JP2013000295A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a symbol combination constituting a correct answer prize symbol combination rich in variety, when attaining game properties for varying the number of putting-out of game media in accordance with button pressing order.SOLUTION: When a plurality of prize symbol combinations are simultaneously in a prize winning state as the result of a lottery for prize symbol combination and the operation order of stop switches are set to the prize winning mode, a symbol of the prize symbol combination with the larger number of putting-out is preferentially drawn onto an effective line by applying putting-out number preferential drawing control when the operation order of the operated stop switches is the correct answer button pressing order. When the operation order of the stop switches is incorrect answer button pressing order, a symbol of the prize symbol combination with the smaller number of putting-out is preferentially drawn onto the effective line by applying prize winning number preferential drawing control for drawing a prize winning symbol onto the effective line and stopping the symbol so as to obtain the maximum number of kinds of the winning prize symbol combinations to be displayed by the time all the rotary reels are stopped.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game in which a predetermined profit is given by stopping rotation of a rotating reel by operating a stop switch and a stop symbol being in a predetermined mode.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, an internal lottery is performed for a combination consisting of a combination of multiple symbols, and when the rotating reel is stopped based on a player's stop switch operation, the result of the internal lottery is predetermined. When the winning combination is won, the symbol combination related to the winning line will be established as much as possible on the active line, and when the internal lottery is lost, stop so that no symbol combination will be established on the active line Stop control for adjusting the operation timing of the switch and the stop timing of the rotating reel is performed.
As a result of internal lottery, when a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, it can be finally paid out as a method for determining which symbols constituting the winning combination are to be stopped on the active line The payout number priority pull-in control to stop the rotating reel by drawing the winning symbol so that the number of game media is the largest, and the winning symbol so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed with some rotating reels stopped is maximized There is known a combination number priority pull-in control for pulling in and stopping the rotating reel. Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for differentiating symbols preferentially drawn on an effective line by properly using such a control method.

  On the other hand, as shown in Patent Document 2, a plurality of roles are formed so that they can be won simultaneously, and the operation order (push order) of the stop switches is set according to the winning state, and is set according to the winning state There is also known a technique for making a winning combination different depending on whether or not the stop switch is operated in the pressing order. In addition, the push order of the stop switch corresponding to the winning state is notified to the player with a predetermined probability to create a state advantageous to the player.

JP 2010-162285 A JP 2009-172039 A

  However, as described above, depending on the push order, the number-of-payout priority pull-in control and the combination-number-priority pull-in control are used differently, and when the number of game media to be paid out is changed as a result, In order to ensure that the drawn symbols are different between when the control is used and when the combination number priority pull-in control is used, the symbol arrangement of the rotating reels must be devised. In addition, if the number of correct symbol combinations with a large number of payouts is larger than that of incorrect answerers, it will not be possible to draw in incorrect answerers when the push order is incorrect. It was difficult to increase the variation of the game, and there was a problem that the winning mode of the correct answer was always the same, there was no substitute, and the game became monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when a plurality of payouts are in a winning state at the same time, the number of game media payouts is different according to the stop control method applied according to the pressing order of the stop switches. The purpose is to make the symbol combinations that make up the correct combination rich in variations when realizing the gameability that makes the different.

The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Feature point)
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, a start switch (18) for starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40), A plurality of stop switches (19) for respectively stopping the rotation of the rotating reel (40) and a control device (20) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, the control device (20) is a predetermined design The winning lottery means (80) for performing the lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is configured, and starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the start switch (18), and each stop Reel control means (90) for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel (40) corresponding to the stop switch (19) based on the operation of the switch (19), and the plurality of rotary reels (40 ) All stopped, Winning symbols included in the symbol combination which constitutes the winning combination is a winning by stopping at a predetermined sequence on a predetermined effective lines, according to the game machine benefits in accordance with the winning combination is awarded.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine or a parrot gaming machine, and includes a payout device (hopper unit 65) and other components for paying out game media at the time of winning in addition to the above configuration. May be. The “game medium” includes medals, game balls (pachinko balls), coins and the like used for games.
The reel control means (90) controls the rotation of the rotating reel (40) from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation, and rotates the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the start switch (18). A drive signal is output to the drive motor, the drive motor is accelerated and rotated until the rotation speed of the rotary reel (40) becomes constant, and then the drive motor is rotated while maintaining the constant speed. Further, based on the operation of the stop switch (19), a stop signal is output to the drive motor to stop the rotation of the rotary reel (40). At this time, according to the lottery result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (80), the symbol that should not be stopped at the predetermined position is `` kicked '' so as not to stop, and the symbol that may be stopped at the predetermined position “Pull in” to stop at that position as much as possible. In other words, when the stop switch (19) is operated, if the lottery result of the winning judgment is “losing”, the lottery result of the winning judgment is won by the predetermined winning combination so that no winning symbol is aligned on the active line. In the case of (winning), control is performed to adjust the time for outputting the stop signal to each drive motor so that the winning symbols are aligned on the effective line as much as possible.

The “profit according to the role” includes that the game medium is paid out by winning a prize, that the game is shifted to an advantageous game such as a bonus game, and that the next game can be performed without inserting the game medium (re-game). It is a waste.
In addition, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes at least a plurality of payout combinations (small roles) from which a game medium is paid out as a winning combination, and a plurality of payout combinations having different payout numbers are simultaneously won in the lottery drawing. The operation order (pushing order) of the stop switch (19) is set for each of a plurality of winning modes composed of a combination of a plurality of payout combinations that can be won at the same time. Among the plurality of paying combinations that can be won simultaneously, a plurality of payout combinations having the largest number of payouts are set with a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination.

Here, “a plurality of symbol combinations constituting a combination is set” means that when one combination is won, a winning is achieved by establishing any one of a plurality of types of symbol combinations on the active line. For example, as a symbol combination constituting one payout combination, a combination consisting of “Plum / Red 7 / Replay” and a combination consisting of “Plum / Bar / Replay” are set. In this case, the same number of game media is paid out regardless of which combination is established on the active line. Note that a plurality of symbol combinations may be set for a paying combination other than the paying combination having the largest number of payouts.
In addition, here, “a plurality of winning modes consisting of a combination of a plurality of paying combinations that can be won simultaneously” means that a lottery table that is referred to when performing a winning lottery is provided with an overlapping winning area for a plurality of paying combinations. This corresponds to each overlapping winning area when at least one of the payout combinations included in each overlapping winning area is set to be different.

  Further, in the present invention, the reel control means (90) constitutes a winning combination when one of the rotating reels (40) stops when a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state as a result of the winning lottery. As a stop control when stopping the one rotating reel (40) when there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations to be performed are established on the effective line, the payout is made when all the rotating reels (40) are stopped. The payout number priority pull-in control that draws the winning symbol on the active line and stops the rotating reel so that the maximum number of game media can be obtained, and the type of winning combination that can be displayed before all the rotating reels (40) stop The winning number priority pull-in control that pulls the winning symbol on the active line and stops it so that the maximum is possible can be executed, and either one of the controls is selectively selected and applied according to a predetermined condition Shape It is.

  Here, `` to stop the rotating reel (40) by drawing the winning symbol on the active line so that the number of game media that can be paid out when the rotating reel (40) is all stopped '' is maximized. The winning symbol included in the symbol combination that constitutes the winning combination with a large number of payouts (hereinafter abbreviated as the winning symbol of the winning combination) when multiple winning symbols can be drawn in the position that overlaps the active line on the rotating reel (40) ) Is preferentially pulled in and stopped. Specifically, in the case of the first stop operation, the winning symbol of the combination with the largest number of payouts within the maximum number of smooth frames is drawn on the active line and stopped. Considering the relationship with the stop symbol of the rotating reel (40) that has stopped, the winning symbol of the winning combination with the largest number of payouts within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames is drawn on the active line and stopped. If there are a plurality of winning symbols of the winning combination with the largest number of payouts, the winning symbol predetermined by a stop table or the like is drawn onto the active line and stopped.

