JP2014083338A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for relieving a player who feels uninterested in the game while being given no chance for an AT operation for a long period, without changing an internal winning probability, so that an interest inexistent in the prior art is given to the attainment of an ART.SOLUTION: The ordinary operation of a reel is temporarily interrupted after a predetermined latent game number and at a front stage of deriving the result of a single play. Under an irregular condition different from the ordinary one and independently of the result of the play, the reel is stopped after variably displayed. At each time when a predetermined specific play condition such as a rare small role winning e.g., a watermelon or cherry, a latent play number till a freeze is next caused to occur is determined, and a freeze drawing pattern to be displayed at the freeze occurrence time is determined from an internal winning pattern corresponding to a condition device having a relatively low internal winning probability but a relatively high AT operation factor. At the freeze occurrence time, an AT lottery is performed in a weighted manner in accordance with the determined freeze drawing pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a spinning machine, other slot machines, arcade game machines, and other gaming machines. In particular, an effect intended to display a combination of symbols related to the internal lottery by displaying the push order of the stop button on the effect display device such as a liquid crystal display device or displaying a symbol to be aimed at. Assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that assists the player's stop operation in combination with a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the replay probability is higher than the normal value. , “ART”).

  National Public Safety Commission Regulation No. 4 “Rules for Game Machine Approval and Type Approval, etc.” on February 12, 1985 after the revision of the National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 1 on January 30, 2004 The AT specification of the current No. 5 machine that conforms to the rules of the gaming machine) is the number of medals earned with respect to the inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as “out of ball”) by the simulation test when there is no missed winning role by internal lottery, It is permitted on the premise that the actual number of balls in the actual shooting test within a certain range and timing is within a certain range (Attached Rules 5th (1) B ( (E) to (nu)), the difference in the number of balls depending on whether or not the AT is operating is inherently small compared to the AT-equipped machines in the No. 4 era before the revision on January 30, 2004.

  On the other hand, in the fifth machine, the conditions under which the probability change of re-game is allowed are clearly defined by the gaming machine rule Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) c (d) a to e. D) In the case of “d. Condition equipment related to the operation of the first-class special equipment or continuous-acting equipment, first-class special equipment and continuous-acting equipment, the combination of specific symbols” Since the transition of RT in the normal game by the display of the so-called d-trigger symbol is permitted, the specification of the display of the d-trigger symbol can be realized with the assistance of the stop operation by the AT. In the winning combination, a special small combination that is easy to display under AT operation, such as a push order limited combination, is transferred to RT under AT operation, and the number of medals to be newly inserted for each game during RT To avoid missing specific small roles by AT By making it possible, expect regular bonuses that are regular bonuses that are first-class specials, big bonuses that are continuous-acting devices for first-class specials, etc. A possible gaming state of ART can be constructed.

  In this way, the AT can organically combine with the RT to enter the ART gaming state, thereby providing the player with a set of balls.

  The transition of RT is determined by the “main board” (the gaming machine rule Article 6 Attached Table 2 (1) b) that has a function that affects or may affect the game result. , AT operation, the "peripheral board" (game machine rules Article 6 Appendix Table 2 (1)) connected with the main board in the unidirectional communication specifications (Attachment Machine Rules Article 6 Appendix Table 3 (1) b) It is customary to be determined in step d).

  The transition to RT is decided on the main board, “Technical Standard Interpretation Criteria” of the National Police Agency Chosei Kan 155 on May 26, 2004, which establishes comprehensive interpretation standards for the Game Machine Regulations Article 6 Appendix. Two. In (1) (1) b of each argument, “functions that affect or may affect the outcome of the game” include “functions that perform internal drawing”, “functions that control the rotating device”, etc. In addition, the game machine rule Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) C (d) including the d opportunity pattern will be determined exclusively by the main board responsible for the internal lottery etc. Because.

  The operation of the AT is determined by the peripheral board because the control of the effect display device for displaying the order of pressing the stop buttons, the display of the symbol to be aimed at, etc., controls the effect display device, and the memory capacity is strict It is appropriate to do it on the peripheral board without restriction, even if the game state managed by the main board is the same based on the control of the internal lottery and the rotation device, etc., the AT will operate in some cases, in other cases In order to create two situations in which the AT does not operate, it is necessary to finally determine whether or not the AT is operating with a control device separate from the main board. In this case, peripherals that receive internal lottery information from the main board It is extremely appropriate to make a judgment based on the internal lottery information etc. on the board (whether or not a rare small role such as watermelon or cherry is won), “Technical Standard Interpretation Criteria Ii. In (1) (1) d of each argument, "" Peripheral board "is contrary to the signal from the main board, such as a production intended to not display the combination of symbols related to the internal lottery when the internal lottery is won. There are no functions that affect the outcome of the game, such as the ability to produce effects or the ability to generate symbol combinations related to winnings, regardless of whether or not the internal lottery results or the condition device is activated I understand that it is a thing. This is because the peripheral board is allowed to perform an effect intended to display a combination of symbols related to the internal lottery when the internal lottery is won.

  Conventionally, as a known document, there is the following Patent Document 1 whose application date is December 22, 2004. Regardless of the current game machine rules after the amendment on January 30, 2004, the AT role that activates the AT is positioned as a special role, like a big bonus, by lottery. The success or failure is determined (paragraph 0007), and a special number of non-winning special roles that cannot be won easily will be provided with a variable number of ceilings depending on the game state. In particular, he has made a proposal to enable the transition to AT and bonus games by winning special roles.

JP 2006-175002 A

  In the current No.5 machine, winning the ART by transferring to RT via AT is the same as or more than the player's interest in transferring to the bonus game. The operation of the AT will be long-awaited, but conversely, even if you play for a long time, the result of the internal lottery to receive the operation determination of the starting AT is not good, the conditions for receiving the operation determination of AT When there is almost no appearance of a rare small role or the like, and even an opportunity for the AT to operate does not appear, the feeling of irritation increases and it is not interesting, and the gaming interest is reduced.

  Although there is a way of thinking that the AT is forcibly operated when reaching the ceiling as in Patent Document 1, the current gaming machine rule changes the probability of replaying under a predetermined condition (the gaming machine rule Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1 ) Ha (d) a-e) or fluctuation of internal winning probability under the action of the actor (Guide Machine Rules Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) D (e), E (f), G (t) ) Is only allowed, and the ceiling function forcibly winning by the number of games is attributed to changing the winning probability of internal lottery to 100% according to the number of games. It is incompatible with Article 5 Attached Table 5 (1) Li (I) of the Gaming Machine Regulations "What cannot be done."

  Therefore, with the current ART-equipped 5th machine that has been put on the market, there is a risk that it will make the player feel uninteresting if it does not make a transition to ART even if playing for a long time. If there is not, the ART-equipped machine will be disadvantaged as long as the ART is not activated compared to the non-equipped machine due to the restriction of the ball in the simulation test. If the result of the internal lottery to receive is not good and the appearance of a rare role such as the condition for receiving the AT operation determination cannot be seen for a long time, the player presses the thumbprint with the model that is not interesting, and the next Is destined to be excluded from model selection.

  The object of the present invention is to rescue a player who feels uninteresting without changing the winning probability in the internal lottery, without giving even a chance to operate the AT that is the starting point of ART for a long time, and to reach ART The object is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively enhancing the gaming interest by adding an unprecedented interest.

The present invention, as illustrated in the drawings,
A plurality of variable display elements (reels 1L, 1C, 1R) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An effect display device (7) for displaying information on the effect;
An internal for determining whether or not to operate a plurality of types of condition devices necessary for displaying a predetermined combination of symbols on the variable display element based on the operation of a start switch (start lever 5) with the game medium inserted. A lottery is executed and variable display of each variable display element is started. Based on an operation of a stop switch (left stop button 6L, middle stop button 6C, right stop button 6R) corresponding to each variable display element, predetermined Each variable display of the corresponding variable display element is stopped within the movement allowable range, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery is displayed on a predetermined effective line once. A main controller (MC) for deriving the game results of
A peripheral control device (SC) that receives information transmitted from the main control device (MC) and controls display of the effect display device (7).

Instead of the main controller (MC) and the peripheral controller (SC), a single controller (CN)
An internal for determining whether or not to operate a plurality of types of condition devices necessary for displaying a predetermined combination of symbols on the variable display element based on the operation of a start switch (start lever 5) with the game medium inserted. A lottery is executed and variable display of each variable display element is started. Based on an operation of a stop switch (left stop button 6L, middle stop button 6C, right stop button 6R) corresponding to each variable display element, predetermined Each variable display of the corresponding variable display element is stopped within the movement allowable range, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery is displayed on a predetermined effective line once. Game progress means (means having the same function as the main controller MC) for deriving the results of the game, and display of the effect display device (7). Effect display unit (unit responsible for same function as the peripheral controller SC) and it may be one comprising the.

The “variable display element” in the present invention includes a reel, a belt, an image, and the like.
The “effect display device” in the present invention includes a liquid crystal display device, a dot display device, an information display device using a lamp, and the like.
The “game medium” referred to in the present invention includes game medals (medals used for games), game balls (balls used for games), electromagnetic recording of “storage device”, and the like.
Here, the “storage device” refers to a button that stores a game medal inserted into the gaming machine and a game medal acquired by the game, so that the player does not newly insert a game medal into the gaming machine. By operating other devices, a predetermined number of game medals from among the stored game medals can be used for games one after another. Depending on the game medals and games thrown into the game machine, This means that the number obtained by subtracting the total number of games used for the game from the total number of acquired game medals can be recorded by electromagnetic methods (Attached Rules 2 (1)) .

“Condition device” is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for displaying a combination of symbols related to the operation of winning, replaying, an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device. That operates when a lottery ("internal lottery") is won by an electronic computer (Article 6 Attached Table 2 (3) E) The “internal lottery” referred to in the present invention has the same meaning as the “internal lottery” referred to in Article 6 Attached Table 2 (3) E of the gaming machine rules.
“Winning” means that a predetermined combination as a combination necessary for acquiring a game medal or the like is displayed for a symbol (Guide Machine Rules Article 6 Attached Table 2 (3) D). The condition device related to winning is supposed to end its operation when the game result is obtained once (Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) Re (e)) .
“Re-game” refers to a game that can be performed without having to insert a game medal (including the use of a game medal for a game by operating a button or other device related to a storage device). Say (Attached Table 2 (3) b) of the Game Machine Rules. The condition device related to re-gaming is also supposed to end its operation when the result of the game is obtained once (Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) ). In addition, the probability that the condition device related to re-game is activated for each setting and each specified number is defined as a predetermined value from 10/73 or more (the gaming machine rule No. 6 Article 5 (1) C (d)), even if the re-playing operation probability is lowest, it is 10/73, that is, 1 / 7.3.

  “Accessories” means special equipment for facilitating winning a prize (Table 5 of pachinko machines in the Law Enforcement Regulations for Regulations on Customs Business and Optimization of Business, etc. The sixth type of game machine). In the present invention, when referring to an accessory, in addition to “ordinary accessory”, “first type special feature”, and “second type special feature”, a first type special feature or a second type special feature is continuously provided. Include a “continuous actuating device” that can be activated. Further, in the present invention, a role that is not an accessory related to “winning” and “replay” is referred to as “non-community”, and a non-actual item related to “winning” is referred to as “no winning combination” or “replay”. An accessory is also referred to as a “replaying player”. The “winning part” is also called “small part”. In addition, the operation of the replay, the accessory, and the accessory continuous operation device is not “winning” (2. (4) (1) (b) in (4) of each technical interpretation).

Of the “acts”, “ordinary features” refers to a prescribed number (the number of game medals that need to be inserted in order to obtain a game result once, for each type of game. ) Increases the number of symbol combinations related to each winning prize, or increases the probability that the “condition device” related to winnings per specified number will operate, and activates when a particular symbol combination is displayed However, when the result of one game is obtained, it means that the operation is to be terminated (Attached Table 2 (3) of Table 6 of the Game Machine Rules).
“First-class special feature” is a feature that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number or increases the probability that a conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number will operate. It means that the operation can be continued until the game result is obtained no more than 12 times (game machine rule Article 6 Attached Table 2 (3) G).
"Type 2 special bonus" is a bonus that activates a condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. (Table 3 (Attached Table 2 (3) No. 2)).
“Consecutive equipment continuous operation device” is a device that can continuously operate a first-class special product or a second-class special product, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. If it is done, it means that the operation is terminated (Attached Table 2 (3) h) of the Game Machine Rules Article 6 Attached Table 2).

  According to the present invention, “variable display of the corresponding variable display element is stopped within the predetermined movement allowable range based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to each of the variable display elements” is specified in the gaming machine rule Article 6 Appendix As defined in the fifth (1) A (G) "Rotation of the rotating drum shall stop within 190 ms after operating a button, lever or other device for operating the rotation stop device." And, in the same attached table 5 (1) F (E) "If the second type special feature is in operation, after one or more of the rotating cylinders, such as operating the stop button, This is a limitation from the viewpoint of satisfying the regulations such as “stop within 75 ms”. Stopping within 190 ms means that in many cases, the time required for a symbol to move by one frame, that is, one symbol, is about 35.7 ms. Therefore, an integer solution of ((190 ÷ 35.7) -1) = 4 frames is the maximum number of moving (maximum sliding) frames.

  The “effective line” as used in the present invention refers to a pattern in which display positions of symbols arranged in the same or different steps as the adjacent symbols are connected by one straight line or one broken line between the stopped variable display elements. Among the combinations of display positions, when a game result is obtained once, the presence / absence of a symbol combination corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is determined, and a game value corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is given based on the determination result It means things that will be.

The “main control device” as used in the present invention refers to a control device for a gaming machine that performs a control having a function that affects or may affect the game result. This is a concept in which the physical element of the board is removed from the “main board” defined in the gaming machine rules. The “main board” is a board having a function that affects or may affect the game result, and is a board other than a board on which only electronic components for connecting wirings are mounted ( Gaming Machine Rules Article 6 Attached Table 2 (1) b).
The “peripheral control device” in the present invention is a control device other than the control by the main control device among the control devices of the gaming machine, and affects or may affect the game result. A control that has no function. This is a concept in which the physical element of the board is removed from the “peripheral board” defined in the gaming machine rules. The “peripheral board” means a board other than the main board and other than the one on which only the electronic parts for connecting the wirings are mounted (Attached Table 2 (1) of the Game Machine Rules) D).
The main board and the peripheral board, that is, the main control apparatus and the peripheral control apparatus are connected by a unidirectional communication specification. Here, “one-way communication specification” means that “a signal transmitted by a peripheral board can be received” defined as a standard relating to the main board in Article 6 Attached Table 3 (1) b (e) of the gaming machine rules. It is a communication specification that satisfies "not."
In addition, although the term “sub-board” is defined in the gaming machine rules, according to this, the “sub-board” is a microprocessor (a central processing unit of an electronic computer among the main boards). An integrated circuit) or a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as “ROM” in the following table and Appendix 9) (Attached Table 2 (1) B) The “sub-board” is included in the concept of the main board. Therefore, the relationship between main and sub, which has been distinguished within the industry since the No. 4 era, is that the main side is “main board”, that is, “main controller” in the present invention, and the sub side is “peripheral board”, that is, “periphery” in the present invention. It will be called "control device".

  In the main controller (MC), a first gaming state (RT1) for determining the operation of the specific condition devices (RP1 + RP2 + RP3, RP2 + RP3) that are displayed in different combinations depending on the operation of the stop switch, The operation probability of the condition device relating to re-playing that allows the next game to be executed without inserting a game medium is set higher than the first gaming state (1 / 7.3) (1 / 1.31), and the first game In the state, the first game is performed on condition that a predetermined transition trigger symbol combination (d trigger 2 which is a symbol combination of RP3) included in the symbol combination displayed when the specific condition device is operated is displayed. A plurality of gaming states including a second gaming state (RT2) that makes a transition from a state to a gaming state in which the operation probability of the condition device relating to re-gaming is low due to the provision of a predetermined release condition. It is provided a game state transition means (X) for the row.

  Alternatively, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first gaming state (RT1) for determining the operation of the specific condition devices (RP1 + RP2 + RP3, RP2 + RP3), which are displayed in different combinations depending on the operation of the stop switch. The operation probability of the condition device relating to re-playing that allows the next game to be executed without inserting a game medium is made higher than the first gaming state (1 / 7.3) (1 / 1.31), and the first In the gaming state, the first transition is made on condition that a predetermined transition trigger symbol combination (d trigger 2 which is a symbol combination of RP3) included in the symbol combination displayed when the specific condition device is operated is displayed. A plurality of gaming letters including a second gaming state (RT2) that is shifted from the gaming state and is shifted to a gaming state in which the operation probability of the condition device related to re-gaming is low due to the provision of a predetermined release condition It is provided a game state transition means (X) for shifting between.

