JP2015033535A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can easily prevent a damage produced by "Shikomi" (preparation).SOLUTION: When all reels stop, a display control part displays the number of payout tokens on a display part of payout number in the case that a small prize pattern wins a prize, and makes the display part of payout number be in a "lights-out" state in the case that every prize pattern does not win a prize. Furthermore, when returning from power interruption, the display control part displays the same contents as the contents displayed before the power interruption on the display part of payout number, and if changing settings has been performed, makes the display part of payout number be in the "lights-out" state. Moreover, when feeding a token, the display control part makes the display part of payout number be in the "lights-out" state. Therefore, by operating a settlement button after feeding a token, the game machine can easily prevent "Shikomi" (preparation), without playing a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

  Slot machines are widely known as gaming machines installed in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors. In the slot machine, a game is started by inserting a game medium (for example, a medal) and operating a start lever. When a game is started, a reel having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on its outer periphery starts rotating, and an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won. When the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is displayed, and when this winning combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the payout of the winning combination is paid out. It is.

  Since a player who plays a game in a slot machine plays a game in anticipation of medals to be paid out as a payout, a display device (display means) for displaying the number of medals paid out is provided in the slot machine. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In a slot machine equipped with such a display device, the number of medals paid out in the immediately preceding game is displayed on the display device, and the display content of the display device is maintained before and after the power to the slot machine is turned off. ing. In addition, when a setting change related to the player's advantage or disadvantage is made, the display on the display device is switched to “0” display.

JP 2000-271334 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, by waiting for the closing of the hall (game room) in a state where a winning combination is won (that is, a state where a number of “1” or more is displayed on the display device) Such an act is referred to as “preparation”), and there is a problem that it becomes clear whether or not the setting has been changed between the closing of the store and the start of business on the next day.

  In other words, the display device of the gaming machine that performed “preparation” at the closing of the previous day was confirmed at the start of business on the next day, and if the display content was maintained as it was on the previous day, it was found that the setting was not changed. If the display content is “0” display, it becomes clear that the setting has been changed.

  And if it becomes clear whether or not the setting change has been made, there may be a case where a gaming machine that can be advantageously played is specified based on the previous day's advantageous or unfavorable situation and whether or not the setting change has been made, This is advantageous for the player who has made “preparation”, and damage is caused to the hall and other players.

  In order to prevent such damage caused by “preparation”, the hall side (hall employees, etc.) checks the display devices of all the gaming machines after closing the store, and displays a number of “1” or more on the display device. It is necessary to take measures such as starting the next day's business with the display contents of the display devices of all the gaming machines being matched, for example, by playing a game until the number of payouts reaches “0”. There is.

  However, such measures are troublesome and there is a problem that the burden on the hall side is heavy. That is, a time burden is imposed on the hall side (employees who take countermeasures) by playing a countermeasure game (games to be played until the number of payouts becomes “0”). Employees who take countermeasures must carry medals for playing games for countermeasures, and these medals are consumed by the games for countermeasures. In order to do so, it must move in the hall with a large number of medals, which puts a physical burden on the employees who take measures.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can easily prevent damage caused by “preparation”.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes an internal lottery that determines whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including at least a small combination and a replay are included, and a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface. An internal lottery means that performs rotation of the plurality of reels for each game, and a reel control means that performs control for stopping the reels that are rotating in response to a stop operation. And a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern is displayed on the active line, and the winning combination with the winning of the small role. A game machine having a payout control means for determining a payout amount of game media based on a payout, and the number of game media paid out when the game media is paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role Display means for displaying The display content of the display means is kept the same before and after the power-off of the gaming machine, and no information is displayed on the display content of the display means when a setting change related to a player's advantage or disadvantage is made Display control means for setting a state, wherein the display control means is adjusted when paying out game media stored in the game machine when a game media is inserted to execute a game. The display means is also turned off when at least one of the operations is performed.

  Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay, and the display control means, when the replay wins, It is preferable that the display means is turned off so that no information is displayed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a small combination, replay, and bonus. Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to be determined, reel control means for performing control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game, and stopping the rotating reels when triggered by a stop operation, and the plurality of reels being stopped Then, based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the active line, a winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and a winning combination in accordance with the winning of the small combination Payout control means for determining the number of game media payouts based on the payout of the small role, and replay processing for performing the next game without requiring game media owned by the player based on winning of the replay hand And a game state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning of the bonus in the normal state and shifting the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus establishment state, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the assist time state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, a prize assist production for assisting the winning of the small role is performed. A gaming machine comprising presentation control means for performing control to be executed by the presentation device, wherein the number of game media inserted at the start of the game in the normal state and the bonus establishment state is set to a first number of insertions In the bonus state, the number of inserted game media when starting the game is set to a second number of inserted, and the internal lottery means In the state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself. In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery target, and the bonus is won until the bonus is won. An internal lottery is performed so that the small part wins with the same probability as the normal state and the replay wins with a higher probability than the normal state. In the bonus state, the small part is determined regardless of the result of the internal lottery. When the reel control means is set in a winning state and the bonus and the replay are both won in the bonus establishment state, the replay wins in preference to the bonus, and the bonus and the small part In the state where both are won, control is performed to stop the spinning reel so that the small part wins in preference to the bonus. If the number of game media inserted is determined by the number of game media inserted and the number of game media inserted is the first number of games inserted, the payout of the specified small role is set higher than the first number of games inserted. When the number of game media inserted is the second inserted number, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number, and the effect control means When the performance state is set to the assist time state, the winning assistance of the specific small role is assisted by the winning assistance effect, and when the game medium is paid out with the winning of the small role, The display means for displaying the number of played game media and the display contents of the display means before and after the power-off of the gaming machine are kept the same, and when the setting change related to the advantage and disadvantage of the player is made Any information on the display contents of the display means Display control means for turning off the display, and the display control means pays out the game medium stored in the game machine when a game medium is inserted in order to execute a game. The display means is turned off even when at least one of the adjustment operations is performed.

  As the small combinations, a first small combination, a second small combination, and a third small combination are set, and the dividend of the first small combination is the dividend of the second small combination and the third small combination. Is set higher than the payout of the first small combination, and the symbols constituting the first small combination winning pattern are arranged so as to be displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation, The symbols constituting the winning combination of the small role are arranged so that they can be displayed on the active line on the condition that the timing of the stop operation is a specific timing, and the symbols constituting the winning shape of the third small role are: Arranged so that it can be displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the internal lottery means that the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are won. An internal lottery is performed so that there is a specific winning mode, and the reel control means When the result of the lottery is the specific winning mode, the correct hit order and the incorrect answer hit order are preset as the order of the stop operation, and if the correct answer hit order, the winning form of the first small role is configured. The symbols that make up the winning form of the second small role are given priority when the specific reels of the plurality of reels stop first in the incorrect hitting order. When the reels other than the specific reel among the plurality of reels stop first, the symbols constituting the third small role winning form are given priority. In particular, it is preferable to determine the stop position of the rotating reel so that it is displayed on the effective line.

  According to the present invention, when a medal is inserted or when a payment operation is performed, the payout amount display portion is set to the “light-off” state, which is the same as when the setting is changed, so that damage due to “preparation” can be easily prevented.

  That is, according to the present invention, when the medals are put in the “light-off” state, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”, the medals are inserted, and then the game is not performed, and the settlement operation of the inserted medals is performed. Just do. Further, when the “lighting off” state is set by the settlement operation, it is only necessary to perform the settlement operation in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”. In this way, in the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a game for countermeasures as in the past in order to prevent damage due to “preparation”, so that the time required for countermeasures for “preparation” can be omitted.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the “lighting-off” is performed by the settlement operation, no medal is required to take “preparation” measures. Furthermore, in the present invention, even if the game medium is turned off by inserting a game medium, the medal settlement operation is performed after the medal is inserted and the “preparation” measure is taken. By just carrying around, you can take measures against “preparation” of multiple gaming machines. For this reason, in the present invention, compared with the case where a large number of medals are carried around as in the prior art, the physical burden required for countermeasures for “preparation” can be reduced.

  Further, in the present invention, when the medal insertion or settlement operation is performed, the payout number display portion is set to the “light-off” state. Compared to the above, the program for driving and controlling the payout number display unit is simplified to reduce the amount of data, and the processing load on the processing means for executing this program (the load on the computing capacity of the CPU and the CPU computation) Power consumption) can be reduced, and the load on the capacity of storage means such as a ROM for storing the program can be reduced.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the state transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the relationship between a winning combination and a symbol combination in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the state transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of this invention. It is a figure explaining the display content of the payout number display part of this invention. It is a figure explaining the update opportunity and update content of the payout number display part of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which maintains a "light extinction" state, when a medal is thrown in after the winning of a replay until the next game is started. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the update opportunity and update content of the payout number display part of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which maintains a "light-off" state, when the adjustment button is operated after the winning of a replay until the next game is started. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the update opportunity and update content of the payout number display part of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example made into a "light-off" state when a medal is inserted. It is a figure explaining another aspect of the update opportunity and update content of the payout number display part of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example made into a "light extinction" state when the adjustment button is operated.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of the present invention controls the basic configuration for operating the gaming machine to play a game and the display content of the payout number display section 460 (see FIG. 1) for displaying the number of medals paid out as a result of the game. It is the feature that it provided with the additional structure for doing. As the basic configuration, three forms of basic configurations 1 to 3 described later are conceivable, and as the additional configuration, three forms of additional configurations 1 to 3 described later are conceivable. Below, these basic structures 1-3 and the additional structures 1-3 are demonstrated in order.

[Basic configuration 1]
First, the basic configuration 1 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

  The gaming machine of the basic configuration 1 has a feature that an assist time game is performed by giving an opportunity to shift the effect state to the assist time state in a bonus establishment state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to a basic configuration 1 of the present invention.

  The gaming machine having the basic configuration 1 is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs a game using a medal as a gaming medium.

  In the gaming machine of basic configuration 1, a reel unit composed of a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing composed of a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the casing of the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, when the stepping motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In addition, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to 3 (first insertion number) or 2 (second insertion number) When medals corresponding to the number of inserted coins are inserted, the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated. Note that in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, the prescribed number of insertions differs depending on the gaming state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to 3 for the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the prescribed number of insertions is set for the bonus state. Two sheets are set.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. In addition, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. Start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the game, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1.

  The gaming machine having the basic configuration 1 is controlled by a game control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and the game for the start lever SL (game start operation means) is based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (3 or 2). Perform processing to validate the start operation. In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, the first depressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions is accepted as the game starting operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  In addition, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, so that the insertion accepting unit 105 limits the number of inserted tokens to the limit. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, when the bet button B0 is pressed in the state where the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting unit 105 sets the prescribed insertion number as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In the basic configuration 1, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of internal lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) corresponds to various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (unauthorized). It is attached.

