JP2012213573A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine effectively enhancing game interest during a special game state by performing a change of a continuance period of the special game state and the notification thereof in a new mode.SOLUTION: This game machine generates a special mode during the special game state advantageous to a player. During the special mode, when a prescribed condition is satisfied, a second period having possibility of being added to the continuance period of the special game state after the player is notified of a special mode end. When the special mode ends, the player is notified whether or not the second period is actually added to the continuance period of the special game state. Thereby, the player is made to expect that the second period is notified of during the special mode, and is made to expect that it is added when the special mode ends.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a revolving game machine or a ball game machine in which a game is played using a game ball, a game medal, or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that plays a game by variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stopping and displaying predetermined symbol combinations is widely known. Among these gaming machines, so-called spinning-type gaming machines, when a rotation starting member such as a start lever is operated after a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal is inserted (after a bet), Start. Subsequently, the rotation of the rotating cylinder is stopped by operating a rotation stopping member such as a stop button provided corresponding to the rotating cylinder. If a predetermined condition is satisfied while repeating such a game, a special game state (such as a replay time state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is started.

  Some of these spinning-type gaming machines change the duration of the special gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the special gaming state advantageous to the player. For example, a gaming machine is known that extends the duration of a special gaming state when a predetermined condition (stop display of a specific symbol combination, etc.) is established during the special gaming state (Patent Document 1). Further, in such a gaming machine, when the change of the duration of the special gaming state is determined, the game is enhanced in the special gaming state by notifying the player of that fact.

JP 2008-188065 A

  However, as described above, “when a change in the duration of a special gaming state is decided, the notification of the decision result” is used in the gaming machine field as a conventional means for advancing a game in a special gaming state. Widely used and generalized. For this reason, at present, it is difficult to enhance the gaming interest of a player in a special gaming state by this method.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems in conventional gaming machines, and by changing the duration of the special gaming state and informing it in a novel manner, The purpose of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively improve the game.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine that displays a symbol variably with detection of a predetermined start operation, performs a game to stop display of a symbol with detection of a predetermined stop operation, and gives a predetermined privilege according to the symbol of stop display,
When a predetermined generation condition is established, special game state generating means for generating a special game state in which the stop display frequency of the symbol related to the privilege provision superior to the player is higher than the normal game state;
First period setting means for setting a first period as a duration of the special gaming state when the special gaming state occurs;
Special mode generating means for generating a special mode for determining a second period different from the first period as a duration of the special gaming state during the special gaming state;
Second period determining means for determining the second period during the special mode;
A change determining means for determining whether or not to change the setting of the duration of the special gaming state after the end of the special mode during the special mode;
When the decision to change the setting is made by the change deciding means, the second period deciding means decided by the second period deciding means instead of the first period as the duration of the special gaming state after the end of the special mode. A duration setting means for setting a period and maintaining the setting of the first period after the end of the special mode when the change determination means determines not to change the setting;
Informing means for informing the player of the determination result by the second period determining means and the determination result by the change determining means during the special mode,
The notification means includes
Whether or not to change the setting is not determined by the change determining means, and when the second period is determined by the second period determining means, the determined second period is played. When the special mode ends, the special gaming state is determined according to the determination result relating to the setting change when the change determination unit determines whether or not to perform the setting change. The player is notified that the continuation period is changed to the second period instead of the first period, or that the continuation period of the special gaming state is maintained as the first period.

  In such a gaming machine of the present invention, a “special mode” related to a change in the duration of the special game state is generated in the game progressing process in the special game state. When the special mode occurs, a second period different from the initial period (first period) set at the start of the special gaming state is determined. Further, if it is decided to change the duration of the special gaming state during the special mode, the duration of the special gaming state is changed from the first period to the second period after the end of the special mode. On the other hand, if it is decided not to change the duration of the special gaming state during the special mode, the setting of the duration of the special gaming state is maintained as the first period after the end of the special mode. Here, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second period to be changed is notified to the player before the result notification of whether or not the duration of the special gaming state is changed. In other words, after the player is notified of the second period that may be reflected in the duration of the special gaming state, the duration of the special gaming state is changed to reflect the second period. It is notified whether or not. As a result, when the special mode is started, the player is expected to “what value is determined as the second period that can be changed as the duration of the special gaming state”, and after the notification of the second period, It is possible to realize “gameability that changes the player's expectation in stages”, which is expected to “whether or not the duration of the special gaming state is changed during the second period. In this way, by changing the duration of the special gaming state and informing it in a novel manner, it is possible to increase the gaming interest in the special gaming state as compared to the conventional game.

  Here, as a configuration in which “the second period is set instead of the first period as the duration of the special gaming state”, a configuration in which the second period is set as it is as a new duration, or a current duration (first A configuration in which a new continuation period is set by adding or subtracting the second period to (period) can be exemplified. In this case, when the second period is determined a plurality of times during the special mode, the total of the determined second periods is set as a new continuation period as it is, or the current continuation period (first period) A configuration in which a new continuation period in which the total is added or subtracted is set. The “second period” may be a “period in which the current duration (first period) is lengthened” or a “period in which the current duration (first period) is shortened”. Also good. If the second period is “a period in which the current continuation period (first period) is shortened”, the second period is set to 0 (zero) during the special mode (that is, the first period If the period is not shortened) and the player is expected to be notified, and the "period for shortening the current continuation period (first period)" is notified as the second period, the continuation period of the special gaming state is changed. The player will be expected to be "not done". As a result, the player's sense of expectation that the duration of the special gaming state will not be shortened, that is, the player's sense of crisis that the duration of the special gaming state will be shortened, can be changed in stages. As a result, it is possible to effectively enhance the gaming interest in the special gaming state.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a configuration in which the above-described second period is “a period in which the current duration (first period) is lengthened” and “a period in which the current duration (first period) is shortened” It is sufficient that at least one of the configurations described above is provided. In the case where both of these configurations are provided, depending on whether the second period for extending the continuation period is notified or the second period for shortening the continuation period is notified, the conflicting change determination result is expected. Therefore, the player's expectation can be diversified, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as a configuration for “notifying the player of the determined second period”, any configuration may be used as long as the player can recognize the result before the determination result of the change determination means. For example, when the second period is determined a plurality of times during the special mode, a configuration in which the total of the determined second periods is collectively notified by voice or display or the second period is determined. In addition, a configuration for notifying that effect by voice or display can be exemplified. Further, “in accordance with the determination result relating to the setting change, the continuation period of the special gaming state is changed to the second period instead of the first period, or the continuation period of the special gaming state is changed to the first period. The configuration for notifying the player that the period is to be maintained ”may be any configuration that allows the player to recognize the result by voice or display, etc. Examples include a configuration in which the duration of the special gaming state (the duration after the change or the duration that has not been changed) is notified as a result or a result of not being changed.

  In addition, in the case where “predetermined generation condition is satisfied”, when a predetermined game combination is won, a predetermined game state is completed, a predetermined lottery different from the combination lottery is won, or the rotation of the spinning cylinder For example, a case where a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed when is stopped. In addition, as “the opportunity for the occurrence of the special mode” and “the opportunity for the second period to be determined”, the same conditions as the above-mentioned generation conditions are set, or conditions different from the generation conditions (when a game player wins a prize) In the case where a lottery different from the role lottery is won, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed when the rotation of the rotating drum is stopped). In addition, the “special game state” includes a game state (big bonus game state (BB game), assist time game state (AT game), challenge time game state (CT game) in which payout of game media is larger than the normal game state. Etc.) and gaming states (replay time gaming state (RT gaming) etc.) that can reduce the amount of game media used (consumption) from the normal gaming state.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
As the special mode, there are provided a plurality of special modes having different probabilities of being determined to perform the setting change by the change determining means,
The special mode generation means may select and generate one of the plurality of special modes when the generation condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, when the special mode occurs, for example, the first special mode has a low probability that the second period is reflected and the duration of the special gaming state is changed, or the probability is It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second special mode higher than the first special mode occurs, and it is possible to effectively enhance the gaming interest in the special gaming state.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
As the special mode, the second period determining means determines the second period to be a period longer than the first period, and the second period determining means sets the second period to the first period. And a second special mode that can be determined in a shorter period of time,
The special mode generation means may select and generate one of the first special mode and the second special mode when the generation condition is satisfied.

  In such a gaming machine, when the special mode occurs, for example, whether the first special mode in which “the period for extending the current continuation period (first period)” is set as the second period occurs, It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second special mode in which “the current duration (first period) is shortened” is set as the second period, and the game entertainment effect in the special gaming state is effective. Can be increased.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can raise the game interest in a special game state effectively can be provided by performing the change of the duration of a special game state, and its notification in a novel aspect.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of a present Example. It is the perspective view which opened the front door of the present Example, and showed the internal structure of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the three spinning cylinders of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of the spinning cylinder game machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the winning line set to the gaming machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which matched and showed the game combination set to the swivel type game machine of a present Example with the symbol combination which establishes the winning of a game player, and the privilege provided by winning establishment. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the game control process which a main control board performs in order to control progress of a game in the spinning cylinder type game machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the game control processing which a main control board performs in the spinning cylinder type game machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the lottery table for normal games of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the internal winning flag of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the game state flag etc. of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation stop process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation stop control process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated one of the 1st stop tables of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated a mode that the left cylinder was stopped as a 1st cylinder. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the 1st stop table and 2nd stop table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the BB game lottery table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the lottery table for RT games of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol combination of the "missing eye" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the missed eye confirmation process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process which CPU mounted in the sub control board of a present Example performs. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process which CPU mounted in the sub control board of a present Example performs. It is a flowchart which shows the AT game start process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the AT initial frequency lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the special mode transfer lottery process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the special mode transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process in special mode of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the addition game frequency lottery process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the addition game frequency lottery table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the production | presentation of the addition game frequency alerting | reporting of an Example and the effect of alert | reported total addition are performed on an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the addition total number reflection possibility lottery process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the reflection availability lottery table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special mode continuous lottery process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the special mode continuous lottery table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of completion | finish of the special mode of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the effect of the addition total number reflection of a present Example is performed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the effect of AT remaining frequency deferment of a present Example is performed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the game state of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing mode of the game in AT game of a present Example.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the following rotating game machine will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of the spinning machine:
A-1. overall structure:
A-2. Electrical configuration:
B. Overview of the game:
C. Control details of the spinning machine:
C-1. Game control processing:
C-2. Cylinder rotation stop processing:
C-3. Game state setting process:
D. Production control processing:
E. Gameability obtained by the gaming machine of this embodiment:

A. Device configuration of a spinning machine:
A-1. overall structure :
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external appearance of a swivel-type gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as “gaming machine 1”). As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a housing 3 formed in a box shape and a front door 2 provided so as to cover the front side of the housing 3. The front door 2 has three main areas: a middle area where the game is actually played, an upper area 2u where various effects are performed according to the progress of the game, and a lower area 2d where game medals are paid out. The middle region is configured by a game state display unit 2ma for displaying a game state and an operation unit 2mb for playing a game.

  In the upper region 2u, an effect display device 10 is provided in the center, speakers 14 are provided on the left and right of the effect display device 10, and various lamps 12 are provided above the effect display device 10 and the speaker 14. It has been. The effect display device 10 is configured by a so-called liquid crystal display device, and can produce effects by displaying various symbols according to the progress of the game.

  A large display window 20 is provided in the center of the game state display section 2ma provided in the middle of the front door 2, and it is possible to visually recognize the rotation of the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c provided therein. It has become. Various display panels 22 for displaying the game state are provided on the left and right and below the display window 20.

  The operation part 2mb provided in the lower middle part of the front door 2 is formed in a shape protruding toward the front, and a game medal insertion slot 30 for inserting game medals is stored on the upper surface as credits. An insertion button 34 and the like are provided for inserting the number of game medals required for one game. Note that the storage of game medals is the amount of excess when the number of game medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 from the game medal slot 30 exceeds a prescribed number (the upper limit of the number of game medals required for one game). It means storing data as data, or storing medal payout numbers as data instead of actually paying out game medals. Further, on the front surface of the operation unit 2mb, a start lever 36 for starting rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c after the game medals are inserted and rotation of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped. The rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c and the like are provided.

