JP2014188269A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance game amusement by controlling execution of a reel performance in a new mode.SOLUTION: A reel type game machine executes a reel performance for temporarily stopping a plurality of rotating reels on the basis of the operation to a plurality of operation parts respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels until the end of one pattern variation game, and performs re-execution propriety determination processing for determining whether or not a reel performance is re-executed in response to the operation to the plurality of operation parts. In the re-execution propriety determination processing, re-execution of a reel performance is determined if operation order of the plurality of operation parts coincides with predetermined re-execution operation order. The re-execution propriety determination processing is performed in response to the operation to the plurality of operation parts in a re-executed reel performance. With this configuration, the game machine can enhance game amusement since a game property for allowing a player to predict re-execution operation order in a reel performance in which the progress of a pattern variation game is stagnant can be added.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played using game balls, game medals, and the like, and in particular, a rotating game in which a rotating drum having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on its outer peripheral surface is rotated and the rotating drum is stopped. Machine (slot machine).

  A spinning machine (slot machine) that performs a game in which a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by stopping each of the spinning cylinders after rotating a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is widely known. Yes. In such a spinning machine, when a start lever is operated after a game medium such as a game medal is inserted (bet), a lottery (internal lottery) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of types of game players is performed. At the same time, the rotation of the plurality of cylinders is started. Subsequently, when the stop button provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder is operated, the rotation of the spinning cylinder is stopped according to the result of the internal lottery, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed. A privilege (a predetermined number of game media or the like) is given to finish one game.

  Some of these spinning-type gaming machines allow a temporary stop that temporarily stops the spinning cylinder during the period from when the start lever is operated until the end of one game. There has been proposed one that executes an effect (rotation effect) that gives a player a privilege by deriving a combination (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a spinning machine, it is possible to stop and display a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to a game player) regardless of the result of the internal lottery as a spinning effect. The game interest is improved by drawing attention to the combination of symbols.

JP 2010-11950 A

  However, it is well known to execute the spinning effect as described above, and it is difficult to further improve the game entertainment just by performing the spinning effect using the same method as the conventional technique.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems in the prior art, and an object thereof is to further improve the game entertainment by controlling the execution of the spinning effect in a new manner.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the rotating game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
One rotation of the design is performed by rotating a plurality of cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in response to a predetermined rotation start operation, and a rotation of the plurality of cylinders being stopped in response to a predetermined rotation stop operation. A revolving game machine for playing games,
During the period from when the rotation start operation is performed until the end of one symbol variation game, the progression of the symbol variation game is stagnated, and a plurality of the plurality of cylinders corresponding to each of the plurality of crotch cylinders are provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit, a rotating effect execution means capable of executing a rotating effect that temporarily stops the rotating rotating drum,
Re-executability determination means for receiving re-execution determination processing for determining whether to execute the rotation effect again upon receiving the operation of the plurality of operation units in the rotation effect;
When it is determined not to re-execute the revolving effect in the re-execution determination process, a revolving effect end means for ending the revolving effect and resuming the stagnating symbol variation game;
Re-execution operation order determination means for determining a re-execution operation order from a plurality of operation orders for the plurality of operation units;
With
In the re-executability determination process,
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated matches the re-execution operation order, it is determined to execute the spinning effect again,
When the operation order of the plurality of operation units does not match the re-execution operation order, it is determined not to execute the spinning effect again,
If it is determined in the re-executability determination process that the rotation effect is to be executed again, the rotation effect execution means starts rotating the rotation that is temporarily stopped in the rotation effect. , Execute again the spinning effect based on the operation of the plurality of operation units,
The re-executability determination unit is configured to execute the re-executability determination process in response to the operation of the plurality of operation units even in the spinning effect performed again.

  Here, the “plurality of operation units” of the present invention may be anything that can be operated by the player. For example, the operation units may be a plurality of rotation stop operation units for performing rotation stop operation. A plurality of effect operation units to be reflected may be used. Further, the “temporary stop of the spinning cylinder” of the present invention means that the spinning cylinder is temporarily stopped as an effect (rotation effect) before the spinning cylinder is stopped as a symbol variation game. In addition, “re-execute the spinning effect” according to the present invention means that the spinning cylinder may be temporarily stopped based on the operation of a plurality of operation units each time, and the same design is displayed to stop the spinning cylinder. However, the embodiment is not limited to the embodiment.

  In such a spinning-type gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol variation game is stagnated until one symbol variation game is completed, and a plurality of operation units corresponding to each of the plurality of convolutions are operated. Based on the above, it is possible to execute a turning effect that temporarily stops the rotating turning cylinder, and in response to the operation of the plurality of operation units, to determine whether to execute the turning effect again Re-executability determination processing is performed. In the re-executability determination process, if the operation order of the plurality of operation units matches the predetermined re-execution operation order, the re-execution of the revolving effect is determined, so that the revolving effect can be executed again. Become. On the other hand, if the operation order of the plurality of operation units does not match the re-execution operation order, it is determined that the spinning effect is not executed again, and the spinning effect is ended. As a result, it is possible to add a game property that allows the player to guess the order of re-execution operations during the spinning performance where the progress of the symbol variation game is stagnant, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the spinning performance. It becomes.

Moreover, in the above-described spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the present invention,
Temporary stop control means for controlling which symbol combination is displayed by temporarily stopping the plurality of rotary cylinders in the rotary performance,
The temporary stop control means includes
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated matches the re-execution operation order, the re-execution combination indicating the re-execution of the revolving effect is displayed and the revolving is temporarily stopped.
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated does not match the re-execution operation order, the spinning cylinder may be temporarily stopped without displaying the re-execution symbol combination.

  According to such a configuration, when the re-execution symbol combination is displayed, it has succeeded in operating the plurality of operation units in the re-execution operation order (the rotation effect can be executed again). Impress the player. In this way, by visually showing the player to execute the spinning effect again, it is possible to enhance the game interest in the spinning effect.

In addition, in such a spinning machine of the present invention,
When the turning effect is executed again, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is provided,
As the number of times the spinning effect is executed again increases, the privilege granting unit may grant a beneficial privilege.

  In this way, for example, if the number of times that the spinning effect is performed again (the number of times of re-execution) is 5 times, a beneficial privilege is given, so that the number of times of re-execution increases. It is possible to expect the player to (repetitively execute the spinning effect) and further improve the game entertainment.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment by controlling the execution of the spinning effect in a new manner.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the game machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the three drums of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of the game machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which matched and showed the game combination set to the gaming machine of a present Example with the symbol combination which establishes a game combination, and the privilege provided by establishment of a game combination. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the game control process which CPU of a main control board performs in order to control progress of a game in the gaming machine of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the game control process which CPU of the main control board performs in the gaming machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the lottery table for normal states notionally. It is explanatory drawing which showed the detailed allocation of the random value set with respect to the bell combination. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the mode that a some gaming state switches in the gaming machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the lottery table for bonus states. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the lottery table for RT states. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect control process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the continuation probability determination table used with the gaming machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the spinning drum effect execution process of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally an example of the continuous lottery table used with the game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the ART control processing which CPU of a sub control board performs. It is a time chart which showed a mode that a turning effect is performed in the gaming machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect control process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the continuous pushing order determination table used with the game machine of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the spinning drum effect execution process of 2nd Example. It is the time chart which showed a mode that a turning effect is performed in the gaming machine of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect control process of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed notionally the rotation mode determination table used with the game machine of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect execution process of 3rd Example. It is a time chart which showed a mode that a turning effect is performed in the gaming machine of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect control process of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the spinning drum effect execution process of 4th Example. It is a time chart which showed a mode that a turning effect is performed in the gaming machine of 4th Example.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotating type gaming machine will be described.

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

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

  A large display window 20 is provided in the center of the game state display portion 2ma provided in the middle of the front door 2, and three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c that are rotatably provided inside the gaming machine 1 are provided. Is visible. As will be described later, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each cylinder, and the size of the display window 20 of this embodiment is set to a size that displays three symbols for each cylinder. Yes. Therefore, when the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20b are stopped, a total of nine symbols in three rows and three columns are stopped and displayed on the display window 20. In the display window 20, a plurality of winning lines are set at positions where these nine symbols are stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a total of five winning lines including an upper winning line L1, a middle winning line L2, a lower winning line L3, a diagonally upward winning line L4, and a diagonally downward winning line L5. Line is set. Various display panels 22 for displaying various states of the gaming machine 1 are provided on the left and right and below the display window 20.

  The operation part 2mb provided at the lower middle part of the front door 2 is formed in a shape protruding toward the front, and on the upper surface there is an insertion port 30 for inserting a game medal, an insertion button 34, and the like. Is provided. Although not shown, inside the gaming machine 1, a medal selector 106 serving as a passage for game medals inserted from the insertion port 30 and a hopper for receiving game medals are provided. The medal selector 106 has a function of selecting game medals mainly based on dimensions, and only game medals that conform to standard dimensions are accepted in the hopper. Furthermore, the medal selector 106 has a built-in medal sensor, and when the game medal passes, it is detected by the medal sensor. In addition, the player can insert (bets) as many game medals stored as credits as required for one game by pressing the insertion button 34. Note that the storage of game medals means that when the number of game medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 from the insertion slot 30 exceeds a specified number (the upper limit of the number of game medals required for one game), the excess is stored as data. Or storing the payout number of medals as data instead of actually paying out game medals.

  Further, on the front surface of the operation unit 2mb, the start lever 36 for starting the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c after the game medals are inserted and the rotation of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped. The rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c and the like are provided.

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

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

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20c. In each spinning cylinder, 21 symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface. In addition, the types of the drawn symbols are the same for any of the spinning cylinders, but the arrangement of the symbols is set to be different for each spinning cylinder.

A-2. Electrical configuration:
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 220, the door board 240, the rotor board 260, the power board 280, the relay board 300, etc. are connected to the gaming machine 1 so that data can be communicated with the main control board 200 as the center. Has been configured. These various control boards and boards are mounted inside the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 200 is a board that controls the entire game performed in the gaming machine 1. The main control board 200 is mounted with a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and the like so that data can be communicated with each other via a bus, and a signal indicating that the start lever 36 has been operated is received from the door board 240. By controlling the operation of these various boards by transmitting control commands (or control signals) to the sub-control board 220, the door board 240, the rotor board 260, etc. while executing a game control process described later. doing.

  The sub-control board 220 is a board that controls the production, and, like the main control board 200 described above, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, and the like are connected via a bus so that data can be communicated with each other. In addition, various lamps 12, various speakers 14, the effect display device 10, the rotating backlight 20 </ b> L, and the like are connected to the sub control board 220. Here, the spinning cylinder backlight 20L is a light that is provided inside each spinning cylinder 20a, 20b, 20c and illuminates a pattern (see FIG. 2) drawn on the surface of the spinning cylinder from the back side. Based on the control command received from the main control board 200, the sub control board 220 transmits various drive signals to the various lamps 12, the various speakers 14, the effect display device 10, and the rotary backlight 20L, thereby various kinds of signals. Directing. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect (rotation effect) performed using the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is provided. As will be described later, the main control board 200 is used for the rotation effect. The CPU 201 is controlling.