  In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, as a small role, bell (specific small role, first small role), special small role A1 (second small role), special small role A2 (second small role), Special small role B (third small role), special small role C (third small role), and cherry are prepared. Strike order bell L and strike order bell C1 (specific) in internal lottery table A and internal lottery table B Winning order), batting order bell C2 (specific winning aspect), batting order bell R1 (specific winning aspect), batting order bell R2 (specific winning aspect), so that multiple types of small roles are won in a single internal lottery. This means that multiple types of small roles are associated with the same random number value.

  Each striking order bell will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. The striking order bell L indicates that the bell and the special small part B are won in duplicate. In addition, the batting order bell C1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination B are duplicated. Further, the batting order bell C2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination B are won in duplicate. The batting order bell R1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination C are won. Further, the batting order bell R2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination C are duplicated. As described above, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the bell and one type or two types of special small roles are elected redundantly in each batting order bell, and the number and combination of the special small roles elected redundantly with the bell are different. ing.

  In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, normal replay and special replay are prepared as replays. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, at least one of normal replay and special replay is set as a lottery target. In the internal lottery table C, any replay is excluded from the lottery target.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object. In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state. In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C are selected according to the gaming state. Either one is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over, when a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) already won And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations including a small role won in the internal lottery and a replay lottery flag.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the first reel R1 is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped with the stop buttons B2, B3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from when the button is pressed. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. -4 frames (predetermined pull-in range, first pull-in range). In addition, when a rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is in a range of 0 to 1 frame (narrower than a predetermined pull-in range). (The pull-in range, the second pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. Within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms), or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (stops within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line ), The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. The reel is stopped.

  Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 and the process for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process). A process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference.

  First, in the logic calculation process, 0 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing of the stop button is detected: the timing of the stop operation) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. The priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing in the range of -4 frames. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel are obtained. For R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the logic operation processing, lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

  In addition, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is obtained according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the active line. There is a case where the priority is determined according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidate is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the effective line. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line increases, and the medal When the priority for the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the small part payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line is large. That the stop position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a prize is often small win) increases determine the priority for the candidate of each stop position. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In the basic configuration 1, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct answer hit order is set for each of the hit order bell L, the hit order bell C1, the hit order bell C2, the hit order bell R1, and the hit order bell R2, and an order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. . Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. Also, if any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priority for the stop position candidates according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest. In the basic configuration 1, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the first reel is stopped when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. In this case, the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combinations that make up the most winning patterns. In the correct answer order, the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is high, and when the reel stops in the second and subsequent turns, the highest winning mode is selected. The priority of the candidate of the stop position which can display the symbol combination to comprise becomes high.

  In the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 8, among the multiple types of small roles included in each batting order bell, the bell has one type of symbol combination that has a payout of 6 and shows a winning pattern. Each of the small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 has a single payout, and there are two types of symbol combinations indicating a winning form. The special small combination B and the special small combination C both have a single payout and the winning form. There are four types of symbol combinations constituting each. For this reason, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win a bell with a large number of payout medals is the highest. When the logic operation is performed so as to increase, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, a candidate for a stop position that can win a special small role that increases the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning mode is selected. A logic operation is performed so that the priority is the highest.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 including a photosensor, and the reel control unit 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel rotates once. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

  Here, in the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the actual position is detected from the press detection position that is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is pressed) and the actual press detection position. A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation to the stop position is set. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red” are applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. 7B ", red 7 symbol C" red 7C ", BAR symbol" BAR ", replay symbol A" RPA ", replay symbol B" RPB ", bell symbol" BL ", watermelon symbol" WM ", and cherry symbol" CH " In particular, the bell symbol “BL” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. For this reason, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the bell symbol “BL” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. For this reason, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the replay symbol A “RPA” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay is applied to the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. The pattern B “RPB” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, regardless of the pressed detection position, either replay symbol A “PRA” or replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed on the active line. It can be made to.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the red symbol “BL” or the red symbol B is compared to the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. “Red 7B” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or red 7 symbol B “red 7B” is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. Either one can be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “" with respect to the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2. Red 7A ", Red 7 design B" Red 7B ", or Red 7 design C" Red 7C "are arranged adjacent to each other. Replay design A" RPA "or Replay design B" The red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, the red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, or the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” is positioned across the “RPB”. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, Alternatively, any of the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” can be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3, and the BAR symbol. “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. For this reason, when drawing a symbol that is within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Can be done.

  In the internal lottery, in the stop control table referred to when any of the batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, and batting order bell R2 is won, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set, and the pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. In the basic configuration 1, when the striking order bell L is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer striking order, the number of sliding frames for the pressing detection position is set so that the bell wins. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the striking order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the special small role B wins. Further, in the basic configuration 1, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the bell wins a prize when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small role A1 or special special is applied in the order 1 or 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed. The number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that there is a case where the small combination A2 wins and a case where none of the small roles wins, and the striking order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first In 3 to 6 in order of hitting, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that special small combination B or special small combination C wins. Also in the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that it becomes the stop position where the most medals are paid out in the correct answer order, and in the incorrect answer order, the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the active line The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that the stop position has the largest number of types.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the normal replay and special replay are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are displayed in the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3). The special replay wins when pressed in the first pressing order), and the slide piece relative to the pressed detection position so that the normal replay wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order other than the specific batting order. Number is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a big bonus (BB), a normal replay, a special replay, a bell, a special small part A1, a special bonus A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not a small combination A2, a special small combination B, a special small combination C, and a cherry are won. It should be noted that “ANY” in the winning type of cherry in FIG. 8 indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In the basic configuration 1, two types of winning combinations are set for the special small role A1 and the special small role A2, and 4 for each of the special small role B and the special small role C. Symbol combinations indicating types of winning patterns are set, both of which are more than the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning style of the bell. A common symbol is assigned to the reel R2, and a common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3 in the winning type of the bell and the special winning combination C.

  As for the bell, as shown in FIG. 5, the bell symbols “BL” constituting the bell winning form in each reel are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small combination A1, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A1 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the BAR symbol “BAR” are not included in the pull-in range, it is not possible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Yes.

  As for the special small combination A2, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A2 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” and the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” are not included in the pull-in range, it is impossible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. It has become.

  As for the special small role B, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the first reel R1, The bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replaying symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning type of the special small role B in the third reel R3, However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  As for the special small role C, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role C in the first reel R1, The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning shape of the special small role B in the third reel R3. However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  In the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the winning time process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a process at the time of winning, for example, when a small combination (bell, special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, special small combination C, cherry) is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control. When the process is performed and a replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process, and when a big bonus (BB) wins, the game state transition control means 170 plays a game state. A game state transition control process for shifting the game is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. In the basic configuration 1, there is an upper limit (for example, six) for the number of medals paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is set in the game. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 8, the payout for the small role is determined by the specified number of inputs, and when the specified number of inputs is 3, the bell payout is set higher than the specified input number. Dividends for small roles other than Bell are set lower than the specified number of inputs, and if the specified number of inputs is two, the dividends for all small roles including Bell are set to the same number as the specified number of inputs. Yes.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. In other words, in the gaming machine of the basic configuration 1, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.8, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed. In the internal lottery table B that is referred to in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 3, a small role or a replay is always won without causing an unfair election in the internal lottery.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C in which all the random numbers among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. Regardless of the result, the lottery flags for all the small combinations are forcibly set to the winning state, the drawing range of the symbols for the first reel R1 is set to 0 frame to 1 frame, and the second reel R2 and the third reel For the reel R3, the symbol drawing range is set to 0 frame to 4 frames, and the reel is stopped. In the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the other game states in that the lottery flag of the small role becomes a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine having the basic configuration 1, the effect control unit 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states, and the effect state is set by setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage unit 196 under a predetermined condition. Is set to the assist time state (AT state: special effect state), the AT state end condition is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198, and the AT flag is cleared when the AT state end condition is satisfied. By doing so, control to end the AT state is performed.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when a cherry is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is the AT lottery. When the table is associated with the normal winning or the special winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196. Note that an opportunity other than the cherry win (for example, a big bonus (BB) win) may be separately provided as an AT lottery.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a process of adding a given addition value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In particular, in the basic configuration 1, the addition value is different between the case where the result of the AT lottery is the normal winning and the case where the result is the special winning. If the result of the AT lottery is the normal winning, the added value is For example, if the value corresponding to 100 games is set to “100” and the result of the AT lottery is a special win, the added value is set to “500” as a value corresponding to 500 games, for example. Is done. The added value is not limited to the above example, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, when a cherry is won in an AT state game, the given added value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. You may be able to.

  In addition, each time the game in the AT state is performed, the effect control means 180 performs a decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. In the basic configuration 1, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game of the game in which the special replay is won in the bonus establishment state. However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be started from the next game of the game won in the AT lottery. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. In the basic configuration 1, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198 is satisfied, and in this case, the effect state is maintained in the AT state while the AT state is maintained. The decrement update regarding the stored value of the end determination counter 198 is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198 is resumed when the game state shifts to the bonus establishment state after the bonus state ends, and the game for the undigested game is resumed. Let it be done. When the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. And the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  Further, when the striking order bell is won when the staging state is the AT state, the staging control means 180 informs the pressing order of the stop button and displays the first winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell on the display device 330 and the sound device. Control to be executed by 340 is performed. Various effects can be adopted as the first winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order bell. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order bell from the speaker. In the basic configuration 1, the bell always wins and 6 medals can be obtained when the stop button is pressed according to the correct hit order notified in the first winning assistance effect. Can increase the number of medals on hand.

  In addition, when the effect state is the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the stop button pressing order and assists the special replay winning when the normal replay and the special replay are selected and won. Is controlled by the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect, for example, a specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3 can be pressed first) that allows a special replay to be awarded. A specific striking order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) that can display an effect image informing the liquid crystal display LCD or win a special replay. A sound for notifying the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) which can turn on the lamp for informing the player or win a special replay is output from the speaker. You can make it. In the basic configuration 1, when the production state is the AT state, the AT end determination counter 198 is started to be updated based on the special replay winning, so that the player can press the stop button according to the second winning assistance production. If is pressed, it is possible to recognize that the counting of the number of games starts when the special replay wins.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time in a game in which the effect state is not the AT state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. It is possible to perform a process of deferring the transition to the AT state until a certain number of games are consumed. That is, in the basic configuration 1, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed when not in the AT state, the opportunity to enter the AT state is lost or the transition to the AT state is performed until a certain number of games are consumed. There is a penalty that will be delayed.

  The functional block configuration of the basic configuration 1 can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the basic configuration 1 from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Basic Configuration 1 Method In the basic configuration 1, the big bonus (BB) is elected to shift to a bonus establishment state where the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state, and in the bonus establishment state, an opportunity to shift the production state to the assist time state. By giving it, a technique is adopted in which the player wins a medal by increasing the winning rate of the bell by assist time game.

