JP2014079430A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine capable of suppressing deterioration in game taste during a special game state while improving the game taste by materializing such game property as leaving, to a player, a selection of an operation order of a rotation stop member relating to winning establishment of a first specific symbol combination.SOLUTION: When a player's operation mode to a rotation stop member is a specific operation mode, the game machine can establish winning of a first specific symbol combination. The game machine executes, during a normal state, first stop control processing of defining a player's operation mode to the rotation stop member as a specific operation mode at a low probability, and executes, during a special state, second stop control processing of defining the player's operation mode to the rotation stop member as the specific operation mode at a probability higher than the normal state. This configuration makes it hard, during the normal state, to establish the winning of the first specific symbol combination and makes it easier, during the specific state, to establish the winning of the first specific symbol combination than the normal state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played using game balls, game medals, and the like, and in particular, a spinning machine (slot machine) that rotates and stops a spinning cylinder having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on an outer peripheral surface. About.

  Conventionally, after a game medium such as a game medal or game ball is inserted (betted), a rotation start member (such as a start lever) is operated to rotate a plurality of cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and the rotation is stopped. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that performs a symbol variable game in which a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in response to an operation on a member (a stop button or the like provided corresponding to each cylinder) is known. In such a gaming machine, when an operation on the rotation starting member is received, a role lottery for determining a winning combination is performed and rotation of all the spinning cylinders is started. The rotation of the rotating drum is stopped in a manner corresponding to the result of the role lottery.

  Among these gaming machines, when a specific game combination (hereinafter also referred to as “specific combination”) is a winning combination in a combination lottery, a special combination prize is awarded when the rotation stop member is operated in a specific operation mode. There is known a gaming machine that can be established and disables establishment of a special combination when a rotation stop member is operated in an operation mode other than a specific operation mode (Patent Document 1).

  Further, in recent years, in the role lottery, two specific game actors having different payout amounts of game media (that is, a “first specific role” in which a first quantity of game media is paid out, a second quantity less than the first quantity, In the case where the “second specific combination” from which the game medium is paid out becomes a winning combination, if the rotation stop member is operated in a specific operation mode, the winning of the first specific combination can be established, 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is known that enables a winning of a second specific combination when a rotation stop member is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode. In such a gaming machine, an object is to improve game entertainment by realizing a gameability that entrusts a player to select an operation mode of a rotation stop member related to the winning of the first specific combination.

JP 2007-282638 A

  However, in the above-described spinning-reel game machine, when a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated, the special condition termination condition may be satisfied by the establishment of the first specific combination winning. At this time, if the rotation stop member is operated in an operation mode in which the first specified combination is not established, the second specified combination is established and the end condition cannot be satisfied, so that the game period in the special state is prolonged. End up. In addition, when a predetermined amount of game media is inserted and the symbol variation game is started in a special state, when the rotation stop member is operated in an operation mode in which the first specified combination is not established, the second specified combination is established. As a result, the payout quantity of game media in the symbol variable game is reduced. In this case, the amount of game media acquired in the special state (the amount obtained by subtracting the input amount from the paid-out amount) decreases, and the player is in a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. You will suffer a disadvantage. As a result, there has been a problem that the entertainment interest in the special state is lowered.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems in the conventional gaming machine, and realizes the gameability in which the player is allowed to select the operation mode of the rotation stop member related to the winning of the first specific combination. An object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the gaming interest in a special state while increasing the gaming interest.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In response to a predetermined rotation start operation, the plurality of cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are rotated, and the plurality of cylinders are received in response to an operation on a rotation stop member provided corresponding to the plurality of cylinders. A spinning-type game machine that performs a symbol variable game that stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination by stopping,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining a winning role from a plurality of game players;
In the combination lottery, a first specific combination in which a first quantity of game media is paid out when winning is established, and a second specific combination in which a second quantity of game media less than the first quantity is paid out when winning is established. Are determined as the winning combination redundantly in the combination lottery, and a player operation mode that is an operation mode for the rotation stop member by a player and a correct operation mode that is a specific operation mode A winning control means for allowing the first specific combination to be awarded if they match, and for allowing the second specific combination to be awarded if the player operation mode and the correct operation mode do not match;
A special state starting means for starting a special state that is more advantageous than the normal state for the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Special state ending means for ending the special state when the first specific combination is established at a predetermined time in the special state;
With
The winning control means is:
During the normal state, a first winning setting process is performed to set a first probability as a probability that the first specific combination can be won,
A second winning setting process for setting a probability that the first specific combination can be won to a second probability higher than the first probability is performed at a predetermined time in the special state.

  In such a spinning-type gaming machine, in a state where the first specific combination and the second specific combination are determined to be the winning combination in the combination lottery, an operation mode for the rotation stop member by the player (player operation mode) ) Matches a specific operation mode (correct operation mode), the winning of the first specific combination can be established. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gameability in which selection of the operation mode of the rotation stop member related to the winning of the first specific combination is left to the player. Further, during the normal state, the winning control means performs a first winning setting process for setting the probability that the first specific combination can be won to the first probability, and the first specific combination is won during the predetermined period during the special state. A second winning setting process is performed to set the probability of enabling the second probability higher than the first probability. Therefore, when the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won at a predetermined time in the special state, and the end condition of the special state is satisfied by winning the first specific combination, the first specific combination It is possible to prevent the second specific combination from winning by operating the rotation stop member in an operation mode in which no winning is established and delaying the establishment of the special condition end condition. As a result, the establishment of the special condition end condition is delayed while realizing the gameability by entrusting the player with the selection of the operation mode of the rotation stop member related to the establishment of the first specific winning combination. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest during the special state.

  Note that examples of the “operation mode for the rotation stop member” include an operation sequence for the rotation stop members provided corresponding to the plurality of rotation cylinders, an operation timing for the predetermined rotation stop member, and the like. In addition, the case where a special condition is started “a predetermined start condition is satisfied” is, for example, when a predetermined game player is won in a winning lottery, or when a predetermined game player wins, For example, when the gaming state is ended, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, examples of the special state include a state in which more game media are paid out than the normal state (big bonus state or assist time state), a state in which the amount of game media used is suppressed (replay time state), and the like. In addition, the “predetermined time in the special state” refers to the time after a predetermined amount of game media is paid out after the special state is started, or the amount of game media paid out after the special state is started. A special state has occurred at a time after the amount obtained by subtracting the input amount of game media reaches a predetermined amount, a time after a predetermined game combination or first specific combination is determined a predetermined number of winning combinations The whole period etc. are mentioned. In other words, the configuration that “the special state is terminated when the first specific combination is established at a predetermined time in the special state” is “the special state is started when the paid-out amount of the game medium reaches a predetermined amount after the start. The game is completed, and when the first specific winning combination is established, the paid-out quantity of the game medium reaches a predetermined quantity and the special state is ended. When the quantity obtained by subtracting the game medium input quantity from the game medium paid-out quantity (hereinafter also referred to as “difference quantity”) reaches a predetermined quantity, the process ends. “The special state is ended when the quantity reaches a predetermined quantity”, “The special state is ended when a predetermined number (including one) of first prize winnings is established”, “Predetermined game” The role is a predetermined number of times (once No) winning or after winning, ends the special state winning game of the first specific role as a trigger "arrangement, and the like.

In addition, the above-described spinning machine is
The winning control means is:
In the normal state, the process of setting the correct operation mode is executed as the first winning setting process so that the probability that the first specific combination can be won becomes the first probability,
In the special state, the process of setting the correct operation mode is executed as the second winning setting process so that the probability that the first specific combination can be won becomes the second probability,
Determining means for determining whether the correct operation mode set by executing the first winning setting process or the second winning setting process matches the player operation mode;
When it is determined that the determination means match, the symbol combination corresponding to the first specific combination is controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line, and when it is determined that the determination means does not match, Stop control means for stopping and controlling a corresponding symbol combination on a predetermined winning line;
It is good also as providing.

  In such a rotating game machine, by executing the first winning setting process, the correct operation mode is set so that the probability that the first specific combination can win in the normal state becomes the first probability. By executing the second winning setting process, the correct operation mode is set so that the probability that the first specific combination can be won in the special state becomes the second probability higher than the first probability. Further, it is determined whether or not the correct operation mode set in the first winning setting process or the second winning setting process matches the player operation mode. Then, when a matching determination result is obtained, the symbol combination corresponding to the first specific combination is controlled to stop on the winning line, and when a non-matching determination result is obtained, the symbol corresponding to the second specific combination is obtained. The combination is controlled to stop on the winning line. As a result, the establishment of the special condition end condition is delayed while realizing the gameability by entrusting the player with selection of the operation mode of the rotation stop member related to the winning of the first specific combination. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest during the special state.

In addition, the above-described spinning machine is
A game medium payout means for paying out a game medium when a winning of a predetermined game combination including the first specific combination is established;
Confirmation means for confirming the payout quantity of the game medium after the special state is started,
The special state ending unit ends the special state when the payout amount of the game medium confirmed by the confirmation unit reaches a third quantity,
When the payout quantity of the game medium confirmed by the confirmation means reaches the fourth quantity obtained by subtracting the payout quantity due to the winning of the first specific role from the third quantity, the winning control means determines the second prize. Setting processing may be performed.

  In general, a player is in the middle of the special condition ending condition being satisfied, that is, when the third state of the game medium is paid out and the special state is ended, the player determines the amount of game medium discharged in the special state until then. May recognize and advance the game in a special state. In this way, if the player recognizes that the special condition end condition is satisfied and delays the establishment of the special condition end condition, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is a possibility that it will be. Therefore, in the above-described configuration, when the payout quantity of the game medium after the special state is started reaches the fourth quantity, the probability that the first specific combination can be won during the subsequent special state is the second probability. Thus, the correct operation mode setting process (second winning setting process) is performed. As a result, in a state where the player recognizes the completion of the special condition end condition, the special condition end condition is easily established by facilitating the establishment of the first specific combination winning, so that the player can comfortably enjoy the special state. The game can be progressed, and the decline of the game interest can be further suppressed.