In the “specific condition device” in the present invention, among the condition devices related to replays, special replays (push order replay 1, push order replay) in which combinations of symbols displayed depending on the operation of the stop switch are different. Those according to 2) are preferred examples. However, instead of replaying, other condition devices related to winning etc. may be used.
In the present invention, “predetermined combination of transition timing symbols” refers to one or two or more triggers for transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, which are determined as characteristics of one gaming machine. It means a combination of symbols, and the symbol combination does not vary depending on the game.
The “predetermined release condition” in the present invention means a condition for ending the second gaming state, which is determined as a characteristic of one gaming machine, and the condition does not vary depending on the game. After the end of the second game state, the game state may be shifted directly to the first game state, or may be shifted to another game state (for example, RT0) having a low replay probability.

  In the peripheral control device (SC), the operation information of the stop switch corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery based on the reception information from the main control device (MC) when the operation is permitted, Corresponding to an assist display means (A) for displaying on the effect display device (7) for a predetermined number of games, and a condition device relating to the operation determined in the internal lottery based on information received from the main control device (MC) Assist operation determination means (B) that determines whether the assist display means (A) is permitted or not to be operated in accordance with the internal winning symbol (out, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven). ).

  Alternatively, the gaming machine according to the present invention causes the effect display device (7) to display the operation information of the stop switch corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery when the operation is permitted for a predetermined number of games. In accordance with the assist display means (A) and the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery (out, replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven), Assist operation determining means (B) for determining permission / non-permission of the operation of the assist display means (A) is provided.

The present invention is based on the above assumptions.
In the main controller (MC),
After passing through the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means (Z) described later, the normal operation of the variable display element is temporarily interrupted in the previous stage for deriving the result of a single game, Regardless of the result of the above, freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) to stop after the variable display element is variably displayed,
Each time a predetermined specific game condition is satisfied, the number of latent games until the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) is operated next is determined, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is relatively low, but the assist When the freeze anomaly operation execution means (Y) is activated from an internal winning pattern (watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven) corresponding to a condition device with a relatively high rate that the display means (A) is permitted to operate. Freeze preparation means (Z) for determining a freeze symbol allowing display is provided.

Alternatively, in the gaming machine according to the present invention,
After passing through the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means (Z) described later, the normal operation of the variable display element is temporarily interrupted in the previous stage for deriving the result of a single game, Regardless of the result of the above, freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) to stop after the variable display element is variably displayed,
Each time a predetermined specific game condition is satisfied, the number of latent games until the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) is operated next is determined, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is relatively low, but the assist When the freeze anomaly operation execution means (Y) is activated from an internal winning pattern (watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven) corresponding to a condition device with a relatively high rate that the display means (A) is permitted to operate. Freeze preparation means (Z) for determining a freeze symbol allowing display is provided.

The term “freeze” as used in the present invention means a temporary interruption with respect to a normal game progressing operation that is advanced by the main controller MC or the game progressing means, and returns to the normal game progressing operation by eliminating the temporary interruption. Note that operating the variable display element in a mode different from the normal operation under freeze is described in “Technical Standard Interpretation Standards”. As the interpretation of (4) (1) (i), etc. in each argument was eased by a partial revision in March 65, 2008 at the National Police Agency Chosei Kan No. 65, game machines also in Unit 5 It is a specification that is legally recognized by the rules.
The “predetermined specific game condition” in the present invention means a game condition determined as a characteristic of one gaming machine, and the condition does not vary depending on the game.

In addition, the peripheral control device (SC)
When the freeze irregular operation executing means (Y) is activated, the freeze symbol (watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven) based on information received from the main controller (MC) Accordingly, second assist operation determining means (B2) for determining permission / non-permission of the operation of the assist display means (A) is provided.

Alternatively, in the gaming machine according to the present invention,
When the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) is activated, the operation of the assist display means (A) is permitted according to the freeze symbol (watermelon, cherry, chance eye, black bar, red seven). Second assist operation determining means (B2) for determining non-permission is provided.

  As described above, during the progress of the game in the first gaming state (RT1), the operation is permitted by the assist operation determination means (B) according to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery, and the assist display means In accordance with the freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed under the operation of the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) after the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means (Z) has elapsed in the original route on which (A) operates. A pseudo route in which the operation is permitted by the assist operation determination means (B2) and the assist display means (A) operates is added. For this reason, the result of the internal lottery is not good, and the game that cannot be expected for the operation of the assist display means (A) continues for a long time. Based on the display, it can be effectively solved by giving satisfaction that the AT can operate. By these original route and pseudo route, the AT can be operated in either of two routes without long-term disappointment of the expectation to the AT, and the transition timing pattern (d opportunity 2) from the first gaming state (RT1) It is possible to shift to the second gaming state (RT2) by display and win the ART.

  The predetermined specific game condition for operating the freeze preparation means (Z) is a special winning combination in which the winning probability in the internal lottery is relatively low, but the rate at which the assist display means (A) is permitted to operate is relatively high. It is preferable to be selected at the time of winning (watermelon, cherry, which is a rare role). Because it is a special winning combination, rare small roles are eligible, but replays, normal features, type 1 special features, type continuous features related to type 1 special features, type 2 special features The thing related to the accessory continuous action device concerning the second kind special accessory is out of scope.

  As a result, if a special winning combination (watermelon, cherry) with a relatively high rate at which the assist display means (A) is permitted to operate in the internal lottery is won at a certain frequency, freeze preparation is performed each time the winning is made. Since the number of latent games until the next operation of the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) is determined again by the means (Z), the expectation to the AT by the pseudo route through which the freeze irregular operation execution means (Y) intervenes Etc. will not be added more than necessary. On the other hand, if there is no chance of winning the special winning combination (watermelon, cherry) next time, freeze irregular action execution means (Y) intervenes after the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means (Z) at the time of the previous win It is possible to give an expectation and / or satisfaction to the AT through a pseudo route. For this reason, freezing intervention is limited to an appropriate number of times, and a rhythmic game in which normal game progress is maintained as much as possible can be performed.

  Furthermore, after the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means (Z) decreases below the predetermined number as the game progresses, the period until the number of latent games becomes zero is the special winning combination (watermelon, cherry) It is preferable that the freeze anomaly operation executing means (Y) is operated according to the number of latent games zero without operating the freeze preparation means (Z) even if the winning is.

  As a result, when the freeze irregular action execution means (Y) is activated soon, the operation is not postponed due to the revision of the number of latent games based on the winning of the special winning combination (watermelon, cherry), and the number of latent games At intervals close to, an AT's expectation can be given, and a predetermined effect such as a countdown can be applied.

The freeze preparation means (Z) preferably has a specification for determining an irregular action pattern to be executed by the freeze irregular action execution means (Y) from a plurality of predetermined irregular action patterns (freezes 1 to 4).
Thereby, the aspect which gives the expectation to AT by the pseudo | simulation route which the freeze irregular operation | movement execution means (Y) intervenes does not become one pattern, and can further enhance interest.

  In response to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery based on the reception information from the main control device (MC), the peripheral operation control device (SC) is assisted operation determination means ( B) Assist operation probability changing means for changing between the low probability specification in which the expectation value for which the assist display means (A) is permitted to operate is relatively low and the high probability specification in which the expectation value is relatively high. (V) and the expectation that the assist display means (A) is permitted to operate by the second assist operation determining means (B2) in accordance with the freeze symbol based on the received information from the main controller (MC). It is preferable to provide second assist operation probability changing means (V2) for changing between a low probability specification having a relatively low value and a high probability specification having a relatively high expected value.

  Alternatively, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the assist display means (A) permits the assist display means (A) to operate according to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery. Assist operation probability changing means (V) for changing between a low probability specification with a relatively low expected value and a high probability specification with a relatively high expected value, and depending on the freeze symbol, Between the low probability specification in which the expectation value for which the assist display means (A) is permitted to operate is relatively lowered and the high probability specification in which the expectation value is relatively high by the second assist operation judging means (B2). It is preferable to provide second assist operation probability changing means (V2) for changing.

  As a result, both the original route where the freeze anomaly operation execution means (Y) does not intervene and the pseudo route where the freeze anomaly operation execution means (Y) intervenes can make a difference in the expectation to the AT. , Can enhance the interest further.

  While the game is in progress in the first gaming state, an original route through which the assist display unit operates by being permitted by the assist operation determination unit according to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery After the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means elapses, the assist display means is activated when the second assist action determination means is permitted to operate according to the freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed under the operation of the freeze irregular action execution means. With the pseudo route, it is possible to operate the AT in either of two routes without interrupting the expectation to the AT for a long period of time, and from the first gaming state to the second gaming state by displaying the transition trigger symbol, You can win. Therefore, without changing the winning probability of the internal lottery against the rules of the gaming machine, it is possible to relieve a player who feels uninteresting without giving even a chance to operate the AT that becomes the starting point of ART for a long time. An interesting aspect that has never been seen before is added to the game, and it is possible to effectively enhance the gaming fun.

The perspective view of this invention gaming machine. The front view of the gaming machine. The developed view of the reel which comprises a variable display element. A list of combinations to which game values are given (part 1). A list of combinations to which game values are given (part 2). A list of combinations to which game values are given (part 3). An internal lottery determination value table for each condition device. Missing eye of push order bell. The game state transition diagram managed by the main controller. The block diagram of the control apparatus of a gaming machine. General flowchart of one game. The AT lottery process flowchart at the time of game start command reception. The AT lottery process flowchart at the time of freeze start command reception. The AT navigation display processing flowchart at the time of game start command reception. Game flow explanatory drawing at the time of a rare small role non-winning (1/2). Game flow explanatory drawing at the time of rare winning small role (2/2). Game flow explanatory drawing at the time of rare small role winning (1/2). Game flow explanatory drawing at the time of rare small role winning (2/2). Game flow explanatory drawing of a freeze occurrence near game (1/2). Game flow explanatory drawing of a freeze occurrence near game (2/2). Game flow explanatory drawing of a freeze 1 generation | occurrence | production game (1/3). Game flow explanatory drawing of a freeze 1 generation | occurrence | production game (2/3). Game flow explanatory drawing of a freeze 1 generation | occurrence | production game (3/3). AT navigator display explanatory drawing at the time of pushing order replay 1 winning. AT navigation display explanatory drawing at the time of push order replay 2 winning. AT navigation display explanatory diagram at the time of pushing order bell winning during ART. AT navigation display explanatory drawing at the time of other small role winning in ART.

  FIG. 1 shows a rotary type gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. The gaming machine housing 8B includes a box-shaped rear cabinet 8R and a door-shaped front cabinet 8F that can be opened on one side. The front cabinet 8F has an upper display 81, a left side display 82, a right side display 83, an upper left accent display 84, a lower left accent display 85, and an upper right accent display 86 that allow predetermined illumination depending on the gaming state. , A lower right accent display 87, a lower display 88, a liquid crystal display device 70 that constitutes an effect display device 7 that projects a moving image of a character, etc., predetermined navigation information, etc. in a full color on a predetermined background stage, a reel panel 8, switches, etc. It includes an installation unit 8S, a waist panel 8P, an upper left speaker 91 for outputting BGM and various sound effects, an upper right speaker 92, a lower left speaker 93, a lower right speaker 94, a medal outlet 8M, a medal tray 8G, and an ashtray 8T. In addition, the indicators 81-88 with which the front cabinet 8F is provided are called cabinet indicators.

  Inside the transparent display window 80 of the reel panel 8, a left reel 1L, a middle reel 1C, and a right reel 1R serving as a plurality of variable display elements are provided, and all of them are arranged on the outer circumferences of the respective reel bands 10L, 10C, 10R. Three consecutive symbols out of the 21 symbols arranged in are exposed through the window. The steady rotation speed (constant speed rotation speed) of each reel 1L, 1C, 1R is about 80 rotations per minute, and each reel 1L, 1C, 1R makes one rotation in about 750 ms. During normal rotation, each symbol scrolls from top to bottom, and the time required for the symbol to move by one frame, that is, one symbol, is about 35.7 ms. The left reel 1L is also called a first drum, the middle reel 1C is called a second drum, and the right reel 1R is also called a third drum.

  The switch installation unit 8S has provisions necessary for one game based on a medal slot 2 for inserting a game medal as a game medium, a game basic lamp 30 described later, and electromagnetic recording (hereinafter referred to as credit) of a storage device. Max bet button 3 for withdrawing 3 medals determined as a number, 1 bet button 31 for withdrawing 1 medals from credits, and paying out the remaining number of game medals from the medal outlet 8M to the medal tray 8G An adjustment button 4, a start lever 5 serving as a start switch for starting variable display (rotation) of each reel 1L, 1C, 1R, provided corresponding to each reel 1L, 1C, 1R, variable display (rotation) of the corresponding reel Left stop button 6L, middle stop button 6C, right stop button 6R, Medal return button 20 depressed when clogging medal Dar inlet 2 provided with a door key hole 8K. The left stop button 6L is also called a first stop button, the middle stop button 6C is also called a second stop button, and the right stop button 6R is also called a third stop button.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display window 80 of the reel panel 8 is intentionally not provided with a line drawing or pattern for displaying an effective line, line illumination, or the like. A plurality of rows and a plurality of symbol display positions displayed through the window of the display window 80, that is, the upper row U, the middle row M, and the lower row D in the three rows of the left reel 1L, the middle reel 1C, and the right reel 1R. , A total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbol display positions (upper left LU, left middle LM, lower left LD, middle upper CU, middle middle CM, middle lower CD, upper right RU, right middle RM, right In the lower RD), only the middle line (left middle LM-middle middle CM-right middle RM) is the effective line. This is a so-called one-line machine.

  However, in this middle line (left middle LM-middle middle CM-right middle RM), right down line (upper left LU-middle middle CM-lower right RD) and upper right line (lower left LD-middle middle CM-upper right RU). Three-line machines with 3 added lines as an effective line, and upper line (upper left LU-middle upper CU-upper right RU) and lower line (lower left LD-middle lower CD-lower right RD) were added to these. Effective for a predetermined number of combinations of symbol display positions that connect the symbol display positions adjacent to each other in the same or different stages, such as a normal 5-line machine with 5 active lines, by one straight line or one broken line The present invention may be applied to those having various line configurations as lines.

  A winning combination, a replay, and an object (an accessory continuous operation device) can be obtained by a combination of symbols displayed on a middle line (left middle LM-middle middle CM-right middle RM) which is a predetermined active line in the display window 80. Whether or not the operation is performed). In addition, the next symbols are seen slightly above the upper stage U of each row because when the symbols scroll from top to bottom, the player pushes the desired symbols in the display window 80 by so-called pushing. This is because it is considered to make it easy to stop.

  The game basic lamps 30 include a credit indicator D1 combined with a 7-segment LED for displaying the current number of credits in numbers, and a 7-segment LED for displaying in numbers the number of game medals that a player can acquire by one winning. Combined payout display D2, bet display D3 consisting of 7-segment LEDs for displaying the number of medals to be displayed in numbers, insert lamp E1 that lights when a game medal can be received, and operation of start lever 5 can be received There are provided a start lamp E2 that is sometimes lit and a replay lamp E3 that is lit when a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed.

  When the insert lamp E1 is lit, the bet display D3 becomes “1” when one game medal is inserted from the medal slot 2 with the hanging medal being 0, and “2” when one more is inserted, and another one is inserted. Then, “3” is obtained, and the betting medal is in a maximum bet state of three, the start lamp E2 is turned on, and the start lever 5 can be operated. When game medals are further inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 from the maximum bet state, the counter of the credit indicator D1 is advanced and can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit of 50 records. Up to 50 game medals to be paid out by winning are added to the credit, and game medals paid out exceeding 50 are paid out from the medal discharge port 8M to the medal tray 8G.

  In the present embodiment, when the 1-sheet bet button 31 is pressed, it is possible to deduct one credit from the credits and apply up to 2 medals. However, the maximum bet button 3 is finally pushed to 3 sheets. The shortage of the shortage is withdrawn to make up, or the game medals for the shortage of less than three are additionally inserted from the medal slot 2 so that the game cannot be played unless the three-deck state is set. Even when the max bet button 3 is pressed when the credit is less than three, the game cannot be performed in the same manner unless the insufficient game medals less than three are inserted through the medal slot 2. In other words, the specification is for exclusive use of three sheets. Further, in the state where the three sheets are placed, one middle line (left middle LM-middle middle CM-right middle RM) is activated.