  First, in the basic configuration 1, in the normal state or the bonus establishment state where the prescribed number of insertions is set to three, as shown in FIG. 8, there are six medals larger than the prescribed number of insertions only when the bell wins. In the bonus state in which the player can increase the number of medals that are paid out and the prescribed number of insertions is set to two, as shown in FIG. Since only the medals are paid out, the number of medals held by the player does not increase or decrease. In the basic configuration 1, when the bonus is established, the internal lottery table B shown in FIG. 3 is referred to, so that either a replay or a small role is always won without any losing (incorrect) in the internal lottery Therefore, when the replay is won with a high probability, it is difficult for the player to consume the medal, and when the production state is the AT state, the correct winning order of the batting order bell by the first winning assistance production. Is notified so that the player can increase the number of medals on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus establishment state, it is possible to make a situation more advantageous in terms of medal acquisition than the bonus state, and the player has a motivation to maintain the bonus establishment state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In the basic configuration 1, in the bonus establishment state, a replay or small role having a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) is always won, and the cherry is won by pressing the stop button at a specific timing in the game that the cherry is won. If it is not avoided, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won. Specifically, when winning a replay or batting order bell, as shown in FIG. 5, in any reel, be sure to draw the symbols that make up the winning form of the small role that constitutes the replay or batting order bell on the active line. As a result, the Big Bonus (BB) winning is always avoided, and when winning the cherry, as shown in FIG. 5, the 4th cherry on the first reel R1 Since the watermelon symbol “WM” is arranged adjacent to the symbol “CH”, due to the arrangement of these symbols, a bonus that allows drawing of symbols within 4 frames from the pressed detection position on the effective line is established. In the game where the cherry is won in the state, the replay symbol 20 “RPA” of No. 20 is displayed on the first reel except for the pressed detection position displayed in the middle stage of the first reel R1. So as not be able to draw 1 of watermelon symbols "WM" and the third in the middle of the first reel R1. For this reason, in the basic configuration 1, once a transition is made to the bonus establishment state, it is extremely difficult to win a big bonus (BB), and the bonus establishment state is maintained over a long period of time while reducing the operational burden on the player. To be able to stay in. In the basic configuration 1, when a bonus game is performed for a long period of time and the production state is set to the AT state, the player can increase the number of medals held by the player without shifting the game state. You can play games. As described above, in the basic configuration 1, in the bonus establishment state, the game state is not changed unless the big bonus (BB) is won, so that the player can win the replay with a high probability in the bonus establishment state. However, it is possible to start the assist time game promptly in a situation where it is difficult to consume medals.

  Thus, in the case of providing medal acquisition performance that does not depend on the bonus state depending on the AT state, how to suppress the consumption of medals by replay is a point that increases the medal acquisition rate in the AT state. For this reason, conventionally, a plurality of game states having different replay winning probabilities are prepared, and it is determined that the game state having the highest replay winning probability is guided after it is determined to shift to the AT state. . However, conventionally, the gaming state is changed by displaying a predetermined symbol combination, and the gaming state is induced by an effect that assists the display thereof. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game state from being easily shifted to an advantageous game state when an effect for assisting the display of the symbol combination is not performed. Because it is greatly influenced by the result, it is not uncommon for a player to stagnate in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability and consume useless medals before reaching the gaming state with the highest replay winning probability. It often leads to unexpected situations.

  On the other hand, according to the basic configuration 1, it is easy to avoid winning of a big bonus (BB) when shifting to a bonus establishment state in which a winning probability of replay is high, and a bonus that can increase medals by assist time games. The established state can be continued for a long period of time. Even if it is determined that the transition state to the AT state can be established in the bonus established state, the transition to the AT state is determined. Compared to the conventional specification (specification that leads to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability after the transition to the AT state is confirmed) that consumes medals until the replay winning probability is high Reducing the dependence on lottery results and player operation results, and allowing players to stably acquire medals in assist time games It becomes possible way. Further, in the basic configuration 1, since the big bonus (BB) is won independently in the normal state, the portion in which the big bonus (BB) is excluded as a lottery object can be assigned to the replay winning in the bonus establishment state.

  In the basic configuration 1, if the bonus is won in the AT state, the AT state is interrupted. However, in the bonus establishment state, a small role or replay having a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) is always selected, and the cherry The big bonus (BB) cannot be won unless the stop button is pressed in a specific manner at the time of winning. For this reason, once shifting to the bonus establishment state, the player can easily avoid the big bonus (BB) winning and maintain the gaming state. As described above, according to the basic configuration 1, in order to maintain a bonus establishment state in which a replay winning probability is high, a game in which a player's technical intervention level is increased by avoiding a big bonus (BB) winning and maintaining a gaming state. Sex can also be provided.

  Also, in the basic configuration 1, bells, special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, and special small roles C are prepared as the small roles that are components of the batting order bell. B and special small roles C are not missed due to the pressing timing of the stop button, but special small roles A1 and A2 seem to be missed if the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate. It has become. In the basic configuration 1, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, and the batting order bell including the bell, either the special small role A1 or the special small role A2, and either the special small role B or the special small role C. In the case where R1 or batting order bell R2 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the winning of the bell with a higher payout is given priority than the special small role, and the stop buttons B1 to B1 are arranged in the incorrect batting order. When B3 is pressed, a prize for a special small role with a lower payout than the bell is given priority. In particular, in the basic configuration 1, when the first reel R1 stops in the incorrect answering order, the symbols constituting the winning combinations of the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 that may be missed are given priority. When the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time, the symbols constituting the special small combination B or special small combination C winning form that has been displayed in an incorrect answer order are given priority. It is made to display. That is, in the basic configuration 1, when the winning order bell C1, the hitting order bell C2, the hitting order bell R1, or the hitting order bell R2 is won, the correct answer order is that the bell always wins and can acquire many medals. In the correct hit order, fewer medals can be obtained than in the correct hit order, or a medal is lost and no medals can be acquired. As described above, in the basic configuration 1, the number of medals to be paid out can be changed in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Therefore, the change in the medal acquisition status can be increased, and even in the incorrect hit order, the type of symbol to be drawn changes according to the type of reel to be stopped first, so that the reel stop mode The variation of can also be abundant.

  Moreover, in the basic configuration 1, two types of symbol combinations indicating the winning styles of the special small roles A1 and A2 are prepared, which is more than the types (1 type) of the symbol combinations indicating the winning status of the bell, In addition, there are four types of symbol combinations showing the winning styles of special small role B and special small role C, which are more than the types (1 type) of symbol combinations showing the winning style of the bell. Is one of batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, or batting order bell R2, and in correct batting order, priority is given to the stop position where the number of medals to be paid out due to winning a small role is given, and the incorrect answer batting order Then, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined giving priority to the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line increases. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 1, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2 is won, in the correct answer batting order, the special small combination A1, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination The symbols constituting the bell winning form in which the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning is higher than those of B and the special small role C are preferentially displayed, and in the incorrect answering order, the symbol combination indicating the winning form over the bell The symbols constituting the winning styles of the special small combination A1 and special small combination A2, the special small combination B and the special small combination C are preferentially displayed.

  Further, in the basic configuration 1, a common pattern is assigned to the second reel R2 for the Bell winning form and the special small part B winning form, and the Bell winning form and the special small part C winning form are the same. A common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 1, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the second reel R2 can be increased. In addition, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the third reel R3 when the batting sequence bell R1 or the batting sequence bell R2 is won can be increased. For this reason, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, when the second reel R2 stops for the first time, the payout relationship between the special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 and the special small combination B is related. By displaying a common bell symbol “BL” for the bell and the special small role B, there is a possibility of winning the special small role B, and the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order in the reels that stop after the second are displayed. The stop position can be determined so as to diverge, and when the third order reel R3 stops for the first time when the batting order bell R1 or the batting order bell R2 is won, the special small part A1 or special small part A2 payout and special Regardless of the size relationship of the payroll of the small role C, the bell symbol “BL” common to the bell and the special small role C is displayed to leave the possibility of winning the special small role C, and stop after the second. Correct answer order and incorrect answer on reel Doo comes to be able to determine the stop position to branch.

  Also, in the basic configuration 1, when the production state is the AT state, the first winning assistance effect that notifies the correct batting order is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the winning order bell win, but the production state is the AT state. When the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 is first stopped in a game that is not, a penalty is generated that makes it difficult for the effect state to shift to the AT state. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 1, it is possible to give the player the motivation to first press the first reel R1 in order to avoid the penalty when the production state is not the AT state, the batting order bell C1, the batting order When winning the bell C2, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2, the player may miss out if the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answer batting order. It is possible to generate a situation in which it is difficult to obtain a medal, and it is possible to make a large difference in the medal acquisition situation depending on whether or not the production state is the AT state.

  Also, in the basic configuration 1, as shown in FIG. 6, five types of batting order bells are provided. However, when the batting order bell L is won, there is no occurrence of missing a role in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. When one reel R1 stops for the first time, the bell always wins. For this reason, when the first reel R1 is stopped while providing a correct batting order in which the bells win for the pressing order of all the stop buttons, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 Thus, it is possible to provide a game that can cause a missing role.

  Traditionally, when multiple types of small roles with different payouts are selected and won, the small number with the highest payout is won in the correct answer order, and the small number with the lower payout is awarded in the incorrect order. There is a known control that causes a difference in the number of medals acquired between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. There is a point that it is difficult to consume medals when not in the AT state. For this reason, in the above-described conventional control, it has been impossible to provide a large difference in the medal acquisition status between the case of the AT state and the case of not being the AT state.

  In addition, in a gaming machine such as the basic configuration 1, due to the arrangement of the start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3, a game method of pressing the stop buttons B2 and B3 in order from the stop button B1 after pressing the start lever SL. Is done idiomatically. In the basic configuration 1, the winning probability of the batting order bell L is suppressed to be lower than the winning probabilities of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to acquire a medal when the stop button B1 is first pressed by making it difficult to generate the case where the order of pressing the stop button B1 first becomes the correct answer order. However, providing such a difference in winning probability increases the possibility that the correct hit order will be higher when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first than when the stop button B1 is pressed first. When the player is not in the AT state, a strategy element for selecting a game method for suppressing the consumption of medals by first pressing the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 occurs.

  Therefore, in the basic configuration 1, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in a game that is not in the AT state, the transition to the game section where medals are easily obtained is prevented by making it difficult to shift to the AT state. A penalty is generated to give the player a motivation to first press the stop button B1. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 1, when the stop button B1 is pressed for the first time, the probability that the correct answer hit order is suppressed is low, and when the stop button B1 is pressed for the first time, there may be a case where the medal is missed. Considering the point that it is difficult to acquire medals, there is a difference in the number of medals acquired between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order as in the past, but in the AT state compared to the case where medals are always acquired in either order. If it is not, the medal can be easily consumed, and in the AT state, the correct hitting order is notified and the bell can be reliably won. Therefore, the medal can be obtained in both the AT state and the non-AT state. A big difference can be made in the situation.

  In addition, in a game machine called a slot machine like the game of the basic configuration 1, the medal acquisition ratio in the bonus state is set to prevent the shooting performance from being significantly increased due to the medal acquisition performance being biased toward the bonus state. There is a social demand to limit it within a certain range.