  To the door substrate 240, the medal selector 106, the insertion button 34, the start lever 36, the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the settlement button 40, various display panels 22, and the like are connected. The door board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 described above so as to be able to communicate data. For this reason, when the start lever 36, the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the closing button 34, the settlement button 40, etc. are operated, the signal is sent to the main control board 200 via the door board 240. ing. In addition, a signal that detects the passage of a game medal by a medal sensor built in the medal selector 106 is also sent to the main control board 200 via the door board 240.

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

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

  These various control boards and power consumed by the boards are supplied from a power supply board 280. In FIG. 3, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board 280 is represented by a dashed arrow. As shown in the figure, power is directly supplied from the power supply board 280 to the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220, and various boards (door board 240, rotor board 260, relay board 300) are Electric power is supplied via the main control board 200. An AC voltage of 100 V is supplied to the power supply board 280, and this electric power is converted into a DC voltage of a specified voltage and then supplied to each control board and board. The power supply board 280 is connected to a power switch 120s provided inside the gaming machine 1, and when the manager of the gaming hall opens the front door 2 and operates the power switch 120s, the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Enters.

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

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

  When a prescribed number of game medals are inserted and the start lever 36 is operated, the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a plurality of symbols are drawn on each of the spinning cylinders. Therefore, when the spinning cylinder rotates, these symbols are variably displayed on the display window 20. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 1, three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder. When the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated while the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotating, the rotating cylinders corresponding to the operated rotating cylinder stop buttons stop rotating. When the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, some symbol combinations are obtained on the winning lines (L1 to L5) set in the display window 20. At this time, if the symbol combination on the winning line is a symbol combination corresponding to one of the game combinations, the game combination is established, and a privilege corresponding to the game combination is given to the player. The

  FIG. 4 shows the types of game combinations set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment in association with the symbol combinations that establish the game combination and the privileges that are given to the player when the game combination is established. It is explanatory drawing shown. In FIG. 4, the type of game combination is displayed in the leftmost column, the symbol combination that establishes the game combination is displayed in the middle column, and given to the player when the game combination is established in the rightmost column. Benefits are displayed. For example, a game combination called “bonus combination” shown at the top is associated with a combination of symbols arranged in a symbol called “Red Seven”. A gaming state called a bonus state is started. The bonus state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which a later-described gaming combination (increasing combination) to which a gaming medal is given as a privilege is established with a higher probability than a normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal state). The game is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game medals is awarded after the start of. Therefore, when the bonus state is started, the player can acquire a large amount of game medals.

  In addition, a game combination called a re-game player is set with a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all arranged in a “replay” symbol and a symbol combination that is arranged in a symbol called “blue seven”. Has been. In the following, the replaying role associated with the “Replay” symbol combination is referred to as “normal replaying role”, and the replaying role associated with the “blue seven” symbol combination is referred to as “special replaying role”. To distinguish. As a privilege for the establishment of these re-games (to be arranged with symbol combinations associated with the re-games), the right to play the game once again without betting new game medals is granted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the re-game player is established, it is possible to play the game as if the game medal was bet. As will be described in detail later, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a gaming state called a replay time state (RT state). During the RT game, the re-game player will be established with a very high probability compared to the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as the normal state), so the player can reduce the consumption of game medals (reducing the game medals so much) Game) can continue. Furthermore, during the RT state of the present embodiment, a notification effect for avoiding the establishment of the termination condition of the RT state is performed, and the RT state in which the notification effect is performed is called an “ART state”. is there. Such a notification effect is performed until the number of games played after the start of the RT state reaches a predetermined number of ARTs.

  In addition, a game combination called a bell role is associated with a symbol combination in which all three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in a “bell” design. The game medals are set to be given to the player. Next, a game combination called a watermelon role is associated with a combination of symbols in which all three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in the pattern of "watermelon". As a privilege for the formation of this watermelon role, Ten game medals are set to be given to the player. In addition, for the game role called the cherry role, a symbol combination in which the symbols of the middle and right cylinders 20b and 20c may be any symbols as long as the left cylinder 20a is a "cherry" symbol is set. As a privilege for the establishment of the cherry role, two game medals are set.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned game combination that is established with a high probability during the bonus state, the left cylinder 20a and the right cylinder 20c have a “replay” symbol, and the middle cylinder 20b has a “bell” symbol. A certain symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”-“bell”-“replay”) is set, and as a privilege for the establishment of the winning combination, 15 game medals are set. ing.

  Of course, when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, one of the game combinations shown in FIG. 4 is not necessarily established. If no game combination is established, a predetermined number of game medals are inserted again, and the start lever 36 is operated to rotate the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, thereby performing the next game.

C. Game machine control contents:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the first half of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. This game control process is a process that is executed after the gaming machine 1 is turned on and further initialization processing such as a checksum of the ROM mounted on the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220 is performed. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the game control process is started, a game state setting process (step 100. Steps are hereinafter abbreviated as “S”) is first performed. Although details of the game state setting process will be described later, in this process, the following process is roughly performed. As described above, the game state is provided with a bonus state and a replay time state (RT state) in addition to the normal game state (normal state). The types of game players that can be used are different. In the game state setting process, the current game state is detected, it is determined whether or not the game state end condition is satisfied, the game state satisfying the end condition is ended, and the game state The process which switches is performed. By switching the game state in this way, it becomes possible to avoid the game becoming monotonous.

  Subsequent to the game state setting process, an input operation confirmation process is performed (S102). In the insertion operation confirmation process, it is determined whether or not a specified number of game medals have been inserted (betted), and when a specified number of game medals have been inserted, a process of enabling the operation of the start lever 36 is performed. . As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a prescribed number of game medals have been inserted based on the detection signal of the medal sensor built in the medal selector 106 and the operation signal of the insertion button 34. be able to. When a specified number of game medals are inserted by pressing the insertion button 34, a process of subtracting the specified number from the number of stored game medals is performed simultaneously.

  If the operation of the start lever 36 is validated in the closing operation confirmation process, it is next confirmed whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S104). Before the operation of the start lever 36 is detected, the medals including the inserted game medals can be settled. If the settlement button 40 is operated (S104: yes), the settlement process is performed to pay out the game medals stored as data and the inserted game medals (S106). The payout of game medals is performed by transmitting a control signal indicating the number of game medals to be paid out from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to the medal payout device 118. When the game medals are paid out in this way, the state returns to the state before the game starts (S100), and the subsequent processing is performed.

  On the other hand, if the settlement button 40 has not been operated (S104: no), it is determined whether or not the start lever 36 has been operated (S108). As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can determine whether or not the start lever 36 is operated based on the operation signal of the start lever 36. If the start lever 36 has not been operated (S108: no), the system waits until the start lever 36 is operated while confirming whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S104). When the start lever 36 is operated (S108: yes), the internal lottery process is started (S110).

  In the internal lottery process, a process of determining a game combination (winning combination) that is allowed to be established from among the game combinations described above with reference to FIG. 4 by lottery. However, even if one of the game actors is won (permitted to be established) in this lottery, the game actor is not immediately established, and it is won by operating the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. A game combination cannot be established unless the symbol combinations corresponding to the game combination are arranged on the winning line. On the other hand, unless it is a game player who is won by lottery, the corresponding symbol combinations cannot be aligned on the winning line no matter what timing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated. ing. In this sense, this lottery is called “internal lottery” because it is a lottery performed internally as a precondition for establishing a game combination by arranging symbol combinations. In addition, the state of winning the internal lottery is called an internal winning state (or simply, internal winning).

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a lottery table used in the normal state which is the most common gaming state. FIG. 7 (a) shows a range of random values assigned to each game combination. FIG. 7B schematically shows a rough ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. As shown in the drawing, in the lottery table for the normal state, a random number value of 0 to 11999 is set for “bell role”. This indicates that when the acquired random number value is within this range, the winning combination is played as a bell.

  In addition, a random value of 12000 to 14999 is set for the “watermelon combination”, a random value of 15000 to 17999 is set for the “cherry combination”, and a random value of 18000 to 18499 is set for the “bonus combination”. Has been. Further, random numbers of 18500 to 27999 are set for the “normal replaying combination”. Note that no game combination is set in the random number values of 28000 to 65535. Therefore, if the acquired random number value is within this range, it is “lost”.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “bell role” is composed of three types of bell roles A to C, and the associated symbol combinations (three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c). Although the symbol combinations of “Bell” are common, the internal winning is determined individually.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the detailed assignment of random values set for the bell combination. As described above, a random number value of 0 to 11999 is set for the bell combination, and when a random value in the range of 0 to 3999 is acquired, the internal combination is won for the bell combination A. Similarly, when a random number value in the range of 4000 to 7999 is acquired, an internal winning is made for the bell combination B, and when a random number value in the range of 8000 to 11999 is acquired, an internal winning is made for the bell combination C.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, different types of bell roles (A to C) are associated in advance with different pushing orders (operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c), respectively. Even if one of the types of bells is won internally, the combination of symbols for the bells will be aligned on the winning line unless the spinner stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in the pressing order corresponding to the internally won bell. There is no such thing. FIG. 8 shows the pressing order corresponding to each of the three types of bell roles. For the bell role A, the left rotation of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is shown. A push order for operating the body stop button (left stop button) 38a first is set. Similarly, for the bell role B, the push order in which the center rotation stop button (intermediate stop button) 38b is operated first is set, and for the bell role C, the right rotation stop button The order in which the (right stop button) 38c is operated first is set.

  In the internal lottery process (S110 of FIG. 5), as described above, any winning combination can be won by referring to the internal lottery random value acquired when the start lever 36 is operated and the lottery table. It is determined whether or not it is lost. When any game combination is won internally, the internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning game combination is set to ON. Here, the internal winning flag is a flag used to store the result of the internal lottery, and each of the game actors shown in FIG. 4 is included in a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. An internal winning flag corresponding to is set. Note that if the result of the internal lottery is “losing”, no internal winning flag is set to ON.

  When the internal lottery process (S110) is completed, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an internal lottery result transmission command to the sub control board 220 (S112). The internal lottery result transmission command includes information indicating the result of the internal lottery performed in the previous internal lottery process (S110) (information regarding whether any game player has been internally won or lost, Information on the types of gaming actors that have been played).

  When the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S112), the rotating rotation starting process is executed (S114). In the rotation rotation starting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, a process of rotating the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the start lever 36 is operated and a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started last time, As the rotation of the cylinder is started, a drive signal is transmitted to the rotation motors 24a, 24b, and 24c provided in the respective rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, so that the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are transmitted. Rotate.

