JP2015204942A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which players' amusement is enhanced by a generation of advance notice presentation at an adequate timing and at an adequate rate.SOLUTION: When additional grant determination means determines an additional grant of a special game before the end of a residual period of the special game, additional grant execution means executes the additional grant after the end of the residual period. Continuation advance notice presentation execution control means, depending on a length of a residual period of the special game being executed, performs a lottery as to whether or not to execute a continuation advance notice presentation with respect to a continuation of the special game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball ball game machine or a revolving game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine equipped with an AT (assist time) function that makes it easy to win a prize by notifying internally winning small roles, pressing order, and the like is known. The AT is normally performed with a specific number of games as one set, but there is a possibility that the number of games is added according to the internal lottery and may continue over a plurality of sets.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs an effect of giving a notice or suggestion to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT will continue or whether or not to enter the probability variation state. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 executes suggestion effects at different rates when the gaming state is a high probability state (when probability change) and when the game state is a low probability state (when non-probability change) (patent) Literature 1 / paragraphs 0281 to 0286, FIG. 35).

JP 2013-165807 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, for example, in a state shortly after moving to the stage where the suggestion effect is executed, since the occurrence opportunity of the suggestion effect itself is small, even if the suggestion effect does not occur, The possibility that it has become considerable remains, and the player's expectation can be sustained.

  However, if the suggestion effect does not occur even after a game is played for a while after moving to the stage where the suggestion effect is executed, the expectation of the high probability state is almost lost, and the interest of the player is lowered. On the other hand, if the occurrence probability of the suggestive effect is set high, the player can see that the effect is often seen but is a lie effect, and if the occurrence rate of the suggestive effect is kept low, a monotonous game characteristic with no suggestive effect at all End up.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest of a player by generating a notice effect at an appropriate timing and at an appropriate rate.

  A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention relates to a lottery means for determining a winning combination by performing a lottery for a plurality of types of winning combinations, a gaming result display means capable of displaying a gaming result according to the determined winning combination, and a game A gaming machine comprising: game information display means capable of displaying information; and special game granting means capable of granting a special game for a predetermined period that is advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game. The game granting means includes: an additional grant determining means capable of determining the additional grant of the special game before the end of the remaining period; and an additional grant executing means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period ends. And during the special game, A continuation notice effect execution control means for controlling execution of a continuation notice effect relating to the continuation of the special game is provided, and the continuation notice effect execution control means determines whether to execute the continuation notice effect according to the length of the remaining period. The lottery is performed.

  The second invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, the additional grant of the special game includes a rendering effect that makes it appear that the determined period of additional grant is given in a plurality of times.

  According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, the continuation notice effect includes at least a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the special game, and a continuation confirmation effect that notifies the continuation decision of the special game. Is included.

  In a fourth aspect based on the third aspect, the continuation notice effect execution control means does not perform a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation suggestion effect after the continuation confirmation effect is executed. .

  A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention relates to a lottery means for performing a lottery on a plurality of types of combinations and determining a winning combination, a game result display unit capable of displaying a game result in accordance with the determined winning combination, and a game A gaming machine comprising: game information display means capable of displaying information; and special game granting means capable of granting a special game for a predetermined period that is advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game. The game granting means includes: an additional grant determining means capable of determining the additional grant of the special game before the end of the remaining period; and an additional grant executing means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period ends. Having the special game and In the case where it is determined that the additional addition has been determined, it is provided with a continuation confirmation effect execution control means for controlling execution of a continuation confirmation effect for notifying the confirmation of the continuation of the special game, In accordance with the length, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the continuation effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to generate a continuation notice effect at an appropriate timing and at an appropriate rate, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of an Example. The figure which showed the effective winning line. The figure which showed all the designs used. The figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence of each drum. The block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the swivel type game machine of an Example. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main control board of FIG. 4, and an effect control board. Correspondence table (1) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table (2) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table (3) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table of winning roles and winning roles. The figure which shows the kind of AT continuation notice effect, and its appearance rate. The figure explaining (a) AT continuation notice pattern 1 and (b) AT continuation notice pattern 2 (1st Example). (C) AT continuation notice pattern 3 and (d) AT continuation notice pattern 4 (second embodiment). The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing reel effect processing in FIG. 11. The flowchart which shows the rotation rotation start setting process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a spinning cylinder stop process in FIG. 11. 12 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process in FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the first embodiment performs a lottery on a plurality of types of winning combinations, determines a winning combination, a gaming result display unit capable of displaying a gaming result according to the determined winning combination, and a game A game information display means capable of displaying information relating to the game, and a special game granting means capable of giving a special game for a predetermined period of time that is advantageous to the player in comparison with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established. The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game, A special game granting means, an additional grant determining means capable of determining an additional grant of the special game before the end of the remaining period; an additional grant executing means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period; In the special game Continuation notice effect execution control means for controlling execution of the continuation notice effect related to the continuation of the special game, wherein the continuation notice effect execution control means executes the continuation notice effect according to the length of the remaining period? A lottery of no.

