodiment), and the operation of the chance button 24 by the switch operation detecting means 104b is performed. At the time of detection, the operation interval of the chance button 24 is measured by the timer 104n whose value is initialized by the first timer initialization means 104o. Then, the first timer determination unit 104p sets the value of the timer 104n when the switch operation detection unit 104b detects the operation of the chance button 24 to a first reference value corresponding to a preset first reference time (this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that “2700 (0.7 seconds)” is exceeded, the count value of the operation counter 104c is initialized by the first operation counter initialization means 104t. That is, unless the next operation is performed within the first reference time, the count value stored in the operation counter 104c does not reach the number of normal times, and a special effect cannot be seen. Thereby, it is possible to realize a continuous hit game in which it is necessary to perform the next operation within a certain time.

  According to this embodiment, the number of times that the first invalid counter updating unit 104q determines that the value of the timer 104n exceeds the first reference value (corresponding to the first reference time) by the first timer determination unit 104p. Is counted by the first invalid counter 104r, and when the count value of the first invalid counter 104r is equal to or larger than a predetermined value, the “special hit game” is ended by the first special effect game end means 104s. Therefore, if the number of times that the player misses the operation switch reaches a predetermined number of times, the “continuous hit game” is completed, so the player has a sense of tension not to miss the operation switch operation. , You can face the "game of continuous hits".

  Further, according to this embodiment, the chance button by the switch operation detecting unit 104b after the second operation number determining unit 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or more than eight times less than the normal number of times. When the value of the timer 104n at the time of detection of 24 operations exceeds a predetermined value (in this embodiment, “2700 (0.7 seconds)”), it is determined by the specified operation determining means 104j that the specified operation has been performed. Therefore, the player operates the chance button 24 so that the value of the timer 104n exceeds the predetermined value after the notification by the notification means 104i during the “continuous hitting game”. Thus, the prescribed operation can be easily performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, one operation of the chance button 24 detected by the switch operation detecting unit 104b is determined as a specified operation by the specified operation determining unit 104j, and the operation counter 104c is counted by the operation number changing unit 104k. After the value is changed to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the set value, the count value of the operation counter 104c is added by the operation counter adding means 104d based on the one operation. Thereafter, the first operation number determination means 104e determines whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or larger than a predetermined value of the normal number (set value).

  That is, the operation of the chance button 24 by the player is a prescribed operation. In addition, before the count value of the operation counter 104c is added based on the operation, the count value of the operation counter 104c is changed to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of norms. Therefore, when the specified operation is performed, the count value reaches the normal number of times. Then, since it is determined by the first operation number determination means 104e whether or not the count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of normal times, it is determined that the count value is equal to or greater than the number of normal times, and special effect execution is performed. A special effect is executed by means 104f. As described above, since the prescribed operation is an operation for executing the special effect, it is not necessary to forget the number of operations necessary for viewing the special effect, and it is not necessary to perform a useless operation. Further, the operation of the chance button 24 at this time is an operation that is determined to be a mistake when the count value of the operation counter 104c is less than the specified number of times, and an operation that the player does not perform in the normal “continuous hit game” is the specified operation. By doing so, it is possible to proceed with a “continuous hit game” by a normal operation.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that, as shown in FIG. 15 corresponding to FIG. 11 in the description of the first embodiment, in the step S702, the falling flag is determined by the continuous hitting game flag determining means 104y. After it is determined to be ON, the value of the long press timer 104z is further determined by the timer determination means in step S703. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, and thus the description of the configurations and operations is omitted. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the second embodiment, and is a diagram subsequent to the “chance button operation process” of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, if it is determined as YES in step S701, it is further determined by the continuous hitting game flag determination means 104y whether or not the falling effect flag is ON (step S702). As described with reference to FIG. 133 in the first embodiment, this falling effect flag achieves the “continuous hitting game” quota (step S509), and the rising effect flag is not ON in step S514. Only when it is determined, this flag is set to ON in the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x (step S519). If it is determined NO in step S <b> 702, the “chance button operation processing” is ended.