  In addition, the operation unit 2mb is provided with a settlement button 40 on the upper surface and a return button 42 on the front surface. Here, the settlement button 40 is a button operated when paying out game medals stored inside the gaming machine 1 to the outside. Even after the game medals are inserted, the game medals that have been inserted are paid out by operating the settlement button 40 until the start lever 36 is operated and the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started. Is possible. The return button 42 is a button that is operated in order to clear a jammed game medal when a game medal inserted from the game medal slot 30 is jammed inside the gaming machine 1.

  In the lower region 2d of the front door 2, there are provided a game medal payout outlet 50 through which game medals are paid out, a tray 52 for receiving the game medals paid out, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 with the front door 2 opened. An effect display device 10 is attached to the upper part on the back side of the front door 2, and a pair of speakers 14 are attached to the left and right thereof.

  A display window 20 is provided substantially at the center of the front door 2, and a door substrate 240 described later is provided below the display window 20. Further, below the door substrate 240, the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c and the start lever 36 are attached.

  A medal selector 106 serving as a path for game medals inserted from the game medal slot 30 is provided to the left of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. A coin shooter 108 and the like for guiding to the outlet 50 are provided. The medal selector 106 has a function of selecting game medals inserted from the game medal slot 30 mainly based on dimensions and receiving only game medals that conform to the standard dimensions. If a game medal is inserted before the player operates the start lever 36, the game medal is selected by the medal selector 106, and only those satisfying the standard are accepted into the hopper 116 and do not satisfy the standard. The medals are returned to the game medal payout exit 50 through the coin shooter 108.

  On the other hand, when a game medal is inserted from the game medal slot 30 after the start lever 36 is operated, the passage in the medal selector 106 is switched, and the game medal passes through the coin shooter 108 to play a game. Returned to medal payout exit 50. In addition, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided inside the medal selector 106, and when a game medal that satisfies the dimensional standard passes, it is detected by the medal sensor, and a signal thereof will be described later. To be supplied.

  Three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided in the approximate center of the casing 3 to which the front door 2 is attached, and a plurality of types of symbols are provided on the outer circumferential surface of each spinning cylinder as described later. It is drawn. A main control board unit 110 storing a later-described main control board 200 for controlling the entire game is provided above the spinning cylinders. Behind the spinning cylinders are described later for driving the respective spinning cylinders. A rotating substrate unit 112 in which the rotating substrate 260 to be stored is stored is provided. Further, a sub-control board 220 (to be described later) for controlling various effects performed using the effect display device 10 shown in FIG. 1, various lamps 12, the speaker 14, and the like is stored on the left side of the rotating drum. A sub-control board unit 111 is provided.

  A rear speaker 114 is provided below the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, and further below that, a hopper 116 that collects game medals inserted from the game medal slot 30 and a game medal are paid out. A medal payout device 118, a power supply unit 120 in which a power supply board 280 to be described later for supplying power to the entire gaming machine 1, and the like are mounted. The game medals paid out from the medal payout device 118 pass through the coin shooter 108 and are paid out from the game medal payout outlet 50. A power switch 120 s for turning on the gaming machine 1 is also provided on the front surface of the power supply unit 120.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20c. In each spinning cylinder, 21 symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface. In addition, the types of the drawn symbols are the same for any of the spinning cylinders, but the arrangement of the symbols is set to be different for each spinning cylinder.

A-2. Electrical configuration:
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 220, door board 240, rotor board 260, power supply board 280, relay board 300, etc. are connected to the gaming machine 1 so that data can be communicated, with the main control board 200 as the center. Has been configured.

  The main control board 200 is a board that manages the progress and production of the entire game performed in the gaming machine 1. On this main control board 200, CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203 and the like are mounted so that data can be communicated with each other via a bus, and the start lever 36 is operated from the door board 240 mounted on the front door 2. By transmitting a control command (or control signal) toward the sub-control board 220, the door board 240, the rotating board 260, etc. while receiving a signal indicating that, and performing a game control process described later, The operation of these various substrates is controlled.

  Similarly to the main control board 200 described above, the sub control board 220 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, and the like that are connected to each other via a bus so that data can be communicated with each other. In addition, various lamps 12, various speakers 14 and 114, the effect display device 10, a rotating backlight 20 </ b> L, and the like are connected to the sub control board 220. Here, the spinning cylinder backlight 20L is a light that is provided inside each spinning cylinder 20a, 20b, 20c and illuminates a pattern (see FIG. 3) drawn on the surface of the spinning cylinder from the back side. The sub control board 220 analyzes the control command received from the main control board 200, and outputs drive signals to the various lamps 12, the various speakers 14, 114, the effect display device 10, and the rotary backlight 20L, respectively. Various performances are performed.

  On the door board 240, the medal selector 106, the insertion button 34 for inserting the stored game medals, the start lever 36 for starting the rotation of the rotating drum, and the stopping of the rotating rotating drum The spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the settlement button 40 for paying out the stored game medals or the inserted game medals and ending the game, various display panels 22 for displaying the game status, etc. are connected. ing. The door board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 described above so as to be able to communicate data. For this reason, when the start lever 36 provided on the front door 2, the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the closing button 34, the adjustment button 40, etc. are operated, the signal is transmitted via the door board 240 to the main control board. 200 is supplied. In addition, a signal that the medal selector 106 detects the passage of the game medal by the built-in medal sensor is also supplied to the main control board 200 through the door board 240.

  On the rotating board 260, the rotating motors 24a, 24b, 24c for rotating the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, respectively, and the rotating sensors 26a, 26b for detecting the rotational positions of the respective rotating cylinders. , 26c, etc. are connected. The rotating substrate 260 detects the rotational positions of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c by the rotating sensors 26a, 26b, and 26c, and drives the rotating motors 24a, 24b, and 24c, thereby rotating the rotating cylinders 20a. , 20b, 20c can be stopped at desired positions. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, so-called stepping motors are used for the spinning motors 24a, 24b, and 24c.

  The medal payout device 118 is connected to the main control board 200 via the relay board 300, and performs an operation of paying out a predetermined number of game medals based on a control signal from the main control board 200.

  These various control boards and power consumed by the boards are supplied from a power supply board 280. In FIG. 4, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board 280 is represented by a dashed arrow. As shown in the figure, power is directly supplied from the power supply board 280 to the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220, and various boards (door board 240, rotor board 260, relay board 300) are Electric power is supplied via the main control board 200. An AC voltage of 100 V is supplied to the power supply board 280, and this electric power is converted into a DC voltage of a specified voltage and then supplied to each control board and board.

B. Overview of the game:
In the following, the contents of the control performed in order to advance the game in the rotary type gaming machine 1 having the above-described configuration will be described, but as an preparation, an outline of the game performed in the rotary type gaming machine will be described. Keep it.

  When starting a game, a game medal is inserted from the game medal slot 30 and the required number of game medals (a prescribed number) is inserted to start the game. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specified number is fixed to “3”, and when three gaming medals are inserted, the operation of the start lever 36 is validated. When game medals are stored in advance as credits, a predetermined number of game medals can be inserted by pressing the insertion button 34.

  When a prescribed number of game medals are inserted and the start lever 36 is operated, the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, since a plurality of symbols are drawn on each of the spinning cylinders, when the spinning cylinder rotates, these symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display window 20. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, three turning cylinder stop buttons 38 a, 38 b, and 38 c are provided on the front surface side of the front door 2 corresponding to each turning cylinder. When the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are pressed while the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are rotating, the rotating cylinders corresponding to the pressed buttons stop rotating, and accordingly, the display window 20 displays a variable display. The displayed symbol is stopped and displayed as any symbol. In this way, when the rotation of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is stopped, one of the symbols is stopped and displayed on each of the spinning cylinders. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the size of the display window 20 is set such that three symbols are displayed for each cylinder. Eventually, when the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped and displayed, a total of nine symbols in three rows and three columns are displayed on the display window 20. In addition, a plurality of pay lines are set in advance at positions where these nine symbols are displayed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning line set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper prize line L1, the middle prize line L2, the lower prize line L3, the diagonally upward winning line L4, and the diagonally lower right. A total of five pay lines are set for the pay line L5 in the direction. When the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, some combination of symbols is obtained on these pay lines. If the symbol combination on the winning line is a symbol combination corresponding to one of the game actors, the winning of the game officer is established, and a privilege corresponding to the game officer is given to the player. The

  FIG. 6 shows the types of gaming combinations set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that establish the winning of the gaming actor, and the benefits that are given to the player when the winning of the gaming actor is established. It is explanatory drawing shown correspondingly. In FIG. 6, the type of gamer is displayed in the leftmost column, the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the gamer is displayed in the middle column, and the player when the winning of the gamer is established in the rightmost column. The privilege granted to is displayed. For example, the big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as the BB combination) shown in the top two stages has a combination of symbols called “Red Seven” and a symbol combination called “Blue Seven”. When the symbol combinations are associated with each other and the symbols are combined, a gaming state called a big bonus game (BB game) advantageous to the player is started as a privilege. The BB game of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which a winning of a later-described game player who is paid out a game medal as a privilege is established with a higher probability than a normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game), and after the start of the BB game This is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game medals are paid out. Therefore, when the BB game is started, the player can acquire a large amount of game medals. In the following, the symbol combination BB of “Red Seven” is also described as “Red Seven BB”, and the symbol combination BB of “Blue Seven” is also described as “Blue Seven BB”. When these are not particularly distinguished, they are simply expressed as “BB combination”.

  In addition, for a game role called a red bell role, a combination of symbols in which the left spinning cylinder 20a is “red seven” and the middle spinning cylinder 20b and right spinning cylinder 20c are “bell” (hereinafter referred to as “red seven” − “Bell” —denoted “Bell”) is associated, and for a game role called a blue bell, the left spinning cylinder 20a is a pattern of “blue seven”, the middle spinning cylinder 20b and the right spinning cylinder 20c are “bell”. Are associated with each other (hereinafter referred to as “blue seven”-“bell”-“bell”). As a privilege for winning a red bell role and a blue bell role, 15 game medals are set to be paid out to the player.

  In addition, a game combination called a watermelon role is provided with a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all arranged in the “watermelon” design. It is set so that one game medal is paid out to the player. For the game role called cherry role, if the symbol of the left rotator 20a is a symbol of “cherry”, a symbol combination is set in which the symbol of the middle rotator 20b and the right rotator 20c may be any symbol. As a privilege for winning the cherry role, two game medals are set to be paid out. In addition, a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all arranged in the “replay” pattern is set for the game player called the re-game player. The right to play the game again is granted without inserting a new game medal. In other words, it is possible to play the game once again, assuming that the same number of game medals that have been inserted when the re-game player wins is established. In addition, a game combination called an increasing role includes a symbol combination of a symbol “replay” for the left spinning cylinder 20a, a symbol “bell” for the middle spinning cylinder 20b, and a symbol “replay” for the right spinning cylinder 20c (hereinafter “ "Replay"-"Bell"-"Replay") is set, and as a privilege for the winning combination of this increasing combination, 15 game medals are set to be paid out to the player.

  Of course, when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, a winning combination of any game player is not necessarily established. In this case, after inserting a prescribed number of game medals again, the next game is performed by operating the start lever 36 and rotating the rotating drum. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses by repeatedly performing these operations. The progress of such a game is controlled by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. Below, the processing content which CPU201 of the main control board 200 is performing in order to control progress of a game is demonstrated.

C. Control details of the spinning machine:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first half of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the second half of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. This game control process is a process that is executed after the gaming machine 1 is turned on and further initialization processing such as a checksum of the ROM mounted on the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220 is performed. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the game control process is started, a game state setting process (step 100. Steps are abbreviated as “S” hereinafter) is first performed. Although details of the game state setting process will be described later, in this process, the following process is roughly performed. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a gaming state, a big bonus gaming state (BB gaming) and a replay time gaming state (RT gaming) are provided in addition to the normal gaming state (normal gaming). Accordingly, the ease of winning a winning combination of a game player, the types of game players that can win a winning combination, and the like are different. In the game state setting process, the current game state is detected and it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied. If the end condition is satisfied, the game state is ended and the game Processing to switch the state is performed. By switching the game state in this way, it becomes possible to avoid the game becoming monotonous. Each gaming state will be described in detail later.