  In the first embodiment, for example, when the specific combination is won, the additional grant determining means determines the additional grant of the game with respect to the special game for the predetermined period currently given. The additional grant execution means performs additional grant after the end of the remaining period of the special game when the additional grant is determined. Therefore, the special game continues as long as the remaining number of times remains.

  The special game is not limited to the number of games, and is managed in actual or pseudo time, that is, “period”. In addition, when the special game period ends, in addition to the remaining number of times and the lapse of time, the number of game medals acquired (predetermined difference), the number of wins for a specific role may reach a predetermined number, etc. .

  Then, the continuous notice effect execution control means lots whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and when the lottery is won, the continuous notice effect is executed by a liquid crystal display device, a decoration lamp, or the like. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation regarding continuation. The continuation notice effect includes a lie notice effect that is executed when continuation is not confirmed.

  Here, the continuation notice effect execution control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation notice effect according to the length of the remaining period of the special game being executed. For example, by performing the lottery from the time when the remaining period is reduced to some extent, it is possible to prevent frequent lies from being continuously noticed. Thereby, a notice effect can be generated at an appropriate timing and ratio, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is preferable that the additional grant of the special game includes a rendering effect that makes it appear as if the determined period of additional grant is divided into a plurality of times.

  In addition of special games, for example, “200 games” is often given first, and the number of times gradually decreases. It may appear as if it was given separately.

  For example, when the “50 games” are performed, it is possible to repeat the giving of the “50 games” while making it seem that the special game has once ended and performing the continuous notice effect. Thereby, a gaming machine with a high production effect can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, the continuation notice effect may include at least a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the special game and a continuation confirmation effect that notifies the continuation confirmation of the special game. preferable.

  In this embodiment, the continuation notice effect execution control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the special game, as well as a continuation confirmation effect that notifies the continuation confirmation of the special game. A lottery to determine whether or not to execute is performed. Accordingly, a plurality of types of notice effects can be generated in various patterns, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, it is preferable that the continuation notice effect execution control means does not perform a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation suggestion effect after the continuation confirmation effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the continuation notice effect execution control means draws lots whether or not the continuation suggestion effect is executed only before the continuation confirmation effect is executed. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the useless continuous suggestion effect which does not contribute to a player's expectation can be prevented.

  The gaming machine according to the second embodiment performs a lottery regarding a plurality of types of winning combinations, determines a winning combination, a gaming result display unit capable of displaying a gaming result according to the determined winning combination, and a game A game information display means capable of displaying information relating to the game, and a special game granting means capable of giving a special game for a predetermined period of time that is advantageous to the player in comparison with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established. The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game, A special game granting means, an additional grant determining means capable of determining an additional grant of the special game before the end of the remaining period; an additional grant executing means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period; In the special game When the additional grant has been determined, it further comprises a continuation confirmation effect execution control means for controlling the execution of the continuation determination effect for notifying the continuation of the special game. Depending on the length of the period, a lottery is performed as to whether to execute the continuation effect.

  In the second embodiment, the continuation advance notice execution control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation finalization effect according to the remaining number of games in the special game being executed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being less interested due to the occurrence of the continuation finalization effect at an early stage in the special game.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, details of the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

<1. Mechanical configuration>
FIG. 1 shows an external appearance of a rotating type gaming machine. First, the swivel type gaming machine includes a housing 1 for storing various gaming parts to be used for games, and a front door 2 attached to the front side of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

  The front door 2 is provided with a rotary drum visually recognizing portion 3 at substantially the center thereof, and the rotary drums (reels) 5a, 5b, and 5c are provided side by side so as to be visible from the player side. ing.

  Each of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c has a symbol arrangement band (see FIG. 3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are applied to the outer periphery thereof, and displays a game result by a combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped. A body device 210 is configured.

  Although details of the symbol arrangement band will be described later, 21 frames of symbols constituting the role are arranged in the rotation direction in the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c. In particular, there is no restriction on the design, and various designs can be adopted.

  The rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are configured to be rotationally driven by the rotating cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 4), each of which is a pulse motor, and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c rotate to The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The spinning cylinders 5a to 5c correspond to “game result display means” of the present invention.

  Note that the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are not limited to mechanical spinning cylinders that are physically rotated or stopped using an electrical drive source such as the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c, and are similar to liquid crystal display devices. It may also be a dramatic rotator displayed on a display device and rotated or stopped on the image. The number of revolving cylinders is not limited to three, and may be four or more.

