JP2012050628A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine represented by a slot machine, which prevents a player from losing his or her interest in playing a game.SOLUTION: The game machine has an AT start preparatory period (J) as a period until the start of an AT game. A period ranging from "800 times" to "1,200 times" is set as the At start preparatory period (J). The AT start preparatory period (J) decreases by one for each game, and decreases by 100 or 50 if a specific small bonus combination (a cherry winning combination or a watermelon winning combination) is won. When the AT start preparatory period (J) reaches zero, the next AT start preparatory period (J) is determined, and an AT game to be continued for a predetermined number of times (50 times) is started.

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating type gaming machine that rotates and stops a reel on which a symbol is displayed, and gives a game value by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in a rotary type gaming machine represented by a slot machine, in addition to winning medals in bonus games such as BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) as in the slot machine shown in Patent Document 1. In addition, in a game such as RT (replay time) and AT (assist time), a spinning-type game machine capable of acquiring medals is also widely known. In addition, recently, a spinning-type game machine that can perform ART (assist replay time) having both RT and AT games as a game has appeared. In this way, by making it possible to acquire medals from opportunities other than bonus games such as BB and RB, the gameability of the revolving game machine is widened and the player's interest is enhanced. Yes.

JP 2008-295505 A

  In the conventional spinning machine including the slot machine shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the RT and AT are set to a specific condition, that is, after the end of the BB game or the RB game or a specific role (including a small role). The RT game or AT game is started (actuated or rushed in) upon winning or the progress of a predetermined number of games.

  However, since the RT game and the AT game do not enter unless the conditions for entering the game are cleared, the RT game and the AT game will not be started until when the conditions for entering the game cannot be cleared. However, there is a problem that the player gradually reduces his willingness to play.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a revolving gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in a player's gaming motivation in a revolving gaming machine represented by a slot machine. With the goal.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a rotating type gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and charging and starting a game medium. After the rotation of the plurality of reels is started by the game start operation by the means, the reels are stopped based on the stop operation of the reels, and when the plurality of reels are all stopped, the variable display device is provided. A spinning-type game machine that displays the result of one game on the display unit, comprising: a game control means for controlling the progress of the game; and an effect control means for controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game. The game control means is triggered by a start operation by the starting means, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is permitted for each game, and rotation of the plurality of reels. Individually stopped Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the reels as much as possible, reel stop control means for controlling stop of the plurality of reels based on the result of internal lottery by the internal lottery means, and all of the plurality of reels The combination of symbols on the active line among the symbols displayed on the display unit when the rotation of the symbol is stopped is a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery. A game value granting unit for granting a game value corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the two reels match, wherein the effect control unit is configured to output the internal value when the plurality of reels are rotating. The winning combination notifying means for notifying the winning combination permitted to be established in the lottery, and the notification by the winning combination notifying means when a predetermined period elapses. The winning combination notification game executing means for executing the winning combination notification game that is continued for the period of time, and the predetermined period until the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game executing means. The notification preparation period setting means for setting as a notification preparation period in which the winning combination notification game is not executed by the notification game execution means, and the notification preparation period set by the notification preparation period setting means are determined in advance for each game. On the other hand, on the condition that the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery becomes a specific winning combination, a specific period exceeding the predetermined period is subtracted from the notification preparation period. And a notification preparation period update means for updating as a new notification preparation period, and the winning combination notification game execution means sets the notification preparation period. When the notification preparation period updated by the notification preparation period update means disappears, the winning combination notification game is started, and the notification preparation period setting means When the preparation period runs out, a new notification preparation period is set.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the informing preparation period update unit is established by the internal lottery when the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game executing unit. On the condition that the winning combination allowed is the specific winning combination, the specific period is subtracted from the notification preparation period and updated as a new notification preparation period, and the winning combination notification game is ended. The winning combination notification game execution means is configured to determine whether or not the notification preparation period updated by the notification preparation period update means has expired, and the winning combination notification game execution means includes the winning combination notification As a result of determination by the determination means after the notification game, when it is determined that the updated notification preparation period has disappeared, execution of a new winning combination notification game is started. And features.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 3, when the winning combination notification game is being executed by the winning combination notification game executing means, the notification preparation period setting means sets a new notification preparation period. When the winning combination notification game is over without setting, and it is determined that the updated notification preparation period has disappeared as a result of the determination by the determination means after the winning combination notification game ends, a new A notification preparation period is set.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a winning combination game for notifying the outside of the spinning reel game machine that the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game executing means. Further comprising a notification game execution notification means, wherein the winning combination notification game execution notification means is executed when the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game execution means, and the scheduled notification preparation period has been eliminated. When the corresponding winning combination notification game ends, a notification that a new winning combination notification game is executed after the end of the corresponding winning notification game is provided.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the case where the predetermined winning combination, if the operation procedure accepted by the stop operation means matches a predetermined operation procedure, the internal lottery When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination permitted to be established in is displayed on a plurality of the effective lines, and the operation procedure accepted by the stop operation means does not match the predetermined operation procedure A combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery is included on the single effective line, and the winning combination notifying means is included in the internal lottery. When the winning combination permitted to be established is the specific winning combination, the operation procedure in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed on the plurality of active lines is performed. Characterized by knowledge.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 6, when the game value giving means displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination on the single effective line, the specific winning combination When a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed on a plurality of the active lines, the game value corresponding to the specific winning combination is given as the gaming value corresponding to The second game value, which is more advantageous for the player than the first game value, is given.

  The notification preparation period is shortened on the condition that a specific winning combination is won. Further, when the notification preparation period becomes “0 (zero)”, the next notification preparation period is newly set. When a new notification preparation period is set, the notification preparation period is shortened by winning a specific winning combination in the next and subsequent games.

  When the notification preparation period ends, a new notification preparation period is set by the notification preparation period setting means. For this reason, when the winning combination notification game is executed at the end of the notification preparation period, a new notification preparation period has already been set.

  The above “when the notification preparation period is lost” means that the notification preparation period is “0 (zero)” as a result of shortening the notification preparation period on condition that a specific winning combination is won. It means time. Furthermore, when it becomes "0 (zero)" here, it includes that the notification preparation period becomes a negative number (minus) value equal to or less than "0". Therefore, the case where the notice preparation period is lost means a case where the result of shortening the notice preparation period after winning a specific winning combination becomes “0” or less.

  According to the present invention, if the number of times a specific winning combination is won increases, the period (notification preparation period) until the winning combination notification game is executed is shortened accordingly. As a result, it is possible to give interest to how many specific winning combinations are won, and to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, after the end of the winning combination notification game, if there is no notification preparation period, a new winning combination notification game is started. That is, the winning combination notification game is continuously executed without interposing the notification preparation period, and it is possible to provide a revolving type gaming machine that is interesting for the player.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the slot machine which is a rotating type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the accessory apparatus of the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an internal configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a control system provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a display window of the slot machine of FIG. 1. The combination of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine of FIG. 1 and its privilege are shown. FIG. 2 shows a state in which a symbol row (mainly a bonus symbol and a bell symbol) written on each reel band attached to each reel of the slot machine of FIG. 1 is developed in a plane. 2 is a flowchart showing a basic processing procedure of one game in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing the contents of start processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram specifically showing win values and internal lottery probabilities for all winning combinations of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram specifically showing a winning value and an internal lottery probability for BB of the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of reel stop processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing the contents of determination processing of the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of a BB game start process in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of a BB game end determination process in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 2 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing related to command analysis performed when various commands are received by the sub-control board of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT start preparation process performed in the process which concerns on the command analysis of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT game start process performed in the process which concerns on the command analysis of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of a next AT activation preparation process executed in the process related to command analysis in FIG. 16. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the press order alerting | reporting process performed in the process which concerns on the command analysis of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT call preparation period setting process performed in the process which concerns on the command analysis of FIG. It is an image which shows an example of the effect during the AT game to the end of the AT game output on the liquid crystal display device. It shows a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine according to the second embodiment and its benefits. It is the figure which showed concretely the win value and internal lottery probability about all the winning combinations of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the determination process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the RT game setting process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the RT game completion | finish determination process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the RT game midway completion process of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 20 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing related to command analysis performed when various commands are received by the sub-control board of the slot machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT game start process performed in the process which concerns on the command analysis of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 (FIG. 2A) is a front view of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1 with the front door 3 opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a slot machine 1 which is a swing type game machine has a casing 2 in which a front door 3 that constitutes a so-called front mask facing the player side is a box having a substantially rectangular shape. The opening side is attached to the opening side by a hinge mechanism 2a so that the left end side can be opened and closed. The front door 3 is roughly divided into an upper panel portion 3A, a middle panel portion 3B, an operation panel portion 3C, and a lower panel portion 3D, which are integrally formed of a hard plastic designed to enhance the visual effect as a decorative board. ing.

  Inside the housing 2 is a revolving device including a main control board 300 that performs overall control of the operation of the entire slot machine 1, and a left reel 111, a middle reel 112, and a right reel 113, which are three cylindrical rotating reels. 110, a power supply device 510 for supplying power to each part of the slot machine 1, a hopper device 520 having a medal discharge slit 521 for paying out medals in accordance with winning of a game, and medals overflowing from the hopper device 520 An auxiliary storage section 530 and the like for storage are provided.

  Here, in the spinning device 110, the rotation and rotation stop of each of the reels 111, 112, and 113 are controlled by a later-described reel substrate 100 that receives a rotation drive start control signal, a rotation drive stop control signal, and the like from the main control substrate 300. It has become so. Further, the spinning device 110 is placed so that it can be pulled out and pushed back with respect to the pedestal 120 attached inside the housing 2. The reels 111, 112, and 113 are arranged side by side with their peripheral surfaces facing one direction (player side).

  Further, for example, a side surface of a power supply device 510 provided in the housing 2 is provided with a power supply device substrate 500 described later corresponding to a so-called switchboard. The power supply substrate 500 is formed with a power distribution circuit that distributes various power supply voltages generated by the power supply device 510 to various places such as the rotating device 110 and the hopper device 520, and the operation of the slot machine 1 from the power distribution circuit. Supply the necessary system power.

  The front door 3 is locked by a locking device (not shown) having a key hole 4 provided in the operation panel unit 3C at a position where the opening of the housing 2 is closed. When performing maintenance work including confirmation of the state of electronic elements, etc., or ball management work associated with setting value changes, etc., the front door 3 is opened by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 4 of the front door 3 and releasing the lock. It has come to be.

On the upper panel portion 3A of the front door 3, an effect display unit 40 for performing an effect associated with the game is attached. The effect display unit 40 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device 41 that displays a moving image according to the progress of the game and a display panel 42 that covers the liquid crystal display device 41. A substantially rectangular transparent window 43 that allows the liquid crystal display device 41 to be visually recognized is provided at the center of the display panel 42, and various moving images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are displayed on the transparent window 43. It is possible to see through.
In addition, the effect display unit 40 emits a plurality of effect lamps 44 to 46 that are designed and designed with shapes, colors, patterns, patterns and the like that appeal to the player's vision in design, and sound effects for the effect. Sound emitting units 50 and 51 having speakers 50a and 51a are provided.

  A reading unit 70 having a CCD camera 71 capable of imaging an information code 70A such as a two-dimensional code (information code 70A imaged or stored by the mobile phone 700) such as a two-dimensional code is provided on the left side of the upper panel 3A as viewed from the front. It has been. The information code 70A such as the two-dimensional code includes not only the information code 70A output from the liquid crystal display device 41, but also a revolving game machine (for example, a slot machine or a pachinko machine) different from the slot machine 1 concerned. Each of the information codes output from etc. can also be used. Specifically, the player images the information code output from the slot machine 1 and the above-described another spinning machine with a mobile phone KT (not shown). The captured information code can be read by the reading unit 70. In addition, it is possible to use the information code read in this way by giving various privileges (for example, premium images) according to the game performance (game time, number of games, etc.). .

  Then, when a control signal (including an effect command or the like) indicating start of effect is supplied from the main control board 300 to a sub-control board 400 (described later) provided on the back surface of the upper panel portion 3A of the front door 3. The sub-control board 400 displays a moving image or the like by the liquid crystal display device 41, effects by blinking or lighting by the effect lamps 44 to 46, effects by sound effects from the sound emitting units 50 and 51, and the like. It has become.

  The middle panel 3B of the front door 3 is provided with a spinning device 110, a stored number display 23, a game progress display 24, and a payout number display 25, which are covered by the panel 20. The panel 20 is provided with a plurality of transparent windows including a display window 21 that is a transparent window through which the reels 111, 112, and 113 of the rotating drum device 110 can be visually recognized. The symbols drawn on reel bands (described later) attached to the reels 111, 112, 113 of the spinning device 110 can be confirmed from the display window 21. Moreover, the display of each said indicator 23,24,25 can be visually recognized from the some other transparent window provided in the panel 20. FIG. These indicators (stored number display unit 23, game progress display unit 24, payout number display unit 25) have a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. It is possible to display. Further, the panel 20 is provided with a small role navigation display unit 26 and a bonus notification display unit 27. In the small role navigation display unit 26, the push order of the winning combination won in the game in the AT game described later is notified (details will be described later). The bonus notification display unit 27 is turned on when BB is won, thereby notifying the player of the BB winning.

  The stored number display 23 displays the number of medals continuously inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 (to be described later) as numbers up to 50 when crediting medals (up to 50) while the game is stopped. It has become.

  When a special game state (big bonus, regular bonus, etc.) advantageous to the player occurs, the game progress indicator 24 displays the number of remaining games in the special game state in numbers.

  On the payout number display unit 25, as the reels 111, 112, and 113 of the spinning device 110 are stopped, the number of medals paid out according to the symbols arranged on the effective line is displayed in numbers. It has become. Further, the payout number display unit 25 is also used as a display for setting values when determining, for example, a payout rate (medal payout rate) in the slot machine 1.

Further, an accessory device 28 simulating a sword (hereinafter referred to as “sword accessory 28”) is provided on the right side of the middle panel portion 3B. This sword accessory 28 has a shape imitating the sword's heel and handle, and the heel portion is normally positioned about the center of the right side of the middle panel portion 3B (FIG. 2-1). a)). This sword accessory 28 includes a solenoid or the like (not shown), and from the center panel portion 3B to the upper panel portion in accordance with a pressing operation of the effect button 18 (such as continuously pressing the effect button 18 as shown). It is possible to perform ascending / descending operations between 3A. For example, at the time of ascent, the ascending operation stops from the center panel portion 3B toward the upper panel portion 3A, and stops when the tip of the handle of the sword accessory 28 reaches the upper portion of the upper panel 3A. (See FIGS. 2-1 (b) and 2-1 (c)).
Also, the sword sheath (indicated by 29A) and the blade (indicated by 29B) are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 29 (hereinafter referred to as “sword display unit 29”). The state in which the sword (blade 29B) is extracted from the sheath 29A in accordance with the ascending motion of 28 can be represented (see FIGS. 2-1 (a) to (c)). At this time, by displaying a message such as a character on the extracted blade 29B, it is possible to indicate to the player that BB has been won.