  If it is determined YES in step S702, that is, if it is determined that the effect of the “continuous hit game” is executed when the pressing of the chance button 24 is released, the value of the long press timer 104z is further set. Whether or not “3000 (3 seconds)” is exceeded is determined by the timer determination unit (step S703). If it is determined NO, the “chance button operation process” is terminated. On the other hand, if “YES” is determined in step S703, the falling-time effect flag is set to OFF and the effect standby flag is set to ON by the continuous hitting game flag setting unit 104x (step S704). Then, the continuous hitting game flag setting means 104x sets the continuous hitting completion flag to ON (step S705), the chance button valid flag is set to OFF (step S706), and “sequential hitting result for executing the result effect described above”. The “display process” is executed (step S707), and the “chance button operation process” is terminated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a special effect can be obtained by long-pressing the operation of the chance button 24 after achieving the quota or the operation of the chance button 24 corresponding to the “specified operation” of the present invention. Executed. As a result, the player is forced to press the chance button 24 for a long time, and an operation different from the continuous hitting is required. Therefore, the conventional continuous hitting operation tends to increase useless operations. Therefore, the player can eliminate unnecessary operations as much as possible by performing the prescribed operations. On the other hand, if the prescribed operation is not performed, the conventional operation is possible and the player can select as appropriate.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 15, when “NO” is determined in the step S703, the “chance button operation time process” is ended, but the process may be advanced to S709. In this way, the long press chance to see the special performance occurs only once after the quota is achieved, and if the conventional operation is performed, the long press must be held at the end of the continuous striking momentum. It will be very difficult. On the other hand, as described in the first embodiment, if the configuration is such that the prescribed operation is an operation for achieving the norm, it is possible to easily press and hold, and a special effect can be seen. The operation can be facilitated.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The difference between the present embodiment and the first and second embodiments is that the method for measuring the time between operations of the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game” is different. Other configurations and operations are the same as the configurations and operations of the first and second embodiments described above, and thus descriptions of the configurations and operations are omitted. Hereinafter, differences from the first and second embodiments will be described. FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the sub control board of the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the timer 104n2 that operates at least during the continuous hitting game and counts up every preset time, and determines whether the value of the timer 104n2 exceeds a preset second reference value A second timer determining unit 104p2, and a second timer initializing unit 104o2 for initializing the value of the timer 104n2 when the second timer determining unit 104p2 determines that the value of the timer 104n2 exceeds the second reference value; Third operation for determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter 104c when the value of the timer 104n2 exceeds the second reference value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value set in advance by the second timer determination unit 104p2. Frequency determination means 104q2, and the operation counter 104c is controlled by the third operation frequency determination means 104q2. When the count value is determined to be less than the predetermined value, and a second operating counter initializing means 104t2 which initializes the count value of the operation counter 104c. In the present embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, the timer 104n2 is incremented every time an interrupt signal is output.

  Further, the second invalidity counter 104r2 that counts the number of times that the count value of the manipulation counter 104c is determined to be less than the predetermined value by the third manipulation number determination unit 104q2, and the manipulation counter 104c by the third manipulation number determination unit 104q2. Second invalid counter updating means 104q3 for adding to the count value of the second invalid counter 104r2 when it is determined that the count value of the second invalid counter 104r2 is less than the predetermined value. When the value is the value, the “special hit game” is ended by the second special effect game end means 104s2.

  In the present embodiment, the second reference value is set to a value corresponding to “3.5 seconds”, for example, and the predetermined value determined by the third operation number determination means 104q2 is, for example, “5”. Times ”is set. In addition, the “continuous hit game” is set to end when the value of the second invalid counter 104r2 reaches five times. Of course, these values can be arbitrarily changed.

