JP2014094275A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a larger number of tokens from being excessively imparted to a player.SOLUTION: A performance image control board of a reel type game machine includes three kinds of additional tables 00-10 where a winning probability of an additional lottery for determining addition of an AT duration and an additional period have been registered, and the registered winning probability is reduced and at the same time the additional period is shortened in order of the additional tables 00, 01, 10. The additional table 00 is selected when net gain/loss of Pachinko balls is equal to or less than -5000 (S410), the additional table 01 is selected when net gain/loss of Pachinko balls is -5000 to 5000 (S414), and the additional table 10 is selected when net gain/loss of Pachinko balls is equal to or more than 5000 (S416). When a watermelon or a cherry is won or satisfied during AT, the additional lottery is performed with a winning probability registered in the selected additional table. In winning, the AT duration is added for the additional period registered in the additional table.

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, in a spinning-type game machine, after inserting the required number of medals and operating the BET switch, the game is started according to the operation of the start lever, and the internal lottery is performed. Starts rotating. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning winning combination) lined up in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line by operating the stop button, the winning combination is established.

  Generally, as these combinations, a small combination to which a maximum of about 15 medals are awarded, a replay to which a right to play a game is given again, and a BB (Big Bonus) that can acquire a large number of medals in a short time ), RB (regular bonus) and the like are known. This BB or RB ends when the number of medals given to the player falls within a predetermined range, and BB can acquire more medals than RB. In addition to this, there is also known a push order small combination in which a combination of symbols is always arranged on an active line when a stop button is operated in a predetermined order and a combination is established.

  Also, in recent years, RT (replay time) in which the winning probability of replay increases while maintaining the winning probability of other roles, the type of winning role is announced, or it stops when the winning role is a push order small role 2. Description of the Related Art A spinning-type game machine having a function of AT (assist time) in which an effect of notifying operation order of buttons is performed and an assist replay time (ART) in which AT and RT are operated simultaneously is known.

  Further, a spinning-type game machine that changes the duration of AT or ART at any time during operation of AT or ART is also known (Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-160844 A

  According to the rotary type gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it can be expected that AT and ART continue for a long period of time, and the interest of the game can be increased. However, AT and the like, like BB and RB, have no upper limit on the number of medals given to a player, and there is a possibility that a number of medals far exceeding the design value will be given to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine that can prevent a player from being excessively awarded a large number of medals.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems includes a start lever, a plurality of rotating cylinders each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn thereon, and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to the respective rotating cylinders. The present invention relates to a rotary-type game machine provided.

  In this spinning machine, a betting means for betting medals according to instructions from the player, a random number is extracted according to the operation of the start lever, an internal lottery is performed based on the random number, and In response to the operation of the stop button, the start means for rotating and starting the game, the rotation stop means for stopping the corresponding rotating cylinder, and when the rotation of all the rotating cylinders stops and the game ends, the internal lottery When the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the active line and the corresponding winning combination is established, a grant means for giving the player a number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning role as a medal, and a prize medal Counting the total number of sheets and the total number of medals bet, and calculating means for calculating a difference ball that is the difference between these total numbers, and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied as a trigger Continuation period The transition means to shift to the assist time in which the notification effect of notifying the winning role in the game is performed before the game is over, and when an additional condition predetermined during the assist time is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed, When winning the extra lottery, the extra period is added to the duration of the assist time, and the extra means for extending the duration, the winning probability of the extra lottery by the extra means based on the difference ball, and the extra lottery Determining means for determining an extra period added at the time of winning.

  According to such a configuration, the AT addition lottery according to the difference ball (that is, the number of net medals acquired or invested by the player) which is the difference between the total number of award medals and the total number of inserted medals. The winning probability and the continuation period (addition period) of the AT added (added) when winning the extra lottery can be set.

  For this reason, if the player has already won many medals, the addition (addition) of the duration of the AT can be made difficult to occur, and even if an addition occurs, the addition period can be shortened. And the number of award medals given to the player by the AT can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an excessive number of medals from being awarded to the player.

  On the other hand, if there are significantly more medals invested than award medals, increase the number of award medals awarded by the AT by making the AT more likely to occur or increasing the extra period. Thus, the loss of the player can be compensated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from causing excessive loss.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, as a winning combination, a push order small combination established by operating a stop button in an order unique to the corresponding winning combination is provided. Is a push order small combination, a unique order related to the push order small combination may be announced.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably establish a push order small combination during the AT, so that the player can acquire more medals by the AT and can enhance the interest of the game. .

  In addition, as described in claim 3, when the replay as the winning combination is established, the granting unit bets the same number of medals as the bet in the game in which the corresponding winning combination is established. The player is given the right to play the game again in the state, and the calculation means counts the total number of award medals, regarding the number of medals that will be bet in the game replayed as a result of replay as a prize medal. You may do it.

  By doing this, the profits given to the player by replay can be added and reflected in the winning probability and the adding period of the lottery, and the number of award medals given to the player by the AT according to the difference ball is more appropriate Can be adjusted.

  In addition, the swivel-type gaming machine is provided with a main control device that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control device that mainly controls effects, etc., but the sub-control device calculates the difference ball. It is good also as a structure.

  That is, the table in which the winning probability and the extra period are registered is an extra table, and the spinning machine is a main control device having a betting means, a starting means, a rotation stopping means, and a giving means. A sub-control device having a plurality of addition tables that have calculation means, transition means, addition means, and determination means, and at least one of registered winning probabilities and addition periods different from each other. Further, it may be provided.

  Then, when a medal is bet by the betting means, the main control apparatus gives a prize medal to the sub-control apparatus by a bet number notifying means for notifying the bet number that is the number of bet medals, and an giving means. Then, a prize medal number notifying means for notifying the number of awarded medal medals to the sub-control device may be further provided.

  The calculating means counts the total number of medals bet based on the number of bets received from the main control device, and also counts the total number of award medals awarded based on the number of award medals received from the main control device. And calculating a difference ball based on these count results, the determination means selects any addition table based on the difference ball, the winning probability and the addition period registered in the selected addition table, The winning probability of the extra lottery by the extra means and the extra period added when the extra lottery is won may be determined.

  According to such a configuration, in the sub control device, the difference ball is calculated based on the bet number and the number of prize medals notified from the main control device, and by selecting the addition table according to the difference ball, The winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period are determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an excessively large number of medals from being awarded to the player or an excessive loss while suppressing an increase in processing load on the main control device.

In addition to this, the difference control may be calculated by the main control device.
That is, the table in which the winning probability and the extra period are registered is an extra table, and the rotating game machine includes a betting means, a starting means, a rotation stopping means, a giving means, and a calculating means. A sub-control device having a control device, a transition means, an addition means, and a determination means, and having a plurality of addition tables in which at least one of a registered winning probability and an addition period is different from each other; You may prepare.

  The main control device further includes instruction means for instructing the sub-control device to specify one or a plurality of additional tables to be used for the additional lottery based on the difference ball calculated by the calculating means. The means may determine the winning probability and the adding period registered in the adding table specified by the table instruction as the winning probability of the adding lottery by the adding means and the adding period added at the winning of the adding lottery. good.