  Further, side lamps 5a and 5b incorporating high-intensity light emitting diodes are arranged on both sides of the middle panel portion 3B. These side lamps 5a and 5b are turned on or blinked in the case of a reach, a big hit, or the like to produce an effect appealing to the player's vision.

  The operation panel 3C of the front door 3 has a medal slot 6 having a slot for inserting medals used in the game, a bet switch 7 for betting one medal at a time, and three bets at a time. A MAX bet switch 8 to perform, a settlement switch 9 for paying out medals stored as credits to the outside of the slot machine 1, a start switch 10 having an operation knob 10a for instructing a game operation, and each reel of the spinning device 110 A stop switch unit 14 having a left reel stop switch 11, a middle reel stop switch 12, a right reel stop switch 13 and the like for stopping 111, 112, and 113 is provided. In addition, an effect button 18 is provided on the operation panel unit 3C. This effect button can be pressed (valid) in various effects, and the effect develops or the sword accessory 28 is activated by pressing the effect button 18.

  The bet switch 7 and the MAX bet switch 8 are push-type operation switches for presenting the number of medals to bet on the game of the slot machine 1. When the medals are credited, if the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8 is operated at the start of the game, one, two, or three of the credited medals are bet. At this time, the number displayed on the stored number display 23 is subtracted according to the operation of the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8 and displayed.

  The start switch 10 is a lever switch for giving an instruction to rotate the reels 111, 112, and 113 of the spinning device 110 at the same time. The spherical operation knob 10a provided at the tip is moved up, down, left, or right. When it is tilted in the direction, it is turned on, and when the hand is released from the operation knob 10a, it is automatically returned to its original position and turned off by the biasing force of the spring.

  The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are pressing switches for individually instructing to stop the rotation of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 of the spinning device 110. The reels 111, 112, and 113 are arranged in parallel corresponding to the arrangement of the reels 111, 112, and 113, respectively.

  Further, on the back of the operation panel 3C of the front door 3, a bet switch 7, a MAX bet switch 8, a settlement switch 9, a start switch 10, a left reel stop switch 11, a middle reel stop switch 12, and a right on the operation panel 3C. A central display board 200 to which various operation switches such as a reel stop switch 13 are electrically connected is provided, and output signals of these switches are transferred from the central display board 200 to the main control board 300. Yes.

The central display board 200 is provided with a setting switch 15 covered with a cover (not shown) that can be freely opened and closed. The setting switch 15 changes setting values (for example, setting values divided into six stages from “1” to “6”) when determining the payout rate (medal payout rate) of the slot machine 1. A number (any one of “1” to “6”) indicating the set value is displayed on the payout number display unit 25 according to the operation of the setting switch 15. Note that, after the operation for changing the set value is performed, the start switch 10 is operated, whereby the set value of the slot machine 1 is determined as the changed set value. At this time, the number (any one of “1” to “6”) indicating the set value displayed on the payout number display unit 25 is also turned off.
Each of the storage number display 23, the game progress display 24, and the payout number display 25 is connected to the central display board 200, and is controlled by the main control board 300 via the central display board 200. Various displays are performed.

  The lower panel 3D of the front door 3 is provided with a panel 30 on which, for example, a picture of an appearing character is drawn in order for the player to recognize the model name and motif of the slot machine 1.

  Below the lower panel portion 3D, a saucer unit 31 having a medal discharge port 32 for discharging medals at the time of winning a prize or paying out and a lower speaker 33a, 34a are incorporated, and a production effect sound is generated according to the progress of the game. Lower sound emitting portions 33 and 34 to be made, an ashtray 35 and the like are respectively disposed.

  In addition, on the back surface of the lower panel portion 3D of the front door 3, a selector 16 for determining whether a token inserted from the medal insertion portion 6 is a regular medal or a foreign object and a medal distributed by the selector 16 are provided. A hopper guide member 522 that guides the hopper device 520 provided in the housing 2, a guide member 523 that guides the foreign matter distributed by the selector 16 to the medal discharge port 32, and a medal discharge slit 521 of the hopper device 520. A payout guide member 524 that guides the medals discharged from the tray to the medal discharge port 32 side of the tray unit 31 is provided.

  It should be noted that the selector 16 becomes unable to accept medals when the reels 111, 112, 113 of the spinning device 110 are rotating or when replaying is performed by replay winning (the medal insertion is prohibited), and the medal insertion The medals inserted from the part 6 are distributed to the guide member 523 side. Then, medals distributed to the guide member 523 side are discharged from the medal discharge port 32 side. In addition, the selector 16 can accept medals when the game is on standby (when the spinning device 110 is stopped) (in a state in which the medal insertion acceptance is permitted), and the medal is detected in conjunction with the medal detection. It is supposed to accept.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a control system provided in the slot machine 1. The control system mainly includes a main control board 300, a sub control board 400, a central display board 200, a reel board 100, and a power supply board 500, each of which is connected by a wiring cable.

The main control board 300 is provided with a main CPU 301, a random number generator 302, a main ROM 303, a main RAM 304, an I / F (interface) circuit 305, and the like.
The main control board 300 corresponds to the game control means of the present invention.

  The main CPU 301 reads a system program, a slot machine game program, and the like stored in advance in the ROM 302, performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, and executes the sub control board 400, the reel board 100, and the central display board. 200, a predetermined command for performing distributed control on the power supply device substrate 500 or the like is output.

  The random number generator 302 is mainly composed of a counter that generates random numbers for the lottery drawing, and always generates a numerical value of 0 to 65535 while the power is on, based on a predetermined trigger (player operation). One numerical value is output as a random value.

  The main ROM 303 stores a system program, a slot machine game program, and the like, and stores a part lottery table used for a part lottery process, a stop position determination table used for stop control of a rotating reel, and the like. Yes.

  The main RAM 304 temporarily stores a system program executed by the main CPU 301, a slot machine game program, a calculation result by the main CPU 301, and the like.

  An I / F (interface) circuit 305 transmits and receives commands among the sub-control board 400, the central display board 200, the reel board 100, and the power supply board 500.

The sub-control board 400 mainly controls effects, and includes an effect control board 410 and an image sound generation board 420. The effect control board 410 mainly performs control to turn on the side lamps 5a and 5b and the effect lamps 44 to 46 at the time of production, and includes an I / F (interface) circuit 411, a sub CPU 412, a random number generator 413, and a sub ROM 414. And a sub-RAM 415.
The sub control board 400 corresponds to the effect control means of the present invention.

  The I / F (interface) circuit 411 receives a command from the I / F (interface) circuit 305 of the main control board 300. The sub CPU 412 reads an effect program or the like stored in advance in the sub ROM 414, and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command indicating the start of the effect from the main control board 300 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 18s or the like. The calculation result is given to the image control IC 421 and the sound source IC 424. The sub ROM 414 stores in advance an information code group including a plurality of information codes for verifying whether the information code input from the reading unit 70 is valid. The sub RAM 415 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 412 performs arithmetic processing.

  The random number generator 413 is mainly composed of a counter for generating random numbers for the effect lottery. The random number generator 413 always generates a numerical value of 0 to 65535 while the power is on, and 1 based on a command from the main control board 300. Two numbers are output as random values. The sub ROM 414 stores an effect program and the like, and stores an effect lottery table and the like used for effect lottery processing. The sub RAM 415 temporarily stores an effect program executed by the sub CPU 412, a calculation result by the sub CPU 412, and the like. The sub RAM 415 is provided with a storage area for storing a predetermined flag.

  The image sound generation board 420 mainly controls display and sound during production, and includes an image control IC 421, an image ROM 422, a video RAM 423, a sound source IC 424, a sound source ROM 425, and an amplifier 426.

  The image control IC 421 reads a program and data relating to an image from the image ROM 422, and generates image data and an information code (for example, a two-dimensional code) for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 41. The image control IC 421 reads an information code (such as a two-dimensional code) imaged by the CCD camera 71 and transmits information stored in the information code to the effect control board 410. The image ROM 422 stores programs and data related to images used for production, and mainly stores image data such as characters and image data such as information codes. The video RAM 423 temporarily stores programs and data for performing effects, and is a work area mainly for generating image data by combining them.

  The sound source IC 424 reads a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 425, and generates sound signals for driving the speakers 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a. The sound source ROM 425 stores programs and data for performing effects, and mainly stores programs and data related to sound. The amplifier 426 amplifies the audio signal from the sound source IC 424 and outputs it to the speakers 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a.

  Connected to the central display board 200 are the bet switch 7, the MAX bet switch 8, the checkout switch 9, the start switch 10, the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, the right reel stop switch 13, the setting switch 15, and the selector 16. Has been.

  The bet switch 7 bets one medal at a time as described above, and the MAX bet switch 8 bets three medals at a time as described above.

  The settlement switch 9 is a switch for paying out the stored medals to the outside of the slot machine 1 when the medals acquired by the insertion of medals or winnings such as small roles are stored in the slot machine 1. It is.

  The start switch 10 is a lever switch for giving an instruction to rotate the reels 111, 112, and 113 all at once as described above. The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are for stopping the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively, as described above.

  As described above, the setting switch 15 is operated when changing a setting value for determining the payout rate (medal payout rate) of the slot machine 1.

  As described above, the selector 16 determines whether the medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 as a regular medal or a foreign object, and distributes it, and when a medal is received during a game standby or the like (the slot machine 1 accepts medal insertion). In the state of permitting the medals), the medals are accepted together with the detection of the medals.

  Connected to the reel substrate 100 are a left reel motor 101, a middle reel motor 102, a right reel motor 103, a left reel sensor 121, a middle reel sensor 122, a right reel sensor 123, an external concentration terminal plate 190, and a door switch 4s. .

  The left reel motor 101, the middle reel motor 102, and the right reel motor 103 are stepping motors that accelerate, decelerate, and stop the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively. The left reel sensor 121, the middle reel sensor 122, and the right reel sensor 123 detect rotational angle positions of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively.

  The external concentration terminal board 190 receives signals relating to game information such as medal payout and medal insertion, and signals relating to security such as door opening, setting value change, insertion error and payout error, and outputs them to the hall computer. . The door switch 4s transmits a door opening / closing switch signal.

  A power supply device 510, a hopper device 520, an auxiliary storage unit full sensor 530s, and a set value change switch 540 are connected to the power supply device substrate 500. The power supply device 510 is provided with a power switch 511 and a reset switch 512, and these switches are connected to the power supply device substrate 500 via the power supply device 510. As described above, the hopper device 520 pays out medals in accordance with winning a game.

  The power switch 511 is operated when supplying power to the entire slot machine 1.

  The reset switch 512 stops outputting the error signal and outputs a reset switch signal for recovering from the error state.

  The auxiliary storage unit full tank sensor 530s detects this when the number of medals stored in the auxiliary storage unit 530 exceeds a predetermined number. Therefore, when detection by the full sensor 530s is performed, the amount of medals stored in the hopper device 520 exceeds a predetermined amount that can be stored, and the auxiliary storage unit 530 also exceeds a predetermined number that can be stored. Become.

  The setting value change enable switch 540 transmits a setting change enable signal for enabling the operation of the setting switch 15 described above.

  The example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above. In a game by the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, when the player operates the start switch 10 in a state where the number of medals is determined, the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 are rotated. When the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 are operated, the corresponding reels 111, 112, and 113 are controlled to stop. Then, when all the reels 111, 112, and 113 are stopped, the game result is determined from the combination of symbols on the active line, and a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded as necessary.

  Hereinafter, control for realizing the game playability performed by the slot machine 1 in a more characteristic manner will be described in more detail.

First, symbols and winning combinations in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a partial enlarged view of the symbols displayed on the display window 21 and the display window 21, and FIG. 6 is a payout table for each winning combination in the slot machine 1 (description of gaming benefits given by each winning combination) Table). FIG. 7 is an array diagram showing a symbol array of reel bands attached to the reels 111, 112, and 113.

[Reel design]
As shown in FIG. 7, each reel 111, 112, 113 has a symbol string (for example, 21 symbols arranged by arranging a plurality of types (for example, 9 types) of symbols at regular intervals. Reel bands 151, 152, and 153 (specifically, a left reel band 151, a middle reel band 152, and a right reel band 153) on each of which a designated symbol row is written are attached.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the reels 111, 112, 113 are stopped, among the symbols arranged in the symbol row of the reel bands 151, 152, 153 in the display window 21. The predetermined number (for example, three) of continuous symbols are arranged so as to be visible.

  The plural types of symbols arranged on each reel band include “white 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as white 7 symbol), “red 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as red 7 symbol), and “blue 7” symbol (hereinafter referred to as “white 7 symbol”). Then, it is called blue 7 symbol). These symbols are symbols imitating the number “7”. Each of the white 7 symbols is painted in white, and the red 7 symbols are painted in red. In addition, the blue 7 design is painted in blue.

  The white 7 design, red 7 design and blue 7 design are larger than other designs, and the colors are relatively conspicuous, such as white, red and blue. It is easier to see compared to the design.

  In addition to the above 7 symbols and BAR symbols, “Bell symbol”, which is a symbol of a bell, and “Watermelon symbol”, which is a symbol of a watermelon. In addition, there are a “cherry symbol” which is a symbol imitating cherry (cherry) and a “replay symbol” which is a symbol imitating the letters “RP”. For example, at least one of these symbols is arranged on the reel bands 151, 152, and 153. FIG. 7 shows the arrangement of “7 symbols” and “bell symbols” of white, red, and blue on the reel bands 151, 152, and 153. Note that the array element number (indicated by 1 to 21 in FIG. 7) is a number indicating the position where the symbol is arranged on the reel band, and in the following, the type of the reel (left, middle) as required. , Any of the right) and a sequence number are used to explain the design. For example, the 4th symbol on the left reel 111 refers to the 4th symbol on the reel band 151, that is, the “blue 7 symbol”, and the 9th “red 7 symbol” on the middle reel 112. This refers to the symbol of array number 9 in the reel band 152 (“red 7 symbol”). Further, a detailed description of the fact that many (9) “bell symbols” are arranged on the left reel will be described later.

[Effective line]
FIG. 5A shows a partially enlarged panel 20 with the display window 21 as the center. From the display window 21, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 111, 112, 113 can be visually recognized. Here, the positions at which three consecutive symbols are displayed are referred to as “upper stage (or upper stage position)”, “middle stage (or middle stage position)”, and “lower stage (or lower stage position)” from the top. For example, in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol is displayed in the upper row, the blue 7 symbol is displayed in the middle row, and the white 7 symbol is displayed in the lower row. In this manner, in the display window 21, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the display window 21 from “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

The panel 20 is provided with a BET lamp (not shown). The BET lamp lights, for example, lamps “BET1”, “BET2”, and “BET3” according to the number of bets inserted. Is. “BET1” is 1 bet (the number of medals multiplied is 1), “BET2” is 2 bets (the number of medals multiplied is 2), “BET3” is 3 bets (MAX bet, multiplied medals) Each number corresponds to the number of bets.
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, one game is played with 3 bets (MAX bets).