  On the reel panel 8, W1 is a win lamp that lights up under specific conditions when there is an internal winning of a BB or RB feature, and W2 is a chance to be lit during ART. It is a zone lamp. W3, W4, W5, and W6 are navigation lamps that are lit under predetermined conditions to inform the pressing order of the stop buttons, W3 is an attention lamp that is lit when the pressing order is meaningful, and W4 is the left stop button 6L. A forward-pressing lamp for giving a suggestion to be operated, W5 is a middle-pressing lamp for giving a suggestion to operate the middle stop button 6C, and W6 is a reverse-pressing lamp for giving a suggestion to operate the right stop button 6R. The lamps W1 to W6 are collectively referred to as game effect lamps, and the effect display device 7 is configured together with the liquid crystal display device 70.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reel bands 10L, 10C, and 10R respectively corresponding to the left reel 1L, the middle reel 1C, and the right reel 1R, an overall "red seven" "Black bar" based on black, "Bell 1" based on yellow overall, "Bell 2" with a green ribbon attached to it, and "Replay 1" based on light blue overall "Replay 2" with an asterisk in it, "Blank 1" based on light brown as a whole and "Blank 2" with its capital letter changed to lower case, the cut part is red and the skin part is "Watermelon" based on green, red for the fruit, green for the leaves, and "cherry" for the stem based on brown, all 10 symbols correspond to symbol numbers 1-20,0 And drawn by printing or the like according to a unique vertical arrangement.

The left reel band 10L has symbol numbers 1 to 20, 0, blank 2, blank 1, bell 1, watermelon, cherry, black bar, replay 2, bell 1, watermelon, blank 2, replay 2, bell 2, red Seven, Replay 2, Bell 1, Watermelon, Cherry, Blank 1, Replay 1, Bell 1, Watermelon are drawn.
In the middle reel band 10C, the symbol numbers 1 to 20, 0, bell 2, cherry, blank 2, replay 1, bell 2, blank 2, replay 1, bell 2, black bar, watermelon, blank 2, replay 2, Bell 1, cherry, blank 2, replay 2, bell 1, watermelon, red seven, blank 2, replay 1 are drawn.
On the right reel band 10R, the symbol numbers 1 to 20, 0, red seven, bell 2, replay 2, blank 2, red seven, bell 2, replay 2, blank 2, black bar, watermelon, bell 1, replay 1 , Blank 2, watermelon, bell 1, replay 1, blank 2, cherry, red seven, bell 2, replay 2 are drawn.
The reel bands 10L, 10C, 10R themselves are based on white or light single color, and the upper end and lower end of the band are connected in a ring shape, and the symbols are scrolled endlessly.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the “act” includes a big bonus (BB) as “actual continuous operation device related to the first type special feature” and a regular bonus (RB) as “first type special feature”. A single bonus (SB) is installed as a “normal character”. In the embodiment, the “second type special feature” and the “special feature continuous operation device related to the second type special feature” are not mounted. As shown in the following 1), 2) or 3) on the middle line mL which is an effective line, the symbols “left reel 1L symbol” — “middle reel 1C symbol” — “right reel 1R symbol” If the combination can be displayed, the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each specified number in the game after the next time (single bonus is only for the next game), or conditions related to winning for each specified number of games A privilege (game value) for shifting to an “actual game”, which is an advantageous gaming state that increases the probability that the device operates, is given.

1) Big Bonus (BB)
From “Red Seven”-“Red Seven”-“Red Seven”, the game moves from the next game to an accessory game. There is only one “Red Seven” for the left reel 1L and the middle reel 1C, and if you aim for “Red Seven” in each game, you will miss out on the winning award, so it is suddenly the game time that BB won internally. It is neither easy nor profitable to arrange “Red Seven”. Even if it is not possible to arrange “Red Seven” suddenly in the game times where BB was won internally, the BB internal winning flag will be carried forward until the next time “Red Seven” is completed, and it will be advantageous during bonus internal winning related to BB It becomes a game state.

  During a bonus game that moves after the “Red Seven” is complete, the winning medals of all winning roles to be described later will be won with a probability of, for example, 100%, and a predetermined number of game medals exceeding, for example, 300 As soon as the payout is completed, the game is finished and the game returns to the normal game state.

2) Regular bonus (RB)
“Black Bar” − “Black Bar” − “Black Bar” makes a transition from the next game to an accessory game. There is only one “black bar” for each reel 1L, 1C, 1R. If the left stop button 6L is pressed when the “black bar” of the left reel 1L is positioned at the middle stage, the winning will be missed when winning the single cherry role described later, but the “black bar” of the left reel 1L is at the upper stage. When the left stop button 6L is pressed when positioned, the missing portion can be reduced most due to the configuration of the role of this embodiment. That is, the “cherry” below the “black bar” is a so-called DDT point. In an actual game, it is only necessary to press the left stop button 6L when a “black bar” that is relatively easy to see appears in the upper stage. Even if the “black bar” cannot be aligned suddenly in the game times that are internally won for RB, the internal winning flag of RB will be carried forward until the next time “black bar” is aligned, and it is advantageous during bonus internal winning related to RB It becomes a game state.

  During the role game (regular bonus game) that moves after the “black bars” are aligned, every time, for example, 99.8% of the winning prizes are won, for example, 0.2% of the chance is net loss. The bonus game is completed as long as a predetermined number of game medals, for example, more than 60, are paid out, and the game returns to the normal game state.

3) Single bonus (SB)
In “Blank 1 or Blank 2 or Red Seven or Black Bar”-“Blank 2”-“Blank 2”, an accessory game can be performed only once for the next game. There are 5 × 5 × 4 ways of arranging the symbols in the display window 80 in total, and these are collectively referred to as chance chances hereinafter. There are at most four other symbols between the upper and lower sides of “blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar” for the left reel 1R and between the upper and lower sides of “blank 2” for the middle reel 1C. As a result, a large number of symbols corresponding to each column are arranged in an almost uniform manner. However, between the upper and lower portions of the “blank 2” for the right reel 1R, there are portions where there are a maximum of seven other symbols, and the right reel 1R requires a slight amount of pressure.

  During an accessory game (bonus game) that shifts after the chances are aligned, for example, 100% of the winning prizes are won, but the game returns to the normal game state only once.

  The “replay combination” belonging to “non-combination” includes a replay combination 1 (RP1), a replay combination 2 (RP2), and a replay combination 3 (RP3). As shown in the following 4), 5), 6) on the middle line mL, which is the effective line, the symbols “left reel 1L” — “middle reel 1C” — “right reel 1R” If the combination can be displayed, the game value of the re-game that allows the next game to be executed without inserting a new game medium is given.

4) Replay role 1 (RP1)
"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Replay 1 or Replay 2"
For each reel 1R, 1C, 1R, there are at most four other symbols between “Replay 1 or Replay 2” and “Replay 1 or Replay 2”. Are arranged in an almost evenly distributed manner. As will be described later, the combination of condition devices related to replay includes a case of RP1 alone, a case of triple overlap of RP1, RP2 and RP3, and a case of double overlap of RP2 and RP3. In this case, the replay 1 or the replay 2 is arranged in each row of the middle stage line which is an effective line regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R.

5) Replay role 2 (RP2)
"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"
For the left reel 1R and the right reel 1R, there are at most four other symbols between the top and bottom of “Bell 1 or Bell 2” and “Bell 1 or Bell 2”. Are arranged in an evenly distributed manner, and for the middle reel 1C, there are at most 4 other symbols between the top and bottom of “Replay 1 or Replay 2” and “Replay 1 or Replay 2”. The number of “Replay 1 or Replay 2” is almost uniformly distributed. When RP1, RP2, and RP3 are selected for triple overlap, or when RP2 and RP3 are selected for double overlap, if the stop button 6L, 6C, 6R is pressed in any order other than a specific order, The combination of symbols of Replay role 2 is lined up. As a result, “Replay 1 or Replay 2” is arranged on the upper right line which is an ineffective line.

6) Replay role 3 (RP3)
"Blank 1 or Blank 2 or Red Seven or Black Bar"-"Blank 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"
“Blank 1 or Blank 2” or “Red Seven or Black Bar” between the upper and lower sides of the left reel 1R, “Blank 2” between the upper and lower sides of the middle reel 1C, “Bell 1 or Bell 2” of the right reel 1R Between the upper and lower sides, there are at most four other symbols, and a large number of symbols corresponding to each column are arranged in an almost evenly distributed manner. When RP1, RP2, and RP3 are selected for triple overlap, or when RP2 and RP3 are selected for double overlap, if the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R are pressed in a specific order, they are replayed to each row of the middle line that is the active line Combinations of symbols for role 3 are lined up. As a result, “Replay 1 or Replay 2” is arranged on the upper line which is an ineffective line.

  The symbol combination “Blank 1 or Blank 2 or Red Seven or Black Bar”-“Blank 2”-“Bell 1 or Bell 2” relating to this replay role 3 (RP3) is the probability that the conditional device related to replay will operate. Gaming Machine Regulations Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) C (d) “Condition Device for Actuation of Type 1 Special Equipment or Equipment Continuous Actuation Equipment, Type 1 Special Corresponds to “specific symbol combination” in the case where a combination of specific symbols is displayed when the accessory and the continuous accessory operating device are not operating. As d trigger 2 which is one of so-called d trigger symbols and is a combination of symbols that trigger the transition from the first replay time RT1 which is the first gaming state described later to the second replay time RT2 which is the second gaming state. Used.

  “Winning combination” belonging to “Non-combining item” includes Bell combination 1 (FR1). As shown in the following 7), on the middle line mL which is an effective line, a combination of symbols of “design of the left reel 1L” — “design of the middle reel 1C” — “design of the right reel 1R” can be displayed. If it is possible, a predetermined number of game medals determined as a payout are paid out. In addition, the symbol FR means “small part relating to fruit”, which has been used for a long time in this type of technical field.

7) Bell role 1 (FR1);
“Replay 1 or Replay 2” − “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − “Replay 1 or Replay 2” pays out 10 sheets. As a result, “Bell 1 or Bell 2” is arranged on the right down line which is an ineffective line.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the “winning combination” belonging to “non-community” further includes a bell combination 2 (FR2), a bell combination 3 (FR3), a bell combination 4 (FR4), a bell combination 5 (FR5), It includes a bell role 6 (FR6), a bell role 7 (FR7), a bell role 8 (FR8), a bell role 9 (FR9), and a bell role 10 (FR10). As shown in the following 8) to 16), on the middle line mL which is an effective line, a combination of symbols of “design of the left reel 1L”-“design of the middle reel 1C”-“design of the right reel 1R” is displayed. (As a result, when "Bell 1 or Bell 2" is lined up on the upper line, which is an ineffective line), a predetermined number of game medals determined as payouts are paid out. 10 is a combination of the bell role 1 (FR1) or the bell role 2 (FR2), and when the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R becomes a predetermined correct order, the symbol of the bell role 1 or the bell role 2 A push order bell that serves as an operation order limitation that displays a combination of the above and displays a missed eye that triggers a transition to the first replay time RT1 from the initial gaming state RT0 or the like, which will be described later, when a push order mistake that is not in the correct answer order occurs. It uses the components of the condition device according to to 3.

8) Bell role 2 (FR2);
"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2" pays out 10 sheets.
9) Bell role 3 (FR3);
“Replay 1”-“Replay 1”-“Red Seven” pays out 10 cards.
10) Bell role 4 (FR4);
“Replay 1”-“Replay 1”-“Watermelon” pays out 10 cards.
11) Bell role 5 (FR5);
“Replay 1”-“Replay 2”-“Red Seven” pays out 10 cards.
12) Bell role 6 (FR6);
“Replay 1”-“Replay 2”-“Watermelon” pays out 10 cards.
13) Bell role 7 (FR7);
“Replay 2”-“Replay 1”-“Red Seven” pays out 10 cards.
14) Bell role 8 (FR8);
“Replay 2”-“Replay 1”-“Watermelon” pays out 10 cards.
15) Bell role 9 (FR9);
“Replay 2”-“Replay 2”-“Red Seven” pays out 10 cards.
16) Bell role 10 (FR10);
“Replay 2”-“Replay 2”-“Watermelon” pays out 10 cards.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the “winning combination” belonging to “non-combining” further includes a watermelon role (FR11), a horn cherry role 1 (FR12), a horn cherry role 2 (FR13), and a single cherry role (FR14). including. As shown in the following 17) to 20), a combination of symbols of “the symbol of the left reel 1L” — “the symbol of the middle reel 1C” — “the symbol of the right reel 1R” is displayed on the middle line mL that is the effective line. If it is possible, a predetermined number of game medals determined as respective payouts are paid out.

17) Watermelon role (FR11);
“Bell 1”-“Watermelon”-“Bell 1” pays out 6 cards. As a result, “watermelons” are arranged on the right down line which is an ineffective line.
18) Horn Cherry 1 (FR12);
“Black Bar”-“Blank 2”-“Replay 1 or Replay 2” pays out 4 sheets. As a result, “cherry” is positioned at the lower left corner corresponding to the lower stage of the left reel 1L.
19) Horn Cherry 2 (FR13);
“Blank 1”-“Blank 2”-“Replay 1 or Replay 2” pays out 4 sheets. Similarly, as a result, “cherry” is positioned at the lower left corner corresponding to the lower stage of the left reel 1L.
20) Single cherry role (FR14);
Pay out 2 cards with "Cherry"-"ANY"-"ANY". “ANY” corresponding to the middle reel 1C and the right reel 1R indicates that any symbol may be used.

  FIG. 7 shows, according to gaming state, that is, the initial gaming state RT0, the first gaming state, for determining whether or not each operation is possible for all condition devices including cases where each of the above winning combinations is won alone and when two or more winning combinations are won simultaneously. Game state (hereinafter referred to as the first replay time RT1. The replay probability is equivalent to 1 / 7.3 in the normal game, but the combination of symbols displayed depends on the operation of the stop switch. Using a specific condition device for determining whether or not the game is in progress, the replay specification is different from that of the initial game state, which is included in the concept of the replay time.), According to the second game state (hereinafter referred to as the second replay time RT2) The internal lottery determination value table is shown. The initial state after the reset process such as when the power is turned on always starts from the initial gaming state RT0. The determination values other than the conditional device relating to replay (replay) are the same without any difference due to the difference between the game states RT0, RT1, and RT2. A determination value of “0” means that there is no corresponding winning and the winning probability is zero.

  The gaming state is shifted from the gaming state of any one of these RT0, RT1, and RT2 in addition to the initial gaming state RT0, the first replay time RT1, and the second replay time RT2, and is a condition device related to the BB or RB accessory. In the game state during the so-called bonus internal winning where the operation of the game is carried over across game times, only the winning probability of re-playing is raised to a predetermined value, for example, 1/2, from 1 / 7.3 in normal gaming There are a third replay time and a gaming state during a game of winnings for winning all of the winning combinations each time during the game of BB, RB, and SB. From the table of FIG. The figures for the time and the gaming state during the game are omitted.

  The operation of each condition device is determined by an internal lottery performed by the main controller MC, and is used for an internal lottery that is updated at a high speed in the main controller MC based on the operation timing of the start lever 5 under a three-sheet maximum bet state. One internal lottery random number is extracted from the random number counter, and the determination value assigned to each condition device is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and the condition device at the time when the negative value is reached is selected.

  Then, while allowing only the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device related to the selected operation to be displayed on the effective line, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device not winning may be displayed on the effective line. Based on the operation timing of each stop button 6L, 6C, 6R, the corresponding reels 1L, 1C, 1R are stopped within the range of the maximum number of moving (maximum slip) frames of 4 frames. . Because there is a limit on the maximum number of sliding frames, even if the pressing order of each stop button 6L, 6C, 6R is not a problem, depending on the timing of pressing each button, the combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the winning combination Cannot be displayed on the screen, and some missing data is generated. Although the operation of the condition device related to the BB or RB character can be carried over across the game times, winning, replaying, the operation of the condition device related to the SB as the normal character and the operation of the normal character are one game. It ends when the result of is obtained, there is no carryover.

  The random number counter for internal lottery is defined on the RAM of the main controller MC to be described later. For example, the value is sequentially incremented within a range of 0H to 0FFFFH in hexadecimal notation (0 to 65535 in decimal notation) every 10 ns. A 2-byte counter is used. The determination value assigned to each condition device is stored in the internal lottery determination value table secured in the ROM data area of the main controller MC. In this example, only one for setting 1 is shown, but the actual machine stores six types of determination values for setting 2, for setting 3, for setting 4, for setting 5, and for setting 6. However, the numbers of each judgment value in FIG. 7 characteristically indicate the tendency of the actual machine, but do not guarantee that the simulation test and the real fire test in the gaming machine rules are actually passed. .

  “Setting” means a combination of probabilities that the respective condition devices are activated according to the prescribed number of winnings, re-games, and the action of the accessory or the consecutively-operating instrument (the gaming machine rule Article 6 Appendix) Second (3) f). Generally, the probability becomes higher as the setting 1 is the lowest probability, and the settings 2, 3, 4, and 5 are increased, and the setting 6 is the highest probability. This setting is determined outside business hours by a store manager-class game hall staff by operating a key switch or the like provided on the main controller MC, and the player cannot know or change the setting.

