JP2015080680A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience in adjustment of game media and to prevent a player from feeling a sense of incongruity.SOLUTION: Game media can be adjusted in a state where all reels or either reel is rotating (reel rotation state) and in a state where all the reels are at a stop (reel stop state), and adjustment opportunities of game media increase as compared with before and hence convenience is improved. When game media are adjusted in a reel rotation state, execution of a standby performance based on the adjustment is suppressed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal, and particularly relates to a spinning machine (slot machine) that rotates and stops a plurality of spinning cylinders.

  Conventionally, based on a start operation (such as an operation on a start lever), a plurality of cylinders having a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface are rotated to perform a stop operation (such as an operation on a stop button provided corresponding to each cylinder) ) Is known to perform a game that stops the rotation of each cylinder. With such a spinning-type game machine, it is possible to set the number of bets (bet) and to convert the game media into credit data (store as stored data) by inserting game media into the slot, etc. When the number is set, the game can be started. The gaming media converted into credit data can be settled (paid out) by performing a predetermined settlement operation (Patent Document 1).

  As described above, in a revolving type gaming machine capable of paying out game media, a stand-by effect (so-called demonstration effect) is generally used when game media is settled. That is, if a player pays out game media, it is considered that the player is more likely to stop playing the game. Therefore, a standby effect is suggested that suggests that no game is being played. As a result, another player can easily determine whether or not a game is being played on the spinning-type gaming machine, and thus the operating rate of the spinning-type gaming machine can be increased.

JP 2002-172198 A

  However, in the above-described spinning-reel type gaming machine, the time when the game medium can be settled is limited, and the convenience is not high. Further, simply increasing the time when the game medium can be settled may cause the standby effect to be executed at an inappropriate timing, and in this case, the player may feel uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and provides a swivel type gaming machine that prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable while improving convenience in the settlement of game media. Objective.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the rotating game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
By setting the specified number of bets, it is possible to start a game in which a plurality of types of symbols provided on the outer peripheral surface are rotated and stopped, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed when the plurality of times are stopped A spinning machine that gives a predetermined profit based on a combination,
A slot through which game media are loaded;
Reservation data storage means for storing, as storage data, the number of game media thrown into the slot,
When a predetermined settlement operation is performed in a rotating cylinder rotation state in which at least one of the plurality of rotating cylinders is rotating and a rotating cylinder stop state in which all of the plurality of rotating cylinders are stopped, Checkout means for paying out game media based on the stored data;
Standby effect execution means for executing a predetermined standby effect based on the settlement operation being performed;
When the settlement operation is performed in the rotating state, the standby effect suppressing means for suppressing execution of the standby effect;
It is characterized by providing.

  In such a spinning machine, all or any of the spinning cylinders are rotating (rotating cylinder rotating state), and all the rotating cylinders are stopped (rotating cylinder stopped state), The game media can be settled, and the game media can be settled more than before, so that convenience can be improved. Then, when the game medium is settled in the rotating state, the standby effect based on the settlement is suppressed. In other words, if a standby effect similar to that in the spinning stop state is executed when the game medium is settled in the rotating state, the standby effect is executed during the game, and the player may feel uncomfortable. is there. Therefore, it is possible to prevent such a sense of incongruity by suppressing the execution of the standby effect in the rotating state.

  Here, as the configuration of “suppressing the execution of the standby effect”, for example, only a part of the control when executing the normal standby effect (the standby effect executed in the rotating stop state) that does not execute the standby effect And a configuration in which a stand-by effect is performed with control different from normal (such as a decrease in volume or a reduction in display area).

In addition, the spinning machine of the present invention is
The standby effect suppression means delays the start time of the standby effect when the settlement operation is performed in the rotating state of rotation, as compared to the case where the settlement operation is performed in the state of rotation of the rotating cylinder. It is good as well.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the standby effect from being executed in the rotating state of the spinning cylinder, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable while improving the convenience of the player.

In addition, the spinning machine of the present invention is
In-game effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in the game in the rotating state,
When the settlement operation is performed during execution of the in-game effect, the standby effect suppressing unit may suppress execution of the standby effect in a different manner based on the type of the in-game effect. .

  According to such a rotating type gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the standby effect hindering the effect during the game.

  Here, as the configuration of “controlling the execution of the standby effect based on the type of the game effect being executed”, for example, the normal standby effect is executed during the execution of the first game effect, and the second A configuration in which a part of the normal standby effect is executed while the in-game effect is being executed, and the standby effect is not executed while the third effect in the game is being executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable while improving convenience in the settlement of game media.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of a present Example. It is the perspective view which showed the internal structure of the game machine by opening a front door, and explanatory drawing which showed the rough structure of the medal selector. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol displayed on the outer peripheral surface of three spinning cylinders. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which matched and showed the game combination set to the gaming machine with the symbol combination which establishes a prize of a game combination, and the privilege provided by winning establishment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which CPU of a main control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which CPU of a main control board performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a role lottery table notionally. It is explanatory drawing which showed the operation order for establishing a bell combination according to the single sheet combination (A to D) which is won internally by overlapping with the bell combination. It is a flowchart which shows an input preparation process. It is a flowchart which shows a bet related process. It is a flowchart which shows a payment related process. It is a flowchart which shows a payment related process. It is a flowchart which shows a storage adjustment start command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the AT start process which CPU of a sub control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows a payment command response process. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect acquired by the gaming machine 1 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment command corresponding | compatible process of the modification 1. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a demo delay execution process according to a first modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect acquired by the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the demonstration effect in the modification 2. FIG.

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

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

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

  A large display window 20 is provided in the center of the game state display section 2ma provided in the middle of the front door 2, and it is possible to visually recognize the rotation of the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c provided therein. It has become. Also, below the display window 20, a stored number display unit 23 that displays the number of game medals stored as stored data is provided. The stored number display unit 23 includes a liquid crystal display and a segment display.

  The operation part 2mb provided in the lower middle part of the front door 2 is formed in a shape protruding toward the front, and a game medal insertion slot 30 for inserting game medals on the upper surface and storage as storage data A bet button 34 or the like is provided for betting (setting a prescribed bet number) on the number of game medals that are played (a prescribed number). The game medal slot 30 is provided with an insert lamp (IN lamp) 30L for prompting the player to insert a game medal into the game medal slot 30, and a predetermined number of game medals are placed inside the bet button 34. A bet button lamp 34L (see FIG. 4) is provided to prompt the player to place a bet. The bet button 34 is made of a light transmissive material, and the bet button 34 is turned on when the bet button lamp 34L is turned on. Further, on the front surface of the operation unit 2mb, the start lever 36 for starting the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c after the betting of the prescribed number of game medals and the rotation of the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c are respectively provided. A rotating cylinder stop button 38a, 38b, 38c and the like for stopping are provided. On the left side (in the vicinity) of the start lever 36, a start lamp 36L for prompting the player to operate the start lever 36 is provided. In addition, a settlement button 40 is provided on the upper surface of the operation unit 2mb. The settlement button 40 is a button operated when paying out (settlement) game medals stored inside the gaming machine 1 to the outside. Further, in the lower area 2d of the front door 2, a game medal payout outlet 50 from which game medals are paid out, a tray 52 for receiving the paid out game medals, and the like are provided.

  FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine 1 with the front door 2 opened. On the back side of the front door 2, a door substrate 240 described later is provided below the display window 20. A medal selector 106 is provided below the door substrate 240. FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram showing a rough structure of the medal selector 106. A passage for game medals inserted from the game medal slot 30 is formed in the medal selector 106, and a part of this passage is in a state where the bottom is removed. A blocker 106b formed of an L-shaped member is assembled to the portion from which the bottom has been removed (bottom portion). The blocker 106b is driven by the blocker solenoid 106m (see FIG. 4). When the blocker solenoid 106m is turned on (when the blocker 106b is set to ON), the blocker 106b is applied to the bottom portion. (A state in which the bottom-out portion is closed). In a state in which the blocker 106b is set to ON, the game medal inserted from the game medal slot 30 is not dropped from the bottomed portion by the blocker 106b with the bottomed portion closed, and a medal detection sensor provided at the tip thereof. It is guided to 106s and detected by the medal detection sensor 106s. Then, a game medal is bet or stored by being detected by the medal detection sensor 106s. That is, if the blocker 106b is set to ON, the game medal inserted into the game medal slot 30 is bet or stored, and this state is expressed as “a state where a game medal can be inserted”. You can also The game medal detected by the medal detection sensor 106 s then falls into the hopper 116.

  On the other hand, when the blocker solenoid 106m is turned off (when the blocker 106b is set to OFF), the state where the blocker 106b is applied to the bottom portion is eliminated, and the bottom portion is opened. In a state where the blocker 106b is set to OFF, the game medal inserted from the game medal insertion slot 30 falls from the bottom portion before being detected by the medal detection sensor 106s (without betting or storing). That is, if the blocker 106b is in the OFF state, the game medal inserted into the game medal slot 30 is neither bet nor stored, and this state is expressed as “a state where the game medal cannot be inserted”. You can also Note that the game medal that has dropped from the bottom portion is discharged from the game medal payout outlet 50 to the tray 52 via the coin shooter 108 provided therebelow.

  Three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are provided substantially at the center of the housing 3 to which the front door 2 is attached, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer circumferential surface of each spinning cylinder as described later. Is (arranged). A main control board unit 110 storing a later-described main control board 200 for controlling the entire game is provided above the spinning cylinders. Behind the spinning cylinders are described later for driving the respective spinning cylinders. A rotating substrate unit 112 in which the rotating substrate 260 to be stored is stored is provided. In addition, a sub-control board 220 (to be described later) for controlling various effects performed using the effect display device 10 shown in FIG. A sub-control board unit 111 is provided.