  When all of the reels 111, 112, and 113 are stopped, it is determined that the symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to be described later are prepared (a combination that becomes a linear type or a combination other than a linear type). Is determined in advance as an effective line. A combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is determined to be displayed as a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the display window 21, if the respective symbols are not arranged on one active line, the predetermined winning combination is determined. It is not determined that the corresponding symbol combination mode is displayed. In such a case, it is determined that a disparate combination pattern is displayed.

Next, the effective line in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5E. The effective line shown in FIG. 5B is an effective line that is arranged in a lower right direction, which is “upper-middle-lower” connecting the upper position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the lower position of the right reel. 171 (hereinafter, referred to as “right-down line 171”) and “lower stage—middle stage—upper stage” connecting the lower position of the left reel, the middle position of the middle reel, and the upper position of the right reel shown in FIG. 5C. There are two effective lines that are in the form of a straight line.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, an effective line 173 (hereinafter referred to as “upper stage-middle stage-upper stage”) having a V shape connecting the upper stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the upper stage position of the right reel. V-shaped line 173 ") and an inverted V-shaped" lower stage-middle stage-lower stage "connecting the lower stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the lower stage position of the right reel shown in FIG. There are two non-linear types (other than the straight type) of effective lines 174 (inverted V-shaped lines 174).

  The effective line is not limited to the linear type or the non-linear type as described above. Further, the number of bets in one game may be a form in which a game can be started if it is 1 bet or more, or a form in which a game can be started only by a MAX bet. Further, it is possible to increase the corresponding effective line as the number of bets increases, and the effective lines are fixed regardless of the number of bets (for example, the above-mentioned four effective lines are always set for one bet or MAX bet). All may be effective).

  Further, the panel 20 is turned on (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and a player or the like (such as hall staff) An error lamp that informs the player), a start lamp that starts lighting (or flashes) when the bet reaches the number of bets that can be started (3 bets), and prompts the player to operate the start switch 10, A replay lamp (not shown) or the like is provided to notify the player that replay is possible when the game result is replay (described later).

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the winning combination (including what is called a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 shows combinations of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1 and their benefits (the number of payouts, etc., hereinafter referred to as a game privilege). Note that FIG. 6 may be displayed on the panel 20 or the like as a payout table for the player (a simple description of the gaming benefits of each winning combination).

  As described above, the reels 151, 152, and 153 are attached to the reels 111, 112, and 113, respectively. The order of symbols, the types of symbols, and the like are different for each reel band. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed in the display window 21 in an overlapping manner. It is something without. In addition, as long as the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is not displayed in the display window 21, the order of symbols and the types of symbols of several reel bands may be the same.

  Then, when all of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113 (hereinafter referred to as “all reels”) are stopped, a predetermined content is displayed based on the display contents (pattern combination mode) displayed in the display window 21. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one or more active lines in the display window 21.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one or more active lines. A symbol corresponding to a (predetermined) winning combination (this is called a winning combination symbol). ) Combination, or winning symbols.

  The slot machine 1 already has “white 7 symbol”, “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “bell symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “cherry symbol” and “RP symbol”. As described above, among these, the “white 7 symbol”, “red 7 symbol”, and “blue 7 symbol” are more conspicuous and easier to identify than the other symbols. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped.

  On the other hand, the “bell symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “cherry symbol”, and “RP symbol” are not conspicuous, and are particularly difficult to identify (difficult to identify) during rotation of the reel. That is, in order for a player to identify these symbols, high visual acuity is required, as represented by the “eye-pressing” technique described later. Therefore, in order to identify these symbols and aim to stop them in the display window 21, even a highly skilled player (a player who is proficient in a game) needs high-precision “eye-push” technology. And In other words, beginners who are unfamiliar with the game, and those who have intermediate “leveling” skills that are not even skilled, although they have higher “leveling” skills compared to beginners, while the reels are rotating These “bell symbols”, “watermelon symbols”, “cherry symbols”, and “RP symbols” are difficult to identify.

  FIG. 7 shows the symbols (“White 7 Symbol”, “Red 7 Symbol”, and “Blue”) on the reel bands 151, 152, and 153 attached to the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, respectively. 7 symbol "), and a symbol string on which" bell symbol "is written are explanatory diagrams showing a state where the symbol string is developed in a plane. Among these easy-to-identify symbols, only one “red 7 symbol” and “blue 7 symbol” are arranged on each reel 111, 112, 113, and the left reel for “white 7 symbol”. Although only two are arranged in 111, only one is arranged in the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113. In addition, the colors are easy to see compared to other patterns such as white, red and blue. These symbols are easy for a player to make a target symbol because of the color and the size of the symbol even while the reel is rotating.

  Of the symbols that are difficult to identify, at least three “bell symbols” are arranged on each of the reels 111, 112, and 113 (specifically, as shown, the left reel 111 has 9 And five on the middle reel 112 and three on the right reel 113).

  Each of the above symbols is merely a symbolic symbol by itself, but becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by being a predetermined combination. That is, only one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination. However, as will be described later, when the winning combination is cherry, only one symbol corresponds to the winning combination. In the following, the winning combination shown in FIG. 6 and a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the corresponding winning combination will be described.

[Big Bonus]
In FIG. 6, the winning combination indicated as BB is a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”). In this BB, the following five types are determined in advance as combinations of corresponding symbols (BB symbols). That is,
"White 7 design-White 7 design-White 7 design"
"Red 7 design-Red 7 design-Red 7 design"
"Blue 7 design-Blue 7 design-Blue 7 design"
"Red 7 design-Red 7 design-Blue 7 design"
"Red 7 design-Red 7 design-White 7 design"
Is predetermined. When any of these combinations are aligned on one effective line, the BB symbols are aligned.

  When the BB symbols are aligned, a gaming bonus called a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as BB game) is given. This BB game is concentrated on a plurality of games where medals can be easily acquired, and is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out as a prize. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the BB game ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, when the BB symbols are aligned (the game having the BB symbols aligned), no medals are awarded. That is, having the BB symbols together serves as an opportunity to move to the BB game. In addition, since only one BB symbol is arranged on each of the reels 112 and 113 (see FIG. 7), the BB symbol is not displayed unless the BB symbol is accurately aimed in the display window 21 and stopped. Can't align. As described above, the stop operation aiming at the target symbol (in this example, the BB symbol), that is, “to push”, is a technique (or skill, game player) in the spinning-type gaming machine represented by the slot machine 1. This is one of the operations that must be performed intentionally).

Therefore, if the player's technique of “pressing” is high, it becomes easy to display (stop) the target symbol at a position aimed at (for example, in the display window 21).
On the other hand, if the player's technique of “pressing” is low, it will not be easy (or difficult) to display (stop) the target symbol at the target position.

  Further, BB is further divided into “BB1” to “BB5”, which are distinguished as separate BBs. That is, different winning values are associated with “BB1” to “BB5” (see FIG. 10 described later). In the following, when referring to BB, it is assumed that all of “BB1” to “BB5” are included, and in other cases, “BB ○ (○ is a number corresponding to any one of 1 to 5). ) "Or any other kind of BB.

  In the slot machine 1, the total number of medals that can be acquired in each BB game from “BB1” to “BB5” is almost the same. Therefore, the BB game having the same contents is played regardless of which of “BB1” to “BB5” is won. However, the preparation period (AT activation preparation period) until the AT (assist time) game set after the end of each BB game is started is different. Thus, when the BB symbols are prepared, the player can play after determining the number of games until the player develops the game, that is, until the AT game is started.

[Replay]
In FIG. 6, “RP symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” is determined in advance as a combination pattern of the corresponding symbol (replay symbol) for the winning combination indicated as replay.

  When the replay symbols are ready, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, a game to be played as the next game can be executed as a replay without inserting medals or performing a betting operation (for example, automatically betting). In this case, the number of valid lines is the same as the number of valid lines in the game with replay symbols.

  As described above, even when the replay symbols are arranged, no medal is given, and a role as an opportunity to shift to the replay game is given. A feature of the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume a new medal (bet operation) in the next game instead of not paying out a medal. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the winning probability, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Accordingly, the slot machine 1 has a probability of winning about once every seven times (details will be described later). Thereby, it is possible to keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range. That is, by providing a winning combination of replay, it is possible to have a role of suppressing excessive medal consumption during the game progress.

  Although not particularly shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the replay symbols are uniformly arranged on the reels 111, 112, and 113 in the present embodiment. For example, the number of other symbols (symbols different from the replay symbols) arranged between the replay symbols and the replay symbols is changed from one to a maximum of four. In this way, the replay symbols can be aligned without the need for pressing by reel stop control described later. In the slot machine 1, the left reel 111 and the right reel 113 may be displayed at either the upper position or the lower position. Therefore, the left reel and the right reel 113 may be displayed from the replay symbol to the replay symbol. It is possible to have up to six other symbols arranged in The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” means that a predetermined winning combination has been selected by lottery, and the winning symbols may be aligned on the active line on the condition that the lottery has been won. It becomes possible. However, as described above, if the “promotion” fails, even if the lottery is won, the winning symbol may not be aligned on the active line. This is called “missing”.

[bell]
In FIG. 6, the winning role indicated as bell includes “bell design-bell design-bell design”, “white 7 design-bell design-bell design”, “red 7 design-bell design-bell design”, “Blue 7 design-bell design-bell design” is predetermined. If you win the bell, any combination of these will be available. In the left reel 111, nine bell symbols are arranged, and the bell symbols in the left reel 111 are arranged such that two bell symbols can be displayed at the upper position and the lower position. For example, in the first to fifth bell symbols, when the first bell symbol is displayed at the lower position, the third bell symbol is displayed at the upper position. When the third bell symbol is displayed at the lower position, the fifth bell symbol is displayed at the upper position. The same is true for the bell symbols in Nos. 8 to 12 and the bell symbols in Nos. 15 to 19. As a result, when the bell symbols are displayed at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111, the bell symbols are displayed on the two effective lines (for example, the effective line 171 and the effective line 174). There is a possibility that they will be aligned.
When the bell symbols are aligned, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals are paid out. At this time, the payout of medals is performed when the game ends. That is, when the bell symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out six medals is given.

Here, the bell is provided with five types of bell 1, bell 2, bell 3, bell 4, and bell 5, and these bells 1 to 5 are respectively in the pushing order of the reels (stop operation procedure). , Hereinafter referred to as “push order”). That is, when an operation according to the pressing order corresponding to the selected bell is performed, it is possible to display bell symbols at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111. For example, in the case of winning the bell 1, when the left reel 111 → the middle reel 112 → the right reel 113 is followed, the left reel 111 reads “the bell symbol of array number 1 and the bell symbol and array of array number 3”. "No. 5 bell symbol" at the lower and upper positions, or "No. 8 bell symbol and SEQ ID No. 10 bell symbol and SEQ ID No. 12 bell symbol" at the lower and upper positions, or The reel stop control is performed to display the bell symbol of array number 15 and the bell symbol of array number 17 and the bell symbol of array number 19 at the lower position and the upper position. Thereby, it is determined that the bell symbols overlap with two effective lines (for example, the effective line 171 and the effective line 174). Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[6 sheets x 2 = 12 sheets]
It becomes.

On the other hand, when a pressing order that does not correspond to the selected bell (Bell 1 to Bell 5) is performed, in the left reel 111, the bell symbol or the white 7 symbol, red only in one of the upper and lower positions. Reel stop control is performed to display either 7 symbols or 7 blue symbols. Thereby, it is determined that the bell symbols are aligned only on one effective line (for example, the effective line 172). Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[6 sheets x 1 = 6 sheets]
It becomes.

In the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113, bell symbols are arranged uniformly. As with the replay symbol described above, for the middle reel 112, at most four other symbols are arranged between the bell symbol and the bell symbol, and for the right reel 113 between the bell symbol and the bell symbol. It is assumed that up to six other symbols are arranged. That is, when aligning the bell symbols, there is no loss of alignment on at least one effective line.
In the following, when the term “bell” is used, all the bells 1 to 5 are included.

[watermelon]
For the winning combination shown as watermelon in FIG. 6, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (watermelon symbol).

  When the watermelon symbols are aligned, the same prescribed number (for example, 6) of medals is paid out as when the bell symbols are aligned. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the watermelon symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out six medals is given.

  Thus, it can be said that the bell and the watermelon are the winning roles that can be expected to increase the number of medals and suppress the consumption of medals when the game is advanced. However, if the frequency of winning the bell and the watermelon increases, the player can increase the medals simply by proceeding with the game (there may be an increase in medals without winning the BB). A), the game performance of the slot machine 1 is impaired. It is also feared that it will be easy for players to win excessive medals and the profit balance with the hole will be lost. For these reasons, the winning roles of Bell and Watermelon have the role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the game, and the same or less than that of replay. The winning probability is reduced so that As for the watermelon symbol, as in the case of the above-mentioned replay symbol, there is no problem even if the watermelon symbols are arranged uniformly on the reels 111, 112, and 113 and aligned without the need for pressing (not particularly shown in FIG. 7).

[Cherry]
In FIG. 6, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance for the winning combination shown as cherry. As for the cherry symbol, only one cherry symbol is displayed on the active line as “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol” (in this example, either the upper position or the lower position of the right reel 113). It is considered that the cherry pattern is complete. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is paid out in the game.

  Therefore, it is not determined that the cherry symbols are arranged according to the combination of symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but only for at least one reel, the symbols displayed on the active line when the reels are stopped. It can be said that it is determined that they are aligned. However, in the slot machine 1, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” referred to above is the right reel 113.

Here, in this embodiment, as is clear from the above-described effective line (see FIG. 5), when the cherry symbols on the right reel 113 are displayed at the upper position and the lower position, two effective lines (in this case, It is determined that the cherry symbols overlap with the effective lines 172 and 173, or the effective lines 171 and 174). Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[1 sheet x 2 = 2 sheets]
It becomes. That is, when it is determined that the cherry symbols are aligned, it is always determined that the cherry symbols are overlapped with the two active lines. Therefore, when the cherry symbols are aligned, there are always two payouts. Become.

  In addition, as with the bell and watermelon described above, the cherry also has a role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals in the progress of the game, and is similar to or less than the replay. The winning probability is reduced so that

  Note that, unlike the replay symbols described above, the cherry symbols can be surely aligned if they are not pushed by placing them on the reels 111, 112, 113 (particularly the right reel 113). It is also possible to make the design impossible. For example, only one cherry symbol is arranged on the right reel 113, and it is difficult to align the cherry if it is not pressed (not particularly shown in FIG. 7).

  In addition, since the above-described bell, watermelon, and cherry are all winning combinations corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, these will be collectively referred to as “small roles” as necessary. That is, when the small role symbols are prepared, a prescribed number of medals are paid out, and all the processes from the lottery process to the granting of the bonus are completed in one game.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the bell, watermelon, and cherry are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, small roles may be provided. For example, different types of symbols from the bell symbol, watermelon symbol, and cherry symbol are provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small part.

[Loose]
If none of the winning combinations shown in FIG. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a winning combination that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of combinations of bonus symbols (BB symbols), and they cannot be aligned unless they are pressed. Therefore, the player can play a game while trying and determining which bonus symbols are available.