  A winning line 3a is applied to the spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3 so as to cross the center. On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) 3a, the winning combination is confirmed and stopped when the combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped matches the winning combination in the internal lottery. A game medal corresponding to the symbol combination is awarded to the player.

  A liquid crystal display device 4 (LCD unit) is provided on the upper part of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3 as a display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2. Further, the liquid crystal screen 4 a of the liquid crystal display device 4 is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The player can visually recognize the liquid crystal screen 4a from the front side.

  On the liquid crystal screen 4a, images and moving images (effects) associated with the game are displayed. Further, the liquid crystal display device 4 displays various information relating to the game, and therefore corresponds to the “game information means” of the present invention. In the AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) gaming state in which the player is notified of the operating procedure in order to win the winning combination, it functions as a main informing means.

  In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 4 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an image display device using electronic paper, a plasma display (PDP), etc., a rotary drum, a display device with 7 segments, Alternatively, a combination of these may be used.

  In addition, movable bodies 6a and 6b having a hand shape are provided at a position covering a part of the liquid crystal screen 4a. The movable bodies 6a and 6b operate as effects according to the progress of the game. Specifically, one or both of the movable bodies 6a and 6b drop at high speed to a position below the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Next, a medal slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium to be used for a game is provided at a step portion below the reel visual recognition part 3. Further, a range stored in a storage device (a device having a function of storing game medals inserted into a gaming machine or game medals acquired by winning and storing the number of stored medals by an electromagnetic method), that is, A MAXBET button 8 is provided which can pseudo-insert a maximum number of game medals at a time within the credited range.

  Furthermore, there are provided a cross key 9 used for checking the game history and adjusting the volume, and an effect button 10 for enabling the operation when the operation is prompted on the liquid crystal screen 4a. For example, when the player operates the effect button 10, the image being executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a changes, or the above-described movable bodies 6a and 6b operate.

  Next, on both the left and right sides of the swivel visual recognition unit 3, there are provided decorative lamp units 13 for producing effects associated with the game by decorating the light according to the light emission color and light emission mode (flashing / lighting, increase / decrease of light emission intensity, etc.) It has been. The decorative lamp unit 13 can notify the player of an operation procedure for acquiring a winning combination in an AT game.

  An operation panel 14 provided in a horizontally long shape on the lower side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3 includes a rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 for rotating the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c all at once, and the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (hereinafter referred to collectively as “rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12”) are provided. Further, a stored medal settlement button 15 is provided on the left side of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 to return and settle the stored game medals.

  The spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 is provided with a light emitting device (LED) for notifying the player whether or not the operation is effective, and the light emitting mode (light emitting color, lighting) of the LED. , Blinking, extinguishing, etc.) to notify the validity / invalidity of the operation.

  Further, below the operation panel unit 14, there is provided a decorative panel unit 17 which is provided with colors and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine. Furthermore, a horizontally long medal tray 18 that is integrally attached to the front door 2 is provided below the decorative panel portion 17, and this medal tray 18 is connected to a game medal payout device (a hopper unit 500 described later). A game medal payout opening 19 is provided for discharging the paid out game medals and the returned game medals to the front side.

  Speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 as sound output units for outputting performance sound effects accompanying the game to the outside. The speaker 16 can also notify the player of an operation procedure for acquiring a winning combination in an AT game.

  Next, FIG. 2A shows an effective winning line of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine. As shown in the figure, the middle straight line (broken line) is the only effective winning line. For example, in the case of winning the bell role in the internal lottery, when the symbol combination is arranged on the middle straight line, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are awarded. In the above case, the winning combination of the bell in the internal lottery is called a winning combination, and when actually winning, the winning combination becomes the winning combination.

  Next, FIG. 2B shows all symbols constituting the winning combination. As shown in the figure, there are 10 types of symbols that make up the game. “Bar”, “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” are usually used as symbols that make up the bonus. However, since this spinning machine has no big bonus or regular bonus, these symbols are mainly used. A small role is formed (details will be described later).

  There are two types of watermelon patterns, “Watermelon 1” and “Watermelon 2”, which constitute various small roles in addition to “Watermelon role”. In addition, there are two types of cherry designs, “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2”, which constitute various small roles in addition to “Cherry role”. “Replay”, “bell”, and “blank” are each one type.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a developed view of the symbol arrangement band of each cylinder. The left column is the spinning drum 5a of the spinning cylinder game machine of FIG. 1, the middle row is the same spinning drum 5b, and the right column is the symbol layout corresponding to the spinning drum 5c. Each column has 21 frames, and frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned from the bottom.

