JP2014050445A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a performance corresponding to operation for continuing a sense of expectation by allowing more detailed setting for a mode of a variable display performance based on operation of an operation means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a plurality of rise probability tables 152 prescribing rising probability data for each meter value; a rising probability table selection means 153; a meter value setting means 151; and a rising lottery means 154 using the rising probability table to determine whether the meter value is updated by a lottery. The meter value setting means 151 successively updates set meter values, based on a lottery result of the rising lottery means 154, changes display by a variable display device 67 in steps, based on the meter value updated by the meter value setting means 151, and executes a special performance when the meter value reaches a predetermined value.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can execute an effect based on an operation of an operation means.

  There is known a gaming machine in which an effect progresses according to the number of times a predetermined operation means is operated and a special effect is finally performed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which the level meter rises every time the operation unit is operated, and the probability that the premier effect is generated increases as the operation unit is operated more frequently. Further, in Patent Document 2, a plurality of stages to which a predetermined number of touch button operations are assigned are provided, and when the number of operations assigned to each stage is operated, the process proceeds to the next stage and is operated a predetermined number of times in the final stage. A gaming machine in which a specific performance is generated is disclosed.

JP 2005-185482 A JP 2009-142428 A

  On the other hand, depending on the internal state of the gaming machine, for example, whether or not a predetermined privilege has been confirmed, the result of the effect (atari or lose, success or failure) performed in the final stage is determined in advance. Before executing the final stage effect, there is a case where the effect linked with the operation of the operation means as described above is performed. In such a case, if it is formed so that an effect pattern based on an operation is selected only in accordance with the internal state, the degree of expectation can only be expressed based on whether the meter rises quickly or slowly. There was a problem that the person perceived a loss or failure at a time when the meter rises slowly, and the expectation cannot be prolonged.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to perform finer settings for the mode of the variable display effect based on the operation of the operation means, for example, how to raise the meter, and to enable the operation-related effect that can maintain the expectation. Objective.

The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present 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.
(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, an operation switch (bet switch 16) which is formed so as to be able to give a predetermined profit based on a lottery result for lottery determination of whether or not to win, and which is operated by a player. And a variable display device (image display device 67) capable of performing an effect relating to a game, and in conjunction with an operation of the operation switch (16) during a predetermined period during the game, 67) can perform an operation-related effect that causes variable display, and when the operation-compatible effect reaches a predetermined progress, the variable display device (67) or another effect device (66) is used. Related to a gaming machine capable of performing special effects.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a meter value obtained by ranking the variable display fluctuation state in a plurality of stages, and a probability that the meter value is updated to the next rank based on the operation of the operation means (16). A plurality of rise probability tables (152) defining the rise probability data for each meter value, and one rise probability from the plurality of rise probability tables (152). An ascent probability table selecting means (153) for selecting a table, a meter value setting means (151) for setting the current meter value, and an ascent probability table (152) selected by the ascent probability table selecting means (153). And a rising lottery means (154) for determining by lottery whether or not to update the meter value for each operation of the operating means (16) based on the rising probability data corresponding to the current meter value. ing. Then, the meter value setting means (151) sequentially updates the set meter value based on the lottery result of the ascending lottery means (154), to the meter value updated by the meter value setting means (151). Based on this, the display by the variable display device (67) is changed stepwise, and the special effect is executed when the meter value reaches a predetermined value.

(Function)
The “operation corresponding effect” in the present invention is a display (for example, an image on a liquid crystal screen or lighting of a lamp of a light emitting display device) displayed by a variable display device (67) based on an operation of a predetermined operation switch (16). ) Fluctuate, and this variable display is performed in response to the update (increase) of the meter value. The meter value is updated when a winning lottery performed every time the operating means (16) is won. The probability of winning the ascending lottery is defined in the ascending probability table (152), and because the ascending probability table (152) applied to the ascending lottery differs, The probability of being updated will be different. That is, when the ascent probability table (152) having the ascent probability data that tends to increase the meter value is applied, the display of the variable display device (67) based on the operation of the operating means (16) is likely to change (less) When the rise probability table (152) having rise probability data that does not easily increase the meter value is applied, the display of the variable display device (67) based on the operation of the operation means (16) is applied. Difficult to change (does not change unless the number of operations is large). Also, in one rise probability table (152), for example, the probability of updating to the next meter value can be different depending on whether the meter value is “1” or “2”. In other words, not only can the meter value be raised in the same tone, but also changes such as being easy to rise (fast fluctuation) and difficult to rise (slow fluctuation) can be made.

According to the present invention, the configuration of the rise probability table (152) allows the setting of the meter value to be increased, in other words, the variable display variable mode can be set with gradual, and the variation mode of the operation corresponding effect is The player is not in a single tone, making it difficult to predict the outcome and maintaining the player's expectation.
In the present invention, at least as a result of the operation corresponding effect, it is sufficient that the special effect is executed when the meter value reaches a predetermined value, even if the meter value does not reach the predetermined value, When other conditions are met, special effects may be executed. Further, when the meter value does not reach a predetermined value, the special effect may not be executed.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 has the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1. That is, in the special effect, when the transition to the advantageous state that can give more profit than the normal state is confirmed or when the transition possibility is high, the notification that suggests that, and the advantageous state When the transition to is not confirmed or when the possibility of transition is low, a notification indicating that is included.
(Function)
According to the present invention, when the transition to the advantageous state is confirmed, for example, when a bonus is won or when an ART is won, a special effect suggesting that the bonus or ART is won is performed. When the possibility of transition to the advantageous state is high, for example, when the ART is in a high probability state, a special effect is suggested that suggests that the state is in a high probability state or that the possibility of transition to ART is high. In addition, when the transition to the advantageous state is not confirmed (when bonus or ART is not won), or when the possibility of transition to the advantageous state is low or not (when the ART is not in a high probability state), An effect that suggests

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following configuration in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the meter value setting means (151) updates the meter value even when the number of times that the update of the meter value is not determined as a result of the lottery by the ascending lottery means (154) reaches a predetermined number. It is characterized by that.
(Function)
In the present invention, a so-called ceiling is provided for the number of lost lotteries in the ascending lottery.
According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the lottery results that do not update the meter value from being continued as a result of the ascending lottery and the execution time of the operation corresponding effect is unnecessarily prolonged. In addition, when there is a time limit on the operation corresponding effect, there is a disadvantage that the time limit expires before the meter value reaches the predetermined value without winning the ascending lottery even if the operation means is continuously operated. Can be reduced as much as possible.

  Since the invention of the present application is configured as described above, it is possible to make finer settings for the aspect of the variable display effect based on the operation of the operation means, and to execute the operation-related effect that can maintain the expectation. be able to.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an operation corresponding | compatible production data table and a raise probability data table. It is a figure which shows the variable display based on operation corresponding | compatible production data. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation start process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a freeze execution process among reel rotation start processes. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows operation corresponding | compatible production execution processing. It is a modification of embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a part of operation corresponding | compatible production execution 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 in the first embodiment includes a rectangular box-shaped housing 11 that opens on the front side, and a front door 3 that is provided so that the front opening of the housing 11 can be opened and closed. Have. Inside the housing 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, the front door 3 is provided with a front panel 12 facing the player side. The front panel 12 has a symbol display window through which the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 can be visually recognized. 13 is formed. A substantially central portion in the height direction of the slot machine 10 below the symbol display window 13 is a counter-like operation unit 3A provided with operation means for operating the slot machine 10. As operation means, a medal slot 14, a bet switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, and a stop switch 50 are provided. As the operation switch, there may be provided an effect selection switch capable of performing selection related to the effect performed by the slot machine 10 by the operation. A lower plate 3B for receiving medals paid out from the hopper unit 65 is provided at the lower part of the front door 3. 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.