  In addition, the combination aspect of a symbol and a symbol is not limited to the said symbol and the combination aspect of the said symbol. For example, in addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate. Further, the number of symbols arranged on each reel band 151, 152, 153 is not limited to 21.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main control board 300. Note that the following processing is executed by the main CPU 301 unless otherwise specified. FIG. 8 shows a basic one-game processing procedure in the slot machine 1.

(Step S1)
First, in step S1, the main CPU 301 executes an initial setting for preparing for a game start. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

(Step S2)
In the next step S2, the main CPU 301 multiplies by the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 6 or by pressing the MAX bet switch 8 (or the bet switch 7) when there are already stored medals. The number is determined, and the operation of the start switch 10 is awaited. In other words, the BET process is executed until the multiplication of one game is determined and the start switch 10 can be operated.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 301 starts the game by operating the start switch 10 in the operation waiting state in step S2, and determines whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. The internal lottery process is executed. In this internal lottery process, all reels 111, 112, 113 that start to rotate in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation, or automatically after a predetermined time elapses). This is executed in order to determine whether any winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game in a stage before the stop control is performed. That is, only when the lottery result of the lottery corresponds to any winning combination, the corresponding winning combination is allowed.
The internal lottery process executed by the main CPU 301 corresponds to the internal lottery means of the present invention.

(Step S4)
Next, in step S4, the main CPU 301 executes a reel rotation process for starting the rotation of all the reels 111, 112, 113 with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 111, 112, and 113 start to rotate, the depressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 is validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that the switches 11, 12, and 13 are activated is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation process is executed. The operation effective lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop switches 11, 12, and 13, respectively. Alternatively, the pressing operation of the reel stop switches 11, 12, and 13 may be validated on the condition that a predetermined rotational speed has been reached after all the reels 111, 112, and 113 have started rotating.

(Step S5)
In step S5, when the player presses down the left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13, the main CPU 301 turns off the operation valid lamps in the order in which they are received, and the corresponding reels. A reel stop process for stopping the rotation of 111, 112, and 113 is executed.
The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 correspond to the stop operation means of the present invention, and the main CPU 301 that executes the reel stop processing corresponds to the reel stop control means of the present invention. To do.

(Step S6)
In the next step S6, when the main CPU 301 determines in step S5 that the rotation of all the reels 111, 112, and 113 has been stopped, the display content displayed on the active line (design combination) Then, a determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by checking what is permitted as a result of the internal lottery determined in step S3.

(Step S7)
In step S7, the main CPU 301 executes a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step S6. When the winning combination is BB or replay, various game privileges such as a change of the game state and replay are executed. In other words, the payout process includes a process of granting various game benefits such as a game state change and replay (hereinafter referred to as “game privilege grant process”).
The payout process executed by the main CPU 301 corresponds to the game value providing means of the present invention.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process.

[Startup process]
Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail. FIG. 9 specifically shows each process performed in the start process.

(Step S101)
First, in step S101, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted or the bet switch 7 or the MAX bet switch 8 has been operated. At this time, if it is determined that a bet operation or a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that a bet operation or a medal has not been inserted, the process proceeds to step S105. This determination is made when there is an operation for placing a medal corresponding to a MAX bet (that is, insertion of three or more medals) or a MAX bet (that is, the bet switch 7 is operated three times. Alternatively, it is assumed that only when the MAX bet switch 8 is operated).

  Further, in the replay game, since a new medal bet is not required, the MAX bet command is stored in the main RAM 304 in the replay game process described later, and the MAX bet command automatically sets the MAX bet state. (Details will be described later). That is, the determination in step S101 is satisfied even when the MAX bet command is stored in the main RAM 304.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 301 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub-control board 400 when there is a medal insertion in step S101. If there is a bet operation in step S101, a bet operation command (credit detection command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 301 determines the bet number (only the MAX bet in this example) as an acceptance process, and lights a BET lamp corresponding to the bet number.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 301 executes an operation input validation process for the start switch 10. Here, the operation input of the start switch 10 is validated, and the operation input is waited until the operation input of the start switch 10 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

(Step S105)
In the next step S105, the main CPU 301 determines whether the operation input of the start switch 10 has been validated, and if it has been validated, whether the operation input of the start switch 10 has been accepted. When the operation input of the start switch 10 is validated in step S104, when the operation input of the start switch 10 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S106.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation input of the start switch 10 has not been validated, the main CPU 301 returns to step S101 and repeats the subsequent processing.

(Step S106)
In step S <b> 106, the main CPU 301 receives the operation input of the start switch 10 received in step S <b> 105 and executes an operation input invalidation process for the start switch 10. That is, when an operation input of the start switch 10 is accepted in the step 105, subsequent operation inputs of the start switch 10 are not accepted. At this time, the main CPU 301 transmits a start command to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 301 extracts a random number triggered by an operation input of the start switch 10. After the random number is extracted here, the process proceeds to the next step S108.
The timing for extracting the random number at this time is an appropriate extraction timing in the programming process, such as immediately after the operation input of the start switch 10 or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can be set. If only the random number value extracted in step S107 is reflected in the flag processing (step S108) described later, random numbers are extracted every time an operation input of the start switch 10 is received in step S108 and subsequent steps. (However, random numbers extracted after step S108 are not reflected in the flag processing, that is, if there are random numbers extracted during the rotation of the reel, processing such as discarding is performed. And).

(Step S108) (Step S109)
In step S108, as a flag process, it is determined (random number value collation) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in a hit value determination table described later. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds to (or matches or matches) a predetermined winning random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is set to ON (= 1). The flag corresponding to the winning combination turned ON at this time is referred to as the winning combination winning flag. For example, if the winning combination is watermelon, the watermelon winning flag is turned ON.
In step S <b> 109, the main CPU 301 transmits a command related to the winning combination winning flag (winning command) to the sub-control board 400.

  Then, in the flag process, when determining the winning value determination table as a determination reference when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BB game flag to be described later. A hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. This game state flag includes a BB game in-progress flag (a in-game flag performed based on a hit value determination table shown in FIG. 10B described later). When these game state flags are in the OFF (= 0) state, the normal game in-progress flag is always in the ON state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) means that the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be aligned only when the corresponding establishment flag is ON. It will be. Therefore, when the established flag corresponds to the lost flag, none of the winning symbols can be aligned. In step S107 and step S108, since random number lottery is performed in the slot machine 1, the processing in these step S107 and step S108 will be referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery. Note that the process from the random number extraction to the flag process corresponds to the internal lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 8 described above). Hereinafter, the establishment flag including the loss flag is referred to as an internal lottery flag as necessary.

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game executed once before the game) has timed out (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). Determine whether. The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer has timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S110. The determination in step S109 loops until the wait timer times out.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 301 starts rotation of all the reels 111, 112, and 113. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 111, 112, and 113 become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop switches 11, 12, and 13 are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of each reel stop switch 11, 12, 13 has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain its rotation at the constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop switches 11, 12, and 13) by the player is accepted. .

(Step S112)
In step S <b> 112, the main CPU 301 transmits a reel rotation command to the sub control board 400.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 301 resets the wait timer, starts the wait timer until the next start process, and ends the start process.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is a winning combination permitted in the game. This means that a predetermined winning combination is won. The winning combination permitted here is reflected in the subsequent processing (reel stop processing, determination processing, payout processing, etc.) as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery as the “establishment flag” described above.

In the slot machine 1, the range of random values when performing random number extraction (this is called the extraction range) is determined in advance as an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random values), but 0 to 32767 (2 ¹⁵ = 32768 random values) or 0 to 65535. (2 ¹⁶ = 65536 random values) may be taken. If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the range of random number values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random number values are extracted in a biased manner.

Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if a random value corresponding to a winning combination “A” (“A” is the name of each winning combination) among random numbers in the extraction range (0 to 16383) is “1”, When the extracted random number value is “1”, the result of the internal lottery is “winning“ A ””, and the winning flag of the winning role “A” (A winning flag) is information in the game. It will be processed as a command. In addition, if this is used, the winning probability of “A” (the probability that the winning combination “A” is selected as the result of the internal lottery, the lottery probability) is calculated from the extraction range and the random number corresponding to the winning combination “A”. can do. In other words, in the example of the winning role “A”,
[Total number of random values corresponding to “A” / Total number of random values in the extraction range]
Is 1/16384, and the winning probability of “A” is 1/16384.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. Therefore, in the example of the winning combination “A”, the random value “1” in the extraction range is a winning value corresponding to the winning combination “A”. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of BB is a continuous random value “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in the extraction range, the range of the winning value of BB Is a random value from “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any one of the random number values “1” to “4”, it means that “BB has been won” as a result of the internal lottery.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value is sometimes referred to as a winning allowance.

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 specifically show the winning value and the internal lottery probability for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1. Each of these is stored in advance in the main control board 300 (main ROM 303) as a hit value determination table. The winning value determination table stores a plurality of winning value determination tables with different internal lottery probabilities for the normal state and during the BB game. In addition, the hit value determination table can be determined in advance for each so-called set value (for example, six levels of settings 1 to 6). 10 and 11 are hit value determination tables in the case of setting 6. FIG.

  FIG. 10A shows a range of winning values (random number range) for each winning combination and losing in a game played in a normal state (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”). Called the decision table). FIG. 11A shows only the BB hit value in the normal game in more detail.

  As described above, BB is further divided into five types from “BB1” to “BB5”. In the BB game triggered by any of the winning flags from “BB1” to “BB5”, the game content (for example, the number of medals that can be acquired) is the same. However, game bonuses added after the end of the BB game are included (details will be described later).

  In addition, each BB has a range of winning values that will be won only by BB (referred to as a single winning value) and a range of winning values that will be won by both “BB + other winning roles (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry)” (Value per winning). In addition, although it was set as all the winning combinations (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry) except BB as said other winning combination, it is not restricted to this.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, when BB is won, the state where the BB winning flag (hereinafter referred to as “BB winning flag”) is turned on is carried over to the next game and beyond. For this reason, even if the BB symbols are not aligned in the game won BB, the BB symbols can be aligned after the next game. On the other hand, when winning other winning roles (Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry), these winning flags will not be carried over after the next game, so the winning symbols may be aligned only in the winning game. It becomes possible. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is the winning value for the shared winning of “BB + other winning combination”, even if the BB symbol is not aligned in the game, it can be aligned in the next game or later. If the winning combination (replay, bell, watermelon, cherry) is not arranged in the selected game, it is impossible to arrange in the next game or later.

The single winning value of BB corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination as well as the single winning value such as Bell and Replay. That is, in FIG. 10A, for example,
When the extracted random number value is “1”, it corresponds to the value for the single winning of Bell 1.
When the extracted random number value is “2300”, it corresponds to a single winning value for watermelon.
When the extracted random number value is “2800”, it corresponds to the value per single winning of cherry.
When the extracted random number value is “5000”, it corresponds to a single winning value for replay.
It becomes. Similarly, in FIG. 11A,
When the extracted random number value is “2900”, it corresponds to a single hit value of BB2.
When the extracted random number value is “2950”, it corresponds to a single hit value of BB4.
Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value. Such a winning combination is called a single winning combination.

On the other hand, the share winning value of BB is, for example, in FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “2977”, it corresponds to a shared winning value of BB1 + watermelon.
When the extracted random number value is “2995”, it corresponds to the shared winning value of BB2 + Bell2.
When the extracted random number value is “3000”, it corresponds to a shared winning value of BB2 + cherry.
As described above, a plurality of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. As described above, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, it means that any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won. This is because the two winning flags of BB and the other winning combination (that is, replay, bell, watermelon or cherry) are simultaneously turned ON in the flag processing described above (see step S108 in FIG. 9). is there. Such a winning combination is called a shared winning combination.

  When the extracted random number value corresponds to the BB single winning value, the corresponding winning flag is also referred to as a BB single flag. Further, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the BB shared winning value, the corresponding winning flag is also referred to as a BB duplication flag.

Regarding the BB winning value, the range of winning values obtained by summing (summing up) the single winning value and the shared winning value is the winning value of the entire BB, thereby calculating the winning probability of the entire BB. Can do. That is,
BB (Overall) 130/16384 (1 / 126.03)
Thus, the winning probability of the entire BB is calculated.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10B shows a range of winning values (random number range) for each winning combination and lose in the BB game (this is referred to as a “bonus game determination table”). FIG. 11B shows only the BB hit value in the BB game in more detail. Here, “BB1” to “BB5”, which are BB duplication flags, are struck through, but even if this is a BB duplication flag, other winning combinations other than BB, that is, watermelon, bell , Only the cherry is valid. Therefore, in addition to the winning probabilities shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b), the actual winning probability of the winning combination excluding BB is the respective winning value that becomes the BB duplication flag in FIG. 11 (a). The winning value corresponding to the winning combination will also be included.

  Further, according to FIG. 10B, during the BB game, replay lottery is not performed in addition to BB. During the BB game, the hit value of the bell occupies most of the extraction range (the total number of win values is 12,000). Therefore, during the BB game, the bell is often won about three times in four times. In addition, instead of the increase in the hit value of the bell, the hit value corresponding to the loss has decreased significantly (total number of hit values of 3548). For this reason, during the bonus game, the possibility of being extremely lost compared to the base game is reduced, and medals can be efficiently acquired by winning the bell.

  The determination of the winning value in the “BB1” to “BB5” games is a common bonus game determination table (FIG. 10B). The game content is the same in the BB game triggered by any winning flag from “BB1” to “BB5”. As is clear from FIG. 10B, the bonus game determination table includes a possibility of losing. In addition, since the winning situation during the BB game, that is, how many (number of times) the winning combination is won cannot always be constant, the contents of any of the games “BB1” to “BB5” are the same. The total number of medals can be slightly different.

[Reel stop processing]
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping a reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of each reel stop switch 11, 12, 13) is awaited. First, an outline of the reel stop process will be described. In the slot machine 1, processing for reel stop control is performed by a so-called “table method”.

  In the reel stop process, first, a reel stop control table (not shown) is selected according to a winning flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. This reel stop control table is provided for each of the reels 111, 112, and 113 in accordance with the internal lottery flag and for each pressing order, and depending on which of the reels 111, 112, and 113 is the first reel. It is to be selected. Here, the “first reel” refers to a reel that stops first when a stop operation is accepted first.

  In particular, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1 to bell 5, a reel stop control table for correct push order and a reel stop control table for incorrect push order are provided. Only when the pressing order corresponding to each is followed, the reel stop control table for the correct pressing order is selected for the left reel 111. Thus, as described above, the reel stop control in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111 is executed only when the pressing order is correct.

  And it will be in a standby state until pressing operation of each reel stop switch 11,12,13 is received. In these standby states, a pressing operation is accepted for each of the left reel 111, the middle reel 112, and the right reel 113, and this reel stop processing is performed until all the reels 111, 112, 113 are stopped.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop switches 11, 12, 13 are received (stopping operation procedure) is a stopping operation procedure (or pressing order) called “forward pressing”, “reverse pressing”, and “medium pressing”, respectively. Say).