  Subsequent to the game state setting process, an input operation validation process is performed (S102). As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the start lever 36 is detected after a predetermined number of game medals are inserted, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate. In the insertion operation validation process, processing for validating such an operation for inserting a game medal (to enable detection of a game medal insertion operation) is performed.

  When the input operation validation process is performed (S102), it is confirmed whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S106). That is, before the operation of the start lever 36 described later is detected, it is possible to settle the medals including the inserted game medals. If the settlement button 40 has been operated (S106: yes), a settlement process is performed to perform a process of paying out game medals stored as data and inserted game medals (S122). The payout of game medals is performed by outputting a control signal indicating the number of game medals to be paid out from the main control board 200 to the medal payout device 118. When the game medals are paid out in this way, the state returns to the state before the game starts (S100), and the subsequent processing is performed.

  After performing the input operation validation process (S102), if it is determined that the settlement button 40 has not been operated (S106: no), then the input operation acceptance process is performed (S108). In the insertion operation reception process, it is determined whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted, and when a specified number of game medals have been inserted, a process of setting an insertion completion flag to ON is performed. The insertion completion flag is a flag indicating whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200.

  When the insertion operation acceptance process is performed (S108), it is determined whether or not the insertion completion flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted (S110). As a result, if the specified number of game medals has not been inserted (S110: no), the system waits until the specified number of game medals are inserted while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S106). On the other hand, if a specified number of game medals have been inserted (S110: yes), it is determined whether or not the start lever 36 has been operated (S112). As described above, when the player operates the start lever 36, the operation signal is supplied to the main control board 200. Therefore, the main control board 200 operates the start lever 36 based on the operation signal of the start lever 36. It can be determined whether or not. As a result, when the start lever 36 is not operated (S112: no), the system waits until the start lever 36 is operated while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 is operated (S106). On the other hand, when the start lever 36 is operated (S112: yes), the input operation invalidation process is performed (S114). In the insertion operation invalidation process, a process for invalidating the game medal insertion operation is performed. In a state where the game medal insertion operation is disabled, the game medal inserted from the game medal slot 30 is returned to the game medal outlet 50 through the coin shooter 108 without being detected as the inserted game medal. Is done. In addition, in a state where the game medal insertion operation is invalid, no game medal is inserted even when the insertion button 34 is pressed. In other words, after the start lever 36 is operated, no game medals can be inserted regardless of which operation is performed. Thus, when the process of invalidating the game medal insertion operation is completed (S114), the internal lottery process is started (S116).

  In the internal lottery process, a process of determining whether or not the winning of any of the game combinations described above with reference to FIG. It should be noted that even if one of the game actors is won in this lottery (the winning is permitted), the winning of the gaming actor is not immediately established, but by operating the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. If the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning game combination are not arranged on the effective winning line, it is not possible to establish a prize for the game combination. On the other hand, unless it is a game player who has been won by lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the effective winning line cannot be arranged no matter what timing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated. It has become. In this sense, this lottery is called “internal lottery” because it is a lottery performed internally as a precondition for establishing a combination of symbols and establishing a winning combination for a gamer. In addition, the state of winning the internal lottery is called an internal winning state (or simply, internal winning).

  This internal lottery is performed using a dedicated table called a lottery table, and in this table, a correspondence relationship between a game combination and an internal lottery random number is set. Here, the internal lottery random number is a random number acquired when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an operation signal of the start lever 36. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the internal lottery random number is 2-byte data and can take a random value in the range of 0-65535. The random numbers for lottery can be generated by hardware using a dedicated random number generation circuit mounted on the main control board 200, or generated by software using a random number generation program. Is also possible.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a lottery table used during a normal game (other than a bonus (BB or RB) game) which is the most common gaming state. FIG. 9A collectively shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination. FIG. 9 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. As shown in the drawing, in the lottery table for normal games, a random number value of 0 to 2999 is set for “red bell combination”. This indicates that when the acquired random number value is within this range, the player wins the red bell. Similarly, a random number value of 3000 to 5999 is set for “blue bell role”, a random value of 6000 to 7999 is set for “watermelon role”, and 8000 to 9999 is set for “cherry role”. A random number value is set, a random value of 10,000 to 10499 is set for “Red Seven BB Role”, a random value of 10500 to 10999 is set for “Blue Seven BB Role”, Is set to a random value of 11000 to 19999. It should be noted that no game combination is set in the random number values of 20000 to 65535, and therefore, if the acquired random number value is within this range, it is “lost”.

  In the internal lottery process, as described above, it is detected that the start lever 36 has been operated to obtain an internal lottery random number, and by referring to the lottery table, which game player has won the internal winning combination, Alternatively, it is determined whether any game player has not won the game internally. Then, if any game combination is won internally, the internal winning flag of the winning game combination is set to ON. Here, the internal winning flag is a flag used for storing the result of the internal lottery, and is set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the internal winning flag in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an internal winning flag for a gaming combination other than the BB combination and an internal winning flag for a red BB combination and a blue seven BB combination (bonus combination internal winning). Flag) and an area of 1 byte (8 bits) is secured for each of them. FIG. 10A is an explanatory view exemplifying a data structure of an area in which an internal winning flag of a game combination other than the bonus combination is set. As shown in the drawing, an area of 1 byte is secured in the internal winning flag of the game combination other than the bonus combination. Of these areas, 6 bits are used as these flags. Of these 6 bits, the first bit is a bit for storing the internal winning combination for the red bell, and the next bit is a bit for storing the internal winning combination for the blue bell. It is. Similarly, the following four bits are used to store the internal winning combination of the watermelon role, the cherry role, the replaying role, and the increasing role, respectively.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory view exemplifying the data structure of an area for 1 byte in which the bonus combination internal winning flag is set. As shown in the drawing, the lower two bits of 1-byte data are used as the bonus combination internal winning flag. Of these two bits, the upper bit is a bit for memorizing that the red BB role is won internally, and the lower bit is for memorizing that the blue seven BB role is won internally. It is a bit to keep. In the internal lottery process (S116) shown in FIG. 7, an internal lottery random number is acquired, and referring to the lottery table, it is determined whether or not any game player is internally won, and any game If the winning combination is internal, the corresponding bit of the internal winning flag shown in FIG. 10 is set to “1” (the internal winning flag is set to ON).

  When the internal lottery process (S116) is completed, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an internal lottery result transmission command to the sub control board 220 (S118). In the internal lottery result transmission command, information indicating the result of the internal lottery performed in the previous internal lottery process (S116) (information on whether or not a game player has been won, and information on the game player if winning) Is included).

  When the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S118), the rotation rotation starting process is subsequently started (S128 in FIG. 8). In the rotation rotation starting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, a process of rotating the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed. In the rotating cylinder rotation starting process of the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start lever 36 was operated and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started last time. In order to start the rotation of the rotating cylinder, the driving signals are output to the rotating motors 24a, 24b, and 24c provided in the respective rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Rotate 20c.

  When the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are thus rotated, the main control board 200 performs a process of stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder (rotating cylinder rotation stopping process) (S130). The details of the spinning rotation stop process will be described later. In this process, the result of the internal lottery performed previously (whether or not to which game player has been won internally) Based on the timing at which 38b and 38c are operated, the stop positions of the three cylinders 20a, 20b and 20c are determined, and the process of stopping at the determined positions is performed.

  When the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not any game combination is won based on the stop positions (S132). Here, “a winning combination of a game combination is established” means that the symbol combinations corresponding to the game combination are stopped and displayed on the winning line. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if one of the game players is won internally in the internal lottery process (S116), depending on the timing of pressing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, The symbol combinations corresponding to the game actors are not always on the winning line. Therefore, the main control board 200 determines whether or not a winning combination of the game combination won in the internal lottery has been established after stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when any of the bonus combinations (Red Seven BB combination or Blue Seven BB combination) is won in the internal lottery process (S116) described above, it corresponds to the winning line. Only when the symbol combination is not stopped and the winning combination of any bonus combination is not established, the internal winning of the bonus combination is carried over, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the bonus combination is turned ON after the next game. The game is played in the set state. On the other hand, if a game combination other than the BB combination is won internally, if the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination won in the game cannot be stopped and displayed on the winning line, It will be reset without being carried over later.

  As a result of the determination process in S132, when it is determined that a winning combination of any game combination is established (S132: yes), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming combination in which the winning combination is established is a BB combination. (S136). As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the BB combination is a game combination in which a winning combination is established when “red seven” or “blue seven” symbols are arranged on the winning line. If it is determined that the winning combination of the BB combination is established (S136: yes), the internal winning flag of the BB combination is set to OFF (S138), and then the BB game flag is set to ON and other games The status flag is set to OFF (S140). Here, the BB game flag is a flag indicating that the game state is set to a game state advantageous to the player called the above-described big bonus game (BB game), and “game” for indicating the current game state. It is a kind of dedicated flag called “status flag”. As will be described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a gaming state flag corresponding to each of a special gaming state such as a BB game or an RT game described later. The game progresses while switching the game state in accordance with (ON / OFF). Such a game state flag is set at a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view exemplifying a data structure of an area for 1 byte in which a game state flag or the like is set. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, 2 bits of 1-byte data at a predetermined address on the RAM 203 are used as the gaming state flag. The first bit of these 2 bits is set in the BB game flag indicating that the BB game is being played, and the next bit is set in the RT game flag indicating that the RT game is being played. In S140, “1” is set to the bit corresponding to the BB game. In S140, when the BB combination is won, the BB game flag is set to ON and other game state flags (here, the RT game flag) are set to OFF. That is, even during the RT game, when the BB combination is won, the RT game is terminated and the BB game is started.

  When the process of S140 ends, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a BB game start command to the sub-control board 220 (S142). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 grasps that the BB game is started by receiving the BB game start command.

  On the other hand, if the winning game combination is not the BB combination (S136: no), it is next determined whether or not the game combination is a re-game combination (S146). If the winning of the re-gamer is established (S146: yes), the re-game flag is set to ON (S148). Here, the re-game flag is a flag for storing that the re-game player has won a prize. If this re-game flag is set to ON, a game medal is automatically re-inserted even if it is not inserted by the player in the next insertion operation acceptance process (S108 in FIG. 7) (the insertion completion flag is set). Set to ON). Further, after the game in which the game medals are automatically re-inserted is finished, the re-game flag is returned to OFF. Such a re-game flag is also set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200, similarly to the game state flag described above. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the lower bit of the bit in which the flag indicating the gaming state is set is set in the re-gaming flag.

  On the other hand, when the winning game player is not a re-playing game player (S146: no), the winning game of any game player is established (S132: yes in FIG. 7), Since it is neither a BB combination nor a re-game player, it is determined that it is another game player. Accordingly, a process of paying out the number of game medals corresponding to the winning game player is performed (S150). That is, if the winning game is a red bell role, a blue bell role, or an increasing role, 15 game medals are paid out, if it is a watermelon role, 10 game medals are paid out; The process of paying out game medals is performed. This process is performed by obtaining the number of game medals to be paid out inside the main control board 200 and then outputting a control signal from the main control board 200 to the medal payout device 118.

  When the game medals are paid out in this way, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a payout number counting process (S152). As described above, the BB game of this embodiment is set to end when the upper limit number of games medals (for example, 400 BB games) is paid out, so that it is paid out after the start of the BB game. It is necessary to count the number of game medals (number of payouts). Therefore, in the payout number counting process, first, it is determined whether or not the current game state is BB game. If it is determined that the game is in BB game, the number of game medals paid out in the process of S150. Is added to the number of payouts (the number of payouts). On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the BB game, the payout number counting process is terminated without performing the payout number addition process. When the payout number counting process is thus performed, the process returns to the head of the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and the above-described processes after the game state setting process (S100 in FIG. 7) are performed.