  Also, `` To stop the rotating reel (40) by drawing the winning symbol on the active line so that the type of winning combination that can be displayed before all the rotating reel (40) stops '' is maximized. When multiple winning symbols can be drawn into the position that overlaps the active line on the reel (40), the types of winning combinations can be maximized by stopping those symbols at the position overlapping the effective line. Such winning symbol is drawn in preferentially and stopped. Specifically, in the case of the first stop operation, the rotating reel is stopped so that the winning symbol within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames stops as much as possible on the effective line. In consideration of the relationship with the stopped symbol of the rotating reel (40) that is stopped, the winning symbol within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames is drawn on the active line and stopped. If the number of winning combinations is the same regardless of which winning symbol is stopped on the active line, the rotary reel (40) is stopped at a stop position determined in advance by a stop table or the like.

And in the present invention, when a plurality of winning combinations in the winning mode in which the operation order of the stop switch (19) is set at the same time, the operating order is set to the winning mode. Is applied, the drawing number priority pull-in control is applied to draw a symbol with a large number of payouts preferentially on the active line, and the operation order of the stop switch (19) becomes the winning mode. When the operation order is not set, the winning number priority pull-in control is applied so that a symbol with a small payout can be preferentially drawn onto the active line. To do.
According to the present invention, when the pressing order of the stop switch (19) is set to the winning state (the correct pressing order), the payout number priority pull-in control is applied, and the role having a large payout number is applied. If (Push Order Correct Answer) wins (depending on the settings) and the stop switch (19) is pressed in a state other than the one set in the winning state (incorrect answer push order), the winning number will be given priority. With the pull-in control applied, a winning combination with a small number of payouts (push order incorrect answering) can be won.

Further, according to the present invention, even if the number of symbol combinations for the correct order of push order is greater than the total number of symbol combinations for the incorrect order of push order, the number of incorrect push order that can be won is pushed. If the number is greater than the number of symbols in the correct answer combination, it is possible to preferentially win the push order incorrect answer in the case of the incorrect answer pressing order. That is, even if the push order correct answer combination has a plurality of symbol combination numbers, the winning combination can be different depending on whether the push order is correct or incorrect. And it can prevent that a game becomes monotonous by increasing the variation of the symbol combination of a pushing order correct combination.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is a plurality of rotating reels (40) having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface, a start switch (18) for starting rotation of the rotating reel (40), and each rotating reel. A plurality of stop switches (19) for respectively stopping rotation of (40) and a control device (20) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, the control device (20) from a predetermined symbol combination The winning lottery means (80) for performing the lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is configured, and starting the rotation of the rotating reel (40) based on the operation of the start switch (18), and each stop switch ( 19) at least reel control means (90) for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel (40) corresponding to the stop switch (19), and the plurality of rotary reels (40). Construct the winning role with all stopped That winning symbols included in the symbol combination becomes the winning by stopping at a predetermined sequence on a predetermined effective lines, according to the game machine benefits in accordance with the winning combination is awarded. In addition, the gaming machine includes at least a plurality of paying outs for which a game medium is paid out as a winning combination, and is formed so that a plurality of paying outs having different payout numbers may be simultaneously won in the winning lottery. In addition, an operation order of the stop switch (19) is set for each of a plurality of winning modes consisting of a combination of a plurality of paying combinations that can be won at the same time. Among them, the payout combination having the largest number of payouts is set with a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the combination. Then, the reel control means (90) determines that the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is effective when one rotating reel (40) is stopped when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously selected as a result of the winning combination lottery. As a stop control when stopping the one rotating reel (40) when there is a possibility that a plurality are established on the line, the number of game media that can be paid out when all the rotating reels (40) are stopped is The number of winning combinations that can be displayed until all the rotating reels (40) are stopped, and the payout number priority pull-in control for stopping the rotating reels (40) by drawing the winning symbols on the active line to maximize the number of winning combinations. The number of winning combinations that can be displayed before the spinning reels (40) are stopped and the number of winning combinations that can be displayed are maximized. As the winning figure The winning number priority pull-in control for pulling the pattern onto the active line and stopping it can be executed, and any one of the controls is selectively selected according to a predetermined condition and applied. In the case where a plurality of payouts in the winning mode in which the operation order of the stop switch (19) is set are simultaneously winning, the operating order matches the operation order set for the winning mode In the operation, the drawing number priority pull-in control is applied to draw the symbol having a large number of payouts preferentially on the active line, and the operation order of the stop switch (19) is set for the winning mode. If it is not the order, the symbol number priority pull-in control can be applied to preferentially draw the symbol with less payout on the active line, and the operation order of the stop switch (19) is the winning mode. If the number of symbol combinations for a combination with a large number of payouts is greater than the number of symbol combinations for a combination with a small number of payouts, the winning number priority pull-in control is applied and the payout is performed. It is characterized in that it is formed so that a small number of payout symbols can be preferentially drawn onto the active line.

The present invention further includes symbol number priority draw-in control as stop control applicable when there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination may be established on the active line.
Here, `` the winning reel is drawn and the rotating reel (40) is stopped so as to maximize the number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed before all the rotating reels (40) are stopped '' is a certain rotating reel In (40), when multiple winning symbols can be drawn into the position overlapping the active line, the number of symbol combinations that can be finally displayed is maximized by stopping those symbols at the position overlapping the active line. It is to pull in the winning symbol preferentially and stop it. Specifically, in the case of the first stop operation, the rotating reel is stopped so that the winning symbol within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames stops as much as possible on the effective line. In consideration of the relationship with the stopped symbol of the rotating reel (40) that is stopped, the winning symbol within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames is drawn on the active line and stopped. If the number of combinations that can be displayed is the same no matter which winning symbol is stopped on the active line, the rotary reel (40) is stopped at a stop position determined in advance by a stop table or the like.

In the present invention, when the number of symbol combinations for a combination with a large number of payouts is smaller than the number of symbol combinations for a combination with a small number of payouts when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect unpressing order, symbol number priority pull-in control is performed. If a combination with a small number of payouts is applied and the number of symbol combinations with a large number of payouts is greater than the number of symbol combinations with a small number of payouts, the winning number priority pull-in control is applied and the payout is performed. A small number of roles can be won.
According to the present invention, the combination of symbol combinations can be made richer for the role of setting the pressing order.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, when a plurality of payout combinations are simultaneously selected, the stop control method applied according to the pressing order of the stop switch is properly used, and the number of payout of game media When realizing the gameability that makes the different, the combination of symbols constituting the correct combination can be made rich in variations.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the input and output of the control apparatus of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a rotating reel. It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination which comprises a combination. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram of a lottery table. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of reel rotation stop processing in the outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol currently displayed on the symbol display window. It is a figure which shows the symbol currently displayed on the symbol display window. It is a modification of this Embodiment, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation stop process.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11 that opens on the front side, and a front door 3 that can open and close and lock the front opening of the casing 11.
Inside the casing 11, a reel unit 60 having three rotating reels 40 is installed at the upper part of the opening, and a hopper unit 65 and a power supply unit 5 are provided at the lower part of the opening. A control device 20 for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is disposed above the reel unit 60.

  The front door 3 is a plate-like door that is rotatably attached to the housing 11 via a hinge (not shown) in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, an upper panel 12 facing the player is provided above the front door 3. In the center of the upper panel 12, the symbols of the three rotary reels 40 are provided. Is displayed. The lower side of the symbol display window 13 is a counter-like operation unit 3A provided with operation switches (the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 18, and the stop switch 19) for operating the slot machine 10. The medal slot 14 is provided at the right end of the operation unit 3A. A medal selector 4 is provided below the medal slot 14 and behind the front door 3 for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

(Control device 20)
The control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. The CPU reads various programs stored in the ROM and performs various controls. As the control device 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a game control device 21 and an effect control device 22 are provided.
The game control device 21 is mainly for performing control related to the game of the slot machine 10. The effect control device 22 receives various signals from the game control device 21 and mainly controls the effects associated with the game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the medal sensor 15, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 18, and the stop switch 19 are connected to the input side of the game control device 21.
As shown in FIG. 1, the medal sensor 15 is a detection means such as a light shielding sensor provided in the medal selector 4 and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 14.
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a switch located on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 3A, and is used to replace a credit medal with a medal insertion. Here, the credit is to store a predetermined number of inserted medals in the gaming machine, and the credit number is displayed on the credit display unit 31. When the bet switch 16 is operated, the credit display is subtracted, and the game can be started as if the corresponding medal has been inserted.