  A rear speaker 114 is provided below the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c, and further below that, in addition to the hopper 116, a medal payout device 118 for paying out game medals and a power source for the entire gaming machine 1 are provided. A power supply unit 120 in which a power supply board 280 to be described later for supply is stored is mounted. The game medals paid out from the medal payout device 118 are also discharged from the game medal payout outlet 50 to the tray 52 via the coin shooter 108.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three drums 20a, 20b, and 20c. The outer peripheral surface of each cylinder is divided into 21 frame areas, and a pattern is drawn on each frame. And the symbol number of 1-21 is attached | subjected to the symbol of each rotatory drum according to the drawn area (frame).

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

  The main control board 200 is a board that controls the progress of the entire game performed in the gaming machine 1. On the main control board 200, a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and the like are mounted so that data can be communicated with each other via a bus. While receiving a signal indicating that the buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c have been operated, and performing a game control process to be described later, a control command ( Alternatively, the operation of these various substrates is controlled by transmitting a control signal).

  Similar to the main control board 200 described above, the sub-control board 220 is configured such that a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, an effect data ROM 224 for storing effect data, and the like are communicably connected via a bus. . In addition, various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114, effect display device 10, rotary backlight 20L, IN lamp 30L, bet button lamp 34L, start lamp 36L, and the like are connected to the sub control board 220. Based on the control command received from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 performs various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114, the effect display device 10, the spinning backlight 20L, the IN lamp 30L, and the bet button lamp 34L. Various effects are performed by transmitting drive signals to the start lamp 36L.

  Connected to the door substrate 240 are a bet button 34, a start lever 36, a spinning cylinder stop button 38a, 38b, 38c, a settlement button 40, a blocker solenoid 106m, a medal detection sensor 106s, a stored number display unit 23, and the like. . The door board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 described above so as to be able to communicate data. For this reason, when the start lever 36 provided on the front door 2, the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c, the bet button 34, the settlement button 40, and the like are operated, the signal is transmitted to the main control board via the door board 240. 200 is supplied. Further, a signal that the medal detection sensor 106 s built in the medal selector 106 detects a game medal is also supplied to the main control board 200 through the door board 240. Further, the door board 240 sets the blocker 106b to ON or OFF by turning on or off the blocker solenoid based on the control command received from the main control board 200. Further, the door board 240 displays the number of stored game medals on the stored number display unit 23 based on the control command received from the main control board 200.

  On the rotating board 260, the rotating motors 24a, 24b, 24c for rotating the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c, respectively, and the rotating sensors 26a, 26b for detecting the rotational positions of the respective rotating cylinders. , 26c, etc. are connected. The rotating substrate 260 detects the rotational positions of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c by the rotating sensors 26a, 26b, and 26c, and drives the rotating motors 24a, 24b, and 24c, thereby rotating the rotating cylinders 20a. , 20b, 20c can be stopped at desired positions.

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

  These various control boards and the power consumed by the various boards are supplied from the power supply board 280. In FIG. 4, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board 280 is represented by a dashed arrow. As shown in the figure, power is directly supplied from the power supply board 280 to the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220, and various boards (door board 240, rotor board 260, relay board 300) are Electric power is supplied via the main control board 200.

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

  When starting a game, a game medal is inserted from the game medal slot 30 and a bet of the number of games (specified number) necessary to start the game is placed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specified number is fixed to “3”, and when three gaming medals are bet, the operation of the start lever 36 is validated. In addition, when a predetermined number of game medals have already been betted and a game medal is inserted from the game medal slot 30, the game medal is stored as storage data. When game medals are stored as storage data, a predetermined number of game medals can be bet by pressing the bet button 34.

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

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

  FIG. 5 shows the types of gaming combinations set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that establish the winning of the gaming actor, and the benefits that are given to the player when the winning of the gaming actor is established. It is explanatory drawing shown correspondingly. In FIG. 5, the type of the game player is displayed in the leftmost column, the symbol combination that establishes the winning of the gamer is displayed in the middle column, and the player when the winning of the gamer is established in the rightmost column. The privilege granted to is displayed. For example, a game combination called a replaying game A (ordinary replay result) shown at the top includes a combination of symbols (ordinary replays) in which all three reels 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in a “replay” design. The symbol combination, hereinafter also referred to as “replay uniform”) is associated, and the game player called the re-game player B (first special replay result) has a left bell 20a with a “bell” design, A combination of symbols (the first special replay symbol combination, hereinafter also referred to as “bell-replay-replay”) in which the middle cylinder 20b and the right cylinder 20c are “replay” symbols are associated with each other. A game combination called C (second special replay result) includes a combination of symbols (second special replay symbol combination) in which all three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in a “red 7” design. “Red 7 assortment” "Also referred to) is associated with. In the following, when the re-game player A, the re-game player B, and the re-game player C are not particularly distinguished, they are simply expressed as “re-game player”. As a privilege for the winning of the re-gamer, a right to play a game again is given without newly betting a game medal (a game medal is automatically bet). That is, when a re-game player is won (when a replay result is derived), in the next game, it is possible to play a game as if a game medal was bet (re-game can be performed). Become).

  In addition, a game combination called a bell role is associated with a combination of symbols in which the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are all arranged in a “bell” design. It is set so that one game medal is given to the player. Next, a game combination called a watermelon role is associated with a combination of symbols in which all three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are arranged in the pattern of "watermelon". As a privilege for the formation of this watermelon role, Ten game medals are set to be given to the player. In addition, a symbol combination in which the symbol of the middle cylinder 20b and the right cylinder 20c may be any symbol is set in the game role called cherry as long as the symbol of the left cylinder 20a is “cherry”. As a privilege for winning the cherry role, two game medals are set. In addition, a game combination of single player A is associated with a symbol combination in which the left and right crotch cylinders 20a and 20c are "replay" symbols and the middle crotch cylinder 20b is a "bell" symbol. A game combination of single player B is associated with a symbol combination in which the left cylinder 20a is a “replay” symbol and the middle cylinder 20b and the right cylinder 20c are “bell” symbols. A game combination called a combination C is associated with a combination of symbols in which the left spinning cylinder 20a and the middle spinning cylinder 20b are symbols of "Bell" and the right spinning cylinder 20c is a symbol of "Replay". The game combination is associated with a symbol combination in which the left cylinder 20a and the right cylinder 20c are “Bell” symbols and the middle cylinder 20b is “Replay” symbols. In the following description, when the single combination A, single combination B, single combination C, and single combination D are not particularly distinguished, they are simply expressed as “single combination”. As a privilege for winning a winning combination of these single pieces, one game medal is set.

  Of course, when the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped, one of the game actors shown in FIG. 5 is not necessarily established. If no winning combination is established, after betting a prescribed number of game medals again, the start lever 36 is operated to rotate the spinning cylinder, and the next game is performed. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses by repeating such operations. The progress of such a game is controlled by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. Below, the game control process which CPU201 of the main control board 200 is performing in order to control progress of a game is demonstrated. In the present specification, after the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, 20c in response to the operation of the start lever 36 (a plurality of symbols are variably displayed), the operation of the rotating cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c is performed. The game that stops the rotation of the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c (stops and displays a plurality of symbols) is also referred to as “symbol changing game”.

C. Game control processing:
6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. This game control process is a process that is executed after the gaming machine 1 is turned on and further initialization processing such as a checksum of the ROM mounted on the main control board 200 and the sub control board 220 is performed. Yes, based on a timer interrupt (for example, every 4 msec) every predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the game control process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs a “bet related process” (S100). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game medal can be inserted (when the blocker 106b is set to ON) and a game medal is inserted from the game medal slot 30, the game medal is betted. (First betting number setting means). Further, when the bet button 34 is operated in a state where game medals are stored (stored) as stored data, game medals are bet. Although details will be described later, in the bet-related processing, processing related to betting of such game medals is performed.

  When the betting related process is performed (S100), the “payment related process” is performed (S104). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the settlement button 40 is operated (when the settlement operation is performed), the betting or stored game medals are settled (the settlement means). As will be described in detail later, in the settlement-related processing, processing related to such game medal settlement is performed.

  After the settlement related process is performed (S104), it is determined whether any bet flag is set to ON (S106). The bet flag is a flag indicating that a specified number of game medals have been bet. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a bet-completed flag indicates that a predetermined number of game medals have been betted by a normal bet (a bet by inserting a game medal or operating a bet button 34). "Betting completed flag T" indicating that a predetermined number of game medals have been betted due to the establishment of the winning of the re-gamer A, and a specified number of gaming medals having been determined by winning the re-gamer B. A “betted flag B” indicating that a bet has been placed, and a “betted flag C” indicating that a prescribed number of game medals have been betted due to the winning of a re-game player C are set. In the determination process of S106, it is determined whether or not any of these flags is set to ON. If none of the bet flags are set to ON, that is, if a specified number of game medals have not been bet yet (S106: no), the above-described bet related processing (S100), settlement related processing ( S104) is repeated.

  On the other hand, if any bet flag is set to ON, that is, if a prescribed number of game medals have been bet (S106: yes), whether or not the start lever 36 has been operated is determined. Judgment is made (S108). As a result, when the start lever 36 is not operated (S108: no), the above-described bet related process (S100), settlement related process (S104), and the process of determining the state of the bet flag (S106) are repeated. The operation waits until the start lever 36 is operated. When the start lever 36 is operated (S108: yes), first, the bet already set flag set to ON is set to OFF (S110). That is, when the start lever 36 is operated, the bet game medals are digested and the symbol variation game is started (because it is used for symbol variation games), so that the game medal bet state is canceled. As much as possible, the betted flag set to ON is set to OFF.