  The player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c for the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c that vary in each game, and stops the fluctuation. When a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on the effective winning line, a game medal corresponding to the combination is paid out.

<2. Circuit configuration>
(2-1. Overall configuration)
Next, the control system of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a control device of the spinning cylinder game machine according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the swing type gaming machine has a main control board 400 that controls the overall game operation, and a sub-control that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls effects by image, light, or sound. The unit 410 and the power supply board 440 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply are mainly configured.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 for controlling the effect apparatus and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display apparatus 4 as an image display apparatus is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. Has been. In addition, when power is turned on to the swivel-type game machine, the power board 440 transmits a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board.

  The main control board 400 has a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAXBET switch 8 a for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and a rotation rotation start lever 11 on the main control board 400. A rotating rotation start switch 11a for detecting an operation, a stored medal settlement switch 15a for detecting an operation of a stored medal settlement button 15, and a stop switch board 360 are connected, and signals are input from these switches and the like.

  In addition, the stop switch board 360 is provided inside the rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ that detect the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c. Provided LEDs (not shown) are mounted.

  Further, the main control board 400 includes a spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the spinning cylinder 210 via the rotary relay board 330, and a spinning cylinder position detection sensor. 212a, 212b, and 212c are connected to the sensors (sensors provided in each of the spinning cylinders to detect the position of the symbol and the rotation of the spinning cylinder).

  The main control board 400 controls the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c to realize the rotating operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c and the stopping operation of stopping the rotating drums 5a to 5c at target positions.

  A hopper unit 500 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. In the hopper unit 500, a payout control board 450, a medal payout sensor 520, and a hopper motor 510 are arranged.

  The payout control board 450 controls driving of the hopper motor 510 based on a payout control command related to payout of game medals transmitted from the main control board 400, and pays out a desired number of game medals. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520.

  Further, a full detection sensor 600 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. This is a sensor attached to a sub tank (not shown), and outputs a full detection signal when a game medal is full and cannot be accepted any more.

  Further, the external control terminal board 310 is connected to the main control board 400. The external concentration terminal board 310 transmits predetermined game information to the hall computer HC that comprehensively manages the gaming machines in the entire hall.

  Further, a rotating drum setting board 430 is connected to the main control board 400. The reel setting board 430 is a setting key switch for inserting a setting key possessed by a person concerned with the hall, and changes the “setting” that changes the game play rate on condition that the setting key is inserted. A reset switch or the like is provided for canceling an abnormal state in the game operation (not shown). The rotating drum setting board 430 detects the operation of each switch described above and outputs the signal.

  An effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460 connected via the effect I / F board 340 are connected to the main control board 400. The effect control board 420 is a control board that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls the speaker 16 and the LED board 380. In addition, the effect control board 420 receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 400 and transmits a liquid crystal control command associated therewith to the liquid crystal control board 460.

  In response to the liquid crystal control command, the liquid crystal control board 460 drives and controls the liquid crystal display device 4 to display an image according to the content of the effect, thereby realizing an effect by the image. The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a liquid crystal control CPU, a liquid crystal control RAM, a liquid crystal control ROM, an image ROM, a video RAM, an image IC, etc. (not shown).

  Based on the liquid crystal control command, the liquid crystal control CPU determines the contents of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 by the image control program stored in the liquid crystal control ROM. The liquid crystal control RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the liquid crystal control CPU executes the image control program.

  The image IC reads out image data in accordance with the effect determined by the liquid crystal control CPU from the image ROM, forms an image, and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 4. The video RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data generated when the image IC forms an image.

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 420 and the liquid crystal control board 460 are separate boards, but they are integrally configured as an effect section having the functions of these boards and mounted on one board. Also good.

(2-2. Main control board)
Next, the circuit configuration of the main control board 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 400 is a control board that governs overall control of gaming operations of the swivel type gaming machine.

  The main control board 400 is connected to the I / O port circuit 402, the counter circuit 403, and the main control board 400 for inputting / outputting signals to / from each board connected to the main control board 400, centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. I / F (interface) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate exchange of signals with a connected external peripheral board, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are provided. The main control board 400, particularly the one-chip microcomputer 401, corresponds to the “lottery means” of the present invention.

  The operation control of the game in the spinning type gaming machine is performed by the above-described circuits in cooperation with each other centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. Further, the one-chip microcomputer 401 controls the overall game operation by transmitting a control signal (including a control command) for controlling the game operation to the peripheral board.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 includes a main ROM 401a, a main RAM 401b, and a main CPU 401c. Further, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d having a function of generating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of measuring time, and an interrupt controller circuit 401e for giving an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c are provided.