  According to such a configuration, a difference ball is calculated by the main control device, an addition table to be used for the extra lottery is determined based on the difference ball, and the addition table determined to be used is notified to the sub-control device. Is done. Then, in the sub control device, an extra lottery is performed using the extra table notified from the main control device. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an excessively large number of medals from being awarded to the player or an excessive loss while suppressing an increase in the processing load of the sub-control device.

  Here, when the contents of the RAM of the sub-control device are lost due to the momentary power failure, or when a go-to action is performed, the winning probability or the extra period of the extra lottery in the sub-control device is inappropriate. May be set.

Therefore, the instruction means may give a table instruction every time a game is played.
By doing so, even if a momentary power failure occurs or a go-to action is performed, it is possible to immediately notify the sub-control device of the extra table to be used for the extra lottery. It is possible to add a lottery and perform a lottery.

Further, the main control device may notify the sub-control device of a plurality of extra tables that can be used for the extra lottery.
That is, the instruction unit specifies a plurality of addition tables in the table instruction, and the determination unit selects and selects any one of the plurality of addition tables specified by the table instruction according to a predetermined method. The winning probability and the adding period registered in the adding table may be determined as the winning probability of the adding lottery by the adding means and the adding period added at the winning of the adding lottery.

  By doing so, the sub-control device can change the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period within an allowable range determined according to the difference ball. Therefore, while preventing the player from being given an excessive number of medals or causing excessive loss, the ups and downs of the frequency of the extras and the period of the extras will be given to enhance the fun of the game. be able to.

  Further, the instruction means designates one additional table in the table instruction when the difference ball is within a predetermined limit range, and designates a plurality of additional tables in the table instruction when the difference ball is not within the restriction range. When one addition table is specified in the table instruction, the determining means determines the winning probability and the adding period registered in the adding table, the winning probability of the adding lottery by the adding means, and the adding It is determined as an extra period to be added at the time of winning the lottery, and when a plurality of extra tables are specified in the table instruction, one of these extra tables is selected and selected according to a predetermined method. The winning probability and the extra period registered in the extra table are added by the extra means. Probability of winning, and may be determined as a super period to be added at the time of winning of the plus lottery.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when the player has won many medals or a large loss has occurred, one extra table corresponding to each case is always used for the extra lottery. Therefore, it is possible to reliably control the frequency of occurrence and the period of addition.

  In addition, when the number of medals won by the player and the loss of the player are not so large, an addition table to be used by lottery can be determined from among a plurality of addition tables corresponding to the difference ball, It is possible to change the occurrence frequency and the addition period.

  In other words, according to the difference ball, the frequency of the extras and the extra period are controlled reliably, and the number of award medals awarded by the AT is adjusted firmly, or the frequency of the extras and the extra period are given ups and downs. , You can switch whether to enhance the interest of the game.

Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while reliably adjusting the number of award medals awarded to the player by the AT.
In addition, the instruction means gives a table instruction when the difference ball is within a predetermined limit range, and the determination means further adds according to a predetermined method when the table instruction is not made. The winning probability of the extra lottery by the means and the extra period added when the extra lottery is won may be determined.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when the player has won many medals or a large loss has occurred, the extra table corresponding to each case is used for the extra lottery, It is possible to reliably control the frequency of occurrence and the period of addition.

  On the other hand, if the number of medals won by the player and the player's loss is not so large, the winning lottery win probability and the extra period will be set regardless of the difference, and it will be larger depending on the frequency of the extra and the extra period You can make changes.

  For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game while reliably adjusting the number of award medals awarded to the player by the AT.

It is a front view of a rotating type game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a rotating type game machine. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the addition table in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the BET process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of a winning combination internal lottery process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of the difference ball count processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart of AT processing in a first embodiment. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the addition table in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart of the BET process in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart of the reel stop process in 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart of the table setting process in 2nd embodiment. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the addition table in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart of the table setting process in 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart of AT processing in a third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, a display panel 3 having a display window 2 (which can display an effective area of a 3 × 3 stop symbol) is installed on the front surface of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. Yes.

  Behind the display window 2, a rotating mechanism unit (not shown) having three reels 4 (left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R in order from the left) is disposed. Three of the symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 2. Further, around the display window 2, a bed lamp 5, a plurality of digital display devices 6 and the like are arranged.

  Below the display window 2, there are a bet switch 7, a start lever 8, three stop buttons 9 (a left stop button 9L, a middle stop button 9C, a right stop button 9R in order from the left), a medal slot 10, and the like. An operation unit 11 is provided. And the lower structure part 14 provided with the saucer 12, the speaker box 13, etc. is provided in the lowest part.

The left stop button 9L, middle stop button 9C, and right stop button 9R correspond to the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R, respectively.
In addition, a display screen (effect image display device 33) for performing various effects is provided above the display window.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine 1, and the main control board 20 includes a one-chip microcomputer, an input port, an output port, and the like.
The main control board 20 includes an operation signal for the bet switch 7, an operation signal for the settlement switch 16, a medal detection signal for the medal detection switch 10a provided in the medal insertion slot 10, an operation signal for the start lever 8, and stop buttons 9L to 9R. Operation signal, a signal from a position detection sensor 21 for detecting the position of each reel 4, and the like.

  On the output side of the main control board 20, a gate solenoid 22 for paying out medals, a credit display device 23, a bet number display device 24, a payout medal number display device 25, and a reel 4 are rotated. Drive motors 26L to 26R, floodlight lamps 27L to 27R, and a relay board 30 are connected (the credit display device 23, the bet number display device 24, and the payout medal number display device 25 are the digital display devices described above. 6).

  The main control board 20 displays and drives the credit display device 23, the bet number display device 24, and the payout medal number display device 25 based on the operation signal of the bet switch 7 and the like by the microcomputer operating according to the program. It controls the rotation and stop of the motor 26 and the lighting and extinguishing of the floodlight 27.

  A sound / lamp control board 31 is connected to the relay board 30, and the main control board 20 sends a command to the sound / lamp control board 31 via the relay board 30, thereby outputting sound output such as sound effects and electric power. Controls lighting and extinguishing of decorations. The main control board 20 may be configured to allow only one-way communication from the relay board 30.

  The sound / lamp control board 31 is connected to an effect image control board 32 for controlling the effect image display device 33. The effect image control board 32 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 20 to the relay board 30 via the sound / lamp control board 31 and data generated by the sound / lamp control board 31 based on the command. And the effect image display device 33 is controlled accordingly.

Note that the payout medal number display device 25 may be eliminated and the display may be performed by the effect image display device 33.
Further, a payout control board 40 is connected to the main control board 20 as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control board 40 operates the acquired medal payout device 41 based on the payout request data received from the main control board 20. To pay out medals. At that time, the payout control board 40 counts the number of medals to be paid out based on the detection signal of the payout detection switch 42.

  In addition, for example, 21 symbols are drawn on each of the reels 4L to 4R. These symbols are, for example, “BB (Big Bonus) symbol”, “Watermelon symbol”, “Cherry symbol”, “Bell”. There are 5 types of “design” and “replay design”.

[Description of operation]
[First embodiment]
Next, operation | movement of the swivel type game machine 1 of 1st embodiment is demonstrated.

  In this spinning machine 1, BB and small roles Bell A to F, watermelon, cherry, and replay are provided as the roles to be won by internal lottery, and these roles are won by internal lottery. If not, it will be lost. In addition, hereinafter, the winning combination by the internal lottery will be described as the winning combination, and the corresponding combination is arranged on the active line formed on the display window 2 and the state in which the game value is given is defined as the winning combination. Describe.