  In the above, the process when the rotation of the spinning cylinder is stopped (S130) and the winning of any game combination is established (S132: yes) has been described. On the other hand, when no winning combination is established (S132: no), a missed eye confirmation process is performed. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the RT gaming state (RT gaming) in addition to the normal gaming state and the BB gaming state (BB gaming). Also, as will be described in detail later, the RT gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and when the symbol combination called “missing eye” is stopped and displayed during the RT gaming state, the RT game The state is configured to end. In the missed eye confirmation process, if the missed eye is stopped and displayed during the RT game, a process for ending the RT game is executed. When the missed eye confirmation process is performed (S134), the process returns to the beginning of the game control process, and the above-described processes after the game state setting process (S100 in FIG. 7) shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are performed.

C-2. Revolving rotation stop processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the spinning cylinder rotation stop process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the spinning cylinder rotation stop process is executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 (S130 in FIG. 8).

  When the rotating rotation stop process is started, first, a process of extracting the first stop table is performed according to the result of the internal lottery (S116 in FIG. 7) performed prior to this process (S200). Here, the stop table is a dedicated table that is referred to when stopping the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. As will be described in detail later, when the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, any of the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning cylinder (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the display window 20. Whether to display and stop the cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is preset in the stop table. As described above, when a game player is won by internal lottery (the internal win flag is set to ON), if the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated at an appropriate timing, the game It is necessary to stop each of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations are aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, for gamers who have not won the game internally, no matter what timing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding combination of symbols is not aligned on an effective winning line. It is necessary to stop the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Therefore, different stop tables are provided depending on which game combination is won internally.

  In addition, such a stop table includes a first stop table that is referred to when all of the rotating drums 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotating, and a second stop table that is referred to when any one of them has already stopped. And are set. Therefore, in S200 immediately after the rotation rotation stop process is started, the first stop table is first extracted according to the result of the internal lottery. For example, if it is determined that the “watermelon combination” has been won internally, the first stop table set for the “watermelon combination” selection is extracted. Of course, if no game combination is won, the first stop table set for losing is extracted.

  When the first stop table is selected in this way, it is determined whether or not the rotational speed of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c has reached a predetermined value (S202). Immediately after the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate, it is determined that the rotational speed is increasing and has not yet reached the predetermined rotational speed (S202: no) until the rotational speed reaches a predetermined value. , And enters a standby state while repeating the determination. If it is determined that the rotational speed has reached the predetermined speed (S202: yes), the operation of the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is validated (S204).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any one of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c that has been activated has been operated (S206). As described above, when the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, the operation signal is supplied to the main control board 200. Therefore, the main control board 200 stops the spinning cylinder based on the operation signal. It can be determined whether or not the buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated. If none of the spinning cylinder stop buttons is operated (S206: no), the process waits until it is operated.

  On the other hand, if any of the rotation stop buttons is operated (S206: yes), the operated rotation stop button is invalidated (S208), and when the rotation stop button is operated, It is detected at which rotational position the corresponding rotating cylinder was located (S210). As described above, the rotation sensors 26a, 26b, and 26c are provided corresponding to the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c (see FIG. 4), and the rotation positions of the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c can be detected. It is. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of symbols among a plurality of symbols (see FIG. 3) drawn on the corresponding rotating cylinder is set to a predetermined “reference position” when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated. Based on the displayed information, the rotational position of the rotating drum is detected. Here, the reference position is a special position predetermined in order to relatively detect the rotational position of each spinning cylinder. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, any spinning cylinder is located in the middle of the display window 20. The position is set to the reference position.

  In this way, when the rotational position of the rotating cylinder where the rotating cylinder stop button has been operated is detected, a process (rotating cylinder stop control process) for stopping the rotating cylinder at an appropriate position is started (S212). The detailed contents of the rotating cylinder stop control process will be described later.

  When the spinning cylinder stop control process is performed to stop the spinning cylinder for which the spinning cylinder stop button has been operated, it is determined whether or not all of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S214). If there is a rotating spinning cylinder without operating the spinning cylinder stop button yet (S214: no), the process returns to S206 and waits until an effective rotating cylinder stop button is operated. Then, the series of processes described above are executed. If it is determined that all the spinning cylinders have been stopped while repeating these processes (S214: yes), the spinning cylinder rotation stopping process in FIG. 12 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. To do.

  Next, when the rotation stop button is operated in the above-described rotation rotation stop processing (FIG. 12), the rotation stop control processing (S212) performed to stop the corresponding rotation drum at an appropriate position. ) Will be explained.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rotation stop control process executed in the rotation rotation stop process. When the rotation stop control process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the rotation cylinder to be stopped is the first rotation cylinder (S300). Here, the first spinning cylinder refers to the spinning cylinder that stops first among the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. That is, since the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c may be operated in any order, the order in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped can take various orders. Therefore, among the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, the first spinning cylinder that stops is referred to as a “first spinning cylinder”, and the second spinning cylinder that stops second is the “second spinning cylinder” and stops third. The cylinder is called the “third cylinder” for distinction. And when it is judged that the 1st drum is stopped (S300: yes), referring to the 1st stop table extracted immediately after the start of the rotation rotation stop process (S200 of FIG. 12), The stop position of the first cylinder is determined based on the rotation position (S210 in FIG. 12) of the first cylinder at the time of the detected rotation stop button operation (S302). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed at the reference position is determined as the stop position of the rotating drum.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one of the first stop tables set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the stop table, the relationship between the rotation position of the rotating cylinder when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated and the time from when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated until the rotating cylinder is stopped (stop time) is set. Has been. As described above, in the present embodiment, the rotational positions of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are detected by the symbols displayed at the reference position. Therefore, in FIG. The numbers of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces 20b and 20c (corresponding to the numbers assigned to the symbol array in FIG. 3) are set. Further, as described above, when the operation of the rotating cylinder stop button is validated, the corresponding rotating cylinder is rotating at a constant speed (S202 of FIG. 12: yes), so if the stop time is determined, During that time, it is also determined how many frames will be rotated in the pattern drawn on the rotator. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14, instead of the stop time, “the number of sliding frames” indicating how many frames are rotated (slid) to stop the rotating cylinder after the rotating cylinder stop button is operated. "Is set. Therefore, by referring to such a stop table, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol displayed at the reference position when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated can be read to determine the stop symbol.

  As an example, a case where the left cylinder 20a is stopped as the first cylinder will be described. When the player operates the left rotation stop button (left stop button) 38a, as shown in FIG. 15, the 10th “Red Seven” symbol is displayed at the middle position (reference position) of the display window 20. Suppose that it is displayed. In this case, referring to the first stop table in FIG. 14, the number of sliding symbols is set to “2” with respect to the 10th “Red Seven” symbol. For this reason, the symbol “Bell” of No. 12 is slid for two frames and determined as the stop symbol to be displayed at the reference position. In FIG. 15, the rotation direction of the rotating drum is indicated by a white arrow, and the symbol surrounded by a broken-line circle represents a stop symbol.

  Here, the stop time set in the stop table is 190 msec at the maximum, and during this 190 msec, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotated by four frames as a pattern. In other words, when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated, it stops from the symbols (5 symbols including the symbol at the reference position) within 4 frames at the maximum from the symbol displayed at the reference position at that time. The design will be determined. Correspondingly, in the stop table (FIG. 14), a numerical value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames according to the design of the reference position.

  Thus, the stop position of the rotating drum is determined by the stop time (number of sliding frames) set in the stop table. Therefore, if the stop table is set appropriately in advance, the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning game combination will be relatively easily aligned on the effective winning line. It is possible to stop each of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c so that the symbol combinations are never aligned on an effective winning line.

  When the stop position of the first cylinder is determined as described above, the first cylinder is stopped at the determined position (S304). After that, when the second stop table is extracted according to the symbols stopped and displayed on the first cylinder (S306), a first stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S308). The first stop command is a command for causing the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 to grasp that the first cylinder has stopped. As will be described in detail later, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the first stop command during the continuous effect (continuous display effect), the CPU 221 executes the display effect for when the first cylinder stops. When the first stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S308), the turning stop control process of FIG. 13 is temporarily ended and the process returns to the turning rotation stop process shown in FIG. Here, the relationship between the first stop table and the second stop table will be supplementarily described.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the first stop table and the second stop table. As described above, the first stop table is a table that is referred to when the first cylinder is stopped, that is, when all of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotating. It is set as a target. On the other hand, the second stop table is a table that is referred to when stopping the second cylinder and the third cylinder, and the first cylinder already stopped has three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Depending on which one of the two cylinders, the remaining two cylinders other than the first cylinder are set as targets. In addition, as described above, in order to establish a winning combination for a game player who has won an internal winning, the corresponding symbol combinations must be aligned on the winning line. It is necessary not to align with any of the lines. Therefore, which symbol is stopped and displayed on the second or third cylinder may be affected by the symbols displayed on the first cylinder that has already stopped. Accordingly, a plurality of second stop tables are prepared in accordance with the symbols stopped and displayed on the first cylinder, and in S306 of FIG. 13, an appropriate one is displayed depending on which symbol is stopped and displayed on the first cylinder. The second stop table is extracted. As described above, the stop position of each of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c depends on the game player who is won internally, so that both the first stop table and the second stop table are internally won. Each is set according to the role.

  In the above description, the process performed when the rotating cylinder to be stopped is the first rotating cylinder (S300 in FIG. 13: yes) has been described. However, when the rotating cylinder to be stopped is not the first rotating cylinder, that is, already When any of the spinning cylinders is stopped (S300: no), it is determined whether or not the rotating cylinder to be stopped is the second spinning cylinder (S310). And when it is judged that it is the 2nd cylinder (S310: yes), referring to the 2nd stop table extracted at S306, the rotation of the 2nd cylinder at the time of the rotation stop button operation detected previously After determining the stop position of the second cylinder based on the position (S210 in FIG. 12), the second cylinder is stopped at the determined position after determining the stop position of the second cylinder (S312). S312).

  On the other hand, when the symbol to be stopped is not the second cylinder (S308: no), that is, when the first cylinder and the second cylinder are already stopped and the third cylinder is stopped, 2 Referring to the stop table, the stop position of the third cylinder is determined based on the rotation position (S210 of FIG. 12) of the third cylinder when the cylinder stop button is detected previously (S314). In the second stop table, stop information (stop time) of both the second cylinder and the third cylinder as shown in FIG. 14 is set, so the stop position of the third cylinder is determined. Also refer to the second stop table. When the third cylinder is stopped at the position determined in this way (S314), the cylinder stop control process of FIG. 13 is terminated and the process returns to the cylinder rotation stop process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the spinning rotation stop process, an appropriate stop table is extracted according to the game player who is won internally, and any of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated. Each of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is stopped at an appropriate position by determining the stop position with reference to the stop table based on the rotation position at the time of operating the button of the corresponding spinning cylinder.

  When all the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, after returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, if any winning of a game combination is established (S132: yes) Then, after setting the game state flag according to the established game combination (S136 to S148 in FIG. 8) or performing the process of paying out game medals (S150 to S152), the process returns to the top again. The series of processes described above following the game state setting process are repeated. If no winning combination is established (S132: no), after confirming the stop display of the missed eye (S134), the process returns to the top of the process again to set the gaming state. The series of processes described above following the process are repeated. Below, the game state setting process (S100) performed at the head of the game control process shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

C-3. Game state setting process:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a gaming state setting process performed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. When the game state setting process is started, first, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 refers to the game state flag shown in FIG. 11 and determines whether or not the BB game flag is set to ON (S400). . As described above, the BB game flag is a game state flag indicating that the game state is set to BB game. As a result, when it is determined that the BB game flag is set to ON (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied (S402). In this embodiment, as the BB game end condition, the number of game medals paid out after the start of the BB game is set, and when the number of game medals paid out reaches a first predetermined number (for example, 400). The BB game is set to end. In the game control process described above with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the number of game medals paid out is counted (S152 in FIG. 8), and the number of game medals paid out after the start of the BB game becomes the first predetermined number. When it reaches, it can be detected immediately. If it is not yet detected that the number of game medals has reached the first predetermined number, it is determined that the BB game end condition is not satisfied (S402: no), and the BB game is continued. Therefore, the BB game lottery table is selected (S404). The BB game lottery table will be described below.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a lottery table for BB games used during BB games. FIG. 18 (a) shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 18 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. ing. In the BB game lottery table shown in FIG. 18, the “BB role”, “red bell role”, “blue bell role”, “watermelon role” set in the normal game lottery table described above with reference to FIG. ”,“ Cherry ”, and“ Re-Game ”are not set, and“ Increase ”is set. This “increasing role” is set with a random number value of more than half of the whole. In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, when the “increasing combination” winning is established, 15 game medals are paid out. Accordingly, during the BB game, the winning combination of the winning combination is established with a high probability, and 15 game medals are paid out each time the winning is established.