  According to the present invention, while the game entertainment is enhanced by realizing the gameability that entrusts the player to select the operation mode of the rotation stop member related to the winning of the first specific role, the game entertainment in the special state is reduced. It is possible to suppress this.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of 1st Example. It is the perspective view which opened the front door of 1st Example, and showed the structure inside the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the three drums of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of the game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the winning line set to the gaming machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which matched and showed the game combination set to the gaming machine of 1st Example with the symbol combination which establishes the winning of a game player, and the privilege provided by winning establishment. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the game control process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the game control process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the normal condition combination lottery table of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the internal winning flag of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the structure of the game state flag etc. of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the BB general state combination lottery table of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the JAC state combination lottery table of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation stop process of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation stop control process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated one of the 1st stop tables of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated a mode that the left turn cylinder was stopped as 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the 1st stop table and 2nd stop table of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the correct answer pushing order lottery process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the correct answer pushing order lottery table of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process for bells of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect obtained by the game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which matched and showed the game combination set to the game machine of 2nd Example with the symbol combination which establishes the winning of a game player, and the privilege provided by winning establishment. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the normal condition combination lottery table of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the BB general state combination lottery table of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation stop control process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process for bells of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect obtained by the game machine of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of completion | finish of JAC of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the correct answer pushing order lottery process of a 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the RT state combination lottery table of the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the correct answer pushing order lottery process of a 3rd modification.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the following spinning-type game machine will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the rotating drum 20a located on the left side of the gaming machine 1 is referred to as a left rotating drum 20a, the rotating drum 20b located in the center is referred to as a middle rotating drum 20b, and the rotating drum 20c positioned on the right side. Is referred to as a right cylinder 20c. Further, the rotating cylinder stop button 38a for stopping the left rotating cylinder 20a is referred to as a left rotating cylinder stop button 38a, and the rotating cylinder stop button 38b for stopping the intermediate rotating cylinder 20b is referred to as an intermediate rotating cylinder stop button 38b. The rotating cylinder stop button 38c for stopping the right rotating cylinder 20c is referred to as a right rotating cylinder stop button 38c.

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

  The main control board 200 is a board that controls the progress of the entire game performed in the gaming machine 1. On the main control board 200, a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and the like are mounted so that data can be communicated with each other via a bus. From the door board 240 mounted on the front door 2, a start lever 36 and a rotating cylinder stop are provided. While receiving a signal indicating that the buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated and performing a game control process to be described later, control commands (for the sub-control board 220, the door board 240, the rotating board 260, etc.) Alternatively, the operation of these various substrates is controlled by transmitting a control signal).

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

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

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

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

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

A-2. Overview of the game:
Hereinafter, in the gaming machine 1 having the above-described configuration, the contents of the control performed in order to advance the game will be described. As a preparation, an outline of the game performed in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows the types of gaming combinations set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that establish the winning of the gaming actor, and the benefits that are given to the player when the winning of the gaming actor is established. It is explanatory drawing shown correspondingly. In FIG. 6, the type of gamer is displayed in the leftmost column, the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the gamer is displayed in the middle column, and the player when the winning of the gamer is established in the rightmost column. The privilege granted to is displayed. For example, the game combination called “bonus combination” shown in the second row from the top corresponds to the symbol combination in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all arranged in the pattern called “red seven” or “blue seven”. When these symbols are combined (when the bonus combination is won), a gaming state called a big bonus state (hereinafter also referred to as “BB state”) advantageous to the player is started as a privilege. . In the following, the bonus combination with the “Red Seven” symbol combination will be referred to as the “Red Seven Bonus Role”, and the bonus combination with the “Blue Seven” symbol combination will be referred to as the “Blue Seven Bonus Role”. When not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “bonus combination”.

  Here, the BB state of the present embodiment is configured by a BB general state and a JAC state. The BB general state is a gaming state in which a winning combination of a game combination called “JAC combination” can be established, and when the JAC combination winning is established in this BB general state, the JAC state is started. The JAC state is a gaming state in which a winning combination called “increasing combination” can be established, and is a gaming state in which the player can acquire more game medals than the normal state or the BB general state. As shown in FIG. 6, “JAC role” corresponds to a combination of a design in which the left rotating cylinder 20a is “bell”, a middle rotating cylinder 20b is “replay”, and a right rotating cylinder 20c is “bell”. When these symbols are combined (when the JAC role is won), the JAC state is started as a privilege as described above. In addition, the “increased role” is associated with a combination of a symbol of “replay” for the left rotator 20a, a symbol of “bell” for the middle rotator 20b, and a symbol of “replay” for the right rotator 20c, When these symbols are combined (when the winning combination is won), 12 game medals are paid out to the player as a privilege.

  In addition, in the game role “bell role”, a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all aligned with the symbol “bell” is set. 10 is awarded to the player as a privilege. In addition, the game combination “watermelon role” has a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c all have the same pattern as “watermelon”. When a prize is established), five game medals are paid out to the player as a privilege. In addition, for a game role called a cherry role, a symbol combination in which the design of the left and right drum 20a and 20c may be any symbol as long as the symbol of the left and right drum 20a is “Cherry”. Is set, and two game medals are set to be paid out as a privilege when these symbols are combined (when the cherry role is won). In addition, a game combination called a re-game player is set with a symbol combination in which all of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in a “replay” design. When a prize is established), as a privilege, a right to play a game again is given without inserting a new game medal. In other words, it is possible to play a game once again, assuming that the same number of game medals as the game medals that have been thrown into the re-gamer are inserted.

  Of course, when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, a winning combination of any game player is not always established. In this case, after inserting a prescribed number of game medals again, the next game is performed by operating the start lever 36 and rotating the rotating drum. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses by repeatedly performing these operations. The progress of such a game is controlled by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In addition, after receiving the operation of the start lever 36 and rotating the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, the game for stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c by receiving the operation of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. Is also expressed as “symbol fluctuation game”.

A-3. Game machine control contents:
A-3-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first half of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the second half of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. This game control process is a process that is executed after the gaming machine 1 is turned on and further initialization processing such as a checksum of the ROM mounted on the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220 is performed. Yes, based on a timer interrupt (for example, every 4 msec) every predetermined time.

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

  Subsequent to the game state setting process (S100), an input operation validation process is performed (S102). As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the operation of the start lever 36 is detected after a predetermined number of game medals are inserted, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate. In the insertion operation validation process, processing for validating such an operation for inserting a game medal (to enable detection of a game medal insertion operation) is performed.

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

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

  When the insertion operation acceptance process is performed (S108), it is determined whether or not the insertion completion flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted (S110). As a result, if the specified number of game medals has not been inserted (S110: no), the system waits until the specified number of game medals are inserted while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S106). On the other hand, if a specified number of game medals have been inserted (S110: yes), it is determined whether or not the start lever 36 has been operated (S112). As described above, when the player operates the start lever 36, the operation signal is supplied to the main control board 200, so that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the start lever 36 is based on the operation signal of the start lever 36. It can be determined whether or not an operation has been performed. As a result, when the start lever 36 is not operated (S112: no), the system waits until the start lever 36 is operated while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 is operated (S106). On the other hand, when the start lever 36 is operated (S112: yes), the input operation invalidation process is performed (S114). In the insertion operation invalidation process, a process for invalidating the game medal insertion operation is performed. In a state where the game medal insertion operation is disabled, the game medal inserted from the game medal slot 30 is returned to the game medal outlet 50 through the coin shooter 108 without being detected as the inserted game medal. Is done. In addition, in a state where the game medal insertion operation is invalid, no game medal is inserted even when the insertion button 34 is pressed. In other words, after the start lever 36 is operated, no game medals can be inserted regardless of which operation is performed. Thus, when the process of invalidating the game medal insertion operation is completed (S114), the internal lottery process is started (S116).

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

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a role lottery table (normal state role lottery table) used in a normal state (a game state that is neither a BB general state nor a JAC state) which is the most common gaming state. It is. FIG. 9A collectively shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination. FIG. 9 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. As shown in the drawing, in the normal state combination lottery table, random numbers from 0 to 1999 are set for “watermelon combination”. This indicates that when the acquired random number value falls within this range, the watermelon role is won internally. Similarly, a random value of 2000 to 2999 is set for the “cherry combination”, a random value of 3000 to 12999 is set for the “replaying combination”, and 13000 to 42999 is set for the “bell combination”. A random number value is set, a random number value of 43000 to 43199 is set in the “red seven bonus combination”, and a random number value of 43200 to 43399 is set in the “blue seven bonus combination”. Note that no game combination is set in the random number values 43400 to 65535, and therefore, if the acquired random number value is within this range, it is “out”.

  In the internal lottery process (S116), as described above, it is detected that the start lever 36 has been operated, the internal lottery random number is acquired, and any game combination is assigned to any game combination by referring to the combination lottery table. It is determined whether or not any game player has been won internally. Then, if any game combination is won internally, the internal winning flag of the winning game combination is set to ON. Here, the internal winning flag is a flag used for storing the result of the internal lottery, and is set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the internal winning flag in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an internal winning flag for a gaming combination other than a bonus combination and an internal winning flag (bonus combination internal winning flag) for a bonus combination are stored separately. A storage area is secured for each. FIG. 10A is an explanatory view exemplifying a data structure of an area for 1 byte in which the internal winning flag of the game combination other than the bonus combination is set. As shown in the figure, 6 bits of 1-byte data are used as internal winning flags for game combinations other than bonus combinations. Of these 6 bits, the first bit is a bit for storing the internal winning combination for the JAC role, and the next bit is a bit for storing the internal winning for the increasing role. is there. Similarly, the following four bits are used to store the internal winning of the bell role, watermelon role, cherry role, and replay role, respectively.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory view exemplifying the data structure of an area for 1 byte in which the bonus combination internal winning flag is set. As shown in the drawing, 2 bits of 1-byte data are used as a bonus combination internal winning flag. Of these two bits, it is a bit for memorizing that the upper bit was internally elected for the red seven bonus role, and that the lower bit was memorized internally for the blue seven bonus role. It is a bit to keep. In the internal lottery process (S116) shown in FIG. 7, an internal lottery random number is acquired, and referring to the combination lottery table, it is determined whether any game combination is won internally, If the game combination is won internally, a process of setting “1” to the corresponding bit of the internal win flag shown in FIG. 10 (setting the internal win flag ON) is performed.