The settlement switch 17 is a switch located on the left side of the bet switch 16 as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 18 is a lever provided on the front surface of the operation unit 3A, on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 16 is inserted, or at the time of replay, a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game. This is for starting the driving of the reel motor of the reel unit 60 under the above conditions.
The stop switch 19 is for stopping the driving of the reel motor of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch 19 is composed of three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 19 is arranged below each rotary reel 40. The operation of the stop switch 19 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set so that the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating.

As shown in FIG. 2, each part of the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, the bet display unit 30, the credit display unit 31, and the medal cancellation device 4A is connected to the output side of the game control device 21.
The reel unit 60 is a main gaming device of the slot machine 10, and includes three reel motors (not shown) fixed or supported on a frame and three reel motors fixed to the output shaft of each reel motor. The rotary reel 40 is composed of a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. As shown in FIG. 3, 21 symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

The hopper unit 65 is a medal payout storage device for paying out medals stored in the medal tank one by one. The medals discharged from the hopper unit 65 are paid out to the lower plate from the medal payout opening provided in the front door 3.
The bet display unit 30 is for displaying the number of medals (multiplied number) inserted to play one game. The credit display unit 31 is for displaying the number of medals stored as credits.
The medal cancellation device 4A is for canceling a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot. Specifically, although not shown in particular, a projecting claw is projected on the medal guide path of the medal selector 4 by energization of the solenoid, and the game medal flowing down the medal path is located upstream from the medal sensor 15 (on the medal insertion slot 14 side). To eject from the medal passage. The discharged game medals fall on a medal passage provided on the back surface of the front door 3 and are paid out from the medal payout opening to the lower plate.

(Game control device 21)
The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by operating the start switch 18 and the stop switch 19. As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 21 includes each means of an insertion control means 70, a winning lottery means 80, a reel control means 90, a game result determination means 100, a hopper control means 110, and a game counter 120. ing.
(Input control means 70)
The insertion control means 70 performs control related to the insertion of game medals. In other words, the display of the credit display unit 31 and the operation of the medal cancellation device 4A are controlled based on the detection signal of the medal sensor 15, the operation signal of the bet switch 16, and the like.

Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment allows a maximum of three game medals to bet (hang) per game by inserting game medals from the medal insertion slot 14. Is formed. Note that the maximum number of cards (specified number) in one game may be formed so as to change according to the game state.
Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). The number of credited game medals is displayed on the credit display unit 31. When the number of credit medals is displayed on the credit display unit 31, instead of inserting a game medal into the medal slot 14, a bet on the game medal is made by operating the bet switch 16, and the start switch 18 Can be made operable.

  Specifically, the insertion control means 70 inserts a game medal from the medal insertion slot 14 when the display on the credit display unit 31 is “0” when the prescribed number is three (from the medal sensor 15). When the detection signal is received), the bet display unit 30 displays a bet for the first three cards. The display on the credit display unit 31 is added for the amount inserted exceeding three. When the bet number is not displayed on the bet display unit 30 and the display on the credit display unit 31 is “3” or more and the bet switch 16 is operated, the display on the credit display unit 31 is changed to “3”. ”Is subtracted and three bets are displayed on the bet display unit 30 to treat the game medals as three bets. If the bet switch 16 is operated when the display on the credit display unit 31 is less than “3”, the game medals displayed on the credit display unit 31 are treated as bet. If the specified number is 3 or less and the bet switch 16 is operated, the display on the credit display unit 31 is subtracted by the specified number, and the specified number of bets are displayed on the bet display unit 30. Suppose that a specified number of game medals bet.

Further, when the display on the credit display unit 31 reaches “50”, the medal canceling device 4A is operated to insert the game medals remaining in the medal selector 4 and the medals insertion slot 14 thereafter. Cancel the medal from the medal selector 4. Canceled game medals are paid back to the lower plate.
In a predetermined case such as when the rotary reel 40 is rotating or the hopper unit 65 is paying out medals, the insertion control means 70 does not accept the operation signal of the bet switch 16, and at the same time, the medal cancellation device 4A To prevent players from betting. As will be described later, betting is automatically performed in a predetermined case.

(Winning lottery means 80)
The winning lottery means 80 determines whether or not a predetermined “comb” consisting of a combination of symbols displayed on the plurality of rotating reels 40 has been won by lottery. As shown in FIG. A lottery table 81, a determining unit 82, and a lottery table changing unit 83 are provided. Then, at the timing of receiving the operation signal of the start switch 18, the count extraction means (not shown) reads the value of the loop counter, and the determination means 82 compares this value with the role lottery table 81 to determine the presence / absence of winning. Is.
The winning lottery table 81 defines the winning area of each winning item with the numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535) counted by the loop counter as the entire area. The determination means 82 collates the count data picked up by the count extraction means with the winning determination area data of the winning lottery table 81, and if the count data belongs to a predetermined winning area, the winning corresponding to the winning area is determined. If the count data does not belong to any winning area, the “lost” is determined.

  Here, the slot machine 10 wins when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the active line by the operation of the stop switch 19, and is awarded a profit corresponding to the combination. The combination includes a small combination as a payout combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, a re-playing combination in which a game can be played again without newly inserting a game medal in the next game, and a bonus game by winning And a bonus role to migrate to. In addition, the effective line is a line that can connect three symbols in total of three vertically and three horizontally visible from the symbol display window 13 among the symbols respectively displayed on the three rotating reels 40 ( In the present embodiment, two effective lines are set as shown in FIG. 1 in the present embodiment. Specifically, the center line L1 connecting the symbols located in the middle stage of each rotary reel 40, the symbols located in the upper stage of the left reel 41, the symbols located in the middle stage of the middle reel 42, and the lower stage of the right reel 43. A right downward line L2 connecting the symbols is set. Note that the number of effective lines may be formed so as to change depending on the prescribed number of inserted medals.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, as a bonus combination, a bonus combination “BB” consisting of a combination of symbols “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7” and a combination of symbols “Bar, Bar, Bar” are combined. A bonus combination “RB” is provided.
In addition, as a re-game player, “replay” including a symbol combination of “replay / replay / replay” is provided.
In addition, as the small roles, “Plum 1”, “Plum Red Replay”, “Plum Bar Replay”, “Plum Cherry Replay” 3 small character combinations “Plum 1” and “Plum A small role “Plum 2” consisting of a symbol combination of “Plum / Plum” and a small role “Plum 3” consisting of a symbol combination of “Replay / Plum / Cherry” are provided. Similarly, as a small role, a small role “Special A” consisting of a symbol combination of “Bar, Bell, Red 7”, a small role “Special B” consisting of a symbol combination of “Bar, Red, 7 Bell”, “ There is a small role “Bell” consisting of a symbol combination of “Bell Bell Bell” and a small role “Cherry” consisting of a symbol combination of “Cherry any any” (any may be any symbol). .

As shown in FIG. 4, the small combination is paid out a predetermined number of game medals by winning. “Plum 1” is 9 pieces, “Plum 2” is 2 pieces, “Plum 3” is 1 piece, “Special A” and “Special B” are 1 piece each, “Bell” is 11 pieces, “Cherry” is 1 piece A prize medal is paid out. When “BB” wins, the game shifts to a big bonus game (BB game) which is a bonus game, and when “RB” wins, the game shifts to a regular bonus game (RB game).
The BB game is a game period in which RB games are continuously played. The RB game is a game period in which a winning probability of a small role is set higher than that in a normal game. When transitioning to the RB game, the prescribed number of inserted medals may be changed to one. The RB game ends when a predetermined number of wins or a predetermined number of games end. Then, when the BB game is entered, the RB game is unconditionally started, that is, without matching the symbols (RB symbols) for making the transition to the RB game. When one RB game is completed, the next game is unconditionally performed again. The RB game is started. The BB game ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number. Note that the RB game may be started when predetermined RB symbols are arranged during the BB game.