  In the first embodiment, each of the bells A to F is configured as a push order small combination in which the order of operating the stop button 9 (push order) is uniquely set, and the winning combination is the bell A to F. In this case, when the stop button 9 is operated in the corresponding pressing order, the bell symbols are always arranged on the active line regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button 9, and the winning combination is established.

  In addition, this spinning machine 1 is provided with an AT (assist time) in which a push order navigation effect for notifying a corresponding push order is provided when a bell is won by internal lottery, and a watermelon, cherry, etc. are specified. When the winning combination is established, or when replay is established continuously for a predetermined number of times, an AT lottery is performed, and when this is won, the AT is activated.

  In the present embodiment, during the normal state (the state where no bonus game or AT is being performed), forward pressing (operating the stop button 9 in the order of left, middle, right) or pinching pressing (left, right) , Operating the stop button 9 in a pressing order other than that (operating the stop button 9 in the middle order) is prohibited. If an irregular push is made, there will be a penalty that the AT will not operate for a certain period of time.

  The AT continues for a period until a predetermined number of games are consumed, but if a watermelon or cherry is won or established during the AT, an extra lottery will be performed, and the extra lottery will be When winning, the AT duration will be added (extended).

  The winning probability of this extra lottery and the extra period to be added at the time of winning are determined at a predetermined reference time (for example, when the power of the rotary gaming machine 1 is turned on or this time (or a predetermined number of times before) AT starts. Time) (total number of award medals awarded-total number of medals bet).

  Specifically, three types of addition tables 00 to 10 are provided. When the difference ball is −5000 or less, the addition table 00 is provided. When the difference ball is −5000 to 5000, the addition table 01 is provided. When the difference ball is 5000 or more, the extra table 10 is selected (see FIG. 3A).

  In each extra table, the winning probability of the extra lottery when winning each of the watermelon and cherry small roles, and the extra period when winning the extra lottery with the winning of each small role as an opportunity are registered (FIGS. 3B and 3C).

  Then, an extra lottery is performed with the winning probability registered in the selected extra table, and at the time of winning the extra lottery, the duration of the AT is added over the extra period registered in the extra table.

  In addition, in the addition tables 00 to 10, the registered winning probabilities are lower in the order of 00, 01, 10 and the addition period is shorter, and the difference is increased (the number of net medals acquired). As the number increases, it becomes more difficult to add AT.

  The control related to the AT is configured to be performed by the effect image control board 32, and an addition table is stored in the ROM provided in the effect image control board 32. In the first embodiment, the difference image is calculated by the effect image control board 32, and an addition table to be used for the addition lottery is determined based on the difference ball.

In the following, the operation of the swivel game machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described in detail with a focus on the AT operation and the extra lottery.
(1) Main Process First, the main process performed on the main control board 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, this process is performed periodically (for example, 2 ms period) during operation of the rotating type gaming machine 1.

In S100, the main control board 20 performs a BET process for betting a medal in accordance with the player's operation.
In subsequent S105, the main control board 20 starts a game in response to the operation of the start lever 8, performs an appropriateness determination process in which an internal lottery or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to S110.

In S110, the main control board 20 performs a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 4 according to the operation of the stop button 9, and the process proceeds to S115.
In S115, the main control board 20 displays a number of medals corresponding to the small role when the symbols corresponding to the selected small role are arranged on the active line and the small role becomes a winning combination. A medal payout process for giving (award medal) to the player is performed, and the process proceeds to S120.

  When award medals are awarded, if the number of credits is 50 or less, the number of prize medals is added to the number of credits. When the number of credits exceeds 50, the prize medals are discharged to the tray 12. .

  In S120, the main control board 20 starts the bonus game when the BB is established, and when the award medals awarded in the bonus game reach a predetermined number, the gaming state in which the bonus game is ended. A control process is performed, and the process proceeds to S100.

(2) BET Process Next, a BET process for betting a medal in accordance with the player's operation will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the main process.

  In S150, the main control board 20 makes a bet possible condition for betting medals (all the spinning cylinders are in a state where a MAX bet is not made by inserting a medal or a bet switch is operated or a combination is not established). It is determined whether or not all the spinning cylinders have stopped in a state where a combination other than replay has been established, and the payout corresponding to the established combination has been completed. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S152. If a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), this process ends.

  In S152, the main control board 20 determines whether or not a medal is inserted based on a detection signal from the medal detection switch 10a. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S152: Yes), the process proceeds to S154. If a negative determination is obtained (S152: No), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S154, the main control board 20 adds the number of inserted medals to the BET number (the number of medals bet) if the MAX bet (three medals bet) is not placed, and S168. The process is transferred to. In the MAX bet state, the inserted number is added to the credit number, and when the credit number reaches 50, the inserted number is not added to the credit number, and the inserted medal is discharged to the tray 12.

  In S156, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the bet switch 7 is operated in a state where the operation of the bet switch 7 is valid and a credited medal is present, and when an affirmative determination is obtained. (S156: Yes), the process proceeds to S158, and if a negative determination is obtained (S156: No), this process ends.

  In S158, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the BET number is 0. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S158: Yes), the process proceeds to S160, and a negative determination is obtained. In the case (S158: No), the process proceeds to S162.

  In S160, the main control board 20 adds 3 to the BET number if the number of credits is 3 or more, and adds the number of credits to the BET number if the number of credits is 2 or less. The process is transferred to.

  In S162, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the BET number is 1. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S162: Yes), the process proceeds to S164, and a negative determination is obtained. In the case (S162: No), the process proceeds to S166.

  In S164, if the number of credits is two or more, the main control board 20 adds 2 to the BET number. If the number of credits is one, the main control board 20 adds the credit number to the BET number. Migrate processing.

On the other hand, in S166, the main control board 20 adds 1 to the BET number, and proceeds to S168.
In S 168, the main control board 20 transmits an additional BET number signal that is a command indicating the number of medals newly bet to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. Then, the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, when the BET number is 3 (S170: Yes), the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the bet switch 7 (S172), and shifts the processing to S174.
In S174, the main control board 20 validates the operation of the start lever 8, and ends this process.

(3) About the go / no-go determination process Next, the go / no-go determination process for performing an internal lottery or the like according to the operation of the start lever 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the main process.

  In S200, the main control board 20 determines whether or not a start lever effective condition (a condition that a MAX bet is placed by inserting a medal or an operation of the bet switch 7 or a replay is established in the previous game) is satisfied. If the determination is positive and a positive determination is obtained (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205. If a negative determination is obtained (S200: No), the process ends.

  In S205, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S210, and a negative determination is obtained. In this case (S205: No), this process is terminated.

In S210, the main control board 20 extracts a winning random number used for internal lottery, and performs a winning combination internal lottery process using the extracted winning random number (S215).
In subsequent S220, the main control board 20 performs a reel fluctuation start process for starting the rotation of the reels 4L to 4R, and ends this process.

  In the reel variation start process, the main control board 20 first determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 4L to 4R in the previous game. If 4.1 seconds have elapsed, the drive motors 26L to 26R are operated to start the rotation of the reels 4L to 4R. If 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, the previous rotation Wait for 4.1 seconds from the start, and then start to rotate the reels 4L to 4R.