  According to such a configuration, the value of the timer 104n2 that operates at least during the execution of the “continuous hit game” and counts up every preset time (1 ms) corresponds to the preset second reference time. When the second timer determination unit 104p2 determines that the reference value (value corresponding to 3.5 seconds) has been exceeded, the value of the timer 104n2 is initialized by the second timer initialization unit 104o2. At the same time, the number of operations detected within the second reference time is determined by the third operation number determination means 104q2 to determine whether the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (5 times) set in advance. The That is, it is determined whether or not the chance button 24 has been operated a predetermined number of times (five times) within the second reference time (3.5 seconds). Then, when the third operation number determination means 104q2 determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is less than 5, the second operation counter initialization means 104t2 initializes the count value of the operation counter 104c. The That is, unless a predetermined number of operations are performed within the second reference time, the count value stored in the operation counter 104c does not reach the set number of times, and a special effect cannot be seen. Thereby, it is possible to realize a continuous hitting game in which it is necessary to perform a predetermined number of operations within a certain time.

  Furthermore, the second invalid counter 104r2 counts the number of times that the third operation number determination means 104q2 determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is less than five times, and the count value of the second invalid counter 104r2 is determined in advance. When the value exceeds (5 times), the “special hit game” is ended by the second special effect game end means 104s2. Therefore, if the number of times that the player misses the operation of the chance button 24 reaches a predetermined number of times, the “continuous hit game” is ended. Therefore, the player has a sense of tension not to miss the operation of the chance button 24. However, it is possible to face a “hit game”.

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In addition, as a method of measuring the time between operations of the chance button 24 in the “continuous hit game”, the following method may be used. For example, the special effect game control means includes a timer that operates during execution of at least a “continuous hit game” (special effect game) and measures time. And the 3rd timer determination means which determines whether the value of the timer exceeded preset 3rd reference time is provided. In addition, when the third timer determination means determines that the timer value has exceeded the third reference time, the third timer determination means includes third timer initialization means for initializing the timer value, and after the timer is initialized, 4th operation number determination means for determining whether or not the operation switch has been operated before it is determined by the 3 timer determination means that the timer value has exceeded the third reference time. And a third operation counter initialization unit that initializes the count value of the operation counter when the fourth operation number determination unit determines that the operation switch is not operated. A third invalid counter that stores the number of times that the operation switch is determined not to be operated by the fourth operation number determination means, and when the fourth operation number determination means determines that there is no operation switch operation, Third invalid counter updating means for updating the count value of the third invalid counter, and third special effect game ending means for ending the special effect game when the count value of the third invalid counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. May be provided.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the “sequential hit game” is executed for the lottery result related to the special game (assist time game) by the special game control means 102. However, the process shifts to the special game (BB game, RB game). You may comprise so that a "continuous hit game" may be performed about the lottery result concerning a possible special combination. Further, the timing for executing the “continuous hit game” is arbitrary, and the execution conditions for the “continuous hit game” may be determined in advance according to the mode of the gaming machine.

  In addition, it is needless to say that specific various numerical values given as examples in the above-described embodiment are not limited to this and may be arbitrarily set. Further, the specified operation is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a coin insertion operation after the second operation number determination unit 104h determines that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or more than the specified number, or a second operation An operation such as a long press operation of the chance button 24 after it is determined by the number determination means 104h that the count value of the operation counter 104c is equal to or larger than the predetermined number may be set as the predetermined operation. The above-described special effects and the notification method by the notification means 104i are examples, and are not limited to these. In the above-described embodiment, the chance button 24 is configured as the “operation switch” of the present invention. However, the “operation switch” is not limited to this, and may be a lever-shaped switch, for example.

  In the first and second embodiments, the configuration described in the third embodiment may be further provided.

  Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the gaming machine is not limited to this, and a pachinko or the like can also be adopted.

1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a right side view showing the internal configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board of 1st Embodiment, and a sub control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the special effect game control means with which the sub control board of 1st Embodiment is provided. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the continuous hit game of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a lottery drawing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of all the reels stop of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of medal insertion of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of chance button operation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of chance button operation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the step-up process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous hitting result display process of FIG. 11 and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of 2nd Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the sub control board of 3rd Embodiment.