  The main ROM 401a is used for a plurality of types of stop control used in the stop control of the rotating cylinder, in addition to a game operation control program (a program storing how to operate the rotating game machine itself). A stop control table, a lottery value table used when determining a winning combination by lottery, a payout number data table in which a payout number corresponding to a winning combination is defined, and the like are stored.

  The main RAM 401b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the main CPU 401c executes the gaming operation control program.

  The main CPU 401c uses the CTC 401d to exhibit a timekeeping function, etc., and executes the game operation control program stored in the main ROM 401a to perform general processing related to the progress of the game.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit (not shown). The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are arranged. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  Further, the motor drive circuit 407 outputs a control signal for controlling the driving of the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401. The rotation control and stop control of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c are performed by a one-chip microcomputer 401 and a motor drive circuit 407, which constitute stop control means.

  Next, rotation control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by the stop control device will be described. The motor drive circuit 407 outputs drive pulse signals to the rotary drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401.

  The motor drive circuit 407 generates the output phase pattern 504 times (the number of steps of one symbol is set to rotate once by the 1-2 phase excitation method) as the drive pulse signal necessary for rotating the cylinders 5a to 5c once. 24 counts, and there are 21 positions to advance the symbol by one frame), and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c is controlled.

  In addition, detection signals from the rotation position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401. These detection signals are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401 as reset signals indicating the reference positions of the cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 clears the rotating exciter output counter that counts the number of outputs of the output phase pattern to be supplied to the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c when the reset signal is input. While sequentially updating the output counter, the motor driving circuit 407 is controlled to realize the rotation operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 grasps the number of symbol steps from the reference position by monitoring the count values of the rotating cylinder excitation output counters of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c, and determines the reference position (in the embodiment, the lower position in the frame). To identify which symbol is moving.

  Next, stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c will be described. The one-chip microcomputer 401 refers to a lottery result obtained by the lottery means and a stop control table (not shown) that defines a stop control pattern corresponding to the lottery result, and each time the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated. The type of symbols to be stopped on the active winning line is determined.

  Then, the output phase pattern signal to the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c is controlled so that the determined symbol is stopped on the effective winning line within the predetermined number of drawn frames, and the spinning cylinders 5a to 5a are moved to the target positions. 5c is stopped.

  Specifically, at the timing when the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated, the symbol information (stop operation symbol number) existing at the reference position at this time is acquired, and the stop operation symbol number and the lottery result are obtained. Based on the corresponding stop control table, the number of symbols to be drawn is determined, and the rotating drum is stopped.

  If the difference between the symbol constituting the winning combination and the stop operation symbol number is within a predetermined number of drawn frames (up to four in the embodiment), the symbol constituting the winning combination is placed on the predetermined effective winning line. The turning cylinder is controlled to be retracted.

  In addition, since the symbol stopped on the effective winning line is automatically determined from the symbol stopped at the above-mentioned reference position, which symbol is stopped on the effective winning line of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is grasped every time the rotating cylinder stops. Can be done.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the timing of the stop operation of the spinning cylinder by the player, the stop control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is performed within the range of the maximum number of draws in order to match the winning combination as much as possible on the effective winning line. Done.

(2-3. Production control board)
Next, the effect control board 420 of the sub control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 is a control board that controls the speaker 16, the LED board 380, and the liquid crystal control board 460.

  The effect control board 420 is similar to the I / O port circuit 422 and the counter circuit 403 that input and output signals to and from the effect I / F board 340 connected to the effect control board 420 with the one-chip microcomputer 421 as the center. A counter circuit 423 having the above functions. The effect control board 420, particularly the one-chip microcomputer 421, corresponds to the “special game granting means” and the “continuation notice effect execution control means” of the present invention.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 includes a sub-ROM 421a, a sub-RAM 421b, and a sub-CPU 421c. In addition, an interrupt signal is sent to the CTC 421d and the sub-CPU 421c having a function of generating periodic interrupts, a pulse output of a fixed period, and a time measurement function. An interrupt controller circuit 421e is provided.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 selects one effect mode from the “effect mode selection table” (see FIG. 8) based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 400 and the power-on signal from the power supply board 440. . In addition, the one-chip microcomputer 421 outputs a light emission command for LED control, a voice command for speaker control, a liquid crystal control command, and the like necessary for displaying the selected effect mode.

  In the sub ROM 421a, there is an effect pattern table (not shown) that defines the content of the effect accompanying the game, in addition to the effect control program (a program describing how to operate the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 4). It is remembered.

  Further, the sub RAM 421b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program.

  Similar to the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c uses the CTC 421d to exhibit a clocking function and a timer interrupt function, and executes the above-described effect control program stored in the sub ROM 421a to control various effect devices, and to display liquid crystal A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the control board 460.