  As the BB game using the above-described BB game lottery table progresses, if the winning combination repeatedly wins and pays out the first predetermined number of game medals, the BB game end condition is determined in S402 of FIG. It is determined that it has been established (S402: yes), and the BB game flag is set to OFF to end the BB game (S406). Subsequently, the RT game flag is set to ON in order to start the RT game (S408). The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the RT game is started after the BB game is finished. As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the RT gaming flag is a gaming state flag indicating that the RT gaming state is being performed. Thus, when the RT game flag is set to ON, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an RT game start command to the sub control board 220 (S410). By receiving the RT game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 grasps that the BB game is finished and the RT game is started. When the RT game start command is transmitted, the RT game lottery table is selected to perform the game in the RT game (S412), the game state setting process is terminated, and the game control shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is performed. Return to processing.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a lottery table for RT games used during RT games. FIG. 19A shows a range of random numbers assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 19B shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. ing. As is apparent from the comparison with the normal game lottery table described above with reference to FIG. 9, in the RT game lottery table shown in FIG. . Therefore, since a re-game player win is established with a higher probability during RT games than during a normal game, aiming for a BB player win while suppressing the amount of game medals used (consumption) than during normal games. Is possible.

  In the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 7, the internal lottery is performed by referring to any of the lottery tables described above (S116). As a result, based on the internal lottery random number acquired when the start lever 36 is operated and the lottery table referred to, the internal lottery result (which game player has won the game internally or which game player has won the game internally) It was decided. As a result, when the normal game lottery table is selected, the game in the normal game state (normal game) is performed, and when the BB game lottery table is selected, the game in the BB game state (BB game). When the RT game lottery table is selected, a game in the RT game state (RT game) is performed.

  The above describes the processing when it is determined in S400 that the BB game flag is set to ON (S400: yes). On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB game flag is not set to ON (S400: no), it is next determined whether or not the RT game flag is set to ON (S414). As described above, the RT gaming flag is a gaming status flag indicating that the gaming status is RT gaming, and in the process of S414, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming is in progress. As a result, if it is determined that the RT game is being played, the above-mentioned RT game lottery table is selected (S412). On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game is not being played (S414: no), since it is already determined that the BB game is not being played (S400: no), the current game state is the normal game. Is selected (S416). Note that a lottery table (not shown) in which the BB combination is not set is selected as the internal winning game combination after the BB combination is won internally until the winning of the BB combination is established. As a result, when the BB combination is won internally, another BB combination is not won.

  As described above, the RT game is started after the end of the BB game. On the other hand, the RT game is ended when the symbol combination called “missing eye” is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a symbol combination of “missing eyes”. In the “missing eyes”, a combination of symbols in which the left rotating cylinder 20a is “replay” and the middle rotating cylinder 20b and the right rotating cylinder 20c are “bell” (hereinafter “replay”-“bell”-“bell”). ")" Is set. The stop table selected when the red bell combination is won internally during the RT game and the stop table selected when the blue bell combination is internally won during the RT game (see FIGS. 14 and 16), When these game combinations (red bell combination or blue bell combination) are not stopped and displayed, the “missing eye” is set to be stopped and displayed. That is, if the red bell role could not be established in spite of the fact that the red bell role was won internally during the RT game, and the blue bell role was internally won during the RT game. If no winning can be established, “missing eye” is stopped and displayed. In other words, during RT game, the red bell role was won internally, but the spinning drum was stopped and aimed at the blue bell role, and the red bell role was aimed at the red bell role despite being won internally. If the rotator is stopped and displayed, the “missing eye” is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing missing eye confirmation processing. In the game control process shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the missed eye confirmation process is performed when no game winning is established as a result of stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinder (S 130 in FIG. 8) (S 132 : No) Processing to be performed (S134). As shown in FIG. 21, when the missed eye confirmation process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the missed eye is stopped and displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of the rotating drum (S500). As a result, when the missed eye is stopped and displayed, the RT game flag is set to OFF to end the RT game (S502). If the RT game flag is set to OFF, after an RT game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S504), the missed eye confirmation process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. If it is determined in the process of S500 that the missing eye is not stopped (S500: no), the process of S502 and S504 is skipped as it is, and the missing eye confirmation process is terminated. Return to the game control process shown. Note that when the RT game is ended by displaying the missed eye stop, both the BB game flag and the RT game flag are set to OFF, and therefore the normal game lottery is performed in the next game state setting process (FIG. 17). The table is selected and the gaming state shifts to normal gaming.

  As described above, when either of the red bell role or the blue bell role is won internally during RT game, if the winning combination is not established, the missed game will be stopped and displayed. Is finished and the normal game starts. For the player, the RT game is an advantageous game state in which the game can be advanced while suppressing the amount of game medals used compared to the normal game. Therefore, the player expects that when either the red bell role or the blue bell role is won internally, the game role is won and the missed eye is not stopped and displayed. If there is a possibility that either the red bell role or the blue bell role is elected internally, but the player cannot recognize whether it is a red bell role or a blue bell role, It is possible to guess which one of the winning combination and the blue bell winning combination has been won internally, and if the guess is correct, it is possible to establish a prize for the gaming actor. Will be stopped.

  As the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 repeatedly performs the above-described processing, the game in each gaming state proceeds. The CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 performs processing for executing various effects as follows in response to the processing by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 (by receiving various commands). Do.

D. Production control process:
22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the effect control processing executed by the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. When starting the effect control process, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first checks whether or not a command has been received from the main control board 200 (S2002). The control performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is basically executed based on a command transmitted from the main control board 200, and in the effect control process, the process is started upon reception of the command. For this reason, if it is determined that the command has not been received yet (S2002: no), the process stands by until the command is received.

  And if a command is received (S2002: yes), it will be judged whether the command is a BB game start command (S2004). As described above with reference to FIG. 8, the BB game start command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 toward the sub-control board 220 when a winning combination is established for the BB role. When the received command is a BB game start command (S2004: yes), it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set to ON (S2006). Here, the AT flag is a flag indicating that the AT game is being executed, and is set to ON when the AT game is started. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the BB game is finished, the AT game is started together with the start of the RT game described above. During the AT game, if the internal winning of the red bell role described above with reference to FIG. 6 is made, the player is informed that the red bell role has been internally won. Informed to the player. As a result, during an AT game, when an internal win is played for the red bell role or the blue bell role, the player is aiming for the game role (the one of the red bell role and blue bell role that is won internally). Most players can win the red bell or blue bell winning combination. Further, if the winning combination of the red bell and the blue bell can be established, it is possible to avoid the stop display of the missed eye (see FIG. 20) when the winning establishment cannot be achieved. The end of the RT game can also be avoided. Therefore, for the AT game, an AT game is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state in that the red bell role and the blue bell role can be established and the game medal can be paid out while the RT game is not terminated. It is. Note that a gaming state in which an RT game and an AT game are executed at the same time is also called an ART gaming state.

  Since the process of S2006 is a process when the BB game start command is received (S2004: yes), it is determined here whether or not the BB combination is won and the BB game is started during the AT game. . As a result, if an AT game is being played (S2006: yes), the AT flag is set to OFF to end the AT game (S2008). That is, when the BB game is started, the AT game is ended even during the AT game. When the AT flag is set to OFF, if the special A flag is set to ON (S2010: yes), the flag is set to OFF (S2012), and if the special B flag is set to ON (S2010: yes) (S2014: yes) The flag is set to OFF (S2016). As will be described in detail later, during an AT game, a special mode called special mode A (special mode A period) or a special mode called special mode B (special mode B period) may be set. The special A flag is a flag indicating that it is in the special mode A period, and is set to ON when the special mode A period is started. The special B flag is a flag indicating that it is a special mode B period, and is set to ON when the special mode B period is started. In the processing of S2010 to S2016, the special mode A period and the special mode B period are periods during the AT game, so that the corresponding flag is set to OFF in order to end these special modes at the end of the AT game. To do.

  When various flags are operated to end the AT game in this way, an effect during the BB game is executed. An effect during the BB game is executed by controlling the effect display device 10, the speaker 14, various lamps 12 and the like (S2018). If it is determined in the process of S2006 that the AT game is not being played (S2006: no), the effect during the BB game is executed without operating these flags. In addition, when the AT game is not in the special mode A period (S2010: no) or not in the special mode B period (S2014: no), the corresponding flag is not operated. Perform the production during the game.

  Note that the above-described AT flag, special A flag, and special B flag each have a storage area at a predetermined address of the RAM 223 mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the received command is an RT game start command (S2050). As described above with reference to FIG. 17, the RT game start command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the BB game ends and the RT game starts. When the RT game start command is received (S2050: yes), the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs an AT game start process (S2100). In the AT game start process, initial setting for starting an AT game is performed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an AT game start process according to the present embodiment. When the AT game start process is started, first, an AT initial number of times is drawn. In the AT initial number lottery process, an AT initial number lottery random number (hereinafter also referred to as an AT initial number lottery random number) is acquired at the timing when the RT game start command is received or the AT game start process starts. The AT initial number lottery table is referred to.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an AT initial number lottery table. As shown in FIG. 25, in the AT initial number lottery table, “AT initial number of times” is set in association with “AT initial number lottery random numbers” of 0 to 99. The AT initial number of times is the number of games that are set when an AT game is started until the AT game starts and ends. In the AT initial number lottery process of S2102, the AT initial number corresponding to the acquired AT initial number lottery random number is determined. In the AT initial number lottery table shown in FIG. 25, the initial AT number is determined to be 30 times with a probability of 60%, the initial AT number is determined to be 50 times with a probability of 39%, and the initial AT number is determined with a probability of 1%. Is determined 100 times. The AT initial number lottery table is stored in the ROM 222 mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  When the AT initial number is determined by performing the AT initial number lottery (S2102 in FIG. 24), this AT initial number is set to the value of the AT counter (S2104). The AT counter is a counter that indicates the number of remaining games until the AT game ends, and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM 223 mounted on the sub-control board 220. Thus, when the setting of the initial number of ATs is completed (S2102 to S2104), the AT flag is set to ON to start the AT game (S2106). Then, after the AT game start effect is executed according to the determined AT initial number of times (S2108), the AT game start process is terminated, and the effect control process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 is resumed. As an effect of starting the AT game, a flashy effect is performed so as to increase the player's sense of accomplishment as the initial number of ATs increases. Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when starting an AT game, the number of AT games is determined by performing an AT initial number of times drawing.

  When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the above-described processing, when the BB game is finished (when a predetermined generation condition is satisfied), it becomes easy to win the red bell combination and the blue bell combination (dominating the player). The AT game (special game state) is started (occurs) (the stop display frequency of the symbol related to the grant is higher than that in the normal game state). Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to “special game state generating means” in the present invention. In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the above-described processing, when the AT game (special game state) occurs, the AT initial number of times (continuation period) from the start to the end of the AT game (continuation period) 1st period) is set. Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to the “first period setting unit” in the present invention.

  The above is a description of the AT game start process that is performed when an RT game start command is received (S2050: yes in FIG. 23). On the other hand, when the internal lottery result transmission command is received (S2150: yes), it is next determined whether or not the AT flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current AT game is in progress (S2152). If the AT game is not being played (S2152: no), the process directly returns to the head of the effect control process (S2002).

  If an AT game is being performed (S2152: yes), whether or not any of the special A flag and special B flag described above is set to ON, that is, during the special mode A period or the special mode B period It is determined whether or not there is (S2154). As a result, if it is during the special mode A period or the special mode B period (S2154: yes), the special mode period process (special mode process) is performed (S3000). The processing during the special mode will be described in detail later. In the following description, when the special mode A period and the special mode B period are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a special mode period.