  Here, if any combination wins as a result of the lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. If the winning combination is a small combination, a small combination flag (Plum 1 flag, Bell flag, etc.), a bonus combination (BB flag, RB flag) if a bonus combination, and a replay flag if a re-playing combination, respectively. To establish. The small combination flag and the replay flag are reset only for the game, but the bonus flag is not reset until the bonus combination is won. That is, in the case of winning a bonus combination, the right to win is carried over after the next game. Further, while the bonus flag is carried over (inside the bonus), the winning determination of BB and RB is not performed. On the other hand, even if the bonus is inside, the winning determination for the re-playing combination and the small combination is performed, so that the bonus flag and the small combination flag or the replay flag may be simultaneously established (simultaneous winning state). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described below, the winning lottery table 81 is provided with an overlapping winning area in which a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously, and the count data extracted by the count extracting means is the above-described overlapping data. In the case of belonging to the winning area, the winning flags corresponding to the respective combinations included in the area are established.

The lottery table changing means 83 is for selecting and determining a combination lottery table 81 to be used from among a plurality of combination lottery tables 81 according to the gaming state.
Here, a specific example of the role lottery table 81 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. FIG. 5 schematically shows the determination area of each combination lottery table 81 and does not indicate the size of the actual area occupied on the table. As the role lottery table 81, there are provided tables A and B used during normal games, a table C used inside the bonus, and a table D used during the bonus game.
In Table A, winning areas for bonus combinations, small combinations, and re-playing combinations are set within a predetermined range (with a predetermined probability). On the other hand, in the table B, the winning area for the bonus combination and the small combination is the same as that for the table A, but the winning area for the re-playing combination is set larger than the table A (the winning probability is higher). A game period in which a role lottery is performed using Table B is referred to as a replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT).

  Here, RT is started at a predetermined start timing corresponding to a predetermined start timing and set to a predetermined end, which is set so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal game state (the game period in which the role lottery is performed using the table A). It is a generic term for game periods that end when the opportunity arises. As in this embodiment, when the transition is made to RT where the winning probability of the re-gamer is set high, the number of replays that can be played without a bet increases, and the win probability of the small role does not change. Since there is less loss of medals, it becomes a kind of advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the transition timing to RT can be either when the bonus game ends or when a combination of specific symbols is displayed (including winning) during the normal game. Also, the RT is triggered when a bonus flag is established, when a bonus combination is won, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed during a normal game (including winning), or when a predetermined number of games have ended. It can be either.

Note that a combination lottery table 81 having different winning probabilities for the re-game combination in both the table A and the table B may be provided so that a plurality of types of RTs can be executed.
The table C is provided with a winning area for a small combination in the same range as the table A, but is not provided with a winning area for a bonus combination.
Here, each of the tables A to C is provided with three overlapping winning regions for small roles. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, “Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3” wins simultaneously, “Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3, Special A” wins simultaneously, “Plum 1, An area in which "Plum 2, Plum 3, Special B" is won simultaneously is provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three kinds of pushing orders based on the three stop buttons on the left, middle, and right of the stop switch 19 are assigned to the above-described three overlapping winning areas. Specifically, for the region “Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3” (hereinafter abbreviated as “Plum Left”), the pressing order in which the left button is operated first is the region “Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3”. , Special A ”(hereinafter abbreviated as“ plum ”), the push order in which the middle button is operated first is the region“ Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3, Special B ”(hereinafter abbreviated as“ Plum right ”). Are respectively assigned to the order of pressing the right button first. The assigned push order is the correct push order for each winning state. When any of the overlapping winning areas is won, the control method applied when stopping the corresponding rotating reel 40 changes depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in the correct pushing order. This will be described later.

Note that the push order setting is not limited to the above-described three ways. For example, six overlapping winning areas with different combinations of roles included in the same area are provided, and six pressing sequences based on three stop buttons (left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right middle left) , Right and left middle) can be assigned to each of the six overlapping winning areas.
In the bonus table D, overlapping winning areas of “Plum 1” “Plum 2” “Plum 3” “Bell” “Cherry” are provided. In the bonus table D, the winning probability of paying out a small combination is much higher than that in the normal table, so that a large amount of medals can be obtained in a short period of time (the net increase in number increases). In addition, you may form so that the payout of a small part may change during a bonus.

  The lottery table changing means 83 selects the above-described table A as the winning lottery table 81 used for the winning lottery during the normal game, and changes to the table B when the predetermined RT transition opportunity is met. If the bonus combination is won during the normal game, the table is changed to the table C, and if the bonus is won during the bonus internal game or the normal game, the table is changed to the table D. Further, when a predetermined RT end opportunity is met or the bonus game is ended, the part lottery table 81 used for the part lottery is returned to the table A. However, if the RT end timing is set to a predetermined number of games and the set number of times has not ended even at the end of the bonus game, it is returned to the table B after the bonus game ends.

(Reel control means 90)
The reel control means 90 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 based on the operation signals of the start switch 18 and the stop switch 19, and as shown in FIG. And at least control means 92.
(Rotation control means 91)
The rotation control means 91 is for driving the reel motor of the reel unit 60 to rotate the rotating reel 40 when a valid operation signal of the start switch 18 is received. Specifically, when an operation signal for the start switch 18 is input while a specified number of bets have been placed, a fixed time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40 in the previous game. As a result, a rotation signal is output to the reel motors of the rotary reels 40 to start rotation of all the rotary reels 40 all at once or in a predetermined order. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 40 reach a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rpm), constant speed rotation is performed at this steady rotation speed.

(Stop control means 92)
The stop control means 92 grasps the current rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 based on a detection signal of an index sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 40 provided in the reel unit 60, and a stop switch A symbol located on a predetermined effective line can be specified from the rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 at the time when 19 is operated. Then, with the specified symbol as a reference, the corresponding rotating reel 40 is stopped within a range from the reference symbol to a symbol when a predetermined number (maximum number of sliding frames, for example, five frames) is moved in the rotation direction. Is formed. In other words, the stop control unit 92 determines that the amount of rotation that the rotating reel 40 rotates from the time when the stop switch 19 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops is within a predetermined number of frames. Thus, the drive stop of the reel motor is controlled. Specifically, when the reference symbol may be stopped at that position, the rotating reel 40 is stopped as it is, and when it is not allowed to stop at that position, the time until the rotating reel 40 stops is set. Slowly, kick the winning symbol from the active line and stop. When the winning symbol is included in the range of the maximum number of smooth frames, the time until the rotating reel 40 stops is delayed, and the winning symbol is drawn on the active line and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 2, the stop control means 92 includes stop data storage means 921, stop data selection means 922, priority determination means 923, and stop signal output means 924.
(Stop data storage means 921)
The stop data storage unit 921 stores stop data that is control data for controlling the stop of the rotary reel 40.
The stop data includes priority determination data for specifying stop position candidates based on the priority, and how many frames are rotated from the reference symbol to stop the rotating reel 40 and the result of the lottery and the stop switch 19 A stop table defined on the table for each winning symbol according to the operation timing is included. In the present embodiment, priority determination stop control that determines a stop position by a logic operation based on the priority of a symbol located within the range of the maximum number of smoothers from the reference symbol specified in the priority determination data. And table stop control for determining a stop position based on the stop table are used in combination. Specifically, in principle, priority determination stop control is applied, and the stop position cannot be specified by priority determination stop control (for example, when the lottery result is lost or there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority). Is adapted to apply table stop control. The stop data storage unit 921 stores stop data corresponding to both control methods described above, that is, priority determination data and a stop table.