  The reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to a frame housed in the housing 11 and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. It is configured. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. On the surface of this reel tape, although not shown in particular, there are 21 symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, etc. for each rotating reel 40. Is displayed. When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, the symbol display window 13 can visually recognize nine symbols of each of the rotary reels 40, three in total.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, each rotary reel 40 is provided with a start index as a detection unit that is detected by an index sensor 60A (see FIG. 2) provided in the reel unit 60. The start index can be, for example, a projecting piece provided on the inside of the rotating drum or on the spoke connecting the rotating drum and the stepping motor.
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is a payout device provided inside the housing 11, and is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game. The power supply unit 5 is for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 10.
(Control device 20)
Although not shown, 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. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, parts of the medal sensor 15, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, the stop switch 50, and the index sensor 60A are connected to the input side of the control device 20.
Although not shown, the medal sensor 15 is a detection sensor built in the medal selector 4 and detects the passage of the inserted game medal.
The bet switch 16 is a button switch provided on the left side of the upper surface of the counter-like operation unit 3A, and is used for replacing a credit with a medal insertion. Here, the credit means that a medal for use in the next game or later is electronically stored in the gaming machine in advance, and the slot machine 10 receives a medal inserted from the medal slot 14 or a prize. Up to 50 medals to be paid out can be electronically stored inside the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, when the bet switch 16 is operated once, three medals are changed from credit medals to bet medals. That is, based on the reception of the operation signal of the bet switch 16, the credit number displayed on the credit display unit (not shown) is subtracted by 3, and the display on the bet display unit (not shown) is added by 3 (for example, three lamps are lit). .

The settlement switch 17 is a button switch provided at the upper left end of the operation unit 3A and is used for paying out credits.
The start switch 30 is a lever-like switch provided on the front left side of the operation unit 3A, and is for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40.
The stop switch 50 is three button switches provided at the front center portion of the operation unit 3A, and is for stopping the rotating reel 40 during rotation. The three stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to the three rotary reels 40, respectively.
Although not particularly shown, the index sensor 60A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 60, and detects the rotation of the rotary reel 40.

  On the other hand, each part of the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the rendering device 66 is connected to the output side of the control device 20, as shown in FIG. As the rendering device 66, an image display device 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69 are provided. As shown in FIG. 1, the image display device 67 is a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device provided on the upper side of the symbol display window 13, and is used for displaying a winning notification and other effect images. The lamp 68 is provided around the front panel 12 and is used to notify a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter. The speaker 69 is provided on the back wall of the lower plate 3B, and outputs predetermined sound such as BGM and operation sound. The production device 66 is not limited to these devices.

(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 30 and the stop switch 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 21 includes a lottery drawing means 70, a game state transition control means 80, a reel control means 90, a game result determination means 100, a hopper control means 110, a weight timer 120, a game operation, It functions as each means of the invalidation means 130 and the freeze control means 140.
(Role lottery means 70)
The combination lottery means 70 is for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to win a predetermined “combination” associated with the symbol combination displayed on the plurality of rotating reels 40, although not particularly illustrated. The combination lottery table and the determination means are provided. Then, at the timing of receiving the operation signal of the start switch 30, the count extracting means (not shown) reads the numerical value of the loop counter, and the determining means compares this numerical value with the role lottery table to determine the presence / absence of winning. is there.

  The slot machine 10 wins when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the active line by the operation of the stop switch 50, and is awarded a profit corresponding to the combination. In the present embodiment, a small symbol (for example, a watermelon character, a bell character, etc.) in which a predetermined symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol, a bell symbol, etc.) is associated as the combination and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out by winning a prize. And a predetermined symbol (for example, a replay symbol) and a re-game player who can play a game again without newly inserting a game medal in the next game by winning, and a predetermined symbol (for example, seven symbols). Are associated with each other and a bonus combination for shifting to a bonus game by winning a prize is provided. As the bonus combination, an RB combination that shifts to a regular bonus game (RB game) by winning and an BB combination that shifts to a big bonus game (BB game) by winning are provided. The RB game is a game period that is set to increase the winning probability of a small role, and ends when a predetermined number of games are consumed or a predetermined number of wins are won. The BB game is a game period that is set so that the RB game is continuously performed, and ends when the number of paid-out medals exceeds a predetermined number.

  Here, 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 displayed on the three rotating reels 40 one by one. Among the (winning line), it is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning. As the winning line, the upper line connecting the symbols located at the upper stage of each rotating reel 40, the middle line connecting the symbols located at the middle stage of each rotating reel 40, the lower line connecting the symbols located at the lower stage of each rotating reel 40, A line that rises to the right connecting the symbol located at the bottom of the left reel 41 and the symbol located at the middle of the middle reel 42 and the symbol located at the top of the right reel 43. A right lowering line that connects a symbol located in the middle stage and a symbol located in the lower stage of the right reel 43 is provided. The slot machine 10 can bet (bet) a maximum of three medals per game, and when betting three medals, each winning line becomes active and becomes an active line. It is. Note that the number of valid lines may be changed depending on the number of bets.

The winning lottery table defines the count value of the loop counter (for example, 0 to 65535) as the entire area, and a predetermined numerical area is defined as the winning area corresponding to the role. For each ball setting, a plurality of combination lottery tables provided according to the gaming state are provided. When performing the above-described winning determination, the winning lottery table corresponding to the set value and the gaming state of the slot machine 10 is referred to.
Specifically, the role lottery table includes a normal table that is referenced in the normal state, an RT table that is used in the RT state, a bonus table that is referenced during the bonus operation, and a bonus internal medium table that is referenced within the bonus. These are provided for each setting.

Here, the normal state is a game state of the initial setting (at the time of shipment or after setting change) of the slot machine 10, and the RT state is set so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal state. The game state in which the bonus flag is carried over is the game state where the bonus flag is carried over, and the bonus operation is the game state in which the bonus game is played.
Each winning lottery table has a winning area and a lost area. For example, in each of the normal table and the RT table, a predetermined area (with a predetermined probability) is set for each bonus combination winning area, a small combination winning area, and a re-game winning area. In the bonus inside table, the winning area for the small role is set with the same range (with the same probability) as the normal table, and the winning area for the re-gamer is set with a predetermined range (with the predetermined probability). Yes. During the bonus, BB and RB win determination is not performed. Further, in the bonus table, a winning area for a small role is set in a predetermined range (with a predetermined probability).