  When the rotation of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is thus started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the spinning cylinder effect control process (S116). Although the details of the spinning effect control process will be described later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the progress of the game is temporarily stagnated and a predetermined pattern is displayed on the rotating spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. It is possible to execute the turning effect that is stopped so as to determine whether or not to execute the turning effect during the turning effect control process, or stop the turning effects 20a, 20b, and 20c as the turning effect. And a process of restarting the rotation of the stopped rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed.

  When the spinning effect control process is completed, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process of stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c (rotating rotation stop process) (S118). In the rotation rotation stopping process, after confirming that the rotation speeds of the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stabilized at a predetermined speed, the operation of the rotation rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is validated to stop the rotation rotation. It is determined whether or not the buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. As described above, when the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, the operation signal is supplied to the main control board 200. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is operated when the operation signal is received. It is detected which rotational position the spinning cylinder corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop button was in during operation. Then, based on the detection result, the rotation position of the rotating drum is changed from the rotation position at the time of operating the rotating drum stop button to a maximum of four frames based on the detection result (the rotating drum stop button is operated). Within a range in which the rotating drum rotates within 190 msec, and the rotating drum is stopped at the determined position.

  Here, when determining the stop position of the spinning cylinder, the result of the internal lottery performed earlier is referred to, and for gamers who are not won internally, at what timing the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, Even if 38c is operated, the respective spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the corresponding symbol combinations are not aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, for the game winners who are elected internally, when each of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated at an appropriate timing, the respective spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are arranged so that the corresponding symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line. Stop. In other words, in a state where one of the game winnings is won internally, the player operates the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c (so-called eye-opening) aiming at the symbol corresponding to the winning winning action in the display window 20. By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are arranged on the winning line.

  As described above, the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c must stop within the range of four frames of rotation after the corresponding rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating drums 20a, 20b, and 20c include a symbol having a large number of arrangements and a symbol having a small number of arrangements. Difficulty of pushing differs depending on the type of gamer. In other words, “Replay” symbols and “Bell” symbols are arranged at almost equal intervals, and the intervals are about 3 to 5 frames. If an internal winning is made, it is possible to arrange the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line without requiring a selection. On the other hand, the “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Watermelon” and “Cherry” symbols have a small number of placements and are unevenly placed. Even if you are elected to the special replay role, watermelon role, or cherry role, you cannot align the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning role on the winning line if you do not perform the exact selection. So-called “spilling” occurs.

  In addition, as described above, for the three types of bell roles (A to C), the pressing order of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is associated in advance (see FIG. 8), and an internal winning is performed for the bell role. In this case, the order of operating the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is considered. That is, when the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in the pressing order corresponding to the internally winning bell combination (A to C), the combination of symbols of the bell combination (the symbols arranged in the “bell” symbols). Each spinning cylinder 20a, 20b, 20c is stopped so that the combination) is aligned on the winning line. On the other hand, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in an order different from the pressing order associated with the internally winning bell combination (A to C), the symbol combination of the bell combination is aligned on the winning line. Each cylinder 20a, 20b, 20c is stopped so that there is no. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of the bell role is not aligned on the winning line despite the internal winning of the bell role, the symbol combination called “missing eyes” is displayed on the winning line. The cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so as to be aligned with each other. In the present embodiment, the “missing eye” is a symbol combination in which the left rotating cylinder 20a and the middle rotating cylinder 20b are “bell” symbols, and the right rotating cylinder 20c is a “replay” symbol (hereinafter “bell” − "Bell"-"Replay").

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, it determines whether any game combination has been established based on the stop position (S120). Here, “a game combination is established” means that symbol combinations corresponding to the game combination (see FIG. 4) are stopped and displayed on the winning lines (L1 to L5). As described above, even if any game player is internally won in the internal lottery process (S110), depending on the timing and order of pressing the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the symbol corresponding to the game player is selected. Combinations are not always on the winning line. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the game combination won by the internal lottery has been established after stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder.

  As a result of the determination in S120, if no game combination is established (S120: no), a missed eye confirmation process is performed (S122). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the “missing eyes” (“bell”-“bell”-“replay”) are aligned on the winning line during the above-described RT state, the termination condition of the RT state is satisfied and the RT The state ends. Therefore, in the missed eye confirmation process, it is detected whether or not it is in the RT state, it is determined whether or not the missed eyes are aligned on the winning line, and if the missed eyes are aligned in the RT state, End RT state. When the missed eye confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the beginning of the game control process, and the above-described processes after the game state setting process (S100) are performed.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if no game combination is established in the determination of S120, if the bonus combination is internal winning, the internal winning is carried over, and the next game The internal winning flag corresponding to the bonus combination remains set to ON. On the other hand, when a game combination other than the bonus combination is won internally, the internal win is reset without being carried over to the next game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the determination in S120 that any game combination has been established (S120: yes), first, it is determined whether or not a bonus combination has been established (S130 in FIG. 6). As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the bonus combination is a game combination that is established when the “Red Seven” symbols are aligned on the winning line. If it is determined that a bonus combination has been established (S130: yes), the bonus flag is set to ON and other game state flags are set to OFF (S132).

  Here, the bonus flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is set to the bonus state, and is a kind of flag called a “gaming state flag” indicating the current gaming state. Corresponding game state flags are provided for special game states such as a bonus state and an RT state, and the game progresses while switching the game state according to the setting (ON / OFF) of these game state flags. When the bonus flag is set to ON, other game state flags (here, the RT flag) are set to OFF. That is, when a bonus combination is established during the RT state, the RT state is ended and the bonus state is set. Such a game state flag is set at a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200.

  Further, when the bonus flag is set to ON, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a bonus start command indicating that the bonus state is started to the sub-control board 220 (S134). Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp that the bonus state is started by receiving the bonus start command. In this way, when the bonus flag is set to ON and the game control process returns to the beginning, the game state is set to the bonus state in the game state setting process (S100), and a series of subsequent processes are performed.

  On the other hand, if the bonus combination has not been established (S130: no), it is next determined whether or not a re-game combination has been established (S140). If a re-game is established (S140: yes), the re-game flag is set to ON (S142). Here, the re-game flag is a flag for storing that a re-game is established, and is set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. When returning to the beginning of the game control process with the re-game flag set to ON, in the next insertion operation reception process (S102 in FIG. 5), the start lever 36 is operated even if no game medal is inserted by the player. Is activated. The re-game flag is set to OFF when the operation of the start lever 36 is validated in the next game.

  If the re-game flag is set to ON, it is determined whether or not the established re-game player is a “special re-game player” (S144). As described above, as a re-playing role, a special re-playing role that is established when the “Replay” symbol is aligned on the winning line and a special replay that is established when the “Blue Seven” symbol is aligned on the winning line. Two types of game combinations are provided. If a special re-game combination is established (S144: yes), the special re-game combination establishment flag is set to ON (S146). Here, the special re-game player establishment flag is a flag indicating that a special re-game player is established, and is set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. This special re-game winning flag is referred to in the turning effect control process (S114 in FIG. 5) as described later.

  On the other hand, when the normal regame combination is established (S144: no), the game state setting process (returning to the top of the game control process without setting the special regame combination establishment flag ON) ( The above-described processing after S100 in FIG. 5 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S140 that a re-game player has not been established (S140: no), although any game player has been established (S120: yes), the game player is a bonus game or a re-game machine. Since it is neither of them, it is determined that the game medal is given a game medal (so-called small role). Therefore, a process of giving a game medal according to the established small role is performed (S150). In other words, if the established game role is a bell role, if it is an increase role, 15 game medals are awarded, if it is a watermelon role, 10 game medals are awarded, if it is a cherry role, 2 game medals are awarded Perform the process. This process is performed by transmitting a control signal to the medal payout device 118 after obtaining the number of game medals to be paid out by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In addition, as described above, the bonus state of the present embodiment ends when a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game medals are awarded, so in S150, the total number of game medals awarded during the bonus state is calculated. Processing to count is also performed. When the game medals are thus given, the process returns to the beginning of the game control process, and the above-described processes after the game state setting process (S100 in FIG. 5) are performed.

C-2. Game state setting process:
In describing the gaming state setting process, as a preparation, a plurality of gaming states provided in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment and switching of these gaming states will be described together. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how a plurality of gaming states are switched in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with three types of gaming states: a normal state, a bonus state, and an RT state.

  Generally, the gaming state immediately after starting the game is the “normal state”. When the bonus combination is established during the normal state, the gaming state is switched to a “bonus state” that is advantageous to the player. During the bonus state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table for the bonus state in the internal lottery process (S110 in FIG. 5).

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a bonus state lottery table used during the bonus state. FIG. 10 (a) shows a range of random number values assigned to the game combination, and FIG. 10 (b) schematically shows a rough ratio of the random number range allocated to the game combination. It is shown. Compared with the normal state lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the bonus state lottery table shown in FIG. No random number value is set in any of “”. Instead, most random number values are set for “increasing combination”. Therefore, during the bonus state, the winning combination is internally won with a very high probability, and 15 game medals are awarded for each winning combination (see FIG. 4).

  The bonus state is set to continue until a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game medals is awarded. When the number of game medals given during the bonus state reaches a predetermined number, the game state is changed. Switch to "RT state". During the RT state, an internal lottery process (S110 in FIG. 5) is performed using the RT state lottery table.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an RT state lottery table used during the RT state. FIG. 11 (a) shows the range of random number values assigned to each game combination, and FIG. 11 (b) schematically shows the approximate ratio of the random number range assigned to each game combination. Has been shown. As apparent from comparison with the normal state lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the RT state lottery table in FIG. 11 greatly expands the random number range of “normal replaying combination”, and “loses” correspondingly. The random number range has been reduced. Accordingly, the normal re-game is established in the RT state with a higher probability than in the normal state. Also, in the RT state lottery table, a random value is set for “special re-gamer”, and a special re-gamer that cannot be established in the normal state can be established. In the RT state lottery table, random numbers are assigned to each of the three types (A to C) constituting the bell role, as in the normal state lottery table (see FIG. 8).