As the stop table, a winning symbol drawing table and a lose table are provided. The winning symbol pull-in table predefines the stop position of the corresponding rotating reel 40 so that the arrangement of the winning symbols stops on the active line and the symbols other than the winning symbol do not stop on the active line. It is. The lose table predefines the stop position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 so that the symbol combination constituting any combination does not stop on the effective line.
The priority of the priority determination data is such that, when a single winning combination is won, the winning symbol that constitutes the winning combination within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames from the reference symbol has the highest priority. When a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, the priority is set in the order of the bonus winning combination, the small winning combination, and the replaying winning combination. That is, when the bonus combination and the small combination are won at the same time, the small combination symbol is prioritized, and when the bonus combination and the replay combination are simultaneously selected, the replay symbol is prioritized. In addition, when the small role and the re-playing role are formed so that they can be won simultaneously (when there are overlapping winning areas of the small role and the re-playing role in the role lottery table 81), Replay design is given priority.

  In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, when there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination may be formed on the active line when one rotating reel 40 stops, the one rotation As priority determination stop control when stopping the reel 40, the winning reel is drawn onto the active line so that the number of game media that can be paid out when all the rotating reels are stopped is stopped. Number of winnings to be drawn and stopped on the active line so that the number of winning combinations that can be established before the spinning reels 40 are all stopped is maximized. Priority pull-in control is provided, and the stop data storage unit 921 stores data related to these controls as priority determination data.

  As the data relating to the number priority pull-in control, for each symbol included in the symbol combination constituting the combination, point data storing predetermined points set such that the higher the number of payouts at the time of winning is set, the higher the number of points is provided. Yes. For example, there are 7 points for the bell symbol that makes up the “bell” of 11 cards, and 5 for each of the plum symbol, the replay symbol, the red 7 symbol, the Bar symbol, and the cherry symbol that make up “Plum 1” of 9 cards. 3 points for the Plum symbols that make up “Plum 2” with 2 points, 1 point for each of the Replay and Plum symbols that make up “Plum 1” with 1 Pole, and “Cherry” for 1 Piece A predetermined point is set for each symbol type, such as 1 point for the cherry symbol to be configured. Since the bonus combination and replay combination are not paid out, there are no points (0 points) in the red 7 symbol and the Bar design constituting the bonus combination and the replay design configuring the replay combination.

Further, as data related to winning number priority pull-in control, point data storing predetermined points is provided for the established winning flag. Specifically, one point is set for one type of combination that may be established on the active line before all the rotating reels 40 are stopped.
Here, the case where there is one kind of combination that may be established on the active line means that, for example, when “Plum 1”, “Plum 2”, and “Plum 3” are won simultaneously, the left reel 41 Is the case where the stop switch 19 is first operated (first stop operation), and the replay symbol is located in the upper stage. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the left reel 41 has no plum symbol immediately below the replay symbol. In this case, only “Plum 3” can be established on the lower right line L2. Further, the case where there are two types of winning combinations that may be established on the active line is a case where the plum symbol is located in the middle stage in the above example. That is, since the left reel 41 has no replay symbol immediately above the plum symbol, in this case, “Plum 1” or “Plum 2” can be established on the middle line L1. Furthermore, the case where there are two or more types of combinations that may be established on the active line is a case where a plum symbol is located in the upper stage and a replay symbol is located in the middle stage in the above example. In this case, “Plum 1” or “Plum 2” can be established on the lower right line L2, and “Plum 3” can be established on the middle line L1.

As the stop control means 92, as the priority determination stop control, the winning symbol is drawn on the effective line so that the maximum number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed before all the rotating reels 40 are stopped is rotated. The symbol number priority pull-in control for stopping the reel 40 may be executable, and the stop data storage unit 921 may store data relating to the symbol number priority pull-in control as priority determination data.
As the data related to the symbol number priority pull-in control, point data storing predetermined points can be provided for the symbol combinations constituting the combination. Specifically, one point is set for one symbol combination that may be established on the active line before all the rotating reels 40 are stopped. Here, the case where there is one symbol combination that is likely to be established on the active line is, for example, that the right-down line L2 is an invalid line, and “Plum 2” and “Plum 3” are two. This is a case where the first stop operation is performed with respect to the left reel 41 and either the plum symbol or the replay symbol is located in the middle stage, assuming that only one can be won at the same time. In this case, only “Plum 2” or “Plum 3” having one symbol combination can be established. Further, the case where there are two or more symbol combinations that may be established on the active line is, for example, that the middle line L1 is an invalid line, and there are only two of “Plum 1” and “Plum 3”. This is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 41 and the plum symbol is located in the upper stage, assuming that the two can be won simultaneously. That is, since the left reel 41 is arranged with two or more plum symbols apart, in this case, “Plum 1” having three symbol combinations can be established on the right-down line L2.

(Stop data selection means 922)
The stop data selection means 922 is for selecting stop data used when stopping the rotating reel 40 according to a predetermined condition. In other words, the stop control method is changed according to a predetermined condition.
Specifically, the stop data selection means 922 draws the winning symbol corresponding to the winning as a stop table when any of the winning combinations is won (when any winning flag is established). When a table is selected and no winning combination is won (when the winning flag is not established), the lose table is selected.

  Further, the stop data selection means 922 selects the number priority pull-in control when no winning combination is won or when a single winning combination is won. On the other hand, when multiple winning combinations are in the winning state at the same time, there is a possibility that multiple symbol combinations constituting the winning combination may be established on the active line with some of the rotating reels 40 stopped The winning number priority pull-in control is selected according to the conditions. Specifically, when the pressing order of the stop switch 19 is assigned according to the winning state, that is, when any of “Plum left”, “Plum in middle”, and “Plum right” is selected, the stop switch If the order of pressing 19 is the correct order, the number priority pull-in control is selected. If the order is the incorrect answer, the number priority pull-in control is selected. Even if multiple winnings are in the winning state at the same time, if no pressing order is assigned to the winning state, for example, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Replay”, etc. are won in the bonus. In such a case, the number-first priority pull-in control is selected.

(Priority determination means 923)
The priority determination means 923 determines a priority based on the priority determination data and specifies a stop position candidate of the rotary reel 40.
(Number priority pull-in control)
Specifically, when the number priority pull-in control is applied, the stop position candidate with the highest priority is identified by the priority order according to the type of winning combination and the point count according to the symbol type described above. To do. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described.
For example, the first stop operation is performed for the left reel 41, and the symbol arrangement that can be stopped at that timing is as shown in FIG. Assume that the symbols are arranged in the middle, the Bar symbol of symbol number 9 in the middle, and the cherry symbol of symbol number 10 in the lower row. Further, it is assumed that the symbol that can be pulled in as much as possible when the stop operation is performed at the timing is the bell symbol of symbol number 6.

  In this case, if the result of the lottery is lost, the priority is “0” for any symbol, and the stop position is determined according to the stop table (lost table). In addition, when any of “RB”, “Replay”, and “Cherry” is won alone, and “Plum 3” that includes a replay at the position corresponding to the left reel 41 of the symbol combination is won The stop form that positions the symbols included in the symbol combination constituting each winning combination on the active line is specified as the stop position candidate having the highest priority. When the stop position candidates are specified in this way, the left reel 41 is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 8A when “Replay”, “Plum 3”, or “RB” is won individually. Become. When “Plum 2”, “Plum 3” or “Replay” is selected, the Plum symbol is slid by one frame, and the left reel 41 stops at the position shown in FIG. If "Bell" is won, the bell symbol is slid by two frames, and the left reel 41 stops at the position shown in FIG. 8C.

In addition, when either “RB” and “Replay” or “Bell” are selected at the same time, the stop type that places the replay symbol or bell symbol on the active line has the highest priority. Specified.
Further, when any of “Plum left”, “Plum in mid”, and “Plum right” is selected, if the point is stopped at the position shown in FIG. (Replay = 1, Bar = 0, Cherry = 0) On the other hand, if it is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 8B, the total point value of the displayed symbol is 6 (plum = 5, replay = 1 and Bar = 0), the stop pattern in FIG. 8B that stops the plum symbol with a large number of points in the upper stage is specified as the stop position candidate with the highest priority.