In the present embodiment, in the RT table, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to be higher than that of the normal table. As a result, a game in which the gaming state is the RT state increases the number of replays that can be performed without newly inserting a game medal, and the winning probability of the small role does not change. Reduces eye loss.
Note that another RT table in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from both the normal table and the RT table may be provided so that a plurality of types of RT states can be executed.
Here, if any combination wins as a result of the lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the winning combination is a small combination, a small combination flag (watermelon flag, bell flag, etc.) is set, when a bonus combination is set, a bonus flag (BB flag, RB flag) is set. When a winning combination is set, a replay flag is set. To do. The small combination flag and the replay flag are reset only for one 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. In addition, when the overlapping winning area is won, the winning flags corresponding to the respective combinations included in the area are established.

(Game state transition control means 80)
The gaming state transition control means 80 is for controlling the transition of the gaming state according to a predetermined condition. Here, as the predetermined condition for the game state transition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are established, transitioning the gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.
Specifically, the game state transition control means 80 determines the transition to the inside of the bonus based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 70, and ends the inside of the bonus based on the determination result of the game result determination means 100 , Transition to bonus operation, re-game operation (automatic bet processing setting), transition to a predetermined RT state or termination (transition to another RT state or return to normal state), not shown Based on the measured value of the game counter, the end during the bonus operation (return to the normal state or the predetermined RT state), the end of the predetermined RT state, and the like are determined.

Then, in accordance with the determination by the game state transition control means 80, the combination lottery means 70 selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the determination and performs a combination lottery, so that a predetermined game such as a normal state, a bonus operation, an RT state, etc. The state is activated.
(Reel control means 90)
The reel control means 90 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 based on the operation signals of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. As shown in FIG. And at least control means 92.
(Rotation control means 91)
The rotation control means 91 is for driving the stepping motor of the reel unit 60 and rotating the rotary reel 40 based on predetermined acceleration data when a valid operation signal of the start switch 30 is received.

Specifically, the start switch 30 is set in a state where a predetermined number of bets have been placed on condition that a certain time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 40 in the previous game. When the operation signal is input, by outputting a drive pulse to each stepping motor, the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is started simultaneously or in a predetermined order. A drive pulse for starting the driving of the stepping motor is referred to as a start signal. 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 identified from the rotation angle of the rotary reel 40 at the time when 50 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, four frames) is moved in the rotation direction. Is formed. In other words, the stop control means 92 determines that the amount of rotation that the rotating reel 40 rotates from the time when the stop switch 50 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops falls within a predetermined number of frames. Thus, the drive stop of the stepping 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 symbol off 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. A signal for stopping the driving of the stepping motor is referred to as a stop signal.

Here, the stop control means 92 sets in advance which of the plurality of winning combinations is to be drawn preferentially in the pull-in control when a plurality of winning flags are simultaneously established. For example, the pull-in priority when different types of winning combinations are won simultaneously is set to re-playing combination> small combination> bonus combination. Specifically, if a bonus combination and a small combination are elected at the same time, the small combination is given priority, and if a bonus combination and a replay combination are selected at the same time, Pull in preferentially.
The stop control means 92 performs the control as described above with priority determination data for specifying a stop position candidate based on the priority, and how many frames the symbol is rotated from the reference symbol to stop the rotary reel 40. Based on the result of the role lottery and the operation timing of the stop switch 50, it is performed based on the stop table defined on the table for each winning symbol.

(Game result judging means 100)
The game result determining means 100 is for determining the result of the game when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped by the operation of the stop switch 50.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is associated with a predetermined combination, or whether or not it is a game state transition opportunity. When it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the predetermined combination is displayed on the active line, the winning combination is determined, and the symbol combination that triggers the transition to the gaming state (for example, the predetermined winning combination is missed) When it is determined that the blank symbol displayed at the time is displayed on the active line, the game state transition is determined, and the determination result information is transmitted to the hopper control means 110 and the game state transition control means 80. The hopper control means 110 that has received the determination result information performs the payout process of the winning medals, and the gaming state transition control means 80 performs the transition process to the inside of the bonus, during the bonus operation, to the RT state, or the re-game operation process. . Furthermore, a predetermined signal can be output to the effect control device 22 by the image display device 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69 when a winning or bonus game is started.

(Hopper control means 110)
The hopper control means 110 operates the hopper unit 65 and pays out medals based on the determination result of the game result determination means 100 and the operation of the settlement switch 17. In other words, when the game result determination means 100 determines the winning of the payout small role, the medal corresponding to the small role winning is paid out, and when the checkout switch 17 is operated when there are 1 or more credits, it is stored as credits. The medal that has been made is to be paid out.
(Game operation invalid means 120)
The game operation invalidating means 120 is for invalidating the operation of a predetermined game operation unit during a wait, during a predetermined game operation invalid period, and during freeze execution based on the control of the freeze control means 130 described later. . In other words, depending on the progress of the game, the operation switches bet switch 16, checkout switch 17, start switch 30, and stop switch 50 are disabled (the switch does not work. It is controlled so as not to fulfill.

  Here, the gaming operation invalid period is a period in which the gaming operation is invalid even if it does not correspond to the waiting or freezing execution. For example, the bet switch 16 is in an invalid operation state when the rotating reel 40 is rotating or the hopper unit 65 is operating, as well as when a bet is already displayed on a predetermined bet display section. The settlement switch 17 is in an invalid operation state while the rotary reel 40 is rotating and the hopper unit 65 is operating. Regarding the start switch 30, not only during the rotation of the rotary reel 40, but also after the rotary reel 40 is stopped, the operation is disabled when no betting is made. Further, regarding the stop switch 50, not only when each rotating reel 40 is stopped, but also after the rotating reel 40 starts rotating, the rotating speed of all the rotating reels 40 reaches the steady rotating speed and all the rotating reels 40 rotate. The operation is disabled until the index sensor corresponding to the reel 40 first detects the index.

The gaming operation invalidating means 130 prevents the operation signal of each operation switch from being output, prevents the operation signal from being received, or prevents the processing based on the signal from being performed even if the operation signal is received ( For example, the reel controller 90 does not output a start signal based on the operation of the start switch 30 or a stop signal based on the operation of the stop switch 50), thereby setting the operation invalid state. When the wait period, the freeze period, or the game operation invalid period ends, the invalid state of the operation switch is released.
As for the bet switch 16, a predetermined effect based on the operation signal is performed during the above-described freeze execution, which will be described later.

(Freeze control means 130)
The freeze control means 130 is for controlling a freeze that temporarily stops the progress of the game based on the control of the game control device 21. Although not shown, a freeze timer and freeze determination means are provided.
The freeze timer measures the freeze time, which is a preset freeze execution time, when the freeze determination means determines the execution of the freeze and falls under a predetermined freeze start trigger.
The freeze determination means determines whether or not the freezing execution is performed by determining whether or not the gaming situation satisfies a predetermined freezing execution condition. Specifically, the freeze determination means is provided with a freeze lottery means (not shown). When a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the role lottery, the freeze determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the freeze. The execution of the freeze is determined based on the result. The lottery result that triggers the execution of the freeze execution lottery may be, for example, a bonus combination or a specific small combination, or may be lost. In addition, whether or not to shift to the AT high probability state in which the AT lottery described later is performed or the AT lottery is performed with a high probability in the stage control device 22 in response to the winning or losing of a specific small role An AT high probability transfer lottery can be performed. Alternatively, there are cases where a specific small role can be won at the same time as a bonus role (for a specific small role, a single winning area that does not overlap with the bonus role and an overlapping winning area with the bonus role are provided. ) Can be set. In the present embodiment, the freeze execution lottery is performed when the transition to the predetermined advantageous state is confirmed, or when the transition to the predetermined advantageous state is not confirmed but the transition to the advantageous state is suggested. Done.