  Even in the RT state, if the bonus combination is established, the gaming state is switched to the “bonus state”. Further, the RT state is terminated when the “missing eyes” (“bell”-“bell”-“replay”) are aligned on the winning line (L1 to L5), and returns to the “normal state”. As described above, the “missing eye” is used instead of the winning line when the symbol combination of the bell role is not aligned on the winning line even though one of the three types of bell roles (A to C) is won internally. It is a combination of symbols aligned on top. In the RT state of the present embodiment, in order to assist the formation of the bell combination (avoid the fact that all the missing lines are aligned), a notification effect that notifies the push order (see FIG. 8) associated with the internally won bell combination Is performed under the control of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. In this way, the ART state in which the bell role notification effect is performed can be continued until the number of games performed after the start of the RT state reaches the ART number, and when the ART number is reached, the bell role notification effect is performed. Since it is difficult to establish the bell role, the RT state ends when the missing lines are aligned on the winning line. The number of ARTs (also called the number of ATs) in this embodiment is added according to the result of the spinning effect as will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the gaming state setting process of the present embodiment. When the game state setting process is started, first, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the bonus flag is set to ON (S200). As described above, the bonus flag is a gaming state flag indicating that the bonus state is in effect. When the bonus flag is set to ON (S200: yes), whether or not the bonus state end condition is satisfied. Is determined (S202). As described above, when a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game medals are awarded after the bonus state is started, the bonus condition end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the bonus condition termination condition is not satisfied (S202: no), the bonus state lottery table (FIG. 10) is selected to continue the bonus state (S204), and the game shown in FIG. The state setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S202 that the bonus condition end condition is satisfied (S202: yes), the bonus flag is set to OFF in order to end the bonus state (S206). Further, when the bonus flag is set to OFF, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a bonus end command indicating that the bonus state is ended to the sub-control board 220 (S208). Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp that the bonus state is ended by receiving the bonus end command.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus state is completed, the gaming state is switched to the RT state. Therefore, the RT flag indicating that the RT state is being set is set to ON (S210), and the RT state lottery is performed. When the table (FIG. 11) is selected (S212), the game state setting process of FIG. 12 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. The RT flag is set to OFF when it is determined in the above-described missed eye confirmation process (S122 in FIG. 5) that the missed eyes are aligned on the winning line.

  The processing when the bonus flag is set to ON in the determination of S200 has been described above. However, if the bonus flag is not set to ON (S200: no), then the RT flag is set to ON. It is determined whether it is set (S214). If the RT flag is set to ON (S214: yes), it is determined that the RT state is in effect, so if the RT state lottery table (FIG. 11) is selected (S212), the game state setting of FIG. The process ends, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  On the other hand, when the RT flag is not set to ON (S214: no), since neither the bonus flag nor the RT flag is set to ON, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal state. . Therefore, when the normal state lottery table (FIG. 7) is selected (S216), the game state setting process of FIG. 12 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is resumed.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 finishes the game state setting process (S100) and returns to the game control process of FIGS. 5 and 6, it confirms the insertion of the game medal and the operation of the start lever 36 and performs an internal lottery. After that, the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is started (S102 to S114). Below, the rotation effect control process (S116) for controlling the rotation effect performed using the rotation cylinder 20a, 20b, 20c which started rotation is demonstrated.

C-3. Cylinder effect control process of the first embodiment:
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect control process of the first embodiment. When the turning effect control process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the special re-game player establishment flag is set to ON (S300). As described above, the special re-game player establishment flag is a flag indicating that a special re-game player has been established. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special re-game player is established at the next game after the special re-game player is established. The torso production is executed. Therefore, when the special re-game player establishment flag is not set to ON (S300: no), the rotation effect control process of FIG. 13 is terminated without executing the rotation effect, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are performed. Return to the game control process.

  On the other hand, when the special re-game player establishment flag is set to ON (S300: yes), the special re-game player establishment flag is set to OFF (S302), and then the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON. (S304). Here, the rotation effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the rotation effect can be executed or is being executed, and is set to a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. While the turning effect execution flag is set to ON, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped.

  If the turning effect execution flag is set to ON, next, the continuation probability of the turning effect is determined (S306). In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is determined by lottery whether the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c stopped at the spinning cylinder effect is resumed and the spinning cylinder effect is continued, S306. Then, the probability (continuation probability) that the spinning effect is continued in the lottery is determined. The determination of the continuation probability is performed with reference to a dedicated table called a continuation probability determination table. The continuation probability determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a continuation probability determination table used in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the continuation probability determination table, a correspondence relationship between the continuation probability determination random value and the continuation probability of the spinning effect is set. Here, the random number value for determining the continuation probability is a random value acquired by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when it is determined in S300 that the special re-game player establishment flag is set to ON. In the continuation probability determination table illustrated in FIG. 14, among the continuation probability determination random numbers “0 to 99”, a continuation probability of “50%” is set to 0 to 49 and “60%” is set to 50 to 79. ”Is set, and a continuation probability of“ 70% ”is set in 80 to 99. In the process of S306, referring to the continuation probability determination table of FIG. 14, the probability associated with the acquired continuation probability determination random value is determined as the continuation probability of the spinning effect. When the continuation probability of the spinning effect is thus determined, the spinning effect execution process shown below is started (S308).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect execution process of the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the rotation effect execution process, first, it is determined whether or not the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated (S320). Similar to the above-described spinning cylinder rotation stop process (S118 in FIG. 5), also in the spinning effect, the corresponding spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are based on the operation of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. Is supposed to stop. If the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are not operated (S320: no), then it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed (S322), and the predetermined time has elapsed. If not (S322: no), the process returns to the process of S320, and it is determined whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated.

  When any of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is operated (S320: yes), a lottery (continuous lottery) for determining whether or not to continue the spinning effect is performed (S324). This lottery is performed with reference to a dedicated table called a continuous lottery table. As described above, in the process of S306 in FIG. 13, the continuation probability of the spinning effect is determined to be “50%”, “60%”, or “70%”. A table is provided and stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an example of a continuous lottery table used in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 illustrates a continuation lottery table with a continuation probability of “50%”. As shown in the drawing, in the continuous lottery table, the correspondence between the random number for continuous lottery and the result of the continuous lottery is set. Here, the random number for continuous lottery is a random value acquired by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when it is determined in S320 that the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. In the example shown in FIG. 16, among the random numbers for continuous lottery of “0 to 99”, the lottery result of “winning (continuous rotation effect)” is set for 0 to 49, and for 50 to 99 The lottery result of “Non-winning (without continuing the spinning effect)” is set.

  In S324, a continuous lottery is performed with reference to the continuous lottery table corresponding to the previously determined continuation probability (S306 in FIG. 13), and it is determined whether or not the continuous lottery is won (S326). Then, when the continuous lottery is won, that is, when the acquired random number for continuous lottery is a value corresponding to “win” (S326: yes), a continuation symbol indicating that the spinning effect is continued is displayed. The spinning cylinder corresponding to the operated spinning cylinder stop button displayed in the window 20 is stopped (S328). The continuation symbol of this embodiment is set to the symbol “bar”. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, that is, when the obtained random number for continuous lottery is a value corresponding to “non-winning” (S326: no), the continuous symbol is not displayed in the display window 20. Next, the rotating cylinder corresponding to the operated rotating cylinder stop button is stopped (S330). Note that in the above-described spinning cylinder rotation stopping process (118 in FIG. 5), the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are within the range in which the corresponding spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are rotated by four symbols. However, in S328 and S330, there is no such restriction, and the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c can be stopped. In addition, the stopping of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in S328 and S330 is performed as an effect (rotating effect), and even if the combination of symbols that establish the gaming role is aligned on the winning line, the gaming role is actually It is not established, and a privilege (FIG. 4) for the establishment of the game combination is not granted.

  When the turning cylinder for which the turning cylinder stop button has been operated is stopped in this way, it is determined whether or not all of the three turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S332). When the rotating drum still remains (S332: no), it is determined whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed (S322), and when the predetermined time has not elapsed (S322). : No), it returns to the process of S320, and it is determined whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the lottery effect is continuously drawn for each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. If any of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is rotating (any of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is not operated) and a predetermined time has elapsed (S322). : Yes), without performing the continuous lottery, the rotating drum is stopped without displaying the continuous symbol in the display window 20 (S334). In the case where a predetermined time has elapsed before the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is completed, for example, using a random number value acquired when the special re-game player is established, With reference to the continuous lottery table (FIG. 16), if the continuous lottery effect is performed, the continuous symbol may be displayed in the display window 20 to stop the rotary.

  Thus, before the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is finished, a predetermined time elapses and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are forcibly stopped (S334), or the predetermined time elapses. If the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c were operated before and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c were stopped (S332: yes), whether or not the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 Is determined (S336). In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, if any one of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is displayed in the display window 20, the spinning effect is continued. Is done. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, if the lottery effect continuous lottery performed corresponding to the operation of each of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is won, the continuation symbol is displayed. Since the spinning is stopped by displaying, the spinning effect is continued if one of the three continuous lotteries is won. Then, when the continuation symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 (S336: no), the rotation effect is terminated without being continued, so when the rotation effect execution flag is set to OFF (S338), FIG. Is completed, and the process returns to the spinning effect control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 (S336: yes), the rotation effect is continued while the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON in order to continue the rotation effect. Is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S340). The spinning effect continuation command includes information such as the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20. Subsequently, when the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is resumed (S342), the spinning effect production execution process of FIG. 15 is terminated, and the process returns to the rotation effect production control process of FIG.

  In the turning effect production control process of FIG. 13, when returning from the turning effect production execution process (S308), it is determined whether or not the rotation production production execution flag is set to ON (S310). When the spinning effect execution flag is set to ON (S310: yes), it is determined that the continuation effect is continued by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20. It is determined whether or not the number of continuations of the performance is a specified number (for example, 5 times) (S312). If the continuation number of the spinning effect is the specified number (S312: yes), a process of changing the continuation probability of the spinning effect is performed (S314). In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the spinning effect is continued for a specified number of times, the continuation probability determined in S306 can be changed, and for example, the continuation probability is increased by “20%”. In addition, the aspect which changes a continuation probability is not restricted to this, A continuation probability may be lowered | hung, and a continuation probability may be determined anew using the continuation probability determination table of FIG. Further, when changing the continuation probability, the continuation probability may be notified to the player.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the spinning effect is not the prescribed number (S312: no), the process of changing the continuation probability of the spinning effect (S314) is omitted, the process returns to S308, and the process is repeated again. A trunk effect execution process is performed. When the spinning effect is continued and the spinning effect execution process (FIG. 15) is executed again, the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in S322 is set again, and the rotation stop button is pressed until the predetermined time elapses. Based on the operation of 38a, 38b, 38c, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S310 that the rotation effect execution flag is not set to ON (S310: no), it is determined that the rotation effect is not continued, so that the rotation of the rotations 20a, 20b, and 20c. Processing for returning rotation (rotating drum rotation return processing) is performed (S316). In this spinning cylinder rotation return processing, in order to break the relationship of the symbol combinations that are aligned when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20b are stopped in the spinning cylinder production, for example, the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, The delay time from when all of 20c stops until the rotation is restarted is made different for each rotating cylinder, or after returning to the stopped state before starting the rotating effect, the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, Processing such as resuming the rotation of 20c is performed. When the rotation rotation return process is performed in this manner, the rotation effect control process in FIG. 13 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process in FIGS.

  The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 controls the entire game performed in the gaming machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above. Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of ARTs is increased as the spinning effect is continued. As described above, when the RT state is started after the end of the bonus state, the state is in the ART state until the number of ART games has been performed, and a bell role notification effect is executed. That is, if the spinning effect is continued, the duration of the ART state becomes longer, which is advantageous to the player. Thus, the process of increasing the number of ARTs or executing the notification effect of the bell role during the ART state is executed by the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220. Hereinafter, a process (ART control process) in which the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 controls the ART state will be described.