  When the bet flag is set to OFF (S110), a start lamp turn-off command for instructing turn-off of the start lamp 36L is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S118). That is, until the start lever 36 is operated in a state where the symbol variation game can be started (a state where a specified number of game medals are betted), the start lamp 36L is lit to urge the start lever 36 to be operated. . Accordingly, in the process of S118, since the start lever 36 has been operated, it is no longer necessary to prompt the start lever 36 to be operated, so a start lamp turn-off command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the start lamp turn-off command, the CPU 221 turns off the start lamp 36L.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the blocker 106b is set to ON (S124). As described above with reference to FIG. 2, in the state where the blocker 106b of the medal selector 106 is set to ON, it is possible to insert a game medal from the game medal slot 30 (a game medal is detected in the medal detection sensor 106s). In the state in which the blocker 106b is set to OFF, it is impossible to insert a game medal (the game medal is returned before the medal detection sensor 106s detects it). As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are cases where the blocker 106b is set to OFF (the game medal cannot be inserted) even when the symbol variation game is not being performed. Therefore, in the determination process of S124, it is determined whether or not the blocker 106b is set to ON (S124). If the blocker 106b is set to ON (S124: yes), it is determined that the game medal cannot be inserted. Accordingly, the blocker 106b is set to OFF (S126). That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the blocker 106b is set to OFF along with the start of the symbol variation game so that the game medal cannot be inserted during the symbol variation game. Then, an IN lamp turn-off command for instructing to turn off the IN lamp 30L is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S128). When receiving the IN lamp turn-off command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 turns off the IN lamp 30L. That is, the IN lamp 30L prompts insertion of a game medal, and is turned on / off in conjunction with ON / OFF of the blocker 106b (game medal can be inserted / cannot be inserted). Therefore, in the process of S128, the IN lamp 30L is turned off as the blocker 106b is set to OFF. If the blocker 106b is set to OFF (S124: no), the IN lamp 30L is also turned off, and the process for setting the blocker 106b to OFF and the process for turning off the IN lamp 30L are not necessary. , S128 is omitted.

  Subsequently, an internal lottery process is performed (S140). In the internal lottery process, a process of determining whether or not winning of any of the game combinations described above with reference to FIG. 5 is permitted by lottery is performed (role lottery means). However, even if one of the game actors is won in this lottery (the winning is permitted), the winning of the gaming actor is not immediately established, and the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are pressed at a predetermined timing. By operating, the winning combination of the game combination cannot be established unless the symbol combination corresponding to the winning game combination is arranged on the winning line. On the other hand, if it is not a game player who is won by lottery, the corresponding symbol combinations cannot be arranged on the winning line no matter what timing the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated. In this sense, this lottery is called “internal lottery” because it is a lottery performed internally as a precondition for establishing a combination of symbols and establishing a winning combination for a gamer. Further, winning a predetermined game combination in the internal lottery is also expressed as “winning internally” for the game combination. Further, the state of winning the internal lottery is also expressed as “internal winning state”.

  The internal lottery is performed using a dedicated table called a combination lottery table. In this combination lottery table, a correspondence relationship between a game combination and an internal lottery random value is set. Here, the internal lottery random value is a random number value acquired when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives the operation signal of the start lever 36. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the internal lottery random value is 2-byte data and can take a random value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing an example of a role lottery table. FIG. 8 (a) shows a range of random values assigned to each game combination. Further, FIG. 8B schematically shows a rough ratio of the range of random number values assigned to each game combination. In the combination lottery table shown in the figure, a random number value of 0 to 19999 is set for “bell combination”. This indicates that when the acquired random number value is within this range, the winning combination is played as a bell.

  Also, a random number value of 0-4999 is set for “single piece role A”, a random number value of 5000-9999 is set for “single piece role B”, and a “single piece role C” is set. In this case, a random number value of 10000 to 14999 is set, and a random value of 15000 to 19999 is set for “one piece combination D”. Subsequently, a random value of 20000 to 211999 is set for the “watermelon combination”, and a random value of 22000 to 23999 is set for the “cherry combination”. Furthermore, a random number value of 24,000 to 33999 is set for “re-game player A”, a random value of 34000 to 43999 is set for “re-game player B”, and 33500 to 34499 are set for “re-game player C”. A random value is set. It should be noted that no game combination is set in the random number values 44000 to 65535, and therefore, if the acquired random number value is within this range, it is “lost”.

  Here, paying attention to the random number values of 0 to 19999, “bell combination” and “single combination AD” are set. This indicates that when the acquired random number value is within this range, the two winning combinations are won internally. That is, when a random number value of 0 to 4999 is acquired, the winning combination of the bell combination and the single piece combination A is performed internally. Similarly, when a random number value of 5000 to 9999 is acquired, the bell combination and the single piece combination B are internally won, and when a random value of 10000 to 14999 is acquired, the bell combination and the single combination C are combined. If the internal winning is duplicated and a random value of 15000 to 19999 is acquired, the bell winning combination and the single winning combination D are internally winning. Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbol combination (three spinning cylinders 20a) associated with the bell role depends on whether the “bell role” overlaps with one of the single role AD. , 20b, 20c are arranged in a “bell” pattern), and the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c for stopping and displaying is different.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation sequence for establishing a bell combination according to a single combination (A to D) that is internally won in duplicate with the bell combination. If the winning combination is single-player A, first the center rotation stop button (middle stop button) 38b, second left rotation stop button (left stop button) 38a, third right An operation order of the rotation stop button (right stop button) 38c (hereinafter, such an operation order is expressed as “middle → left → right”) is set. Similarly, the operation order of “middle → right → left” is set when the winning combination with single player B is overlapped, and “right → left → The operation order “middle” is set, and when the winning combination with the single piece combination D is selected, the operation order “right → middle → left” is set. As described above, the operation order starting from the spinning cylinder stop button other than the left stop button 38a is set differently for the bell combination depending on the type of the single winning combination.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are not operated in the operation order corresponding to the internal winning mode of the bell combination (the type of the single winning combination that is selected in duplicate) shown in FIG. As long as the combination of symbols of the bell role is not aligned on the winning line (the bell role is not established). When the spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are operated in an operation order different from the operation order corresponding to the internal winning mode of the bell role, the single winning combination (A to D) that is internally won in duplicate. Is supposed to hold.

  Further, in FIG. 8, when paying attention to the random values of 33500 to 33999, two game combinations of “re-play game combination A” and “re-play game combination C” are set, and when a random value in this range is acquired, “Winning Replay A” and “Replaying Game C” are duplicated and won internally. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the internal winning is repeated for “re-gamer A” and “re-gamer C”, the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are displayed as “right → middle → By operating in the order of “left” (hereinafter also referred to as “reverse pressing”), it is possible to stop display of “Red 7 assortment” and to establish the re-gamer C, and in other operation orders, “Replay complete” is stopped and displayed, and the re-gamer A is awarded. Further, when paying attention to the random values of 34000 to 34499, two game actors “re-game player B” and “re-game player C” are set, and when a random value in this range is acquired, “B” and “Re-Gamer C” overlap and win internally. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the internal winning is repeated for “re-game player B” and “re-game player C”, the three spinning stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c are displayed as “right → middle → By operating (reversely pressing) in the “left” operation order, it is possible to stop and display “red 7 assortment” and to establish the re-gamer C, and in other operation orders, “bell-replay-replay”. "Is stopped and displayed, and the re-game player B is won.

  In the internal lottery process (S140), it is detected that the start lever 36 has been operated to obtain an internal lottery random value, and by referring to the role lottery table, which game combination has been won internally, It is determined whether any game player has not been won internally. Then, when any of the game combinations is won internally, the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning game combination is set to ON among the internal winning flags provided for each game combination. The internal winning flag is a flag used for storing the result of the internal lottery.

  When the internal lottery process is thus performed (S140), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an internal lottery result transmission command to the sub-control board 220 (S142). The internal lottery result transmission command includes information indicating whether or not a game player has been won in the internal lottery performed in the previous internal lottery process (S140), and the type of game player (internal Information indicating a lottery result) is included, and various processes are performed under the control of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on the information.

  When the internal lottery result transmission command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S142), the rotation rotation starting process is started (S144). In the turning rotation starting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, a process of rotating the three rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is performed. In the rotating cylinder rotation starting process of the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start lever 36 was operated and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c was started last time. To start rotating the rotating drum. The rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are rotated by outputting drive signals to the rotating cylinder motors 24a, 24b, and 24c provided in the respective rotating cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c.

  When the three spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are thus rotated, a process for stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder (rotating cylinder rotation stopping process) is performed (S146). In the rotation rotation stop processing, based on the result of the internal lottery performed previously (S140), the timing at which the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c are operated, and the operation order of the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c. Then, a stop position of each of the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c is determined, and a process of stopping at the determined position is performed. In other words, if no game winning combination is won internally, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that no winning combination is established. If the winning combination of cherry or watermelon is internally won, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are set so that the winning combination of cherry or watermelon is established only when the operation timing of the spinning cylinder stop button is a predetermined timing. Stop. Also, when the bell combination is won internally, when the rotation stop button is operated in the operation order corresponding to the single winning combination, the rotation 20a, 20b and 20c are stopped, and the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the winning combination of the single winning combination is established in the other operation order. In addition, when the re-gamer A is elected internally, if the re-gamer A does not overlap with the re-gamer A, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the re-gamer A is awarded. Further, when the re-gamer A and the re-gamer C are overlapped and won internally, if the reverse player is pushed back at a predetermined timing, the reels 20a, 20b, and 20c are set so that the re-gamer C is awarded. In other cases, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the re-gamer A can win a prize. Further, when the re-gamer B is elected internally, if it does not overlap with the re-gamer C, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the re-gamer B is awarded. Further, when the re-gamer B and the re-gamer C are overlapped and won internally, if they are reversely pressed at a predetermined timing, the reels 20a, 20b, and 20c are set so that the re-gamer C is won. Otherwise, the spinning cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c are stopped so that the re-gamer B can win a prize.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stops the three cylinders 20a, 20b, and 20c (S146), it determines whether or not a winning combination of any game player has been established based on the stop position (FIG. 7). S148). As described above, even if one of the game combinations is won internally in the internal lottery process (S140), depending on the timing of pressing the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, 38c and the operation sequence, the symbol corresponding to the game combination is displayed. Combinations are not always on the winning line. Therefore, the main control board 200 determines whether or not a winning combination of the game combination won in the internal lottery has been established after stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder.