  When the internal lottery is performed in this way (S116), it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination for the bell role is made in this internal lottery (S117). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the internal winning flag for the bell combination is set to ON. As a result, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is made (S117: yes), the “correct answer push order lottery process” is performed. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning combination for the bell role is made, the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in a predetermined operation order (in the predetermined order). When the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped), the winning of the bell role can be established (allowed), and the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order. In the case (when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order), a winning combination for the bell role is disabled (not allowed). In the “correct answer push order lottery process”, the operation order (hereinafter also referred to as “correct answer push order”) of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c that enables (allows) the winning of the bell role is determined by lottery (correct answer push order). Determined by lottery).

  In this way, if the correct answer push order lottery process is performed when the internal winning combination for the bell is performed (S118), an internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted (S120). If the internal winning combination for the bell combination is not made (S117: no), the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted without executing the correct answer push order lottery process (S120). The internal lottery result transmission command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. The internal lottery result transmission command includes information indicating “the result of the internal lottery performed in the previous internal lottery process (S116)” (internal lottery result), and based on the information, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is included. Can execute various effects. When the received internal lottery result transmission command includes “information indicating that the player has won the bell,” the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 includes the effect display device 10, the speaker 14, and various lamps. Using the class 12 or the like, the player is informed that he has won the bell role internally. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the winning of the bell role can be established according to the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. By informing the player, the operation order of the spinning stop button that enables the winning of the bell role can be estimated and operated. As a result, it is possible to realize a gameability in which selection of the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop button related to the establishment of the winning of the bell role is left to the player, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  When the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S120), the rotation rotation starting process is subsequently started (S128 in FIG. 8). In the rotation rotation starting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, a process of rotating the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed. In the rotating cylinder rotation starting process of the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start lever 36 was operated and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started last time. In order to start the rotation of the rotating cylinder, the driving signals are output to the rotating motors 24a, 24b, and 24c provided in the respective rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Rotate 20c.

  When the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are thus rotated, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder (rotating cylinder rotation stop process) (S130). Although details will be described later, in the rotation rotation stop processing, the result of the internal lottery performed previously (S116), the timing at which the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated by the player, the rotation stop button 38a , 38b, and 38c (when the internal winning is performed for the bell role), the stop position of each of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is determined, and a process of stopping at the determined position is performed.

  When the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not any game combination is won based on the stop positions (S132). Here, “a winning of a game combination is established” means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the game combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line by stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Say. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when any of the gaming combinations is won internally in the internal lottery process (S116), the timing of pressing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, and the rotation stop Depending on the operation order of the buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c (when the internal winning combination of the bell combination is selected), the symbol combinations corresponding to the game combination are not necessarily aligned on the winning line. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the winning combination of the game combination won in the internal lottery is established after stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the bonus combination is won in the internal lottery process (S116) described above, the corresponding symbol combination on the winning line is not stopped and the bonus combination is not established. Only when the bonus winning combination is won, the symbol change game is performed with the internal winning flag corresponding to the bonus combination set to ON after the next symbol change game. On the other hand, if a game combination other than the bonus combination is won internally, if the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination won in the symbol variable game cannot be stopped and displayed on the winning line, It will be reset without being carried over after the next symbol variation game.

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view exemplifying a data structure of an area for 1 byte in which a game state flag or the like is set. In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, 2 bits of 1-byte data at a predetermined address on the RAM 203 are used as the gaming state flag. The leading bits of these two bits are set to the BB state flag indicating that the BB state is being set, and the next bit is set to the JAC state flag indicating that the JAC state is being set. In S140, “1” is set to the bit corresponding to the BB state.

  When the processing of S140 is completed, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a BB state start command indicating that the BB state is started to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the BB state start command, the CPU 221 starts an effect corresponding to the BB state.

  When the process of S142 is completed, a game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S154). The game end command is a command that is transmitted each time one symbol variation game is finished (every time the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotated and then stopped). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 recognizes that one symbol variation game has ended by receiving the game end command. In addition, the game end command includes information (winning result information) indicating “whether or not any game player has won a prize in this game, and if a win has been established, the type of game player” (winning result). And information (stop display result information) indicating “a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on a predetermined line” (stop display result). Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives not only the game end command but also the “winning result” and “stop display result” in the game by receiving the game end command. When the game end command is transmitted in this manner (S154), the process returns to the beginning of the game control process, and the above-described processes after the game state setting process (S100 in FIG. 7) shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are performed.

  If the winning game combination is not a bonus combination (S136: no), it is next determined whether or not the game combination is a JAC combination (S144). If the winning of the JAC combination is established (S144: yes), the JAC state flag is set to ON to start the JAC state (S146), and the JAC state start indicating that the JAC state is started The command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S147). When receiving the JAC state start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts an effect corresponding to the JAC state. When the process of S147 is completed, a game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S154).

  Here, the BB state of the present embodiment includes a BB general state and a JAC state. During the BB state, the BB state flag is set to ON regardless of whether the state is the BB general state or the JAC state. Among the BB states, the JAC state flag is set ON in addition to the BB state flag during the JAC state. That is, of the BB state flag and the JAC state flag, only the BB state flag is set to ON during the BB general state, and both flags are set to ON during the JAC state. Of course, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether it is in the BB general state or the JAC state based on the setting status of the BB state flag and the JAC state flag.

  If the winning game combination is not a JAC combination (S144: no), it is next determined whether or not the game combination is a re-game combination (S148). If the winning of the re-gamer is established (S148: yes), the re-game flag is set to ON (S149). Here, the re-game flag is a flag for storing that the re-game player has won a prize. If this re-game flag is set to ON, a game medal is automatically re-inserted even if it is not inserted by the player in the next insertion operation acceptance process (S108 in FIG. 7) (the insertion completion flag is set). Set to ON). That is, in the next symbol variation game, it is possible to perform a symbol variation game (re-game) that does not require the player to insert a game medal. When the re-game is finished, the re-game flag is returned to OFF.

  Such a re-game flag is also set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200, similarly to the game state flag described above. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the lower bit of the bit in which the flag indicating the gaming state is set is used as the re-gaming flag. When the re-game flag is set to ON (S149), a game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S154), and then the process returns to the top of the game control process to set the game state shown in FIGS. The above-described processing after the processing (S100 in FIG. 7) is performed.

  On the other hand, if the winning game player is not a re-game player (S148: no), that is, if any game player has won a prize (S132: yes in FIG. 7), that game player is a bonus. If it is neither a combination, a JAC combination, or a re-game player, a process of paying out the number of game medals corresponding to the winning game player is performed (S150). Specifically, if the winning game player is an increasing role, 12 game medals are paid out, if the game is a bell, 10 game medals are paid out, and if it is a watermelon role, 5 game medals are paid out. If it is a cherry role, a process of paying out three game medals is performed. This process is performed by obtaining the number of game medals to be paid out inside the main control board 200 and then outputting a control signal from the main control board 200 to the medal payout device 118.

  When the game medals are paid out in this way, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a payout number counting process (S152). As described above, since the BB state of this embodiment is set to end when the upper limit number (for example, 400) of game medals is paid out, the game medals paid out after the start of the BB state is set. It is necessary to count the number of sheets (the number of payouts). Therefore, in the payout number counting process, first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is determined that the BB state is in effect, the number of game medals paid out in the processing of S150. Is added to the number of payouts (the number of payouts). On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB state is not in effect, the payout number counting process is terminated without performing the payout number addition process. When the payout number counting process is performed in this way, a game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S154), and then the process returns to the head of the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 S100) and subsequent steps are performed.

  In the above, the process when the rotation of the spinning cylinder is stopped (S130) and the winning of any game combination is established (S132: yes) has been described. On the other hand, if no winning combination is established (S132: no), a game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S154), and the process returns to the beginning of the game control process. The above-described processing after the gaming state setting processing (S100 in FIG. 7) shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is performed.

A-3-2. Game state setting process:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a gaming state setting process performed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. When the game state setting process is started, first, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 refers to the game state flag shown in FIG. 11 and determines whether or not the BB state flag is set to ON (S160). . As described above, the BB state flag is a gaming state flag indicating that the gaming state is in the BB state (in the BB general state or in the JAC state). When it is determined that the BB state flag is not set to ON, that is, when the gaming state is in the normal state (S160: no), FIG. 9 is used to execute the symbol variation game in the normal state. The above-described normal state combination lottery table is selected (S162). When the normal state combination lottery table is selected in this way (S162), the game state setting process shown in FIG. 12 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is resumed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S160 that the BB state flag is set to ON, that is, if the gaming state is the BB state (S160: yes), the termination condition for the BB state is satisfied. It is determined whether or not there is (S164). In this embodiment, the number of game medals paid out after the start of the BB state is set as the BB state end condition. When the number of game medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 400), the BB general It is set to end the BB state regardless of whether it is in the state or the JAC state. In the game control process described above with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the number of game medals paid out is counted (S152 in FIG. 8), and when the number of game medals paid out after the start of the BB state reaches a predetermined number, This can be detected immediately.

  As a result, if the termination condition for the BB state is not satisfied (S164: no), whether the JAC state flag is set to ON, that is, whether the JAC state is in the BB state or the BB general state It is determined whether it is in the middle (S166). As a result, if it is in the BB general state (S166: no), the BB general state combination lottery table is selected to execute the symbol variation game in the BB general state (S168).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the BB general state combination lottery table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13 (a) shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 13 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. ing. As is clear from comparison with the normal state combination lottery table described above with reference to FIG. 9, the BB general state combination lottery table shown in FIG. The range of random values (probability of winning internally) in the present embodiment is the same as the lottery table for the normal state combination. Is set. In the BB general state combination lottery table, no bonus combination is set, and a JAC combination is set. Therefore, during the BB general state, the internal winning is made to the small role with the same probability as in the normal state, the internal winning is not made to the bonus portion that is internally won in the normal state, and the JAC role that is not internally won in the normal state is internally won. It becomes.