C-4. ART control processing:
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an ART control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This process is executed when the RT state starts, that is, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a bonus end command (S208 in FIG. 12). When the ART control process is started, first, “50” is set in the ART counter (S400). The ART counter is a counter indicating the number of games until the ART state is completed, and a storage area of the ART counter is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM 223 mounted on the sub-control board 220. In S400, the ART counter is reset and “50 times” is set as the initial value of the number of ARTs.

  When the ART counter is set, it is determined whether or not an internal lottery result transmission command (S112 in FIG. 5) has been received from the main control board 200 (S402). When the internal lottery result transmission command is received (S402: yes), it is determined that the game has been performed once, and “1” is subtracted from the ART counter (S404). Further, the received internal lottery result transmission command is interpreted to determine whether or not the internal winning combination for the bell role is made (S406). As a result, if the internal winning combination for the bell role is made (S406: yes), a notification effect for the bell role is executed (S408). This notification effect is performed by displaying, on the effect display device 10 or the like, the push order (FIG. 8) associated with the internally won bell combination (A to C).

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination for the bell role is not made (S406: no), the process of S408 is omitted. If it is determined in S402 that the internal lottery result transmission command has not been received (S402: no), the processing of S404 to S408 is omitted, and the spinning effect continuation command (S340 in FIG. 15) is sent from the main control board 200. ) Is received (S410). Then, when the rotation effect continuation command is received (S410: yes), the number of ART addition is added to the ART counter (S412). As described above, the spinning effect continuation command is a command that is transmitted when the continuation effect is continued after the continuation symbol (“bar” symbol) is displayed in the display window 20. Contains information such as the number of continuation symbols displayed. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the number of ART additions is determined in association with the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20. If there is one continuation symbol, "10" is set in the ART counter. If there are two continuation symbols, “20” is added to the ART counter. If there are three continuation symbols, “50” is added to the ART counter. As described above, since the continuation symbol is displayed when winning the continuous lottery performed in response to the operation of each of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the number of times of winning among the three continuous lotteries is displayed. The greater the number, the greater the number of ART additions.

  On the other hand, if the rotation effect continuation command has not been received (S410: no), the process of S412 is omitted, and it is determined whether the ART counter is “0” (S414). If the ART counter is not “0” (S414: no), it is determined that the termination condition of the ART state is not satisfied, so whether the internal lottery result transmission command has been received again after returning to the processing of S402. It is determined whether or not, and the subsequent processing described above is performed. When the ART counter becomes “0” while repeating the processes of S402 to S414 (S414: yes), the ART control process of FIG. 17 is terminated.

  As described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 increases the number of ARTs in response to the result (whether continuation is possible) of the spinning effect by the control of the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Since the number of ARTs increases every time it is continued, the player's expectation for the continuation of the spinning effect can be increased.

  FIG. 18 is a time chart showing how the spinning effect is performed in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. As described above, in the RT state (ART state) that is started after the bonus state ends, the special replay player can be won internally, and the symbol combination of “Blue Seven” is aligned on the winning line and the special replay When the combination is established, the spinning effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the special re-game combination is established. In a game where the spinning effect is performed, first, when the start lever 36 is operated and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate, a state in which the progress of the game is temporarily stagnated occurs and is set to a predetermined value. When the time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or all of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the progress of the game is resumed. During this time, a turning effect is performed, and when the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding turning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped. At this time, a continuous lottery of the spinning effect is performed corresponding to the operation of each of the three rotary stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c, and when the continuous lottery is won, a continuation symbol (“bar” symbol) is displayed on the display window. The spinning cylinder is stopped by displaying in 20. In the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when even one continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set again and the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are set. The rotation resumes and the spinning effect can be executed again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the first spinning effect is performed first, and the continuous lottery corresponding to the operation of the left stop button 38a and the right stop button 38c is won, so the second spinning effect is executed. It becomes possible. In addition, since the continuation symbol (“bar” symbol) is displayed on the left and right cylinders 20a and 20c in the display window 20 as the continuous lottery is won, “20 times” is added to the number of ARTs ( Added).

  In the second spinning effect, the continuous lottery corresponding to the operation of the middle stop button 38b is won, and the third spinning effect can be executed. Along with this, since a continuation symbol is displayed on the middle drum 20b in the display window 20, "10 times" is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the third spinning effect, all of the continuous lotteries corresponding to the operations of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are all won, and the fourth spinning effect can be executed. In addition, since the continuous symbols are displayed on each of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the display window 20 in accordance with the winning of all the continuous lotteries, “50 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the fourth spinning effect, the winning effect is not continued because the continuous lottery corresponding to each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is not won. . When the turning effect is thus completed, the progress of the game is resumed by performing the turning rotation return process. Thereafter, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped according to the result of the internal lottery. In the example of FIG. 18, the “replay” symbols are aligned on the winning line and a normal re-game is established, and the spinning effect is not executed in the next game to be started.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, similarly to the normal game progress, the spinning effect is handled based on the operation of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. The spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, and the continuous lottery is performed in response to the operation of each of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. It is possible to continue. This allows the player to actively operate the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c even during the revolving stage where the progress of the game is stagnant, and as a result, improves the gaming interest in the revolving stage production. It becomes possible to make it.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the spinning effect is continued if one of the three continuous lotteries corresponding to the operation of each of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is won. The In this way, by providing the opportunity to continue the spinning effect multiple times, for example, even if the continuous operation lottery is not won in the first operation among the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the remaining There is a possibility that the reeling effect will be continued by winning the continuous lottery operation, so that the spinning effect can be expected to continue until all the rotating stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, thereby enhancing the entertainment fun of the game. I can keep it.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the number of wins among the three consecutive lotteries corresponding to the operations of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c increases, the privilege (ART Since the number of additions) increases, it can be expected to win more continuous lotteries, and the game entertainment can be further improved.

  If all three consecutive lotteries corresponding to each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are won, the spinning effect is continued, and even if one of the three continuous lotteries is not won It is good also as a structure which a rotation effect does not continue but is complete | finished. In this case, in S336 of FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not three continuation symbols are displayed in the display window 20, and if they are displayed (S336: yes), the rotation effect continuation command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the board | substrate 220 (S340), and if it is not displayed (S336: no), what is necessary is just to set a rotation effect execution flag to OFF (S338). In this way, the tension of each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c in the spinning production is enhanced, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the continuation probability of the spinning effect is changed when the continuation number of the spinning effect reaches a specified number (for example, 5 times). Thereby, even when the spinning effect is continued for a long period of time (a large number of spinning effects are continuously executed), it is possible to change the continuation probability midway. In addition, since the player can be expected to have a high continuation probability, it is possible to enhance the game interest compared to a case where the continuation probability is uniform.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the continuous lottery effect of the spinning effect is won, the continuous symbol (“bar” symbol) is displayed in the display window 20 to stop the spinning cylinder. . For this reason, the player can grasp that the spinning effect is continued and the number of ARTs increases by displaying the continuation symbol. In this way, by visually indicating to the player the continuation of the spinning effect and the increase in the number of ARTs, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the spinning effect.

D. Cylinder effect control process of the second embodiment:
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect control process of the second embodiment. When the spinning effect control process of the second embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the special regame player establishment flag is set to ON as in the first embodiment (S500). If the establishment flag is not set to ON (S500: no), the spinning effect control process of FIG. 19 is terminated without executing the spinning effect, and the game control process of FIGS. 5 and 6 is returned to. To do. On the other hand, if the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to ON (S500: yes), the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to OFF (S502), and the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON (S502). S504).

  If the turning effect execution flag is set to ON, next, the continuous pressing order is determined (S506). In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the spinning effect is continued when the order (pushing order) in which the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated matches the predetermined continuous pushing order. In step S506, a continuous pressing order is determined from a plurality of pressing orders. The determination of the continuous push order is performed with reference to a dedicated table called a continuous push order determination table. The continuous push order determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. Further, the continuous pressing order of the second embodiment corresponds to the “re-execution operation order” of the present invention, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the second embodiment that determines the continuous pressing order is “ This corresponds to “re-execution operation order determination means”.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a continuous push order determination table used in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, the correspondence between the continuous push order determination random number and the continuous push order is set in the continuous push order determination table. Here, the continuous push order determination random number value is a random value acquired by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when it is determined in S500 that the special re-game player establishment flag is set to ON. In the continuous push order determination table illustrated in FIG. 20, among the random numbers for continuous push order determination “0 to 89”, 0 to 29 are left-stopped among the three rotation stop buttons 38 a, 38 b, and 38 c. The push order in which the button 38a is operated first (left push order) is set, the push order in which the middle stop button 38b is operated first (middle push order) is set in 30 to 59, and the right order in 60 to 89. A push order (right push order) in which the stop button 38c is operated first is set. In the process of S506, the continuous pressing order determination table of FIG. 20 is referred to, and the pressing order associated with the acquired continuous pressing order determination random value is determined in the continuous pressing order. When the continuous pressing order is determined in this manner, the spinning effect execution process is started (S508).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect execution process of the second embodiment. Since the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the spinning effect execution process, the spinning effect is executed. Therefore, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 of the second embodiment is the “rotor effect” of the present invention. This corresponds to “production execution means”. When the rotation effect execution process of the second embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated (S520), and the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are not operated. In the case (S520: no), it is then determined whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed (S522). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S522: no), the process returns to S520 to determine whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated. Note that the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c of the second embodiment correspond to the “operation unit” of the present invention.

  When any of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is operated (S520: yes), the operation order (push order) of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is the previously determined continuous pressing order ( It is determined whether or not it matches S506 in FIG. 19 (S524). If the continuation pressing order matches (S524: yes), the rotator corresponding to the operated rotator stop button so that the continuation symbol combination (the symbol combination aligned with the “bar” symbol) is aligned on the winning line. Is stopped (S526). On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the continuous pressing order (S524: no), the rotating cylinder corresponding to the operated rotating cylinder stop button is stopped so that the continuous symbol combination is not aligned on the winning line (S528). In the rotation rotation stopping process (118 in FIG. 5), the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped within a range in which the corresponding rotation rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated and rotated by four symbols. However, in S526 and S528, there is no such restriction, and the rotating drums 20a, 20b, and 20c can be stopped. In addition, the stopping of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in S526 and S528 is performed as an effect (rotating effect), and even if the combination of symbols that establish the gaming actor is aligned on the winning line, It doesn't happen. Furthermore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 according to the second embodiment, which determines whether to display or not to display the continued symbol combination in accordance with the operation sequence of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, Is equivalent to. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the second embodiment that stops the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c as the rotating cylinder effect corresponds to “temporary stop control means” of the present invention. Furthermore, the continuation symbol combination of the second embodiment corresponds to the “re-execution symbol combination” of the present invention.