  In addition, if you win an internal winning for any game player in the symbol variation game, if you can not stop the symbol combination corresponding to the game player won in the symbol variation game on the winning line, the internal winning is It will be reset without being carried over after the next symbol variation game.

  As a result of the determination process of S148, when it is determined that any game combination has been established (S148: yes), the game combination in which a prize has been established is a re-game combination (any of re-game combinations A to C). It is determined whether or not there is (S150). If any of the re-game players A to C has won a prize (S150: yes), whether or not the game player whose win has been established is a re-game player (any of the re-game players A to C). Is determined (S150). If any of the re-game players A to C has won a prize (S150: yes), among the bet-completed flags A to C, the bet flag corresponding to the re-game player who has won this time is turned ON. Set (S170). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning of any of the re-players A to C is established, a predetermined number of game medals are automatically bet and the player does not bet a new game medal. It is possible to play a variable game (replay is possible). Therefore, in the processing of S170, in response to the winning of the re-gamer being established, the bet already flag A corresponding to the re-gamer A to C that has won the winning is set so that a prescribed number of game medals are bet. -C is set to ON (second betting number setting means). In the following description, a case where a player automatically bets a predetermined number of game medals without betting new game medals is also referred to as “automatic betting”.

  Thus, when an automatic bet is made (S170), a 3-bed bet sound (auto bet sound) output command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S174). In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a bet sound is output once every time one game medal is bet. In the process of S174, in response to the betting (automatic betting) of the prescribed number (three) of gaming medals, the sub control of the three betting sound (automatic betting sound) output command for instructing three betting sound outputs. Transmitting toward the substrate 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the three-sheet betting sound output command, the CPU 221 outputs the betting sound from the speaker 14 three times.

  Subsequently, a game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S176). The game end command is a command transmitted every time one symbol variation game ends. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects that one symbol variation game has ended by receiving a game end command. In addition, in the game end command, information indicating whether or not any game player has won a prize in the current game, information indicating the type (winning result) of the player who has won a prize, and stop display on a predetermined line Information indicating the symbol combination (stop display result), information indicating the operation order of the spinning cylinder stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c in the current symbol variation game is included. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects not only the completion of one symbol variation game but also “winning result”, “stop display result”, etc. in the symbol variation game by receiving the game end command. To do. Subsequently, “input preparation processing” is performed (S180). In the insertion preparation process, a preparation process for betting or storing game medals is performed. When the insertion preparation process is performed (S180), the process returns to the top of the game control process, and the processes after the above-described bet-related process (S100 in FIG. 6) are performed.

  On the other hand, if the winning game player is not a re-game player (S150: no), it is different from the re-game player because any game player has won (S148: yes). It is determined that the game player has won a prize. Then, a process (medal granting process) for giving the player a number of game medals corresponding to the winning game player is performed (S158). Here, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has 50 game medals inserted into the game medal slot 30 (detected by the medal detection sensor 106s) separately from the bet game medals (upper limit value). Can be stored (stored) as stored data (credit data). This storage data is stored as a value of a storage counter. Therefore, in the medal grant process of S158, the number of game medals set as a privilege for the winning game player (see FIG. 5) is set to the value of the storage counter until the value of the storage counter reaches “50 (upper limit)”. When the value of the storage counter reaches the upper limit value, a process of paying out the amount exceeding the upper limit value from the game medal payout opening 50 is performed. The game medal payout process is performed by transmitting a control signal for paying out the game medal to the medal payout device 118 after the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines the number of game medals to be paid out. Done.

  When the medal grant process is thus performed (S158), a game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S176), and after the insertion preparation process is performed (S180), the above-described bet related process (S100 in FIG. 6). Perform the following processing. The value of the storage counter, that is, the number of stored game medals is displayed on the stored number display section 23. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S148 that no winning combination has been established (S148: no), a game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S176), and preparation for insertion is made. After the processing is performed (S180), the processing after the above-described betting related processing (S100 in FIG. 6) is performed. Note that, as a result of the symbol variation game, no game medals are automatically bet in a state where no game combination is established (losing) and a game combination other than the re-game combination is established.

C-1. Input preparation processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the input preparation process. As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the insertion preparation process is executed with the end of the symbol variation game (S180 in FIG. 7).

  When the insertion preparation process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether any of the betted flags A to C are set to ON, that is, the re-players A to C in the symbol variation game that has ended this time. It is determined whether or not any of the above has been won (S202). As a result, if none of the re-game players A to C has been established (S202: no), that is, if a game player other than the re-game player has been won in the symbol variation game that has been completed this time, If no winning combination is established for the gamer (losing), the blocker 106b is set to ON in order to be able to insert a game medal in preparation for the next game medal bet (S204). At the same time, an IN lamp lighting command for instructing lighting of the IN lamp 30L is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in order to urge the insertion of the game medal into the game medal slot 30 (S206). When receiving the IN lamp lighting command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 lights the IN lamp 30L. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the storage counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not one or more game medals are stored (S208). As a result, when one or more game medals are stored (S208: yes), a bet button lighting command for instructing lighting of the bet button 34 (bet button lamp 34L) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. (S210). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the bet button lighting command, the CPU 221 lights the bet button 34. As will be described in detail later, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when game medals are stored, the game medals can be bet by operating the bet button 34. Therefore, when one or more game medals are stored, the bet button 34 is turned on to prompt the bet button 34 to be operated. Then, the insertion preparation process shown in FIG. 10 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. On the other hand, when no game medal is stored (S208: no), the bet button 34 remains off because the game medal is not bet even if the bet button 34 is operated. (The process of S210 is omitted).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S200 that any of the re-game players A to C has won a prize (S200: yes), a start lamp lighting command for instructing lighting of the start lamp 36L is sent to the sub-control board 220. Transmit (S212). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the start lamp lighting command, the CPU 221 lights the start lamp 36L. That is, since the symbol variable game can be started by automatically betting upon the winning of the re-game players A to C, the start lamp 36L is lit to prompt the player to operate the start lever 36. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the storage counter is “50”, that is, whether or not 50 game medals that are the upper limit value are stored (stored) as storage data (S220). As a result, if the number of stored game medals has not yet reached 50 (upper limit value) (S220: no), the blocker 106b is set to ON so that a game medal can be inserted (S222). That is, if the number of stored game medals has not reached the upper limit of 50, it is possible to store more game medals, so the blocker 106b is set to ON to enable the insertion of game medals. Then, an IN lamp lighting command for instructing lighting of the IN lamp 30L is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in order to urge the insertion of the game medal into the game medal slot 30. On the other hand, when the number of stored game medals has already reached 50 (upper limit value) (S220: yes), no further game medals can be stored, and the re-game players A to C Since an automatic bet is made when one of the winnings is established, the game medal cannot be inserted (the blocker 106b is set to OFF) and the IN lamp 30L is turned off (S222, S224). Skip processing). Thereafter, the input preparation process shown in FIG. 10 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when any of the re-game players A to C is won, a specified number of game medals are automatically bet (automatic bet) and automatically. A bet sound is output three times, and the start lamp 36L is turned on. Further, if the number of game medals stored is not 50 (upper limit value), an IN lamp 30L that enables the game medal to be inserted (stored) (blocker 106b is set to ON) and prompts the game medal to be inserted. Lights up. Note that when any of the re-game players A to C is won, a game medal is automatically bet, and it is not necessary to prompt the game medal to bet (operation of the bet button 34). Therefore, the bet button 34 (the bet button lamp 34L) remains off.

C-2. Bet-related processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing bet-related processing. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the bet-related process is first executed in the game control process by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 (S100 in FIG. 6).

  When the bet-related processing is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the medal detection sensor 106s has detected a game medal, that is, in a state where a game medal can be inserted into the game medal slot 30. It is determined whether or not is inserted (S400). As a result, if a game medal is detected (S400: yes), it is determined whether any bet flag is set to ON, that is, whether a specified number of game medals have been bet. (S402). As a result, if the specified number of game medals has not been bet yet (S402: no), “1” is added to the value of the bet counter (S404). The bet counter is a counter for counting the number of game medals bet (the number of bets). As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three game medals can be bet as a specified number, so the bet counter counts the number of bet game medals to “3”.

  When “1” is added to the value of the bet counter (S404), a single bet sound output command for instructing one bet sound output is sent to the sub-control board 220 in response to betting of one game medal. Send to. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a single bet sound output command, it outputs a bet sound from the speaker 14 once. Subsequently, as a result of adding “1” to the value of the bet counter in the process of S404 (result of betting a game medal by insertion), whether or not the value of the bet counter has reached “3”, that is, the prescribed number It is determined whether or not a game medal has been betted (S408). When a specified number of game medals have been bet (S408: yes), a bet flag T indicating that a specified number of game medals have been betted by a normal bet (here, a bet by inserting a game medal) is set. Set to ON (S410).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bet button 34 (bet button lamp 34L) is lit (S411). That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the bet button 34 is lit when the bet on the game medal can be made by operating the bet button 34 (see the process of S210 in FIG. 10). Therefore, when the bet button 34 is lit (S411: yes), the bet button 34 is extinguished because it is not necessary to prompt the user to operate the bet button 34 because the specified number of game medals have been bet this time. Accordingly, a bet button turn-off command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S412). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the bet button turn-off command, the CPU 221 turns off the bet button 34.

  Subsequently, since the specified number of game medals bet, it is possible to operate the start lever 36 (start of the symbol variation game), so a start lamp lighting command is sent to the sub-control board 220 to light the start lamp 36L. Transmitting to the destination (S413). Then, the value of the bet counter is returned to “0” in preparation for the next bet count (S414). Thereafter, the bet-related process shown in FIG. 11 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. On the other hand, when “1” is added to the bet counter (the game medal is betted by insertion) but the value of the bet counter does not reach “3”, that is, the bet game medal is still prescribed. If the number has not been reached (S408: no), the bet-related process shown in FIG. 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  On the other hand, although a game medal is detected by the medal detection sensor 106s (a game medal is inserted into the game medal slot 30 in a state where the game medal can be inserted), a specified number of game medals have already been betted. If it is present (S402: yes), "1" is added to the value of the storage counter to increase the number of stored game medals by one (S416) (stored data storage means). Then, as a result of adding “1” to the value of the storage counter (S416), whether or not the value of the storage counter has reached “50”, that is, the number of stored game medals has reached 50 (upper limit). It is determined whether or not (S418). As a result, when the number of stored game medals reaches 50 (S418: yes), the blocker 106b is set to OFF so that the game medals cannot be inserted (S420), and the IN lamp 30L is turned off. Therefore, an IN lamp turn-off command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S422). On the other hand, if the number of stored game medals has not yet reached 50 (S418: no), the game medal can be inserted (the processing in S420 and S422 is omitted).