The above-described “forward push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 111 first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop switch 11 first). From the reel operation order to stop after
[Left reel → Middle reel → Right reel],
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Left reel → Right reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. The latter stop operation procedure is also called “order scissors push”.

The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 113 is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop switch 13 is pressed first). From the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second,
[Right reel-> middle reel-> left reel]
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Right reel → Left reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. The latter stop operation procedure is also called “reverse scissor pressing”.

The “intermediate push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 112 first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop switch 12 first). From the operation order of reels to be stopped later,
[Center reel → Left reel → Right reel],
Or
The operation is further divided into two stop operation procedures [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  Hereinafter, the details of the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 mainly in accordance with the stop operation procedure of “forward press”.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 301 selects a reel stop control table according to an internal lottery flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared in advance for all the internal lottery flags, and these are stored in the main control board 300 (main ROM 303) as read-only table data.

(Step S202)
When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in the above step S201, it enters a standby state until a pressing operation of each reel stop switch 11, 12, 13 is accepted. In step S202, in this standby state, the main CPU 301 has a flag (left reel stop flag LF) indicating that the left reel 111 is in a stopped state is OFF (LF = 0), and the left reel stop switch 11 It is determined whether or not a pressing operation is accepted. When it is determined that the left reel stop flag LF = 0 and the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 has been accepted, that is, the first (first) left in accordance with the “forward pressing” stop operation procedure. When the reel stop switch 11 is pressed, the main CPU 301 moves the process to step S203, and determines that the left reel stop flag LF = 0 is not satisfied or that the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is not accepted. In this case, that is, the first (first) reel stop switch (in this case, the middle reel stop switch 12 or the right reel stop switch 13 corresponds) is pressed in accordance with a stop operation procedure other than “forward press”. Sometimes, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). Here, since the stop operation of the left reel 111 is accepted first according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the first reel stop flag is in an OFF state (F = 0) in this step S203. Yes. Therefore, the determination in step S203 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S204.
On the other hand, in the case of a stop operation procedure other than “forward press”, the determination in step S203 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S208.

(Step S204)
In step S <b> 204, the main CPU 301 performs a first reel stop process (left reel first reel stop process) for the left reel 111. In the left reel first reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.
At this time, if the winning flag corresponds to the bell 1, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order. Therefore, in the left reel 111, the reel stop control in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is performed. Executed (stop control is executed by a reel stop control table (not shown) for correct pushing order). However, when the winning flag corresponds to Bell 2 to Bell 5, since the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the pushing order, any one of the bell symbol, the white 7 symbol, the red 7 symbol, and the blue 7 symbol is performed on the left reel 111. The reel stop control is executed so that the reel is displayed only at either the upper position or the lower position (stop control is performed by a reel stop control table (not shown) for incorrect push order).

(Step S205)
In step S205, the main CPU 301 determines a reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 112 and right reel 113. For example, when the winning flag corresponds to a watermelon, the symbol displayed on the active line of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 111), that is, the upper or lower position in the display window 21, is the winning combination symbol. If it is a symbol (watermelon symbol) that is likely to become, the corresponding winning symbol (watermelon symbol) of the remaining reels (middle reel 112, right reel 113) is aligned on the effective line based on the symbol. The possible reel stop control table is selected.
When the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, the reel stop control table for correct order of pushing is selected for the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113).

This point will be specifically described. For example, it is assumed that, for example, the watermelon symbol is stopped at the upper position in the display window 21 in the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 111). In this case, a reel stop control table capable of aligning the watermelon design with either the right-down line 171 or the V-shaped line 173 is selected. That is, when the second and third stop operations are received by the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113) that are still rotating, either the right descending line 171 or the V-shaped line 173 is applied. A reel stop control table capable of stopping the watermelon symbol is selected.
Similarly, in the left reel 111, for example, when the watermelon symbol is stopped at the lower position in the display window 21, when the stop operation is received in the remaining reels (the middle reel 112 and the right reel 113), the right reel A reel stop control table capable of aligning the watermelon design to either the rising line 172 or the inverted V-shaped line 174 is selected. Note that a symbol group (three symbols) displayed in the display window 21 on the reel in the stopped state is called a stop eye.

  That is, in the “forward push” stop operation procedure, only the left reel 111 is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the upper position or the lower position, the corresponding winning combination is still in either of the two active lines. It is possible to align the symbols. Therefore, at the stage of this step S205, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

(Step S206)
In step S206, the main CPU 301 sets the first reel stop flag to ON (F = 1), and proceeds to the next step S207.

(Step S207)
In step S207, the main CPU 301 sets the left reel stop flag LF to ON (LF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

  At this time, reception information (for example, this is referred to as “reel rotation stop command”) based on the reception of the pressing operation of the left reel 111 in steps S202 to S207 is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400. For example, when the determination in step S202 is satisfied, information related to the reception position where the pressing operation has been received (reception position information, such as a “reel stop operation reception command”) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and step S206 is performed. In step S207, the reel stop switch (left reel stop switch 11) is pressed such that information relating to the stop eye (stop eye information, such as “stop eye command”) is transmitted to the sub-control board 400. The reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at each timing and at a timing when the reel (left reel 111) is stopped. “Reception position information” means a stop eye displayed on the display window 21 for the reel when it is assumed that the reel immediately stops at the timing (time point) when the pressing operation of the reel is accepted. . The “stop eye information” means a stop eye actually displayed on the display window 21 when the reel is stopped.

(Step S208)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S203 that the first reel stop flag is ON (F = 1), in step S208, the main CPU 301 sets the internal lottery flag as the left reel stop process. Based on the corresponding reel stop control table (in this case, the stop operation is accepted in accordance with a stop operation procedure other than forward pressing, the reel stop control table determined in step S213 or step S220 described later), the corresponding winning symbol Execute stop position control. At this time, the left reel 111 is the second or third stop reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S204 to S206 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S207. Transfer.

(Step S209)
In step S209, the main CPU 301 determines whether all the reels 111, 112, and 113 have been stopped. For example, if the determination in step S203 is satisfied, if the process from step S204 to step S207 is performed, the left reel stop flag LF is still ON (LF = 1). Since the right reel 113 is still rotating, the determination in this step S209 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202 to repeat the subsequent processing. When the processing from step S202 onward is executed again, the left reel 111 is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the processing moves to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that all the reels are stopped (this step S209 = YES), the main CPU 301 shifts the processing to step S224.

(Step S210)
In step S210, the main CPU 301 indicates that the flag indicating that the middle reel 112 has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0), and the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 is accepted. Judge whether it was done. At this time, if it is determined that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 has been accepted, the process proceeds to the next step S211, and if it is determined that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 has not been accepted. Moves the process to step S217.

(Step S211)
In step S211, the main CPU 301 determines whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203. Here, according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1) at this time, so the determination in step S211 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S216. .

(Step S212) (Step S213) (Step S214)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the first reel stop flag is in the OFF state (F = 0), the main CPU 301 performs the same processing as that described in steps S204 to S206. This is executed in steps S212 to S214. That is, when the pressing operation of the middle reel stop switch 12 is accepted in accordance with the “middle pressing” stop operation procedure, the first reel stop process (medium reel first reel stop process) is performed for the middle reel 112 (step S212). ) Reel stop control tables for the remaining left reel 111 and right reel 113 are determined (step S213), and the first reel stop flag is turned ON (F = 1) (step S214).

  If the winning flag corresponds to Bell 2 or Bell 3, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order in Step S213. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for correct pressing order in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is selected. However, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, bell 4, or bell 5, the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the pressing order, and therefore, on the left reel 111, the bell symbol (white 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, blue 7 symbol) Is selected only in either the upper position or the lower position, and the reel stop control table for incorrect push order is selected.

(Step S215)
Next, in step S215, the main CPU 301 sets the middle reel stop flag MF to ON (MF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

(Step S216)
When a stop operation according to a stop operation procedure other than “middle press” is accepted, in step S216, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag (in this case, the above-described reel stop control table). Based on the reel stop control table determined in step S206 or step S220 described later), the control of the stop position of the corresponding winning symbol is executed. At this time, the middle reel 112 becomes the second or third stop reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S212 to S214 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S215. .

  Note that the reception information (including reception position information and stop eye information) is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400 for the middle reel 112 as well, as described for the left reel 111. That is, the reception information based on the reception of the pressing operation of the middle reel 112 in steps 210 to S216 is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400. For example, when the determination at step S210 is satisfied, the reception position information at which the pressing operation has been received is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and stop eye information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at steps S214 and S215. In this way, the reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 each time the reel stop switch (medium reel stop switch 12) is pressed and when the reel (middle reel 112) is stopped. .

  When the stop operation according to the stop operation procedure of “forward push” is accepted, only the left reel 111 and the middle reel 112 are stopped, and the right reel 113 is still rotating and stopped. Since the right reel stop flag RF is not OFF, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S202 again, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

(Step S217)
In step S217, the main CPU 301 has a flag indicating that the right reel 113 has been stopped (right reel stop flag RF) is OFF (RF = 0), and the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted. Judge whether it was done. Here, if it is determined that the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 has been accepted in accordance with the “forward pressing” stop operation procedure, the determination in step S217 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S218.

(Step S218)
In step S218, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0), as in steps S203 and S211. Here, when the stop operation procedure of “forward press” is followed, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1) at this time, the determination of this step S218 is not satisfied and the step The processing is moved to S223.

(Step S219) (Step S220) (Step S221)
If it is determined in step S218 that the first reel stop flag is in the OFF state (F = 0), the same processing as that described in steps S204 to S206 is performed in steps S219 to S219. This is performed in step S221. That is, when the pressing operation of the right reel stop switch 13 is accepted according to the stop operation procedure of “reverse pressing”, the first reel stop process (right reel first reel stop process) is performed for the right reel 113 (step 1). In step S219, the reel stop control table for the remaining left reel 111 and middle reel 112 is determined (step S220), and the first reel stop flag is turned on (F = 1) (step S221).

  If the winning flag corresponds to bell 4 or bell 5, the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order in step S220. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for correct pressing order in which the bell symbols are displayed at both the upper position and the lower position is selected. However, when the winning flag corresponds to bell 1, bell 2, or bell 3, the stop operation does not follow the pressing order. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the left reel stop switch 11 is accepted, the left reel 111 The reel stop control table for the wrong answer in the pressing order in which one of the symbols, bell symbol, white symbol, red symbol and blue symbol is displayed only in either the upper position or the lower position is selected. .

(Step S222)
Next, in step S222, the main CPU 301 sets the right reel stop flag RF to ON (RF = 1), and moves the process to step S209.

(Step S223)
When a stop operation according to a stop operation procedure other than “reverse pressing” is accepted, in step S223, the main CPU 301 performs a reel stop control table (in this case) corresponding to the internal lottery flag as the middle right reel stop process. The control of the stop position of the winning symbol is executed based on the reel stop control table determined in step S205 or step S212. At this time, the right reel 113 is the second or third stop reel (second reel or third reel), and all the processes in steps S219 to S221 are bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S222. .

  Note that also for the right reel 113, reception information (including reception position information and stop eye information) is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400 in the same manner as described for the left reel 111 and the middle reel 112. That is, the reception information based on the reception of the pressing operation of the right reel 113 in Steps 217 to S223 is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control board 400. For example, when the determination at step S217 is satisfied, the reception position information at which the pressing operation has been received is transmitted to the sub-control board 400, and stop eye information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 at steps S221 and S222. In this way, the reception information is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 each time the reel stop switch (right reel stop switch 13) is pressed and the timing when the reel (right reel 113) is stopped. .

(Step S224)
In step S <b> 224, the main CPU 301 transmits information indicating that the reel stop process has ended (this is referred to as “reel stop command”) to the sub-control board 400. Thus, the reel stop process is terminated.

  In the above, the case where the stop operation according to the stop operation procedure of “forward press” is mainly received has been described. Description is omitted. By the way, when a stop operation according to the “middle push” stop operation procedure is accepted, there are some differences from the above description, and therefore, description will be given below.

  That is, when the “middle press” stop operation procedure is followed, unlike the step S205 in the “forward press” (or the step S220 in the “reverse press”), any of the four active lines is still at this point. It is also possible to arrange the corresponding winning combination symbols. In other words, if the symbol at the middle position among the stops of the first stop reel (in this case, the middle reel 112) is a symbol that may be a winning symbol, it will be on the effective line based on that symbol. In addition, a reel stop control table capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols of the remaining reels (the left reel 111 and the right reel 113) is selected.

  This point will be specifically described. For example, in the first stop reel (in this case, the middle reel 112), it is assumed that a symbol that may become a winning combination symbol is stopped at the middle position in the display window 21. In this case, all of the lower right line 171, the upper right line 172, the V-shaped line 173, and the reverse V-shaped line 174 are positioned at the middle stop position of the middle reel 112 as an effective stop position (a pattern capable of forming an effective line). (Stop display position), the corresponding winning combination symbols of the remaining reels 111 and 113 can be aligned in all the active lines. Therefore, in the case of “middle push”, it is possible to align the corresponding winning symbols of the remaining reels 111 and 113 on any of the right-down line 171, the right-up line 172, the V-shaped line 173, and the reverse V-shaped line 174. A correct reel stop control table is selected. Therefore, when a stop operation according to the “middle push” stop operation procedure is accepted, only the middle reel 112 is stopped, and if there is a winning symbol at the middle position, it is still on any of the four active lines. It is also possible to align the winning winning symbols. Therefore, at the stage where the process of step S215 is performed, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Retraction control]
In the reel stop process, reel stop control is performed to draw the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the winning flag as much as possible into the display window 21 (especially on the active line). Such reel stop control is also referred to as so-called “pull-in control”. In this pull-in control, a single symbol is one frame, and a predetermined number of frames (that is, a predetermined number of symbols) is set as an upper limit. Is done. Specifically, for example, four frames are determined in advance as a range that can be stopped in the display window 21 (hereinafter referred to as “pull-in controllable range”) when a reel stop operation by the player is accepted. If there is a winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination allowed in the game within the range, control is performed to bring the symbol into the display window 21 and stop the reel. The “pull-in controllable range” here refers to the maximum number of frames that the reel can move in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. (4 frames in the above example). In the slot machine 1, 21 symbols are written on each of the reel bands 151, 152, and 153, and the drawing-in control of the symbols is performed with an upper limit of 4 symbols among them.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if the winning combination symbol corresponding to the winning combination allowed in the game is not present in the display window 21 when the reel stop operation is accepted, If the winning symbol is within the range that can be drawn, the winning symbol can be moved to the display window 21 and stopped. In addition, by performing this pull-in control, even if the timing at which the player presses the winning symbol is somewhat early, if the winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed. It can be pulled into the display window 21 and stopped. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of spillage as much as possible. As described above, “missing” means that the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired, and the gaming bonus is lost.