  As a result of the determination processing in S2154, if it is not in any special mode period (S2154: no), first, an AT gaming effect is executed (S2156). It is only necessary for the player to recognize that the AT game effect is not in the special mode period although the AT game is in progress, and the contents such as the background displayed on the effect display device 10 are different from the effect during the special mode period. Just do it. When the execution of the AT game effect is started (S2156), it is then determined based on the content of the internal lottery result transmission command whether or not either the red bell role or the blue bell role is won internally (S2158). If the internal winning of either the red bell role or the blue bell role is selected (S2158: yes), which of the red bell role and the blue bell role is won internally (for example, left The symbol (“Red Seven” or “Blue Seven”) to be stopped and displayed on the rotating drum is notified using various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114, the effect display device 10, the rotating backlight 20 L, and the like. (S2160).

  When the player is informed of which of the red bell role and the blue bell role is won internally, the player can recognize the symbol that should be displayed on the left drum 20a and stop the symbol. By operating the spinning cylinder stop button 38a at the display timing, it is possible to efficiently establish a winning combination of a red bell and a blue bell. As a result, during an AT game, the player can win a game medal with a high probability (skilled player will surely) when the red bell and blue bell roles are won internally. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent the missed eye from being stopped and displayed, that is, the RT game from ending.

  When it is informed that the red bell or blue bell role is won internally (S2160), or when it is determined that neither the red bell role or the blue bell role is won internally (S2158: no), the AT counter A process of subtracting “1” from the value of is performed (S2162). As described above, the AT counter is a counter in which the remaining number of times until the AT game ends (hereinafter also referred to as the AT remaining number of times) is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the AT counter is “0” (S2164). If the AT counter is “0”, that is, if the remaining number of AT games is 0 (S2164: yes) After setting the AT flag to OFF to end the AT game (S2168), the AT game end effect is executed (S2170). That is, during an AT game (S2152: yes), every time an internal lottery result transmission command is received (every game) (S2150: yes), “1” is subtracted from the AT counter (S2162). When the AT counter becomes “0” (S2164: yes), the AT flag is set to OFF (S2168), and the AT game is ended.

  When the AT game is completed, it is not notified which of the red bell role and the blue bell role is won internally. The stop will be displayed. As a result, if the estimation is incorrect, the “missing eye” is stopped and displayed as described above with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, and the RT game is ended.

  If it is determined in the processing of S2164 that the AT counter is not “0”, that is, if the AT game is continued because the remaining number of ATs still remains (S2164: no), the special mode transition lottery process is executed. (S2200). The special mode transition lottery process is a process that is performed for each game when the AT game is being executed but neither the special mode A period nor the special mode B period is in effect (S2154: no).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a special mode transition lottery process of the present embodiment. When this processing is started, first, a special mode transition lottery is performed (S2202). Here, a random number for special mode transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a special mode transition lottery random number) from 0 to 99 at the timing of receiving the internal lottery result transmission command or the timing of starting the special mode transition lottery process. One is acquired and the special mode transition lottery table is referred to.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the special mode transition lottery table. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special mode transition lottery table, “whether or not to shift to the special mode in correspondence with 0 to 99“ random numbers for special mode transition lottery ”or any one to shift to the special mode. "Move to special mode". In the special mode transition lottery process of S2202, the result corresponding to the acquired special mode transition random number is determined. In the special mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 27, transition to special mode A is performed with a probability of 10% (special mode A period is started), and transition to special mode B is performed with a probability of 10% (special mode B period is It is determined that no special mode is entered (no special mode period is started) with a probability of 80%. The special mode transition lottery table is stored in the ROM 222 mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  When the special mode transition lottery is completed (S2202), it is determined whether or not it is decided to shift to the special mode A as a result of the lottery (S2204). If it is decided to shift to the special mode A (S2204: yes), the special A flag is set to ON to start the special mode A period (S2206), and then the value of the special counter is set to “3”. The setting is made (S2208). The special counter is a counter indicating the number of remaining games until the end of the special mode period. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special mode does not end until three games are played after the special mode period is started. When “3” is set as the value of the special counter (S2208), an effect of informing the start of the special mode A period is executed (S2210).

  On the other hand, as a result of the special mode transition lottery (S2202), if it is decided to shift to the special mode B (S2212: yes), the special B flag is set to ON to start the special mode B period (S2214). As in the case of starting the special mode A period, “3” is set to the value of the special counter (S2216). Then, the effect which alert | reports the start of special mode B period is performed (S2218). As a result of the special mode transition lottery (S2202), when it is determined that the mode does not shift to either the special mode A or the special mode B (S2212: no), the special mode transition lottery process is terminated. The special counter has a storage area secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220.

  As described above, during an AT game, if it is neither the special mode A period nor the special mode B period, a special mode transition lottery process is performed every time a game is performed. If it is decided to shift, the special mode A period that continues until at least three games are ended, and if it is decided to shift to the special mode B, it is continued until at least three games are ended. The period B is started.

  Thus, when the internal lottery transmission command is received from the main control board 200 (with the special A flag or special B flag set to ON) with the special mode period started (S2150: yes in FIG. 23), S2154 In this process, it is determined that any special mode period is in effect (S2154: yes), and the special mode process is performed. That is, the special mode in-process is a process executed every time a game is played (S2150: yes) during any special mode period (S2154: yes).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special mode processing in this embodiment. When the special mode process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs an addition game number lottery process (S3100).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the addition game number lottery process of the present embodiment. When the addition game number extraction process is started, first, the value of the AT counter is extracted (S3102). As described above, the value of the AT counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of games (AT remaining number of times) until the end of the AT game. In the process of S3102, the number of remaining ATs being executed is extracted. As described above, during the AT game, the value of the AT game counter is decremented by “1” every time the game is played (S2162 in FIG. 23), but during the special mode A period or the special mode B period (S2154). : Yes), this subtraction process is not performed. That is, during the special mode A period or the special mode B period, the AT remaining number does not decrease even though the AT game is being performed. Therefore, during the special mode period, the AT game will not end due to the AT remaining count being zero, so that the special mode period will not be ended. It is possible for the player to play the game in a state where the anxiety factor “AT game may end” is removed.

  After extracting the value of the AT counter (S3102 in FIG. 29), it is next determined whether or not the extracted value of the AT counter is “10” or less, that is, whether or not the remaining AT count is 10 or less (S3104). ). As a result, if the AT remaining number is 10 or less (S3104: yes), the addition game number lottery table P is selected, and if the AT remaining number is 11 or more (S3104: no), the additional game number A lottery table M is selected. Thereafter, an addition game number lottery is performed using the selected addition game number lottery table (S3110).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an addition game number lottery table. As shown in FIG. 30, in the addition game number lottery table, “addition game number” is set in correspondence with “addition game number lottery random numbers” of 0 to 99. The “addition game number lottery random number” is a random number acquired from 0 to 99 at the timing of receiving the internal lottery result transmission command or the timing of starting the addition game number lottery process. The “additional number of games” is the number of games determined for each game during the special mode period. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the special mode period, the “additional number of games” is determined for each game, and each time the “additional number of games” is determined, "Additional number of games" is accumulated. Then, the number of games (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of additions) obtained by accumulating the “addition game number” determined during the special mode period may be added to the AT remaining number of times when the special mode ends. In the process of S3110 of FIG. 29, a process of determining the “number of added games” for each game during such a special mode period is performed. That is, with reference to the selected addition game number lottery table (S3106 or S3108), the “addition game number” corresponding to the acquired “addition game number lottery random number” is determined. When the AT remaining number is 10 or less, the addition game number lottery table P shown in FIG. 30A is selected, so “+5” times are selected as the “addition game number” with a probability of 30%. “+10” times are selected with a probability of 20%, and “0” times are selected with a probability of 50%. Further, when the AT remaining number is 11 or more, the addition game number lottery table M shown in FIG. 30B is selected, so that “+5” number of “addition game number” is 30% with a probability of 30%. “+10” times are selected with a probability of 20%, “−5” times are selected with a probability of 10%, and “0” times are selected with a probability of 50%.

  When the number of added games is determined in this way (S3110), an effect of informing the determined number of added games (effect of informing the added game number) is executed (S3112). Then, the determined number of added games is added to the value of the added total counter (S3114). The total addition counter is a counter for counting the number of games (total number of additions) obtained by accumulating the number of addition games determined during the special mode period. In the process of S3114, the current game after the start of the special mode period is added to the total number of additions from the start of the special mode period to the previous game by adding the number of added games determined in the current game. The total number up to is stored in the total number counter. Of course, when the number of added games determined this time is “0”, the value of the total number counter is not updated (that is, “0” is added), and the number of added games determined this time is “−5”. If it is “number of times”, “5” is subtracted from the value of the addition total counter (ie, “−5” is added). When the addition game count determined this time is added to the value of the total addition counter (S3114), after performing the effect of informing the total addition (the effect of notification of the total addition), the process returns to the special mode processing shown in FIG. Note that the total storage counter has a storage area secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220.

  In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the above-described processing, so that during the AT game (special game state), an addition game that is different from the AT initial period (first period) as the duration of the AT game (special game state). A special mode for determining the number of times (second period) and the total number of additions (accumulated second period) is started (occurs). Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 200 corresponds to the “special mode generating means” in the present invention. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the above-described processing, when the addition game number lottery process is performed during the special mode period (special mode), the addition game number (second period) and the total number of additions (integrated) The second period) is determined. Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to the “second period determining means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the above-described processing, so that the number of addition games (second period) and the total number of additions (accumulated second period) determined as described above (determined by the second period determination unit) Result) is notified to the player. Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to “notification means” in the present invention.

  Here, as is apparent from comparing the addition game number lottery table P shown in FIG. 30 (a) with the addition game number lottery table M shown in FIG. 30 (b), the addition game number lottery table P includes Negative value is not set. Accordingly, when the addition game number lottery table M is selected, that is, when the AT remaining number (the period until the continuation period of the special gaming state ends) is 11 times or more (first remaining period), the special mode period. Special when the addition game number lottery table P is selected, that is, when the AT remaining number of times is 10 or less (second remaining period shorter than the first remaining period) than when the (special mode) is started. When the mode period is started, there is a high possibility that the total number of additions (accumulated second period) will be larger. Therefore, the total number of additions is larger when the special mode period is started when the AT remaining number is 10 times or less than when the special mode period is started when the AT remaining number is 11 times or more. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for this, that is, the player's expectation that a large number of games are added to the AT remaining number of times. In other words, the player's expectation that the special mode period starts can be increased when the AT remaining number is 10 or less than when the AT remaining number is 11 or more.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the effect of notifying the number of added games and the effect of notifying the total number of additions according to the present embodiment are executed on the effect display device 10. As shown in FIG. 31, the type of special mode and the number of remaining ATs are displayed at the top of the screen of the effect display device 10. Here, the case where the special mode A is started when it is determined that the special mode A lottery (FIG. 26) described above is used to shift to the special mode A when the AT remaining number is 14 is shown. Further, FIGS. 31A to 31C show effects from the start of the special mode period to the third game, and the number of added games 10a and the total number of added 10b determined in each game are shown. Has been.

  In FIG. 31 (a), after the effect of notifying the added game number indicating that “+5 times” is determined as the added game number in the first game after the start of the special mode period, the total number added is “ A state is shown in which an effect of notifying the total number of additions indicating that the number has increased from “0 times” to “5 times” is executed. In addition, in FIG. 31B, after the effect of notifying the added game number indicating that “+10 times” is determined as the added game number is executed in the second game, the total number added is changed from “5 times” to “ A state is shown in which an effect of notification of the total number of additions indicating that it has increased to “15 times” is executed. Further, in FIG. 31 (c), after the effect of notifying the added game number indicating that “−5 times” is determined as the added game number is executed in the third game, the total number of additions starts from “15 times”. A state in which the effect of notifying the total number of additions indicating that the number has decreased to “10 times” is executed is shown. As will be described in detail later, since the total number of additions may be added to the AT remaining count when the special mode period ends, the player is expected to increase the total number of additions, It is possible to focus attention on the production of the frequency notification. The total number of additions may be a negative value. For example, after the special mode period is started, “−5” is determined as the number of additional games in the first game, “0” is determined in the second game, and “0” is determined in the third game. ”Is determined and the special mode period ends, the total number of additions becomes“ −5 times ”.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of whether during the special mode A period or the special mode B period, the number of additional games is determined for each game during the special mode period. The determined number of added games is notified to the player. In addition, the total number of additions is calculated by adding up the number of addition games determined for each game, and the calculated total addition number is notified to the player. In this way, it is determined whether or not the total number notified to the player is reflected (added) in the AT remaining number in the addition total number reflection possibility lottery process (S3200) during the special mode process shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the addition total number reflection availability lottery process of the present embodiment. The addition total number reflection availability lottery process is a process that is executed every time a game is played during the special mode period, and whether or not the above-mentioned total addition number is reflected in the AT remaining number of times after the special mode period ends (whether to add). Processing to determine whether or not. When the addition total number reflection possibility determination lottery process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the reflection winning flag is set to ON (S3202). The reflection winning flag is determined in the lottery process described later during the special mode period to reflect the total number of additions described above in the remaining AT number after the special mode period ends (hereinafter referred to as “the reflection decision has been made”). The flag is set to ON. Accordingly, in the process of S3202, it is determined whether or not a reflection decision has already been made during the current special mode period. The storage area of the reflection winning flag is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220.