  Similar to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit (not shown). The sub CPU 421c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the effect processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the effect random number value. This effect random number is mainly used to determine a target effect pattern from the effect pattern table.

<3. Various tables>
(3-1. Correspondence table of winning combination and number of payouts: FIGS. 6A to 6C)
6A to 6C are correspondence tables of winning combinations and payout numbers of the swivel type gaming machine. The role names in the table indicate winning combinations, and there are a total of 82 types, 31 categories from “CBB” to “Chance C”.

  “Combination composition” in the table indicates a symbol combination of winning combination. For example, in the case of “CBB”, the left column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5a is “blue 7”, the middle column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5b is “Cherry 2”, and the right column corresponding to the rotating cylinder 5c is “blank”. . In the following, the role composition is expressed as “blue 7, cherry 2, blank”.

  There are three types of “type” in the table: “act”, “replay”, and “winning”. “Activation” is a role that triggers a transition to a specific gaming state, and no gaming medal is paid out. In addition, “re-game” is a role in which a game can be played again, and there is no payout. The “winning” is a role in which a payout according to the number of bets, that is, a payout of game medals can be obtained.

  “Payout” in the table is the number of payouts, and “2” and “3” indicate the number of medals bet in the game. In the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the number of bets is three in the normal gaming state and two in the pseudo bonus operating state (AT gaming state).

[Bonus role]
As a bonus combination, there is a category number “CBB”. As described above, the role composition of “CBB” is “Blue 7 / Cherry 2 / Blank”, and no game medal is paid out.

  The bonus combination is allowed to carry over the winning flag to the next game. In other words, even if the player cannot win the symbol combination on the effective winning line in the game won in the bonus combination, the winning combination will not be lost and the combination of the bonus combination will be stopped in the next and subsequent games. Can be made.

  In the case of the revolving type gaming machine of the embodiment, “CBB” is won with a high probability (for example, 1 / 4.5), but if the bonus combination cannot be arranged in the bonus winning game, the winning flag is carried over to the next game. . When the CBB is in an internal winning state, it shifts to an RT (replay time) game in which the winning probability of “re-game player” described later increases.

  In this RT game, reel control is performed so that the “re-game” and other small roles are preferentially awarded, so that the player cannot arrange the bonus roles as long as the small role is won. In other words, the normal game of this spinning machine is always performed with the bonus combination winning flag carried over.

[Re-playing role]
There are a total of 22 types of replaying players (replays) with division numbers 2 to 14 (see FIG. 6A). The re-game player is a player who can start the next game by simulating the same number of game medals inserted in the current game when winning.

  That is, the player can give a predetermined game start condition and start the next game without inserting a game medal (including pseudo insertion from credit). In the point that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medals, the player has a game value like the game medals.

  In addition to the combination of replay symbols such as “Replay / Replay / Replay”, all the symbols such as “Watermelon 1 / Cherry 1 / Bell” and “Watermelon 1 / Blank / Bell” are not available. There are also combinations.

  The role names “chance replay 1” and “chance replay 2” correspond to “weak rare roles” that can trigger the transition to an advantageous gaming state. Also, the role names “Red 7 complete replay 1” to “Red 7 complete replay 3” are also special re-playing roles, and enter the AT gaming state through winning of these roles.

  For example, when a condition for shifting to AT gaming is established by lottery of the sub-control means, and the role names “Red 7 Match Replay 1” to “Red 7 Match Replay 3” are won, an operation is performed so that Red 7 can be aligned. The procedure is announced. When the player performs an operation according to this operation procedure, red 7 is actually aligned on the effective pay line, and then the AT game starts.

[Bell role]
There are a total of 26 types of bells with division numbers 15 to 24 (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). In addition to the combination of bell symbols such as “Bell Bell Bell”, there are combinations such as “Replay Bell Replay” that do not have all the symbols. The payout of the bell role is 2 in the AT gaming state and 9 or 3 in the normal gaming state (the role name “middle bell 1”, “lower right bell 1”).

  “Belle Hazle” with division numbers 17 to 24 also belongs to the bell role. In particular, in the normal gaming state, when the “push order bell” related to the operation procedure of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 is won, there is no notification of the operation procedure, so the procedure is incorrect. However, if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a bell-haze symbol can be pulled in, this is won. It should be noted that the payout of bell haze is two in the AT gaming state and one in the normal gaming state.

[As watermelon]
There are a total of 11 types of watermelon roles with division number 25 (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). There are two types of watermelon designs, but there are combinations that include bells and cherries as well as combinations of these watermelon designs.

  The watermelon combination corresponds to a “weak rare combination” or a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The number of watermelon payouts is 2 for the AT gaming state and 3 for the normal gaming state.