  Subsequently, in response to the storage of one game medal, a stored sound output command for instructing the output of one stored sound is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S426). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the stored sound output command, the CPU 221 outputs the stored sound from the speaker 14 once. When the stored sound output command is transmitted in this way, the bet-related process shown in FIG. 11 is terminated, and the game control process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is resumed. The stored sound may be different from the bet sound. The bet sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that a game medal has been betted, whereas the stored sound is recognized by the player that a game medal has been stored. Any sound can be used.

  The above describes the processing when a game medal is detected (when a game medal is inserted into the game medal slot 30 in a state where the game medal can be inserted) (S400: yes). On the other hand, when no game medal is detected (S400: no), first, whether or not any bet flag is set to ON, that is, a predetermined number of game medals have already bet. It is determined whether or not there is (S428). As a result, if a prescribed number of game medals have already been bet (S428: yes), the bet-related processing shown in FIG. 11 is terminated as it is, and the game control processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is resumed.

  On the other hand, if the specified number of game medals has not been bet yet (S428: no), it is determined whether or not the bet button 34 has been operated (S430). As a result, when the bet button 34 is operated (S430: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the storage counter is larger than “0”, that is, whether or not one or more game medals are stored. (S432). As a result, when one or more game medals are stored (S432: yes), a part of the value of the storage counter is transferred to the value of the bet counter, so that the specified number within the range of the storage number. The game medals are bet until (S434). That is, if the value obtained by subtracting the value of the bet counter from the specified number (the number of remaining bets necessary to reach the specified number) is equal to or greater than the value of the storage counter (the number of stored), the value of the bet counter is calculated from the specified number. The subtracted value (the remaining number of bets necessary to reach the specified number) is transferred from the storage counter to the bet counter (subtracted from the storage counter and added to the bet counter), so that the specified number of game medals A bet is placed. On the other hand, when the value of the storage counter (the number of storage) is smaller than the value obtained by subtracting the value of the bet counter from the specified number (the remaining number of bets necessary to reach the specified number), the value of the storage counter ( (The number of storage) is transferred from the storage counter to the bet counter (subtracted from the storage counter and added to the bet counter). In this case, all the stored game medals are bet, but the bet number does not reach the specified number. Subsequently, in order to output the bet sounds for the number of bets (1 to 3) betted in the process of S434, a 1 to 3 bet sound output command for instructing the output is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 ( S436).

  Thus, in response to the operation of the bet button 34, a game medal is bet (S434) and a bet sound is output (S436), and then a bet button turn-off command is issued to turn off the bet button 34 (bet button lamp 34L). Transmission is performed toward the sub-control board 220 (S438). That is, since the bet button 34 is operated and a game medal is bet, it is no longer necessary to prompt the bet button 34 to be operated, and therefore the bet button 34 is turned off.

  Subsequently, whether or not the value of the bet counter has reached “3” as a result of shifting the value of the storage counter to the value of the bet counter (result of betting a game medal by operating the bet button 34) in S434. That is, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number of game medals have been bet (S440). When a specified number of game medals have been bet (S440: yes), a bet already flag T indicating that a specified number of game medals have been betted by a normal bet (here, a bet by operating the bet button 34). Is set to ON (S442). In addition, since the specified number of game medals bet, it is possible to operate the start lever 36 (start of the symbol variation game), so a start lamp lighting command is directed to the sub control board 220 to light the start lamp 36L. (S444). Then, the value of the bet counter is returned to “0” in preparation for the next bet count (S446). Thereafter, the bet-related process shown in FIG. 11 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS. In contrast, when the value of the storage counter is shifted to the value of the bet counter (the game medal is bet by operating the bet button 34), the value of the bet counter does not reach “3”, that is, the bet If the number of played medals has not yet reached the prescribed number (S440: no), the bet-related processing shown in FIG. 11 is terminated as it is, and the processing returns to the game control processing shown in FIGS. Even if the prescribed number of game medals have not been bet yet (S428: no), the operation of the bet button 34 is not detected (S430: no), and the operation of the bet button 34 is detected ( S430: yes) When the number of stored game medals is 0 (S432: no), the bet-related processing shown in FIG. 11 is terminated without newly betting game medals, and FIG. 6 and FIG. Return to the game control process shown.

C-3. Checkout related processing:
12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the settlement related processing. As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the settlement-related process is executed following the above-described bet-related process in the game control process (S104 in FIG. 6).

  When the settlement related process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the settlement button 40 has been operated (S604). As a result, when the settlement button 40 is operated (based on a predetermined settlement operation being performed) (S604: yes), the following processing is performed to settle the bet or the stored game medals. That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the game is in the symbol variation game or the re-game players A to C are in the winning state, the game bet or stored if the settlement button 40 is operated. Check out the medal.

  When the checkout button 40 is operated (S604: yes), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the storage counter is greater than “0”, that is, whether or not one or more game medals are stored (S606). ). As a result, if one or more game medals are stored (S606: yes), a storage settlement start command for instructing the settlement start of the stored game medals is directed to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220. A “reservation settlement start command transmission process” for transmission is performed (S608). As will be described in detail later, in the storage settlement start command transmission process, a storage settlement start command corresponding to the betting mode of the game medals is transmitted. When the storage settlement start command is received, the medal payout device 118 pays out all stored game medals, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects that the stored game medals have been settled.

  In this way, when the storage settlement start command transmission processing is performed (S608), the number of stored game medals becomes 0 by the settlement of the stored game medals, so the value of the storage counter is set to “0”. (S610). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is in progress. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to settle game medals even during the symbol variation game, and therefore it is determined whether or not the current settlement has been performed during the symbol variation game (S611). . As a result, if the symbol variation game is not in progress (S611: no), it is determined whether or not the blocker 106b is set to OFF, that is, whether or not the game medal cannot be inserted (S612). Here, the blocker 106b is set to OFF to make it impossible to insert game medals when a specified number of game medals have been bet and the number of game medals stored is 50 (upper limit). Yes. When the blocker 106b is set to OFF as described above (S612: yes), the blocker 106b is turned on so that the game medal can be inserted after the stored game medal is settled. (S614). At the same time, since a game medal can be inserted, an IN lamp lighting command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 to light the IN lamp 30L (S616).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bet button 34 (bet button lamp 34L) is lit (S618). The bet button 34 is lit when one or more game medals are stored and a specified number of game medals have not been bet. If the bet button 34 is lit (S618: yes), the stored game medal cannot be bet because the stored game medal has been settled, so the bet button 34 is turned off. Accordingly, a bet button turn-off command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S620).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of S611 that the payment has been performed during the symbol variation game (S611: no), the processes of S612 to S620 are omitted. That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game medal cannot be inserted during the symbol variation game, and therefore “a process for enabling the game medal to be inserted” is not performed. As described above, when the payment is performed during the symbol variation game, the “processing for making a game medal available” is performed after the symbol variation game is completed (see the processing in S204 or S222 in FIG. 10). Further, when the settlement is performed during the symbol variation game (S611: no), the “bet button 34 is not turned off” is not performed because the bet button 34 has already been turned off.

  The above has described the process of paying out the stored game medals (S606: yes). On the other hand, when no game medals are stored (S606: no), whether or not the bet flag T is set to ON, that is, a predetermined number of game medals are inserted or the bet button 34 is operated. It is determined whether or not a game medal is bet (S622). As a result, when a prescribed number of game medals are bet (S622: yes), a bet settlement start command for instructing the start of settlement of the bet game medals is directed to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220. Transmit (S624). When the bet settlement start command is received, the medal payout device 118 pays out all bet game medals, and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects that the bet game medals have been settled.

  Since the betting game medals have been settled, the bet flag T is set to OFF in order to eliminate the bet state of the prescribed number of game medals (S626) and the number of game medals bet is set. The value of the bet counter is set to “0” to make 0 (S628).

  The above is a description of the process of paying out game medals when no game medals are stored, but when a prescribed number of game medals have been betted by inserting game medals or by operating the bet button 34 (S622: yes). . On the other hand, if the specified number of game medals is not bet (S622: no), whether or not the value of the bet counter is “0” or more, that is, the specified number is not reached but less than that. It is determined whether or not (one or two) game medals are bet (S630). As a result, if less than the prescribed number of game medals are bet (S630: yes), a bet settlement start command is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 in order to settle the game medals being bet. (S632). Since the game medals being bet have been settled, the value of the bet counter is set to “0” so that the number of bets on the game medals is zero (S634).

  Thus, when the settlement of the stored or betted game medals is started (S604 to 634), it is determined whether or not the settlement of the game medals is completed (S636 in FIG. 13). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the payout for settlement by the medal payout device 118 has been completed. As a result, when the game medals are settled (S636: yes), a settlement completion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S638). Thereafter, the settlement-related process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIGS.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game is being performed (a rotating state in which at least one of the plurality of rotating cylinders is rotating, and a plurality of rotating cylinders). With all of the spinning cylinders stopped, the game medals bet or stored can be settled. Thereby, since the payment opportunity of a game medal can be increased, the convenience of a player can be improved. When the symbol variation game is in progress, since the betted game medal is provided for the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Therefore, of course, the betting game medals cannot be settled. In addition, in the state where the re-game players A to C are won and the game medals are automatically bet, the stored game medals can be settled, but the automatically bet game medals cannot be settled.