The stop button 9 is activated after the rotation speeds of all the reels 4 become constant.
(4) About winning combination internal lottery processing Next, the winning combination internal lottery processing for performing internal lottery based on the random number of success / failure will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the success / failure determination process.

  In S250, the main control board 20 refers to a bonus flag that is a winning combination flag indicating that BB has been won, and determines whether or not the BB has been won. When the BB is not won (when the bonus flag = 0) (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S252, and when the BB is won (S250: No). ), The process proceeds to S256.

  In S252, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the random number is a winning value of BB (whether or not BB is won). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S252: Yes), the process proceeds to S254, and when a negative determination is obtained (S252: No), the process proceeds to S256.

In S254, the main control board 20 sets a bonus flag, and proceeds to S274.
In S256, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value of the cherry (whether or not the cherry is won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S256: Yes), the process proceeds to S258, and if a negative determination is obtained (S256: No), the process proceeds to S260.

In S258, the main control board 20 sets a cherry flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating that a cherry is won, and the process proceeds to S274.
In S260, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value of the watermelon (whether or not the watermelon has been won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S262. If a negative determination is obtained (S260: No), the process proceeds to S264.

In S262, the main control board 20 sets a watermelon flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating that the watermelon has been won, and the process proceeds to S274.
In S264, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value for the bells A to F (whether or not the bells A to F are won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S264: Yes), the process proceeds to S266. If a negative determination is obtained (S264: No), the process proceeds to S268.

  In S266, the main control board 20 sets a bell flag, which is a winning combination flag indicating winning of the bell, and proceeds to S274. There are six types of bell flags corresponding to the bells A to F, the bell A flag to the bell F flag, and the bell flag corresponding to the type of the selected bell is set.

  In S268, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the winning random number is a winning value for replay (whether or not the replay is won). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S268: Yes), the process proceeds to S270, and if a negative determination is obtained (S268: No), the process proceeds to S272.

In S270, the main control board 20 sets a replay flag which is a winning combination flag indicating winning for replay, and proceeds to S274.
On the other hand, in S272, the main control board 20 sets a loss flag, and proceeds to S274.

  In S274, the main control board 20 sends the winning combination information, which is a command indicating the presence / absence of a winning combination and the type of winning combination, to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. Send this to finish this process.

  In the winning combination internal lottery process of the first embodiment, when BB is won, it is not determined whether other small roles (watermelon, cherry, bell, replay) are won, and BB and other Cannot win for small roles However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when BB is won, it is possible to determine whether or not other small roles have been won, so that BB and other small roles can be won. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

(5) Reel Stop Process Next, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 4 in response to the operation of the stop button 9 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is called from the main process.

  In S300, the main control board 20 determines whether or not at least one of the reels 4L to 4R is rotating. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S302, and when a negative determination is obtained (S300: No), this process ends.

  In S302, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the stop button 9 has been activated. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S302: Yes), the process proceeds to S308 and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S302: No), the process proceeds to S304.

  In S304, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 4L to 4R are constant. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S304: Yes), the process proceeds to S306, and when a negative determination is obtained (S304: No), this process ends.

In S306, the main control board 20 enables the stop button 9 and shifts the process to S308.
In S308, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the left stop button 9L is in the ON state (pressed state). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S308: Yes), the process proceeds to S310. If the determination is negative (S308: No), the process proceeds to S322 (FIG. 9).

  In S310, the main control board 20 determines whether the left stop button 9L is valid (whether the left reel 4L is rotating). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S312. If a negative determination is obtained (S310: No), this process ends.

  In S312, the main control board 20 performs a left reel stop process for stopping the left reel 4L. In this left reel stop process, so-called pull-in control is performed, and when the internal lottery is won, the stop position of the left reel 4L is arranged so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination indicated by the winning combination flag are arranged on the active line. Is adjusted.

  Specifically, when the winning combination is a replay, the replay symbol of the left reel 4L is always stopped on the active line, and when the winning combination is a bell, if the pushing order is appropriate, the left reel The 4L bell symbol is always stopped on the active line. Further, when the winning combination is other than replay or bell, when the corresponding symbol of the left reel 4L is located within the predetermined number of frames from the effective line at the operation timing of the left stop button 9L. The symbol is stopped on the active line.

  In subsequent S314, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the left stop button 9L is in an OFF state (a state in which the pressing is released), and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S314: Yes), S316 When a negative determination is obtained (S314: No), the process proceeds to S314.

In S316, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the left stop button 9L and shifts the process to S318.
In step S318, the main control board 20 instructs the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 that the left reel 4L is stopped and a command indicating the symbols stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S320.

  In S320, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S320: Yes), the present process is terminated and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S320: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, in S322 (FIG. 9) that is shifted when the left stop button 9L is not in the ON state, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the middle stop button 9C is in the ON state, and a positive determination is obtained. (S322: Yes), the process proceeds to S324, and if a negative determination is obtained (S322: No), the process proceeds to S336 (FIG. 10).

  In S324, the main control board 20 determines whether the middle stop button 9C is valid (whether the middle reel 4C is rotating). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S324: Yes), the process proceeds to S326, and if a negative determination is obtained (S324: No), this process ends.

  In S326, the main control board 20 performs a middle reel stop process for stopping the middle reel 4C. In the middle reel stop process, as with the left reel 4L, the stop position of the middle reel 4C is adjusted by pull-in control so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the active line.

  In subsequent S328, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the middle stop button 9C is in the OFF state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S328: Yes), the process proceeds to S330 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S328: No), the process proceeds to S328.

In S330, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the middle stop button 9C and shifts the process to S332.
In S332, the main control board 20 is a command for the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 to indicate that the middle reel 4C is stopped and a command indicating the symbols stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S334.

  In S334, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S334: Yes), the present process is terminated and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S334: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 11).

  Further, in S336 (FIG. 10) that shifts when the middle stop button 9C is not in the ON state, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is in the ON state, and a positive determination is obtained. (S336: Yes), the process proceeds to S338, and if a negative determination is obtained (S336: No), this process ends.

  In S338, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is valid (whether or not the right reel 4R is rotating). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S338: Yes), the process proceeds to S340, and when a negative determination is obtained (S338: No), this process ends.

  In S340, the main control board 20 performs a right reel stop process for stopping the right reel 4R. In this right reel stop process, as with the other reels, the stop position of the right reel 4R is adjusted by pull-in control so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the active line.

  In subsequent S342, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the right stop button 9R is in the OFF state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S342: Yes), the process proceeds to S344 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S342: No), the process proceeds to S342.

In S344, the main control board 20 invalidates the operation of the right stop button 9R, and proceeds to S346.
In S346, the main control board 20 instructs the sound and lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 that the right reel 4R is stopped and a right reel which is a command indicating a symbol stopped on each effective line. A stop signal is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S348.

  In S348, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the rotating reel 4 is present. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S348: Yes), the present process ends and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S348: No), the process proceeds to S350 (FIG. 11).

  In S350 (FIG. 11) that is shifted to when all reels are stopped, the main control board 20 determines whether or not a winning combination has occurred (whether or not a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the active line). Is determined based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 21). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S350: Yes), the process proceeds to S354, and when a negative determination is obtained (S350: No), the process proceeds to S352.

In S352, the main control board 20 executes a process corresponding to the loss, and shifts the process to S366.
In S354, the main control board 20 determines whether or not BB is established, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S354: Yes), the process proceeds to S356 and a negative determination is obtained. (S354: No), the process proceeds to S358.