The freeze timer starts measuring a predetermined freeze time when the freeze determining means determines execution of the freeze. During measurement at the freeze timer, the drive signal output to the reel unit 60 based on the operation of the start switch 30 is invalidated. That is, even if the start switch 30 is operated, the rotating reel 40 does not start rotating. Further, during the time measurement of the freeze timer, an operation corresponding effect described later is performed based on the control of the effect control device 22.
Here, when the operation signal of the bet switch 16 is received during the time measurement of the freeze timer, the timer is incremented by a predetermined time for each operation. That is, when the bet switch 16 is operated during the freeze, the freeze time is extended, which will be described later.

(Production control device 22)
The effect control device 22 is for controlling the effects by the image display device 67, the lamp 68, the speaker 69, and the like based on the output signal from the game control device 21. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control device 22 includes at least an effect data storage unit 140, an operation corresponding effect execution unit 150, and an AT control unit 160.
(Production data storage means 140)
The effect data storage means 140 outputs image data for displaying a predetermined moving image or still image on the image display device 67, light emission pattern data for lighting and blinking the lamp 68 in a predetermined manner, and predetermined sound from the speaker 69. This is for storing audio data and the like.

The effect data storage means 140 includes, as effect data composed of the various types of data described above, operation corresponding effect data related to operation corresponding effects based on the control of the operation corresponding effect executing means 150 described later, and operation corresponding effects based on the operation corresponding effect data. And at least production data for special effects that are performed when a predetermined progress situation is reached.
Here, the operation corresponding effect is to make the variable display device perform variable display in conjunction with the operation of the operation switch, and in the present embodiment, in conjunction with the operation of the bet switch 16 as the operation switch, The image of the image display device 67 as a variable display device is variably displayed. The operation corresponding effect data relates to image data that varies according to the operation of the bet switch 16. For example, a liquid crystal display device as the image display device 67 can be used to display an image in which the gate displayed on the liquid crystal screen is gradually opened based on the operation of the bet switch 16. Alternatively, by using a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of light emitters, the light emitters in the off state are sequentially lit based on the operation of the bet switch 16, or the light emitters in the lighted state are sequentially turned off. May be.

Note that the operation-corresponding effect is such that the display on the liquid crystal screen changes when a winning lottery performed for each operation of the bet switch 16 is won. This will be described in detail later.
In addition, the special performance is a result display regarding whether or not there is a possibility of shifting to the advantageous state, and a notification that suggests that the transition to the predetermined advantageous state is confirmed or that the transition to the advantageous state is high. And notification indicating that the transition to the advantageous state is not confirmed or that the possibility of the transition to the advantageous state is low. The notification that suggests that the transition to the advantageous state has been confirmed is a notification that suggests that the bonus winning and AT lottery has been won, and the notification that suggests that there is a high possibility of transition to the advantageous state, The notification may indicate that the lottery for the transition to the AT high probability state has been won. Also, the notification that suggests that the transition to the advantageous state has not been confirmed is a notification that suggests that the player has not won the bonus or AT lottery and suggests that the possibility of transition to the advantageous state is low The notification to be performed can be notification indicating that the lottery for shifting to the AT high probability state is not won. Furthermore, it is good also as notification which suggests the presence or absence of the determination of predetermined | prescribed privilege provision other than the above, and the possibility of predetermined | prescribed privilege provision.

The effect data storage means 140 is also provided with effect data other than the above-mentioned operation-corresponding effect data, for example, data of bonus effects performed during the bonus, notification data regarding AT games based on the control of the AT control means 160 described later, and the like. The explanation is omitted.
(Operation-related production execution means 150)
The operation corresponding effect executing means 150 is for executing the operation corresponding effect described above. The operation corresponding effect in the present embodiment is performed when the game control device 21 performs freeze. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation corresponding effect executing means 150 includes a meter value setting means 151, an ascent probability table 152, an ascent probability table selecting means 153, an ascending lottery means 154, and a variable display control means 155.

(Meter value setting means 151)
The meter value setting means 151 is for setting the current meter value during the execution of the operation-corresponding effect.
Here, the meter value is a variable used when obtaining the operation-corresponding effect data, which is obtained by classifying variable display fluctuation states into a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, meter values 1 to 6 are provided, and each meter value is associated with operation-corresponding effect data. FIG. 3A shows an operation corresponding effect data table that defines operation corresponding effect data corresponding to the meter value. Specifically, when the image display device 67 has an effect of displaying a gate opening image or a closing image as a variable display, the meter value 1 has an initial screen image data (shown in FIG. 4A). The image data indicating that the gate is closed and instructing the operation of the bet switch 16 is set, and for the meter value 2, the gate level 1 image data (as shown in FIG. 4B) (Slightly open image data) is set. Similarly, for the meter values 3 to 5, image data (see (C) to (E) of FIG. 4) of the opening levels 2 to 4 having different gate opening conditions are set. For the meter value 6, image data related to special effects is set. That is, the result display image data (image data in which the gate is fully opened as shown in FIG. 4F) indicating the case where the transition to the advantageous state is confirmed, and the transition to the advantageous state are confirmed. As a result, image data (image data for closing the gate as shown in FIG. 4G) indicating the case where the gate is not set is set.

The meter value setting means 151 sets 1 as the initial value of the meter value and stores it in a predetermined storage unit when execution of the operation corresponding effect is determined. Based on the lottery result of the ascending lottery means 153, which will be described later, every time the lottery result is won, the stored meter value is incremented and stored, and the meter value is updated. .
(Rising probability table 152)
The rise probability table 152 defines the rise probability data in which the probability that the meter value is updated to the next rank based on the operation of the bet switch 16 is set for each meter value.
An example of the rise probability table 152 is shown in FIG. Here, “strength 1” to “strength 4” in FIG. 3B indicate types of the rise probability table 152, respectively. Further, numerical values such as 1/10 and 1/3 indicate the rising probability data, and the rising probability data of 1/10 can be updated to the next rank (next meter value) with a probability of 1/10. It means that. For example, in the case of “strength 1”, the probability that the meter value 1 is updated to the meter value 2 is 1/10 (updated at a rate of once per 10 operations of the bet switch 16), and the meter value 2 to the meter value 3 The probability of being updated to 1 is 1/3, the probability of being updated from meter value 3 to meter value 4 is 1/2, the probability of being updated from meter value 4 to meter value 5 is 1/10, The probability that the meter value 5 is updated to the meter value 6 is 1/1 (updated by one operation). In “strength 2”, the probability that the meter value 3 is updated to the meter value 4 is 1/4, and the probability that the meter value 4 is updated to the meter value 5 is 1/8. In “strength 3”, the probability of updating from meter value 3 to meter value 4 is 1/6, and the probability of updating from meter value 4 to meter value 5 is 1/6. In “strength 4”, the probability that the meter value 3 is updated to the meter value 4 is 1/8, and the probability that the meter value 4 is updated to the meter value 5 is ¼.