  When the BB general state combination lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is selected in the process of S168 of FIG. 12, the game state setting process shown in FIG. 12 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIGS. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S166 that the JAC state is being established (S166: yes), it is determined whether or not the termination condition for the JAC state is satisfied. The JAC state according to the present embodiment is finished when there are eight game winnings since the start of the JAC state, or when 12 symbol variation games are executed. Accordingly, the determination process of S170 determines whether or not eight game winnings have been established since the JAC state is set to ON, or whether or not twelve symbol variation games have been executed. As a result, if the JAC state end condition is satisfied (S170: yes), the JAC state flag is set to OFF to end the JAC state (S172), and the JAC state end command indicating that the JAC state has ended. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S174). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the JAC state end command, the CPU 221 ends the effect corresponding to the JAC state and starts the effect corresponding to the BB general state. When the JAC state end command is transmitted (S174), after selecting the BB general state combination lottery table to execute the symbol variation game in the BB general state (S168), the game state setting process shown in FIG. 12 is ended. Then, the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. As described above, in the JAC state, when the winning of 8 game characters is established or when 12 symbol variation games are executed, the state shifts to the BB general state. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, when a JAC winning combination is established in the BB general state, the gaming state shifts to the JAC state. That is, in the BB state of the present embodiment, the BB general state and the JAC state are alternately started.

  If it is determined in the determination process of S170 that the JAC state termination condition is not satisfied (S170: no), after the JAC state combination lottery table is selected to execute the symbol variation game in the JAC state ( S182), the game state setting process shown in FIG. 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the JAC state combination lottery table of the present embodiment. FIG. 14 (a) shows the range of random numbers assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 14 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. ing. As is clear from comparison with the normal state combination lottery table described above with reference to FIG. 9, the JAC state combination lottery table shown in FIG. 14 includes “bonus combination”, “watermelon combination”, “cherry combination”, “Bell role” and “re-game role” are not set, and “increasing role” is set. Random values that are more than half of the total are set for “Increase role”. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, when the “increasing combination” win is established, 12 game medals are paid out, so that during the JAC state, the “increasing combination” winning is established with a high probability, and the winning is established. Each time, 12 game medals are paid out.

  When the number of game medals paid out during the BB state reaches a predetermined number in the process of repeating the BB general state using the BB general state lottery table and the JAC state using the JAC state combination lottery table In S164 of FIG. 12, it is determined that the BB state end condition is satisfied (S164: yes), and the BB state flag is set to OFF to end the BB state (S178). At this time, if the state is the JAC state, that is, if the JAC state flag is set to ON, the JAC state flag is also set to OFF (S178). Subsequently, a BB state end command indicating that the BB is ended is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S180). When receiving the BB state end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the effect corresponding to the BB state. When the BB state end command is transmitted, after the normal state combination lottery table is selected to execute the symbol variation game in the normal state (S182), the game state setting process shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process shown in FIG.

A-3-3. Revolving rotation stop processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rotation rotation stop processing of the present embodiment. As described above, the spinning cylinder rotation stop process is executed by the main control board 200 in the game control process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 (S130 in FIG. 8).

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

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

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any one of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c that has been activated has been operated (S206). As described above, when the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, the operation signal is supplied to the main control board 200. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, based on the operation signal, It can be determined whether or not the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. If none of the spinning cylinder stop buttons is operated (S206: no), the process waits until it is operated.

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

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

  When the spinning cylinder stop control process is performed to stop the spinning cylinder for which the spinning cylinder stop button has been operated, it is determined whether or not all of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S214). If there is a rotating spinning cylinder without operating the spinning cylinder stop button yet (S214: no), the process returns to S206 and waits until an effective rotating cylinder stop button is operated. Then, the series of processes described above are executed. If it is determined that all the spinning cylinders have been stopped while repeating these processes (S214: yes), the spinning cylinder rotation stopping process of FIG. 15 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. To do.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rotation stop control process executed in the rotation rotation stop process. When the rotation stop control process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the rotation cylinder to be stopped is the first rotation cylinder (S300). Here, the first spinning cylinder refers to the spinning cylinder that stops first among the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. That is, regardless of the order in which the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c corresponding to the respective spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are stopped. Therefore, the order in which the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped can take various orders. Therefore, the spinning cylinder that stops first among the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is referred to as "first cylinder", and the second cylinder that stops second is "second cylinder" and stops third. The rotating cylinder is referred to as a “third rotating cylinder” for distinction. Of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, the spinning cylinder stop button that stops (firstly operates) the first spinning cylinder is referred to as a “first spinning cylinder stop button”. Stop the 2nd cylinder (second operation) The 2nd cylinder stop button is the 2nd cylinder stop button, and the 3rd cylinder is the 3rd cylinder stop button (3rd operation) Is referred to as a “third torso stop button”. When it is determined that the first cylinder is to be stopped (S300: yes), a rotation cylinder stop button (first cylinder cylinder stop button) corresponding to the first cylinder is mounted on the main control board 200. The data is stored in the “first cylinder stop button storage area” of the RAM 203 (S301). That is, it stores which one of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is operated first when stopping the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the current symbol variation game. Subsequently, while referring to the first stop table extracted immediately after the start of the rotation rotation stop process (S200 in FIG. 15), the rotation position of the first rotation cylinder at the time of the previously detected rotation stop button operation. Based on (S210 in FIG. 15), the stop position of the first cylinder is determined (S302). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed at the reference position is determined as the stop position of the rotating drum.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one of the first stop tables set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the stop table, the relationship between the rotation position of the rotating cylinder when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated and the time from when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated until the rotating cylinder is stopped (stop time) is set. Has been. As described above, in the present embodiment, the rotational positions of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are detected by the symbols displayed at the reference position. Therefore, in FIG. The numbers of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces 20b and 20c (corresponding to the numbers assigned to the symbol array in FIG. 3) are set. Further, as described above, when the operation of the rotating cylinder stop button is validated, the corresponding rotating cylinder is rotating at a constant speed (S202: yes in FIG. 15). During that time, it is also determined how many frames will be rotated in the pattern drawn on the rotator. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 17, instead of the stop time, the “sliding frame number” indicating how many frames are rotated (slid) to stop the rotating cylinder after the rotating cylinder stop button is operated. "Is set. Therefore, by referring to such a stop table, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol displayed at the reference position when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated can be read to determine the stop symbol.

  As an example, a case where the left cylinder 20a is stopped as the first cylinder will be described. When the player operates the left rotation stop button (left stop button) 38a, as shown in FIG. 18, the 10th “Red Seven” symbol is displayed at the middle position (reference position) of the display window 20. Suppose that it is displayed. In this case, referring to the first stop table in FIG. 17, the number of sliding symbols is set to “2” for the symbol “Red Seven” of No. 10. For this reason, the symbol “Bell” of No. 12 is slid for two frames and determined as the stop symbol to be displayed at the reference position. In FIG. 18, the rotating direction of the rotating drum is indicated by a white arrow, and the symbol surrounded by a broken-line circle represents a stop symbol.

  Here, the stop time set in the stop table is 190 msec at the maximum, and during this 190 msec, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotated by four frames as a pattern. In other words, when the rotating cylinder stop button is operated, it stops from the symbols (5 symbols including the symbol at the reference position) within 4 frames at the maximum from the symbol displayed at the reference position at that time. The design will be determined. Correspondingly, in the stop table (FIG. 17), a numerical value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames according to the design of the reference position.

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

  When the stop position of the first cylinder is determined as described above, the first cylinder is stopped at the determined position (S304). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination for the bell role is made in the current symbol variation game (S305). As a result, if the internal winning combination for the bell combination is not made (S305: no), the second stop table is extracted according to the symbol stopped and displayed on the first drum (S306). Thereafter, the spinning cylinder stop control process shown in FIG. 16 is temporarily terminated, and the process returns to the spinning cylinder rotation stop process shown in FIG. Here, the relationship between the first stop table and the second stop table will be supplementarily described.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the first stop table and the second stop table. As described above, the first stop table is a table that is referred to when the first cylinder is stopped, that is, when all of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotating. It is set as a target. On the other hand, the second stop table is a table that is referred to when stopping the second cylinder and the third cylinder, and the first cylinder already stopped has three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. Depending on which one of the two cylinders, the remaining two cylinders other than the first cylinder are set as targets. In addition, as described above, in order to establish a winning combination for a game player who has won an internal winning, the corresponding symbol combinations must be aligned on the winning line. It is necessary not to align with any of the lines. For this reason, which symbol is stopped and displayed on the second or third cylinder may be influenced by the symbols displayed on the already stopped first cylinder. Accordingly, a plurality of second stop tables are prepared according to the symbols stopped and displayed on the first cylinder, and in S306 of FIG. 16, an appropriate one is displayed depending on which symbol is stopped and displayed on the first cylinder. The second stop table is extracted. As described above, the stop position of each of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c depends on the game player who is won internally, so that both the first stop table and the second stop table are internally won. Each is set according to the role.

  In the determination process of S305 of FIG. 16, if it is determined that the symbol combination game is won internally (S305: yes), the second stop table is not extracted and FIG. The illustrated spinning cylinder stop control process is terminated, and the process returns to the spinning cylinder rotation stop process illustrated in FIG. The reason for this will be described later.

  In the above, the process performed when the turning cylinder to be stopped is the first rotating cylinder (S300: yes in FIG. 16) has been described. However, when the rotating cylinder to be stopped is not the first rotating cylinder, that is, already If any of the spinning cylinders is stopped (S300: no), it is determined whether or not the rotating cylinder to be stopped is the second spinning cylinder (S307). If it is determined that the cylinder is the second cylinder (S307: yes), the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 with a rotation cylinder stop button (second cylinder stop button) corresponding to the second cylinder. In the “second cylinder stop button storage area” (S308). That is, it stores which of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is operated second in order to stop the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the current symbol variation game. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an internal win is made for the bell role in the current symbol variation game (S309). As a result, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is not made (S309: no), the rotation position of the second cylinder at the time of operation of the rotating cylinder stop button detected earlier with reference to the second stop table extracted in S306 After determining the stop position of the second cylinder (S310) based on (S210 in FIG. 15), the second cylinder is stopped at the determined position (S312). ). When the second cylinder is stopped (S312), the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the cylinder rotation stop process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination for the bell role is determined in this symbol variation game (S309: yes), a bell stop process is performed (S320). As will be described in detail later, in the bell stop process, a process for extracting the second stop table for the case where the bell combination is won internally and a process for stopping the second cylinder based on the extracted second stop table are performed. . That is, when the bell combination is won internally, the second stop table is not extracted when stopping the first drum (S305: yes), so the second stop table is stopped at the timing when the first drum is stopped. And the second cylinder is stopped based on the second stop table. When the bell stop process is performed, the turning stop control process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the turning rotation stop process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the rotating cylinder to be stopped is not the second rotating cylinder (S307: no), that is, if the first and second rotating cylinders are already stopped and the third rotating cylinder is stopped, the second stopping is performed. While referring to the table, the stop position of the third cylinder is determined based on the rotation position (S210 of FIG. 15) of the third cylinder when the cylinder stop button is detected previously (S314). Since stop information (stop time) of both the second and third cylinders as shown in FIG. 19 is set in the second stop table, the stop position of the third cylinder is determined. Also refer to the second stop table. When the third cylinder is stopped at the position thus determined (S316), the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the cylinder rotation stop process shown in FIG. Even in the case of the internal winning for the bell role, at the timing when the third cylinder is stopped, the second stop is already performed by the bell stop process (at the timing when the second cylinder is stopped). The table has been extracted. Therefore, referring to the second stop table, the stop position of the third cylinder is determined based on the rotation position of the third cylinder (S314), and the third cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position ( S316).