In S356, the main control board 20 performs jackpot setting processing for starting the bonus game, and shifts the processing to S366.
In S358, the main control board 20 determines whether or not a replay has been established, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S358: Yes), the process proceeds to S360 and a negative determination is obtained. (S358: No), the process proceeds to S362.

In S360, the main control board 20 performs a replay setting process in which the same number of medals as in the current game are betted, and the process proceeds to S366.
In S362, the main control board 20 performs a winning combination payout setting process for setting the number of prize medals to be given to the player according to the established small combination, and the process proceeds to S364.

  In S364, the main control board 20 sends a payout number signal that is a command indicating the number of award medals to be given to the player to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. The process proceeds to S366.

  In S366, the main control board 20 is a command indicating the presence / absence of the winning combination and the type of the winning combination to the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30. Is performed, and the process proceeds to S368.

  The sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 perform various effects via the various lamps 31a, the speaker 31b, and the effect image display device 33 based on the winning combination information.

In S368, the main control board 20 clears the winning combination flags other than the bonus flag, and ends this processing.
(6) Difference Ball Counting Process Next, the effect image control board 32 calculates the difference ball from the reference time point (at power-on) based on the addition BET number signal from the main control board 20 and the payout number signal. The difference ball counting process to be calculated will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S400, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the addition BET number signal has been received from the main control board 20, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S402. If a negative determination is obtained (S400: No), the process proceeds to S404.

  In S402, the effect image control board 32 calculates the total number of bet medals from the reference time by adding the number of newly bet medals indicated by the addition BET number signal to the insertion number counter (note that The input number counter is cleared at the reference time). Then, the difference ball is calculated by subtracting the insertion number counter from the payout number counter indicating the total number of award medals from the reference time, and the process proceeds to S408.

  In S404, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not a payout number signal has been received from the main control board 20, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S404: Yes), the process proceeds to S406. If a negative determination is obtained (S404: No), this process ends.

  In S406, the effect image control board 32 calculates the total number of award medals awarded from the reference time by adding the number of award medals indicated by the payout number signal to the payout number counter (note that the payout number counter). Is cleared at the base time). Then, a difference ball is calculated by subtracting the insertion number counter from the payout number counter, and the process proceeds to S408.

  In S408, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the difference ball is −α (α is 5000 as an example) or less, and when an affirmative determination is obtained (S408: Yes), the process proceeds to S410. If a negative determination is obtained (S408: No), the process proceeds to S412.

In S410, the effect image control board 32 determines to perform an extra lottery using the extra table 00, sets 00 to the table flag, and ends the present process.
In S412, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the difference ball is greater than or equal to α. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S412: Yes), the process proceeds to S414 and a negative determination is obtained. If it is found (S412: No), the process proceeds to S416.

In S414, the effect image control board 32 determines to perform the extra lottery using the extra table 10, sets 10 to the table flag, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S416, the effect image control board 32 determines to perform the extra lottery using the extra table 01, sets 01 to the table flag, and ends this processing.

(7) AT process Next, the AT process, which is a process for performing an AT operation and an extra lottery, will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S450, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not it is an AT prohibition period (a bonus game execution period or a period in which the AT operation is prohibited due to the penalty caused by the irregular pressing described above). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S450: Yes), the process is terminated. If a negative determination is obtained (S450: No), the process proceeds to S452.

  In S452, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the AT is in operation. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S452: Yes), the process proceeds to S454 and a negative determination is obtained. If yes (S452: No), the process proceeds to S466.

  In S454, the effect image control board 32 is based on the winning combination information and the winning combination information received from the main control board 20, and an AT entry trigger (for example, winning or establishment of a specific combination such as watermelon or cherry, or a predetermined number of times) It is determined whether or not a continuous replay has occurred). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S454: Yes), the process proceeds to S456, and when a negative determination is obtained (S454: No), this process ends.

In S456, the effect image control board 32 extracts the AT random number, and in subsequent S458, sets the entry determination table corresponding to the table flag.
Here, the rush determination table is a table in which the winning probability of AT lottery and the duration of AT when winning in the AT lottery are registered, as in the addition table, in the ROM of the effect image control board 32. A plurality of entry determination tables in which at least one of the winning probability and the AT duration is different are stored.

  The extra table may be used as the entry determination table, and the extra table to be used may be determined according to the table flag in the same manner as the extra lottery. In such a case, AT is started according to the difference ball. And the duration of AT can be determined, and excessive award medals can be prevented from being awarded to the player.

  Further, the extra table and the entry determination table may be provided as separate tables. In such a case, the winning probability or extra period of the extra lottery according to the difference ball is determined independently of the probability that the AT is started. Can be determined. For this reason, when there are too many difference balls, it is possible to make it difficult for an extra to occur while maintaining the frequency at which the AT is started, and the number of award medals awarded by the AT without boring the player can be reduced. It becomes possible to adjust.

  In subsequent S460, the effect image control board 32 performs AT lottery with the winning probability registered in the set entry determination table using the AT random number, and determines whether or not it has been won in the AT lottery. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S460: Yes), the process proceeds to S462, and if a negative determination is obtained (S460: No), this process ends.

  In S462, the effect image control board 32 performs an AT start process for operating the AT, and an effect for notifying the start of the AT via the various lamps 31a, the speaker 31b, and the effect image display device 33 ( S464), this process is terminated. This AT is continued for a duration period registered in the entry determination table used for the AT lottery.

  On the other hand, in S466, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not an AT additional opportunity (e.g., watermelon or cherry win) has occurred based on the winning combination information and the winning combination information received from the main control board 20. . If an affirmative determination is obtained (S466: Yes), the process proceeds to S468, and if a negative determination is obtained (S466: No), this process ends.

In S468, the effect image control board 32 extracts the AT random number, and in subsequent S470, sets an addition table corresponding to the set value of the table flag.
In the subsequent S472, the effect image control board 32 performs the lottery with the winning probability registered in the set addition table using the AT random number. Then, when winning in the extra lottery, the duration of the AT is extended over the extra period registered in the set extra table, and this process ends.

[Modification]
In the difference counting process (FIG. 12) of the first embodiment, since the difference balls are counted based on the total number of bets and the total number of prize medals since the power-on, which is the reference time, the main control is performed. It is possible to use the AT as a compensation in the case where a bias occurs in the winning of BB, small role, etc. determined by the substrate 20.

  Here, RT (replay time) is a state in which the winning probability of replay is increased while maintaining the winning probabilities of other roles, and ART (assist replay time) is a state in which AT and RT are simultaneously operated. In general, when the stop button 9 is operated in the push order according to the push order navigation effect during the AT, the RT start condition is satisfied and the RT is started. As a result, the ART is activated.

  In the difference ball counting process, the reference time point is set to when the power is turned on, and the difference ball from the time of turning on the power is calculated. However, assuming that the reference time is at the start of AT, and during AT ≈ ART, a determination of “whether or not during AT” is provided before S400, and if an affirmative determination is obtained, the process proceeds to S400. If a negative determination is obtained, it is possible to calculate an approximate difference ball during ART by terminating this process.

  In this case, since the difference ball is normally positive, the difference ball ≦ α, α <difference ball ≦ β, β <difference ball ≦ γ, γ <difference ball (α <β <γ) is different. It is conceivable to set the winning probability of AT lottery, the duration of AT, the winning probability of extra lottery, and the extra period.