In the internal lottery determination value table, the following condition devices 1] to 21] and determination values corresponding to the respective condition devices are defined.
1] Big bonus;
The combination of condition devices is “BB” alone. The internal winning symbol to be associated with the winning width value for the AT operation described later is “Red Seven”.
2] Regular bonus;
The combination of condition devices is “RB” alone. The internal winning symbol will be “black bar”.
3] Single bonus;
The combination of condition devices is “SB” alone. The internal winning symbol will be a “chance”.

4] Normal replay;
The combination of condition devices is “RP1” alone. The internal winning symbol will be “Replay”.
This normal replay is determined based on the initial game state RT0, the second replay time RT2, and the third replay time, and is not determined based on the first replay time RT1. The determination value of the initial gaming state RT0 8978 is 8978/65536 = about 1 / 7.3 in terms of probability. 49986 which is the determination value of the second replay time RT2 is 49986/65536 = 1 / 1.31 in terms of probability. In the first replay time RT1, instead of the normal replay, the following pressing order replay 1 and pressing order replay 2 are determined.

5] Push order replay 1;
The push order replay 1 relates to one of special replay players (special replays) as a specific condition device in which the combination of symbols displayed differs depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R. The combination of the condition devices is a triple overlap of “RP1 + RP2 + RP3”. The internal winning symbol is “replay” as in normal replay.

  Of the six operation sequences in total, the correct push order in this push order replay 1 is the first right stop button 6R, the second middle stop button 6C, and the third left stop button 6L. In the case of pressing “right, middle, left”, so-called reverse pressing is as follows. When the correct answer is given in the pressing order, the combination of symbols related to the replay role 3 (RP3) shifts to the second replay time RT2. “Blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar” − “blank 2” − “bell 1 or bell 2” is displayed. Pressing order other than reverse pressing “Right, Left, Middle”, “Left, Middle, Right”, “Left, Right, Middle”, “Middle, Left, Right”, “Middle, Right, Left” It becomes a mistake, and “bell 1 or bell 2” — “replay 1 or replay 2” — “bell 1 or bell 2”, which is a combination of symbols related to the replay role 2 (RP2), is displayed.

6] Push order replay 2;
The push order replay 2 is also related to one of special replay players (special replays) as a specific condition device in which the combination of symbols displayed differs depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R. The combination of the condition devices is a double overlap of “RP2 + RP3”. The internal winning symbol is “replay” as in normal replay.

  Of the six operation sequences in total, the correct answer push order in this push order replay 2 is the first stop button 6R for the first, the left stop button 6L for the second, and the middle stop button 6C for the third. This is a case of the so-called reverse pinching push of “right, left, middle” that is pressed, and when the answer is correct in the order of pressing, the timing of the transition to the second replay time RT2 with the combination of symbols related to the replay role 3 (RP3) 2. “Blank 1 or Blank 2 or Red Seven or Black Bar” — “Blank 2” — “Bell 1 or Bell 2” is displayed. Other than reverse pinch push, press all in the case of “right, middle, left”, “left, middle, right”, “left, right, middle”, “middle, left, right”, “middle, right, left” An order error occurs, and “Bell 1 or Bell 2” — “Replay 1 or Replay 2” — “Bell 1 or Bell 2”, which is a combination of symbols related to the replay role 2 (RP2), is displayed.

  The push order replay 1 and the push order replay 2 are determined by the first replay time RT1, and the sum of the respective determination values 4489 is 8978/65536 = about 1 / 7.3 in terms of probability.

7] Push order bell 1;
The push order bell 1 displays a combination of predetermined symbols to be awarded when the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R is in a predetermined correct answer order, and a miss that does not become a prize when the push order is missed. Is related to one of the operation order limiting roles. The combination of the condition devices is a triple overlap of “FR1 + FR3 + FR6”, “FR1 + FR4 + FR5”, “FR1 + FR7 + FR10”, and “FR1 + FR8 + FR9” having mutually independent determination values. The internal winning symbol is “Bell”.

  The correct answer order of the push order bell 1 is that the left stop button 6L needs to be pressed first, and the second and subsequent stops are left first stop (1-*-*). “Replay 1 or Replay 2” — “Bell 1 or Bell 2” — “Replay 1 or Replay 2”, which is a combination of symbols related to the bell combination 1 (FR1), is displayed. In any other push order other than the first stop on the left, the push order is missed, and the missed place of the push order bell to be described later is displayed.

8] Push order bell 2;
The push order bell 2 also displays a combination of predetermined symbols that will be awarded when the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R is a predetermined correct answer order, and a miss that does not result in a prize when the push order is missed. Is related to one of the operation order limiting roles. Combinations of condition devices are triple overlaps of “FR2 + FR3 + FR10”, “FR2 + FR4 + FR9”, “FR2 + FR5 + FR8”, and “FR2 + FR6 + FR7”, which have mutually independent determination values. The internal winning symbol is “bell” as in the pressing order bell 1.

  The correct answer order of the push order bell 2 is that the middle stop button 6C needs to be pushed first, and the second and subsequent orders are middle first stops (* -1- *). “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − “Bell 1 or Bell 2”, which is a combination of symbols relating to the bell role 2 (FR2), is displayed. In any other push order other than the middle first stop, the push order is missed, and the missed push order bell to be described later is displayed.

9] Push order bell 3;
The push order bell 3 also displays a combination of predetermined symbols that will be awarded when the operation order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R is a predetermined correct answer order, and a miss that does not result in a prize when the push order is missed. Is related to one of the operation order limiting roles. Combinations of condition devices are triple overlaps of “FR2 + FR3 + FR9”, “FR2 + FR5 + FR7”, “FR2 + FR6 + FR8”, and “FR2 + FR4 + FR10”, which have mutually independent determination values. The internal winning symbol is “bell” as in the push order bells 1 and 2.

  The correct answer order of the push order bell 3 is that the right stop button 6R needs to be pressed first, and the second and subsequent orders are the right first stop (*-*-1). “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − “Bell 1 or Bell 2”, which is a combination of symbols relating to the bell role 2 (FR2), is displayed. In any other push order other than the first stop on the right, the push order is missed, and a missed portion of the push order bell to be described later is displayed.

10] single watermelon;
The single watermelon is positioned as a special winning combination (special small combination), which is a rare small combination with a relatively low probability of winning, and the combination of condition devices is only “FR11 (watermelon combination)” alone. The internal winning symbol will be “Watermelon”.

11] Corner check;
Kakucho is also positioned as a special winning role (special role) with a relatively low probability of winning, and the combination of condition devices is “FR12 (horn cherry role 1) + FR13 (horn cherry role 2)” The double overlap. The internal winning symbol will be “Chierry”.

12] single cho;
The single cho is also positioned as a special winning combination (special small combination) which is a rare small combination with a relatively low probability of winning, and the combination of condition devices is only “FR14 (single cherry combination)” alone. The internal winning symbol will be “Cherry” as well as Kakucho.

  As described above, when the condition device of any one of 1] to 12] is not activated, the internal winning symbol is “disengaged”.

FIG. 8 shows a missed eye displayed due to a push order error when any of the condition devices according to push order bells 1 to 3 is operated. The missing points are as follows.
"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"
"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"
"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Red Seven"
"Replay 1 or Replay 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Watermelon"

  These missed points are used as d trigger 11, d trigger 12, d trigger 13, d trigger 14, which are combinations of symbols that trigger the transition from the initial gaming state RT0 to the first replay time RT1. It is used as a so-called replay punk symbol (or “lippan symbol” for short) that is demoted from the replay time RT2 to the first replay time RT1.

  FIG. 9 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state to be shifted under the control of the main control device MC by the gaming state transition means X constructed on the ROM of the main control device MC. After the reset process when the power is turned on, the game starts from the initial gaming state RT0. In this initial gaming state RT0, when any of the condition devices related to the push order bells 1 to 3 is operated, any missed point d trigger 11, d trigger 12, d trigger 13, d trigger 14 is displayed due to a push order error. Then, the next game time shifts to the first replay time RT1. Note that the simulation test stipulated in Article 6 Attached Table 5 (1) B (F) of the gaming machine rule is based on the premise that there is no omission, so there is no need to consider the transition to the first replay time RT1, That ball can be easily obtained only in the initial gaming state RT0.

  In the first replay time RT1, instead of the normal replay (RP1), the push order replay 1 (RP1 + RP2 + RP3) and the push order replay 2 (RP2 + RP3), which are special replay players relating to the specific condition device, are determined. The replay probability is equal to about 1 / 7.3 of the normal value. From the initial gaming state RT0, the specification is such that the first replay time RT1 can be easily shifted to the first replay time RT1 by dropping the push order bells 1 to 3, so that the first replay time RT1 spends the most gaming time. It becomes a normal gaming state. Further, according to the viewpoint, the first replay time RT1 is also a so-called Hamari game state in which a relatively low payout rate continues for a long time.

  In the first replay time RT1, when the condition device relating to the push order replay 1 or 2 is operated, the combination of symbols relating to the replay role 3 (RP3) by the correct push order is “blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar. When "-" Blank 2 "-" Bell 1 or Bell 2 "is displayed, the next game time becomes a re-game and shifts from the next game time to the second replay time RT2.

  However, it is generally difficult to display the combination of symbols related to the replay combination 3 (RP3) unless the assist display means A, which will be described later informing the player of the correct push order, is activated. In operation, since there is provided a penalty means PE described later that imposes a predetermined disadvantage when the first button other than the left stop button 6L is pressed first, the combination of symbols related to the replay role 3 (RP3) is effectively displayed. Is very difficult, and even if the condition device related to push order replay 1 or 2 is activated, the combination of symbols related to replay role 2 (RP2) “Bell 1 or Bell 2”-“Replay 1 or Replay 2” -"Bell 1 or Bell 2" is displayed and the next game round becomes a replay but stops at the first replay time RT1.

  At the second replay time RT2, the replay probability is 1 / 1.31 which is significantly higher than about 1 / 7.3 of the normal value, and the replay condition device frequently operates. Moreover, in fact, in most cases, the combination of symbols related to the replay combination 3 (RP3) can be displayed by the correct push order at the first replay time RT1 on the premise that the assist display means A is operating. For this reason, when the first replay time RT1 shifts to the second replay time RT2, the assist replay time, that is, an advantageous gaming state of ART is obtained.

  The second replay time RT2 is not limited to a predetermined finite number of times, but has a specification that can continue indefinitely. However, when the operation of the assist display means A is finished and the navigation for informing the correct push order of the push order bells 1 to 3 is interrupted, the missed push order bell is displayed due to the incorrect push order and the second replay time is displayed. RT2 is demoted from the next game to the first replay time RT1 in accordance with the release condition.

  In any game state of the initial game state RT0, the first replay time RT1, and the second replay time RT2, the condition device related to the BB or RB character is activated and “red seven” or “black” is played in the game. If the “Bar” triplet can be established, the game state is changed from the next game round to the game state of the accessory game, and the “Red Seven” or “Black Bar” triple is established in the game. If not, the game proceeds from the next game round to the third replay time during the bonus internal winning. From the third replay time during the bonus internal winning, the game state is shifted to the game state of the bonus game. After the end of the bonus game related to BB, the game is returned to the initial game state RT0. However, after the bonus game related to RB is ended, the game state before the transition to the original game state or the third replay time is set. ing.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the control device CN of the gaming machine incorporated in the gaming machine housing 8B. This control device CN transmits a main control device MC that constitutes a “main board” in the game machine rules that play the main control of the game functioning as a game progression means, and transmits from this main control device MC according to the one-way communication specification. The information to be received, and the effect display means of the effect display device 7 including the liquid crystal display device 70, the display except the game basic lamps 30 and the lighting means of the lamps, and the sound output from the speakers 91 to 94, etc. And a peripheral control device SC that constitutes a “peripheral board” referred to in a gaming machine rule that functions as a means for performing peripheral control.

  The main control device MC includes a main CPU (central processing unit), a ROM (read-only memory), a RAM (random-access memory), a data transmission circuit DAT, an input port, and an output port. The main CPU reads the main program stored in the ROM based on the timing of the system clock, and executes various processes based on the read program. The main CPU may be a ROM / RAM integrated type, and in this case, the external ROM and RAM can be omitted.

  The main controller MC executes processes for executing various lottery processes including internal lottery, processes for transmitting the results of the executed lotteries from the data transmission circuit DAT to the peripheral controller SC in a one-way manner, winning and replaying, and bonuses ( Affecting the outcome of the game, such as the processing of operating the accessory continuous operation device), the process of rotating the reel rotation device, ie, controlling the start / stop of each of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R, Or take charge of processing that may be affected. In the ROM, a control area of a main program constructed by an assembler language or the like for executing these processes, and a data area defined in various tables referred to by the main program are secured.

  The main program determines whether or not the above-described multiple types of condition devices can be operated based on basic processing as a spinning-reel game machine, that is, a game start operation by operating the start lever 5 with the game medium inserted. The internal lottery is performed, and from the game opening process for starting the rotation of each reel 1L, 1C, 1R, based on the operation of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R, within a predetermined movement allowable range, that is, a maximum of 4 frames Within the range of the number of moving (maximum slip) frames, the rotation of the corresponding reels 1L, 1C, 1R is stopped, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery is displayed on the effective line And a series of game progress processes are executed up to a game end stage process in which a game value corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is given to the player.

  The main CPU controls stoppable lamps 61, 62, and 63 that are turned on when a stop operation can be received by the stop buttons 6L, 6C, and 6R via the output port and the LED driver circuit Dr1. Further, the stepping motors 12L, 12C, and 12R that rotate and stop the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are controlled via the output port and the motor driver circuit Dr2. Each motor 12L, 12C, 12R, for example, rotates once in 400 steps, and the symbol interval of one frame is 20 steps between symbol numbers 1 and 0 which are the joints of the reel bands 10L, 10C, 10R, and the others are each 19 steps. Further, the game basic lamps 30 are controlled via the output port and the LED driver circuit Dr3.

  Further, when a game medal is additionally inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 after operating the start lever 5 in the three-sheet maximum bet state from the main CPU via the output port and the solenoid driver circuit Dr4, the medal is indicated. The medal blocker 22 discharged from the discharge port 8M is controlled, and the start / stop of the medal payout motor 24 for operating the medal payout device HP including the medal payout hopper is controlled via the output port and the hopper motor driver circuit Dr5. ing.

  The peripheral control device SC includes a sub CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a data receiving circuit DAR, an input port, and an output port. The sub CPU reads an effect program stored in the ROM based on the timing of the system clock signal on the sub CPU side, performs various setting processes based on the read program, and is transmitted from the data transmission circuit DAT. It is in charge of passive production control based on information including a command (command) determined by the main controller MC received by the data receiving circuit DAR.

  Information received by the peripheral control device SC includes an internal winning flag for identifying a condition device related to an operation determined in various lottery processes including an internal lottery executed by the main control device MC, and a condition device related to the operation. In addition to the internal winning symbol corresponding to and corresponding to the AT winning width value, the presence / absence of a freeze executed by the freeze anomaly operation executing means Y described later, an anomalous operation pattern, and the like are also included. In addition, a game medal insertion complete signal and a payout complete signal, a start signal for each reel 1L, 1C, 1R, a stop signal for each reel (each stop button 6L, 6C, 6R), and winning / replaying based on the combination determination result of symbols. Information on whether or not a game and an accessory (including an accessory continuous operation device) is activated, update information of a game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, etc.), error information, etc. Or various information transmitted without delay at the time of detection is included.

  The internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation and corresponding to the AT winning width value is not included in the information transmitted from the main controller MC to the peripheral controller SC, but is the internal winning symbol transmitted from the main controller MC. The peripheral control device SC that has received the flag may generate internal winning symbol information based on the received internal winning flag.

  The sub CPU controls lighting of the cabinet displays 81 to 88 via the output port and the LED driver circuit Dr6. In addition, three symbols of the upper U, middle M, and lower D of each reel 1L, 1C, 1R displayed on the display window 80 via the output port and the LED driver circuit Dr7, a total of nine symbols, each reel band 10L. , 10C, 10R individually controlled to turn on the reel back lamps F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9. Further, the display of the liquid crystal display device 70 is controlled via the output port and the LCD driver circuit Dr8, and the lighting of the game effect lamps W1 to W6 is controlled via the output port and the LED driver circuit Dr9. Sound effects and the like that are output from the speakers 91 to 94 are controlled via the amplifier circuit Dr10.

  The reel back lamps F1 to F9 are displayed on a valid line, when a combination of symbols for winning, replaying, or a combination (including a combination continuous operation device) is displayed, the combination of the symbols is displayed. It is possible to blink a specific reel back lamp located behind each symbol on the line, or to light all reel back lamps in cooperation according to various lighting patterns.