  As described above, in the spinning cylinder rotation stop process, an appropriate stop table is extracted according to the result of the internal lottery, and any of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated. Each stop 20a, 20b, 20c is stopped at an appropriate position by determining the stop position with reference to the stop table based on the rotation position at the time of operating the button of the rotor.

  When all the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, after returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, if any winning of a game combination is established (S132: yes) A process for operating various flags according to the established game combination (S136 to S149 in FIG. 8), a process for paying out and counting game medals (S150 to S152), and a process for transmitting a game end command (S154) After performing the above, the process returns to the beginning of the game control process again, and the series of processes described above following the game state setting process (S100 in FIG. 7) is repeated. If no winning combination is established (S132: no), a process for transmitting a game end command (S154) is performed, and then the process returns to the beginning of the game control process to set the game state. The series of processes described above following the process are repeated.

A-4. Processing to stop the rotator when Bell is elected internally:
Next, a process for stopping the rotating drum when the bell combination is won internally will be described. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the winning combination of the bell is made and the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in a predetermined operation order (the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is stopped), the winning of the bell role is made possible (allowed), and the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order (other than the predetermined operation order). (When the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped in the order of operation), the winning combination of the bell role is disabled (not allowed). This configuration is realized mainly by executing the “correct answer push order lottery process” in the game control process shown in FIG. 7 and the “bell stop process” in the spinning cylinder stop control process shown in FIG. The

A-4-1. Correct answer order lottery processing:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the correct answer pressing order lottery process according to this embodiment. The correct answer push order lottery process is a process performed when an internal winning combination for the bell role is performed in the game control process shown in FIG. In this process, a correct answer push order lottery in which “correct answer push order” is determined by lottery is executed.

  When the correct push order lottery process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 acquires a correct push order lottery random number (correct push order lottery random number) (S400). Specifically, the random number is sequentially updated in the range of 0 to 99, and the value of the random number at the timing of executing the process of S400 is acquired as the correct push order lottery random number.

  When the random number for correct push order lottery is acquired (S400), it is determined whether or not the BB state flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the BB state is in effect (S402). Here, the correct answer push order lottery process is a process in the case where an internal winning is performed for the bell role, and the internal winning of the bell role is in the BB general state even in the BB state. In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the BB general state is in effect (in the normal state). As a result, when it is not in the BB general state, that is, in the normal state (S402: no), the correct push order lottery table A is used as the data table for correct push order lottery (correct push order lottery table). Select (S404). On the other hand, when the BB general state is in effect (S402: yes), the correct push order lottery table B is selected (S406).

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the correct push order lottery table A, and FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the correct push order lottery table B. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the correct push order lottery table A corresponds to the correct push order lottery random numbers 0 to 99, and the correct push order is “First operation after the symbol variation game is started”. There are six combinations of “rotating cylinder stop button (first rotating cylinder stop button) to be operated and second rotating cylinder stop button (second rotating cylinder stop button) to be operated”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the correct answer push order lottery table B is associated with the correct answer push order lottery random numbers 0 to 99, and the "symbol changing game is started as the correct answer push order". There are three types of “rotating cylinder stop buttons (first rotating cylinder stop buttons)” that are operated first after that.

  When one of the above-mentioned correct answer push order lottery tables is selected (S404, S406), the correct answer push order lottery random number acquired in the process of S400 is referred to with reference to the selected correct answer push order lottery table. By determining, the correct answer push order lottery is executed (S408). Of course, in this correct push order lottery, during the normal state where the correct push order lottery table A is used, the first cylinder stop button and the second cylinder stop button are determined as the correct push order, and the correct push order lottery is used. During the BB general state in which the table B is used, the first cylinder stop button is determined as the correct answer pressing order. When the correct answer pressing order is determined by the correct answer pressing order lottery (S408), the determined correct answer pressing order is stored in the “correct answer pressing order storage area” of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 (S410). When the correct answer pressing order is stored in this way (S410), the correct answer pressing order lottery process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the correct answer push order lottery is executed during the normal state, the correct answer push order lottery table A is selected, and the combination of the first and second cylinder stop buttons is 6. Since one correct answer pressing order is determined from the street, the correct answer pressing order and the player's operation order of the rotation stop button by the player (low probability) (hereinafter also referred to as “player pressing order”) Will match. On the other hand, when the correct answer push order lottery is executed during the BB general state, the correct answer push order lottery table B is selected and one correct push order is selected from the three types of the first body stop button. Therefore, the correct answer pressing order matches the player pressing order with a one-third probability (high probability). That is, the probability that the bell role can be won during the normal state is set to 1/6, and the probability that the bell role can be won during the special state is set to 1/3.

A-4-2. Bell stop processing:
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the bell stop process according to this embodiment. In the spinning cylinder stop control process shown in FIG. 16, this process is performed when the first cylinder is stopped when an internal winning combination is given for the bell role. In this processing, the correct answer push order determined in the correct answer push order lottery is compared with the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop button by the player (player push order), and the correct answer push order and the player push order are determined. If they match, the winning combination of the bell is established, and if the correct pressing order and the player pressing order do not match, the process of not establishing the winning combination of the bell is executed.

  When the bell stop process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the BB state flag is set to ON (S500). The stop process for the bell is a process in the case where the winning combination for the bell is performed internally, and the winning combination for the bell is performed in the BB general state even in the BB state. It is determined whether or not it is in a general state (whether it is in a normal state). As a result, if it is in the normal state (S500: no), the first torso stop button and the second torso stop button (that is, the operation sequence of the torso stop button by the player (player) Read the pressing order)). The process for reading out the player's pressing order includes the first cylinder stop button stored in the first cylinder stop button storage area in the process of S301 in FIG. 16, and the second cylinder stop button in the process of S308 in FIG. This is done by reading the second cylinder stop button stored in the storage area. Then, it is determined whether or not the first torso stop button and the second torso stop button (player push order) in the current symbol variation game match the correct push order determined in the correct push order lottery ( S502). That is, during the normal state, the correct answer pressing order lottery determines that the first and second cylinder stop buttons are determined as correct answer pressing orders and stored in the correct answer pressing order storage area. It is determined whether or not the order matches the player pressing order.

  As a result, if the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order (S502: yes), a second stop table for establishing a winning combination for the bell (hereinafter also referred to as "second stopping table for winning the bell winning") is displayed. Extraction is performed, and the stop position of the second drum is determined based on the position of the second drum while referring to the extracted second stop table for winning the bell combination (S504). Then, when the second cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position (S506), the bell stop process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated and the process returns to the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the player pressing order does not match the correct answer pressing order (S502: no), the second stop table (hereinafter also referred to as “second stop table for losing”) in which no winning combination is established. ) And the stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder while referring to the extracted second stop table for removal (S510). Then, when the second cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position (S506), the bell stop process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated and the process returns to the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S500 that the BB general state is in effect (S500: yes), the first rotation stop button (that is, the player's operation of the rotation stop button by the player) Order (player push order)). The process of reading the player pressing order is performed by reading the first cylinder stop button stored in the first cylinder stop button storage area in the process of S301 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the first torso stop button (player push order) in the current symbol variation game matches the correct push order determined in the correct push order lottery (S512). That is, during the BB general state, the correct answer pressing order lottery is determined by the correct answer pressing order lottery, and the correct answer pressing order is stored in the correct answer pressing order storage area. Whether or not matches is determined.

  As a result, if the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order (S512: yes), the second stop table for bell winning prize is extracted, and the extracted second stopping table for bell winning prize is referred to. However, the stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder (S514). Then, when the second cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position (S506), the bell stop process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated and the process returns to the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the player pushing order does not match the correct answer pushing order (S512: no), the second stop table for detachment is extracted and the extracted second stop table is referred to, Based on the position of the second cylinder, the stop position of the second cylinder is determined (S516). Then, when the second cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position (S506), the bell stop process shown in FIG. 22 is terminated and the process returns to the cylinder stop control process shown in FIG.

  When the bell stop process is performed as described above, the “second stop table for winning the bell role” or the “second stop table for disconnection” is extracted and the second cylinder is stopped. Also when stopping the third drum, the “second stop table for winning the bell role” or the “second stop table for disconnection” is used in the process of S314 of FIG. Therefore, if the “second stop table for winning the bell role” is extracted by matching the player pushing order with the correct answer pushing order, the bell role is established and the player pushing order does not match the correct answer pushing order. Accordingly, when the “second stop table for losing” is extracted, no game combination is won.