  Also, the difference ball of a series of ATs (AT generated by one entry trigger) may be counted, or the difference balls of a plurality of ATs (AT generated by a plurality of entry triggers) after power-on are counted. May be. In addition, if it is configured so that it is possible to determine that the effect image control board 32 has entered the RT from the main control board 20 so that it can be determined that the ART is in progress, the difference ball in the ART is more accurately detected. Only can be calculated.

Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a large number of medals from being excessively awarded to the player and an excessive loss to the player.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.

  The spinning cylinder type gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is also operated and added to the AT in the same manner as the first embodiment. However, the difference ball is calculated in the main control board 20, and the difference ball is added to the difference ball. Based on this, an addition table to be used for the AT addition lottery is determined, and the effect image control board 32 is different in that the addition lottery is performed using the addition table designated from the main control board 20.

  Specifically, the table signal A is different from the main control board 20 to the effect image control board 32 when the difference ball is −5000 or less, and the table signal B is different when the difference ball is −5000 to 5000. When the number of balls is 5000 or more, a table signal C is transmitted (see FIG. 14A).

  The effect image control board 32 receives the addition table 00 when the table signal A is received, the addition table 01 when the table signal B is received, and the addition table 10 when the table signal C is received. Used (see FIG. 14B).

  For this reason, in the main control board 20 of the second embodiment, the same processing as that of the first embodiment is performed, but the BET processing and the reel stop processing are partially different. In addition, in the effect image control board 32, a table setting process for determining an extra table to be used for an extra lottery according to a table signal is performed instead of the difference ball counting process, and an AT process similar to that in the first embodiment is performed. Done.

Below, operation | movement of the rotary type game machine 1 of 2nd embodiment is demonstrated in detail centering on the difference from 1st embodiment.
(1) BET process First, a BET process for betting a medal in accordance with the player's operation and calculating a difference ball from the reference time point (when the power is turned on) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. . This process is called from the main process.

Since the processes of S500 to S516 are the same as S150 to S166 of the BET process in the first embodiment, a description thereof will be omitted.
In S518, the main control board 20 calculates the total number of medals bet from the reference time by adding the number of newly bet medals to the insertion number counter. Cleared). Then, the difference ball is calculated by subtracting the insertion number counter from the payout number counter indicating the total number of award medals awarded from the reference time, and the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the difference ball is −α (α is 5000 as an example) or not, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S522. If a negative determination is obtained (S520: No), the process proceeds to S524.

  In S522, the main control board 20 is a command for instructing the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30 to perform an extra lottery using the extra table 00. A is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S530.

  In S524, the main control board 20 determines whether or not the difference ball is greater than or equal to α. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S526 and a negative determination is obtained. In this case (S524: No), the process proceeds to S528.

  In S526, the main control board 20 is a table signal that is a command for instructing the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 to be added and lottery using the addition table 10 via the relay board 30. C is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S530.

  On the other hand, in S528, the main control board 20 is a command for instructing the sound / lamp control board 31 and the effect image control board 32 via the relay board 30 to perform an extra lottery using the extra table 01. The table signal B is transmitted, and the process proceeds to S530.

Since the process of S530-S534 is the same as that of S170-S174 of the BET process in 1st embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.
(2) Reel Stop Process Next, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel 4 according to the operation of the stop button 9 and calculating the total number of award medals from the reference time point will be described. This process is called from the main process.

The reel stop process of the second embodiment is the same as the reel stop process of the first embodiment, but the process of S364 is different (FIG. 16).
In S364, the main control board 20 calculates the total number of award medals awarded from the reference time by adding the number of award medals set according to the small combination established in S362 to the payout number counter. (The payout counter is cleared at the reference time). Then, the process proceeds to S366.

(3) About Table Setting Process Next, a table setting process for determining an extra table to be used for the extra lottery according to the table signal from the main control board 20 in the effect image control board 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Will be described. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

  In S600, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not a table signal is received from the main control board 20, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and If a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends.

  In S605, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the table signal A has been received. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S610 and a negative determination is obtained. If yes (S605: No), the process proceeds to S615.

In S610, the effect image control board 32 sets the table flag to 00, and ends this process.
In S615, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not the table signal B has been received. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620 and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S615: No), the process proceeds to S625.

In S620, the effect image control board 32 sets the table flag to 01 and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S625, the effect image control board 32 sets 10 to the table flag, and ends this processing.

[Modification 1]
In the second embodiment, the effect image control board 32 performs an extra lottery using an extra table corresponding to the table signal from the main control board 20. However, when the table signal C is received, the extra table 10 may be used. When the table signals A and B are received, an extra table to be used is determined by lottery (or depending on the state of the game or performance), or the extra lottery is won without using the extra table. The probability and the extra period may be determined by lottery (or depending on the state of the game or performance).

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra and reduce the extra period. In other cases, the winner of the extra lottery The ups and downs can be given to the probability and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the table signal A or C is received, the addition table corresponding to the table signal is used, and when the table signal B is received, the addition table is determined by the method described above. You can go.

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra, and to shorten the extra period, and if the player loses much, In addition, it is possible to easily add an AT, and to increase the addition period. In cases other than these, ups and downs can be given to the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[Modification 2]
In the BET process (FIG. 15) of the second embodiment, since the difference balls are counted based on the total number of medals bet and the total number of award medals from the time of power-on, which is the reference time, the main control board 20 It is possible to use the AT as a compensation in the case where a bias occurs in the winning of the BB, small role, etc. determined in.

  In the BET process, the reference time point is set when the power is turned on, and a difference ball from the time when the power is turned on is calculated. However, assuming that the reference time is at the start of RT, it is considered that RT is being approximated (because it is impossible to determine whether or not AT is in progress in main control board 20), and the determination of “whether or not RT is in progress” is made before S518. If a positive determination is obtained, the process proceeds to S518. If a negative determination is obtained, the process proceeds to S520, so that it is possible to calculate an approximate difference ball during ART. Become.

  At that time, since the difference ball is usually positive, in each case of difference ball ≦ α, α <difference ball ≦ β, β <difference ball ≦ γ, γ <difference ball (α <β <γ), It can be considered that different table signals are transmitted from the main control board 20 to the effect image control board 32.

  In addition, a difference ball of a series of RTs (RT generated by one entry trigger) may be counted, or a difference ball of a plurality of RTs (AT generated by a plurality of entry triggers) after power-on is counted. May be.

Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a large number of medals from being excessively awarded to the player and an excessive loss to the player.
[Third embodiment]
Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described.

  The swivel type gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment is also operated and added to the AT in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, and a difference ball is formed on the main control board 20 as in the second embodiment. Calculated. However, in the third embodiment, the main control board 20 determines an addition table group that is an aggregate of addition tables that can be used for the addition lottery based on the difference ball, and the effect image control board 32 The difference is that the extra table used for the extra lottery is selected by lottery from the extra tables belonging to the determined extra table group.

  Specifically, in the ROM of the effect image control board 32, the addition tables A to I are stored, and addition table groups 00 to 10 including three of these addition tables are provided. . Then, the main control board 20 has an additional table group 00 when the difference ball is −5000 or less, an additional table group 01 when the difference ball is −5000 to 5000, and a difference table when the difference ball is 5000 or more. The addition table group 10 is selected.