In the main program stored in the ROM of the main controller MC, the following means are constructed by software.
[1] Game state transition means X
This gaming state transition means X is for transitioning the gaming state according to the gaming state transition diagram shown in FIG. 9, and includes an initial gaming state RT0, a first replay time RT1, a second replay time RT2, and a third The game state between the replay time and the accessory game is shifted based on the display of the transition trigger symbol or the like.

  The first replay time RT1 is the condition device related to the special replaying player of the push order replays 1 and 2, which is a specific condition device that shows different combinations of symbols displayed depending on the operation of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R. This is the first gaming state in which operation is determined. The second replay time RT2 is when the condition device related to the replay has a higher operation probability than the first game state and the condition device related to the special replay combination of the push order replays 1 and 2 in the first game state is operating. Transition from the first gaming state on condition that d opportunity 2 which is a predetermined transition opportunity symbol combination included in the displayed symbol combination is displayed, and the push order bell which is a predetermined release condition is missed It is the second gaming state that shifts to the first gaming state where the operation probability of the condition device related to re-gaming is low by displaying the d triggers 11 to 14 as eyes. The gaming state transition means X shifts between a plurality of gaming states including the first and second gaming states.

[2] Freeze irregular drive execution means Y
This freeze irregular drive execution means Y is the first stage for deriving the result of one game after passing through the number of latent games FN determined by the freeze preparation means Z described below. Immediately after the game start operation by the player, the normal operation of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R is temporarily suspended, and the irregularities determined by the freeze preparation means Z described below under irregular conditions different from normal and irrespective of the game results The reels 1L, 1C, 1R are irregularly driven in any one of the operation patterns 1 to 4 and then stopped, and a predetermined freeze symbol determined by the freeze preparation means Z is displayed in the display window 80.

  The display of the freeze symbol is realized by stopping the combination of symbols that can be stopped on the active line when the condition device corresponding to the internal winning symbol is activated, assuming that the freeze symbol is the internal winning symbol. Yes. Although it is a pseudo display, it is for effectively giving the player a sense of expectation for AT as usual. After the freeze symbol is displayed, after a predetermined confirmation time, for example, about 1 second, the freeze is released and the normal game progress is resumed. The reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are normally automatically rotated to the normal rotation side based on the game start operation by the operation of the start lever 5 immediately before the freeze is inserted, and the start lever 5 immediately before the freeze is inserted. It becomes possible to stop with a combination of symbols according to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery based on the operation of.

[3] Freeze preparation means Z
This freeze preparation means Z determines the number of latent games FN until the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is next activated every time a predetermined specific game condition is satisfied, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is relatively From “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Black Bar”, “Red Seven” which are the internal winning symbols corresponding to the condition devices that are low but the rate at which the assist display means A is permitted to operate is relatively high A freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed when the freeze irregular operation executing means Y is activated is determined.

  The predetermined specific game condition for operating the freeze preparation means Z is that the special winning combination is a rare winning combination that has a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery but a relatively high rate at which the assist display means A is permitted to operate. At the time of winning, that is, when the condition device FR11 related to “Watermelon” is operated, or when the condition device FR12 + FE13 related to the angle checker belonging to “Cherry” is operated, or the condition device FR14 related to the single checker belonging to “Cherry” is operated It is time. Therefore, in principle, the latent game number FN and the like are rewritten whenever a rare small combination is won.

  However, after the number of latent games FN determined by the freeze preparation means Z decreases to a predetermined value or less as the game progresses, for example, after FN becomes 8 or less the predetermined number of closest games, the number of latent games FN is zero ( In the period up to 0), even if a rare small role that is a special winning combination is won, the freeze preparation means Z is not operated, and the freeze irregular action execution means Y is operated with the latent game number FN being zero (0) It is in the specification to let you.

  The freeze preparation means Z has a specification for determining an irregular action pattern to be executed by the freeze irregular action execution means Y from any of a plurality of predetermined irregular action patterns (freezes 1 to 4) described later.

In the production program stored in the ROM of the peripheral control device SC, the following means are constructed by software.
[4] Assist display means A
This assist display means A is based on the information received from the main control device MC when the operation is permitted in the following assist operation determination means B or the second assist operation determination means B2. The operation information including the pressing order of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to “” is displayed for a predetermined number of games, specifically, for example, the minimum number of games of 40 that starts counting down from the second replay time RT2. While displaying on the liquid crystal display device 70 which comprises the apparatus 7, the forward press lamp W4, the middle press lamp W5, and the reverse push lamp W6 which comprise the effect display apparatus 7 are lighted suitably, and the combination of the symbol which concerns on an internal lottery is displayed. Perform the intended production.

[5] Assist operation determination means B
This assist operation determination means B is based on the information received from the main controller MC “internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by internal lottery”, that is, “out”, “replay”, “bell”, According to “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance eye”, “black bar”, “red seven”, the AT winning range numerical value is divided and defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC defined later. For example, a 2-byte counter that increments a value in the range of 0H to 0FFFFH in hexadecimal notation (0 to 65535 in decimal notation) every 10 ns is defined on the RAM of the peripheral control device SC. Whether or not the operation of the assist display means A is permitted is determined based on whether or not the random value extracted from the effect random number counter is within the AT winning range numerical value.

[6] Second assist operation determination means B2
The second assist operation determining means B2 is configured to display “freeze symbol”, that is, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” based on information received from the main control device MC when the freeze irregular operation executing means Y is operated. , Referring to a table to be described later defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC that is defined by dividing the AT winning width numerical value for each of these according to the “black bar” and “red seven”, and the RAM of the peripheral control device SC Whether the assist display means A is permitted to operate is determined based on whether or not the random number value extracted from the effect random number counter defined above is within the AT winning range numerical value.

[7] Assist operation probability changing means V
This assist operation probability changing means V is based on information received from the main control device MC “internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by internal lottery”, that is, “out”, “replay”, “bell” , “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Black Bar”, “Red Seven” are defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC that is defined by dividing the variable winning width numerical value for each of them. Referring to a table which will be described later, assist operation determination means B depending on whether or not a random number value extracted from the effect random number counter defined on the RAM of the peripheral control device SC or a random number counter similar thereto is within a variation winning range numerical value. The assist display means A is promoted or reduced from a low-accuracy specification to a high-accuracy specification between a low-accuracy specification with a relatively low expected value that permits operation and a high-accuracy specification with a relatively high expected value. Sure It remains of like, or kept from high 確仕 like demotion or high 確仕 like the low 確仕 like, vary in either.

[8] Second assist operation probability changing means V2
This second assist operation probability changing means V2 is applied to “freeze symbol” based on information received from main controller MC, that is, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance eye”, “black bar”, “red seven”. Accordingly, the effect random number counter defined on the RAM of the peripheral control device SC is referred to by referring to a table to be described later defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC that is defined by dividing the variable winning range numerical value for each of them. A low-accuracy specification in which the expected value that the assist display means A is permitted to operate is relatively lowered by the second assist operation determining means B2 depending on whether or not the random number value extracted from the same random number counter is within the variation winning width value. Promote from low-accuracy specification to high-accuracy specification or maintain low-accuracy specification between high-accuracy specifications with relatively high expected values, or demote or upgrade from high-accuracy specifications to low-accuracy specifications Ma Maintain, vary in either.

[9] Penalty means PE
The penalty means PE has a predetermined penalty order at the first replay time RT1 when the assist display means A is not in operation, and the reverse push “right, middle, left” and the reverse pinch push “right, left, middle” For example, when a button other than the left stop button 6L is operated for the first time and this is found from the received information from the main controller MC, a predetermined penalty is imposed which is disadvantageous to the player.

  The penalty is not determined by the assist operation determination means B and the second assist operation determination means B2 for a certain period (for example, during 10 games). Instead of this, or in combination with this, even if the assist display means A is activated, the push order navigation of the push order bells 1 to 3 and / or push order replays 1 and 2 is not issued for a certain period, for example, 20 games. Penalties may be imposed.

  FIG. 11 shows the flow of one game process performed by the main CPU of the main controller MC. The main CPU determines whether or not there is a game start operation by operating the start lever 5 with the game medium inserted (step S0). The insertion of game media includes direct insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 2, operation of the Max bet button 3, and automatic insertion by re-playing in the previous game. When there is a game start operation, since this embodiment is a three-sheet dedicated machine, it is determined whether or not the number of multiplied sheets is a prescribed number of three (step S1). As long as these two conditions are not satisfied, steps S0 and S1 are looped to enter a standby state.

  When the specified number is satisfied in step S1, strictly speaking, the specified number is satisfied and the game time interval managed by the main CPU from the start of the previous game has passed a predetermined minimum game time interval of 4.1 seconds. If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the main CPU executes internal lottery processing after waiting for 4.1 seconds to elapse (step S2). For 4.1 seconds, it is the same as that for re-games (“Technical Standard Interpretation Criteria”, 2. (4) (1) (i)) in each theory, “games of approximately 400 yen per minute” No. “Regulations for Enforcement of Laws on Customs Businesses and Optimization of Business” forbidden to have the ability to play games using a number of game medals or game balls exceeding the number corresponding to the charge. In the table of Article 7, it comes from the first request of a spinning machine, and this point has been applied since the age of Unit 4.

  In the internal lottery process, one internal lottery random number is extracted from the internal lottery random number counter, and an internal lottery determination value table (stored in the ROM of the main controller MC) according to the difference in the gaming state managed on the same RAM ( Refer to FIG. 7) during RT0, RT1, RT2, and sequentially subtract the judgment value assigned to each condition device from the acquired random value for internal lottery, and the condition device at the time when it becomes a negative value Determining the action or winning. In the case of any single winning, the operation of one applicable condition device is determined, and in the case of any double winning, the operation of a plurality of condition devices related to the overlapping winning is determined, and the operation of any of the condition devices is determined. If not, a loss is determined, and based on the results of the internal lottery, the internal winning flag for each combination of condition devices defined on the RAM of the main controller MC is rewritten and the internal winning symbol is rewritten.

  After the internal lottery process, if the game is not in play (step S3), the number of latent games FN until the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is activated next (initial value 0FFFFH is set in hexadecimal notation when the power is turned on) When the number of latent games FN is not 0 (step S5) and the number of latent games FN has not decreased to a predetermined value, for example, 8 or less (step S6), the specific game condition is satisfied. Is determined (step S7). The specific game condition is that a special winning combination that is a rare small combination is won in the internal lottery process in step S2. That is, when the condition device FR11 related to the “watermelon” which is a rare small role is operated, or when the condition device FR12 + FE13 related to the angle check belonging to the “cherry” which is a rare small role is operated, or “ The specific game condition is satisfied at any time during the operation of the condition device FR14 related to the single cherry belonging to “Cherry”.

  If the specific game condition is satisfied, the freeze symbol lottery is executed in step S8 which is one of the components of the freeze preparation means Z. In this freeze symbol lottery, one number is acquired from a random number counter for freeze lottery that is updated at a high speed within a range of 128 of 0 to 127 defined on the RAM of the main controller MC, and from the acquired number, “watermelon”, Lottery values 64, 32, 16, 12, and 4 corresponding to each of the “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Black Bar”, and “Red Seven” freeze symbols are sequentially subtracted and the negative values are obtained. Is determined to be a freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed when the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is operated next time, and a table TBL to be referred to in subsequent processing such as determination of the number of latent games FN is determined to be either a, b, or c. .

  For the freeze symbol, the watermelon and cherry cherries are easily selected at a relatively high rate (watermelon 64/128 = 1/2, cherry 32/128 = 1/4). Thus, the reference table TBL has a specification in which a is easily selected. As described below, according to the reference table TBLa, the number of hidden games FN tends to be relatively small, and in combination with this, in order to effectively give a player a sense of expectation for ART from a normal game. It is. On the contrary, “Red Seven” corresponding to BB is difficult to be selected as a freeze symbol (4/128 = 1/32), and correspondingly, the reference table TBLc is also difficult to select. The freeze symbol “chance eye”, “black bar”, and the corresponding reference table TBLb have specifications that are more difficult to select than the rare small combination and easier to select than the red seven.

  After step S8, in step S9, which is one of the components of the freeze preparation means Z, a lottery game number lottery that is a basic game number for determining the latent game number FN is executed. In this freeze game number lottery, one number is obtained from the random number counter for freeze lottery or a random number counter that is updated at high speed within the range of 128 of 0 to 127 defined on the RAM of the main controller MC similar thereto, From the obtained numbers, the lottery values determined for each of the reference tables TBLa, b, c are sequentially subtracted in correspondence with the number of games (each number of basic games) of 64 times, 128 times, 192 times, and 256 times. The value at the time of reaching the value is determined as the number of basic games until the next freeze irregular operation execution means Y is activated.

  As the number of games that are the basic number of hidden games FN, in the case of the reference table TBLa, the shortest of 64 times is easily selected and the longest of 192 times or 256 times is not selected. In the case of the reference table TBLb, the number of games is 128. It is easy to select the number of times, and the longest 256 times are not selected. In the case of the reference table TBLc, the specification is selected uniformly from the shortest 64 times to the longest 256 times. In the case of the freeze symbol “Red Seven” where the reference table is TBLc, the specification is such that the AT is almost won as will be described later, and in combination with this, it is better later when the interval between freezes is large. This is to effectively give a player a sense of expectation that there may be a case.

  After step S9, the number of games (basic number of games) determined in step S9 by step S10, which is one of the components of freeze preparation means Z, is set to the freeze lottery random number counter used for the determination or the same as this. Of the numbers obtained from the counter, the lower 5 bits 0 to 31 are added to obtain the actual number of hidden games FN. Therefore, the number of hidden games FN is 64 to 95 times, 128 to 159 times, 192 to 223 times, 256 to 287 times, and the appropriate range counted from the winning of the rare small role by internal lottery. Freezing can be expected within the flying chance zone.

  After step S10, a freeze that determines an irregular operation pattern for irregularly operating the reels 1L, 1C, 1R under the occurrence of the freeze when the freeze irregular operation executing means Y is activated by step S11, which is one of the components of the freeze preparation means Z. Reel production lottery is executed. This freeze reel production lottery obtains one number from the random number counter for freeze lottery or a random number counter that is updated at high speed within the range of 128 of 0 to 127 defined on the RAM of the main controller MC similar to this. A negative lottery value is sequentially subtracted from the obtained numbers for each of the reference tables TBLa, b, c corresponding to the irregular operation patterns of Freeze 1, Freeze 2, Freeze 3, and Freeze 4, which will be described later. The reel effect at the time when the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is actuated next time is determined.

  In the irregular operation pattern, Freeze 1 is under unusual irregularity conditions where the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are normally rotated to the normal rotation side as usual and the stoppable lamp is kept off while the freeze occurs. Displays a message prompting the user to press the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R on the liquid crystal display device 70, and the determined freeze symbol is an internal winning symbol based on the operation of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R. If the freeze symbol is “Watermelon”, it is FR11. If the freeze symbol is “Cherry”, the corner check and the single checker, for example, the corner check FR12 + FR13. If the freeze symbol is “Chance”, then the freeze symbol is SB. If the black bar is RB, if the freeze symbol is “Red Seven”, the normal condition is assumed when each condition device of BB is activated. According Le stopping control table, reel 1L, 1C, stops 1R.

  In this case, because there is a limit on the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, depending on the timing of pressing each of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R, a freeze symbol is not always displayed. If the freeze symbol is “Watermelon”, the disengagement when “Watermelon” is won in the internal lottery will be displayed. However, during such anomalous operation under the occurrence of a freeze, even if there is a line related to winning or the operation of an accessory on the active line, there will be no medal payout or a transition to an accessory game, and it will be related to the outcome of the game. Therefore, the restriction on the maximum number of sliding symbols may be abolished, and a combination of symbols that will surely operate a winning or a combination corresponding to a freeze symbol may be displayed.

  In the irregular operation pattern, Freeze 2 is a game under a different irregular condition than usual, in which the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are normally rotated to the normal rotation side as usual and the stoppable lamp remains off while the freeze occurs. Regardless of the operation of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R by the user, the determined freeze symbol is automatically displayed after a predetermined time, for example, about 5 seconds.