  As described above, the rise probability table 152 makes the rise mode (rise pattern) of the meter value different by changing the rise probability data of the predetermined meter value until the meter value becomes “5”. It has become a thing. For example, the rising probability 1/1 is “always rising”, 1/2 is “easy to rise”, 1/3, 1/4 is “slightly easy”, 1/6 is “slightly difficult”, and 1/8 is If it is expressed as “not easy to rise” and 1/10 is “very difficult to rise”, the difficulty level of sequentially updating the meter value from 2 to 6 is very difficult to increase when “strength 1” is applied. It is a pattern that is easy to rise, easy to rise, very difficult to rise, and always goes up. Become.

  The rise probability table 152 is not limited to the one shown in the figure, but a table in which the meter value is likely to rise (for example, the rise probability data corresponding to all or most of the meter values is ½) or a table that is difficult to rise (for example, all Or 1/10) of the probability data of the rise corresponding to most meter values. Further, a plurality of increase probability tables 152 as shown in FIG. 3B may be provided as one set, and a plurality of increase probability tables 152 may be provided corresponding to the gaming state. For example, different table groups of the rise probability tables 152 may be provided in correspondence with each other when the transition to the advantageous state is confirmed and when the transition to the advantageous state is not confirmed. Further, a pattern in which the meter value decreases, a pattern in which the meter value is skipped and a higher-ranked meter value is transferred, or the like may be provided.

(Rising probability table selection means 153)
The ascent probability table selection means 153 is for selecting the ascent probability table 152 used for the ascending lottery from the plurality of ascent probability tables 152.
The rise probability table selection means 153 determines the rise probability table 152 by lottery according to the state. Specifically, with the reception of the freeze start signal from the game control device 21, an operation corresponding effect is selected from a plurality of rise probability tables 152 according to the presence or absence of transition to the advantageous state or the level of the transition possibility. The rising probability table 152 to be used is determined by lottery.
Then, when the ascent probability table selecting means 153 selects and determines the ascent probability table 152, the operation corresponding effect is started.

(Rising lottery means 154)
Based on the rising probability table 152 selected by the rising probability table selecting means 153, the rising lottery means 154 performs a rising lottery every time the operation signal of the bet switch 16 is received until the meter value becomes “6”. Is for. The rising lottery is for determining whether or not to move to the next meter value based on the current meter value and the rising probability data defined in the rising probability table 152. The ascending lottery is not performed when the meter value is “6” (see FIG. 8).
Ascending lottery is performed by comparing a random number value for ascending lottery picked up upon reception of an operation signal of the bet switch 16, for example, with a predetermined ascending lottery table that defines a winning area and an unfavorable area. This is done by determining whether or not the winner is won. As the rising lottery table, a table corresponding to the rising probability data corresponding to the meter value set by the meter value setting means 151 is acquired. For example, when the rising probability data is 1/10, the rising lottery is performed using the rising lottery table in which the winning area is defined at a ratio of 1/10.

As a result of the ascending lottery, the meter value setting unit 151 updates the meter value to the meter value of the next rank when winning, and the meter value is maintained as it is when lost.
(Variable display control means 155)
The variable display control means 155 is for controlling the variable display of the variable display device, and functions as a means for causing the image display device 67 to display a predetermined image corresponding to the meter value in the present embodiment. .
Specifically, the variable display control means 155 obtains the operation corresponding effect data when the rise probability table selection means 153 selects the predetermined rise probability table 152, and the meter value set by the meter value setting means 151 The corresponding operation corresponding effect data is output to the image display device 67 based on the above. That is, at the start of the operation corresponding effect, the screen shown in FIG. 4A is displayed on the image display device 67 as a predetermined initial screen, and the meter value is updated when the meter value is updated based on the operation of the bet switch 16. Images corresponding to the meter values (opening levels 1 to 4, see FIGS. 4B to 4E) are displayed.

  Furthermore, when the meter value reaches the maximum value (meter value 6), or when the freeze ends before the meter value reaches the maximum value, the transition to the predetermined advantageous state at the start of the operation-compatible performance is performed. Depending on the presence / absence or the possibility of transfer, the effect data of special effects is acquired and output to the image display device 67. For example, if the bonus is won at the start of the operation-related effect, or if the AT lottery or the AT high probability transition lottery is won, the effect data of the special effect that displays the result of Atari is acquired. If the bonus, AT lottery, or AT high-probability transition lottery is not won, the special effect effect data for displaying the result of the loss is acquired. On the other hand, when the operation signal of the start switch 30 is received before the meter value reaches the maximum value, the output of the operation corresponding effect data is stopped and the operation corresponding effect is ended.

(AT control means 160)
The AT control means 160 is a means for controlling AT (assist time) at which notification regarding the winning combination is performed. Specifically, the AT control means 160 includes at least AT lottery means and an AT counter that counts the number of AT games and the number of sets, although not shown in particular, and results of the role lottery and game sent from the game control device 21 Based on the information on the result and the count value of the AT counter, the start and end of the AT are controlled.
That is, when an ART lottery is performed at the time of winning a predetermined lottery opportunity, and the ART lottery is won, the production state is set to the AT state (information on the winning combination is notified when the predetermined AT start condition is met). When the predetermined AT end condition is met, the AT state is ended and the effect state is returned to the normal state (the state other than the AT state). During the AT, the image display device 67, the speaker 69, and the like are notified of the winning combination.

  As described above, the AT is started when the gaming state shifts to a predetermined RT state when the ART lottery is won, and a predetermined game number or set number is consumed or a gaming state transition ( It ends when the player falls to the normal state or wins a bonus. That is, in the present embodiment, ART in which the gaming state is the RT state and the effect state is the AT state is performed. In addition, when the ART lottery is won, when a predetermined lottery role is won, the number of AT games is added and the number of AT games determined by the lottery is added. The In addition, when the result of the lottery is a predetermined lottery result (winning or not winning), for example, in the normal state, the lottery for shifting to the AT high probability state in which the ART lottery or the extra lottery is performed with a high probability is performed. When the transfer lottery is won, the state shifts to the AT high probability state for a predetermined period.

Here, as an AT mode, there are generally one informing the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switch 50 and one informing a symbol (indicator symbol) included in the symbol combination associated with the winning combination. In the present embodiment, any of them may be used.
When notifying the push order of the stop switch 50, the push order of the stop switch 50 is set for the lottery result of the role lottery, and the push order set when the winning area where the push order is set is won ( The game results are formed so as to differ depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in the correct answer pressing order). For example, when a stop operation is performed in the order of pushing correct answers, stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination (correct answer combination) is always awarded depending on conditions. On the other hand, if the stop operation is not performed in the order of pressing the correct answer, stop control is performed so that the correct answer combination is not won and another combination (incorrect answer combination) is won or no combination is won. . During AT, when a winning area in which the pressing order is set wins, a display for notifying the correct pressing order is displayed. For example, the order of pressing the stop switch 50 and the three stop switches 50 to be stopped first is displayed on the image display device 67 by characters such as left, middle, right, and arrows. In addition, a light emitter should be provided inside the push button of the stop switch 50, which should be operated by turning on the light emitter, changing the light emission color, or outputting sound such as left and right from the speaker 69. The top switch 50 is notified.