  In the basic configuration 1, the payout for the small role in the bonus state is set lower than the other game states, and the payout for the small role is set equal to the prescribed number of inputs, thereby increasing the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state. The probability of winning a small role in the normal state or in the bonus formation state without losing sight to the students because the medal acquisition rate throughout the gaming state is too high to the extent that it can be kept lower than the bonus state adopted in Can be set higher, and the medal acquisition rate in games in the AT state can be improved.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the basic configuration 1 described above, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the basic configuration 1 and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the basic configuration 1, the case where the big bonus (BB) can be won only when the replay or small role is always won in the bonus establishment state and the stop button is pressed in a specific manner at the time of winning the cherry is explained as an example. However, in the normal state and the bonus established state, three (first insertion number) and two (second insertion number) can be selected as the prescribed insertion number, and the prescribed insertion number is 2 in the bonus state. If only the number of cards is set and the bonus has been established, if the specified number of slots is three, there will be no losing (unfair election) and either a small role or replay will always be won, and the prescribed number of slots will be two. If the result is an internal lottery so that neither a small role nor a replay wins can occur, and if the result of the internal lottery is a lost bonus Big bonus (BB) may be set to be capable of winning based on BB) only is in a state that is winning. In this case, it is preferable that a bonus winning is always avoided when a small role or replay is won in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus establishment state, it is sufficient that the replay wins with a higher probability than the normal state when the number of inserted medals is three (first inserted number), and the number of inserted medals is 2. In the case of the number of sheets (second input number), the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

  In this way, when three medals are inserted, in order to maintain the bonus establishment state, the replay or small role in which the winning is given priority over the big bonus (BB) is always won in the bonus establishment state. The operational burden on the player is greatly reduced, and when two medals are inserted, a chance to win a big bonus (BB) can be easily obtained because a loss may occur in the internal lottery. It has become. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of medals inserted.

  In addition, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, three (first insertion number) and one (third insertion number) can be selected as the prescribed insertion number, and in the bonus state, the prescribed insertion number is two (first number). 2), and when the bonus is established, if the specified number of insertions is three, there will be no losing (unfair election) and either the small role or replay will always win and the specified insertion When the number is one, an internal lottery is performed so that a loss that neither the small role nor the replay wins can occur, and when the result of the internal lottery is a loss in the bonus establishment state, only the big bonus (BB) is A big bonus (BB) may be awarded based on the winning state. In this case, it is preferable that a bonus winning is always avoided when a small role or replay is won in the bonus establishment state. Further, in the bonus establishment state, it is sufficient that at least 3 medals are inserted (first insertion number) and the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state. In the case of the number of sheets (third number of throws), the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

  Even in such a case, when three medals are inserted, in order to maintain the bonus establishment state, a replay or small role in which the winning is given priority over the big bonus (BB) is always won in the bonus establishment state. The operational burden on the player is greatly reduced, and when a single medal is inserted, an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) can be easily obtained because a loss may occur in the internal lottery. It has become. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of medals inserted.

  Further, if the stop button B1 is not pressed at a specific timing as in the basic configuration 1, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won while avoiding the winning of the small bonus, but the predetermined small bonus is not achieved. When the winning is won, the winning of the small role may be avoided by the pressing order of the stop button, and the big bonus (BB) may be won. For example, if the symbol combination displayed when the special small role A1 or special small role A2 is missed at the time of winning the batting order bell is set as a symbol combination indicating a big bonus (BB) winning pattern, the batting order bell C1, batting order bell Big Bonus (BB) will be awarded when a special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 is missed by first pressing the stop button B1 when C2, batting order bell R1 or batting order bell R2 is won. Also good.

  Further, in the basic configuration 1, an explanation has been given taking as an example a case where a replay or a small role is always won in the bonus establishment state, but an extremely low probability (for example, 1/65536) in the bonus establishment state. In this case, the big bonus (BB) may be awarded only when a loss (unauthorized) occurs and the result of the internal lottery is a loss.

  Further, in the basic configuration 1, the case where the payouts of all small roles are set to the same number as the prescribed insertion number (2) in the bonus state has been described. As long as it is set to be equal to or less than the same number, the payouts of some small roles may be lower than the specified number of inputs in the bonus state, or the payouts of all small roles may be lower than the specified number of inputs. .

  Also, in the basic configuration 1, in the case where a bonus has been established, when some of the small roles are elected, the bonus can be won by losing the small role. However, when a small combination is won in the bonus establishment state, bonus winning may be avoided regardless of the type of the selected small combination. That is, in the bonus establishment state, bonus winning may be avoided regardless of whether a small role or replay is won. In this way, it is possible to allow the player to acquire medals while greatly reducing the player's operational burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state.

  In the basic configuration 1, the replay is excluded from the internal lottery in the bonus state, but the replay may be the internal lottery in the bonus state. In addition, when the lottery flag of the small role is forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery as in the basic configuration 1, the situation where both the replay and the small role are in the winning state in the bonus state However, even if the replay is won, the symbol may be drawn on the active line so that the small combination is won in preference to the replay. In addition, when a replay is a lottery target in the bonus state, the AT lottery may be performed only when the replay is won in the bonus state.

[Basic configuration 2]
Next, the basic configuration 2 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. In the following description, portions different from the basic configuration 1 described above will be described, and members similar to those used in the basic configuration 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

1. Configuration The basic configuration 2 is configured by the middle stage of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 when the prescribed number of insertions required for one game is set to three and three medals are inserted. The active line L1 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the basic configuration 2, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 has five types in place of the three types of internal lottery tables A to C in the basic configuration 1 described above. Internal lottery table A to internal lottery table E are stored.

  In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, at least one of the normal replay and the special replay is set as a lottery object, but in the internal lottery table E, any replay is excluded from the lottery object.

  In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but in the internal lottery table D and the internal lottery table E, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery object. .

  Furthermore, in the basic configuration 2, the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state. In the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the basic configuration 2, the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, and batting order bell R2 is won in the internal lottery. Then, the correct hit order is set for each hit order bell. For this reason, a pressing order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order. Then, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pushed in the incorrect answer batting order, the stop button B1 is pushed first. In batting order 1 and batting order 2, slipping with respect to the pressed detection position so that there is a case where special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 wins and a case where neither small winning combination wins or RT variation blank is displayed. The number of frames is set.

  Further, in the basic configuration 2, the game state transition control means when the big bonus (BB) is won or the RT variation blank is displayed as the winning time process executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. A game state transition control process for transitioning the game state is performed at 170.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the basic configuration 2, among the plurality of types of small roles included in each batting order bell, the bell has only one type of symbol combination that shows a payout pattern with 8 dividends. There are two types of symbol combinations for the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 that indicate the winning form with one payout, and the special small combination B and the special small combination C constitute a winning form with one payout. There are four types of symbol combinations.

  Furthermore, in the basic configuration 2, an upper limit (for example, 8) is provided for the number of medals paid out in one game. Therefore, when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the payout control means 150 determines the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, 8) as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the basic configuration 2, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state between the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. A game state transition control process for transition is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the first replay time state and the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the normal state, the state shifts to the first replay time state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. To do. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. 10, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The first replay time state is a gaming state that transitions when a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed, and the transition from the first replay time state to the second replay time state and the bonus establishment state is possible. It has become. Specifically, when the special replay is won in the first replay time state, the state shifts to the second replay time state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the first replay time state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. To do. In the first replay time state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. 10, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.2, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B is performed.

  The second replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when the special replay is won, and the second replay time state can be shifted to the first replay time state and the bonus establishment state. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the second replay time state, the state shifts to the first replay time state, and the big bonus (BB) is won in the second replay time state. Shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the second replay time state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. 10, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery table D to an internal lottery table H shown in FIG. 10 has the replay winning probability set to about 1 / 7.1 and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table D is performed.

  In the bonus state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG.

  The decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game (the first game in the second replay time state) in which the special replay is won in the first replay time state. However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game (the first game in the first replay time state) in which the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the normal state. May be. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. In the basic configuration 2, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198 is satisfied. In this case, the AT state is maintained while maintaining the effect state in the AT state. The decrement update regarding the stored value of the end determination counter 198 is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198 is resumed when the gaming state shifts to the second replay time state after the bonus state ends. Let the game play. If the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. The stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT state and the gaming state is not the normal state, the production control unit 180 informs the stop button pressing order and assists the winning of the bell when the batting order bell is won. The display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to execute the first winning assist effect.

2. Method of Basic Configuration 2 In the basic configuration 2, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the bell When the first reel R1 is stopped in the incorrect answering order and the first reel R1 is stopped first, the winning small form A1 and the special small part A2 are formed. If the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in the incorrect answering order, the winning pattern of the special small part B or special small part C is configured. A technique is adopted in which the stop position of the rotating reel is determined so that the symbol to be displayed is displayed on the effective line preferentially. In the following, with reference to FIG. 14 to FIG. 22, an example in which the batting order bell C1 (combination of bell, special small combination A1, and special small combination B) is won will be described, and the stop position determination method for each reel This will be specifically described.

  First, in the game in which the batting order bell C1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the first reel R1 is 14, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the upper row, the 14th bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row, and the 13th red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is in the lower row. 14B, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 14B to 14F with respect to the press detection position shown in FIG.