A-5. Effects obtained by the gaming machine of the first embodiment:
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the normal state and the BB general state have the same probability of winning a small combination internally (probability of determining a small combination as a winning combination in the combination lottery). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the euphoria in the BB state from becoming excessively high compared to the normal state. In addition, since the number of game medals to be paid out (the number of game media and the number of game medals that a player can acquire) is different between the BB general state and the JAC state, the progress of the game in the BB state It is possible to add an intonation to the game, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the bell combination is won internally during the normal state and the BB general state, if the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order, the bell combination is established. Therefore, it is possible to realize gameability in which selection of the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c related to establishment of the winning of the bell role is left to the player, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the probability that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can win the bell role in the normal state is the first probability (1/6). Therefore, the probability that the winning of the bell role will be established is lower than that in the BB general state, and the probability that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can win the bell role in the BB general state is second. Since the above-described processing with the probability (1/3) is performed, the possibility of winning the winning combination of the bell is increased compared to the normal state. As a result, despite the fact that the bell combination is won internally during the BB (general) state, the winning combination of the BB state is satisfied (the number of payouts in the BB state reaches a predetermined number) because the winning of the bell combination is not established. )) Can be prevented from being delayed. Further, when the winning combination of the bell is not established, a loss is derived, and the number of game medals inserted by the player during the BB state can be suppressed (reduction of the number of acquired medals during the BB state can be suppressed). As a result, it is possible to suppress the prolongation of the game period in the BB state, and the possibility that the losing is derived in the BB state is lower than in the normal state (the number of acquired medals in the BB state). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest in the BB state.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment determines that “the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 compares the number of rotation stop buttons to be compared when determining whether or not the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order”. It is different between the normal state and the BB general state. In other words, the number of rotation stop buttons (the number to be selected) when selecting the operation order of the rotation stop buttons related to the establishment of the winning of the bell role is different between the normal state and the BB general state. That is, if the first torso stop button and the second torso stop button in the player's pushing order match the correct pushing order in the normal state, the winning of the bell role is established, and the player pushing order in the BB general state. If the first torso stop button matches the correct answer pressing order, the winning of the bell role is established. As a result, when the winning combination of the bell is made, during the normal state, the operation location of the first and second rotator stop buttons (whichever one of the rotator stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated first, 2) or during the special state, the operation position of the first rotation stop button (which one of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated first) is predicted. Therefore, the expected points of the operation order of the rotation stop button related to the winning of the bell role (the number of rotation stop buttons that make the player aware of the operation order) during the normal state and during the BB general state Can be different. As a result, it is possible to make the gameability related to the operation of the rotation stop button related to the establishment of the winning of the bell role different in the normal state and in the BB general state, so that the gaming interest in the normal state and the special state is enhanced. Is possible.

B. Second embodiment:
B-1. Game machine control contents:
In the first embodiment described above, when the bell combination is won in the normal state or the BB general state, if the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order, the bell winning combination is established and the player pressing order is correct pressing. If they do not match in order, the winning combination of the bell will not be established (dismissed). The second embodiment is configured such that the bell role A and the bell role B are duplicated in the normal state or the BB general state so that the internal winning (hereinafter also referred to as “overlapping winning”) is performed, and In the case where B wins in duplicate, if the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order, the bell combination A is established, and if the player pressing order does not match the correct answer pressing order, the bell combination B is established.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the game combination set in the gaming machine of the second embodiment in association with a symbol combination that establishes a winning combination of the game combination and a privilege that is given when the winning combination is established. As is clear from comparison of FIG. 24 with FIG. 6, the bell combination set in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is not set as the gaming combination set in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. Instead, “bell role A” and “bell role B” are set. The bell combination A is set with a symbol combination in which all of the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20c are aligned with the symbol of "bell". Then, as a privilege, 10 game medals are paid out to the player. The “bell role B” is associated with a combination of symbols of “bell” in the left spinning cylinder 20a and the middle spinning cylinder 20b and “replay” in the right spinning cylinder 20c. When they are aligned (when the BELL role B is established), four game medals are paid out to the player as a privilege.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the normal state combination lottery table of the second embodiment. As is clear from comparison of FIG. 25 with FIG. 9, in the normal state of the second embodiment, instead of the bell combination of the first embodiment, a combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is won (duplicate winning). Is set to Moreover, FIG. 26 is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the BB general state combination lottery table of 2nd Example. As is clear from comparison of FIG. 26 with FIG. 13, even in the BB general state of the second embodiment, instead of the bell role of the first embodiment, the winning combination of the bell role A and the bell role B is duplicated (double winning) It is set to be.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the turning stop control process of the second embodiment. This process corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 16 of the first embodiment. In the spinning cylinder stop control process of the second embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, when stopping the first cylinder (S600: yes), is similar to S301 to S304 (FIG. 16) of the first embodiment. The first cylinder stop button is stored (S601), the stop position of the first cylinder is determined with reference to the first stop table (S602), and the first cylinder is stopped at the determined stop position (S602). S604). In the second embodiment, thereafter, it is determined whether or not the double combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B has been won (S605). As a result, when the double combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is not won (S605: no), as in the case of S306 of the first embodiment (FIG. 16), according to the symbol stopped and displayed on the first cylinder. The second stop table is extracted (S606). On the other hand, when the double combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is won (S605: yes), the turning stop control process is temporarily ended without extracting the second stop table.

  When stopping the second cylinder, the second cylinder stop button is stored in the same manner as S308 (FIG. 16) in the first embodiment (S608). In the second embodiment, thereafter, it is determined whether or not the double combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is won (S609). As a result, when the double combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is not won (S609: no), the second stop table is referred to in the same manner as S310 to S312 (FIG. 16) of the first embodiment. A stop position of the rotating drum is determined (S610), and the second rotating drum is stopped at the determined stop position (S612). On the other hand, when the winning combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is performed (S609: yes), a bell stop process is performed (S620). As will be described in detail later, in the bell stop process of the second embodiment, the second stop table is extracted based on the process of extracting the second stop table for the case where the bell combination A and the bell combination B are won in duplicate. Processing to stop the trunk is performed.

  When stopping the third cylinder, the stop position of the third cylinder is determined with reference to the second stop table (S610), as in S314 to S316 (FIG. 16) of the first embodiment, and this determination is made. The third cylinder is stopped at the stopped position (S616).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the bell stop process of the second embodiment. This process corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 22 of the first embodiment. When the bell stop process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether it is in the BB general state or the normal state, as in S500 of the first embodiment (FIG. 22). As a result, if it is in the normal state (S700: no), the first torso stop button and the second torso stop button (game) in the current symbol variation game, as in S502 (FIG. 22) of the first embodiment. It is determined whether or not (user pressing order) matches the correct pressing order determined in the correct pressing order lottery (S702). Here, the correct answer pressing order in the second embodiment is determined by performing the same process as the correct answer pressing order lottery process (FIG. 20) in the first embodiment when Bell A and Bell B are both won. . As a result of the determination processing in S702, when the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order (S702: yes), the second stop table for establishing the winning combination of the bell role A (hereinafter referred to as “the second stopping for the winning of the bell role A winning”). Table 2) is extracted, and the stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder while referring to the extracted second stop table for winning the Bell role A (S704). When the second drum is stopped at the determined stop position (S706), the bell stop processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and the rotation stop control processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Return.

  On the other hand, if the player pressing order does not match the correct answer pressing order (S702: no), the second stop table for establishing the winning combination of the bell role B (hereinafter referred to as "the second stop table for the winning of the bell role B"). The stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder while referring to the extracted second stop table for the Bell role B winning (S710). When the second drum is stopped at the determined stop position (S706), the bell stop processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and the rotation stop control processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Return.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S700 that the BB general state is in effect (S700: yes), the first torso in this symbol variation game is the same as S512 (FIG. 22) of the first embodiment. It is determined whether or not the stop button (player push order) matches the correct push order determined in the correct push order lottery (S712). As a result, if the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order (S712: yes), the second stop table for the bell role A winning is extracted, and the extracted second stop table for the bell role A winning is obtained. While referring to, the stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder (S714). When the second drum is stopped at the determined stop position (S706), the bell stop processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and the rotation stop control processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Return.

  On the other hand, if the player pressing order does not match the correct answer pressing order (S712: no), the second stop table for the bell role B winning is extracted and the extracted second stop for the bell role B winning is extracted. While referring to the table, the stop position of the second cylinder is determined based on the position of the second cylinder (S716). When the second drum is stopped at the determined stop position (S706), the bell stop processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and the rotation stop control processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. Return.

  As described above, the bell stop process is performed to extract the “second stop table for winning the Bell role A” or the “second stop table for winning the Bell role B” and stop the second cylinder. In this case, even when the third cylinder is stopped, the “second stop table for Bell role A winning” or the “second stop table for Bell role B winning” is used in the processing of S614 in FIG. Therefore, if the “second stop table for winning the Bell role A” is extracted because the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order, the Bell role A is won and 10 game medals are paid out. If the player pushing order does not match the correct answer pushing order and the “second stop table for the Bell role B winning prize” is extracted, the Bell role B is won and four game medals are paid out.

B-2. Effects obtained by the gaming machine of the second embodiment:
As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the normal state and the BB general state have the same probability of winning a small combination internally (probability of determining a small combination as a winning combination in the combination lottery). Therefore, it is possible to suppress the euphoria in the BB state from becoming excessively high compared to the normal state. In addition, since the number of game medals to be paid out (the number of game media and the number of game medals that a player can acquire) is different between the BB general state and the JAC state, the progress of the game in the BB state It is possible to add an intonation to the game, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, in the normal state and in the BB general state, when the winning combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is won, if the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order, the bell winning combination A is won. If the player push order does not match the correct answer push order, the bell combination B is won. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a gameability in which selection of the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c that allows the winning of the bell role A, which is more advantageous to the player than the bell role B, is left to the player. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the probability that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can win the bell role A during the normal state is the first probability (1/6). In order to perform the above-described processing, the probability that the winning combination of the bell role A is made lower than that in the BB general state is reduced, and the probability that the stop control means can win the winning combination of the bell role in the BB general state is the second probability. Since the above-described process of (1/3) is performed, the possibility that the winning combination of the bell combination A will be increased as compared with the normal state. Thus, for example, if the winning combination of the bell role A is established, the winning combination of the bell role A and the bell role B when the winning condition of the BB state is satisfied and the winning combination of the bell role A and the bell role B is higher than the normal state. In order to enable this, it is possible to prevent the establishment of the end condition for the BB state (the number of payouts in the BB state reaching a predetermined number) from being delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game period during the BB state from being protracted, and it is possible to comfortably make the game progress during the BB state, thereby suppressing a decrease in the gaming interest in the BB state. Is possible.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the player pressing order does not match the correct answer pressing order (in the case of incorrect pressing order), the winning of the bell combination B is established. Accordingly, with the establishment of the winning of the bell role B, it is possible to make the player recognize that the winning of the bell role A has been established if the player's pushing order matches the correct pushing order. Is possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment determines that the “CPU 201 of the main control board 200 compares the number of rotation stop buttons to be compared when determining whether or not the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order”. It is different between the normal state and the BB general state. In other words, the number of rotation stop buttons (the number to be selected) when selecting the operation order of the rotation stop buttons related to the winning of the bell role A is different between the normal state and the BB general state. . That is, in the normal state, if the first cylinder stop button and the second cylinder stop button in the player pressing order match the correct pressing order, the winning of the bell role A is established, and in the BB general state, the player pressing If the first cylinder stop button in the order matches the correct answer pressing order, the winning of the bell role A is established. As a result, when the bell combination A and the bell combination B are internally won, during the normal state, the operation position of the first and second rotation stop buttons (the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are selected as the first). Or which one is to be operated second) or during the special state, the operation part of the first rotation stop button (which of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated first) In the normal state, the expected point of the operation order of the rotation stop button related to the winning of the bell role A (the number of rotation stop buttons that make the player aware of the operation order) And in the BB general state. As a result, it is possible to make the gameability related to the operation of the rotation stop button related to the establishment of the winning of the bell role A different between the normal state and the BB general state, so that the gaming interest in the normal state and the special state is enhanced. It becomes possible.