  Here, as described above, when any of “Plum left”, “Plum in middle”, and “Plum right” is won, the stop switch 19 is operated in the order of pressing the correct answer assigned to each winning state. As a result, the number-of-sheets priority pull-in control is applied. As shown in the symbol arrangement of each rotary reel 40 shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “plum 1” are arranged within the range of the maximum number of sliver frames on the left reel 41. In 42, all of the 7 red symbols, the Bar symbol, and the cherry symbol are located within the maximum number of sliver frames. On the right reel 43, the replay symbol is located within the maximum number of sliver frames. On the same reel, they are not positioned on the effective line at the same time. By forming the symbol arrangement of the rotary reel 40 in this way, when the pressing order of the stop switch 19 matches the correct pressing order corresponding to the winning state, “Plum 1” having the largest number of payouts. Is realized so that is always drawn on the active line.

(Winning number priority pull-in control)
On the other hand, as described above, when one of the overlapping winning areas "Plum left", "Plum in middle", or "Plum right" is winning, and the stop switch 19 is operated in the incorrect answer push order, The winning number priority pull-in control is applied. When the winning number priority pull-in control is applied, the priority determination means 923 specifies the stop position candidate with the highest priority by counting the types of winning combinations that can be won. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described.
For example, “in plum” is selected, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 41 (the stop switch 19 is operated in the order of pressing the wrong answer), and the arrangement of symbols that can be stopped at that timing is Suppose that it is what was shown in Drawing 8 (A). In this case, if it is stopped at the positions shown in FIGS. 8A and 8C, the total number of winning combinations (winning numbers) that can be won is 1 (plum 3), whereas FIG. ), The total number of winning numbers is 3 (Plum 1, Plum 2, Plum 3), so the stop type in FIG. 8B with the highest total value is the stop with the highest priority. It is specified as a position candidate. However, this stop type is the same as the case where the left reel 41 of the first stop is in the correct pushing order.

  Now, in the case as described above, it is assumed that the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 43 and the symbol arrangement that can be stopped at that timing is as shown in FIG. Further, it is assumed that the symbol that can be drawn in as much as possible when the stop operation is performed at the timing is the replay symbol of symbol number 1. In this case, if it is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 9A, the total value of the winning numbers is 1 (plum 1), and there is no winning combination available for winning at the position shown in FIG. 9B (the winning number is 0). On the other hand, if the vehicle is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 9C, the total value of the winning numbers is 2 (Plum 2, Plum 3), so the stop type shown in FIG. The stop position candidate with the highest degree is identified.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “plum 2” and “plum 3” are all arranged in the left reel 41 immediately below the plum symbol, and the right reel 43 In, all the plum symbols are arranged directly above the cherry symbols. In all the rotating reels 40, the symbols constituting “Plum 2” and “Plum 3” are located within the maximum number of smooth frames. That is, “Plum 2” and “Plum 3” can always be simultaneously displayed on a plurality of effective lines. By forming the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 40 in this way, when the pressing order of the stop switch 19 does not match the correct pressing order corresponding to the winning state, “Plum 1” having the largest number of payouts “Plum 2” and “Plum 3” other than the above are always drawn on the active line, and a setting that allows double winning is realized.

(Number priority pull-in control)
Here, as described above, the stop control means 92 can execute the symbol number priority pull-in control. The description of the application condition of the symbol number priority pull-in control is omitted in the present embodiment, but the application of the number priority pull-in control only needs to be uniquely determined according to a predetermined gaming state.
Then, when the symbol number priority pull-in control is applied, the priority determination unit 923 specifies the stop position candidate with the highest priority by counting the number of symbol combinations that can be won. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described.
For example, the first stop operation is performed for the left reel 41, and the symbol arrangement that can be stopped at that timing is as shown in FIG. Assume that the symbols are arranged in the middle, the Bar symbol of symbol number 9 in the middle, and the cherry symbol of symbol number 10 in the lower row. Further, it is assumed that the symbol that can be pulled in as much as possible when the stop operation is performed at the timing is the bell symbol of symbol number 6. In this case, when “Plum 1” and “Plum 3” are selected at the same time, priority is given to the stop type that places the Plum symbols that constitute “Plum 1” having three symbol combinations on the effective line. The stop position candidate with the highest degree is identified. When the stop position candidate is specified in this way, the plum symbol is slid by one frame, and the left reel 41 is stopped at the position shown in FIG. 8B.

  In addition, the plum symbol and the replay symbol are positioned in the upper stage of the left reel 41 that has stopped first, and the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 43, and the arrangement of symbols that can be stopped at that timing is shown in FIG. Suppose that it is shown to (A). Further, it is assumed that the symbol that can be drawn in as much as possible when the stop operation is performed at the timing is the replay symbol of symbol number 1. In this case, if “Plum 1” and “Plum 3” are won at the same time, and the stop is made at the position of FIG. 9A, the total number of symbol combinations is 3 (Plum 1). On the other hand, if there is no combination that can win a prize at the position of FIG. 9B (the number of symbol combinations is 0) and it is stopped at the position of FIG. 9C, the total value of the number of symbol combinations is 2 (Plum 2 , Plum 3), the stop form of FIG. 9A having the largest total value is specified as the stop position candidate having the highest priority.

  By the way, in the above example, the stop position candidate when the number priority pull-in control is applied is the same result as the stop position candidate when the number priority pull-in control is applied (plum 1 can be won). This is because, when either “Plum left”, “Plum in middle”, or “Plum right” is selected, the stop switch 19 is operated in the correct push order or the incorrect answer push order. In other words, a selection may be made such that plum 1 is established on the active line. That is, when there are a plurality of symbol combinations for the correct push order (Plum 1) and the total number of symbol combinations for the incorrect push order (Plum 2, Plum 3) is smaller than this, this situation occurs. sell. In order to avoid such inconvenience, in the present embodiment, the winning number priority pull-in control is applied when the pressing order is incorrect.

(Stop signal output means 924)
The stop signal output means 924 outputs a stop signal for stopping the driving of the reel motor of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 19 (that is, for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 that has been stopped). Is to do.
Specifically, the stop signal output means 924, when any stop switch 19 is operated, when the stop position candidate determined by the priority determination means 923 becomes a predetermined stop position or when Stops on a motor control board (not shown) for controlling the driving of the reel motor provided in the reel unit 60 when a predetermined symbol as a symbol to be stopped on the table reaches a predetermined stop position. Output a signal.

(Game result judging means 100)
The game result determination means 100 determines the game result based on the stop symbol when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped. In other words, when the symbol combination constituting the winning combination is displayed on the active line, processing corresponding to the combination is performed. Specifically, when the small combination wins, a process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the combination as shown in FIG. 4 is performed, and when the bonus combination wins, a process of shifting to the bonus game is performed. When the re-game player wins, a process is performed in which a medal for the next game is inserted (automatic betting).
In addition, when the display of the predetermined symbol combination is an opportunity to shift to RT, when the predetermined symbol combination (which does not have to be a part) is displayed, the transition to RT The RT flag is established and the fact is stored.

(Hopper control means 110)
The hopper control means 110 is for controlling the operation of the hopper unit 65 based on the operation signal of the settlement switch 17 and the determination result of the game result determination means 100. That is, when the settlement switch 17 is operated when there is a credit, the hopper unit 65 is operated to pay out the credit medal, and the hopper unit 65 is operated when a predetermined number of payout commands are received from the game result judging means 100 And pay out the corresponding number of medals.
(Game counter 120)
The game counter 120 measures numerical values related to games. Specifically, the number of wins, the number of games, the number of payout medals, etc. in the bonus game are counted, and the count is terminated when a predetermined value is reached. When the game counter 120 finishes counting, an advantageous game state such as a BB game, an RB game, or RT ends, and the normal game state is restored. Thus, the game counter 120 functions as a means for controlling a bonus game and also functions as a means for controlling an advantageous gaming state other than a bonus game such as RT.