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  24 ... Chance button, 104 ... Special effect game control means, 104a ... Special effect game execution means, 104b ... Switch operation detection means, 104c ... Operation counter, 104d ... Operation counter addition means (operation counter update means), 104e ... First 104f... Special effect execution means, 104g... Effect display means, 104h... Second operation count determination means, 104i .. Notification means, 104j. Game execution lottery means, 104n, 104n2 ... timer, 104o ... first timer initialization means, 104p ... first timer determination means, 104q ... first invalid counter update means, 104r ... first invalid counter, 104s ... first special effect Game end means, 104t... First operation counter initialization means, 10 o2 ... second timer initialization means, 104p2 ... second timer determination means, 104q2 ... third operation count determination means, 104q3 ... second invalid counter update means, 104r2 ... second invalid counter, 104s2 ... second special effect game end 104t2 ... second operation counter initialization means

Claims (8)

Special effect game execution means for executing a special effect game if a predetermined execution condition is satisfied;
An operation switch operated by the player;
Switch operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the operation switch during execution of the special effect game by the special effect game executing means;
An operation counter for storing the number of operations of the operation switch;
An operation counter updating means for updating a count value of the operation counter based on detection of an operation of the operation switch by the switch operation detecting means;
First operation number determination means for determining whether the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times;
Special effect execution means for executing a special effect when the first operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the set number of times;
In a gaming machine provided with special effect game control means having effect display means for displaying the special effect by the special effect execution means,
The special effect game control means includes:
Second operation number determination means for determining whether the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times less than the set number of times;
Notification means for notifying the player of the determination result when the second operation number determination means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of times;
Defined operation determining means for determining whether a predetermined specified operation has been performed after the second operation number determining means determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of times;
An operation number changing means for changing the count value of the operation counter to a value less than the set number of times when it is determined by the specified operation determining means that the specified operation has been performed. . The special effect game control means includes:
A timer that operates at least during the execution of the special effect game and measures time;
A first timer initialization unit that initializes a value of the timer when the switch operation detection unit detects operation of the operation switch; and a timer value that is detected when the operation of the operation switch is detected by the switch operation detection unit. First timer determination means for determining whether or not the time is equal to or less than a preset first reference time;
And a first operation counter initialization unit that initializes a count value of the operation counter when the first timer determination unit determines that the value of the timer exceeds the first reference time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. A first invalid counter that stores the number of times that the value of the timer is determined to exceed the first reference time by the first timer determination means;
First invalid counter updating means for updating a count value of the first invalid counter when the first timer determining means determines that the value of the timer exceeds the first reference time;
3. The game according to claim 2, further comprising: first special effect game ending means for ending the special effect game when the count value of the first invalid counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. Machine. The special effect game control means includes:
A timer that operates at least during the execution of the special effect game and measures time;
Second timer determination means for determining whether the value of the timer exceeds a preset second reference time;
Second timer initialization means for initializing the timer value when the second timer determination means determines that the timer value exceeds the second reference time;
A third operation for determining whether or not the count value of the operation counter when the second timer determination means determines that the value of the timer has exceeded the second reference time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times set in advance; Frequency determination means;
And a second operation counter initialization unit that initializes the count value of the operation counter when the third operation number determination unit determines that the count value of the operation counter is less than the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A second invalid counter that stores the number of times that the count value of the operation counter is determined to be less than the predetermined number of times by the third operation number determination means;
Second invalid counter updating means for updating the count value of the second invalid counter when the third operation count determining means determines that the count value of the operation counter is less than the predetermined number of times;
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising: second special effect game ending means for ending the special effect game when the count value of the second invalid counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. . The prescribed operation determining means is
A value of the timer is determined in advance when the switch operation detection unit detects operation of the operation switch after the second operation number determination unit determines that the count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the specified number. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein it is determined that the prescribed operation has been performed when a predetermined time is exceeded. One operation of the operation switch detected by the switch operation detecting means is determined as the specified operation by the specified operation determining means, and the count value of the operation counter is set to one time from the set number by the operation frequency changing means. Following the change to a lower value,
After the count value of the operation counter is updated by the operation counter update unit based on the one operation,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first operation number determination means determines whether a count value of the operation counter is equal to or greater than the set number of times. The special effect game control means includes:
A special effect game execution lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether to perform the special effect game by the special effect game execution means;
The special effect game execution means includes:
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the special effect game is executed when the special effect game execution lottery means determines that the special effect game is to be performed.

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