  In the basic configuration 2, when the hitting bell is selected, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the priority increases as the number of medals paid out increases in the correct hit order In the incorrect answering order, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the higher the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, the higher the priority. For the batting order bell C1, the order of B2 → B1 → B3 is associated as the correct answer order, and in the example shown in FIG. 14, it is determined that the order is incorrect because the stop button B1 is pressed first. Then, a logic operation for obtaining the priority is performed according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 14B, one kind of symbol combination (“BL / BL / BL”) can be displayed, and in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. The symbol combinations (“RPA / Red 7A / BAR”, “RPA / BAR / BAR”) can be displayed, and the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. 14 (D) and FIG. 14 (E) corresponds to the winning combination. Neither of the symbol combinations to be displayed can be displayed, and in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 14F, two types of symbol combinations (“red 7A · BL · RPA”, “red 7A · BL · RPB”) It can be displayed. Of these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidates that can display the largest number of symbol combinations on the active line are the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 14 (C) and 14 (F). The priority for these two types of stop position candidates is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority exist based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore, the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell C1 is won, when the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answering order, the winning for the special small role A1 is given priority. The number of sliding frames is set. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the replay symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 in FIG. 14C and FIG. A candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. 14C in which A “RPA” is displayed on the active line is determined as the stop position of the first reel R1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the first reel R1 is stopped and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B2 is pressed, the second reel As shown in FIG. 15 (A), the R2 press detection position is displayed as the 15th BAR symbol “BAR” in the upper row, the 14th cherry symbol “CH” in the middle row, and the 13th red 7 If the symbol A “red 7A” is at the position displayed in the lower row, the five types of stops shown in FIGS. 15B to 15F with respect to the pressing detection position shown in FIG. There are position candidates.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, since the stop button B2 is pressed second after the stop button B1, it is determined that the order is incorrect, and the second reel R2 is the same as in the case of the first reel R1. In addition, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the priority increases as the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line increases. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 15B, 15D, and 15E, none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination can be displayed, and FIG. Can display one type of symbol combination (“RPA, BAR, BAR”), and the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. 15F can display one type of symbol combination (“RPA • BAR”). Red 7A • BAR ") can be displayed. Of these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidates that can display the most symbol combinations on the active line are the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 15 (C) and 15 (F). The priority for these two types of stop position candidates is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are present based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell C1 is won, when the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answering order, the winning for the special small role A1 is given priority. The number of sliding frames is set. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 15C and FIG. 15F obtained as the stop position candidates with the highest priority in the logic operation are both designated as special special roles A1. Since this is a mode in which a winning can be achieved, for example, a stop position candidate shown in FIG. 15C with a small number of sliding symbols from the pressed detection position is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the stop button B2 is pressed while the first reel R1 is stopped and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are rotating, As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the detection position of the press of the reel R2 is such that the 5th red 7 symbol C “red 7C” is displayed in the upper row, and the 4th replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the middle row. If the third bell symbol “BL” is the position displayed in the lower row, the five types shown in FIGS. 16B to 16F with respect to the press detection position shown in FIG. There are candidates for the stop position.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, as in the example shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the order is incorrect, and the press detection position is such that the higher the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, the higher the priority. A logic operation for obtaining priorities for the five types of stop position candidates is performed. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 16B to 16F, none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination can be displayed, and the priority of these five types of stop position candidates is Both are treated as equal. Then, since the stop position cannot be determined based on the result of the logic operation, the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table referred to when the batting order bell C1 is won, when the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answering order, the winning of the special small role A1 is given priority. The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that an RT fluctuation blank is displayed when a winning cannot be achieved. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 16D that displays the bell symbol “BL” in the middle is a mode in which the RT fluctuation blank can be displayed. Are determined as the stop positions of the second reel R2.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), stop button B1 is first pressed in the incorrect answer order, and stop button B2 displays at least one of red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and BAR symbol “BAR” for 4 frames. If the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3, the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the middle stage regardless of the pressed detection position. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined so that the special small combination A1 wins.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17C, the stop button B1 is first pressed in the incorrect order of hitting, and the stop button B2 has a red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and a BAR symbol “BAR” both within 4 frames. If the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3, the BAR symbol “BAR” is set to the middle stage regardless of the pressed detection position. By pulling in, for example, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined so that the RT fluctuation blank is displayed as shown in FIG.

  In this way, when the batting order bell C1 is won, if the stop button B1 is pressed first in an incorrect answering order and the second reel R2 is stopped, if the stop button B2 is not pressed at an appropriate timing, The special small combination A1 cannot be won, and the special small combination A1 included in the batting order bell C1 and the special small combination A2 included in the batting order bell C2 simultaneously aim at the symbols constituting the winning form with respect to the second reel R2. Therefore, when the stop button B1 is first pressed in the incorrect answering order, the winning can be achieved only with a probability of 1/2.

  In the basic configuration 2, a common symbol is used for the display symbol of the first reel R1 in each of the special small roles A1 and A2, and each of the special small roles B and C is used. Since the common symbols are also used for the symbols displayed on the first reel R1 in the winning form, even when the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 are won, the stop button B1 is displayed in an incorrect answer order. When pressed first, the stop position can be determined so that the special small combination A1 or the special small combination A2 wins with a probability of 1/2 by the same method as in the batting order bell C1.

  In the game in which the batting order bell C1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B2 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the second reel R2 is As shown in FIG. 18, No. 10 watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed in the upper row, No. 9 watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed in the middle row, and No. 8 red 7 symbol B “Red 7B” is in the lower row. Assuming that the position is displayed, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 18B to 18F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG.

  The order B2 → B1 → B3 is associated with the batting order bell C1 as the correct answer order, and in the example shown in FIG. 18, it is determined that the order is the correct answer order because the stop button B2 is pressed first. Then, a logic operation for obtaining a priority according to the number of medals paid out is performed. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 18B, FIG. 18C, and FIG. 18E, none of the winning combinations can be won, and the stop position candidates shown in FIG. In the candidate, since the bell symbol “BL” is displayed, there is a possibility of winning the bell and special small role B, so the number of medals to be paid out is 8, and the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. Since the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is displayed, there is a possibility of winning the special small role A1, so the number of medals paid out is one. The stop position candidate having the largest number of payout medals out of these five types of stop position candidates is the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Since the stop position candidate having the highest priority and the highest priority is narrowed down to one by the logic operation, the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 18D is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. In the basic configuration 2, when the bell included in the batting order bell C1 and the special small role B have the same symbol in the display pattern of the second reel R2 in each winning form, the first reel R2 stops first. In the position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle, there is a possibility that both the bell and the special small role B may win, so there are five types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line (“BL · BL · BL ”,“ Red 7A · BL · RPA ”,“ Red 7A · BL · RPB ”,“ Red 7B · BL · RPA ”,“ Red 7B · BL · RPB ”). For this reason, when the second reel R2 is first stopped when the batting order bell C1 is won, the stop position at which the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage is the stop position with the largest number of medals paid out, and the effective line The types of symbol combinations that can be displayed above are also the most stopped positions.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the second reel R2 is stopped and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B1 is pressed, the first reel As shown in FIG. 19 (A), the position where R1 is pressed is displayed as No. 13 red 7 symbol A “red 7A” in the upper row, No. 12 cherry symbol “CH” in the middle row, If the BAR symbol “BAR” of FIG. 19 is at the position displayed in the lower row, the five types of stoppages shown in FIGS. 19B to 19F with respect to the pressing detection position shown in FIG. There are position candidates.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, since the stop button B1 is pressed second after the stop button B2, it is determined that the order is correct, and the first reel R1 is the same as in the case of the second reel R2. Then, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates for the pressed detection position so that the priority becomes higher as the number of medals to be paid out increases. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 19B, 19E, and 19F, none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination can be displayed. FIG. In the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 19, there is a possibility of winning a special small role B, so the number of medals to be paid out is one, and in the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 19D, there is a possibility of winning a bell. Therefore, the number of medals paid out is 8. Then, the stop position candidate having the largest medal payout number among these five types of stop position candidates is the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Since the stop position candidate with the highest priority is narrowed down to one by the logic operation, the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 19D is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the second reel R2 is stopped and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B3 is pressed, the third reel As shown in FIG. 20 (A), the pressing detection position of the reel R3 is displayed as No. 15 replay symbol A “RPA” in the upper row, No. 14 red 7 symbol A “Red 7A” in the middle row, If the 13th cherry symbol “CH” is the position displayed in the lower row, the five types shown in FIG. 20B to FIG. 20F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG. There are candidates for the stop position.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, the stop button B3 is pressed second after the stop button B2, so that it is determined that the order is incorrect, and the third reel R3 can be displayed on the active line. A logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates for the pressed detection position so that the priority increases as the number of combinations increases. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 20B, 20E, and 20F, none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination can be displayed. FIG. In the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 20, two types of symbol combinations (“red 7A · BL · RPA” and “red 7B · BL · RPA”) can be displayed. In the stop position candidates shown in FIG. One type of symbol combination (“BL / BL / BL”) can be displayed. Of these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidates that can display the largest number of symbol combinations on the active line are the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 20 has the highest priority, and the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority is narrowed down to one by the logic operation, so the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 20C is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the stop buttons B2 and B1 are pressed in the correct hit order, when the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3, By pulling the bell symbol “BL” to the middle regardless of the pressed detection position, for example, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined so that the bell wins as shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed according to the incorrect hit order, when the stop button B1 is pressed to stop the rotating first reel R1. Regardless of the pressed detection position, by drawing either the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” to the middle stage, for example, as shown in FIG. Is determined so that the first reel R1 stops. In the example shown in FIG. 21D, the case where the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is drawn into the middle stage for the first reel R1 has been described, but the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” is associated with the first reel R1. Even if it is drawn to the middle stage, special small role B wins.

  In this way, when the stop button B2 is first pressed when the batting order bell C1 is won, the branching occurs depending on the pressing order of the second and subsequent stop buttons, depending on the correct answer hit order or the incorrect answer hit order, and the stop button B2 If the stop button is pressed according to the correct hit order after the first press, the bell will always win and win 8 medals. However, after the stop button B2 is first pressed, When the stop button is pressed according to the correct hit order, the special small role B always wins and only one medal can be obtained, although the winning combination does not occur.

  Even when the batting order bell C2 is won, the batting order bell C2 includes the special small role B. Therefore, when the second reel R2 is stopped for the first time, the bell symbol “BL” is stopped. The position is determined, and the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are branched according to the pressing order of the second and subsequent stop buttons. In addition, for the batting order bell R1 and the batting order bell R2, the common symbols related to the third reel R3 are assigned to the bell and the special small role C included in each of them, so the third reel R3 is stopped first. The stop position is determined so as to display the bell symbol “BL”, and the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are branched according to the pressing order of the second and subsequent stop buttons.

  In the game in which the batting order bell C1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B3 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the third reel R3 is As shown in FIG. 22, the 8th BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed at the top, the 7th bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the middle, and the 6th replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed at the bottom. 22B, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 22B to 22F with respect to the press detection position shown in FIG.

  For the batting order bell C1, the order of B2 → B1 → B3 is associated as the correct answer order, and in the example shown in FIG. 22, it is determined that the order is incorrect because the stop button B3 is pressed first. Then, for the third reel R3, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the priority increases as the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line increases. Is called. Here, with the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 22B and 22F, one type of symbol combination (“BL / BL / BL”) can be displayed, and the stop shown in FIG. 22C. In the position candidates, two types of symbol combinations (“RPA / red 7A / BAR”, “RPA / BAR / BAR”) can be displayed, and the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. Neither of the corresponding symbol combinations can be displayed, and two types of symbol combinations ("red 7A / BL / RPA" and "red 7B / BL / RPA") are available for the stop position candidates shown in FIG. Can be displayed. Of these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidates that can display the most symbol combinations on the active line are the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 22 (C) and 22 (E). The priority for these two types of stop position candidates is the highest. Then, there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority based on the result of the logic operation, so the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell C1 is won, when the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answer batting order, the winning for the special small role B is given priority. The number of sliding frames is set. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the replay symbols constituting the special small role B winning form in FIGS. 22C and 22E obtained as candidates for the stop position with the highest priority in the logic operation. A stop position candidate shown in FIG. 22E in which A “RPA” is displayed on the active line is determined as the stop position of the third reel R3.