(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effect display unit 66 based on the output signal from the game control device 21 and the operation signal of the operation means such as the start switch 18.
As shown in FIG. 2, an effect display unit 66 (an image display device 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69) is connected to the output side of the effect control device 22. The image display device 67 is a window provided above the rotating reel 40, and is used for displaying a prize notification and other effects using LEDs, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display device 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotary reel dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed by the design or characters of the reel. The lamp 68 and the speaker 69 are used for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter and generating a winning sound.

The effect control device 22 functions at least as the AT control means 130 as shown in FIG.
(AT control means 130)
The AT control means 130 is means for controlling the assist time (AT). That is, when the predetermined AT start condition is met, the AT game is started, and when the predetermined AT end condition is met, the AT game is ended.
During the AT game, a so-called push order AT for informing the operation order of the stop switch 19 is performed. As described above, “Plum left”, “Plum in middle”, and “Plum right”, which are simultaneous winning areas of a plurality of small combinations, are assigned with a pressing order. Then, the AT control means 130 is provided with display data corresponding to the type of push order, and when the winning area in which the push order is set is input from the game control device 21, a display corresponding to the push order is displayed. Data is selected and displayed on the image display device 67, for example. For example, the stop button to be stopped first among the three stop switches 19 is displayed with characters such as left, middle, right, and arrows. Further, the notification of the pressing order is not limited to that using the image display device 67. For example, a light emitter may be provided inside the stop button of each stop switch 19, and the stop switch 19 to be operated may be notified by changing the emission color of the stop button from, for example, red to blue.

If the stop switch 19 is operated in the correct pushing order according to the notification, a result advantageous to the player is obtained. That is, as described in the stop control unit 92, the number priority pull-in control is applied, and the symbols constituting “Plum 1” are preferentially drawn on the active line, and “Plum 1” with a large payout number is awarded. be able to. Since the symbols constituting “Plum 1” are arranged within the range of the maximum number of smooth frames on all of the rotating reels 40, “Plum 1” can always be awarded if the stop operation is performed in the correct pushing order. .
On the other hand, if the notification is not followed, or if the notification cannot be operated in the correct push order, the winning number priority pull-in control is applied, and the prizes 2 or 3 can be won simultaneously. Is preferentially drawn on the active line. Since the symbols constituting “Plum 2” and “Plum 3” are arranged within the range of the maximum number of sliver frames on all the rotating reels 40, if the stop operation is performed in the order of pushing incorrect answers, “Plum 2” and “Plum 2” “Plum 3” (always) wins twice. However, even if both sides win twice, the total number of payouts for both (3) is smaller than the number of payouts for “Plum 1” (9), so in the end the push order is correct. More advantageous results can be obtained.

By the way, even if the notification is not performed, if the player operates the stop switch 19 in the operation order that brings about the advantageous results as described above, the advantageous results may be obtained. However, notification is performed, and by following the notification, an advantageous result can be surely obtained.
The AT game is executed at a predetermined time during normal game play, such as when winning an AT lottery executed when a rare role (cherry) is won or when a bonus is won, inside a bonus, or during RT And so on. In the so-called ART (assist replay time) in which an AT game is played during RT, not only is there a decrease in the number of medals on hand, but also a medal can be obtained by winning a small role by performing a stop operation in the order of pushing according to the notification. Since it increases surely, it becomes a gaming state more advantageous than RT.

(Outline of operation of slot machine 10)
An outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described based on the flow of FIG. FIG. 6 shows the flow of one game of the slot machine 10.
First, in step 100 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (whether the insertion switch 15 has detected a medal or the bet switch 16 has been operated). If the prescribed number of medals is not inserted, the process returns to step 100. If the insertion operation is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, it is determined whether or not the start switch 18 is turned on. If the start switch 18 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 101. If the start switch 18 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, lottery processing by the winning lottery means 80 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 19 is turned on. If the stop switch 19 is not turned on, the process returns to step 104. If the stop switch 19 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, rotation stop processing for the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 19 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

In step 106, it is determined whether or not all three rotary reels 40 have stopped. If all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, the process returns to step 104. If all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 107.
In step 107, a game result determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.
In step 108, processing according to the game result is performed. Specifically, in the case of bonus winning, the transition process to the BB game or RB game is performed, and in the case of re-game winning, the medal insertion process for the next game (the display of the bet display section is automatically displayed up to a specified number). Display). Further, in the case of winning a small role, a medal payout process corresponding to the combination is performed. Then, one game is finished.

The reel rotation stop process in step 105 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 200 of FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the pressing order of the stop switch 19 is set for the winning state. If there is a push order setting, that is, if any region of “Plum Left, Plum In, Plum Right” is selected, the process proceeds to the next Step 201.
In step 201, it is determined whether or not the stop operation is in the correct pushing order. That is, when the “Plum Left” area is won, the stop button corresponding to the left reel 41 is first stopped, or when the “Plum In” area is won, it corresponds to the middle reel 42. It is determined whether or not the stop button has been operated for the first time, or if the “plum right” area is selected, the stop button corresponding to the right reel 43 has been operated for the first time. Here, when the stop operation is the first stop operation (when there is no rotating reel 40 that has already stopped), it is determined whether or not the operation is in the correct pushing order. . When the stop operation is the second or later stop operation, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation was operated in the correct push order. This stores the fact that the first stop operation was operated in the correct push order or that the correct answer was pressed (for example, if the correct operation, the correct flag is established and the incorrect answer is set. In this case, the flag is not established), and the determination is based on this memory. If the stop operation is the correct pressing order, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 200, if the push order is not set, that is, if the lottery result is lost, or if any of the winning combinations is won, or a plurality of winning combinations are in the winning state at the same time, the pushing order If there is no setting, the process proceeds to step 202.
In step 202, priority determination processing of stop position candidates based on the number-of-sheets priority pull-in control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 204.
If it is determined in step 201 that the stop operation is not in the correct pushing order, the process proceeds to step 203.
In step 203, the priority determination process of the stop position candidate based on the winning number priority pull-in control is performed. That is, as described above, the stop position candidate with the highest priority is specified by the count of winning combinations that can be won. Then, the process proceeds to step 204.

  In step 204, it is determined whether there is one stop position candidate with the highest priority. When there is not one stop position candidate with the highest priority, that is, when there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, or when all the stop position candidates have the same priority, the process proceeds to step 206 and stops. The stop position is determined according to the table. Specifically, if multiple winning combinations are won and the number of medals that can be finally paid out is the same regardless of which winning symbol is drawn on the active line, or which winning symbol is the active line If the number of winning combinations that can be won is the same even if drawn in, and if the result of lottery is lost and the priority of all stop position candidates is “0”, it is predetermined in the stop table. Determine the stop position. On the other hand, when there is one stop position candidate with the highest priority, in step 205, the stop position candidate with the highest priority is determined as the stop position. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.

In step 207, it is determined whether or not the rotating reel 40 has rotated to the stop position, that is, whether or not the symbol to be stopped by the rotation of the rotating reel 40 has moved to the stop position. If the rotating reel 40 has not been rotated to the stop position, the process returns to step 207. If the rotary reel 40 has been rotated to the stop position, the process proceeds to the next step 208.
In step 208, a stop signal is output, and the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. And control is complete | finished.
(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the push order correct answer combination having a plurality of symbol combinations and the plurality of push order incorrect answer combinations are set to be in the simultaneous winning state, as the stop control method, The number priority pull-in control and the winning number priority pull-in control can be selected. For this reason, the number-of-pieces priority pull-in control is applied when the push order is correct, and the number-of-pieces priority pull-in control is applied when the push order is incorrect, as in the conventional case. Then, even if it is configured so that the winning combination can not be different between the correct answer and the incorrect answer, by applying the winning number priority pull-in control, It becomes possible.