[Cherry role]
There are a total of 19 types of cherry roles with division numbers 26 to 28 (see FIG. 6C). There are also two types of cherry symbols, but the role composition is a combination mainly including symbols such as “Cherry 1”, “Bar”, “Watermelon 2” and the like.

  The cherry role also corresponds to a “weak rare role” or a “strong rare role” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The payout of the cherry role is two in the AT gaming state and one in the normal gaming state.

[Chance role]
Finally, there are a total of three kinds of chance combinations (section numbers 29 to 31) (see FIG. 6C). There are three types of role names “Chance 1”, “Chance 2” and “Chance 3”, and the role composition is “Replay Watermelon 2 Blank”, “Bell Watermelon 2 Replay” and “Blank Cherry 2”, respectively. “Blank”.

  The chance combination corresponds to a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The chance combination payout is two in the AT gaming state and one in the normal gaming state.

(3-2. Correspondence table of winning roles and winning roles: Fig. 7)
FIG. 7 is a correspondence table of the winning combination and winning combination of the spinning cylinder game machine. Here, the winning combination is indicated by a division number in FIGS.

  In the normal gaming state, there is a possibility that a total of 46 types of numbers “1” to “46” may be won, and the winning combination depends on the winning combination. In some cases, a non-winning (pure loss) number “0” is selected. On the other hand, during the bonus, the number “47” is “CBB”.

  For example, in the case of “normal replay 1” with the number “1”, since the division numbers are “2” to “6”, the division names “normal replay A” to “normal replay E” are operated by the player. One of the winning combinations corresponding to is won (see FIG. 6A).

  In the case of “middle left and right 9 bell 1” of the number “26”, the division numbers are “15”, “17”, and “23”. This is a so-called push order bell in which nine payouts can be obtained by operating the stop button in the order of “middle”, “left”, and “right”. Since the operation procedure is notified during the AT game, the “middle bell” of the division number “15” can be won by the player operating according to the notification.

  On the other hand, if the operation procedure is wrong, a “left bell loser A” with a division number “17” or a “middle bell loser” with a division number “23” can be won (see FIGS. 6A and 6B).

  Specifically, when the first stop operation coincides with the procedure (“middle” button operation), control is performed so that “bell” is pulled into the middle stage of the rotating drum 5b, so that “bell” actually stops, The possibility of winning "Bell" remains. However, if the operation procedure is mistaken next (for example, “right” button operation), the reel control target is changed to “middle bell loss”, and therefore “replay” or “watermelon 2” is drawn into the middle stage of the rotating drum 5c. This eliminates the possibility of winning the “middle bell”.

  If “watermelon 1” or “watermelon 2” stops in the middle stage of the rotating drum 5a by the last stop operation (“left” button operation), “middle bell lose” is won. On the other hand, if "Watermelon 1" or "Watermelon 2" does not stop, it will come off.

  If the procedure is wrong in the first stop operation (for example, “left” button operation), for example, “replay” is controlled to be pulled into the middle stage of the rotating cylinder 5a. "Will no longer win, but there is still a possibility that" Left Bell Hazle A "will win.

  Numbers “40” to “45” are rare roles with low winning probabilities. When a rare combination is won, a winning notification or some advance notice is usually generated in the liquid crystal screen 4a, so that the player can arrange corresponding winning combinations.

<4. Production and announcement>
(4-1. Types of AT continuation notice effect: Fig. 8)
Next, the AT continuation notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. The AT continuation notice effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the AT game to the player during an AT game (corresponding to the “special game” of the present invention) or notifies the player that the continuation is confirmed.

  In the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the number of games (the number of games) of AT games that are initially given to the player is determined on the condition that a specific winning combination is established. Whether or not to continue the AT game beyond the number of special games (corresponding to the “remaining period” of the present invention) at that time according to the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the establishment of a winning combination in the AT game It is determined.

  When it is determined to continue the AT game, the number of additional games to be added to the AT game being executed is determined. The addition of the number of games is performed when the game for the current number of special games is completed.

  Since the addition of the number of games (specific number of additions and the number of additional sets) becomes clear at the end of the game for the current number of special games, the continuation of the AT game is not displayed externally at the previous stage. That is, it is a state determined only internally. Therefore, the player will infer or recognize whether or not to continue the AT game based on the AT continuation notice effect.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating types of AT continuation notice effects. There are three types of AT continuation notice effects: notices A to C. In the AT game, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the AT continuation notice effect, and when the lottery is won, the AT continuation notice effect is executed.

  “Notice A” is an effect (one of the “continuation suggestion effects” of the present invention) that suggests the possibility of continuation with the message “May continue?” AT games when “Notice A” occurs The expected level of continuation is 20%. Further, the winning probability (notice appearance rate) in the execution lottery of “notice A” is 1/40 when the continuation of the AT game is decided, and 1/10 when the continuation of the AT game is not decided. It is.