  That is, if the freeze symbol is “watermelon”, “bell 1”-“watermelon”-“bell 1” related to FR11 is automatically stopped on the middle effective line, and “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“ Align watermelon. If the freeze symbol is “cherry”, “black bar” related to FR12— “blank 2” — “replay 1 or replay 2” or “blank 1” — “blank 2” related to FR13 on the middle effective line— “Replay 1 or Replay 2” is automatically stopped, and “Cherry” is displayed in the lower left corner, which is the lower stage of the left reel 1L. If the freeze symbol is “chance eyes”, “blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar”-“blank 2”-“blank 2” related to SB is automatically stopped on the middle effective line and the chance eyes are displayed. Let If the freeze symbol is “black bar”, “black bar”-“black bar”-“black bar” relating to RB is automatically stopped on the middle effective line, and three “black bars” are arranged. If the freeze symbol is "Red Seven", "Red Seven"-"Red Seven"-"Red Seven" related to BB are automatically stopped on the middle effective line, and three "Red Seven" are arranged.

  During the irregular operation pattern, Freeze 3 is a game under a different irregular condition than usual, in which the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are normally rotated to the normal rotation side in the normal manner and the stoppable lamp is kept off while the freeze occurs. Regardless of the user's operation of the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R, after a certain period of time, for example, about 5 seconds, all kinds of freeze symbols “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance eyes”, “black bar” , “Red Seven” is repeated one by one by repeating a temporary stop for a predetermined extremely short time, for example, about 0.2 seconds, and a re-variation for a predetermined short time, for example, about 1 second. After displaying “Red Seven” one by one, finally, the determined freeze symbol is displayed.

  That is, after rotating for about 5 seconds, after a temporary stop for about 0.2 seconds in a display mode in which the frozen pattern displaying “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” on the right-down line is watermelon, After a 1 second re-variation, after temporarily stopping for about 0.2 seconds in the display mode when the frozen symbol with “Cherry” displayed in the lower left corner is a cherry, the middle effective line After a temporary stop for about 0.2 seconds in the display mode when the freeze pattern displaying "Blank 1 or Blank 2 or Red Seven or Black Bar"-"Blank 2"-"Blank 2" is a chance, After a re-variation of about 1 second, temporarily stop for about 0.2 seconds in the display mode when the frozen symbol displaying “black bar”-“black bar”-“black bar” on the middle active line is a black bar. After about 1 second of re-variation, the middle In the display mode when the freeze symbol displaying "Red Seven"-"Red Seven"-"Red Seven" is red seven, temporarily stop for about 0.2 seconds, then determine after re-variation for about 1 second The display is stopped in a display mode based on the frozen symbol.

  In the irregular operation pattern, Freeze 4 is a game under a different irregular condition than usual, in which the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are normally rotated to the normal rotation side as usual and the stoppable lamp is kept off while the freeze occurs. Regardless of the operation of the stop button 6L, 6C, 6R by the user, after a predetermined period of time, for example, about 5 seconds, a freeze symbol having a lower rank of expectation that is automatically selected as an AT win is determined for a predetermined freeze symbol. After temporarily stopping for a short time, for example, about 1 second, it is changed again, and after a predetermined time, for example, about 3 seconds, the freeze symbol that has been determined is displayed.

  The freeze 4 has a specification that is limitedly selected in the reference table TBLb or TBLc, and the freeze symbol to be determined is any one of “chance eyes”, “black bar”, and “red seven”. When the determined freeze symbol is “Chance”, the display mode corresponding to “Cherry”, which is one rank lower than the chance, is expected to be about 1 as shown below (“Cherry” is displayed in the lower left corner). After a temporary stop for 2 seconds, after a re-variation of about 3 seconds, the display mode of the chance line in which “blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar” − “blank 2” − “blank 2” is arranged in the middle effective line Stop at. In addition, when the determined freeze symbol is “black bar”, after temporarily stopping for about 1 second in the display mode corresponding to “chance eye”, which is a rank lower than the black bar, the expectation of winning the AT is about 3 seconds, After the second change, the display is stopped in a black bar display mode in which “black bar” − “black bar” − “black bar” is arranged on the middle effective line. In addition, when the determined freeze symbol is “Red Seven”, after temporarily stopping for about 1 second in the display mode corresponding to “Black Bar”, which is a lower rank expectation of winning the AT than Red Seven, about 3 After the second change, the display is stopped in a red seven display mode in which “red seven” — “red seven” — “red seven” are arranged in the middle effective line. This is to effectively increase the interest in gaming by raising the degree of expectation.

  If it is determined in step S5 that the number of latent games FN is 0, a freeze start command specifying information including the determined freeze symbol and the irregular action pattern (any one of freezes 1 to 4) is sent to the peripheral controller SC. Through the freeze start transmission process to be transmitted (step S12), the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is operated to execute the freeze reel effect by any of freezes 1 to 4 (step S13). Each irregular operation mode of freezes 1 to 4 is as described above. After each irregular action, in the case of Freeze 1, after a confirmation time of 1 second after stopping based on the player's operation, in the case of Freeze 2-4, the confirmation time of 1 second after stopping based on the last automatic stop After the elapse of time, the end of the irregular reel effect under the freeze is determined and the freeze is released (step S14). The combination of symbols displayed at the end of the reel production under the occurrence of freeze has nothing to do with the game result, and there is no payout of medals or transition to an accessory game.

  After the reel production end determination in step 14, or after step S11, or after it is determined in step S6 that the number of latent games FN is 8 or less, or in step S7, there is no winning of a rare small role and the specific game condition After it has not been determined that the game has been established, or after it has been determined in step S3 that an accessory game is in progress, management is performed on the RAM of the main controller MC by a game start transmission process including an accessory game and a normal game. A game start command specifying information including the game state to be played (RT0, RT1, RT2, and a bonus game) and information including the internal winning flag rewritten and updated by the internal lottery process and the internal winning symbol is transmitted to the peripheral controller SC After that (step S15), normal reel control processing is executed (step S16). Here, the normal reel control is a concept that is opposed to the reel control under freezing.

  In the normal reel control process, the main CPU accelerates each reel 1L, 1C, 1R in the normal rotation direction to perform normal operation. On the condition that each reel 1L, 1C, 1R has reached a constant speed of about 80 revolutions per minute, the stoppable lamps 61, 62, 63 built in each stop button 6L, 6C, 6R are turned on, and the player The reel stop control based on the operation is executed.

  In the reel stop control, the main CPU determines whether the game state is different from a game other than an accessory game or an accessory game, the internal winning flag, and what stop button 6L, 6C, 6R is pressed. Accordingly, a reel stop control table in which the symbol number and the number of sliding symbols of each reel 1L, 1C, 1R are set in advance is read from the ROM, and set in the stop control table based on the operation timing of the stop buttons 6L to 6R. According to the number of sliding frames (the number of frames set to 4 frames or less), only the combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the winning is allowed to be displayed on the effective line, and the symbol corresponding to the condition device not winning Each of the corresponding reels 1L to 1R is stopped so that the combination is not displayed on the active line. Each time one stop button 6L, 6C, 6R is pressed, a reel stop command specifying the difference between left, middle and right is transmitted to the sub CPU side.

  Note that the reel stop control is replaced with a table control method using a stop control table, or in combination with this, one frame in sequence starting from a design that immediately stops the number of sliding frames when the stop buttons 6L to 6R are operated. Control control system that determines whether or not it can be stopped according to the result of the internal lottery on the effective line when sliding, 2 frame sliding, 3 frame sliding, 4 frame sliding, and stops the symbol that becomes the maximum or minimum slip May be used.

  In the normal reel control process, when all the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are stopped, the main CPU internally stores in the symbol counter etc. on the RAM of the main controller MC what symbols are stopped on the display window 80. Based on this internal memory, the combination of symbols on the active line is determined (winning, replaying, determination of success or failure of winnings), and a symbol is given according to the result of the internal lottery. The combination determination process is performed. Thus, in the case of winning a prize, the game medal of the predetermined payout amount is paid out. In the case of re-playing, the next game is prepared for automatic insertion processing without inserting a new game medal. Prepare for the subsequent games to enter into an easy-to-win game, and in the case of d-trigger symbols (d-trigger 11-14), prepare to shift the next game state to the first replay time RT1. In the case of the d opportunity symbol (d opportunity 2) at the time of the first replay time RT1, preparation is made to shift the gaming state from the next time on to the second replay time RT2. The result of the symbol combination determination process is transmitted to the sub CPU side.

  After the symbol combination determination process, the main CPU performs an accessory game end determination process for determining an end condition such as an excess of the maximum number of acquired games or a maximum number of continued games when the game state is an accessory game. In other words, the bonus game based on BB is ended as long as more than 300 game medals are paid out, and the bonus game based on RB is ended as long as more than 60 game medals are paid out. . Strictly speaking, the RB-based accessory game is ended when the result of the game not exceeding 12 times is obtained or when the number of winnings not exceeding 8 times is obtained.

  Subsequently, the main CPU performs predetermined clearing and updating processing of the RAM of the main control device MC, and when the corresponding condition device is activated based on the winning or replaying in the internal lottery, the main CPU relates to the winning or replaying. Regardless of whether or not the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line, that is, whether or not it has been missed, the game result is obtained once, so that the condition device for the winning or replaying is activated. To clear the corresponding internal winning flag.

Unlike replays or winnings, when a corresponding BB or RB condition device is activated based on the winning of an accessory, that is, BB or RB, in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols related to the operation of the accessory is displayed on the active line In the case of entering into an accessory game after the next time (when a type 1 special feature is activated or a feature continuous action device related to a type 1 special feature is activated), the condition device for that feature Is finished, the internal winning flag of the corresponding BB or RB is cleared, and the gaming state (gaming state flag) stored and managed on the RAM of the main control device MC is updated to the accessory game. If the combination of symbols related to the operation of the accessory is not displayed on the active line, the operation of the condition device for that accessory is not terminated, the internal winning flag of the corresponding BB or RB is carried over from the next time, and the main control RAM of device MC In a game state for storing and managing (game status flag) is updated or maintained at the third replay time in the bonus internal winning.
Thus, the normal reel control process is completed (step S17), and one game process is completed.

  FIG. 12 shows the flow of AT lottery processing when a game start command is received by the sub CPU of the peripheral control device SC. The game start command is transmitted from the main controller MC for each game by the game start transmission process in step S15 of FIG. The sub CPU that has received the game start command manages whether the current AT lottery specification (power-on initial state is low-accuracy specification) is low-accuracy specification or high-accuracy specification on the RAM of the peripheral controller SC. It judges with a flag (step T18).

  In the case of the low-accuracy specification, the low-accuracy table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC is referred to for each internal winning symbol, that is, “disappear”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” Production of high-accuracy AT winning range values of low-accuracy specifications determined for each of “Eye”, “Black Bar”, and “Red Seven” in the range of 0 to 65535 in decimal notation defined on the RAM of the peripheral control device SC When a negative value is obtained by subtracting from the random number value extracted from the lottery random number counter, AT winning is determined (step T19). The low-accuracy table shown in the figure is common in gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, etc.) excluding the accessory game. In the case of an accessory game, since almost all winning combinations will be won, the internal lottery symbol is a kind of “winning symbol during an accessory game” for convenience, for example, with a probability of 256/65536 = 1/256. Determine AT winning.

  When the internal winning symbol in the game that is not an accessory game (hereinafter simply referred to as the game) is “out”, the AT winning width value is 1 and the winning probability is 1/65536, which is almost not won. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “replay”, the AT winning width value is 4 and the winning probability is 4/65536, which is won very rarely. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “bell”, the AT winning width value is 8 and the winning probability is 8/65536, which is rarely won.

  If the internal winning symbol in the game is a “watermelon” with a rare role, the AT winning width is 2048, and the winning probability is 2048/65536 = 1/32, which is lower rank than the following, but AT Winning can be expected. In the case where the internal winning symbol in the game is “cherry” as a rare small role, the AT winning width value is 4096, and the winning probability is 4096/65536 = 1/16, and the AT winning can be expected one rank higher. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “chance”, the AT winning width value is 8192, the winning probability is 8192/65536 = 1/8, and the AT winning can be expected to be one rank higher. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “black bar”, the AT winning width value is 16384, the winning probability is 16384/65536 = 1/4, and the AT winning can be expected to be one rank higher. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “Red Seven”, the AT winning width value is 32768, the winning probability is 32768/65536 = 1/2, and the AT winning can be expected to be higher by one rank.

  In the case of high-precision specifications, the high-precision table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC is referred to for each internal winning symbol, that is, “off”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance” When the negative value is obtained by subtracting the highly accurate AT winning range value determined for each of the "Eye", "Black Bar", and "Red Seven" from the random number extracted from the random number counter for effect lottery. The AT winning is determined (step T20). The high-accuracy table shown in the figure is common to game states (RT0, RT1, RT2, etc.) excluding the accessory game. In the case of an accessory game, since almost all winning combinations are basically won, the internal lottery symbol is one type of “winning symbol during an accessory game” for convenience. For example, 256/65536 = 1, which is the same as the low-accuracy specification. Determine AT winning with probability of / 256.

  In the case of the high-accuracy specification, the internal winning symbol in the game is the same as the low-accuracy specification in the cases of “out”, “replay”, and “bell”. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “watermelon”, “cherry”, or “chance”, the AT winning width is twice as large as the low-accuracy specification, and the AT winning probability is double that of the low-accuracy specification. high. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “black bar”, the AT winning width value is 24576 which is higher than the low probability specification, and the AT winning probability is 24576/65536 = 3/8. If the internal winning symbol in the game is “Red Seven”, even if it is a low-precision specification, half is an advantageous specification for winning an AT, so the AT-winning probability is 32768/65536 = 1/2 as with this low-precision specification. It is. However, in the case of the high-accuracy specification, the AT winning probability may be further increased as compared with the low-accuracy specification.

  If there is an AT win in the AT lottery for each internal winning symbol in step T19 or T20 (step T21), if the AT win flag AF (the initial value at power-on is 0) is not yet 1 (step T22), The AT winning flag AF is set to 1 (step T23), a set number of predetermined units, for example, 40 is set to the AT continuing game number NB (step T24), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the AT winning flag AF is already 1 (step T22), a set number of a predetermined unit, for example, 40 is added to the current AT continuing game number NB (step T25), and the process is terminated.

  If there is no AT winning determination in step T21, it is determined by the AT lottery specification flag whether the current AT lottery specification is the low-accuracy specification or the high-accuracy specification (step T26). Refer to the promotion table defined above, for each internal winning symbol, that is, for each “off”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance”, “black bar”, “red seven” When the negative winning value is obtained by subtracting the variable winning width value that is promoted from the low probability specified in the above to the random number counter for the effect lottery or similar random number counter, Promotion from selection to high accuracy is determined (step T27). The promotion table shown in the figure is common to game states (RT0, RT1, RT2, etc.) excluding the accessory game. In the case of an accessory game, there is no promotion from low accuracy to high accuracy.

  In the promotion table, when the internal winning symbol in the game is “out”, “replay”, or “cherry”, the variable winning width value is 0 for each game, and the promotion is not promoted from low to high. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “bell”, the variable winning width value is 16, the winning probability is 16/65536, and it is rarely promoted from low to high.

  When the internal winning symbol in the game is “Watermelon” or “Red Seven”, each variable winning width value is 16384, and it is promoted from low probability to high accuracy at a relatively high rate of 16384/65536 = 1/4. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “chance”, the winning width value is 8192, and 8192/65536 = 1/8, and the player is promoted from low to high. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “black bar”, the winning width value is 32768, and it is promoted from low probability to high accuracy with a high probability of 32768/65536 = 1/2.

  If it is determined in step T26 that the specification is highly accurate, the demotion table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC is referred to, and each internal winning symbol, that is, “out”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “ Fluctuation winning range value that is promoted from low probability to high accuracy determined for each of “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Black Bar”, and “Red Seven” is extracted from the random number counter for production lottery or similar random number counter Decrease from the high probability to the low accuracy is determined when the negative value is subtracted from the random value to be determined (step T28). The demoting table shown in the figure is common to gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, etc.) excluding the accessory game. In the case of an accessory game, there is no demotion from high accuracy to low accuracy, and high accuracy maintains high accuracy.

  In the relegation table, if the internal winning symbol in the game is “Excluded” except “Replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Chance Eye”, “Black Bar”, “Red Seven”, Fluctuation winning range numbers are each 0, and will not be demoted from high accuracy to low accuracy. When the internal winning symbol in the game is “Replay”, the value of the variable winning width is 2048, and 2048/65536 = 1/32, and the demoted from high to low.

  After the transfer lottery for each internal winning symbol in step T27 or T28, the AT lottery specification is updated to the low accuracy specification or the high accuracy specification by rewriting the AT lottery specification flag (step T29), and the process is exited.

  FIG. 13 shows a flow of AT lottery processing when a freeze start command is received by the sub CPU of the peripheral control device SC. The freeze start command is transmitted from the main control device MC during a game in which the freeze irregular operation execution means Y is operated, except during an accessory game, by the freeze start transmission process in step S12 of FIG. The sub CPU that has received the freeze start command manages the AT lottery specification on the RAM of the peripheral controller SC to determine whether the current AT lottery specification (the power-on initial state is the low-accuracy specification) is the low-accuracy specification or the high-accuracy specification. It judges with a flag (step T30).