  Further, the selection probability of each addition table constituting the addition table group is set, and the effect image control board 32 sets any addition table belonging to the addition table group corresponding to the difference ball as the addition table group. The selection is made according to the selected probability (see FIG. 18A).

  In addition, in the addition tables A to I belonging to these addition table groups, as in the first and second embodiments, the winning probability of the addition lottery when each small combination of watermelon and cherry is won or established, An extra period when an extra lottery is won with the winning of a role as an opportunity is registered (FIGS. 18B and 18C).

  And in the main control board 20 of 3rd embodiment, the process similar to 2nd embodiment is performed, and when the difference ball is -5000 or less with respect to the effect image control board 32, the table signal A is the difference ball. Is -5000 to 5000, the table signal B is transmitted, and when the difference ball is 5000 or more, the table signal C is transmitted.

  The effect image control board 32 of the third embodiment is configured to select a table group according to a table signal and to select an additional table belonging to the table group by lottery, as in the second embodiment. The table setting process and the AT process are performed, but the contents of these processes are partially different.

Below, operation | movement of the swivel type game machine 1 of 3rd embodiment is demonstrated in detail focusing on the difference from 1st, 2nd embodiment.
(1) Table Setting Process First, the table setting process for determining the table group according to the table signal from the main control board 20 on the effect image control board 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

Since the processing of S650, S655, and S665 is the same as S600, S605, and S615 of the table setting processing in the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
In S660, where the determination is affirmative in S655 (when the table signal A is received), the effect image control board 32 sets the table group flag to 00, and ends this processing.

  In S670 to which the process proceeds when an affirmative determination is obtained in S665 (when the table signal B is received), the effect image control board 32 sets the table group flag to 01 and ends the present process.

  On the other hand, in S675, the process proceeds to a case where a negative determination is obtained in S665 (when the table signal C is received), the effect image control board 32 sets 10 to the table group flag and ends the present process.

(2) About AT Processing Next, AT processing, which is processing for performing AT operation and adding lottery, will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed on the effect image control board 32.

Since the processes of S700 to S710 are the same as S450 to S454 of the AT process in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
In S715 that proceeds when an affirmative determination is obtained in S710, the effect image control board 32 extracts an AT random number, extracts a table random number in subsequent S720, and proceeds to S725.

  In S725, the effect image control board 32 selects the entry determination table group used for the AT lottery (a set of a plurality of entry determination tables having at least one of the winning probability and the AT duration period) based on the table group flag. Set.

  If the addition table is used as the entry determination table, the addition table group is used as the entry determination table group, and the addition table group to be used is determined according to the table group flag in the same manner as the addition lottery. Also good.

  In subsequent S730, the effect image control board 32 selects one of the entry determination tables belonging to the set entry determination table group by lottery using table random numbers. Note that any entry determination table belonging to the entry determination table group may be selected according to the state of the game or performance. Then, the effect image control board 32 performs AT lottery with the winning probability registered in the selected entry determination table using the AT random number.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it has been won in the AT lottery. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S735: Yes), the process proceeds to S740, and if a negative determination is obtained (S735: No) ), This process is terminated.

  In S740, the effect image control board 32 performs an AT start process for operating the AT, performs an effect for notifying the start of the AT (S745), and ends this process. This AT is continued for a duration period registered in the entry determination table used for the AT lottery.

  On the other hand, in S750, the effect image control board 32 determines whether or not an AT additional opportunity has occurred in the same manner as in S466, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755. If the determination is negative (S750: No), the process ends.

  In S755, the effect image control board 32 extracts the AT random number, extracts the table random number in the subsequent S760, and sets an additional table group corresponding to the table group flag (S765).

  In subsequent S770, the effect image control board 32 selects any one of the addition tables belonging to the set addition table group by lottery using table random numbers. Note that any additional table belonging to the additional table group may be selected according to the state of the game or performance.

  Further, in S775, the effect image control board 32 uses the AT random number to perform an extra lottery with the winning probability registered in the selected extra table, and when winning in the extra lottery, The duration of the AT is extended over the registered extra period, and this process ends.

[Modification]
In the third embodiment, the effect image control board 32 selects an addition table belonging to the addition table group corresponding to the table signal from the main control board 20 by lottery, and performs the addition lottery using the selected addition table.

However, when the table signal C is received, for example, an extra table I may be used to perform an extra lottery.
When the table signals A and B are received, any one of the addition tables belonging to the addition table group corresponding to the table signal or any one of the addition tables A to I is selected by lottery (or (Depending on the state of the game or performance), and an additional lottery may be performed using the selected additional table. Further, in this case, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period may be determined by lottery (or depending on the state of the game or performance) without using the extra table.

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra and reduce the extra period. In other cases, the winner of the extra lottery The ups and downs can be given to the probability and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition to this, when the table signal C is received, for example, the extra table I is used for the extra lottery, and when the table signal A is received, for example, the extra table A is used for the extra. A lottery may be held. On the other hand, when the table signal B is received, the addition table may be selected by the method described above.

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra, and to shorten the extra period, and if the player loses much, In addition, it is possible to easily add an AT, and to increase the addition period. In cases other than these, ups and downs can be given to the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[effect]
According to the swivel type gaming machine 1 of the first to third embodiments, when the player has already won a lot of award medals, it is difficult for the player to be added and the add-on period is shortened. The number of award medals given to the player is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an excessive number of medals from being awarded to the player.

On the other hand, when the number of invested medals is significantly larger than the number of award medals, the AT is more likely to be added and the addition period becomes longer, and the number of award medals awarded by the AT is increased. Become more. Thereby, a player's loss can be compensated and it can prevent that an excessive loss arises in a player.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the reel-type gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment, the effect image control board 32 calculates the difference ball according to the added BET number signal and the payout number signal from the main control board 20, and the difference ball The extra lottery is performed using the corresponding extra table.

  However, the effect image control board 32 includes, for example, the same addition tables A to I and the addition table group as in the third embodiment, and the difference ball and the addition table group are associated with each other to correspond to the difference ball. It is also possible to select one of the extra tables belonging to the extra table group to be selected by lottery and perform the extra lottery using the selected extra table.

  By doing so, the effect image control board 32 can change the winning probability and the extra period of the extra lottery within an allowable range determined according to the difference ball. Therefore, while preventing an excessively large number of medals from being awarded to the player or causing excessive losses, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the ups and downs are given ups and downs, thereby making the game more interesting. Can be increased.

Furthermore, when the difference ball is 5000 or more under such a configuration, an extra lottery may be performed using the extra table I, for example.
In other cases, any one of the addition tables belonging to the addition table group corresponding to the difference ball, or any one of the addition tables A to I is selected by lottery (or a game or performance). (Depending on the state) may be selected and the selected overlay table may be used. Further, in this case, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period may be determined by lottery (or depending on the state of the game or performance) without using the extra table.

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra and reduce the extra period. In other cases, the winner of the extra lottery The ups and downs can be given to the probability and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the difference ball is 5000 or more, for example, the addition table I may be used, and when the difference ball is −5000 or less, the addition table A may be used, for example. On the other hand, when the difference ball is −5000 to 5000, the addition table may be selected by the method described above.