C-4. Storage settlement start command transmission processing:
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a storage settlement start command transmission process. As described above with reference to FIG. 12, the storage settlement start command transmission processing is executed when the stored game medals (hereinafter also referred to as “storage medals”) are settled in the settlement related processing (FIG. 12). S608).

  When the storage settlement start command transmission processing is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the bet flag T is set to ON, that is, when the stored medal is settled, a normal bet (game medal insertion) Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number of game medals have been betted (operation of the bet button 34) (S700). As a result, when a prescribed number of game medals are bet by normal betting (S700: yes), a storage settlement start command T is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S704). . In addition, even if the specified number of game medals has not been bet (S700: no), if the number of game medals less than the specified number (1 to 2) is bet by normal betting (S702: yes), a storage settlement start command T is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S704). The storage settlement start command T includes information indicating the number of game medals stored. Upon receiving the storage settlement start command T, the medal payout device 118 detects the number of storage based on the command, and Pay out game medals. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the storage settlement start command T, the CPU 221 detects that the storage medal has been settled in a state where the game medal is bet by a normal bet. When the storage settlement start command T is transmitted (S704), the storage settlement start command transmission processing shown in FIG. 14 is terminated, and the settlement related processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is restored.

  On the other hand, when the game medals are not bet by normal betting (S702: no), whether or not the bet flag A is set to ON, that is, when the stored medals are settled, It is determined whether or not an automatic bet has been placed due to the winning of the combination A (S706). As a result, if the automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer A (S706: yes), the storage settlement start command A is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S708). ). The storage settlement start command A includes information indicating the number of game medals stored. Upon receiving the storage settlement start command A, the medal payout device 118 detects the number of storage based on the command, and Pay out game medals. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the stored settlement start command A, the CPU 221 detects that the stored medal has been settled in a state where an automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer A. When the storage settlement start command A is transmitted (S708), the storage settlement start command transmission process shown in FIG. 14 is terminated, and the settlement related processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is restored.

  On the other hand, if the automatic bet is not made due to the winning of the re-gamer A (S706: no), whether or not the bet flag B is set to ON, that is, the stored medal is settled. At this time, it is determined whether or not an automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer B (S710). As a result, if the automatic bet has been placed due to the winning of the re-gamer B (S710: yes), the storage settlement start command B is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S712). ). The storage settlement start command B includes information indicating the number of game medals stored. Upon receiving the storage settlement start command B, the medal payout device 118 detects the number of storage based on the command, Pay out game medals. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the storage settlement start command B, the CPU 221 detects that the storage medal has been settled in a state where an automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer B. When the storage settlement start command B is transmitted (S712), the storage settlement start command transmission process shown in FIG. 14 is terminated, and the settlement related processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is resumed.

  On the other hand, when the automatic bet is not made due to the winning of the re-gamer B (S710: no), whether or not the bet flag C is set to ON, that is, the stored medal is settled. At this time, it is determined whether or not an automatic bet has been placed due to the winning of the re-gamer C (S714). As a result, when an automatic bet is placed due to the winning of the re-gamer C (S714: yes), a storage settlement start command C is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S716). ). The storage settlement start command C includes information indicating the number of game medals stored. Upon receiving the storage settlement start command C, the medal payout device 118 detects the number of storage based on the command, Pay out game medals. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the storage settlement start command C, the CPU 221 detects that the storage medal has been settled in a state where an automatic bet has been made due to the winning of the re-gamer C. When the storage settlement start command C is transmitted (S716), the storage settlement start command transmission process shown in FIG. 14 is terminated, and the settlement related processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is restored.

  On the other hand, when none of the betted flags (betting completed flags T, A to C) are set to ON, that is, when the stored medals are settled, the game medals are not betted (S714: no), a storage settlement start command N is transmitted to the medal payout device 118 and the sub control board 220 (S718). The storage settlement start command N includes information indicating the number of game medals stored. Upon receiving the storage settlement start command N, the medal payout device 118 detects the number of storages based on the command, Pay out game medals. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the storage settlement start command N, the CPU 221 detects that the storage medal has been settled in a state where no game medal is bet. When the storage settlement start command N is transmitted (S718), the storage settlement start command transmission processing shown in FIG. 14 is terminated, and the settlement related processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is restored.

  As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits, to the sub-control board 220, a storage settlement start command corresponding to the gaming medal bet mode when the storage medals are settled. That is, when the game medal is bet by normal betting when the stored medal is settled, a “settlement settlement start command T” is transmitted, and when the game medal is bet by the winning of the re-gamer A, When the “reservation settlement start command A” is transmitted and a game medal is bet due to the completion of the winning of the re-gamer B, the “reservation settlement start command B” is transmitted, When a bet is placed, a “reservation settlement start command C” is transmitted, and when a game medal is not bet, a “reservation settlement start command N” is transmitted.

D. Production control process:
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the effect control process in conjunction with the process by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as described above, whereby various lamps 12, various speakers 14, 114. Various effects using the effect display device 10, the rotary backlight 20L, and the like are executed. Execution of various effects is realized by the following configuration.

  The effect data ROM 224 of the sub-control board 220 stores image data (sprite data, moving image data, etc.) and audio data used for the effect. The ROM 222 of the sub control board 220 stores effect patterns corresponding to various effects. The effect pattern is data in which the type of image data and sound data used for the effect, the output position and output timing of the image data, the output volume and output timing of the sound data, the lamp lighting pattern, and the like are defined. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines an effect to be executed based on a command from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 reads an effect pattern corresponding to the effect from the ROM 222. Then, according to the read effect pattern, the effect is executed by outputting image data and sound data stored in the effect data ROM 224.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an “assist time period (hereinafter referred to as“ AT period ”)” may be started as a part of the above-described effects. As described above with reference to FIG. 9, the bell role is an internal winning that overlaps with the single role AD, and the winning of the bell role is established depending on the type of the single winning combination A to D that has been internally won. The possible operation order (push order for winning) is different. The AT period is a period during which a “navigation effect” for notifying the winning push order when the internal winning combination for the bell role is performed. Therefore, during the AT period, by operating the rotation stop buttons 38a, 38b, and 38c in accordance with the navigation effect, the player can be awarded the bell role (can receive 15 game medals). This is an advantageous period. Hereinafter, the “AT start process” and “settlement start command response process” executed as a part of the effect control process by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described.

D-1. AT start processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the AT start process. In the AT start process, a process related to the start of the AT period is performed. When the AT start process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the AT flag is set to ON (S800). The AT flag is a flag indicating that it is during the AT period. Therefore, in the determination process in S800, it is determined whether or not it is during the AT period. As a result, if it is already during the AT period (S800: yes), the AT start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not during the AT period (during the non-AT period) (S800: no), it is determined whether an internal lottery result transmission command has been received (S802). As described above with reference to FIG. 6, the internal lottery result transmission command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the internal lottery is executed.

  If an internal lottery result transmission command has been received (S802: yes), it is determined based on the command whether or not the re-game player C has been won internally (S804). As a result, when the re-game player C is won internally (S804: yes), a “red 7 uniform prompting effect” is executed to prompt the player to reverse-press and display “red 7 uniform” ( S806). Specifically, the effect display device 10 performs an effect of displaying the characters “seven red 7” and “reversely pressed”. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 9, “Red 7 Alignment” can be stopped and displayed by pressing it again in the situation where Re-Gamer C is won internally. "Reminder effect" is executed. Thereafter, the AT start process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the internal lottery result transmission command has not been received (S802: no), it is next determined whether or not a game end command has been received (S808). As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the game end command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the symbol variation game is ended. If a game end command has been received (S808: yes), it is determined based on the game end command whether or not the re-game player C has won a prize (whether or not the red 7 uniform is stopped and displayed) (S810). ). As a result, when the re-gamer C is won (S810: yes), the AT flag is set ON to start the AT period (S812), and the value of the AT counter is set to “50” (S814). ). The AT counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variation games until the AT period ends is set, and “1” is subtracted every time the symbol variation game is performed during the AT period. Therefore, in the process of S814, the value of the AT counter is set so as to continue from the start of the AT period until 50 symbol variation games are performed. Subsequently, in response to the start of the AT period, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the AT period is executed (S816). Specifically, the effect display device 10 performs an effect of displaying the characters “AT start!”. Thereafter, the AT start process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the re-gamer C is elected internally, the red 7-match prompting effect is executed, and the re-player role C is won by being reversely pressed according to the red 7-match prompt effect. If established, the AT period is started and a fanfare effect is executed. This fanfare effect ends when the next symbol variation game is started (when an internal lottery result transmission command is received).

D-2. Checkout command processing:
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the settlement command handling process. In the settlement command handling process, when a game medal is settled, a process corresponding to the storage settlement start command and the bet settlement start command transmitted from the main control board 200 is performed.