  In the case of low accuracy specifications, refer to the low accuracy table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC, and for each freeze symbol, that is, "watermelon", "cherry", "chance eye", "black bar", "red seven" The AT winning width value of the low-accuracy specification determined in the above is subtracted from the random number counter for the effect lottery or a random number counter similar thereto, and when the negative value is determined, the AT winning is determined. (Step T31).

  When the freeze symbol is “Watermelon” with a rare role, the AT winning width value is 3072, and the winning probability is 3072/65536 = 3/64, which is expected to be AT winning though it is lower rank than the following. When the freeze symbol is “cherry”, which is a rare role, the AT winning width value is 8192, and the winning probability is 8192/65536 = 1/8, which means that the AT winning can be expected one rank higher. When the freeze symbol is “chance”, the AT winning width value is 12288, the winning probability is 12288/65536 = 3/16, and the AT winning can be expected to be one rank higher. When the freeze symbol is “black bar”, the AT winning width value is 32768, and the winning probability is 32768/65536 = 1/2. When the freeze symbol is “Red Seven”, the AT winning width value is 65535, and the winning probability is 65535/65536 = about 1, which is the highest rank and the AT winning can be expected almost certainly.

  The AT lottery specification based on the low probability table for each freeze symbol has a higher probability of winning the AT than the AT lottery specification based on the low probability table for each internal winning symbol.

  In the case of high accuracy specifications, refer to the high accuracy table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC, and for each freeze symbol, that is, "watermelon", "cherry", "chance eye", "black bar", "red seven" The AT winning width value of the high-accuracy specification determined in (2) is subtracted from the random value extracted from the effect lottery random number counter, and when it becomes a negative value, AT winning is determined (step T32).

  In the case of the high-accuracy specification, the freeze pattern is the same as that of the low-accuracy specification in the cases of “Cherry”, “Black Bar”, and “Red Seven”. This is because “black bar” and “red seven” are particularly advantageous even with low accuracy specifications. When the freeze symbol is “Watermelon”, the AT winning width value is 4096, which is larger than the low probability specification, the AT winning probability is 4096/65536 = 1/16, and when the freeze symbol is “Chance Eye”, the AT winning width value is low. With 16384 larger than the certain specification, the AT winning probability is 16384/65536 = 1/4.

  The AT lottery specification based on the high-precision table for each freeze symbol has a higher probability of winning the AT than the AT lottery specification based on the high-precision table for each internal winning symbol.

  If there is an AT win in the AT lottery for each freeze symbol at step T31 or T32 (step T33), if the AT win flag AF (initial value at power-on is 0) is not yet 1 (step T34), AT The winning flag AF is set to 1 (step T35), a set number of predetermined units, for example, 40 is set to the AT continuing game number NB (step T36), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the AT winning flag AF is already 1 (step T34), the set number of predetermined units, for example, 40 is added to the current AT continuing game number NB (step T37), and the process is terminated.

  If there is no AT winning determination in step T33, it is determined by the AT lottery specification flag whether the current AT lottery specification is the low-accuracy specification or the high-accuracy specification (step T38). Refer to the promotion table defined above, and change winnings that will be promoted from low probability to high accuracy for each freeze symbol, that is, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “chance”, “black bar”, “red seven” When the width value is reduced with respect to the random number extracted from the random number counter for effect lottery or similar random number counter and becomes a negative value, the promotion from low selection to high accuracy is determined (step T39). ).

  In the promotion table, when the freeze symbol is “Cherry”, “Black Bar”, or “Red Seven”, the variable winning width value is 0 for each, and the promotion is not promoted from low to high. When the freeze symbol is “watermelon”, the fluctuation winning width value is 8192, and the probability is 8192/65536 = 1/8, and it is promoted with high accuracy from the low selection. When the freeze symbol is “chance”, the fluctuation winning width value is 12288, and the probability is promoted from low probability to high accuracy with a probability of 12288/65536 = 3/16.

  If it is determined in step T38 that the specification is highly accurate, the demotion table defined on the ROM of the peripheral control device SC is referred to for each freeze symbol, that is, "watermelon", "cherry", "chance eye", "black bar", The variation winning width value that is promoted from low probability to high accuracy determined for each “Red Seven” is subtracted from the random number value that is extracted from the random number counter for effect lottery or similar random number counter, and becomes a negative value. If it is determined, the demotion from high accuracy to low accuracy is determined (step T40).

  In the demotion table, regardless of the freeze symbol, the variable winning width value is set to 0, and the demotion is not demoted from high accuracy to low accuracy. However, a variable winning range value other than 0 may be set on the demotion table, and the specification may be demoted from high accuracy to low accuracy at a predetermined rate according to the freeze symbol.

  After the transition lottery for each freeze symbol at step T39 or T40, the AT lottery specification is updated to the low or high accuracy specification by rewriting the AT lottery specification flag (step T41), and the process is exited.

  FIG. 14 shows a flow of AT navigation display processing when a game start command is received by the sub CPU of the peripheral control device SC. The game start command is transmitted from the main controller MC for each game by the game start transmission process in step S15 of FIG. The sub CPU that has received the game start command has a game state that is not in play of a game based on the reception information of the game state (game state flag) of the main controller MC included in the transmission information of the game start command (step (T42) If it is not the initial gaming state RT0 (step T43), it is determined whether or not the AT winning flag AF managed on the RAM of the peripheral control device SC is 1 (step T44). In the case of an accessory game, an initial game state RT0, or when the AT winning flag is 0 instead of 1, the process is terminated without performing the following navigation display process.

  If it is determined in step T44 that the AT winning flag AF is 1, if the gaming state (gaming state flag) based on the received information from the main controller MC is the second replay time RT2 (step T45) The AT continuation game number NB managed on the RAM of the control device SC is updated by minus one (step T46). If it is not the second replay time RT2, the AT continued game number NB is not subtracted. After these, by the operation of the assist display means A, the stop buttons 6L, 6C, etc. by the player are displayed on the effect display device 7 based on the internal winning flag corresponding to the condition device related to the operation received from the main control device MC. The assist navigation display for displaying the 6R operation order or the symbol to be aimed at is started (step T47). Thereafter, when the AT continuation game number NB becomes 0 (step T48), the AT winning flag is set to 0 to end the AT, and no navigation display is performed from the next game (step T49). Finish.

  The game flow on an actual gaming machine is roughly divided into 1; when a rare small role is not won, 2; when a rare small role is won, 3; a freeze upcoming game, 4; Including the display of 70, it is shown below.

1: When a rare small role is not elected As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
1) In the state where 3 sheets are hung by operating the Max bet button 3, etc.
2) When the start lever 5 is operated,
3) The internal lottery is executed on the main controller MC, that is, on the main side. If the current number of latent games FN is not 0 or less than 8, and the internal lottery results, for example, when normal replay (RP1) is won (RP1 condition device is activated), watermelon (FR11), corner check (FR12 + FR13), short There will be no winning of any rare small part (special winning part) of Choi (FR14).
4) AT lottery is performed according to the internal winning symbol “replay” on the peripheral control device SC, that is, on the sub-side.
5) The reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started almost simultaneously by normal acceleration control on the forward rotation side, and are normally rotated.
6) After reaching a steady rotation of about 80 revolutions per minute, the stoppable lamps built in the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R are turned on.
FIG. 15 shows a state in which the bell role 1 (FR1) is won in the previous game, but the result of the previous game is not related. The liquid crystal display device 70 continues normal video display.

As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
7) For the left reel (left stop button 6L), push the cherry at the timing when the cherry under the black bar, which is the DDT point, is stopped in the middle. This is because it is unclear what the condition device for operation is before the reel stops.
8) Since “Replay 2” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 1L, the center reel 1C (medium stop button 6C) is hit without any special force.
9) Free hit the right reel (right stop button 6R).
10) With the last third reel stop, all reels 1L, 1C, 1R are stopped, and "Replay 2"-"Replay 2"-"Replay 2" are lined up in the middle active line, and the next game will be replayed It becomes. When the internal winning symbol is “replay”, the probability of winning an AT on the sub-side is very low (both low accuracy specification and high accuracy specification 4/65536), and it is almost impossible to expect AT operation from the next game.

2; When winning a rare small role As shown in the order of the circled numbers in Fig. 17,
1) In the state where 3 sheets are hung by operating the Max bet button 3, etc.
2) When the start lever 5 is operated,
3) The internal lottery is executed on the main controller MC, that is, on the main side. If the current number of hidden games FN is not 0 or less than 8, and the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a corner role (FR12 + FR13) that is a rare small role is won,
4) On the main side, the freeze symbol, the number of hidden games FN, and the freeze reel effect (anomalous motion pattern) are determined. For example, the freeze symbol is determined as “watermelon”, the number of hidden games FN is 64, and the freeze reel effect is freeze 1 or the like. At the same time, AT lottery is performed on the peripheral control device SC, that is, on the sub-side, according to the internal winning symbol “cherry”.
5) The reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started almost simultaneously by normal acceleration control on the forward rotation side, and are normally rotated.
6) After reaching a steady rotation of about 80 revolutions per minute, the stoppable lamps built in the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R are turned on.
Note that FIG. 17 shows a state in which the bell role 1 (FR1) wins in the previous game, but the result of the previous game is irrelevant. The liquid crystal display device 70 continues normal video display.

As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
7) For the left reel (left stop button 6L), push the cherry at the timing when the cherry under the black bar, which is the DDT point, is stopped in the middle. This is because it is unclear what the condition device for operation is before the reel stops.
8) Since the “black bar” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 1L, the middle reel 1C (middle stop button 6C) is pushed at the timing when the black bar is stopped at the middle stage in consideration of the possibility of RB.
9) Since “blank 2” has stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 1C, there is no possibility of RB, and the right reel (right stop button 6R) is hit free.
10) With the last third reel stop, all reels 1L, 1C, 1R stop, and “black bar”-“blank 2”-“replay 2” are lined up in the middle effective line with “cherry” in the lower left corner. ”Is placed and it becomes a winning of the corner cherry role 1 (FR12). If the internal winning symbol is “Cherry”, the probability of winning the AT on the sub side is 4096/65536 = 1/16 for the low-accuracy specification, 8192/65536 = 1/8 for the high-accuracy specification. There are cases where the operation is performed, but there are more cases where the AT operation is not performed.

3; Freeze upcoming game As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
1) In the state where 3 sheets are hung by operating the Max bet button 3, etc.
2) When the start lever 5 is operated,
3) The internal lottery is executed on the main controller MC, that is, on the main side. If the current number of latent games FN is not 0 but 8 or less, the result of the internal lottery, for example, even when winning the corner role (FR12 + FR13), which is a rare role, is the main side freeze symbol, latent game number FN, freeze reel The production (anomalous motion pattern) will not be revised.
4) AT lottery is performed according to the internal winning symbol “cherry” on the peripheral control device SC, that is, on the sub-side.
5) The reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started almost simultaneously by normal acceleration control on the forward rotation side, and are normally rotated.
6) After reaching a steady rotation of about 80 revolutions per minute, the stoppable lamps built in the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R are turned on.
Although FIG. 17 shows a state of deviation in the previous game, the result of the previous game is irrelevant. At the start of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R, the liquid crystal display device 70 produces an effect image that excites an expectation that may be good after a normal video display, such as “8 more games until chance?” Is displayed. As the number of hidden games FN decreases, “7 more games until chance?”, “6 more games until chance?”, Etc., are counted down. Instead of the countdown, or in combination with the countdown, a story with conversation over 8 games may be developed, and an effect video that is completed with a happy ending may be displayed when the remaining 1 game is reached.

As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
7) For the left reel (left stop button 6L), push the cherry at the timing when the cherry under the black bar, which is the DDT point, is stopped in the middle. This is because it is unclear what the condition device for operation is before the reel stops.
8) Since the “black bar” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 1L, the middle reel 1C (middle stop button 6C) is pushed at the timing when the black bar is stopped at the middle stage in consideration of the possibility of RB.
9) Since “blank 2” has stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 1C, there is no possibility of RB, and the right reel (right stop button 6R) is hit free.
10) With the last third reel stop, all reels 1L, 1C, 1R stop, and “black bar”-“blank 2”-“replay 2” are lined up in the middle effective line with “cherry” in the lower left corner. ”Is placed and it becomes a winning of the corner cherry role 1 (FR12). If the internal winning symbol is “Cherry”, the probability of winning the AT on the sub side is 4096/65536 = 1/16 for the low-accuracy specification, 8192/65536 = 1/8 for the high-accuracy specification. There are cases where the operation is performed, but there are more cases where the AT operation is not performed.

4: Freeze 1 generation game As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
1) In the state where 3 sheets are hung by operating the Max bet button 3, etc.
2) When the start lever 5 is operated,
3) The internal lottery is executed on the main controller MC, that is, on the main side. When the current number of latent games FN is 0, the freeze symbol, the number of hidden games FN, and the freeze reel effect (anomalous action pattern) are not revised even if a rare small role is won as a result of the internal lottery. In this internal lottery, for example, normal replay (RP1) is won.
4) As for the freeze symbol and the freeze reel effect, the freeze symbol, for example, “watermelon”, the freeze reel effect “freeze 1”, etc., which have been decided before the countdown starts when the hidden game number FN is 8 games or less. On the peripheral control device SC, that is, on the sub-side, an AT lottery corresponding to the freeze symbol “watermelon” is performed.
5) Under freezing, the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started almost simultaneously by normal acceleration control on the forward rotation side, and are normally rotated.
6) Even if the steady rotation of about 80 rotations per minute is reached, the stoppable lamps built in the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R remain off.
Although FIG. 17 shows a state of deviation in the previous game, the result of the previous game is irrelevant. At the start of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R under the freeze, the liquid crystal display device 70 changes from a normal moving image display to a heterogeneous display in which, for example, the entire screen is sand-like, and corresponds to a watermelon that is a freeze symbol. A message prompting the player to operate such as “Aim for watermelon!” Is displayed.

As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
7) For the left reel (left stop button 6L), push the cherry at the timing when the cherry under the black bar, which is the DDT point, is stopped in the middle. This is because the “watermelon” can be pulled up.
8) After stopping “Bell 1” under “Watermelon” in the middle of the left reel 1L, for the middle reel 1C (medium stop button 6C), push the black bar as a guide.
9) After the “watermelon” can be stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 1C, the right reel (the right stop button 6R) is pushed with the black bar as a guide.
10) When all the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are stopped by the third stop of the last reel and are successfully pushed, "Bell 1"-"Watermelon"-"Bell 1" are lined up in the middle effective line. "Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon" line up on the right down line. However, medals are not paid out regardless of game results. Whether or not “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” can be displayed on the right down line, a good thing such as “Chance!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70 after the reel stops under freeze. A warning effect display is displayed. In the game in which this freeze occurs, the original game starts after this.

As shown in the order of the circled numbers in FIG.
11) On the peripheral control device SC, that is, on the sub-side, an AT lottery corresponding to the internal winning symbol “replay” determined by the internal lottery in this game is performed,
12) The reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are started almost simultaneously by normal acceleration control on the forward rotation side, and are normally rotated.
13) After reaching a steady rotation of about 80 revolutions per minute, the stoppable lamps built in the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R are turned on.
14) As for the left reel (left stop button 6L), the cherries under the black bar, which is the DDT point, are pushed at the timing to stop in the middle stage.
15) The middle reel 1C (middle stop button 6C) is stopped according to the stop status of the left reel 1L.
16) The right reel (right stop button 6R) is similarly stopped.
17) With the last third reel stop, all reels 1L, 1C, 1R stop, and “Replay 2”-“Replay 2”-“Replay 2” are lined up in the middle active line, and the next game will be replayed It becomes. If the internal winning symbol is “Replay”, the probability of winning an AT is very low (4/65536 for both low and high accuracy specifications), but if the freeze symbol is “Watermelon”, the probability of winning an AT is low. 3072/65536 = 3/64 at the time of specification and 4096/65536 = 1/16 at the time of high accuracy specification, and there are more cases where the AT operation is not performed, but there is a case where the AT operation is actually performed. If the AT is activated after the result of the weighted AT lottery based on the freeze symbol, a blessing message such as “celebration!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70, and the AT is activated from the next game. If the AT is not activated, a message such as “Sorry!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70, for example.

  As an example of freeze reel production (anomalous operation pattern), the case of freeze 1 is illustrated, but in the case of freeze 2, freeze 3, and freeze 4, after the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are automatically rotated and stopped under freeze The determined freeze symbol is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the AT is activated and the assist display means A is activated, the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are started at the time of winning the push order replay 1 which is one of the special replays at the first replay time RT1. Immediately after that, before the first stop operation is performed, the first right stop that emphasizes that the right stop button 6R should be pressed first on the front of the background stage currently displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70. The first pre-stop navigation display image N11 is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the reverse push lamp W6 are lit. After the first stop, before the second stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display device 70 emphasizes that the middle stop button 6C should be pressed second on the front of the background stage currently displayed. A second pre-stop navigation display image N12 for navigating the second stop is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the intermediate push lamp W5 are lit.