  In this way, if the player has already won many award medals, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to make an extra, and to shorten the extra period, and if the player loses much, In addition, it is possible to easily add an AT, and to increase the addition period. In cases other than these, ups and downs can be given to the winning probability of the extra lottery and the extra period, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  (2) In the second and third embodiments, the main control board 20 is configured to transmit a table signal to the effect image control board 32 when a medal is betted. A configuration may be adopted in which a table signal is transmitted to the effect image control board 32 when all the reels 4 are stopped.

In addition, for example, when the difference ball changes across the threshold when determining the table signal (specifically, immediately after the difference ball exceeds -5000 sheets, immediately after -5000 sheets or less, or 5000 The table signal may be transmitted to the effect image control board 32 only after the number of sheets or more or less than 5000 sheets).

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(3) In the first to third embodiments, it is possible to play a game only in a state where a MAX bet is placed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or two medals are bet. Even in such a state, the game may be played. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained by adding the bet number of medals to the insertion number counter and calculating the difference by counting the total number of bet medals from the reference time point. Can be obtained.

  In the first to third embodiments, the difference ball is calculated without considering replay. However, the difference between the number of medals placed bet in the game performed by replay is regarded as the number of award medals. A ball may be calculated. By doing so, the profits given to the player by replay can be added and reflected in the winning probability of the lottery and the extra period, and the number of award medals given to the player by the AT can be adjusted more appropriately. it can.

  (4) In the first to third embodiments, the lottery is performed with the winning or establishment of watermelon or cherry as an opportunity, but not limited to this, for example, establishment of a specific type of replay (special replay) or Alternatively, the lottery may be performed by adding the replays for a predetermined number of times. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (5) Further, in the first to third embodiments, a push order navigation effect is performed when a bell is won during AT. In addition to the push order navigation effect (or in place of the push order navigation effect), a watermelon or Announcement production to notify the winning of other small roles such as cherry may be performed. In this way, more award medals can be obtained during the AT, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  (6) In the first to third embodiments, the threshold value of the difference ball when determining the addition table or the addition table group is uniformly α, −α (α = 5000 as an example). The elapsed time from the time and the number of games may be counted, and the threshold value may be changed according to the count result.

  Specifically, for example, when it is within 4 hours (or within 3000 games) from the reference time, α and −α are set as threshold values in the same manner as in the first to third embodiments, and within 4 to 8 hours (or 3000 to 3000). (Within 6000 games), β and -β are used as threshold values instead of α and -α, and when 8 hours have been exceeded (or over 6000 games), γ and -γ are used instead of β and -β. A threshold may be set (α <β <γ).

  Of course, the threshold is further divided into multiple stages, and the threshold is changed in a shorter time (1 minute, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.) or a shorter number of games (100 games, 500 games, 1000 games, etc.). There is no problem.

  In addition, when the reference time is set to the time of AT start or RT start, during a series of ATs (AT generated by one rushing trigger), multiple ATs after power-on (generated by multiple rushing triggers) AT), during a series of RTs (RT generated by one entry trigger), or multiple RTs (RT generated by multiple entry triggers) after power-on, and count the elapsed time and the number of games The threshold value is changed according to the count result.

  Further, there is no problem even if the threshold value is changed according to the elapsed time from the reference time point and the count result of the number of games. You may count the difference ball of a series of ATs (AT generated by one entry trigger), or count the difference balls of multiple ATs (AT generated by multiple entry triggers) after power-on. Also good.

  By doing this, it is possible to determine the winning probability of the lottery and the extra period, taking into account how long or how many times the player has played the game, and the number of prize medals awarded by the AT can be determined. It becomes possible to adjust more appropriately.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The main control board 20 corresponds to the main control apparatus, and the effect image control board 32 corresponds to the sub-control apparatus.
In the first embodiment, S115 of the BET process corresponds to the granting means, and S154, S160, S164, and S166 correspond to the betting means.

In addition, S210 to S220 of the success / failure determination process corresponds to a start unit.
Further, the reel stop processing S312, S326, and S340 correspond to the rotation stopping means, and S360 and S362 correspond to the giving means.

Further, S402 and S406 of the difference ball counting process correspond to the calculation means, and S408 to S416 correspond to the determination means.
Further, S462 of the AT process corresponds to a transition unit, S470 corresponds to a determination unit, and S472 corresponds to an addition unit.

Also, S504, S510, S514, and S516 of the BET process of the second embodiment correspond to betting means, and S518 corresponds to calculation means.
Further, S364 of the reel stop process corresponds to a calculation unit.

Further, S610, S620, and S625 of the table setting process correspond to the determining unit.
In addition, S660, S670, and S675 of the table setting process of the third embodiment correspond to a determination unit.

  Further, S740 of AT processing corresponds to a transition unit, S760 to S770 correspond to a determination unit, and S775 corresponds to an addition unit.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Revolving type game machine, 2 ... Display window, 3 ... Display panel, 4 ... Reel, 5 ... Bet lamp, 6 ... Digital display device, 7 ... Bet switch, 8 ... Start lever, 9 ... Stop button, 10 ... Medal insertion slot, 10a ... medal detection switch, 11 ... operation unit, 12 ... tray, 13 ... speaker box, 14 ... lower structure, 16 ... settlement switch, 20 ... main control board, 21 ... position detection sensor, 22 ... gate Solenoid, 23 ... credit display device, 24 ... bet number display device, 25 ... payout medal number display device, 26 ... drive motor, 27 ... floodlight lamp, 30 ... relay board, 31 ... sound / lamp control board, 32 ... production Image control board, 33 ... effect image display device, 40 ... payout control board, 41 ... acquired medal payout device, 42 ... payout detection switch.

Claims (3)

A spinning machine comprising a start lever, a plurality of spinning cylinders each having a plurality of types of symbols drawn thereon, and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to the respective spinning cylinders,
Betting means for betting medals in accordance with instructions from the player;
A random number is extracted in accordance with the operation of the start lever, an internal lottery is executed based on the random number, the rotating drum is rotated, and a start means for starting a game;
Rotation stop means for stopping the corresponding cylinder according to the operation of the stop button;
When the rotation of all the spinning cylinders stops and the game ends, the symbols corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery are arranged on the active line, and if the corresponding winning combination is established, Granting means for granting a player a number of medals corresponding to
A calculating means for counting the total number of the award medals and the total number of medals bet, and calculating a difference ball that is a difference between these total numbers;
Transition that shifts to an assist time in which a notification effect for notifying the winning combination in the game is performed before the game is over for a predetermined duration when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied Means,
When a predetermined additional condition is satisfied during the assist time, an additional lottery is performed, and when the additional lottery is won, an additional means for adding the additional period to the duration of the assist time and extending the duration When,
Based on the difference ball, a determination means for determining the winning probability of the extra lottery by the extra means and the extra period added at the time of winning in the extra lottery,
A spinning cylinder gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
As the winning combination, a push order small combination established by operating the stop button in an order unique to the corresponding winning combination is provided,
In the notification effect, when the winning combination is the push order small combination, the unique order related to the push order small combination is notified,
A spinning cylinder game machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the replay that is the winning combination is established, the granting unit has a right to play the game again in a state where the same number of medals as bets in the game in which the corresponding winning combination is established are bet. Granted to
The calculating means regards the number of medals that are bet in the game re-executed by establishment of the replay as the prize medals, and counts the total number of the prize medals;
A spinning cylinder game machine.

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