  In the stop mode shown in FIG. 22 (E), only the special small role B can be won, and the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and red 7 which are the display symbols of the first reel R1 in the special small role B winning mode. Since the symbol B “red 7B” can be drawn on the active line regardless of the pressing detection position, the red reel 7 A, “red 7A” is rotated for the rotating first reel R1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. ”Or red 7 symbol B“ red 7B ”is drawn into the middle stage of the first reel R1, and the bell symbol“ BL ”, which is the display symbol of the second reel R2 in the winning form of the special small role B, is also detected. Since it can be drawn on the active line regardless of the position, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the second reel R2 for the rotating second reel R2 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2. Is drawn in the middle, for example, special Small Win B as shown in FIG. 21 (D) to win.

  As described above, when the hitting order bell C1 is won and the stop button B3 is pressed first in the incorrect answering order, the special small part B always wins and only one medal can be obtained, although the missing part does not occur. It is like that.

  Even if the batting order bell C2 is won, the batting order bell C2 includes the special small role B. Therefore, when the third reel R3 is stopped for the first time in the incorrect answering order, it is displayed on the active line. The stop position where either the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed is given priority among the stop positions where the type of symbol combination to be maximized. In addition, for the batting order bell R1 and the batting order bell R2, the different symbols are assigned to the second reel R2 for the bell and the special small role C included in each of the batting order bell R1. When stopping first, priority is given to the stop position at which the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed among the stop positions where the type of symbol combination displayed on the active line is the maximum.

  As described above, in the basic configuration 2, the bell, the special small role A1, the special small role A2, the special small role B, and the special small role C are prepared as the small roles that are components of the batting order bell. The bells, special small roles B, and special small roles C are designed not to miss a combination due to the pressing timing of the stop button, but the special small roles A1 and A2 are not suitable for the stop operation timing. Something is missing. In the basic configuration 2, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, and the batting order bell including the bell, one of the special small part A1 or the special small part A2, and either the special small part B or the special small part C. In the case where R1 or batting order bell R2 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the winning of the bell with a higher payout is given priority than the special small role, and the stop buttons B1 to B1 are arranged in the incorrect batting order. When B3 is pressed, a prize for a special small role with a lower payout than the bell is given priority. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the first reel R1 stops in the incorrect answering order, the symbols constituting the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 that can be missed are given priority. Is displayed in order of priority, and the symbols constituting the special winning combination B and special winning combination C that are not overwritten when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first are given priority. To be displayed. That is, in the basic configuration 2, if the winning order bell C1, the hitting order bell C2, the hitting order bell R1, or the hitting order bell R2 is won, the correct answer hit order allows the bell to win and win many medals. In the correct hit order, fewer medals can be obtained than in the correct hit order, or a medal is lost and no medals can be acquired. As described above, in the basic configuration 2, the number of medals to be paid out can be changed in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Therefore, the change in the medal acquisition status can be increased, and even in the incorrect hit order, the type of symbol to be drawn changes according to the type of reel to be stopped first, so that the reel stop mode Can also be abundant.

  Also, in the basic configuration 2, two types of symbol combinations indicating the winning styles of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 are prepared, which is more than the types (1 type) of the symbol combinations indicating the winning style of the bell, In addition, there are four types of symbol combinations showing the winning styles of special small role B and special small role C, which are more than the types (1 type) of symbol combinations showing the winning style of the bell. Is one of batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, or batting order bell R2, and in correct batting order, priority is given to the stop position where the number of medals to be paid out due to winning a small role is given, and the incorrect answer batting order Then, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined giving priority to the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line increases. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 2, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2 is won, the special small combination A1, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination are correct in the correct batting order. The symbols constituting the bell winning form in which the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning is higher than those of B and the special small role C are preferentially displayed, and in the incorrect answering order, the symbol combination indicating the winning form over the bell The symbols constituting the winning styles of the special small combination A1 and special small combination A2, the special small combination B and the special small combination C are preferentially displayed.

  Further, in the basic configuration 2, a common pattern is assigned to the second reel R2 for the bell winning form and the special small part B winning form, and the bell winning form and the special small part C winning form are different from each other. A common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 2, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the second reel R2 can be increased. In addition, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the third reel R3 when the batting sequence bell R1 or the batting sequence bell R2 is won can be increased. For this reason, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, when the second reel R2 stops for the first time, the payout relationship between the special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 and the special small combination B is related. By displaying a common bell symbol “BL” for the bell and the special small role B, there is a possibility of winning the special small role B, and the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order in the reels that stop after the second are displayed. The stop position can be determined so as to diverge, and when the third order reel R3 stops for the first time when the batting order bell R1 or the batting order bell R2 is won, the special small part A1 or special small part A2 payout and special Regardless of the size relationship of the payroll of the small role C, the bell symbol “BL” common to the bell and the special small role C is displayed to leave the possibility of winning the special small role C, and stop after the second. Correct answer order and incorrect answer on reel Doo comes to be able to determine the stop position to branch.

  Also, in the basic configuration 2, when the production state is the AT state, the first winning assistance effect that notifies the correct batting order is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the winning order bell win, but the production state is the AT state. When the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 is first stopped in a game that is not, a penalty is generated that makes it difficult for the effect state to shift to the AT state. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 2, it is possible to give the player the motivation to first press the first reel R1 in order to avoid the penalty when the production state is not the AT state. When winning the bell C2, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2, the player may miss out if the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answer batting order. It is possible to generate a situation in which it is difficult to obtain a medal, and it is possible to make a large difference in the medal acquisition situation depending on whether or not the production state is the AT state.

  In the basic configuration 2, as shown in FIG. 11, five types of batting order bells are provided. However, when the batting order bell L is won, there is no possibility of missing a role in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. When one reel R1 stops for the first time, the bell always wins. For this reason, when the first reel R1 is stopped while providing a correct batting order in which the bells win for the pressing order of all the stop buttons, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 Thus, it is possible to provide a game that can cause a missing role.

  Traditionally, when multiple types of small roles with different payouts are selected and won, the small number with the highest payout is won in the correct answer order, and the small number with the lower payout is awarded in the incorrect order. There is a known control that causes a difference in the number of medals acquired between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. There is a point that it is difficult to consume medals when not in the AT state. For this reason, in the above-described conventional control, it has been impossible to provide a large difference in the medal acquisition status between the case of the AT state and the case of not being the AT state.

  Further, in a gaming machine such as the basic configuration 2, due to the arrangement of the start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3, a game method of pressing the stop buttons B2 and B3 in order from the stop button B1 after pressing the start lever SL. Is done idiomatically. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the batting order bell L is kept lower than the winning probabilities of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to acquire a medal when the stop button B1 is first pressed by making it difficult to generate the case where the order of pressing the stop button B1 first becomes the correct answer order. However, providing such a difference in winning probability increases the possibility that the correct hit order will be higher when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first than when the stop button B1 is pressed first. When the player is not in the AT state, a strategy element for selecting a game method for suppressing the consumption of medals by first pressing the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 occurs.

  Therefore, in the basic configuration 2, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in a game that is not in the AT state, the transition to the game section where medals are easily obtained is prevented by making it difficult to shift to the AT state. A penalty is generated to give the player a motivation to first press the stop button B1. Therefore, according to the basic configuration 2, the probability that the correct answer hit order is reduced when the stop button B1 is first pressed is kept low, and if the stop button B1 is pressed first, there may be a case where the medal is missed. Considering the point that it is difficult to acquire medals, there is a difference in the number of medals acquired between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order as in the past, but in the AT state compared to the case where medals are always acquired in either order. If it is not, the medal can be easily consumed, and in the AT state, the correct hitting order is notified and the bell can be reliably won. Therefore, the medal can be obtained in both the AT state and the non-AT state. A big difference can be made in the situation.

3. Modification Examples The present invention is not limited to the basic configuration 2 described above, and various modifications can be made. Modification examples will be introduced below. It should be noted that the basic configuration 2 and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above basic configuration 2, when the winning order bell C1 or the hitting order bell C2 is won and the third reel R3 stops for the first time, the symbols constituting the special small role B winning pattern are preferentially effective. Although the case where it is displayed on the line has been described, if the third reel R3 stops first when the strike order bell C1 or the strike order bell C2 is won and the third reel R3 stops first, You may make it display at least one of the symbol which comprises a winning form and the symbol which comprises the winning form of the special small role B on an active line preferentially.

  For example, when the hit order bell C1 or the hit order bell C2 is won and the third reel R3 stops first in the incorrect answer hit order, the stop position is determined so that the number of sliding symbols from the pressed detection position is smaller. By displaying the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 on the active line, and displaying the symbols constituting the winning shape of the special small role B on the active line Can be provided. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 22, in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 22B, the sliding symbols for displaying the BAR symbol “BAR” constituting the winning style of the special small combination A1 and special special combination A2. Although the number is one frame, in the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. 22E, the number of sliding frames for displaying the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the winning form of the special small role B is three frames. . For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the stop position at which the BAR symbol “BAR” shown in FIG. 22B with a small number of sliding symbols from the pressing detection position can be displayed as the stop position of the third reel R3.

  Further, for example, when the hit order bell C1 or the hit order bell C2 is won, the stop position is determined so that the number of sliding symbols from the press detection position is increased when the third reel R3 stops first in the incorrect answer hit order. Or a case where the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 or the special small role A2 are preferentially drawn, and the case where the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role B are preferentially drawn, for each pressed detection position. It may be arbitrarily determined. In addition, in the case of a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern, when a common symbol is assigned to the special hero A1, the special hero A2, and the special hero B, or when a plurality of effective lines are set, the special hero When both the symbols constituting the winning pattern of A1 and special small role A2 and the symbols constituting the winning pattern of special small role B can be displayed on the active line, each symbol is simultaneously displayed on the effective line. In this way, the stop position may be determined.

  Also, in the basic configuration 2, when the winning order bell R1 or the hitting bell R2 is won and the second reel R2 stops for the first time, the symbols constituting the special small role C winning pattern are given priority. The case of displaying on the active line has been described. However, when the batting order bell R1 or batting order bell R2 is won and the second reel R2 stops first, the special small combination A1 or the special small combination A2 At least one of the symbols constituting the winning form and the symbols constituting the special small role C winning form may be preferentially displayed on the active line.

  For example, when the hit order bell R1 or the hit order bell R2 is selected and the second reel R2 stops first in the incorrect answer hit order, the stop position is determined so that the number of sliding symbols from the pressed detection position is reduced. By displaying the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 on the active line, and displaying the symbols constituting the winning type of the special small role C on the active line Can be provided. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 18, in the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 18E, the number of sliding symbols for displaying the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the winning form of the special small role C is 3 frames. However, in the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. 18 (F), the number of sliding frames for displaying the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” constituting the winning mode of the special small role A1 is 4. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 18, the stop position at which the replay symbol A “PRA” shown in FIG. 18 (E) with a small number of sliding symbols from the press detection position is displayed can be the stop position of the second reel R2. .