Further, when notifying the indicator symbol, for example, as a role, a small role comprising a symbol array of “white 7 bell bell” “red 7 bell bell” “blue 7 bell bell” is provided, “White 7”, “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” are arranged on the left reel 41 at positions that cannot be aimed at the same time. Further, the bell symbol is arranged so as to be drawn on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 50. Then, according to the winning small role, any one of “White 7”, “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” is displayed on the image display device 67, and the player stops the operation with the aim of the winning symbol. It can be configured to notify as much as possible.
In any case, by performing a stop operation according to the notification, the winning combination can be won and a more advantageous game result can be obtained than when not in the AT state.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 100 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not a specified number of medals has been bet. Here, the prescribed number is the number of medals that can be multiplied in one game, and the slot machine 10 can multiplex up to three medals. The prescribed number may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the prescribed number can be set to one during a bonus game. The bet includes an automatic bet by replay operation in addition to insertion of medals and operation of the bet switch 16. If the specified number of medals is not bet, the process returns to step 100. If the specified number of medals is inserted, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not the start switch 30 is turned on. If the start switch 30 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 101. If the start switch 30 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, the role lottery means 70 performs a role lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, freeze determination processing is performed by the freeze control means 130. That is, based on the result of the lottery, it is determined whether to execute the freeze. For example, if it is set to perform an operation-related effect that suggests whether or not a bonus has been won, whether or not to perform a freeze is determined by a freeze execution lottery according to whether or not a bonus has been won (if the bonus is not won) In addition, if it is set to perform operation-related effects related to AT lottery such as ART winning or shifting to the AT high probability state, whether or not the lottery opportunity of the AT lottery is won Accordingly, whether or not to perform freeze is determined by freeze execution lottery. In the latter case, when the lottery winning combination is won, the AT control means 160 always performs the AT lottery, and the freeze execution lottery is performed on the condition that the lottery winning combination is won regardless of the result of the AT lottery. . When the execution of the freeze is determined in the freezing execution lottery based on the winning of the lottery opportunity role, the freeze and the operation corresponding effect are always performed, and the result display is shown in FIG. 4 depending on the result of the AT lottery performed at the time of the winning role winning. Branches to (F) or FIG. 4 (G). Note that freezing may be executed whenever a bonus is won or when a lottery opportunity is won. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, reel rotation start processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 50 is turned on. If the stop switch 50 is not turned ON, the process returns to step 105. If any stop switch 50 is turned ON, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether all the rotary reels 40 have been stopped, that is, whether the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated. When all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, the process returns to step 105, and when all the rotating reels 40 are stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 108.

In step 108, a game result determination process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 109, and processing according to the game result is performed. That is, when a symbol associated with a predetermined combination is displayed on the active line, a payout medal, a replay operation, a transition process to the RT state, and a transition process to a bonus game are performed. One game is over. When the symbol arrangement stopped on the active line is not associated with any combination, one game is finished as it is.
Next, the reel rotation start process in step 104 of FIG. 5 will be described based on the flow of FIG.

In step 200 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the freeze is executed, that is, whether or not the freeze control means 120 has decided to execute the freeze. When the freeze is executed, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, a freeze execution process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
If it is determined in step 200 that the freeze is not performed, the process skips step 201 and proceeds to step 202.
In step 202, it is determined whether or not the game time limit (wait time) has elapsed. If the game time limit has not elapsed, the process returns to step 202. If the game time limit has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, output of a drive signal to the reel unit 60 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, it is determined whether or not the acceleration processing program has ended. When the acceleration process is completed, index detection of the index sensor 60A is started in the next step 205. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.
In step 206, it is determined whether or not the first index has been detected for all of the rotating reels 40. If the index has been detected, in the next step 207, the stop operation invalidation canceling means 95 invalidates the stop operation. Canceled. Then, the reel rotation start process ends.

In the above flow, it is determined whether or not the game time limit has elapsed before starting the reel rotation in step 202. However, after step 206, it is determined whether or not the game time limit has elapsed, and when the game time limit has elapsed, You may form so that invalidity of stop operation may be canceled.
The freeze execution process in step 201 will be described based on the flow of FIG.
First, in step 300 of FIG. 7, a freeze start signal is output to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, measurement is started when the freeze timer is at a preset freeze time. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, reception of an operation signal (bet operation signal) of the bet switch 16 is started. Thereby, the operation signal of the bet switch 16 can be output to the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 16 has been turned ON. At this point, since the bet has already been made, the original functions (bet display and credit subtraction display) are not exhibited even if the bet switch 16 is operated. When the bet switch 16 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step 304.
In step 304, a predetermined time is added to the timer. This is to ensure as much as possible the execution time of the operation corresponding effect performed during the freeze when the bet switch 16 is operated. However, in order not to unnecessarily lengthen the freeze time, the predetermined time is preferably set to a time necessary and sufficient for the ascending lottery based on the operation of the bet switch 16 in the effect control device 22. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 305.

If the bet switch 16 is not turned ON in step 303, the process skips step 304 and proceeds to step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether the freeze timer has expired. If the freeze timer has not expired, the process returns to step 303. If the freeze timer has expired, the process proceeds to the next step 306.
In step 306, acceptance of the bet operation signal is terminated. When the acceptance of the bet operation signal is completed, the operation signal is not received even if the bet switch 16 is operated, or is invalidated even if it is received. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 307.

In step 307, a freeze end signal is output to the effect control device 22. Then, the freeze execution process ends.
In the above flow, a timer is added every time the bet switch 16 is operated. However, the timer may be added when the bet switch 16 is operated a predetermined number of times or more. .
Next, the operation corresponding effect execution process based on the control of the effect control device 22 will be described based on the flow of FIG. The flow of FIG. 8 shows processing at the start of the game (when the start switch 30 is operated).

First, in step 400 of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not freezing is started. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a freeze start signal is input from the game control device 21. If the freeze is not started, the process is terminated as it is. When the freeze is started, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, intensity setting and meter value setting are performed. Specifically, the rising probability table selecting unit 153 selects a predetermined rising probability table 152, and the meter value setting unit 151 sets “1” as the current meter value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, an initial screen for operation-related effects is displayed on the image display device 67. That is, the variable display control means 155 selects the data of the screen shown in FIG. 4A corresponding to the meter value 1 based on the operation corresponding effect data and outputs it to the image display device 67. On the image display device 67, for example, an instruction such as “Strike the bet switch!” Is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.

In step 403, it is determined whether a bet operation signal has been received. If a bet operation signal has been received, the process proceeds to the next step 404 where an up lottery process is performed. Specifically, based on the rising probability data corresponding to the current meter value in the selected rising probability table 152, the rising lottery means 154 performs a rising lottery using the rising lottery table. However, when the meter value is “6”, the rising lottery is not performed even if the bet operation signal is received. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 405.
In step 405, it is determined whether or not the up lottery is won. If the up lottery is not won, the process returns to step 403. If the up lottery is won, the process proceeds to the next step 406.