  When the adjustment start command handling process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the storage adjustment start command N is received (S900). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the storage settlement start command N is a command transmitted when the settlement medal settlement is started in a state where no game medal is bet. As a result, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state in which no game medal is bet (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is being performed (S902). As a result, when the symbol variation game is not being performed (S902: no), output of a stored settlement sound indicating that the stored medal is being settled is started via the speaker 14 (S904). Then, a demonstration effect (standby effect) indicating that the game is on standby is started (standby effect executing means) (S906). As a demonstration effect, for example, a description of the contents of the game in the gaming machine 1 and information on characters appearing in the effect performed on the gaming machine 1 are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 10. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is being performed (S902: yes), neither the output of the stored settlement sound nor the demonstration effect is started (standby effect suppression means).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game medal is not being betted (during non-symbol game), the settlement of the stored medal is started when the game medal is not bet. Start sound output and start demonstration. That is, when the stored medal is settled in the state where the game medal is not betted, the game medal is not betted or stored, so that the player ends the game in the gaming machine 1 and the game It can be determined that the machine 1 is about to leave. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 by starting a demonstration effect so as to encourage a player other than the player to start a game. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is in progress, even if the settlement medal settlement is started, the output of the pool settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started. In other words, when a demonstration effect is executed, which suggests that the game is waiting for the start of the game despite the fact that the game is in a symbol-variable game (and therefore, a player other than the player starts the game). , It will make the player feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the case of the symbol variation game, even if the stored medal is settled in a state where the game medal is not bet, the demonstration effect is not started, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable. In addition, during the symbol variation game, the symbol variation effect may be executed in conjunction with the symbol variation game. In such a case, the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect may interfere with the symbol variation effect, which may lower the game entertainment. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is being performed, even if the stored medal is settled, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started, so that it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being lowered.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a storage settlement start command T has been received (S908). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the storage settlement start command T is a command transmitted when the settlement medal settlement is started in a state where a game medal is bet by a normal bet. As a result, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the game medal is bet by the normal bet (S908: yes), the output of the stored settlement sound is started (S910). Of course, during the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Therefore, the “reservation settlement start command T indicating that a game medal is bet” is not received during the symbol variation game.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the stored medal is settled, if the game medal is bet with a normal bet, the output of the stored settlement sound starts, but the demonstration effect does not start. . That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, the game medals are still betted, so the player is expected to continue playing the game machine 1. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Therefore, even if the stored medals are settled, if the game medals are bet by normal betting, the demonstration effect is not started, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not the storage settlement start command A is received (S912). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the storage settlement start command A is a command transmitted when the settlement medal settlement is started in an automatically bet state when the re-gamer A has won a prize. As a result, when the settlement medal settlement is started in the state where the bet is made automatically due to the winning of the re-gamer A (S912: yes), the output of the accumulation settlement sound is started (S914). Then, it is notified that the player is automatically bet due to the winning of the re-gamer A (the notification effect is executed) (S916). For example, the characters “re-gamer A winning prize” are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 10. Of course, during the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Therefore, during the symbol variation game, the “reservation settlement start command A indicating that a game medal is bet” is not received.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is automatically bet by the winning of the re-gamer A, the output of the stored settlement sound starts, but the demonstration effect Does not start. That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, it is predicted that the player will continue to play the game on the gaming machine 1 because the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer A. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Therefore, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is made automatically due to the winning of the re-gamer A, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by not starting the demonstration effect. On the other hand, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is made automatically when the re-gamer A is won, it is determined that the game is in the “automatic bet state due to the completion of the re-gamer A win”. There is also a possibility that the player ends the game on the gaming machine 1 without noticing and is about to leave the gaming machine 1. Therefore, in such a case, by notifying that the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer A, the player will be disadvantaged (the player may end the game without re-playing). Profit). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, when the re-gamer A is won, the replay alignment is stopped and displayed, so there is a possibility that the player does not notice that the re-gamer A is won. Low. Therefore, in the case where the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is made automatically when the re-gamer A is won, it may be configured not to notify that the player is automatically bet due to the win of the re-gamer A. . In this way, it is possible to prevent the player who is aware that the replay match has been stopped and displayed (the winning of the re-gamer A) has been felt troublesome.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a storage settlement start command B has been received (S920). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the storage settlement start command B is a command transmitted when the settlement medal settlement is started in an automatically bet state due to the winning of the re-gamer B. As a result, when the adjustment of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is automatically made by the winning of the re-gamer B (S920: yes), the output of the stored adjustment sound is started (S922). Subsequently, it is informed that the player is automatically bet due to the winning of the re-gamer B (establishing a notification effect) (S924). For example, the characters “re-game player B winning established” are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 10 (re-game notification effect executing means). Of course, during the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Accordingly, during the symbol variation game, the “reservation settlement start command B indicating that a game medal is bet” is not received.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is automatically bet by the completion of the winning of the re-gamer B, the output of the stored settlement sound starts, but the demonstration effect Does not start. That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, it is predicted that the player will continue to play the game on the gaming machine 1 because the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer B. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Therefore, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is made automatically due to the winning of the re-gamer B, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by not starting the demonstration effect. On the other hand, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is established automatically when the re-gamer B is won, the game is determined to be in the “automatic bet state when the re-gamer B wins”. There is also a possibility that the player ends the game on the gaming machine 1 without noticing and is about to leave the gaming machine 1. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, when the re-game player B is won, a combination of symbols of a plurality of types (bell-replay-replay) is stopped and displayed. It is highly probable that the player will not notice that the prize has been won. Therefore, in such a case, by notifying that the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer B, the player will be disadvantaged (the player may end the game without re-playing). Profit).

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a storage settlement start command C has been received (S926). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the storage and settlement start command C is a command transmitted when the settlement of stored medals is started in a state where an automatic bet is established when the re-gamer C has won a prize. As a result, when the settlement medal of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is made automatically when the re-gamer C is won (S926: yes), the fact that the bet is automatically made when the re-gamer C wins is notified Is performed (informing effect is executed) (S928). For example, the characters “re-game player C winning established” are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 10. Of course, during the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Accordingly, during the symbol variation game, the “reservation settlement start command C indicating that a game medal is bet” is not received.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is automatically made by the re-game player C winning, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started. That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, it is predicted that the player will continue to play the game on the gaming machine 1 because the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer C. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, when the re-game player C is awarded, the fanfare effect is started and the AT period is started. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect may hinder the fanfare effect and lower the game entertainment. Therefore, even when the settlement of the stored medal is started, if the automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer C, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started, which gives the player a sense of incongruity. It can be prevented that the game entertainment interest is lowered. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, when the re-gamer C is won, a combination of special symbols (red 7) is stopped and displayed. There is a high possibility that a normal bet (the insertion of a game medal or the operation of the bet button 34) will be made without noticing that a winning prize has been established for the re-gamer C. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to save the trouble of the player who wants to place a normal bet by notifying that the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer C.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a bet settlement start command has been received (S930). As described above with reference to FIG. 12, the bet settlement start command is a command transmitted when starting the settlement of game medals bet by a normal bet. As a result, when the settlement of the game medals bet by the normal bet is started (S930: yes), the output of the bet settlement sound indicating that the game medals being bet is being settled via the speaker 14. Is started (S932). And the demonstration production which suggests that it is waiting for the start of a game is started (S934). Note that the bet settlement sound may be the same sound (voice data) as the stored settlement sound. Of course, during the symbol variation game, the game medal is not bet. Therefore, the bet settlement start command is not received during the symbol variation game.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the settlement of the game medals bet by the normal bet is started, the output of the bet settlement sound is started and the demonstration effect is started. That is, when the settlement of game medals bet by normal betting is started, the stored medals have already been settled. Can be judged to be leaving. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 by starting a demonstration effect so as to encourage a player other than the player to start a game.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a settlement end command has been received (S936). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, the settlement end command is a command that is transmitted when the settlement (payout) of a betted game medal or a stored medal ends. As a result, when the settlement of the game medal is completed (S936: yes), it is determined whether or not the stored settlement sound or the bet settlement sound is being output (S938). That is, as described above, even if the stored medal is being settled, the stored settlement sound or the bet settlement sound is not output when the symbol variation game or the fanfare production is being performed. It is determined whether it is in the middle (S938). As a result, when the storage adjustment sound or the bet adjustment sound is being output (S938: yes), the output of the storage adjustment sound or the bet adjustment sound being output is stopped (S940).

E. Effects obtained by the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment:
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the effects obtained by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is not being performed (during the non symbol variation game), the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the game medal is not bet. Then, the output of the stored settlement sound is started and the demonstration effect is started. That is, when the stored medal is settled in the state where the game medal is not betted, the game medal is not betted or stored, so that the player ends the game in the gaming machine 1 and the game It can be determined that the machine 1 is about to leave. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 by starting a demonstration effect so as to encourage a player other than the player to start a game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), in the case of the symbol variation game, even if the settlement medal settlement is started, the output of the pool settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started. In other words, when a demonstration effect is executed, which suggests that the game is waiting for the start of the game despite the fact that the game is in a symbol-variable game (and therefore, a player other than the player starts the game). , It will make the player feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is in progress, the demonstration effect does not start even if the stored medal is settled in a state where the game medal is not bet, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable. In addition, during the symbol variation game, the symbol variation effect may be executed in conjunction with the symbol variation game. In such a case, the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect may interfere with the symbol variation effect, which may lower the game entertainment. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is being performed, even if the stored medal is settled, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started, so that it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being lowered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the settlement of the stored medals is started in a state where the bet is established automatically by the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B, Although the output of the stored settlement sound starts, the demonstration production does not start. That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, the player continues to play the game on the gaming machine 1 because the player is automatically bet due to the winning of the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B. Is predicted. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Therefore, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where the bet is automatically made due to the winning of the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B, the player may feel uncomfortable by not starting the demonstration effect. Can be prevented. On the contrary, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is automatically bet by the winning of the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B, “automatically when the winning of the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B is established” There is also a possibility that the player has ended the game on the gaming machine 1 and is leaving the gaming machine 1 without noticing that the player is not betting. Therefore, in such a case, by notifying that the player has automatically bet due to the winning of the re-gamer A or the re-gamer B, the player is disadvantageous (the game is terminated without replaying). Can be prevented from suffering.

  In addition, when the re-game player B is won, the symbol combination (bell-replay-replay) including a plurality of types of symbols is stopped and displayed, so that the player notices that the re-game player B has won a win. Although there is a high possibility that the re-playing game A is won, the replay alignment is stopped and displayed, so it is unlikely that the player will notice that the re-playing game A has been won. Therefore, in the case where the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is made automatically when the re-gamer A is won, it may be configured not to notify that the player is automatically bet due to the win of the re-gamer A. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17D, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is automatically made by the re-gamer C winning, the stored settlement sound is output. Will not start the demonstration. That is, in this case, even if the stored medals are settled, it is predicted that the player will continue to play the game on the gaming machine 1 because the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer C. And in such a case, starting demonstration production will give a sense of discomfort to the player who is trying to continue the game. Further, when the re-gamer C is awarded, a fanfare effect is started and an AT period is started. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect may hinder the fanfare effect and lower the game entertainment. Therefore, even when the settlement of the stored medal is started, if the automatic bet is made due to the winning of the re-gamer C, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started, which gives the player a sense of incongruity. It can be prevented that the game entertainment interest is lowered. In addition, when the re-gamer C wins a winning combination, the special symbol combination (red 7) is stopped and the combination of red symbols (red 7) is stopped and displayed, so that the player has won the re-playing player C. There is a high possibility that a normal bet (inserting a game medal or operating the bet button 34) will be made without noticing. Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to save the trouble of the player who wants to place a normal bet by notifying that the player is automatically bet by winning the re-gamer C.