  Also, for example, when the hitting order bell R1 or the hitting order bell R2 is selected, the stop position is determined so that the number of sliding symbols from the pressed detection position is larger when the second reel R2 stops first in the incorrect answer hit order. Or a case where the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 or the special small role A2 are preferentially drawn, and the case where the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role C are preferentially drawn for each press detection position. It may be arbitrarily determined. Further, when the second order reel R2 stops when the batting order bell R1 or the batting order bell R2 is won, the symbols constituting the special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 and the special small combination C winning form are formed. In the case where both symbols are included in the drawing range, the symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role C are included in the drawing range, but the symbols constituting the winning type of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 are included in the drawing range In the case where the second reel R2 first stops when the batting order bell R1 or batting order bell R2 is won, the symbols constituting the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 winning form, In the case where all the symbols constituting the winning style of the special small role C are included in the drawing range, the symbols constituting the winning style of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 may be preferentially displayed. Good. In addition, in the case of a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern, when a common symbol is assigned to the special bonus role A1, the special bonus role A2 and the special bonus role C, or when a plurality of effective lines are set, the special bonus role When both the symbols constituting the winning form of A1 and special small role A2 and the symbols constituting the winning form of special small role C can be displayed on the active line, each symbol is simultaneously displayed on the active line. In this way, the stop position may be determined.

  Furthermore, in the basic configuration 2 described above, a case has been described in which a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is generated based on the fact that the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in a game in which the effect state is not the AT state. In a game where the production state is not the AT state, when the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 are won, the bell is won by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the correct batting order. Based on the above, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player may be generated.

  In the basic configuration 2 described above, since the special symbols A1 and A2 are assigned a common symbol in the third reel R3, there are two types of small roles corresponding to the second small role of the present invention. Although a case has been described, by preparing a plurality of types of symbols assigned to the third reel R3, three or more types of small combinations corresponding to the second small combination of the present invention may be provided. . For example, when four types of symbols are arranged on the third reel R3 with an interval of four frames, and the second small part is configured by using the four symbols, four types for the second reel R2 and four for the third reel R3 are used. Since the choices of types of symbols can be provided, a total of eight types of second small roles can be provided. In this way, it becomes possible to suppress the winning rate of the small combination to 1/8 when the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect winning order in the case of the specific winning mode.

[Basic configuration 3]
Next, the basic configuration 3 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

  On the front face of the gaming machine, there is provided a settlement button 400 that is operated when paying out a medal (stored inside the gaming machine) (that is, for performing a settlement operation) (see FIG. 1). When the settlement button 400 is operated, the settlement switch 410 (see FIG. 2) built in the settlement button 400 is turned on. When the settlement switch 410 is turned on, a credit medal payout instruction is input to the payout control means 150. Upon receiving a payout instruction, the payout control means 150 controls the hopper unit 320 to pay out the credited medal.

  In this basic configuration 3, the payout control means 150 stands by in a state of accepting a payout instruction even after the replay is won and until the next game is started. Thereby, in the basic configuration 3, even when the settlement button 400 is operated between the time when the replay is won and the next game is started, the credited medal is paid out.

  Further, in the basic configuration 3, even when the replay is won and the next game is started, when a real medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion receiving means 105 inputs the medal. Accept. The insertion accepting means 105 adds the inserted medal to the credit when a real medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI after the replay is won and the next game is started.

  Thus, the basic configuration 3 is convenient because medals can be inserted and settled even after the replay is won until the next game is started. In particular, when it is difficult to discriminate the combination of symbols for which replay is to be won for the purpose of improving game playability (for example, when the symbol combination of “Bell / Cherry / ANY” is displayed, the replay is awarded) In some cases, the player may insert a medal or operate the checkout button 400 without noticing that the replay has won a prize. Checkout is performed. As a result, in the basic configuration 3, the inserted medal is paid out to the medal tray MP, or even if the settlement button 400 is operated, the credited medal is not paid out. It is possible to prevent problems such as

  Hereinafter, additional configurations 1 to 3 of the present invention will be described in order.

[Additional configuration 1]
First, the additional configuration 1 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described.

  In the additional configuration 1, a key operated when shifting to a setting mode for changing the setting of the payout rate (the ratio between the number of medals inserted into the game and the number of medals paid out as a result of the game) inside the gaming machine. A switch 420, a power switch 430 for turning on / off the power, that is, power shutdown (power off) and returning from the power shutdown state (power on), and a setting selection switch 440 for selecting a payout rate setting Provided (see FIG. 2). These are provided behind the front lower door DD, for example, and can be operated by opening the front lower door DD.

  In the additional configuration 1, by inserting a setting change key (not shown) into the key switch 420 and turning it, the key switch 420 is turned on, and in this state, the power switch 430 is turned on to shift to the setting mode. . In the setting mode, when the setting selection switch 440 is pressed, the payout rate setting is sequentially selected in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → setting 3 → setting 4 → setting 5 → setting 6 → setting 1. . When the start lever SL is operated in a state where a desired setting is selected, the selected setting is confirmed and changed to the confirmed setting. After the setting has been changed, the game can be shifted to the game mode by turning the setting change key and turning off the key switch 420.

  In addition, in the additional configuration 1, a payout number display unit 460 (display means) which is one of the components constituting the game information display unit DS is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine (see FIG. 1). Further, in the additional configuration 1, display control means 470 for controlling the display contents of the payout amount display unit 460 is provided inside the gaming machine (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c), the payout amount display unit 460 is composed of a 7-segment display, and as shown in FIGS. Thus, numerical values from “0” to “9” can be displayed. FIG. 23A shows a state where “0” is displayed (“0” display state), and FIG. 23B shows a state where “6” is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the payout amount display unit 460 can be in a “light-off” state in which all the segments 480 are turned off.

  In FIG. 2, the payout amount display unit 460 is controlled by the display control means 470 to switch display contents. The display control means 470 monitors the state of the gaming machine and updates the display content of the payout amount display unit 460 when a predetermined trigger is set.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the additional configuration 1, as an opportunity to update the payout amount display unit 460, five timings when all reels are stopped, when reel rotation starts, when power is restored, when settings are changed, and when medals are inserted Is set.

  When the small combination wins when all the reels are stopped, the display control means 470 causes the payout number display unit 460 to display the number of medals paid out with the winning of the small combination. Further, the display control means 470 puts the payout amount display section 460 in the “extinguished” state when the replay is won when all reels are stopped. Further, the display control means 470 sets the payout amount display section 460 to the “0” display state when no winning combination is won when all reels are stopped.

  In addition, when the rotation of the reel is started with the start of the game, the display control means 470 puts the payout number display section 460 in the “light off” state.

  Further, when the power interruption is restored, the display control means 470 displays the same display content as before the power interruption (before the power interruption) on the payout number display section 460 after the electric power interruption is restored. In addition, in order to maintain the display content before and after the power failure recovery in this way, in the additional configuration 1, the display content of the payout number display unit 460 is backed up in a memory (not shown), and the display control means 470 Then, the backed up display content is read out and displayed on the payout amount display unit 460.

  In addition, when the setting is changed, the display control unit 470 sets the payout amount display unit 460 to the “0” display state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, when a medal is inserted, the display control means 470 determines whether or not the payout number display unit 460 is in the “light-off” state, that is, the medal insertion timing is a replay win. Until the next game is started or during reel rotation is determined.

  If it is determined that it is not applicable, that is, if a medal is inserted after the replay is won until the next game is started or at a timing other than during reel rotation, the display control means 470 The payout amount display section 460 is set to the “0” display state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it corresponds, that is, when a medal is inserted after the replay is won until the next game is started or during reel rotation, the display control means 470 displays the payout amount display section 460. Is kept in the “lights off” state.

  Note that the insertion of a medal means that the insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of a medal, and not only the actual medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI but also the bet button B0 is operated to give a credited medal. Is also included.

  As described above, in the additional configuration 1, when a medal is inserted, the payout amount display unit 460 is displayed in the same “0” display state as when the setting is changed, so that damage due to “preparation” can be easily prevented. In other words, if the “0” display state is not set even when a medal is inserted, in order to obtain the “0” display state (that is, to prevent damage caused by “preparation”), no role is won. You must play until the game is over. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 1, it is possible to easily display the “0” display state without playing a game by operating the settlement button 400 after inserting a medal.

  In addition, even when a medal is inserted, the display does not display “0”. That is, in order to prevent damage due to “preparation”, when a game is played until no game is finished, The game will consume medals. For this reason, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation” for a plurality of gaming machines, there is a problem that employees in the hall have to carry a large number of medals. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 1, by operating the checkout button 400 after inserting the medal, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without consuming the medal, so there is no problem as described above.

  Further, in the additional configuration 1, “0” is displayed in the “light-off” state, that is, from when the replay is won until the next game is started, or when a medal is inserted while the reel is rotating. Instead, keep it “off”. As a result, until the next game is started after the replay is won or when the medal is inserted during the rotation of the reel, the display of the payout amount display section 460 is changed from “OFF” to “0”. It is possible to prevent such a problem that the player is discomforted.

[Additional configuration 2]
Next, the additional structure 2 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. In the following description, parts different from the additional configuration 1 described above will be described, and members similar to those used in the additional configuration 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the additional configuration 2, five timings at the time of all-reel stop, at the start of reel rotation, at the time of power interruption return, at the time of setting change, and at the time of medal settlement are given as an update opportunity of the payout amount display unit 460 Is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the display control means 470 determines whether or not the payout number display unit 460 is in the “light-off” state when the settlement button 400 is operated during the medal settlement and the settlement switch 410 is turned on. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation timing of the settlement button 400 corresponds to the time from when the replay is won until the next game is started or during the reel rotation.

  If it is determined that it does not correspond, that is, if the settlement button 400 is operated until the next game is started after the replay is won or at a timing other than during reel rotation, the display control means 470 is displayed. Sets the payout amount display section 460 to the “0” display state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it corresponds, that is, when the settlement button 400 is operated until the next game is started after the replay is won or during the reel rotation, the display control means 470 displays the number of payouts. The part 460 is kept in the “light off” state.

  As described above, in the additional configuration 2, when the settlement button 400 is operated, the payout amount display unit 460 is set to the same “0” display state as when the setting is changed, and thus damage due to “preparation” can be easily prevented. . In other words, if the “0” display state is not displayed even when the checkout button 400 is operated, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”, a medal is inserted, and the game ends without any winning combination. You have to play until you do. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 2, by operating the settlement button 400, it is possible to easily set the “0” display state without playing a game.

  In addition, when the checkout button 400 is operated, if the “0” display state is not set, that is, in order to prevent damage due to “preparation”, a medal is inserted and the game is played in a state where no winning combination is won. When a game is played until the game ends, medals are consumed by the game. For this reason, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation” for a plurality of gaming machines, there is a problem that employees in the hall have to carry a large number of medals. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 2, by operating the checkout button 400, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without inserting a medal, so there is no problem as described above.

  Further, in the additional configuration 2, even if the settlement button 400 is operated in the “light-off” state, that is, after the replay is won until the next game is started or during the reel rotation, “0” is displayed. "" Is not displayed, and the "light off" state is maintained. As a result, the display of the payout amount display section 460 is changed from “OFF” to “0” by operating the settlement button 400 from the time when the replay is won until the next game is started or during the reel rotation. ”Is displayed, and the problem that the player feels uncomfortable can be prevented.