C. First modification:
In the first embodiment described above, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is made during the BB general state (in the case of the second embodiment, when both the “bell role A” and the “bell role B” are won), the correct answer push order lottery is performed. The correct answer push order lottery is executed using the table B (FIG. 21 (b)) to determine the correct push order, and if the first cylinder stop button matches the correct push order, In the second embodiment, “bell role A”) is established. On the other hand, in the first modified example, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is made during the BB general state (the modified example corresponding to the second embodiment is overlapped with “bell role A” and “bell role B”). In the case of winning), the bell combination (“bell combination A” in the modification corresponding to the second embodiment) is performed regardless of the operation sequence (player pressing sequence) of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. The winning composition is established.

  As a process for realizing such a configuration, for example, in the BB general state, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is made (in the modified example corresponding to the second embodiment, the “bell role A” and the “bell role B” When the winning combination is set), all the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are set as the first torsion stop buttons as the correct answer pressing order, and if the first torso of the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order, There is a process of winning a bell combination (“Bell combination A” in the modification corresponding to the second embodiment). Of course, when such a process is executed, the player's pressing order matches the correct pressing order in the BB general state (with a probability of 100%), and the bell combination (which is a modification corresponding to the second embodiment). "Bell role A") is won.

  In addition, as another process, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is made during the BB general state (if the modified example corresponding to the second embodiment is the case where the double winning combination of “Bell role A” and “Bell role B” is selected) , Without performing the “correct answer push order lottery” and “determination of whether or not the player push order matches the correct push order” (“bell role A” in the modified example corresponding to the second embodiment) ) To extract a first stop table and a second stop table, and a process of winning a bell combination (“Bell combination A” in the modified example corresponding to the second embodiment) is established.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the first modification, when the bell combination is won internally during the BB general state ("bell combination A" and "bell combination B" in the modification corresponding to the second embodiment). In the case of duplicate winning), regardless of the player's pressing order (because it is determined that the player's pressing order matches the correct pressing order), the bell combination (if the modification corresponding to the second embodiment, "Bell Since the winning combination “A”) is established, it is possible to further reduce the number of game medals inserted by the player during the BB state, and to prevent the BB state from being prolonged. Can be reduced, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest (as compared to the second embodiment, the game period in the BB state can be further suppressed and the BB state can be comfortably provided. Because you can make the game progress inside, It is possible to suppress the reduction in the game interest in B state).

D. Second modification:
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, during the BB general state, regardless of “the number of game medals paid out in the BB state”, the player's pushing order matches with the correct pushing order with a high probability, and the bell combination ( The first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established. In the second modified example, at the end of the JAC state, “the number of game medals paid out in the BB state being executed” is confirmed, and “the number of game medals paid out in the BB state being executed” is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (BB state) If the remaining payout number until the end condition is satisfied is less than a predetermined number), the player's pressing order matches with the correct pressing order with high probability in the subsequent BB general state (first embodiment) Alternatively, it is assumed that a bell combination A (second embodiment) is established.

  In order to realize such a configuration, the gaming machine according to the second modified example has the JAC state end condition when the JAC state end condition is satisfied (in the determination process corresponding to S170 of FIG. 12 in the first embodiment) JAC end time processing is executed). FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the JAC end time process according to the second modification. When the JAC end process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 reads out the number of game medals paid out in the BB state being executed, and determines whether or not the read out number of payouts is a predetermined number or more (for example, 390 or more). Judgment is made (S800). As a result, if the read payout number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (S800: yes), the winning simplification flag is set to ON. This winning simplification flag matches the player's pressing order with the correct pressing order with high probability, that is, the probability of winning the winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is 3 minutes. This flag indicates that the probability is 1 (high probability, second probability), and the storage area is secured in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. Thus, when the winning facilitating flag is set to ON (S802), the JAC end time process shown in FIG. 30 is terminated, and the process returns to the game state setting process corresponding to the process of FIG. 12 of the first embodiment. On the other hand, if the number of game medals paid out in the BB state being executed has not reached the predetermined number (S800: no), the JAC end time processing shown in FIG. Returning to the game state setting process corresponding to the process of FIG.

  Then, the gaming machine of the second modified example executes the correct push order lottery according to the setting status of the winning simplification flag. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing correct answer pressing order lottery processing of the second modified example. This process corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 20 of the first embodiment. When the correct answer push order lottery process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 acquires the correct answer push order lottery random number as in S400 of the first embodiment (FIG. 20) (S810). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning simplification flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not to match the player pressing order with the correct answer pressing order with high probability (S812). As a result, when the winning simplification flag is not set to ON (S812: no), as in S404, S408, and S410 (FIG. 20) of the first embodiment, the correct push order lottery table A (FIG. 21). (A)) is selected (S814), and one correct pressing order is determined from six combinations of the first cylinder stop button and the second cylinder stop button (S818, S820). Therefore, with the probability of 1/6 (low probability), the correct pushing order and the player pushing order coincide with each other and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established. Become.

  On the other hand, if the winning simplification flag is set to ON (S812: yes), the correct push order lottery table B (see FIG. 20) as in S406, S408, and S410 (FIG. 20) of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 (b)) is selected (S816), and one correct pressing order is determined from the three types of first body stop button (S818, S820). Therefore, with the probability of 1/3 (high probability), the correct pushing order and the player pushing order coincide with each other, and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established. Become. Of course, since the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is an internal winning game combination during the BB general state among the BB states, the bell combination (first execution) in the BB general state. Example) or the winning combination of the bell combination A (second embodiment) is increased. Thus, when the correct answer pressing order lottery process shown in FIG. 31 is executed, the process returns to the process corresponding to FIGS. 7 and 8 (game control process) in the first embodiment. If the winning simplification flag is set to ON, it is set to OFF when the BB state is ended.

  Here, generally, the player recognizes the number of payouts in the BB state until the end of the BB state, that is, in a state where the BB state ends when a predetermined number of game medals are paid out, The game in the state may be progressed. In this way, if the player is aware of the end of the BB state and the end of the BB state is delayed, the player may feel uncomfortable, and the game entertainment may be cooled. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the second modified example, when the “payout number of game medals in the running BB state” is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (the remaining payout number until the end condition in the BB state is satisfied is equal to or less than the predetermined number). In the subsequent BB general state, the player's pressing order matches the correct pressing order with high probability, and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established. As a result, in a state where the player is aware of the end of the BB state, it becomes easier to end the BB state by facilitating the establishment of the winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment). Therefore, a game can be advanced comfortably during the BB state, and a decrease in the game interest can be further suppressed.

E. Third modification:
In the first embodiment or the second embodiment described above, the player's pressing order matches the correct pressing order with high probability in the BB general state, and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment). Was configured to win a prize. In the third modification, a game state called a replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT state”) is started after the BB state ends, and the player's pressing order matches the correct pressing order with high probability during this RT state. The bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established.

  In order to realize such a configuration, the gaming machine of the third modified example is configured so that the BB state end condition is satisfied (in the determination process corresponding to S164 of FIG. 12 in the first embodiment, the BB state end condition The RT state flag is set to ON. The RT state flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is the RT state, and its storage area is secured in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. If the RT state flag is set to ON, the RT state combination lottery table is selected.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the RT state combination lottery table of the third modified example. FIG. 32 (a) shows a range of random numbers assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 32 (b) shows a rough ratio of the random number ranges assigned to each game combination. ing. As apparent from comparison with the normal state combination lottery table described above with reference to FIG. 9, the RT state combination lottery table shown in FIG. "Combine" is set. As a result, during the RT state, a re-game winning prize is established with a higher probability than in the normal state. That is, for the player, the RT state is an advantageous gaming state in which the game can be advanced while suppressing the amount of game medals inserted.

  In the RT state of the third modification, the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of game medals paid out after starting the RT state (hereinafter also referred to as “difference number”) is a predetermined number (for example, 50). When it reaches, it ends. Specifically, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the following process each time a symbol variation game is performed in the RT state. First, the number of game medals to be paid out and the number of games inserted in the current symbol variable game are detected. Next, the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of inserted medals from the start of the RT state to the current symbol variation game are calculated. Next, the difference number is calculated by subtracting the total number of inserted sheets from the calculated total number of payouts. If the calculated difference number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the RT state flag is set to OFF to end the RT state.

  Further, the gaming machine of the third modified example executes the correct answer push order lottery according to the state of the RT state flag. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing correct answer pressing order lottery processing of the third modified example. This process corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 20 of the first embodiment. When the correct answer push order lottery process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 acquires the correct answer push order lottery random number as in S400 of the first embodiment (FIG. 20) (S900). Then, similarly to S402 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the BB general state is in effect (S902). As a result, when it is in the BB general state (S902: yes), the correct answer push order lottery table B (FIG. 21B) is similar to S406, S408, and S410 (FIG. 20) of the first embodiment. When selected (S908), one correct answer pressing order is determined from the three types of first body stop button (S910, S912). Therefore, in the BB general state, the correct pushing order matches the player pushing order with a one-third probability (high probability) and the bell role (first embodiment) or the bell role A (second) Example) will be established.