  In other words, if you want to create a superiority or inferiority of winning by pushing order by changing the pattern to be preferentially drawn with different control methods, and want to realize AT by pushing order, you can apply the inconveniences mentioned above (whichever control method is applied) However, it is possible to easily design the symbol arrangement and reduce the labor for it to save the effort to devise the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 40 in order to avoid the situation where the symbols drawn with priority are the same) Can do. In addition, in the case of applying the number of symbols priority pull-in control in the case of incorrect push order, the number of symbol combinations for the correct push order must be less than the number of symbol combinations for the incorrect push order. By applying the priority pull-in control, it is possible to increase the variation of the combination of symbols in the correct order of pushing order, and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

In the embodiment described above, two incorrect answerers (Plum 2 and Plum 3) always win at the same time in the case of the incorrect push order, but the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 40 and the effective line Depending on the mode, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 19, it may be possible that only one of the wrong answers is won or both of the wrong answers are not won.
In addition, whether to select the number priority pull-in control or the winning number priority pull-in control is not limited to the order of pressing, and the application of either control method is uniquely determined when a specific condition is met. Just do it.

(Modification)
In the above-described embodiment, when the combination for which the pressing order is set is elected, the number priority pull-in control for the correct answer pressing order and the winning number priority pull-in control for the incorrect answer pressing order, respectively. Although it was formed so as to be applied, it may be configured such that either the winning number priority pull-in control or the symbol number priority pull-in control is applied in the case of an incorrect answer pressing order.
For example, by providing a push order fraud with multiple symbol combinations, or by increasing the number of push order frauds to be greater than the number of symbol combinations with a push order fraud, When the symbols of the correct answer combination are simultaneously positioned on the active line, the number of symbol combinations of the push order incorrect answer that can be won may be greater than the number of symbol combinations of the push order correct answer that can be won. Form. Then, on the premise of the configuration of the role as described above, the stop data selection means 922 determines whether to apply the symbol number priority attraction control or the winning number priority attraction control when the pressing order is incorrect. Will be done.

FIG. 10 shows the flow of the reel rotation stop process according to this modification.
First, in step 300 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the pressing order of the stop switch 19 is set for the winning state. If the push order is set, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 301, it is determined whether or not the stop operation is in the correct pressing order. If the stop operation is the correct pressing order, the process proceeds to the next step 302.
If there is no push order setting in step 300, the process proceeds to step 302.
In step 302, priority determination processing of stop position candidates based on the number-of-sheets priority pull-in control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 306.

In step 301, if the stop operation is not the correct pushing order, the process proceeds to step 303.
In step 303, it is determined whether or not the number of symbol combinations of the push order correct answer combinations that can be won is larger than the number of symbol combinations of the push order incorrect answer combinations that can be won. If the number of symbols in the correct combination in the pressing order is larger, in the next step 304, the priority determination process for the stop position candidate based on the winning number priority pull-in control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 306.
On the other hand, when the number of symbols in the correct combination in the pressing order is smaller in step 303 (the number of symbols in the incorrect combination in the pressing order is larger), the process proceeds to step 305, and the stop based on the number priority drawing-in control is performed. Position candidate priority determination processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 306.

The flow of steps 306 to 310 is the same as that of steps 204 to 208 in FIG. And control is complete | finished.
According to this modification, even if the number of winning orders for incorrect push order is the same as that for correct push order, if there are more symbol combinations than the correct number of push order correct combinations, It becomes possible to preferentially win an improper push order and a variety of symbol combinations can be made richer.
Note that the selection of the number priority pull-in control, the winning number priority pull-in control, or the symbol number priority pull-in control is not limited to the push order, and any one of the control methods can be applied when a specific condition is met. It only needs to be determined uniquely.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine other than a slot machine, for example, a parrot gaming machine that uses a pachinko ball in place of a game medal to perform a game similar to the slot machine.

10 Slot machine (game machine) 13 Symbol display window
18 Start switch 19 Stop switch
20 Control unit
21 Game control device 22 Production control device
40 rotating reel 80
90 Reel control means 92 Stop control means
922 Stop data selection means 923 Priority judgment means

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotation of each of the rotating reels;
A control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine,
The control device includes a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is composed of a predetermined symbol combination, starts rotating the rotating reel based on the operation of the start switch, and each stop switch And at least reel control means for controlling rotation stop of the rotary reel corresponding to the stop switch,
With all the rotating reels stopped, the winning symbols included in the symbol combination constituting the winning combination are stopped in a predetermined arrangement on a predetermined active line, and a winning combination is obtained. In gaming machines to which the corresponding profit is granted,
As the combination, at least a plurality of payout combinations in which game media is paid out by winning,
In the above-mentioned lottery, a plurality of paying combinations with different payout numbers are formed so that there may be a case where a plurality of winning combinations consisting of a combination of a plurality of paying combinations that can be won at the same time, The operation order of the stop switch is set,
Among the plurality of paying combinations that can be won at the same time, the paying combination with the largest number of payouts is set with a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination,
The reel control means includes
As a result of the winning lottery, when a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, when one rotating reel stops, there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning winning combination may be established on the effective line. As a stop control when stopping one rotating reel, a payout that stops the rotating reel by drawing the winning symbol on the active line so that the number of game media that can be paid out when the rotating reels are all stopped is maximized. It is possible to execute number priority pull-in control and winning number priority pull-in control that pulls the winning symbol on the active line and stops it so that the type of winning combination that can be displayed before all the rotating reels stop is maximized. In addition, it is configured to selectively select and apply any one control according to a predetermined condition,
In the case where a plurality of payouts in a winning mode in which the operation order of the stop switch is set are simultaneously winning, the operation order of the operated stop switch matches the operation order set for the winning mode. If the payout number priority pull-in control is applied, a symbol with a large payout number is preferentially drawn onto the active line, and the operation order of the stop switch is the operation order set for the winning mode. If not, the game machine is configured so that a winning symbol with a small payout can be preferentially drawn onto an active line by applying the winning number priority pull-in control. A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface;
A start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel;
A plurality of stop switches for stopping the rotation of each of the rotating reels;
A control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine,
The control device includes a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is composed of a predetermined symbol combination, starts rotating the rotating reel based on the operation of the start switch, and each stop switch And at least reel control means for controlling rotation stop of the rotary reel corresponding to the stop switch,
With all the rotating reels stopped, the winning symbols included in the symbol combination constituting the winning combination are stopped in a predetermined arrangement on a predetermined active line, and a winning combination is obtained. In gaming machines to which the corresponding profit is granted,
As the combination, at least a plurality of payout combinations in which game media is paid out by winning,
In the above-mentioned lottery, a plurality of paying combinations with different payout numbers are formed so that there may be a case where a plurality of winning combinations consisting of a combination of a plurality of paying combinations that can be won at the same time, The operation order of the stop switch is set,
Among the plurality of paying combinations that can be won at the same time, the paying combination with the largest number of payouts is set with a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning combination,
The reel control means includes
As a result of the winning lottery, when a plurality of winning combinations are in a winning state at the same time, when one rotating reel stops, there is a possibility that a plurality of symbol combinations constituting the winning winning combination may be established on the effective line. As a stop control when stopping one rotating reel, a payout that stops the rotating reel by drawing the winning symbol on the active line so that the number of game media that can be paid out when the rotating reels are all stopped is maximized. Number priority pull-in control, and symbol number priority pull-in control that pulls the winning symbol on the active line and stops the rotating reel so that the maximum number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed before all the rotating reels stop is maximized , Winning number priority that draws the winning symbol on the active line and stops it so that the type of winning combination that can be displayed before all the rotating reels stop is maximized Together and can execute and write control are formed to apply alternatively selected to any one of the control according to a predetermined condition,
In the case where a plurality of payouts in a winning mode in which the operation order of the stop switch is set are simultaneously winning, the operation order of the operated stop switch matches the operation order set for the winning mode. If the payout number priority pull-in control is applied, a symbol with a large payout number is preferentially drawn onto the active line, and the operation order of the stop switch is the operation order set for the winning mode. If not, it is possible to preferentially draw the symbol of the role with less payout on the active line by applying the symbol number priority pull-in control,
In the case where the operation order of the stop switch is not the operation order set for the winning aspect, when the number of symbol combinations of the combination with a large number of payouts is larger than the number of symbol combinations of the combination with a small number of payouts, A gaming machine that is configured so that a winning combination with a small number of payouts can be preferentially drawn onto an active line by applying winning number priority pull-in control.

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