  As described above, the replay symbol and the bell symbol are uniformly arranged on the reels 111, 112, and 113, respectively. For example, the number of other symbols arranged between the replay symbol and the replay symbol is 1 to a maximum of 4 for the middle reel 112, and 1 to a maximum of 6 for the left reel 111 and the right reel 113. Has been. For this reason, when the replay is a winning flag, the replay symbol can always be drawn on any of the effective lines by the pull-in control. As a result, the player can always arrange the replay symbols without needing to push.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop process is completed, the main CPU 301 has the winning combination symbols on any active line in the display window 21 (whether the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed). A determination is made as to whether or not. When all the reels are stopped by this reel stop processing, the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line from the stop eye mode in the display window 21 (the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination) Is displayed). In particular, the stop eye when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes called a “out”, and in the following, the stop eye when all the reels are in a stopped state is referred to as “out”. It is called dice.

  Specific contents of the determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
First, in step S301, the main CPU 301 determines whether a BB game is currently being played. This is to determine an ON (= 1) state and an OFF (= 0) state of a game state flag, which will be described later as a BB game flag. At this time, if it is determined that the BB game flag is OFF, the determination in step S301 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S302. At this time, if it is determined that the BB game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not BB symbols are aligned on any valid line. When it is determined that the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (for example, when “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is aligned on the effective line 171), this step S302 The determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S303. At this time, if it is determined that BB symbols are not aligned on any active line, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S303)
In the next step S303, the main CPU 301 executes a BB game start process (details will be described later). Here, as the BB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained is performed.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the replay symbols are aligned on any active line. When it is determined that the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (when “RP symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” is aligned on any of the effective lines 171 to 174), step S304 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S305. At this time, if it is determined that the replay symbols are not aligned on any active line, the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the main CPU 301 executes a replay game process. In this replay game process, a MAX bet command is temporarily stored in the main RAM 303 in order to start the next game with the same bet number (MAX bet in this example) as the bet number in the game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the main CPU 301 turns off the replay winning flag and ends the determination process. In this case, the replay winning flag that was turned on in step S108 is turned off.

(Step S307)
In step S307, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the small role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines. When it is determined that the small role symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (for example, when “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is aligned with any of the effective lines 171 to 174), the book The determination in step S307 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S308. At this time, if it is determined that there is no small role symbol on any active line, the process proceeds to step S310.

(Step S308)
In the next step S308, the main CPU 301 pays out a prescribed number of medals according to the small role symbols arranged on any of the active lines (dispensing a prescribed number of medals from the hopper device 520). At this time, the main CPU 301 displays the payout number of medals on the payout number display unit 25. As a result, the player is notified (or notified or displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role have been paid out. Note that information on payout (payout command) regarding the number of medals to be paid out may be transmitted to the sub-control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub-control board 400.

(Step S309)
In step S309, the main CPU 301 turns off the corresponding small role winning flag and ends the determination process. In this case, the small role winning flag turned on in step S108 is turned off. Specifically, as a single winning role, if you win the bell, turn off the bell winning flag, if you win a watermelon, turn off the watermelon winning flag, if you win a cherry Turn off the cherry winning flag.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning combination (“small role + BB” or “replay + BB”) with the bonus is won and it is determined in step S304 or step S307 that the small role symbols (or replay symbols) have been prepared. In this step S309, the small role winning flag (or replay winning flag) is turned OFF, but the BB winning flag is not turned OFF but is turned ON and carried over from the next game onward.

(Step S310)
Next, when it is determined in step S310 that none of the winning symbol symbols are aligned on the active line, that is, when any of the determinations in step S302, step S304, or step S307 is not satisfied, The main CPU 301 executes a loss process. It should be noted that the outcome displayed on the display window 21 when the processing of step S310 is performed is also referred to as “losing eye (disjoint pattern combination mode)”.
In the losing process, when the winning flag that is ON at this time is a winning flag other than the BB winning flag, the winning flag is turned OFF. Further, when none of the winning flags is ON (that is, when the lose flag is ON), the lose flag is turned OFF. Therefore, if the winning flag does not correspond to the BB winning flag, “missing” is determined at this point.

  When the winning flag corresponds to the BB winning flag, the winning flag is not turned off and is carried over after the next game. As a result, the winning flag is carried over until the corresponding winning combination symbol can be aligned without causing any loss of BB. Therefore, the player can be confident that the BB's gaming benefits can always be obtained without worrying about losing the winning combination (BB), which has a higher profit level than other winning combinations (for example, replays and small roles). You can enter the game with a feeling. In particular, a player with a low level of skill can practice practicing as many times as necessary until the BB symbols are aligned.

  The processing from step S302 to step S310 is executed in the case of a normal game. Next, processing (processing after step S311) executed during the BB game will be described.

(Step S311)
In step S <b> 311, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the effective role symbols during the BB game are available. The “effective combination during BB game” here is a collective term for winning combinations in which medals are paid out during a BB game including bell, watermelon, and cherry. If it is determined that the active role symbols in the BB game are aligned on any active line, the determination in step S311 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S312. At this time, if it is determined that there is no BB game effective role symbol on any active line, the process proceeds to step S314.

(Step S312)
In the next step S312, the main CPU 301 pays out a specified number of medals corresponding to the active role symbols in the BB game that are aligned on any of the active lines (pay out a specified number of medals from the hopper device 520). ). At this time, the main CPU 301 displays the payout number of medals on the payout number display unit 25. As a result, the player is notified (or notified and displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the active combination in the BB game have been paid out. As described in step S308 above, the payout information (payout command) regarding the number of medals to be paid out at this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub-control board 400. It may be a thing.

(Step S313)
In step S313, the main CPU 301 executes a BB game end determination process (details will be described later).

(Step S314)
In step S314, the main CPU 301 turns off the establishment flag (including a winning flag or a lost flag). That is, in this step S314, the loss flag is also turned OFF.

[BB game start processing]
When the determination in step S304 is satisfied, a BB game start process is executed (see FIG. 13). This BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S304-1)
First, in step S304-1, the main CPU 301 determines whether the BB winning flag is ON (= 1). Here, as described above, there are five types of BB, “BB1” to “BB5”. Therefore, the BB winning flag also exists from the BB1 winning flag to the BB5 winning flag. That is, in step S304-1, it is determined which of the BB1 winning flag to the BB5 winning flag is ON. If the determination in step S304-1 is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step S304-2. If the determination in step S304-1 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S304-6.

(Step S304-2)
In step S304-2, the main CPU 301 turns on the BB game in-progress flag corresponding to the BB winning flag determined to be turned on in step S304-1. Regarding the BB game in-progress flag, a BB1 in-game flag to a BB5 in-game flag are provided corresponding to BB1 to BB5.
At this time, the main CPU 301 sets the BB winning flag to OFF (= 0). Further, at this time, the main CPU 301 transmits a command (BB game executing command) indicating that the BB1 game to the BB5 game are being executed to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S304-3)
Next, in step S304-3, the main CPU 301 selects a bonus game determination table (a hit value determination table for the BB game) shown in FIG. Thereby, a game in which the winning value determination table is changed to the bonus game determination table from the next game is executed.

(Step S304-4)
In step S304-4, the main CPU 301 clears the cumulative payout number count during the BB game. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the BB game is started with the same multiplier as that of the normal game, that is, with 3 bets (3 cards).

(Step S304-5)
In step S304-5, the main CPU 301 transmits a BB game start command to the sub-control board 400.

(Step S304-6)
If the determination in step S304-1 is not satisfied, in step S304-6, the main CPU 301 executes error processing. Such a case corresponds to a case where BB symbols are aligned even though the BB winning flag is OFF. In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Therefore, in error processing, a display notifying the occurrence of an error is performed by lamps such as the side lamp 5a, the speaker 33a, and the like.

[BB game end determination process]
As described with reference to FIG. 13, in step S314, the BB game end determination process is executed. The BB game end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S314-1)
First, in step S314-1, the main CPU 301 adds the payout number of the game to the cumulative payout number in the BB game in response to the medal payout in step S312 (see FIG. 13).

(Step S314-2)
Next, in step S314-2, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the cumulative payout number during the BB game has exceeded 300. When it is determined that the cumulative payout number during the BB game does not exceed 300, the process proceeds to the next step S314-3, and when it is determined that the cumulative payout number during the BB game exceeds 300 The process moves to step S314-7.

(Step S314-3)
In step S314-3, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of remaining games (G) of the BB game is “0”. If it is determined that the remaining game number (G) of the BB game is not “0”, the process proceeds to the next step S314-4, and the remaining game number (G) of the BB game is “0”. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S314-7. In the slot machine 1, the maximum number of games that can be executed during the BB game is set to 30 times.

(Step S314-4)
In step S314-4, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of games (G) in the BB game and updates the number as the remaining number of games (G) in the new BB game.

(Step S314-5)
In step S314-5, the main CPU 301 displays the remaining game number (G) of the BB game updated in step S314-4 on the game progress indicator 24. As for the remaining game number (G) of the BB game, information related to the remaining game number (remaining game number command) is transmitted to the sub control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub control board 400. It may be a thing.

(Step S314-6)
In step S314-6, the main CPU 301 displays the total number of payouts in the BB game on the payout number display unit 25. Note that the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game may also be information on payout (payout command) transmitted to the sub control board 400 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like on the sub control board 400. Good.

(Step S314-7)
In step S314-7, the main CPU 301 turns off any of the BB1 game flags from the BB1 in-game flag to the BB5 in-game flag turned on in step S304-2 (see FIG. 14).

(Step S314-8)
In step S314-8, the main CPU 301 transmits a BB game end command to the sub-control board 400, and moves the process to step S314-6.
Then, the main CPU 301 performs the process of step S314-6 via step S314-8, and then ends the BB game end determination process.

[Basic control of production operation]
The above is an example of control by the main control board 300, but in the slot machine 1, various presentation operations are controlled by the sub control board 400 as the game progresses. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an outline of game processing controlled by the sub CPU 412. In the sub control board 400, various commands (start command, BB game start command, winning command, BB game end command, medal insertion command, bet operation command, reel rotating command, reel stop command received from the main control board 300 side. Etc., or various game processes based on the output signal) are appropriately performed. As described above, various commands output from the main control board 300 are temporarily stored in the sub control board 400 (sub RAM 415). Then, based on the command, an effect mode prepared in advance is selected and executed. Such effect modes are stored in the sub control board 400 (mainly the sub ROM 414 and the image ROM 422) as an effect mode data table (not shown), and a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the command are prepared.

  In the slot machine 1, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game (so-called AT (assist time) game) in which notification about the pressing order of the bells 1 to 5 is performed is performed for a predetermined period. In the AT game, the push order is notified for the bells 1 to 5. Since the notification of the pushing order is not performed in the normal game, the AT game doubles the number of medals that can be obtained when winning the bell compared to the normal game. Therefore, the AT game is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game, and the game can be advanced while gradually increasing the medals or without reducing the medals so much.

  A process (a process related to command analysis) performed when a start command and a BB game end command are received among the various commands will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the following processing is executed by the sub CPU 412 unless otherwise specified.

(Step S1000)
First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the received command is a start command. If it is determined that the received command is not a start command, the process proceeds to step S2100. If it is determined that the received command is a start command, the process proceeds to the next step S1100.

(Step S1100)
In step S1100, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the AT game flag is ON (= 1). This AT game in-progress flag is turned ON / OFF in an AT game in-progress flag storage area provided in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 415. At this time, if it is determined that the AT game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1500. If it is determined that the AT game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1200.

(Step S1200)
In step S1200, the sub CPU 412 executes an AT activation preparation process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1300)
In step S1300, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the AT activation preparation period (J) is “0” or less. The “AT activation preparation period (J)” means a period (number of games) required until an AT game is started. In other words, if the AT activation preparation period (J) is greater than “0”, the AT game is not started, but if the AT activation preparation period (J) is “0” or less, the AT game is started. It becomes. If it is determined that “J ≦ 0” is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2200. If it is determined that “J ≦ 0”, the process proceeds to the next step S1400.

(Step S1400)
In step S1400, the sub CPU 412 executes an AT game start process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the process of step S1400, the process proceeds to step S2200.

(Step S1500)
In step S1500, the sub CPU 412 subtracts “1” from the AT game remaining number (A), and stores the AT game remaining number (A) storage area provided in the sub RAM 415 as a new AT game remaining number (A). To remember.

(Step S1600)
In step S1600, the sub CPU 412 executes the next AT activation preparation process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1700)
In step S1700, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the push order notification flag is ON. This push order notification flag is turned ON / OFF in a push order notification flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 415. At this time, if it is determined that the push order notification flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1900. If it is determined that the push order notification flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1800.

(Step S1800)
In step S1800, the sub CPU 412 executes a push order notification process, details of which will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1900)
In step S1900, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the AT game remaining count (A) is “0”. When this AT game remaining count (A) becomes “0”, the AT game is ended. That is, in this step S1900, it is determined whether or not the AT game ends. At this time, if it is determined that “A = 0” is not satisfied, the process related to the command analysis is terminated, and if it is determined that “A = 0”, the process proceeds to step S2000.

(Step S2000)
In step S2000, the sub CPU 412 turns OFF (= 0) the flag (AT game flag) that is ON in the AT game flag storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1300.

(Step S2100)
In step S2100, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the received command is a BB game end command. At this time, if it is determined that the received command is not a BB game end command, the process related to the command analysis is terminated. If it is determined that the received command is a BB game end command, The process moves to S2200.

(Step S2200)
In step S2200, the sub CPU 412 executes an AT activation preparation period setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the AT activation preparation process will be described with reference to FIG. Since this AT activation preparation process is a process after receiving the start command in step S1000, it is further determined which winning combination the received start command (the start command) is won. That is, in the AT activation preparation process, the process proceeds after it is determined which winning combination the winning combination won in the game (hereinafter referred to as “the winning combination”) is.

(Step S1201)
In step S1201, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is cherry. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a cherry, the process proceeds to step S1204, and if it is determined that the winning combination is a cherry, the process proceeds to step S1202.

(Step S1202)
In step S1202, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “100”. Specifically, an AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) storage area is provided in the sub RAM 415, and “X = 100” is stored in the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) storage area.

(Step S1203)
In step S1203, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) from the AT activation preparation period (J) to obtain a new AT activation preparation period (J). This AT activation preparation period (J) is stored in the AT activation preparation period (J) storage area provided in the sub RAM 415.
Note that the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is cleared when the processing in step S1203 is performed. That is, when the processing of step S1203 is performed, “X” stored in the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) storage area becomes “X = 0”.

(Step S1204)
In step S1204, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is a watermelon. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a watermelon, the process proceeds to step S1206, and if it is determined that the winning combination is a watermelon, the process proceeds to step S1205.

(Step S1205)
In step S1205, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “50”, and moves the process to step S1203.

(Step S1206)
In step S1206, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is replay. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not replay, the process proceeds to step S1208. If it is determined that the winning combination is replay, the process proceeds to step S1207.

(Step S1207)
In step S1207, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “2”, and moves the process to step S1203.

(Step S1208)
In step S1208, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bell. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a bell, the process proceeds to step S1210, and if it is determined that the winning combination is a bell, the process proceeds to step S1209.

(Step S1209)
In step S1209, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT invocation preparation period reduction point (X) to “2”, and moves the process to step S1203.