  When the turning cylinder for which the turning cylinder stop button has been operated is stopped in this way, it is determined whether or not all of the three turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S530), and the rotating cylinder still remains. In the case (S530: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S522). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S522: no), the process returns to S520 to determine whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated. If any of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is rotating (any of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is not operated) and a predetermined time has elapsed (S522). : Yes), the rotating drum is stopped so that the continuous symbol combinations do not align on the winning line (S532).

  Thus, before the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is completed, a predetermined time elapses and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are forcibly stopped (S532), or a predetermined time elapses. If the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c were operated before and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c were stopped (S530: yes), whether or not the continued symbol combination is displayed on the winning line Is determined (S534). In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the continuation symbol combination is displayed on the winning line, the spinning effect is continued. Then, when the continuation symbol combination is not displayed on the winning line (S534: no), the rotation effect is ended without being continued. Therefore, when the rotation effect execution flag is set to OFF (S536), FIG. Is completed, and the process returns to the spinning effect control process of FIG. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the second embodiment that ends the spinning effect by setting the turning effect execution flag to OFF corresponds to the “rotating effect end means” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, when the continuation symbol combination is indicated on the winning line (S534: yes), the rotation effect is continued with the rotation effect execution flag set to ON in order to continue the rotation effect. Is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S538). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the spinning drum effect continuation command, the CPU 221 adds the ART extra number to the ART counter (S412 in FIG. 17). In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the number of times of adding ART is determined in association with the number of times of the spinning effect. For example, if the number of continuations is one, “10” is added to the ART counter. If the number of continuations is two, “20” is added to the ART counter. If the number of continuations is three, “10” is added to the ART counter. 30 "is added. In this way, the greater the number of times the spinning effect is continued, the greater the number of ART additions. Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the second embodiment that gives a privilege (art addition number) when the spinning effect is continued corresponds to the “privilege grant means” of the present invention.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 resumes the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c following the transmission of the spinning cylinder effect continuation command (S540), the CPU 201 ends the spinning cylinder effect execution process of FIG. The process returns to the 19th rotation effect control process.

  In the turning effect production control process of FIG. 19, when returning from the turning effect execution process (S508), it is determined whether or not the turning effect execution flag is set to ON (S510). If the spinning effect execution flag is set to ON (S510: yes), it is determined that the spinning effect is continued by displaying the continued symbol combination on the winning line, and the process returns to S506. Then, after the new continuous pressing order is determined, the spinning effect execution process (S508) is performed again. When the spinning effect is continued and the spinning effect execution process (FIG. 21) is executed again, the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in S522 is set again, and the rotation stop button is pressed until the predetermined time elapses. Based on the operation of 38a, 38b, 38c, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S510 that the rotation effect execution flag is not set to ON (S510: no), it is determined that the rotation effect has not been continued. (S512), the spinning drum effect control process in FIG. 19 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process in FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a time chart showing how the spinning effect is performed in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. Also in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, in the RT state (ART state) started after the end of the bonus state, the symbol combination “Blue Seven” is aligned on the winning line. Thus, the spinning effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the special re-playing role is established. In a game where the spinning effect is performed, first, when the start lever 36 is operated and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate, a state in which the progress of the game is temporarily stagnated occurs and is set to a predetermined value. When the time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or all of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the progress of the game is resumed. During this time, a turning effect is performed, and when the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding turning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped. At this time, if the operation order (pushing order) of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c matches the continuous pushing order, the continuation symbol combination (the symbol combination aligned with the “bar” symbol) is the winning line. The spinning cylinder is stopped so that it is aligned with the top. Then, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the continuation symbol combination is displayed on the winning line, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set again, and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c rotate. It can be resumed and the spinning effect can be executed again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, the continuous pressing order of the first spinning effect is determined as the left pressing order (the pressing order in which the left stop button 38a is operated first) and is operated from the left stop button 38a. , Consistent with the pressing sequence. Therefore, the continuous symbol combination is displayed on the winning line, and the second spinning effect can be executed. Further, since the number of continuations of the spinning effect is one, “10 times” is added (added) to the ART number.

  In the second spinning effect, the continuous pressing order is determined to be the right pressing order (the pressing order in which the right stop button 38c is operated first) and is operated from the right stop button 38c, which matches the continuous pressing order. Therefore, it is possible to execute the third spinning effect. Further, since the number of continuations of the spinning effect is two, “20 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the third spinning effect, the continuous pressing order is determined to be the middle pressing order (the pressing order in which the middle stop button 38b is operated first) and is operated from the middle stop button 38b, and is consistent with the continuous pressing order. Therefore, it is possible to execute the fourth spinning effect. Further, since the number of continuations of the spinning effect is three, “30” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the fourth spinning effect, the continuous push order is determined to be the middle push order (the push order in which the middle stop button 38b is first operated), but is operated from the right stop button 38c. Since they do not match, the spinning performance is not continued and is ended. When the turning effect is thus completed, the progress of the game is resumed by performing the turning rotation return process. Thereafter, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped according to the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, similarly to the normal game progress, the spinning effect is handled based on the operation of the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. The spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, and the operation sequence (pushing order) of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c matches the predetermined continuous pushing order, so that the spinning effect is continued. Is possible. Thereby, it is possible to add a game property that allows the player to guess the continuation push order during the spinning performance where the progress of the game is stagnant, and thus it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the spinning performance.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the greater the number of times that the spinning effect is continued, the more privilege (the number of times the ART is added) is given, so that the spinning effect is continued for a longer period of time. With the expectation of this, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment interest.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the operation order (pushing order) of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c matches the continuous pushing order, the continuous symbol combination (the symbol combination arranged in the “bar” pattern) ) Is displayed on the winning line to stop the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. For this reason, it has succeeded in operating the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c in the order of continuous pressing by displaying the continuous symbol combination (the spinning effect is continued and the number of ARTs is increased). Impress the player. In this way, by visually indicating to the player the continuation of the spinning effect and the increase in the number of ARTs, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the spinning effect.

E. Cylinder effect control process of the third embodiment:
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect control process of the third embodiment. When the spinning effect control process of the third embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the special regame player establishment flag is set to ON as in the first embodiment (S600). If the establishment flag is not set to ON (S600: no), the spinning effect control process of FIG. 23 is terminated without executing the spinning effect, and the game control process of FIGS. 5 and 6 is returned to. To do. On the other hand, when the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to ON (S600: yes), the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to OFF (S602), and the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON (S602). S604).

  If the turning effect execution flag is set to ON, next, the rotation mode of the turning drums 20a, 20b, 20c in the turning effect is determined (S606). The rotation mode is determined with reference to a dedicated table called a rotation mode determination table. The rotation mode determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a rotation mode determination table used in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the rotation mode determination table, a correspondence relationship between the rotation mode determination random value and the rotation mode of the rotating drum is set. Here, the rotation mode determination random number value is a random value acquired by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when it is determined in S600 that the special re-game player establishment flag is set to ON. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, there are three types of normal rotation (rotation at the same speed as normal game), high-speed rotation (rotation faster than normal rotation), and low-speed rotation (rotation slower than normal rotation). A rotation mode is provided. In the rotation mode determination table illustrated in FIG. 24, among the rotation mode determination random values of “0 to 99”, normal rotation is set to 0 to 39, high speed rotation is set to 40 to 69, and 70 to 99 is set to low speed rotation. In the process of S606, the rotation mode determination table of FIG. 24 is referred to, and the mode associated with the acquired rotation mode determination random value is determined as the rotation mode of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the spinning performance. . When the rotation mode is determined in this way, the spinning effect execution process is started (S608).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect execution process of the third embodiment. When the rotation effect production execution process of the third embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated (S620), and the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are not operated. In the case (S620: no), it is then determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S622). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S622: no), the process returns to S620 and it is determined whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated.

  When any of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is operated (S620: yes), the rotation stop button is operated at a timing at which a continuous symbol (“bar” symbol) can be displayed in the display window 20. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S624). In the turning effect of the third embodiment, the turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped within a range of rotation for one frame after the corresponding turning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. Yes. If the spinning stop button is operated at a timing at which the continuous symbol can be displayed (S624: yes), the continuous symbol is displayed in the display window 20 and the rotation corresponding to the operated spinning stop button is displayed. The trunk is stopped (S626). On the other hand, if the spinning wheel stop button is operated at a timing at which it is impossible to display the continuous symbol (S624: no), the continuous symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 and corresponds to the operated rotating cylinder stop button. The turning cylinder to be stopped is stopped (S628). It should be noted that the stopping of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in S626 and S628 is performed as an effect (rotating effect), and even if the symbol combination that establishes the gaming role is aligned on the winning line, the gaming role is actually It doesn't happen.

  When the turning cylinder for which the turning cylinder stop button has been operated is stopped in this way, it is determined whether or not all of the three turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S630), and the rotating cylinder still remains. In the case (S630: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed (S622). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S622: no), the process returns to S620 and it is determined whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated. If any of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is rotating (any of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is not operated) and a predetermined time has elapsed (S622). : Yes), the rotating drum is stopped without displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20 (S632).

  Thus, before the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c ends, a predetermined time elapses and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are forcibly stopped (S632), or a predetermined time elapses. If the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c were operated before and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c were stopped (S630: yes), whether or not the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 Is determined (S634). In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, if any one of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c is displayed in the display window 20, the spinning effect continues. Is done. As described above, in the turning effect of the third embodiment, the turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are moved within the range in which the corresponding rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are rotated by one frame after the operation. Since it is stopped, if the continuation symbol is displayed by a so-called pressing, the spinning effect is continued. Then, when the continuation symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 (S634: no), the rotation effect is terminated without being continued, so when the rotation effect execution flag is set to OFF (S636), FIG. Is completed, and the process returns to the spinning effect control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 (S634: yes), the rotation effect is continued while the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON in order to continue the rotation effect. Is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S638). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the spinning drum effect continuation command, the CPU 221 adds the ART extra number to the ART counter (S412 in FIG. 17). In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the number of ART additions is determined in association with the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20, and the spinning effect continuation command is displayed in the display window 20. Information on the number of continuation symbols. For example, if there is one continuation symbol, “10” is added to the ART counter, if there are two continuation symbols, “20” is added to the ART counter, and if there are three continuation symbols, “10” is added to the ART counter. Add 50 ”. As the number of continuous symbols displayed in the display window 20 increases, the number of ART additions increases. Further, in the spinning effect of the third embodiment, the difficulty of pushing the display of the continuous symbol in the display window 20 differs depending on the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the spinning cylinder determined in S606. In this case, it is more difficult to press the eyes than normal rotation, and in the case of low speed rotation, the eyes are easier to press than normal rotation. Therefore, the number of ART additions may be varied according to the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the rotating drum. For example, in the case of high-speed rotation, the ART addition number is set to be larger (for example, twice) than the normal rotation, and the low In the case of rotation, the number of ARTs may be set smaller (for example, half) than normal rotation.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 restarts the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c following the transmission of the spinning cylinder effect continuation command (S640), the spinning cylinder effect execution process of FIG. The process returns to 23 of the spinning effect control process.