  On the other hand, if the BB general state is not in effect (S902: no), it is determined whether or not the RT state flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the RT state is in effect (S904). As a result, when it is in the RT state (S904: yes), the correct push order lottery table B (FIG. 21 (b)) is selected (S908), and the three types of the first cylinder stop button are selected. One correct pressing order is determined (S910, S912). Accordingly, even in the RT state, the correct pushing order matches the player pushing order with a one-third probability (high probability) and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second implementation). Example) will be awarded.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the RT state, that is, in the normal state (S904: no), as in S404, S408, and S410 (FIG. 20) of the first embodiment, the correct push order lottery table A (FIG. 20). 21 (a)) is selected (S906), and one correct pressing order is determined from six combinations of the first cylinder stop button and the second cylinder stop button (S910, S912). Therefore, if it is in the normal state, the correct pushing order and the player pushing order coincide with the probability of 1/6 (low probability) and the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment). ) Will be awarded. Thus, when the correct answer push order lottery process shown in FIG. 33 is executed, the process returns to the process corresponding to FIGS. 7 and 8 (game control process) in the first embodiment.

  As described above, since the gaming machine of the second modified example is configured, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that in the BB general state described above even in the RT state.

F. Fourth modification:
In the second embodiment described above, a configuration in which the winning combination of the bell combination A and the bell combination B is adopted. In the fourth modification, the bell combination B is not set as an internal winning game combination, and the bell combination A is configured to perform an internal winning alone (hereinafter also referred to as “single winning”). When the bell combination A is won alone, the above-described “correct answer pressing order lottery” and “determination whether the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order” are performed. As a result, if the player pressing order matches the correct answer pressing order, the winning combination of the bell combination A is established, and if the player pressing order does not match the correct pressing order, the winning of the bell combination B not won internally is established. To do.

  The gaming machine of the fourth modified example can secure an opportunity for the winning of the bell role B with the same probability as the bell role A without setting the random value related to the internal winning of the bell role B. The effect of the second embodiment can be realized while saving the storage capacity of the RAM 203 of the main control board 200.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery (a role lottery for determining a winning combination from among a plurality of game combinations). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “role lottery means” in the present invention. In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, when the winning is established, the bell combination A (first specific combination) in which a privilege for paying out 10 (first quantity) game medals (game media) is set, and the winning is established. In this case, the combination of the bell role B (second specific role) with a privilege for paying out 4 (second quantity) game medals (game media) is won in the internal lottery (role lottery) When the player push order (player operation mode) coincides with the correct push order (correct operation mode) in a state that is determined as a winning combination by lottery), the bell role A (first specific role) Can be won, and when the player push order (player operation mode) does not match the correct push order (correct operation mode), the bell role B (second specific role) can be won. Also, in the normal state, the process of setting the correct answer pressing order (correct answer operation mode) so that the probability that the bell combination A (first specific combination) can be won is a one-sixth probability (first probability). (First winning setting process for setting the first probability that the first specific combination can be won is set to the first probability) and the number of game medals (game media) to be paid out after the BB state (special state) is started ( When the payout quantity) reaches 390 sheets (400 quantity (first quantity) minus 4th quantity obtained by subtracting the payout quantity (10 pictures) due to the winning of the winning combination of the bell A (first specified role)), the bell winning A (second The process of setting the correct answer pressing order (correct operation mode) so that the probability that one specific combination) can be won is a one-third probability or a 100% probability (second probability) (the first specific combination is Execute the second winning setting process for setting the second probability as the probability of winning. That. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “winning control means” in the present invention.

  Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 matches the correct answer pressing order (correct answer operation mode) and the player pressing order (player operation mode) set by executing the first winning setting process or the second winning setting process. It is determined whether or not. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “determination unit” in the present invention. When it is determined that the determination means match, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell combination A (first specific combination) is controlled to stop on a predetermined pay line, and when it is determined that the determination means does not match, the bell combination The symbol combination corresponding to B (second specific combination) is controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “stop control means” in the present invention.

  Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that “when the BB winning prize is established or when the BB state is finished” (when a predetermined start condition is established), the “in the BB state, which is more advantageous than the normal state for the player. Start (in BB general state) or RT state (in special state). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “special state starting means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the winning of the bell combination A (first specific combination) is established during the “BB state (in the BB general state) or the RT state” (in the special state). BB general state) or RT state "(in special state) is terminated. Further, when the number of game medals (game media) paid out (payout quantity) after the BB state (special state) is started reaches 400 pieces (third quantity), the BB state (special state) is terminated. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “special state end means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 pays out a game medal (game medium) when the winning of the bell combination A (first specific combination) is established. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “game medium payout means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 confirms the payout quantity of game media after the “BB state or RT state” (special state) is started. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “confirming means” in the present invention.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and the modification were demonstrated about this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, when the payout number in the BB state or the difference number in the RT state reaches a predetermined number, the BB state or the RT state is terminated. Not limited to this, during the BB state, during the RT state, the BB state or the RT state ends when the winning of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established. It is good also as a structure. Of course, even in such a configuration, the winning probability of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) in the BB general state or the RT state is higher than in the normal state. It is possible to obtain the same effects as the effects described above.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, in the correct answer push order lottery, when the winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established with a low probability, the correct push order lottery table. When A is used to win a winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) with high probability, the correct push order lottery table B is used. In any case, the correct push order lottery table A is used to perform the correct push order lottery, and the bell role (first embodiment) or the bell role A (second embodiment) is low probability. When winning a prize, compare the 1st torso stop button and the 2nd torso stop button with the player's pressing order, and win the bell role (first example) or the bell role A (second example) with high probability. In the case of being established, the first torso stop button may be compared with the player pressing order to determine whether or not the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order.

  In addition, the operation order of many types (patterns) is higher in the case where the winning combination is established with a higher probability than the case where the winning combination is achieved with the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) with a low probability. May be determined as the correct answer pressing order. For example, in the case where the winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established with a low probability, one of the six operation sequences shown in FIG. In the case where the winning combination of the bell combination (first embodiment) or the bell combination A (second embodiment) is established with a high probability, three of the six operation sequences shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure determined as.

  Further, as a configuration for determining whether or not the “operation mode for the rotation stop member by the player” matches the “specific operation mode”, a configuration for determining whether or not the player pressing order matches the correct pressing order It was. Not limited to this, as a configuration for determining whether or not the “operation mode for the rotation stop member by the player” matches the “specific operation mode”, the player can select any of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. It is good also as a structure which judges whether the timing which operates is specific timing (henceforth "correct timing"). Of course, the correct answer timing is set longer in the BB general state than in the normal state. Specifically, when the “bell role” is won internally during the normal state, the “first timing” in which the “red seven” of No. 10 to the “cherry” of No. 14 are located at the reference position of the left rotating cylinder 20a, Alternatively, any one of “second timing” having “replay” of No. 2 to “replay” of No. 6 at the reference position of the left cylinder 20a is set as a correct timing, and “bell role” is set during the BB general state. When the internal winning is made, both the first timing and the second timing are set as correct timings. Then, if the left cylinder stop button 38a is operated at the correct timing, the bell combination is established, and if the left cylinder stop button 38a is operated at a timing other than the correct timing, the bell combination is not established (the loss is derived). ) Configuration. Alternatively, when “Bell Role A” and “Bell Role B” are internally won during the normal state, either the first timing or the second timing is set as the correct timing, and during the BB general state, “Bell Role A ”And“ Bell combination B ”are internally won, both the first timing and the second timing are set as correct timing. Then, if the counterclockwise cylinder stop button 38a is operated at the correct answer timing, the bell combination A is established, and if the counterclockwise stop button 38a is operated at a timing other than the correct timing, the bell combination B is established. By constructing as described above, while enhancing the gaming interest by realizing the gameability that entrusts the player to select the operation timing of the rotation stop button related to the winning of the first specific role (bell role A) As in the first and second embodiments, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interests during the BB general state.

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

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cylinder-type game machine (game machine), 20a, 20b, 20c ... Cylinder, 36 ... Start lever, 38a, 38b, 38c ... Cylinder stop button, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (role lottery means) , Winning control means, special state start means, special state end means, game medium payout means, determination means, stop control means, confirmation means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (3)

In response to a predetermined rotation start operation, the plurality of cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are rotated, and the plurality of cylinders are received in response to an operation on a rotation stop member provided corresponding to the plurality of cylinders. A spinning-type game machine that performs a symbol variable game that stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination by stopping,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining a winning role from a plurality of game players;
In the combination lottery, a first specific combination in which a first quantity of game media is paid out when winning is established, and a second specific combination in which a second quantity of game media less than the first quantity is paid out when winning is established. Are determined as the winning combination redundantly in the combination lottery, and a player operation mode that is an operation mode for the rotation stop member by a player and a correct operation mode that is a specific operation mode A winning control means for allowing the first specific combination to be awarded if they match, and for allowing the second specific combination to be awarded if the player operation mode and the correct operation mode do not match;
A special state starting means for starting a special state that is more advantageous than the normal state for the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
Special state ending means for ending the special state when the first specific combination is established at a predetermined time in the special state;
With
The winning control means is:
During the normal state, a first winning setting process is performed to set a first probability as a probability that the first specific combination can be won,
In a predetermined time in the special state, a second winning setting process is performed to set a second probability higher than the first probability to make the first specific combination possible to win. Machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
The winning control means is:
In the normal state, the process of setting the correct operation mode is executed as the first winning setting process so that the probability that the first specific combination can be won becomes the first probability,
In the special state, the process of setting the correct operation mode is executed as the second winning setting process so that the probability that the first specific combination can be won becomes the second probability,
Determining means for determining whether the correct operation mode set by executing the first winning setting process or the second winning setting process matches the player operation mode;
When it is determined that the determination means match, the symbol combination corresponding to the first specific combination is controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line, and when it is determined that the determination means does not match, Stop control means for stopping and controlling a corresponding symbol combination on a predetermined winning line;
It is characterized by having a rotatory game machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A game medium payout means for paying out a game medium when a winning of a predetermined game combination including the first specific combination is established;
Confirmation means for confirming the payout quantity of the game medium after the special state is started,
The special state ending unit ends the special state when the payout amount of the game medium confirmed by the confirmation unit reaches a third quantity,
When the payout quantity of the game medium confirmed by the confirmation means reaches the fourth quantity obtained by subtracting the payout quantity due to the winning of the first specific role from the third quantity, the winning control means determines the second prize. A swivel type gaming machine characterized by performing a setting process.

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