F. Modified example:
F-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 17B, the demonstration effect is not started when the settlement of the stored medal is started during the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the settlement of the stored medal is started during the symbol variation game, the demonstration effect may be started after the symbol variation game is finished (delayed).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed in place of the processing in the above-described embodiment (S900 to S906 in FIG. 16) in the adjustment command handling processing in the first modification. When the adjustment command handling process of the first modification is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first starts the adjustment of the stored medals whether or not the storage adjustment start command N is received, that is, the game medals are not bet. It is determined whether or not to perform (S1000). As a result, when the settlement of the stored medal is started in a state where no game medal is bet (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is being performed (S1002). As a result, when the symbol variation game is not being performed (S1002: no), the output of the stored settlement sound indicating that the stored medal is being settled is started (S1004) as in the above-described embodiment (S1004). (S1006). On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is being performed (S1002: yes), the variation settlement flag is set to ON (S1008). The variable settlement flag is a flag indicating that the settlement of the stored medal is started during the symbol variation game. In the adjustment command handling process of the first modification, when the storage adjustment start commands T and A to C are received, the same process as the process after S908 (FIG. 16) of the embodiment is performed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a demo delay execution process according to the first modification. In the first modification, the demo delay execution process is executed following the settlement command handling process. When the demonstration delay execution process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a game end command has been received, that is, whether or not the symbol variation game has ended (S1100). As a result, when the symbol variation game is ended (S1100: yes), whether or not the variable settlement flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the settlement medal settlement is started during the symbol variation game ended this time. Is determined (S1102). As a result, when the settlement medal settlement is started during the symbol variation game ended this time (S1102: yes), the demonstration production is started (S1104), and the settlement medal settlement during the next symbol variation game is started. In preparation, the variable settlement flag is set to OFF (S1106).

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the effect obtained by the first modification. As shown in FIG. 20, in the first modification, similarly to the above-described embodiment, even when the settlement medal settlement is started during the symbol variation game, neither the storage settlement sound output nor the demonstration effect is started. In other words, when a demonstration effect is executed, which suggests that the game is waiting for the start of the game despite the fact that the game is in a symbol-variable game (and therefore, a player other than the player starts the game). , It will make the player feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the case of the symbol variation game, even if the stored medal is settled in a state where the game medal is not bet, the demonstration effect is not started, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable. In addition, during the symbol variation game, the symbol variation effect may be executed in conjunction with the symbol variation game. In such a case, the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect may interfere with the symbol variation effect, which may lower the game entertainment. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is being performed, even if the stored medal is settled, the output of the stored settlement sound and the demonstration effect are not started, so that it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being lowered.

  If the demonstration effect is not started during the symbol variation effect, the demonstration effect is started (delayed) after the symbol variation game ends. That is, even when the payment is performed during the symbol variation game, when the stored medal is settled, the game medal is not betted or stored. Therefore, it can be determined that the player is about to leave the gaming machine 1 by ending the game on the gaming machine 1 after the end of the symbol variation game. Therefore, in such a case, after the end of the symbol variation game, a demonstration effect is started so as to encourage a player other than the player to start a game, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine 1. Is possible.

  As a result, in the first modification, when the settlement of the stored medal is started during the symbol variation game, while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable and degrading the game entertainment, It becomes possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1.

F-2. Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect is not executed during the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbol variation effect (in-game effect) linked to the symbol variation game is being executed (in-game effect execution means), the demonstration effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the type of the symbol variation effect. It is good also as a structure.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the execution mode of the demonstration effect in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 21, in the second modification, during the execution of the symbol variation effect A, for example, during the execution of the effect that suggests that an event with a low execution frequency or an event advantageous to the player occurs, When the settlement is performed, a demonstration effect is executed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. Further, when the stored medal is settled during execution of the symbol variation effect B, for example, during the execution of the effect with high execution frequency, the demonstration effect is executed. Further, during execution of the symbol variation effect C, for example, during execution of an effect whose execution frequency is higher than the symbol variation effect A and lower than the symbol variation game B, the demonstration effect is suppressed and executed. Specifically, the execution area of the demonstration effect on the display screen of the effect display device 10 is reduced, the volume output from the speaker 14 when the demonstration effect is executed is reduced, or the number of various lamps 12 to be lit is reduced. May be.

  As described above, by executing the demonstration effect in a manner corresponding to the type of the symbol variation effect, the demonstration effect is an obstacle to the symbol variation effect while improving the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 by executing the demonstration effect. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of gaming.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and the modification were demonstrated about this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, The range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate, and improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art normally have can be added as appropriate.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect is not executed in a state where the re-game players A to C have won the prize, but the demonstration effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the type of the re-game player who has won the win. It is good also as a structure. As an example, if the settlement medal of the stored medal is started in the state where the bet is automatically made when the re-gamer A is won, the demonstration effect is executed, and the stored medal is automatically bet when the re-gamer B is won. It may be configured such that the demonstration effect is not executed when the settlement of is started. In this way, the execution mode of the demonstration effect can be changed depending on the type of re-game player, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be improved more efficiently.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is configured that the game medals cannot be bet and stored during the symbol variation game. However, even during the symbol variation game, either of the game medals bet or the pool can be set by setting the blocker 106b to ON. You may comprise so that both can be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect is started based on the settlement start command (the storage settlement start command or the bet settlement start command) (at the timing when the settlement is started). It is good also as a structure which starts a demonstration production | presentation (at the timing which ends).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a settlement start command (a storage settlement start command or a bet settlement start command) and a settlement end command are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220. Instead of this, only one of the settlement start command and the settlement end command may be transmitted. When outputting only the settlement start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 may stop the settlement sound output when a predetermined time elapses when stopping the settlement sound output. The number of game medals to be settled based on the start command may be detected, and the output of the settlement sound may be stopped when a length of time corresponding to the number has passed. Further, when only the settlement end command is output, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 outputs a settlement sound notifying that the settlement has been completed (for example, a configuration in which voice data “settlement is completed” is output). Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect being executed may be terminated upon betting of game medals or storage of game medals. In other words, when a player bets or stores a game medal, it is considered that the player is trying to continue the game or another player is about to start the game. Therefore, in such a case, it is not necessary to suggest that the game is on standby, and the demonstration effect is ended. As a result, it is possible to suppress the demonstration effect from becoming redundant.

  In the above-described embodiment, a game medal payout (hereinafter referred to as “winning payout”) is made when a winning combination of a game player (hereinafter referred to as “small role”) for which a game medal payout is set as a privilege is performed ( The process of S158 in FIG. 7), there is a case where game medals are paid out by payment (hereinafter referred to as “payout payment”) (FIG. 12). In the embodiment described above, since the payout is performed even during the symbol variation game, the game medals are paid out to the medal payout device 118 unless the payout payout timing and the payout payout timing are adjusted. There is a risk that problems may occur due to overlapping instructions. Therefore, the winning payout timing and the settlement payout timing may be any one of the following configurations (1) to (5) or a configuration in which a plurality are combined.

  (1) A configuration in which the payout / payout is started after completion of the payout / payment when the payout / payout start condition is satisfied (when the checkout button 40 is operated). Configuration that does not hold (invalid even if the settlement button 40 is operated), (3) If the start condition for winning / paying is established during the settlement (when the small role is won), the payout / payout is started after the settlement / payout ends. (4) A configuration in which, when a payout start condition is established during a symbol variable game in which a small combination is internally won, a payout payout is started after completion of a winning / dispensing related to the symbol variable game, (5) A configuration in which the payment start condition is not satisfied during the internal symbol winning game.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cylinder-type game machine (game machine), 20a, 20b, 20c ... Cylinder, 30 ... Game medal insertion slot (insertion slot), 36 ... Start lever (rotation start member), 38a, 38b, 38c ... Cylinder Stop button (rotation stop member), 30L ... IN lamp, 34 ... Bet button, 34L ... Bet button lamp, 36L ... Start lamp, 106b ... Blocker, 106s ... Medal detection sensor, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (storage) Data storage means, settlement means, first bet number setting means, second bet number setting means), 203 ... RAM, 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (standby effect executing means, standby effect suppressing means, in game) Effect executing means, re-game notification effect executing means).

Claims (3)

By setting the specified number of bets, it is possible to start a game in which a plurality of types of symbols provided on the outer peripheral surface are rotated and stopped, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed when the plurality of times are stopped A spinning machine that gives a predetermined profit based on a combination,
A slot through which game media are loaded;
Reservation data storage means for storing, as storage data, the number of game media thrown into the slot,
When a predetermined settlement operation is performed in a rotating cylinder rotation state in which at least one of the plurality of rotating cylinders is rotating and a rotating cylinder stop state in which all of the plurality of rotating cylinders are stopped, Checkout means for paying out game media based on the stored data;
Standby effect execution means for executing a predetermined standby effect based on the settlement operation being performed;
When the settlement operation is performed in the rotating state, the standby effect suppressing means for suppressing execution of the standby effect;
A spinning cylinder gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
The standby effect suppression means delays the start time of the standby effect when the settlement operation is performed in the rotating state of rotation, as compared to the case where the settlement operation is performed in the state of rotation of the rotating cylinder. This is a spinning machine. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In-game effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in the game in the rotating state,
The standby effect suppression means suppresses execution of the standby effect in a different manner based on the type of the in-game effect when the settlement operation is performed during the execution of the in-game effect. A torso-type game machine.

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