  As a result of the determination processing in S3202, if the reflection decision has not yet been made (S3202: no), it is determined whether or not the special flag A is set to ON, that is, whether or not the special mode A is in progress. (S3204). As a result, if it is during the special mode A period (S3204: yes), the reflection availability lottery table A is selected (S3206). If it is not during the special mode A period, that is, during the special mode B period ( S3204: no), the reflection availability lottery table B is selected (S3208). Then, the addition total number reflection possibility lottery is performed using the selected reflection possibility lottery table.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a reflection availability lottery table. As shown in FIG. 33, in the addition game number lottery table, “reflectability” is set in association with “reflectability random numbers for reflection” from 0 to 99. “Random number for reflection availability lottery” is a random number acquired from 0 to 99 at the timing of receiving the internal lottery result transmission command or the timing of starting the addition total number reflection availability lottery process. “Applicability” is whether or not the total number of additions calculated in the addition game number lottery process shown in FIG. 29 is reflected (added) to the AT remaining number after the end of the special mode period. S3210 in FIG. In this process, the “reflection availability” is determined. That is, with reference to the selected reflection availability lottery table (S3206 or S3208), "reflection availability" is determined based on the acquired "reflection availability lottery random number". If it is during the special mode A period, the reflection availability lottery table A shown in FIG. 33 (a) is selected, so it is determined that the total number of additions will be reflected in the AT remaining count after the end of the special mode period with a probability of 30%. (Reflect decision is made). Further, if the special mode B period is in effect, the reflection determination lottery table B shown in FIG. 33B is selected, so that the reflection determination is made with a probability of 70%. Thus, since the probability that the reflection determination is made is higher in the special mode B period than in the special mode A period, the total number of additions is easily added to the AT remaining number of times. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of special mode period. In addition, the special mode B period has a higher probability of being determined to be reflected than the special mode A period. Therefore, the special mode A period corresponds to the “first special mode” in the present invention, and the special mode B period is the real mode. This corresponds to the “second special mode” in the invention. The reflection availability lottery table A and the reflection availability lottery table B are stored at predetermined addresses in the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220.

  In this way, after determining whether or not “reflection is possible” (S3210), it is determined whether or not the reflection is determined (S3212). As a result, when the reflection decision is made (S3212: yes), the reflection winning flag is set ON to indicate that the decision has been made (S3214), and then the addition total number reflection possibility lottery process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the special mode processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the reflection decision has not been made (S3212: no), the addition total number reflection availability lottery process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the special mode process shown in FIG.

  The case has been described above where it is determined in the process of S3202 that the reflection decision has not yet been made. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reflection decision has already been made (S3202: yes), the addition total number reflection availability lottery process is terminated without performing the above-described processes of S3204 to S3214, and FIG. Return to the special mode processing shown. That is, if the reflection decision is made even once during the special mode period, the addition total number reflection possibility lottery is not performed in the subsequent game, and the reflection winning flag remains set to ON. Further, as will be described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured to add the total number of additions to the AT remaining number of times when the reflected winning flag is set to ON at the end of the special mode period. Therefore, if a reflection decision is made even once during the special mode period, the total number of additions is added to the AT remaining number at the end of the special mode period.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the addition total number reflection availability lottery process is completed (S3200), the special mode continuous lottery process is performed (S3300). In the special mode continuous lottery process, a process for determining whether or not to continue the special mode period is performed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special mode continuous lottery process of the present embodiment. When the special mode continuous lottery process is started, first, “1” is subtracted from the value of the special counter in order to reduce the remaining number of games until the end of the special mode period by the current game being performed. (S3302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special counter is “0” (S3304). As described above with reference to FIG. 26, the special counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times until the special mode period ends, and the value is set to “3” when the special mode period starts. Is done. Therefore, from the start of the special mode period until the second game, the value of the special counter is determined to be “2” or “1” and not “0” (S3304: no), and the special counter is used as it is. The mode continuation lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, in the third game after the start of the special mode period, since the value of the special counter becomes “0” (S3304: yes), the special mode continuous lottery is performed (S3306). Here, random numbers for the special mode continuous lottery (hereinafter also referred to as special mode continuous lottery random numbers) from 0 to 99 at the timing of receiving the internal lottery result transmission command or the timing of starting the special mode continuous lottery process. Obtain one and refer to the special mode continuation lottery table.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the special mode continuous lottery table. As shown in FIG. 35, in the special mode continuation lottery table, whether to “continue the special mode period” or end the special mode period in association with “special mode continuation lottery random numbers” from 0 to 99. Is set. In the special mode continuous lottery process of S2202, a result corresponding to the acquired special mode continuous lottery random number is determined. In the special mode continuation lottery table shown in FIG. 35, “continue the special mode period” is determined with a probability of 50%, and “end the special mode period” is determined with a probability of 50%. The special mode continuous lottery table is stored in the ROM 222 mounted on the sub-control board 220.

  When the special mode continuation lottery is completed (S3306), it is determined whether or not “continue the special mode period” is determined as a result of the lottery (S3308). As a result, when it is decided to “continue the special mode period” (S3308: yes), “1” is added to the value of the special counter in order to increase the number of games until the special mode period ends by one. (S3312). Thus, when “1” is added to the value of the special counter, the special mode continuation processing is terminated while the special flag is set to ON, and the processing returns to the special mode in-process shown in FIG. In this case, even when the next internal lottery result transmission command is received (S2150: yes in FIG. 23), that is, in the next game, it is determined that any special flag is set to ON (FIG. 23). 23, S2154: yes), the special mode processing is executed (the special game period continues in the next game) (S3000 in FIG. 23).

  As described above, the special mode continuation lottery is performed in the third game after the start of the special mode period, and if it is decided to continue the special mode as a result of the lottery, the special mode period is started. The fourth game will be played. However, in the fourth game, when “1” is subtracted from the value of the special counter (S3302), the value of the special counter becomes “0” (S3304: yes), and the special mode continuous lottery is performed. (S3306). That is, in the third and subsequent games after the start of the special mode period, the special mode continuous lottery is performed every time. Then, when it is determined that “the special mode period is to be ended” in the special mode continuous lottery in any of the third and subsequent games after the start of the special mode period (S3308: no), the special mode period is ended. Therefore, after setting one of the special A flag and the special B flag set to ON (S3310), the special mode continuous lottery process is terminated and the special mode in-process shown in FIG. 28 is performed. Return. Thus, when the special flag is set to OFF, when the next internal lottery result transmission command is received (S2150: yes in FIG. 23), that is, in the next game, any special flag is set to OFF. (S2154: no in FIG. 23), the special mode processing is not executed (the special mode period ends in this game). As described above, when the special mode continuous lottery is performed in the third and subsequent predetermined games after the start of the special mode period, when it is determined that “the special mode period is to end”, the predetermined game After the special mode period ends, the next game returns to the AT game that is not in the special mode period.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the special mode continuous lottery process is completed (S3300), a special mode end process is performed (S3400). In the special mode end process, a process for ending the special mode period is performed.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing processing at the end of the special mode of this embodiment. When the process at the end of the special mode is started, first, it is determined whether or not both the special A flag and the special B flag are set to OFF (S3402). That is, when it is determined here that both the special A flag and the special B flag are set to OFF, because any one of the special flags is set to ON (S2154: yes in FIG. 23), This is a case in which the special mode is started (FIG. 28), but the special mode period is determined to end in the special mode continuous lottery process (FIG. 34) and the special flag is set to OFF. Therefore, in the determination process of S3402, it is determined whether or not the special mode period ends in the current game.

  As a result, when it is determined that the special mode period does not end in this game (S3402: no), it is not necessary to perform the process for ending the special mode period, so the special mode end process is terminated as it is. Then, the process returns to the special mode processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special mode period ends in the current game (S3402: yes), the process for ending the special mode period described below is performed.

  In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the reflected winning flag is set to ON (S3404). Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 29, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of added games is determined each time a game is played during the special mode period. In addition, the number of added games during these special modes is integrated and stored as the total number of additions in the total number counter. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the total number of additions in the special mode is reflected (added) in the AT remaining number after completion of the special mode. If reflection is made (the reflection decision is made), the reflection winning flag is set to ON. Therefore, in the determination process of S3404, when the special mode period is ended, it is determined whether or not the total number added during the special mode period is reflected in the remaining AT count. As a result, when the reflected winning flag is set to ON (S3404: yes), the value of the total addition counter is added to the value of the AT counter in order to add the total addition to the number of remaining ATs (S3406). Then, an effect of notifying that the reflection decision has been made and reflecting that the total number of additions has been reflected in the AT remaining number of times (effect of reflecting the total number of additions) is executed (S3408).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the effect of reflecting the total number added according to the present embodiment is executed on the effect display device 10. As shown in FIG. 37, in the effect of reflecting the total number of additions, the special mode period has ended (10 (c)), the reflection decision has been made, that is, “10 times” is added as the total number of additions here. (10 (d)), that the total number of additions is reflected in the AT remaining number of times, that is, here, the AT remaining number of times is increased from “14” to “24” (10 (e)). The

  In this way, when the effect of reflecting the total number of additions is executed (S3408), it is determined whether or not the value of the AT counter is 0 or less. That is, when the total number of additions is a positive value, the value of the total number counter is reflected (added) to the value of the AT counter in the process of S3406, and as a result, the value of the AT counter, that is, the remaining AT count increases. On the other hand, when the total number of additions is a negative value, the value of the total number counter is reflected (added) to the value of the AT counter in the process of S3406. As a result, the value of the AT counter, that is, the remaining number of ATs decreases. It may be 0 or less. In this case (S3410: yes), since there are no remaining ATs, the AT flag is set OFF to end the AT game when the special mode period ends (S3412), and then the AT game end effect is executed (S3412). S3414). Then, in preparation for the start of the next special mode period, the reflected winning flag is set to OFF (S3416), the value of the addition total counter is set to “0” (S3418), and the special mode end process is performed. Then, the processing returns to the special mode processing shown in FIG. When it is determined that the value of the AT counter is 1 or more in the process of S3410 (S3410: no), that is, as a result of reflecting (adding) the value of the total number counter to the value of the AT counter in the process of S3406, the total number of additions When the value of the counter (total number of additions) is positive and therefore the value of the AT counter (the number of remaining ATs) increases, or the value of the total number of additions (total number of additions) is negative and the value of the AT counter (AT remaining) If the number of times has decreased but does not become 0 or less, the AT game is continued. Therefore, after the AT flag is not operated, the reflected winning flag is set to OFF in preparation for the start of the next special mode period (S3416), and the value of the addition total counter is set to “0” (S3418). Then, the process at the end of the special mode is terminated, and the process returns to the process during the special mode shown in FIG.