In step 406, the meter value is updated. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 407.
In step 407, it is determined whether or not the meter value is “6”. When the meter value is not “6”, the process proceeds to the next step 408, and display according to the meter value is performed. That is, the variable display control means 155 selects the image data corresponding to the current meter value from the operation corresponding effect data and outputs it to the image display device 67. The image display device 67 displays an image of the opening level (see FIG. 4) according to the current meter value. Then, the process returns to step 403.

If it is determined in step 403 that a bet operation signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step 409.
In step 409, it is determined whether the start switch 30 has been operated. If the start switch 30 is not operated, the process proceeds to the next step 410.
In step 410, it is determined whether the freeze has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a freeze end signal is input from the game control device 21. If the freeze has not ended, the process returns to step 403. If the freeze has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 411.

If it is determined in step 407 that the meter value is “6”, the process also proceeds to step 411.
In step 411, a predetermined result is displayed. That is, the variable display control means 155 selects image data (FIG. 4 (F) or (G)) related to atari display or loss display on the image display device 67 based on the effect data of special effects according to the situation. Output. In the image display device 67, for example, when a bonus is won and a freezing operation is performed, and an operation corresponding effect accompanying it is performed, the gate is fully opened and characters such as `` bonus confirmed '' are displayed, An image notifying that the transition to the bonus has been confirmed (bonus winning) is displayed. Alternatively, if a freeze is performed in response to the winning of a predetermined lottery opportunity and an operation-related effect is performed in the situation where the AT lottery is won, the gate is fully opened and characters such as “ART confirmed” are displayed Then, an image notifying that the transition to the ART state has been confirmed is displayed. On the other hand, when the bonus is not won or when the AT lottery is not won, the gate is closed and an image indicating that the transition to the advantageous state has not been confirmed is displayed. Then, the operation corresponding effect process ends.

If the start switch 30 is turned on in step 409, the operation corresponding effect process is terminated without displaying the result. In this case, the normal production is switched.
As described above, when the operation-related effect is operated by operating the bet switch 16 and winning the winning lottery, the meter value is updated and display based on the meter value is performed. When the meter value reaches the maximum value, the result is displayed. Also, the result is displayed when the freeze is finished before the meter value reaches the maximum value.
If you operate the bet switch 16, the freeze time will be extended, so even if you need to operate the bet switch 16 many times to avoid winning the ascending lottery, the result will be displayed when the time expires. It is possible to avoid doing as much as possible. On the other hand, when the start switch 30 is operated during the operation-response effect, the operation-response effect ends. In this case, the result is not displayed. Therefore, a player who does not want to be notified of the result can cancel the effect by the start switch 30. However, if the freeze has not ended, the rotation reel 40 does not start rotating by the operation of the start switch 30, and the game cannot proceed.

Note that step 409 described above may not be provided. In this case, the result can always be displayed.
(Modification)
In the above-described embodiment, the meter value is updated only when the up lottery is won. However, the meter value is also updated when the number of lottery results of the up lottery reaches a predetermined value. It can be configured to update the value. Specifically, a wrong counter is provided that counts the number of times that the lottery result of the up lottery is unsuccessful, in other words, the number of times the bet switch 16 is operated when the meter value is not updated. Set the number of wins (ceiling price). The unsuccessful counter resets the count value when the winning lottery is won before the count value reaches the maximum number of unsuccessful winnings. The meter value setting unit 151 updates the meter value even when the count value of the unjust counter reaches the maximum number of unsuccessful selections.

  Here, the maximum number of unsuccessful selections may be set for each strength (rise probability table 152) or may be set for each rise probability data. In the former case, for example, “strength 1” is set to 20 times, “strength 2” is set to 10 times, and the unjust counter displays the maximum number of unsuccessful wins according to the selected rise probability table 152. Count. In the latter case, for example, it is possible to set 10 times when the increase probability is 1/10, 2 times when the increase probability is 1/2, or when the increase probability is 1/10. Can be set to 20 times, or 10 times in the case of 1/2. In this case, the unsuccessful counter counts the maximum number of unsuccessful selections set in the rising probability data corresponding to the current meter value. Alternatively, the above may be combined to set the maximum number of unsuccessful elections according to the strength and rise probability data.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation corresponding effect execution process according to the modification. This flow is obtained by extracting steps 404 to 406 in FIG. In other words, in the present modification, in step 404, the ascending lottery process is performed, and in step 405, it is determined whether or not the ascending lottery is won. If the winning lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step 420 where the unsuccessful counter increments the count value by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 421, where it is determined whether or not the count value of the unjust counter has reached the maximum number of unjust wins. If the maximum number of unsuccessful times has not been reached, the process returns to step 403. If the maximum number of unsuccessful times has been reached, the process proceeds to step 406, where the meter value is updated.

When formed in this way, it is possible to prevent the production time from prolonging without the meter value increasing so quickly that the unsuccessful selection continues unintentionally in the ascending lottery.
This modification is more effective when the setting is made so that the freeze time is not extended by the operation of the bet switch 16 described later. That is, even if the bet switch 16 is continuously operated, the inconvenience that the winning lottery is not won and the freeze time elapses before the meter value reaches the predetermined value can be reduced as much as possible.
(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when executing the operation-corresponding effect, the operation means (the bet switch 16 is used) by using the rising probability table 152 that defines the probability of shifting to the next meter value for each meter value. ) Is performed for each operation, and when the ascending lottery is won, the meter value is updated and variable display corresponding to the meter value is performed. Because it is formed in this way, it is possible to set the meter value increase mode to be fine, such as always going up, easy to rise, slightly easy to rise, slightly difficult to rise, difficult to rise, very difficult to rise, etc. It is possible to change the way the value increases. As a result, the mode of variable display by the variable display device based on the operation of the operating means can be moderated and the range of effects can be widened. And by providing multiple types of ascent probability tables 152 and selecting them according to the game situation, it is not just a one-sided way of talking as soon as the meter rises quickly, but it makes it difficult to predict the outcome and give a sense of expectation It is possible to realize an operation corresponding effect that is sustained and does not bore the player.

  In the present embodiment, the freeze time (that is, the production time of the operation-related effect) is extended each time the operation means (the bet switch 16) to be operated when performing the operation-related effect is operated. It is. For this reason, the more the operation means is operated, the longer the freeze time, and even if the winning lottery is difficult to win, the freeze may end before the meter value reaches the final stage Low. Further, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 30 is operated during the execution of the operation corresponding effect, the operation corresponding effect can be canceled. Therefore, if you do not want to operate the operating means many times and you do not want to see the result display, you can cancel the effect itself by operating the start switch 30, and if you want to see only the result display, use the operating means. Just wait for the freeze to end without operating. In either case, the game can proceed after the freeze time is shorter than when the operating means is operated (the rotating reel 40 rotates).