  23, after returning from the spinning effect execution process (S608), it is determined whether or not the spinning effect execution flag is set to ON (S610). When the spinning effect execution flag is set to ON (S610: yes), it is determined that the continuation effect is continued by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20, and then the spinning effect is performed. It is determined whether the number of continuations of the production is a specified number (for example, 5 times) (S612). If the continuation number of the spinning effect is the specified number (S612: yes), a process of changing the rotation mode of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the spinning effect is performed (S614). In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, when the spinning effect is continued for the specified number of times, the rotation mode determined in S606 can be changed. For example, the rotation speed may be increased, or the rotation speed may be increased. You may slow down. Moreover, you may determine a rotation mode anew using the rotation mode determination table of FIG. In this way, by changing the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, it is possible to change the difficulty of pressing to display the continuous symbol in the display window 20.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the spinning effect is not the specified number (S612: no), the process of changing the rotation mode of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c (S614) is omitted, and the process of S608 is performed. Return and perform the spinning effect execution process again. When the spinning effect is continued and the spinning effect execution process (FIG. 25) is executed again, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in S622 is set again, and the rotation stop button is pressed until the predetermined time elapses. Based on the operation of 38a, 38b, 38c, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S610 that the rotation effect execution flag is not set to ON (S610: no), it is determined that the rotation effect has not been continued. (S616), the spinning drum effect control process of FIG. 23 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIGS.

  FIG. 26 is a time chart showing how the spinning effect is performed in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment. Also in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the RT state (ART state) started after the end of the bonus state, the symbol combination of “blue seven” is aligned on the winning line. Thus, the spinning effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the special re-playing role is established. In a game where the spinning effect is performed, first, when the start lever 36 is operated and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate, a state in which the progress of the game is temporarily stagnated occurs and is set to a predetermined value. When the time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or all of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the progress of the game is resumed. During this time, a turning effect is performed, and when the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding turning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped. At this time, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped within a range of rotation for one frame after the corresponding spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated. In the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, when even one continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set again, and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. The rotation resumes and the spinning effect can be executed again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the first turning effect is performed first, and the left stop button 38a and the right stop button 38c are successfully pressed, and the left turning cylinder 20a and the right turn are displayed in the display window 20. Since the continuation symbol (“bar” symbol) is displayed on the trunk 20c, the second spinning effect can be executed. Further, since there are two continuous symbols displayed in the display window 20, “20 times” is added (added) to the ART count.

  In the second turning effect, the center stop button 38b is operated successfully, and the display window 20 displays a continuation pattern on the middle turning drum 20b, so the third turning effect can be executed. It becomes. In addition, since there is one continuation symbol displayed in the display window 20, “10 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the third turning effect, the three turning drum stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are all successfully pressed, and the display window 20 includes a continuation pattern for each of the three turning drums 20a, 20b, and 20c. Is displayed, it is possible to execute the fourth spinning effect. In addition, since there are three continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20, “50 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the fourth turning effect, the operation fails to press any of the three turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, and the continuation symbol is not displayed in the display window 20. Will end without being continued. When the turning effect is thus completed, the progress of the game is resumed by performing the turning rotation return process. Thereafter, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped according to the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, as in the normal game progress, the turning effect is also dealt with based on the operation of the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. The spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, and the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c at an appropriate timing to display a continuation symbol in the display window 20 so that the spinning cylinder is displayed. The production can be continued. Thereby, it is possible to add a game property that causes the player to push forward during the spinning performance where the progress of the game is stagnant, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the spinning performance. Further, by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20 and visually showing the player that the spinning effect is continued and the number of ARTs is increased, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, a continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 even in one of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c based on the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. If it is done, the spinning effect is continued. Thus, by providing the opportunity to continue the spinning effect multiple times, for example, even if the continuation symbol is not displayed in the first operation among the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the remaining symbols are not displayed. There is a possibility that the continuation design will be displayed by the operation and the rotator effect will be continued, so that the rotator effect will be continued until all of the rotator stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, and the game entertainment will be enhanced. I can keep it.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the more the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20 is, the more privilege (the number of ART additions) is given, so that more continuation symbols are displayed. With the expectation that it will be made, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  When the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 in all of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, the spinning cylinder effect is continued, and the continuation symbol is displayed even in one of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. If it is not done, it is good also as a structure which is not complete | finished but a rotation effect is complete | finished. In this case, in S634 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not three continuation symbols are displayed in the display window 20, and if they are displayed (S634: yes), the rotation effect continuation command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the board | substrate 220 (S638), and if it is not displayed (S634: no), what is necessary is just to set a rotation effect execution flag to OFF (S636). In this way, the tension of each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c in the spinning production is enhanced, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment described above, the rotation effect can be continued by operating the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c at an appropriate timing to display a continuous symbol in the display window 20. Although described as being possible, instead of simply displaying a continuation symbol in the display window 20, a specific location in the display window 20 (for example, a location where L1 and L5 in FIG. 1 intersect, L1 and L4) If the continuation symbol can be displayed at a location where the and L3 intersect, a location where L3 and L4 intersect, etc., it may be possible to continue the spinning effect and increase the number of ARTs. In this case, in S634 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not a continuation symbol is displayed at a specific location in the display window 20, and if it is displayed (S634: yes), a rotation effect continuation command is issued. If it is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S638) and is not displayed (S634: no), the turning effect execution flag may be set to OFF (S636).

  Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, when the number of continuations of the spinning effect reaches a specified number (for example, 5 times), the rotation mode (rotation) of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the spinning effect. (Speed) is changed. As a result, even if the spinning effect is continued for a long period of time (even if the spinning effect is performed a number of times continuously), the difficulty of pushing the display of the continuous symbol in the display window 20 can be reduced. Since it can be changed, it is not a uniform revolving effect, and the game entertainment can be further enhanced.

F. Cylinder effect control process of the fourth embodiment:
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the spinning drum effect control process of the fourth embodiment. When the turning effect control process of the fourth embodiment is started, as in the first embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the special regame player establishment flag is set to ON (S700), and the special regame player is determined. If the establishment flag is not set to ON (S700: no), the rotation effect control process of FIG. 27 is terminated without executing the rotation effect, and the game control process of FIGS. 5 and 6 is returned to. To do. On the other hand, when the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to ON (S700: yes), the special re-gamer establishment flag is set to OFF (S702), and the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON (S702). S704).

  If the turning effect execution flag is set to ON, next, the rotation mode of the turning drums 20a, 20b, 20c in the turning effect is determined (S706). In the process of S706, as in the process of S606 in the third embodiment described above (FIG. 23), the rotation mode determination table shown in FIG. 24 is referred to, and the special regame player establishment flag is set ON in S700. The mode associated with the rotation mode determination random value acquired by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when it is determined that the rotation is determined is determined as the rotation mode of the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c.

  If the rotation mode of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is determined, then the continuous pressing order is determined (S708). In the process of S708, as in the process of S506 in the second embodiment described above (FIG. 19), the continuous push order determination table of FIG. 20 is referred to, and the special regame combination establishment flag is set to ON in S700. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that the pressing order associated with the continuous pressing order determination random value is determined, the pressing order is determined. When the continuous pressing order is determined in this manner, the spinning effect execution process is started (S710).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the spinning effect execution process of the fourth embodiment. When the turning effect execution process of the fourth embodiment is started, it is determined whether or not the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated (S720), and the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are not operated. In this case (S720: no), it is then determined whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed (S622). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S722: no), the process returns to S720 to determine whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated.

  When any of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is operated (S720: yes), the operation order (push order) of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is the previously determined continuous pressing order ( It is determined whether or not it matches S708 in FIG. 27 (S724). When it does not coincide with the continuation pressing order (S724: no), the rotator corresponding to the operated rotator stop button is stopped without displaying the continuation symbol (“bar” symbol) in the display window 20 ( S726).

  On the other hand, if the operation order of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c coincides with the continuous pressing order (S724: yes), is the rotation stop button operated at a timing at which a continuous symbol can be displayed in the display window 20? It is determined whether or not (S728). In the spinning production effect of the fourth embodiment, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in the order of continuous pressing, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are displayed and the corresponding spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are displayed. It is designed to stop within a range that rotates one frame after being operated. If the spinning stop button is operated at a timing at which the continuous symbol can be displayed (S728: yes), the continuous symbol is displayed in the display window 20, and the rotation corresponding to the operated spinning stop button is displayed. The trunk is stopped (S730). On the other hand, when the spinning wheel stop button is operated at a timing at which it is impossible to display the continuous symbol (S728: no), the continuous symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 and corresponds to the operated rotating cylinder stop button. The turning cylinder to be stopped is stopped (S726). It should be noted that the stopping of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in S726 and S730 is performed as an effect (rotational effect), and even if the combination of symbols that establish the gaming role is aligned on the winning line, the gaming role is actually It doesn't happen.

  When the turning cylinder for which the turning cylinder stop button has been operated is stopped in this way, it is determined whether or not all of the three turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c have been stopped (S732), and the rotating cylinder still remains. In the case (S732: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed (S722). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S722: no), the process returns to S720 to determine whether or not the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated. If any of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is rotating (any of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is not operated) and a predetermined time has elapsed (S722). : Yes), the rotating drum is stopped without displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20 (S734).

  Thus, before the operation of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is completed, the predetermined period of time elapses and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are forcibly stopped (S734), or the predetermined period of time elapses. If the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated before and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped (S732: yes), whether or not the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 Is determined (S736). In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, if any one of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is displayed in the display window 20, the spinning effect is continued. Is done. As described above, in the turning effect of the fourth embodiment, when the operation order of the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c coincides with the continuous pressing order, the turning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped correspondingly. Since the buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are stopped within the range of rotation of one frame after the buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in the order of continuous pressing, and the continuous symbols are displayed by pushing If the display is successful, the spinning effect is continued. Then, when the continuation symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 (S736: no), the rotation effect is ended without being continued, and therefore the rotation effect execution flag is set to OFF (S738), FIG. Is completed, and the process returns to the spinning effect control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 (S736: yes), the rotation effect is continued while the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON in order to continue the rotation effect. Is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S740). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the spinning drum effect continuation command, the CPU 221 adds the ART extra number to the ART counter (S412 in FIG. 17). In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the number of ART additions is determined in association with the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20, and the spinning effect continuation command is displayed in the display window 20. Information on the number of continuation symbols. For example, if there is one continuation symbol, “10” is added to the ART counter, if there are two continuation symbols, “20” is added to the ART counter, and if there are three continuation symbols, “10” is added to the ART counter. Add 50 ”. As the number of continuous symbols displayed in the display window 20 increases, the number of ART additions increases. Also, in the spinning effect of the fourth embodiment, the difficulty of pushing the display of the continuous symbol in the display window 20 differs depending on the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the spinning cylinder determined in S706. In this case, it is more difficult to press the eyes than normal rotation, and in the case of low speed rotation, the eyes are easier to press than normal rotation. Therefore, the number of ART additions may be varied according to the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the rotating drum. For example, in the case of high-speed rotation, the ART addition number is set to be larger (for example, twice) than the normal rotation, In the case of low speed rotation, the number of ARTs may be set smaller (for example, half) than normal rotation.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 restarts the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c following the transmission of the rotating cylinder effect continuation command (S742), the rotation effect execution execution process of FIG. The process returns to the 27th rotation effect control process.