  The case where it is determined in the process of S3404 that the total number of additions during the special mode period is reflected in the remaining AT count when the special mode period ends is described (S3404: yes). On the other hand, when it is determined that the total number of additions during the special mode period is not reflected in the remaining AT count when the special mode period ends (S3404: no), that is, one game during the special mode period. In the case where “addition decision” is not made once in the addition total number reflection possibility lottery performed every time, the AT counter value (AT remaining number) is left as it is, that is, the AT remaining number is deferred, that is, the AT remaining The number of times executes an effect (the effect of deferring the AT remaining number of times) for notifying that the special mode period is not changed before the special mode period starts.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the effect of deferring the AT remaining number of times according to the present embodiment is executed on the effect display device 10. As shown in FIG. 38, in the effect of reflecting the total number of additions, the special mode period has ended (10 (f)), the reflection decision has not been made, that is, the total number of additions here is “10 times”. Is not added to the remaining AT count (10 (g)), the remaining AT count is deferred, that is, the remaining AT count is “14” (10 (h)). Is notified. In this way, when the effect of deferring the AT remaining number of times is executed (S3420 in FIG. 36), “0” is set to the value of the added total counter in preparation for the start of the special mode period during the next AT game (S3418). The special mode end process is terminated, and the process returns to the special mode in-process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if it is determined that the total number of additions is reflected in the AT remaining number in any game during the special mode period (if the reflection is determined). When the special mode period ends, the total number of additions is reflected in the remaining AT number, and an effect of informing that effect (effect of reflecting the total number of additions) is executed. On the contrary, if the reflection decision has not been made, the total number of additions is not reflected in the remaining AT count when the special mode period ends, and the AT remaining count is deferred from before the start of the special mode period and a notification to that effect. The effect to be performed (the effect of deferring the number of remaining ATs) is executed. Before the effect of reflecting the total number of additions or the effect of deferring the AT remaining number of times is executed, the effect of the addition game number notification and the addition total number notification described above with reference to FIG. 31 has already been executed. In the situation in which the total number of additions is recognized, the effect of reflecting the total number of additions or the effect of deferring the AT remaining number of times is executed. If the total number of additions recognized by the player is a positive value, the number of remaining ATs will increase, and the player will be expected to perform an effect reflecting the total number of additions. When the total number of additions is a negative value, if the reflection result is made, the number of remaining ATs decreases, so that it is expected that an effect of deferring the remaining number of ATs will be executed.

  When the processing at the end of the special mode is finished and the processing returns to the processing in the special mode shown in FIG. 28 (S3400 in FIG. 28), either the red bell role or the blue bell role is executed based on the content of the internal lottery result transmission command. It is determined whether or not an internal winning is made (S3500). If either of the red bell role or the blue bell role has been won internally (S3500: yes), the internal winning is informed of either the red bell role or the blue bell role (S3600). . That is, even during the special mode period, since the red bell role and the blue bell role are won, as in the AT game outside the special mode period (similar to the processing of S2158 to S2160 in FIG. 23), If the internal winning combination is a red bell or blue bell, the type of game role is notified.

  The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not to change the setting of the number of remaining ATs (the duration of the special gaming state) after the special mode ends during the special mode by executing the above-described processing. ing. In addition, when it is decided to change the setting, as the remaining number of AT games (the duration of the special gaming state) after the end of the special mode, the remaining AT number is set by reflecting the total number added to the remaining AT number. If the change is made (the second period is set instead of the first period) and it is decided not to change the setting, the remaining number of AT games is not changed after the special mode ends (the first period is set). maintain). Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to the “change determining unit” and the “continuation period setting unit” in the present invention. In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the above-described process, so that the number of added games (second period) and the added total number (accumulated second period) are notified to the player, and then the added total number is set to AT. Whether or not to add to the remaining number of times (depending on the determination result of the setting change, the duration of the special gaming state is changed to the second period instead of the first period, or the duration of the special gaming state is the first The player is informed that the period will be maintained). Therefore, the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 corresponds to “notification means” in the present invention.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is performed by repeatedly executing the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and the effect control process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. It has become. Below, the game property obtained by the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail.

E. Gameability obtained by the gaming machine of this embodiment:
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the gaming state according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 39, “BB game” is started when “BB combination” winning is established during “normal game”. The “BB game” is a game state that is advantageous to the player over the normal game, in which a winning combination is established with a high probability of winning and a lot of game medals are paid out. When the number of game medals paid out after the start of “BB game” reaches a predetermined number (400), “BB game” ends.

  When “BB game” ends, “RT game” is started. In addition, “AT game” is started together with the start of “RT game”. This “RT game” and “AT game” state is also called “ART game”. “ART Game” has a high probability of winning a re-game player, so it can reduce the amount of game medals used (consumption), and the red bell and blue bell heroes can be awarded to win game medals. It is in a state where it is easy to receive. Therefore, although the game medal cannot be paid out as much as the “BB game”, the “ART game” is also an advantageous state advantageous to the player over the normal game.

  When the AT remaining count becomes 0 after the start of the “ART game”, the “AT game” of the “ART game” is ended and only the “RT game” is continued. In this state, when the internal winning combination for the red bell role or the blue bell role is different from “AT gaming”, it is not notified which of the red bell role and the blue bell role is won internally. It is necessary to guess the game player and stop and display the cirrus. As a result, if the guess is wrong, the “RT game” is stopped and displayed, and the “RT game” is ended, and the game shifts to the normal game. Therefore, the player is expected to continue the AT game for as long as possible.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of a game during an AT game according to the present embodiment. The solid arrows in FIG. 40 indicate the progress of the game, and the broken arrows indicate the processing of various data.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 24, when the AT game is started, the initial AT number of times is drawn, and as a result, the initial AT number (the remaining AT number at the start of the AT game) is “30”. It is determined from “50 times” and “100 times”. When the AT game is started, the special mode transition lottery described above with reference to FIG. 26 is performed every time the game is performed. In this lottery, it is determined whether to shift to the special mode A period, to shift to the special mode B period, or not to shift to any special mode. As a result, when it is decided to shift to any special mode period, a special mode period (special mode A period or special mode B period) is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 34, the special mode period continues unconditionally from the start until the third game is played, but after that, if the special mode continuous lottery is not won (the continuation is If not decided) it will not continue. If the special mode continuation lottery is lost in any game (when the end is determined), the special mode period ends. Here, the AT remaining number is subtracted once every time a game is played in a period other than the special mode period, but is not subtracted in the special mode period. Accordingly, the longer the special mode period, the more games are played during AT games.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 29, during the special mode period, each time a game is played, an addition game number lottery is performed to determine the number of addition games. The number of added games is accumulated during the special mode period and stored as the total number of additions. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 31, the number of added games and the total number of added games are notified to the player every time the game is played. Since the total number of additions may be added to the AT remaining number when the special mode ends, the player is noticed which number of additional games will be notified, and a large value of additional games will be notified. And the player is expected to increase the total number of additions.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 32, during the special mode period, the addition total number reflection availability lottery is performed every time a game is performed. In this lottery, it is determined whether or not the total number of additions is added to the remaining AT number when the special mode period ends. If it is determined that the total number of additions will be added to the remaining AT count even once (if a reflection determination is made), the lottery is not performed in subsequent games, and the total number is added when the special mode period ends. Add to the remaining AT count. The result of the addition total number reflection availability lottery is not notified every time a game is performed, but is notified when the special mode period ends, as described above with reference to FIGS. Therefore, when the special mode period ends, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the total number of additions is added to the AT remaining number of times.

  In addition, the winning probability per game of the addition total number reflection possibility lottery process (probability determined by adding the total number of additions to the AT remaining number) is set higher in the special mode B period than in the special mode A period. Yes. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which special mode period starts.

  As described above, since the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured, during the special mode period, the player is given “the number of additional games and the total number of additions in which the AT remaining number increases when a reflection decision is made”. When the special mode period ends after the notification is made, it is notified that “the reflection decision has been made” (that is, the total number of additions to the remaining AT count). Reflecting this will increase the remaining AT count). Thereby, the player's sense of expectation that the duration of the AT game is extended (the number of remaining ATs increases) can be stepped, and as a result, the gaming interest can be enhanced. On the other hand, when the “addition game number and total number of additions that the AT remaining number decreases when the reflection decision is made” is notified, the player is notified that “the reflection decision has not been made” ( That is, it is expected that the AT remaining number is deferred without reflecting the total number of additions in the AT remaining number. As a result, the player's sense of crisis with respect to the shortening of the duration of the special gaming state can be phased, and as a result, the gaming interest can be effectively enhanced.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the addition total number reflection availability lottery is executed every time a game is performed during the special mode, but is executed when the special mode ends, and the total number is added to the AT remaining number according to the result. It is good also as a structure which determines whether to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the same addition game number lottery table is used in the special mode A and the special mode B. However, a table in which different addition game numbers are set, and the addition game number is equal to or more than a predetermined number. A table using tables with different probabilities, or a table in which only a negative value is set for the number of added games may be used. In this way, it is possible to further attract the player's attention to which special mode period starts.

  In addition, in the case of using different addition game number lottery tables for the special mode A and the special mode B, in the special mode A (first special mode), a table for increasing the AT remaining number of times (the “current period” In the special mode B, a table for reducing the number of remaining ATs (the “current continuation period (first period) is set as the second period) using a table in which“ the period for extending the continuation period (first period) ”is set) is used. A configuration in which a table in which “a period to be shortened” is set may be used. In this way, it is possible to further attract the player's attention to which special mode period starts.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game combination that is won internally when the missed eye is stopped and displayed is the red bell role or the blue bell role, but is not limited thereto, and may be another game role. . For example, the other game actors may be game players in which a game medal is paid out when a prize is established, or a game actor that changes a winning probability of a predetermined game actor in a game after a game in which a prize is established. Good. In addition, when a predetermined game combination (so-called single bonus or the like) is won, the missed eye may be stopped and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the stop timing of the left drum 20a is wrong when the red bell role or the blue bell role is won internally (for example, the red bell role is won internally) When aiming for “Blue Seven”, the missed eyes are stopped and displayed when “Blue Seven” is targeted despite the fact that the blue bell role is elected internally. Not limited to this, there is provided a game combination that is awarded when the reel cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are operated in a predetermined operation order, and the operation order is different from the predetermined operation order when the game combination is won internally. When the spinning cylinder is operated (that is, when the operation order is incorrect), the winning combination may not be established and the missed eye may be stopped and displayed.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cylinder-type game machine (game machine), 20a, 20b, 20c ... Cylinder, 36 ... Start lever (rotation start member), 38a, 38b, 38c ... Cylinder stop button (rotation stop member), 200 ... Main Control board, 201 ... CPU, 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (special gaming state generating means, first period setting means, special mode generating means, second period determining means, notification means, change determining means, duration setting means).

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In a gaming machine that displays a symbol variably with detection of a predetermined start operation, performs a game to stop display of a symbol with detection of a predetermined stop operation, and gives a predetermined privilege according to the symbol of stop display,
When a predetermined generation condition is established, special game state generating means for generating a special game state in which the stop display frequency of the symbol related to the privilege provision superior to the player is higher than the normal game state;
First period setting means for setting a first period as a duration of the special gaming state when the special gaming state occurs;
Special mode generating means for generating a special mode for determining a second period different from the first period as a duration of the special gaming state during the special gaming state;
Second period determining means for determining the second period during the special mode;
A change determining means for determining whether or not to change the setting of the duration of the special gaming state after the end of the special mode during the special mode;
When the decision to change the setting is made by the change deciding means, the second period deciding means decided by the second period deciding means instead of the first period as the duration of the special gaming state after the end of the special mode. A duration setting means for setting a period and maintaining the setting of the first period after the end of the special mode when the change determination means determines not to change the setting;
Informing means for informing the player of the determination result by the second period determining means and the determination result by the change determining means during the special mode,
The notification means includes
Whether or not to change the setting is not determined by the change determining means, and when the second period is determined by the second period determining means, the determined second period is played. When the special mode ends, the special gaming state is determined according to the determination result relating to the setting change when the change determination unit determines whether or not to perform the setting change. A game in which the continuation period of the game is changed to the second period instead of the first period, or the continuation period of the special gaming state is maintained as the first period. Machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
As the special mode, there are provided a plurality of special modes having different probabilities of being determined to perform the setting change by the change determining means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special mode generation means selects and generates one of the plurality of special modes when the generation condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
As the special mode, the second period determining means determines the second period to be a period longer than the first period, and the second period determining means sets the second period to the first period. And a second special mode that can be determined in a shorter period of time,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the special mode generation means selects and generates one of the first special mode and the second special mode when the generation condition is satisfied.

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