Note that the operation means to be operated when performing the operation corresponding effect is not limited to the bet switch 16, and may be the stop switch 50 or the start switch 30. Or the switch provided only for production may be sufficient. The switch provided exclusively for the production may be one in which the operation signal is directly input to the production control device 22.
Further, when the start switch 30 is operated during the freeze, the freeze may be stopped (the freeze timer is reset). By forming in this way, when the effect is canceled by operating the start switch 30, it is not necessary to wait for the freeze time to end. In this case, only the result display may be performed by operating the start switch 30. Thereby, it is possible to confirm only the result display without waiting for the end of the freeze time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the rotary reel 40 is formed so as not to start rotating during the freeze. However, although the rotary reel 40 starts rotating during the freeze, the operation of the stop switch 50 is invalidated. You may form as follows.
Here, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the operation unit will not be operated forever during the operation corresponding effect, and there is no limit on the extension of the freeze time based on the operation of the operation unit. The extension of the freeze time based on the operation of the operation means may be limited to some extent. For example, when the number of times of extension reaches a predetermined number of times, it is possible not to extend the time thereafter. Alternatively, when the meter value reaches “6”, the freeze time may not be extended. However, in this case, the game control device 21 manages the rising lottery and the meter value.

Further, the freeze time may not be extended based on the operation of the operation means, and the result display may be forcibly performed when the freeze time is over. Alternatively, the freeze time may not be extended based on the operation of the operation means, and the operation corresponding effect may be continued even when the freeze reel time ends and the rotation reel 40 starts to rotate. In this case, when the operation of the stop switch 50 (a part or all of the first operation to the last operation) is performed, the operation corresponding effect can be canceled or only the result display is performed. It may be formed as shown.
Furthermore, the operation corresponding effect may be a specification that can be executed without freezing. For example, when the start switch 30 is operated, the operation-corresponding effect can be executed in a state that is not in a frozen state (a state in which the rotating reel 40 is rotating and can be stopped). In this case, the operation means to be operated when performing the operation corresponding effect may be a switch provided exclusively for the effect whose operation signal is directly input to the effect control device 22, or has already finished its original role. The bet switch 16 may be used. In this case as well, the operation corresponding effect can be canceled or only the result display can be performed when the operation of the stop switch 50 is performed.

  Further, the operation corresponding effect is not limited to the one that is performed when the start switch 30 is operated. For example, when a bet has been placed (including operation of the bet switch 16 and the insertion of up to a specified number of medals), an operation corresponding effect is started, and the subsequent operation means (the bet switch 16 or the effect dedicated switch) is operated. Based on the above, an ascending lottery may be performed. In this case, if the operation-related effect is accompanied by a freeze, the execution of the freeze is determined based on the lottery result of the previous game, that is, the winning of the lottery opportunity of the bonus winning (or unsuccessful winning) or AT lottery The operation corresponding effect is performed, and the operation of the start switch 30 is disabled during the freeze. When the operation corresponding effect does not involve freezing, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 can be started by operating the start switch 30. In this case, the operation corresponding effect may be canceled by operating the start switch 30, or may continue until the stop operation. If the operation-related effect is performed during a predetermined period during the game, for example, at any time other than the above, for example, from the rotation stop of one rotation reel 40 to the rotation stop of another rotation reel 40 or all rotations. It may be performed between the stop of the rotation of the reel 40 and the betting operation of the next game.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the result display is performed both when the result regarding the transition to the advantageous state is Atari and when the result is the loss, but when the result regarding the transition to the advantageous state is the loss May be set so that the result display is not performed. For example, the freeze time is set to be fixed, and a meter is displayed in front of the image that is rattling and moving with the door closed, and each time the bet switch 16 is operated, a rising lottery is performed. In the case of Atari, the meter rises to the maximum value and the door opens, but in the case of a loss, it does not increase to the maximum value (it stops at the middle), and the freeze time ends without opening the door. It can be set as an aspect. Or, in the case of a specification that extends the freeze time, if the result regarding the transition to the advantageous state is a loss, the meter value is set so that the meter value is less than the maximum value and the meter value is not updated any more. After reaching the value, the freeze time may not be extended based on the operation of the bet switch 16, and as a result, the meter value may not reach the maximum value.

  The operation corresponding effects in the present invention are not limited to those using a variable display device based on the control of the effect control device 22, such as the image display device 67 and the lamp 68. For example, based on the operation of the operation means, the spinning effect by the rotation mode of the rotary reel 40 may be executed. Specifically, based on the operation signal of the operation means such as the bet switch 16, the stepping motor of the rotating reel 40 is rotated several steps at a time, and the presence or absence of the transition to the advantageous state is determined depending on the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40. Notification can be performed. For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the game or when a specific symbol combination is displayed, an operation corresponding effect is performed at the start of the next game. When the rotating reel 40 can be moved until the symbols (for example, 7 symbols) are aligned and stopped in a predetermined manner, it is attrition, and when the predetermined symbols are not aligned or when different symbols are aligned and stopped, Can be set as follows. Alternatively, after the predetermined symbols of the rotating reel 40 are arranged in a predetermined manner by operating the operating means, the rotation can be reversed if the rotating reel 40 rotates in the reverse direction, and lost in the normal rotation. Of course, the result display may be performed by image display by the image display device 67.

  The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, and the like.

10 slot machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
15 Medal sensor 16 Bet switch
20 Controller 21 Game controller
22 Production control device
30 Start switch 40 turn reel
50 Stop switch 67 Image display device (variable display device)
70 Role lottery means 150 Operation-related production control means
151 Meter value setting means 152 Rising probability table
153 Rising probability table selecting means 154 Rising lottery means

Claims (3)

A lottery for winning / not-winning determination is performed, and based on the lottery result, a predetermined profit can be granted,
An operation switch operated by the player;
A variable display device capable of performing a game-related effect;
Comprising at least
When an operation corresponding effect that causes the variable display device to perform variable display can be executed in conjunction with the operation of the operation switch during a predetermined period during the game, and the operation corresponding effect is in a predetermined progress state In addition, a gaming machine capable of executing a special effect using the variable display device or other effect device,
A meter value obtained by ranking the variable state of the variable display in a plurality of stages; and rise probability data in which a probability that the meter value is updated to the next rank is set based on an operation of the operation means;
A plurality of types of rise probability tables defining the rise probability data for each meter value,
A rise probability table selecting means for selecting one rise probability table from the plurality of kinds of rise probability tables;
Meter value setting means for setting the current meter value,
Using the rising probability table selected by the rising probability table selecting means, by lottery to determine whether to update the meter value for each operation of the operating means based on the rising probability data corresponding to the current meter value An ascending lottery means,
The meter value setting means sequentially updates the set meter value based on the lottery result of the rising lottery means,
Based on the meter value updated by the meter value setting means, the display by the variable display device is changed stepwise, and the special effect is executed when the meter value reaches a predetermined value. A gaming machine characterized by being made.   In the special effect, when the transition to the advantageous state that can give more profit than the normal state is confirmed or when the transition possibility is high, a notification that indicates that, and the transition to the advantageous state The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a notification indicating that the transition is not confirmed or the possibility of the transition is low.   The meter value setting means updates the meter value even when the number of times the update of the meter value is not determined as a result of the lottery by the ascending lottery means reaches a predetermined number. Or the gaming machine of 2.

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