(Step S1210)
In step S1210, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “1”, and moves the process to step S1203.

  Thus, in the AT activation preparation process, the AT activation preparation period (J) is shortened according to the winning combination won in the game. That is, the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) corresponds to the number of games subtracted from the AT activation preparation period (J). In particular, when the cherry and watermelon win the winning combination, the AT activation preparation period (J) will be greatly shortened.

  Next, the AT game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1401)
In step S1401, the sub CPU 412 transmits an AT game start effect execution command to the image sound generation board 420. As a result, various effects for notifying that the AT game has been started by the image sound generation board 420 are executed in the liquid crystal display device 41, the speakers 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a, and the like.

(Step S1402)
In step S1402, the sub CPU 412 sets the remaining AT game count (A). In the slot machine 1, the number of AT games is fixed to “50 times” regardless of the set value. Specifically, “50” is stored in the AT game remaining count (A) storage area provided in the sub-RAM 415. Therefore, in this step S1402, “50” is set as the remaining AT game count (A). The “50 AT games” is referred to as a set of AT games.

(Step S1403)
In step S1403, the sub CPU 412 turns the flag (AT game flag) ON (= 1) in the AT game flag storage area.

  Next, the next AT activation preparation process will be described with reference to FIG. The next AT activation preparation process is different from the AT activation preparation process in that it is executed during the AT game, but the process is substantially the same as the AT activation preparation process.

(Step S1601)
In step S1601, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is cherry. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not cherry, the process proceeds to step S1604, and if it is determined that the winning combination is cherry, the process proceeds to step S1602.

(Step S1602)
In step S1602, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “100”. That is, “X = 100” is stored in the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) storage area.

(Step S1603)
In step S1603, the sub CPU 412 subtracts the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) from the AT activation preparation period (J) to obtain a new AT activation preparation period (J).
Note that the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is cleared when the processing in step S1603 is performed. That is, when the process of step S1603 is performed, “X” stored in the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) storage area becomes “X = 0”.

(Step S1604)
In step S1604, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is a watermelon. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a watermelon, the process proceeds to step S1606, and if it is determined that the winning combination is a watermelon, the process proceeds to step S1605.

(Step S1605)
In step S1605, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “50”, and moves the process to step S1603.

(Step S1606)
In step S1606, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is replay. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not replay, the process proceeds to step S1608, and if it is determined that the winning combination is replay, the process proceeds to step S1607.

(Step S1607)
In step S1607, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “2”, and moves the process to step S1603.

(Step S1608)
In step S1608, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bell. At this time, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a bell, the process proceeds to step S1611. If it is determined that the winning combination is a bell, the process proceeds to step S1609.

(Step S1609)
In step S1609, the sub CPU 412 turns on the flag (push order notification flag) in the push order notification flag storage area (= 1).

(Step S1610)
In step S1610, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) to “2”, and moves the process to step S1603.

(Step S1611)
In step S1611, the sub CPU 412 sets the AT activation preparation period reduction point (X) to “0”, and moves the process to step S1603. That is, when no winning combination is won, the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is not awarded.

  Thus, in the next AT activation preparation process, the next AT activation preparation period (J) set after the end of the AT game is shortened according to the winning combination won in the game during the AT game. Processing is performed. In particular, when cherry and watermelon win the winning combination, the next AT start preparation period (J) will be greatly shortened.

  Next, the push order notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1801)
In step S <b> 1801, the sub CPU 412 transmits a push order notification effect execution command to the image sound generation board 420. As a result, various effects informing the push order corresponding to each of the bells 1 to 5 by the image sound generation board 420 are displayed in the small role navigation display unit 26, the liquid crystal display device 41, the speakers 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a, and the like. Will be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the pressing order corresponding to each of the bell 1 to bell 5 is displayed as “1”, “2”, “3”, and each reel stop is displayed to the player. The order of pressing the switches 11, 12, 13 is notified. FIG. 22A shows an example of a push order notification effect that is performed when a winning command for Bell 3 is received.

(Step S1802)
In step S1802, the sub CPU 412 turns OFF (= 0) the flag (push order notification flag) in the push order notification flag storage area.

  Next, the AT activation preparation period setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S2201)
In step S2201, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the AT activation preparation period (J) is “0” or less. At this time, if it is determined that the AT activation preparation period (J) is “0” or less, the process proceeds to step S2203, and it is determined that the AT activation preparation period (J) is not “0” or less. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2202.

(Step S2202)
In step S2202, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a BB game end command has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT activation preparation period setting process is started by receiving the BB game end command. At this time, if it is determined that the BB game end command has not been received, the AT activation preparation period setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the BB game end command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2203. Move.

(Step S2203)
In step S2203, the sub CPU 412 provisionally sets the next AT activation preparation period (NJ). This temporary set means that a next AT start preparation period (NJ) described later is stored in a next AT start preparation period (NJ) storage area provided in the sub RAM 415. In the slot machine 1, the next AT start preparation period (NJ) set with the BB1 to BB5 games as an opportunity or with the AT game as an opportunity is varied as follows. That is,
[BB1 game ... NJ = 800]
[BB2 game ... NJ = 900]
[BB3 game ... NJ = 1000]
[BB4 game ... NJ = 1100]
[BB5 game ... NJ = 1200]
[AT game ... NJ = 800]
As such, it is determined in advance. Therefore, when the process of step S2203 is executed, if the process of step S2100 is performed, the next AT activation preparation period (NJ) is set with reference to the type of BB, and the above-described steps S1400 and If the process has passed through the process of S2000, “800” is set as the next AT activation preparation period (NJ). In the slot machine 1, the next AT activation preparation period (NJ) set as an initial value is common to setting values “1” to “6”.

(Step S2204)
In step S2204, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not the AT activation preparation period (J) determined in step S2201 is a value smaller than “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not “J <0” as a result of updating the AT activation preparation period (J) in the AT activation preparation process in step S1200 and the next AT activation preparation process in step S1600. If it is determined that “J <0” is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is determined that “J <0”, the process proceeds to step S2205.

  Here, a case where “J <0” is described. For example, when the remaining period of the AT activation preparation period (J) is small (for example, J = 30), if the cherry is won, the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) by the cherry is “100”. Is given. Then, J−X = 30−100 = −70, and the value “J = −70” is obtained. Thus, when the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is larger than the remaining period of the AT activation preparation period (J), the AT activation preparation period (J) is shortened to “0” and the AT activation preparation period (J) is reduced to AT. An excessive subtraction of the activation preparation period shortening point (X) (the remainder of the shortening point) occurs. Hereinafter, the excess subtraction (the remainder of the shortening points) generated at this time, that is, the AT activation preparation period (J) when “J <0” is particularly referred to as “remainder period (J1)”. The remainder period (J1) is reflected in the processing after step S2205. When this surplus period (J1) occurs, it is temporarily stored in a surplus period (J1) storage area provided in the sub-RAM.

(Step S2205)
In step S2205, the sub CPU 412 calculates a new next AT start preparation period (NJ) by subtracting the remainder period (J1) from the next AT start preparation period (NJ) provisionally set in step S2203. At this time, the calculated new next AT invocation preparation period (NJ) is temporarily stored in the next AT invocation preparation period (NJ) storage area.

(Step S2206)
In step S2206, the sub CPU 412 sets the new next AT activation preparation period (NJ) calculated in step S2205 as the AT activation preparation period (J). Thereby, the AT activation preparation period (J) in the AT activation preparation period setting process is determined.

(Step S2207)
In step S2207, the sub CPU 412 sets the next AT start preparation period (NJ) temporarily set in step S2203 as the AT start preparation period (J). Thereby, the AT activation preparation period (J) in the AT activation preparation period setting process is determined.

  As described above, when the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) exceeds the remaining period of the AT activation preparation period (J), the excess period (remaining shortening point) is surplus period (J1). Subtract from the next AT activation preparation period (NJ). Accordingly, the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) acquired as the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is not discarded, and the acquired AT activation is not discarded. All the preparation period shortening points (X) are effectively used without being wasted.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of an effect (an example of an image) during and after the AT game performed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As described above, FIG. 22A shows an effect during an AT game, in which the pushing order of bells (in this case, bell 3) is displayed, and the remaining number of times of the AT game (A) is It is displayed that it is “0” (display of “saw GAME 0/50” in the upper right of the image). In addition, “TOTAL 500” is displayed at the bottom of the image, and this indicates the total number of games when AT games are continuously played (in this case, 10 AT games of 50 times). Is performed continuously).

After the stop operation for all reels is completed after FIG. 22A, in the game in which the AT game is ended, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, the characters A and B A state of fighting is executed as a production.
Then, when the character A wins, as shown in FIG. 22D, a state in which the character A screams “Defeat!” Is executed as an effect. In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 22D is when the second set (next set) of AT games is continuously played after the end of the first set of AT games (that is, when the AT games are continuously played). To be done.
On the other hand, when character A is defeated, a message “END” is displayed as shown in FIG. 22E, and the total number of AT games “TOTAL500” is displayed at the bottom of the image. In this way, the effect shown in FIG. 22 (e) is when the second set (next set) of AT games is not continuously played after the end of the first set of AT games (that is, when the AT game does not run continuously). ).

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the AT activation preparation period (J) until the AT game is started after the end of the BB game and at the start of the AT game is set. . This AT activation preparation period (J) is shortened according to the winning status of various winning roles until winning BB during the normal game, and according to the winning status of various winning roles during the AT game during the AT game. The Rukoto. Further, when the AT activation preparation period (J) becomes “0” (when the AT game is started), the next AT activation preparation period (J) is newly set. The next AT activation preparation period (J) can be “0” depending on the winning status of various winning roles in the AT game, and therefore it is possible to generate a continuous chain of AT games. Therefore, it is possible to provide a revolving type gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play and is interesting for the player.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a slot machine 1A according to a second embodiment, which is another embodiment of the first embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the slot machine 1A has the same structure and the like as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, description of the parts and symbols already described is omitted, and only new processing and the like will be described. The slot machine 1A is different from the slot machine 1 described above in that an RT (replay time) game in which the winning probability of replay is changed as compared with the base game can be performed. Therefore, the game state flag referred to in the flag processing described in step S108 (see FIG. 9) is replaced with the RT game flag (based on a hit value determination table shown in FIG. 24C described later). ) Is newly provided. Hereinafter, the process related to the RT game will be described in detail.

  FIG. 23 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1A and its benefits (the number of payouts, etc., hereinafter referred to as a game privilege). 23, in addition to the contents described in FIG. 6 in the first embodiment, a plurality of types of replays, that is, replays 1 to 3 are newly provided. The replay 1 to replay 3 will be described below.

[Replay]
In FIG. 23, “RP symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” and “Bell symbol-RP symbol-RP symbol” are determined in advance as combinations of corresponding symbols (replay symbols) for the winning combination indicated as replay. It has been. The arrangement of the RP symbol and the bell symbol on each of the reels 111, 112, and 113 is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  Here, there are three types of replay: replay 1 (hereinafter also referred to as “normal replay”), replay 2 and replay 3 (hereinafter also referred to as “rush replay”). The winning combination corresponds to the reel pushing order (stop operation procedure, hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”). That is, when the selected replay is Replay 2, when an operation according to the corresponding pressing order is performed, bell symbols can be displayed at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111. It is possible. Also, if the selected replay is Replay 3, when an operation according to the corresponding pressing order is performed, bell symbols can be displayed at the upper and lower positions on the left reel 111. It is possible. In Replay 2 and Replay 3, only the pressing order of the first reel (first reel) is determined, and the second and subsequent reels (second reel, third reel) are pressed. The order is unquestioned.

  For example, when replay 3 (rush replay) is won, the left reel 111 is set when the push order “right reel 113 → middle reel 112 → left reel 111” or “right reel 113 → left reel 111 → middle reel 112” is followed. Reel stop control for displaying any of the bell symbols “array number 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 12, 15, 17, 19” at the upper position or the lower position. Is done. As a result, combinations of symbols corresponding to the inrush replay are arranged on the effective line.

  On the other hand, when a pressing order not corresponding to the selected replay (replay 2 or replay 3) is performed, reel control is performed to display the RP symbol at the upper or lower position of the left reel 111. As a result, combinations of symbols corresponding to the normal replay (replay 1) are arranged on the effective line.

  FIG. 24 specifically shows the winning value and the internal lottery probability for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1A. That is, the difference from the slot machine 1 is that the replays 1 to 3 are provided and the hit value determination table of FIG. 24 (a) and 24 (b), the internal lottery probability excluding replay is the same as FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (b), respectively, and the internal lottery probability of BB (see FIG. 11). The slot machine 1 and the slot machine 1A are also common (illustration of the internal lottery probability of BB is omitted).

  FIG. 24C is also stored in the main control board 300 (main ROM 303) in advance as a hit value determination table. The hit value determination table in FIG. 24C is a determination table referred to during the RT game (hereinafter referred to as “RT game determination table”). Also for this RT game determination table, a separate hit value determination table can be determined in advance for each set value (for example, six levels of settings 1 to 6) (Note that FIG. 24C shows setting 6). It is a hit value determination table in the case of.

  In the slot machine 1A, the RT game is started when a predetermined condition is established.

  Here, the RT game is a state in which a state where the winning probability of replay is easier to win than the normal game is continued for a predetermined number of games (game period).

  In the RT game determination table of FIG. 24C, the random number range of the replay hit value is set to be relatively large compared to the above-described normal game determination table (see FIG. 24A), and Is set to be relatively narrow. Except for replay and loss, the RT game determination table and the base game determination table have the same random number width (range of winning values) for each winning combination.

  Specifically, the difference between the base game and the RT game will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (c).

  In the regular game, the winning probability of replay is about 7.3 and the probability of losing (about 1.47) is very high. It is a gaming state that is almost impossible to continue. That is, the normal game is a game that is played during a normal state in which no BB game is played and no RT game is played.

  On the other hand, the RT game has a replay winning probability of about 1.64th, which is about 4.4 times easier to win than the replay winning probability in the normal game. It is extremely high compared to the game. Furthermore, in the RT game, since the probability of being lost (about 4.85) is lower than that in the normal game, the player is more likely to win the replay than to lose. For this reason, it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the player can continue the game with almost no medals.

  For this reason, in RT games compared to regular games, replays are more likely to be won than lost games, so players can play games with a reduced degree (ratio) of medals held by players. Or, it is possible to play a game while slightly increasing medals. Therefore, the player can play the game without greatly reducing the medals held.

  Next, determination processing in the slot machine 1A will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the determination process in the slot machine 1 includes the point that the main CPU 301 performs the RT game setting process after step S304 (step S400) and the case where it is determined that the BB game is not being performed (step S301 = NO). The difference is that the main CPU 301 performs the RT game end determination process (step S500) and the main CPU 301 performs the RT game mid-process after step S308 (step S600). Hereinafter, these three differences will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the RT game setting process executed in step S400 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
In step S401, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT game flag is ON. The RT game in-progress flag is turned ON / OFF in an RT game in-progress flag storage area provided in the main RAM 304. At this time, if it is determined that the RT game flag is ON, the RT game setting process is terminated. If it is determined that the RT game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S402. Move.