  In the turning effect production control process of FIG. 27, after returning from the turning effect execution process (S710), it is determined whether or not the turning effect execution flag is set to ON (S712). If the rotation effect execution flag is set to ON (S712: yes), it is determined that the continuation effect is continued by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20, and then the rotation effect is determined. It is determined whether the number of continuations of the production is a specified number (for example, 5 times) (S714). If the continuation number of the spinning effect is the specified number (S714: yes), a process of changing the rotation mode of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the spinning effect is performed (S716). In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, when the spinning effect is continued for the specified number of times, the rotation mode determined in S706 can be changed. For example, the rotation speed may be increased or the rotation speed may be increased. You may slow down. Moreover, you may determine a rotation mode anew using the rotation mode determination table of FIG. In this way, by changing the rotation mode (rotation speed) of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, it is possible to change the difficulty of pressing to display the continuous symbol in the display window 20.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the spinning effect is not the specified number (S714: no), the process of changing the rotation mode of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c (S716) is omitted, and the process of S708 is performed. After returning and newly determining the continuous push order, the spinning effect execution process (S710) is performed again. When the spinning effect is continued and the spinning effect execution process (FIG. 28) is executed again, the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in S722 is set again, and the rotation stop button is set until the predetermined time elapses. Based on the operation of 38a, 38b, 38c, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped.

  On the other hand, if the rotation effect execution flag is not set to ON in the determination of S712 (S712: no), it is determined that the rotation effect has not been continued. (S718), the spinning drum effect control process of FIG. 27 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a time chart showing how the spinning effect is performed in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment. Also in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the RT state (ART state) started after the end of the bonus state, the symbol combination of “blue seven” is aligned on the winning line. Thus, the spinning effect is executed in the game next to the game in which the special re-playing role is established. In a game where the spinning effect is performed, first, when the start lever 36 is operated and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c start to rotate, a state in which the progress of the game is temporarily stagnated occurs and is set to a predetermined value. When the time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or all of the three rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the progress of the game is resumed. During this time, a turning effect is performed, and when the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, the corresponding turning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are stopped. At this time, if the operation sequence (pushing order) of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c is consistent with the continuous pressing order, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c correspond to the corresponding spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b. , 38c are operated within a range in which the symbol is rotated by one frame. In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, when even one continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set again, and the cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are set. The rotation resumes and the spinning effect can be executed again.

  In the example shown in FIG. 29, the continuous pressing order of the first spinning effect is determined to be the left pressing order (the pressing order in which the left stop button 38a is operated first), and is operated from the left stop button 38a. Matches the order of continuous pressing. In addition, the left stop button 38a and the right stop button 38c are successfully pressed, and the display window 20 displays a continuation symbol ("bar" symbol) on the left cylinder 20a and the right cylinder 20c. Therefore, it becomes possible to execute the second spinning effect. Further, since there are two continuous symbols displayed in the display window 20, “20 times” is added (added) to the ART count.

  In the second spinning effect, the continuous pressing order is determined to be the right pressing order (the pressing order in which the right stop button 38c is operated first), and the continuous pressing order is matched by operating from the right stop button 38c. . In addition, the center stop button 38b has been successfully pressed, and the continuation symbol is displayed on the middle cylinder 20b in the display window 20, so that the third rotation effect can be executed. In addition, since there is one continuation symbol displayed in the display window 20, “10 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the third spinning effect, the continuous pressing order is determined to be the middle pressing order (the pressing order in which the middle stop button 38b is first operated), and is operated from the middle stop button 38b to match the continuous pressing order. In addition, all the operations of the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c were successfully pushed, and a continuation symbol is displayed in each of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the display window 20. Therefore, the fourth spinning effect can be executed. In addition, since there are three continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20, “50 times” is added to the number of ARTs.

  In the fourth spinning effect, although the continuous pressing order is determined to be the middle pressing order (the pressing order in which the middle stop button 38b is first operated), the continuous pressing order is determined by the operation from the right stop button 38c. It does not match. In this case, since the continuation symbol is not displayed in the display window 20 even if the eye press is accurate, the spinning effect is not continued and is terminated. When the turning effect is thus completed, the progress of the game is resumed by performing the turning rotation return process. Thereafter, when the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped according to the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, as in the normal game progress, the turning effect is also dealt with based on the operation of the turning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. The spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, and the player operates the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c in accordance with a predetermined continuous pressing order and operates at an appropriate timing. By displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20, the spinning effect can be continued. As a result, it is possible to add gameability that allows the player to infer the continual pushing order and gameplay that makes the player push forward during the spinning production where the progress of the game is stagnant. Can be improved. Further, by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20 and visually showing the player that the spinning effect is continued and the number of ARTs is increased, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, when the player succeeds in operating the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c in the order of continuous pressing, the three rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are operated according to the timing of the operation. If at least one of the continuation symbols is displayed in the display window 20, the spinning effect is continued. Thus, by providing the opportunity to continue the spinning effect multiple times, for example, even if the continuation symbol is not displayed in the first operation among the three spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the remaining symbols are not displayed. There is a possibility that the continuation design will be displayed by the operation and the rotator effect will be continued, so that the rotator effect will be continued until all of the rotator stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, and the game entertainment will be enhanced. I can keep it.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, as the number of continuation symbols displayed in the display window 20 increases, the number of benefits (art addition number) to be given increases, so that more continuation symbols are displayed. With the expectation that it will be made, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  When the continuation symbol is displayed in the display window 20 in all of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, the spinning cylinder effect is continued, and the continuation symbol is displayed even in one of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c. If it is not done, it is good also as a structure which is not complete | finished but a rotation effect is complete | finished. In this case, in S736 of FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not three continuation symbols are displayed in the display window 20, and if they are displayed (S736: yes), the rotation effect continuation command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the board | substrate 220 (S740), and if it is not displayed (S736: no), what is necessary is just to set a rotation effect execution flag to OFF (S738). In this way, the tension of each operation of the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c in the spinning production is enhanced, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the above-described fourth embodiment, the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated in accordance with a predetermined continuous pressing order and are operated at an appropriate timing in the display window 20. It has been described that the continuation effect can be continued by displaying the continuation symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, two stop buttons among the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in accordance with a predetermined continuous pressing order, and the remaining one stop button is operated at an appropriate timing. It may be possible to continue the spinning effect by displaying the continuation symbol in the display window 20 by operating at.

  Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, when the number of times of rotation effect is the specified number (for example, 5 times), the rotation mode (rotation) of the rotation cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the rotation effect. (Speed) is changed. As a result, even if the spinning effect is continued for a long period of time (even if the spinning effect is performed a number of times continuously), the difficulty of pushing the display of the continuous symbol in the display window 20 can be reduced. Since it can be changed, it is not a uniform revolving effect, and the game entertainment can be further enhanced.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the corresponding spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped based on the operation of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c in the spinning cylinder production. However, the operation that triggers the stopping of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c in the spinning cylinder production is not limited to the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c. (Not shown) may be used. Further, when stopping the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c based on the operation of the closing button 34, the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c may be stopped one by one each time the closing button 34 is operated once. Alternatively, when the input button 34 is operated once, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c may be stopped all at once.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the RT state (ART state) is started after the bonus state ends, the special re-game player can be internally won, and the game next to the game in which the special re-game player is established. At that time, it was supposed to perform a spinning performance. However, the spinning effect may be executed in a game in which the special re-game player is elected internally. In this case, in S300 of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the internal winning flag of the special re-gamer is set to ON. If the internal winning flag is not set to ON (S300: no), If the trunk effect is not executed and the internal winning flag is set to ON (S300: yes), the spinning effect execution flag is set to ON (S304) and the spinning effect is executed. . In this way, since the player does not know whether or not the special re-playing role has been won internally, the revolving effect will be suddenly started without any advance notice, giving the game a surprise. The interest can be improved.

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

1 ... gaming machine, 20a, 20b, 20c ...
36 ... Start lever,
38a, 38b, 38c ... Cylinder stop button (operation part),
200 ... main control board,
201 ... CPU (rotation effect execution means, re-execution determination unit, rotation effect end means, re-execution operation order determination means, temporary stop control means),
202 ... ROM, 203 ... RAM,
220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU (privilege grant means).

Claims (3)

One rotation of the design is performed by rotating a plurality of cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in response to a predetermined rotation start operation, and a rotation of the plurality of cylinders being stopped in response to a predetermined rotation stop operation. A revolving game machine for playing games,
During the period from when the rotation start operation is performed until the end of one symbol variation game, the progression of the symbol variation game is stagnated, and a plurality of the plurality of cylinders corresponding to each of the plurality of crotch cylinders are provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit, a rotating effect execution means capable of executing a rotating effect that temporarily stops the rotating rotating drum,
Re-executability determination means for receiving re-execution determination processing for determining whether to execute the rotation effect again upon receiving the operation of the plurality of operation units in the rotation effect;
When it is determined not to re-execute the revolving effect in the re-execution determination process, a revolving effect end means for ending the revolving effect and resuming the stagnating symbol variation game;
Re-execution operation order determination means for determining a re-execution operation order from a plurality of operation orders for the plurality of operation units;
With
In the re-executability determination process,
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated matches the re-execution operation order, it is determined to execute the spinning effect again,
When the operation order of the plurality of operation units does not match the re-execution operation order, it is determined not to execute the spinning effect again,
If it is determined in the re-executability determination process that the rotation effect is to be executed again, the rotation effect execution means starts rotating the rotation that is temporarily stopped in the rotation effect. , Execute again the spinning effect based on the operation of the plurality of operation units,
The re-execution determination unit performs the re-execution determination process in response to the operation of the plurality of operation units even in the revolving effect to be executed again. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
Temporary stop control means for controlling which symbol combination is displayed by temporarily stopping the plurality of rotary cylinders in the rotary performance,
The temporary stop control means includes
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated matches the re-execution operation order, the re-execution combination indicating the re-execution of the revolving effect is displayed and the revolving is temporarily stopped.
When the order in which the plurality of operation units are operated does not coincide with the re-execution operation order, the spinning cylinder is temporarily stopped without displaying the re-execution symbol combination. . In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the turning effect is executed again, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege is provided,
As the number of times that the spinning effect is executed again increases, the privilege granting means gives a beneficial privilege.

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