[Additional configuration 3]
Next, the additional structure 3 of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. In the following description, parts different from the above-described additional structures 1 and 2 will be described, and members similar to those used in the above-described additional structures 1 and 2 will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the additional configuration 3, five timings are set as an opportunity to update the payout amount display section 460: when all reels are stopped, when reel rotation starts, when power is restored, when settings are changed, and when medals are inserted. Has been.

  In the additional configuration 3, the display control unit 470 sets the payout number display unit 460 to the “light-off” state when no winning combination is made when all reels are stopped and when the setting is changed. To do.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29, when a medal is inserted, the display control means 470 puts the payout amount display section 460 in the “light off” state.

  Further, the display control means 470 maintains the display content of the payout amount display section 460 before and after the start of reel rotation accompanying the start of the game. Note that in the additional configuration 3, the payout amount display unit 460 is in a “light-off” state in both cases when a medal is inserted and when a replay is won. That is, in the additional configuration 3, the payout amount display unit 460 is always in the “light off” state at the start of reel rotation. For this reason, in the additional configuration 3, although the reel rotation start time is set as an update opportunity of the payout amount display section 460, the display control section 470 performs no processing at this opportunity. Because of such circumstances, the additional configuration 3 may reduce the processing load by excluding the reel rotation start time from the update opportunity of the payout amount display unit 460.

  As described above, in the additional configuration 3, when the medal is inserted, the payout amount display unit 460 is set in the “light-off” state, which is the same as when the setting is changed, so that damage due to “preparation” can be easily prevented. In other words, if the medals are not put into the “light-off” state, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”, the game is inserted until the game is finished with no medals inserted and no winning combination. Must be done. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 3, by operating the checkout button 400 after inserting a medal, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without playing a game, so there is no problem as described above.

  In addition, when a medal is inserted and does not turn off, that is, when a game is played until the game is finished in a state where none of the winnings is won in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”, Will consume medals. For this reason, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation” for a plurality of gaming machines, there is a problem that employees in the hall have to carry a large number of medals. On the other hand, in the additional configuration 1, by operating the checkout button 400 after inserting the medal, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without consuming the medal, so there is no problem as described above.

  In addition, in the above-described additional configuration 3, as the trigger for updating the payout number display unit 460, five timings are set for when all reels are stopped, when reel rotation starts, when power is restored, when settings are changed, and when a medal is inserted. However, instead of when a medal is inserted, five timings including a medal settlement time may be set as shown in FIG.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 31, the display control means 470 puts the payout amount display section 460 in the “light off” state when the settlement button 400 is operated.

  Further, the display control means 470 maintains the display content of the payout amount display section 460 before and after the start of reel rotation accompanying the start of the game. In this example (modified example of the additional configuration 3), the payout number display unit 460 is turned off when the checkout button 400 is operated and when the replay is won, but the small role is won and the medal is paid out. After that, when the next game is started without operating the checkout button 400, the payout number display portion 460 is not turned off, and is paid out in accordance with the winning of the small part of the previous game. The reel starts rotating with the number of medals paid out displayed. Thus, even if the reel starts rotating (even if a new game is started), the player feels uncomfortable that the state in which the number of medals paid out in the previous game is displayed is maintained. There is also a risk of remembering. Therefore, in this example, the number-of-payout display unit 460 may be set to the “light-off” state in response to the start of reel rotation.

  In this example having the above-described configuration, when the checkout button 400 is operated, the payout amount display unit 460 is set in the “light-off” state, which is the same as when the setting is changed, so that damage due to “preparation” can be easily prevented. In other words, when the checkout button 400 is not operated to turn off the state, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation”, a medal is inserted, and the game ends in a state where no winning combination is won. You have to play until. On the other hand, in this example, by operating the checkout button 400, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without playing a game, so there is no problem as described above.

  In addition, when the checkout button 400 is operated, the game is not turned off, that is, the game is played until the game is finished in a state where no winning combination is won in order to prevent damage due to “preparation”. , Medals are consumed by the game. For this reason, in order to prevent damage caused by “preparation” for a plurality of gaming machines, there is a problem that employees in the hall have to carry a large number of medals. On the other hand, in this example, by operating the checkout button 400, damage due to “preparation” can be prevented without consuming medals, and thus there is no problem as described above.

  In addition, in the above-described additional configuration 3 and the modification thereof, when the medal insertion / settlement button 400 is operated, the payout amount display unit 460 is set in the “light-off” state, so that the medal insertion / settlement button 400 is operated. In comparison with the case where the payout number display unit 460 is set to the “0” display state, the program for the display control means 470 to drive and control the payout number display unit 460 can be simplified to reduce the data amount.

  In other words, in the “light-off” state, the above-described program need only specify that the payout amount display unit 460 is not activated. Therefore, the data amount can be reduced. On the other hand, when the “0” display state is set, the above-described program defines the presence / absence of lighting of each segment 480 for displaying the numerical value “0” after the payout number display unit 460 is activated. There must be. Therefore, the data amount becomes large.

  Thus, in the above-described additional configuration 3 and its modification, the program can be simplified to reduce the data amount. In addition, since the amount of data can be reduced in the additional configuration 3 and the modification thereof described above, the processing load on the processing means for executing this program (the load on the CPU computing power and the power consumption accompanying the CPU calculation) ) Can be reduced, and the load on the capacity of a storage means such as a ROM for storing the program can be reduced.

  In the present invention, it is only necessary that the display contents of the payout amount display portion match (common) when the medal insertion or settlement operation is performed and when the setting is changed. For this reason, since it can change suitably about a detailed structure, you may update the display content of a payout number display part with an opportunity other than the above-mentioned, for example.

  In addition, when a medal is inserted between the time when the replay is won and the next game is started, the display contents when the replay is won have been described as an example. When a medal is inserted before the next game is started, the state may be updated from the “light-off” state to the “0” display state. Further, although an example in which the “off” state is set when the replay is won has been described, the “0” display state may be set when the replay is won. In addition, in the case where a medal is inserted during the rotation of the reel, the “lights off” state is displayed, or the display state is maintained before and after the rotation of the reel is described. However, when the medal is inserted during the rotation of the reel The “0” display state may be displayed.

  Furthermore, the example in which the common display content is “0” display state or “lights off” state when the setting is changed and when the medal is inserted has been described. The content (for example, displaying a predetermined alphabet) may be used.

  Moreover, although the example which displays a one-digit number on the number-of-payout display unit has been described, for example, two or more digits may be displayed on the number-of-payout display unit by arranging two 7-segment displays, for example. . Moreover, although the example using a 7-segment display as the payout number display unit has been described, for example, a display other than the 7-segment display such as a liquid crystal display may be used as the payout number display unit.

  Furthermore, the basic configuration is not limited to the basic configurations 1 to 3 described above, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, a plurality of basic configurations 1 to 3 may be used in combination. Similarly, the additional configurations 1 to 3 are not limited to the additional configurations 1 to 3 and can be changed as appropriate. A plurality of additional configurations 1 to 3 may be used in combination. Of course, the combination of the basic configuration and the additional configuration can be changed as appropriate.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that rotates a real reel, but can also be applied to a gaming machine that rotates a reel displayed on a monitor and reproduces an actual game on the monitor.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 effect flag storage means,
197 Production lottery table storage means, 198 AT end determination counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device,
400 checkout button, 410 checkout switch, 420 key switch,
430 power switch, 440 setting selection switch,
460 payout number display (display means), 470 display control means, 480 segments

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including at least a small role and a replay
Reel control means for controlling the reels to be rotated in response to a stop operation by rotating the plurality of reels for each game;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A game machine comprising: a payout control means for determining a payout amount of the game medium based on a prize of the small role won in accordance with the winning of the small role;
Display means for displaying the number of paid out game media when the game media is paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role;
The display content of the display means is kept the same before and after the power-off of the gaming machine, and no information is displayed on the display content of the display means when a setting change related to a player's advantage or disadvantage is made Display control means for making a state,
The display control means satisfies at least one of a case where a game medium is inserted to execute a game, or a case where a settlement operation for paying out the game medium stored in the gaming machine is performed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display means is also in the extinguished state when the game is played. Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the replay wins, the display control unit puts the display unit in a light-off state where no information is displayed. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small role, a replay, and a bonus,
Reel control means for controlling the reels to be rotated in response to a stop operation by rotating the plurality of reels for each game;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A payout control means for determining the number of game media payouts based on the winning of the small role in accordance with the winning of the small role,
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay;
Game state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and for shifting the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state;
In the bonus establishment state, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the assist time state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, a prize auxiliary production that assists the winning of the small role is produced. A game machine having production control means for performing control to be executed,
In the normal state and the bonus established state, the number of game media inserted when starting a game is set to a first input number, and in the bonus state, the number of game media inserted when starting a game is set to a second input. Set to a number,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself,
In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, and the small role is won with the same probability as the normal state while maintaining the state where the bonus is won until the bonus is won, and higher than the normal state. Make an internal lottery so that the replay wins with probability,
In the bonus state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small role is set to the winning state,
The reel control means is
In the state where the bonus is established, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay wins over the bonus, and when the bonus and the small role are both won, the bonus takes precedence. Control to stop the spinning reel so that the small role wins,
The payout of the small role is determined by the number of game media inserted, and when the number of game media input is the first input number, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first input number, When the number of game media inserted is the second inserted number, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number,
The production control means
When the production state is set to the assist time state, assisting the winning of the specific small role by the winning assistance production,
Display means for displaying the number of paid out game media when the game media is paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role;
The display content of the display means is kept the same before and after the power-off of the gaming machine, and no information is displayed on the display content of the display means when a setting change related to a player's advantage or disadvantage is made Display control means for making a state,
The display control means satisfies at least one of a case where a game medium is inserted to execute a game, or a case where a settlement operation for paying out the game medium stored in the gaming machine is performed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display means is also in the extinguished state when the game is played. As the small roles, a first small role, a second small role, and a third small role are set,
The dividend of the first small role is set higher than the dividend of the second small role and the dividend of the third small role,
The symbols constituting the first small role winning form are arranged so that they can be displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation,
The symbols constituting the winning form of the second small role are arranged so that they can be displayed on the active line on condition that the timing of the stop operation is a specific timing,
The symbols constituting the third small role winning form are arranged so that they can be displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation,
The internal lottery means
An internal lottery is performed so that there is a specific winning mode in which the first small role, the second small role and the third small role are won in duplicate,
The reel control means is
When the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode, a correct answer hit order and an incorrect answer hit order are preset as the order of the stop operation. When the symbols to be configured are displayed on the active line preferentially, and the specific reel among the plurality of reels stops first in the incorrect answering order, the symbols constituting the winning form of the second small role are displayed. When the reels other than the specific reel among the plurality of reels stop first, the symbols constituting the third small part winning form are displayed on the active line with priority and in the incorrect answering order. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a stop position of the rotating reel is determined so as to preferentially display on the active line.

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