(Step S402)
In step S402, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the winning combination that has been won is a rush replay. That is, it is determined whether or not either Replay 2 or Replay 3 has been won. At this time, if it is determined that the entry replay (either replay 2 or replay 3) has not been won, the RT game setting process ends, and if it is determined that the entry replay has been won. Then, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S403)
In step S403, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the symbols aligned on the active line are combinations of symbols corresponding to the inrush replay in step S307. That is, it is determined whether or not the entry replay is won and the answer is correct in the order of pressing. At this time, if it is determined that the correct answer has not been made in the order of entry replay (that is, if Replay 2 or Replay 3 is not aligned on the effective line but Replay 1 is aligned on the effective line), the RT When the game setting process is completed and it is determined that the correct answer is reached in the order of pressing the rush replay, the process proceeds to step S404.

(Step S404)
In step S404, the main CPU 301 sets “50” to the remaining RT game count (R). This RT game remaining number (R) is stored in an RT game remaining number (R) storage area provided in the main RAM 304. That is, in step S404, it is determined to start 50 RT games.

(Step S405)
In step S405, the main CPU 301 turns on the RT game flag and ends the RT game setting process.

  In this way, the RT game is started when the correct answer is made in the order of pressing the rush replay (replay 2 or replay 3) during the non-RT game and the non-BB game.

  Next, the RT game end determination process executed in step S500 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S501)
First, in step S501, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT game flag is ON. At this time, if it is determined that the RT game flag is not ON, the RT game end determination process is terminated. If it is determined that the RT game flag is ON, The process proceeds to step S502.

  If the determination in step S501 is not satisfied, no processing is performed and the RT game end determination process ends. This is the case when the gaming state is controlled during the base game or RT game preparation period. That is, when the gaming state is controlled during the base game or RT game preparation period, the base game flag is ON or the RT game preparation period flag is ON, so the RT game flag is OFF. The determination in step S501 is not satisfied, and the RT game end determination process is ended as it is, and the base game is continuously executed.

(Step S502)
In step S502, the main CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the RT game remaining number (R) set in step S404 (see FIG. 26), and sets the RT game remaining number (R) as a new RT game remaining number (R). (R) Store in the storage area.

(Step S503)
In step S503, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining RT game count (R) is “0”. At this time, when it is determined that the remaining RT game count (R) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S505, and when it is determined that the remaining RT game count (R) is “0”. Moves the process to step S504.

(Step S504)
In step S504, the main CPU 301 turns off the RT game flag. As a result, the RT game end determination process ends, and the RT game ends with the game.

(Step S505)
In step S505, the main CPU 301 determines whether any of the BB1 winning flag to the BB5 winning flag is ON. At this time, if it is determined that none of the BB1 winning flag to BB5 winning flag is ON, the RT game end determining process is terminated, and any of the BB1 winning flag to BB5 winning flag is ended. Is determined to be ON, that is, if any of BB1 to BB5 is won in the RT game, the process proceeds to step S504. As described above, when the process of step S504 is performed via step S505, it indicates that the RT game is ended (halfway ended) by winning the BB.
In the slot machine 1, in the RT game, after the set number of games are performed without winning BB, the game is temporarily returned to the normal game (normal state).

  Next, the RT game midway termination process executed in step S600 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S601)
First, in step S601, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not the RT game flag is ON. At this time, if it is determined that the RT game in-progress flag is ON, the RT game mid-terminating process is terminated, and if it is determined that the RT game in-progress flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S602. Move processing.

(Step S602)
In step S602, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not one of the bells 1 to 5 has been won. At this time, when it is determined that none of the bells 1 to 5 has been won, the RT game mid-terminating process is terminated, and it is determined that one of the bells 1 to 5 has been won. In that case, the process proceeds to step S603.

(Step S603)
In step S <b> 603, the main CPU 301 determines whether or not a correct answer has been made in the order of pressing the bell that is the winning combination after winning one of the bells 1 to 5. Specifically, determination is made based on whether or not the number of medals paid out in step S308 is 12 (6 sheets × 2). At this time, if it is determined that the correct answer was made in the order of pressing the bells, the RT game mid-terminating process was terminated, and it was determined that the correct answer was not set in the order of the bells being pressed. In that case, the process proceeds to step S604.

(Step S604)
In step S604, the main CPU 301 sets the RT game in progress flag to OFF (= 0), and ends the RT game midway processing.

  In this way, even if the RT game is started, if the correct answer is not made in the order in which the bells are pushed, the RT game is ended halfway. Also, in the slot machine 1A, the winning combination with the pressing order is not notified except during the AT game described later. Therefore, when the RT game is started except during the AT game, the push order of the bells is not notified, so that the RT game is likely to end in the middle.

  Also in the slot machine 1A, the AT game is played by the sub control board 400. The control by the sub-control board 400 is performed in the same manner as the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22, but the difference between the slot machine 1 and the slot machine 1A will be described below.

FIG. 29 shows processing related to command analysis in the slot machine 1A.
That is, the process related to command analysis in the slot machine 1A is different from the process in the slot machine 1 in that the process in step S1500 is not performed and the process in step S3000 is performed.

  In the slot machine 1A, in the AT game, not only the bells 1 to 5 but also the replay 2 and the replay 3 are notified of the pressing order. Therefore, during the AT game, the RT game is likely to be started, and if the player performs a reel stop operation according to the push order notification, the RT game is started during the AT game (so-called “so-called”). , ART (assist replay time) game is started). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, in the slot machine 1A, the remaining number (A) of AT games is not predetermined. Therefore, the AT game continues until an end condition described later is satisfied.

(Step S3000)
In step S3000, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not a condition for ending the AT game (hereinafter referred to as “end condition”) is satisfied. The end condition is that the remaining number of times (R) of the RT game is “0”. That is, in step S3000, the sub CPU 412 determines whether or not “R = 0”. This is determined based on whether or not the received command transmitted from the main control board 300 includes information related to the RT game flag. If it is determined that “R = 0”, the process proceeds to step S2000. If it is determined that “R = 0” is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2200.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1A, when the RT game is started during the AT game, the AT game is ended together with the end of the RT game.

FIG. 30 shows the AT game start process in the slot machine 1A.
That is, in the AT game start process in the slot machine 1A, the AT game remaining number (A) set in the process of step 1402 is not defined. Thereby, it is almost certain that the RT game is started during the AT game.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1A according to the second embodiment, similarly to the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the AT activation until the AT game is started with the BB game and the AT game as a trigger. A preparation period (J) is set. The AT activation preparation period (J) is shortened according to the winning status of various winning combinations during the normal game and the AT game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1A according to the second embodiment, the RT game is easily started in a state where the AT game is started. This is because the RT game start condition is based on the condition that the answer is correct in the order of the entry replay (replay 2 or replay 3). That is, during the AT game, notification of the winning combination in which the pressing order is set is performed, so that not only the bells 1 to 5 but also the replay 2 and the replay 3 are notified of the pressing order. As a result, the RT game can be almost started during the AT game. Further, since the duration for which the AT game is continued is not set, it is possible to perform the game up to the specified number of times (50 times) of the RT game during the AT game. That is, a game in which both the AT game and the RT game are combined (so-called ART game) can be performed 50 times.

  As described above, the slot machine 1A according to the second embodiment can achieve the same effects as the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In addition, an ART game in which an AT game and an RT game are combined can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a revolving type gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play and is interesting for the player.

[Other production operations]
The sub-control board 400 also executes various effect operations in addition to the effect operations based on the commands described above. For example, an effect that suggests (notifies) the winning combination is also executed based on the winning command. For example, it can be executed as displaying an image by the liquid crystal display device 41, generating a sound effect by the speaker 33a or the like, emitting light or lighting by the effect lamps 44 to 46, LED decoration, or the like. Such a production mode can make it difficult to give a boring impression when the player continues the game for a long time. The effect mode is not limited to display of images by the liquid crystal display device 41, generation of sound effects by the speakers 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a, effect lamps 44 to 46, LED decoration, and the like. Absent. For example, instead of the liquid crystal display device 41, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

The main control board 300 and the main CPU 301 correspond to game control means, internal lottery means, reel stop control means, and game value imparting means of the present invention.
Note that the sub control board 400 and the sub CPU 412 serve as the production control means, winning combination notification means, notification preparation period setting means, notification preparation period update means, winning combination notification game execution means, winning combination notification game execution notification means of the present invention. Applicable.
The bells 1 to 5 correspond to the specific winning combination of the present invention.
The left reel stop switch 11, the middle reel stop switch 12, and the right reel stop switch 13 correspond to the stop operation means of the present invention.

[References to other embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the timing for setting the next AT activation preparation period (J) is set at the end of the BB game, but is not limited thereto. For example, when BB is won, the BB game may be started or during the BB game.

  In the present embodiment, the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X) is not given when a loss occurs in the next AT activation preparation process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even in the case of a loss, the processing contents similar to those for the AT activation preparation process may be provided by giving “1” to the AT activation preparation period shortening point (X).

  In the present embodiment, the push order notification is performed only during the AT game or the RT game (the push order notification effect is executed), but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the push order notification may be performed during the normal game or the BB game. Also, during the normal game or the BB game, the pressing order may be notified for all of the bells 1 to 5, or only a part of the bells may be notified of the pressing order.

  In the present embodiment, the payout number of each small role or the like is not changed even during the BB game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination that is valid only during the BB game (a bonus game exclusive combination) may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which changes the payout number of the small part mentioned above only during BB game. Furthermore, the number of payouts for a small combination or the like may be changed according to the number of bets.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure only of BB game as a game privilege which a player can acquire a lot of medals, it is not restricted to this. For example, a regular bonus game (RB game) that has a different total number of medals than the BB game may be provided. In this way, a plurality of types of bonus games are provided, and the fun of the game can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game end condition is set until a predetermined number of medals are paid out (whether or not it exceeds 300), but is not limited thereto. For example, winning a specific winning combination, reaching a specific number of games, and playing a specific game (for example, an RB game) a specified number of times may be used. Moreover, what combined these suitably may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the determination of the winning value in the BB1 game to the BB5 game is the same bonus game determination table (see FIG. 10B), but is not limited thereto. For example, if the total number of medals that can be acquired in any BB game triggered by any winning flag from BB1 to BB5 is the same, the hit value is determined using a different determination table for each BB game. But you can.

  The above is one form of the slot machine 1 of the present invention, but is not limited to this. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine other than a slot machine, such as a pachinko machine, or a spinning machine that is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Also, various embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Case 3 Front door 3A Upper panel part 3B Middle panel part 3C Operation panel part 3D Lower panel part 11 Left reel stop switch 12 Middle reel stop switch 13 Right reel stop switch 18s Production button detection switch 23 Storage number indicator 24 game progress indicator 25 payout number indicator 33a, 34a, 50a, 51a speaker 41 liquid crystal display device 44-46 effect lamp 100 reel substrate 110 reeling device 111 left reel 112 middle reel 113 right reel 151 left reel band 152 middle Reel band 153 Right reel band 200 Central display board 300 Main control board 301 Main CPU
303 Main ROM
304 Main RAM
400 Sub control board 410 Production control board 412 Sub CPU
414 Sub ROM
415 Sub RAM
420 Image Sound Generation Board 500 Power Supply Board 510 Power Supply 511 Power Switch 512 Reset Switch 520 Hopper Device 530s Auxiliary Reservoir Full Sensor 540 Setting Value Change Enable Switch

Claims (6)

A variable display device having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn is provided, and after the reels are started to rotate by inserting a game medium and starting a game by a starting means, the reels are stopped. A reel-type gaming machine that displays the result of one game on the display unit provided in the variable display device when the reels are stopped based on the reels and all the reels are stopped;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production accompanying the progress of the game,
With
The game control means includes
Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery as to whether or not the winning combination is permitted for each game, triggered by the start operation by the starting means;
Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the reels to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop control means for controlling stop of the plurality of reels based on the result of internal lottery by the internal lottery means;
When all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, a combination of symbols on the active line among symbols displayed on the display unit becomes a predetermined winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery. A game value granting means for granting a game value corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the combination of the corresponding symbols matches,
Further comprising
The production control means includes
A winning combination informing means for informing a winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery when the plurality of reels are rotating;
When a predetermined period elapses, a winning combination notification game executing means for executing a winning combination notification game for continuing the notification by the winning combination notification means for a predetermined period;
Notification for setting the predetermined period until the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game executing means as a notification preparation period in which the winning combination notification game is not executed by the corresponding winning notification game executing means Preparation period setting means;
While the notification preparation period set by the notification preparation period setting means is subtracted for a predetermined period predetermined for each game, a winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery becomes a specific winning combination. On the condition that, the notification preparation period update means for subtracting a specific period exceeding the predetermined period from the notification preparation period to update as a new notification preparation period,
With
The winning combination notification game execution means includes:
When the notification preparation period is set, starting the execution of the winning combination notification game triggered by the absence of the notification preparation period updated by the notification preparation period update unit,
The notification preparation period setting means includes:
A spinning-type gaming machine that sets a new notification preparation period when the notification preparation period disappears. The notification preparation period update means includes
When the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game execution means, on the condition that the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery becomes the specific winning combination, the notification preparation period And subtracting the specific period from to update as a new notification preparation period,
When the winning combination notification game is over, further comprising a determination means after the winning combination notification game determining whether or not the notification preparation period updated by the notification preparation period update means is gone,
The winning combination notification game execution means includes:
2. The execution of a new winning combination notification game is started when it is determined that the updated notification preparation period has disappeared as a result of the determination by the determining means after the winning combination notification game ends. A swivel type gaming machine described in 1. The notification preparation period setting means includes:
When the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game execution means, no new notification preparation period is set, and when the winning combination notification game ends, and the winning combination notification game ends. 3. The revolving game according to claim 1, wherein a new notification preparation period is set when it is determined that the updated notification preparation period has disappeared as a result of the determination by the post-determination means. Machine. A winning combination notification game execution notification means for notifying the outside of the revolving game machine that the winning combination notification game is executed by the winning combination notification game execution means;
The winning role notification game execution notification means is:
When the winning combination notification game has been executed by the winning combination notification game execution means and the scheduled notification preparation period has expired, when the winning combination notification game ends, 4. A spinning machine according to claim 1, wherein a new winning combination notification game is announced. For the predetermined winning combination,
When the operation procedure accepted by the stop operation means matches a predetermined operation procedure, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery is displayed on the plurality of active lines. On the other hand, if the operation procedure accepted by the stop operation means does not match a predetermined operation procedure, a single combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery is effective. The specific winning combination displayed on the line is included,
The winning combination notification means
When the winning combination permitted to be established in the internal lottery is the specific winning combination, a notification of the operation procedure in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed on the plurality of active lines is notified. A spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The game value giving means is:
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed on the single active line, the first gaming value is given as the gaming value corresponding to the specific winning combination,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed on the plurality of active lines, the game value corresponding to the specific winning combination is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming value 6. A revolving game machine according to claim 5, wherein a second game value is given.