  After the second stop, before the third stop operation is performed, the left emphasized that the left stop button 6L should be pressed third on the liquid crystal display device 70 in front of the background stage currently displayed. The third pre-stop navigation display image N13 for navigating the third stop is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the forward push lamp W4 are lit. Since only the left reel 1L remains after the second stop, the display of the navigation display image N13 before the third stop and the lighting display of the attention lamp W3 and the forward push lamp W4 may be omitted.

  As a result, “blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar” — “blank 2”, which is a combination of symbols (d opportunity 2) related to the replay combination 3 (RP3) displayed by the correct push order of the push order replay 1 "-" Bell 1 or Bell 2 "can be easily displayed on the middle line mL which is the active line, and the next game becomes a re-game and can shift from the next game to the second replay time RT2.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the assist display means A is actuated, at the first replay time RT1, at the time of winning the push order replay 2, which is another special replay, immediately after the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started. Before the first stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display device 70 is navigated to the right first stop that emphasizes that the right stop button 6R should be pressed first in front of the currently displayed background stage. The first pre-stop navigation display image N21 is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the reverse push lamp W6 are lit. After the first stop, before the second stop operation is performed, the left emphasized that the left stop button 6L should be pressed second on the front of the background stage currently displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70. A second pre-stop navigation display image N22 for navigating the second stop is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the forward push lamp W4 are lit.

  After the second stop, before the third stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display device 70 emphasizes that the middle stop button 6C should be pressed third on the front of the background stage currently displayed. The third pre-stop navigation display image N23 for navigating the third stop is displayed, and the attention lamp W3 and the intermediate push lamp W5 are lit. Since only the middle reel 1C remains after the second stop, the display of the navigation display image N23 before the third stop and the lighting display of the attention lamp W3 and the intermediate push lamp W5 may be omitted.

  Thereby, "blank 1 or blank 2 or red seven or black bar"-"blank 2" which is a combination of symbols (d opportunity 2) related to the replay combination 3 (RP3) displayed by the correct push order of the push order replay 2 "-" Bell 1 or Bell 2 "can be easily displayed on the middle line mL which is the active line, and the next game becomes a re-game and can shift from the next game to the second replay time RT2.

  As described above, when the assist display unit A operates, it is easy to display the d opportunity 2 at the first replay time RT1 and shift to the second replay time RT2. During the operation of the assist display means A, the penalty means PE does not operate, and no penalty is imposed even if a reverse push or the like is performed at the first replay time RT1. In the initial gaming state RT0, even if the assist display means A is operating, the assist navigation display is not performed, and the display of the d triggers 11 to 14 that are missed is induced. Since the winning probability of No. 3 is relatively high, the transition from the initial gaming state RT0 to the first replay time RT1 is appropriately performed regardless of whether the assist display means A is activated.

  Further, the assist display means A can be operated in game states other than the accessory game and the initial game state RT0 such as the first replay time RT1, the second replay time RT2, etc., but the operation of the assist display means A continues. The subtraction of the number of consecutive games NB to be performed, that is, the subtraction of the number of games that is at least 40 times starts from the transition to the second replay time RT2, and at least 40 assist replay times from the beginning of the transition to the second replay time RT2. The advantageous gaming state of ART begins.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), during the second replay time RT2 during the operation of the assist display means A, that is, the assist replay time ART, when the pushing order bell 1 is won, immediately after the reels 1L, 1C, 1R are started, Until the first stop operation is performed, the liquid crystal display device 70 displays the first left stop image N1 that emphasizes that the left stop button 6L should be pressed first on the front of the currently displayed background stage. At the same time, the attention lamp W3 and the forward push lamp W4 are turned on.

  This suggests to the player that the left stop button 6L should be pressed first, so that “Replay 1 or Replay 2”, which is a combination of symbols displayed in the correct push order of the push order bell 1, is displayed. "Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Replay 1 or Replay 2" can be easily displayed on the middle line mL which is an active line, and 10 game medals can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (B), during the assist replay time ART, when the push order bell 2 is won, the liquid crystal display device starts immediately after the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are started until the first stop operation is performed. In FIG. 70, a middle first stop image N2 is displayed on the front of the currently displayed background stage, emphasizing that the middle stop button 6C should be pushed first, and an attention lamp W3 and a middle push lamp W5 are lit. Is displayed.

  This suggests to the player that the middle stop button 6C should be pressed first, so that the combination of symbols displayed in the correct push order of the push order bell 2 is “bell 1 or bell 2” − "Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2" can be easily displayed on the middle line mL which is an active line, and 10 game medals can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), during the assist replay time ART, when the pushing order bell 3 is won, the liquid crystal display device starts immediately after the reels 1L, 1C, and 1R are started until the first stop operation is performed. The right first stop image N3 highlighting that the right stop button 6R should be pressed first is displayed on the front of the currently displayed background stage at 70, and an attention lamp W3 and a reverse push lamp W6 are displayed. Lights up.

  This suggests to the player that the right stop button 6R should be pressed first, so that the combination of symbols displayed in the correct push order of the push order bell 3 is “Bell 1 or Bell 2” − "Bell 1 or Bell 2"-"Bell 1 or Bell 2" can be easily displayed on the middle line mL which is an active line, and 10 game medals can be obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, during the assist replay time ART, when the normal replay (RP1) is won, the liquid crystal display is performed for a predetermined period from the start of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R to the complete stop. The device 70 displays the symbol of the replay 1 on the front of the background stage currently displayed. In normal replay, a combination of predetermined symbols can be displayed in any order and at any timing by pressing the stop buttons 6L, 6C, 6R. In this case, the display is a replay to the player. It plays the role of notifying you just in case.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, during the assist replay time ART, when a single watermelon (FR11) is selected, a liquid crystal display is provided for a predetermined period from the start of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R to the full stop. The device 70 is caused to display a watermelon symbol in front of the background stage currently displayed. The combination of symbols for watermelon related to a single watermelon (FR11) is "Bell 1"-"Watermelon"-"Bell 1", and for the left reel 1L, all combinations where "Watermelon" is located immediately above "Bell 1" In the middle reel 1C, there are two “watermelons” in total, and for the right reel 1R, there are only two combinations in which “watermelon” is located immediately below the “bell 1”. Each reel 1L, 1C , 1R must be stopped within the display window 80 within a range of a maximum of 4 frames, and each reel 1L, 1C, 1R has a "watermelon" (a black bar that is relatively easy to see in practice. ") Is suggested to the player as a guide.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (C), during the assist replay time ART, when the corner check (FR12 + FR13) or the single check (FR14) is won, it is from the start of the reels 1L, 1C, 1R to the complete stop. For a predetermined period, a cherry symbol is displayed on the front surface of the background stage currently displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70. The combination of the symbols of the corner cherry role 1 (FR12) relating to the angle check is “black bar”-“blank 2”-“replay 1 or replay 2”, and the symbol combination of the angle cherry role 2 (FR13) is “blank 1” "-" Blank 2 "-" Replay 1 or Replay 2 ", and for the left reel 1L," Cherry "is only directly under" Black Bar "or directly above" Blank 1 ", and up to 4 for the left reel 1L. It is necessary to stop “Cherry” in the display window 80 within the range of the frame slip, and for the left reel 1L, use “Cherry” as a guide, and more practically “Black Bar” that is relatively easy to see. The player is suggested to push.

  During the assist replay time ART shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the chance zone lamp W2 is turned on, and the current AT of the assist display means A that starts counting down from the transition of the second replay time RT2 to the corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 70. The continuation game number NB is displayed by a decrement display that decreases from 40 as a basic unit or an increase unit or an increment display that increases from 1 to 40. During the period from several games before the last game where the countdown becomes 0 to the final game, for example, in the final game round, a battle effect moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 70, and the number of AT continuing games is added during the second replay time RT2, etc. If not, the defeat screen is displayed at the end of the final game round and the operation of the assist display means A is terminated. If there is an addition, the victory screen is displayed at the end of the final game round and the assist display means A is activated. Is repeated for 40 times as a unit.

  The second replay time RT2 is not limited to a predetermined finite number of times, but can be continued indefinitely, but the operation of the assist display means A ends, and the correct pressing order of the pressing order bells 1 to 3 is notified. When the navigation is interrupted, the push order bells 1 to 3 are missed, and the missed trip is demoted to the first replay time RT1.

  In the above, the establishment of the specific game condition for determining the freeze symbol or the like is defined as “at the time of winning the rare small role”, but “when the feature game related to the BB is completed in the previous game” and “ “When a freeze occurs” may be added, and the freezing symbol may be determined by determining whether the specific game condition is satisfied based on any one of these three conditions.

  In the above, “chance eye” is a combination of symbols that activates a normal accessory (SB), but “chance eye” is a second consecutive special feature or a second consecutive special feature related feature. It is good also as a combination of the symbols which actuate an operating device, and it is good also as a combination of the symbols of the one-piece combination which overlaps with BB or RB, etc.

  In the above, the main controller MC and the peripheral controller SC constitute the present invention, but the present invention may be composed of one controller. In this case, “AT lottery process at the time of game start command reception” in FIG. 12 is “AT lottery process at the time of game start” and “AT lottery process at the time of freeze start command reception” in FIG. The “AT lottery subroutine at the start of freeze” and the “AT navigation display process at the time of receiving game start command” in FIG. 14 are “AT navigation display subroutine at the start of game” and “Game” in step S15 of FIG. “Transmission process at start” is “AT lottery subroutine call and AT navigation display subroutine call at start of game”, and “Freeze start transmission process” in FIG. 11 is “AT lottery subroutine call at start of freeze”. In the above description, the information transmitted from the main controller MC to the peripheral controller SC may be data rewritten on the same RAM.

  Mainly useful in the industrial field of amusement machines that are used for business such as pachinko shops in Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 7 of the Law Concerning Regulations on Customs Business and Optimization of Business, etc. .

1L: Left reel (variable display element)
1C; Middle reel (variable display element)
1R: Right reel (variable display element)
2; medal slot 3; max bet button 4; checkout button 5; start lever (start switch)
6L; Left stop button (stop switch)
6C; Middle stop button (stop switch)
6R: Right stop button (stop switch)
7; Effect display device 70; Liquid crystal display device 8; Reel panel 80; Display window CN; Control device MC; Main control device SC; Peripheral control device A; Assist display means B1; Assist action determination means B2; Means V1; Assist action probability changing means V2; Second assist action probability changing means PE; Penalty means X; Game state transition means Y; Freeze irregular action executing means Z; Freeze preparation means W1; Win lamp W2; Chance zone lamp W3; Attention lamp W4; Forward push lamp W5; Middle push lamp W6; Reverse push lamp

Claims (7)

A plurality of variable display elements for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An effect display device for displaying information on the effect;
Based on the operation of the start switch when the game medium is inserted, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not to operate a plurality of types of condition devices necessary for displaying a predetermined combination of symbols on the variable display element. The variable display of each variable display element is started, and based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to each variable display element, each variable display of the corresponding variable display element is stopped within a predetermined movement allowable range, A main control device that allows display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery on the active line and derives a result of one game;
A peripheral control device that receives information transmitted from the main control device and controls display of the effect display device;
A first game state in which the main control device determines the operation of the specific condition device that is displayed in a different combination of symbols displayed depending on the operation of the stop switch, and a replay in which the next game can be performed without throwing in game media A combination of predetermined transition trigger symbols included in a combination of symbols displayed when the specific condition device is activated in the first gaming state, wherein the operation probability of the condition device is higher than that in the first gaming state. Including a second gaming state that transitions from the first gaming state on the condition that is displayed, and transitions to a gaming state in which the operation probability of the condition device relating to re-gaming is low due to the provision of a predetermined release condition Provide gaming state transition means for transitioning between gaming states,
The operation information of the stop switch corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery based on the information received from the main control device when the operation is permitted is transmitted to the peripheral control device for the predetermined number of games. Assist display means to be displayed on the display device, and permission to operate the assist display means according to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery based on the received information from the main control device In a gaming machine provided with an assist operation determination means for determining non-permission,
In the main controller,
After passing through the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means, the normal operation of the variable display element is temporarily suspended in the previous stage for deriving the result of one game, Irrespective of freeze irregular operation execution means for stopping after variable display of the variable display element,
Each time a predetermined specific game condition is established, the number of latent games until the freeze irregular operation execution means is operated next is determined, and the winning display probability in the internal lottery is relatively low, but the assist display means A freeze preparation means for determining a freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed when the freeze irregular operation execution means is activated from an internal winning symbol corresponding to a condition device having a relatively high operation permission rate;
In the peripheral control device,
A second assist operation determining means for determining permission / non-permission of the operation of the assist display means according to the freeze symbol based on the received information from the main control device when the freeze irregular operation executing means is operated; A gaming machine characterized by being provided. A plurality of variable display elements for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An effect display device for displaying information on the effect;
Based on the operation of the start switch when the game medium is inserted, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not to operate a plurality of types of condition devices necessary for displaying a predetermined combination of symbols on the variable display element. The variable display of each variable display element is started, and based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to each variable display element, each variable display of the corresponding variable display element is stopped within a predetermined movement allowable range, Game progress means for allowing the display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery on the active line and deriving a result of one game;
Effect display means for controlling the display of the effect display device;
The first gaming state that determines the operation of the specific condition device that will cause the combination of symbols displayed to differ depending on the operation of the stop switch, and the operation of the condition device related to re-gaming that allows the next game to be executed without the insertion of game media The probability that the probability is higher than that in the first gaming state, and that a combination of predetermined transition trigger symbols included in the symbol combination displayed when the specific condition device is operated in the first gaming state is displayed. Transition from the first gaming state to a condition, and transition between a plurality of gaming states including a second gaming state that transitions to a gaming state in which the operation probability of the condition device related to re-gaming is low due to the provision of a predetermined release condition Game state transition means;
Assist display means for displaying operation information of the stop switch corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery when the operation is permitted on the effect display device for a predetermined number of games;
In a gaming machine provided with an assist operation determination means for determining permission / non-permission of operation of the assist display means according to an internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery,
After passing through the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means, the normal operation of the variable display element is temporarily suspended in the previous stage for deriving the result of one game, Irrespective of freeze irregular operation execution means for stopping after variable display of the variable display element,
Each time a predetermined specific game condition is established, the number of latent games until the freeze irregular operation execution means is operated next is determined, and the winning display probability in the internal lottery is relatively low, but the assist display means Freeze preparation means for determining a freeze symbol that is allowed to be displayed when the freeze irregular operation execution means is activated from an internal winning symbol corresponding to a condition device having a relatively high operation permission rate;
A gaming machine, comprising: a second assist operation determining means for determining whether to permit or disallow the operation of the assist display means according to the freeze symbol when the freeze irregular action executing means is operated.   The predetermined specific game condition for operating the freeze preparation means is when winning a special winning combination with a relatively low winning probability in the internal lottery but a relatively high rate at which the assist display means is permitted to operate. Item 1. A gaming machine according to item 1 or 2.   After the number of latent games determined by the freeze preparation means has decreased to a predetermined value or less as the game progresses, the period until the number of latent games becomes zero is the freeze preparation even if the special winning combination is won. 4. A gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein said freeze irregular operation execution means is operated according to zero number of latent games without operating the means.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the freeze preparation means has a specification for determining an irregular action pattern to be executed by the freeze irregular action execution means from a plurality of predetermined irregular action patterns. In the peripheral control device,
In accordance with the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined in the internal lottery based on the received information from the main control device, an expected value at which the assist display unit is permitted to operate by the assist operation determining unit is set. Assist operation probability changing means for changing between a low probability specification with a relatively low value and a high probability specification with a relatively high expected value;
In accordance with the freeze symbol based on the received information from the main control device, the same expected value as the low probability specification in which the second assist operation determining unit relatively lowers the expected value that the assist display unit is permitted to operate. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising second assist operation probability changing means for changing between high probability specifications with relatively high values. According to the internal winning symbol corresponding to the condition device related to the operation determined by the internal lottery, the same expectation as the low-probability specification in which the expected value that the assist display unit is permitted to operate is relatively lowered by the assist operation determining unit. Assist operation probability changing means for changing between high probability specifications with relatively high values,
According to the freeze symbol, a low probability specification in which the expectation value that the assist display means is permitted to operate by the second assist operation determination means is relatively low and a high probability specification in which the expectation value is relatively high. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising second assist operation probability changing means for changing the interval.

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