  “Notice B” is an effect that suggests the possibility of continuation with the message “Continuously rich?” (One of the “continue suggestion effects” of the present invention), and the AT game when “Notice B” occurs The degree of continuation expectation is 50%. In addition, the winning probability (notice appearance rate) in the execution lottery of “Notice B” is 1/20 when the continuation of the AT game is determined and when the continuation of the AT game is not determined.

  “Preliminary notice C” is an effect (equivalent to the “continuous confirmed effect” of the present invention) for notifying the confirmation of continuation with the message “Continue confirmed!” The winning probability (notice appearance rate) in the execution lottery of “Notice C” is 1/20 when it is determined to continue the AT game. If the AT game continuation is not decided, the lottery for the advance notice C is not performed. That is, the expected degree of AT game continuation when “notice C” occurs is 100%.

(4-2. Example of AT continuation notice effect (first embodiment): FIG. 9)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a first embodiment of the AT continuation notice effect will be described. When transitioning to the AT gaming state, first, the number of games of the AT game given at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a. After that, the period from when the remaining number of AT games is reduced to a certain extent until the game for the current number of special games is finished, for each game or when a specific winning combination is won, a lottery of notice effect is performed .

  When a notice effect is executed, a lottery for a notice effect with a lower continuation expectation than the executed notice effect is not performed until the game corresponding to the number of special games at that time ends. .

  Specifically, when “notice B” is executed, an execution lottery for “notice B” and “notice C” is performed thereafter, but an execution lottery for “notice A” is not performed. In addition, when “notice C” is executed, an execution lottery for “notice C” is performed thereafter, but an execution lottery for “notice A” and “notice B” is not performed. That is, “Notice A” is not executed after “Notice B” is executed, and “Notice A” and “Notice B” are not executed after “Notice C” is executed.

  FIG. 9 (a) AT continuation notice pattern 1 is a continuation notice effect generation pattern in which a lottery is started when the number of special games to be initially given is determined to be 200 games and the remaining number of AT games is 50 games or less. Show.

  First, when the number of special games is determined, “TOTAL200G” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a, and the number of special games is notified to the player. Thereafter, the notice effect execution lottery is not performed until the remaining number of special games reaches 50 games, so the notice effect is not executed. When the remaining number of special games is 50 games or less, a lottery for performing a notice effect is performed until the remaining number of games is exhausted (two-way arrow in the drawing).

  As described above, since the execution lottery for the notice effect having a lower continuation expectation degree than the executed notice effect is not performed, for example, when a plurality of notice effects are executed, the continuation expectation degree is executed in an increasing order. . For example, as shown in (a) AT continuation notice pattern 1, when “Notice A” is first won, a message “may continue?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a. Further, when “notice B” is won in the subsequent lottery, a message “continuous rich?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Note that “notice A” and “notice B” are executed when the continuation of the AT game is determined or not, so there is a possibility that it will occur regardless of whether the AT game is continued or not. is there. In addition, since the notice effect having a lower expected level of continuation than the executed notice effect is not executed, the notice effect is not executed in the reverse order (in the order of “notice B” and “notice A”). Note that the notice effect having the same continuation expectation as the executed notice effect, that is, the same notice effect can be executed a plurality of times.

  Further, when it is determined that the AT game is to be continued and “Notice C” is won in the execution lottery, a message “Continue confirmed!” As shown in (b) AT continuation notice pattern 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a. Since there is no execution lottery for a notice effect with a lower expected level of continuation than the executed notice effect, only an execution lottery for “Notice C” is performed thereafter, and an execution lottery for “Notice A” and “Notice B”. Is not done.

(4-3. Example of AT continuation notice effect (second embodiment): FIG. 10)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a second embodiment of the AT continuation notice effect will be described. In this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the execution lottery of “notice A” and “notice B” (continuation suggestion effect) is performed until the game for the number of special games is completed after the transition to the AT game. As a lottery period, this is performed when a specific winning combination is won or for each game.

  As for the execution lottery of “Notice C” (continuous confirmation effect), the lottery period from the stage when the remaining number of AT games is reduced to a certain extent until the game for the current number of special games is completed, as in the first embodiment. As done.

  Here, an execution lottery for the notice effect is performed regardless of the remaining number of special games at that time. Specifically, until the remaining number of special games is reduced to some extent, the execution lottery for “notice C” is not performed, and the execution lottery for “notice A” and “notice B” is performed. When the remaining number of special games is reduced to some extent, in addition to the execution lottery for “notice A” and “notice B”, an execution lottery for “notice C” is also performed.

  Further, as in the first embodiment, when a notice effect is executed, a notice with a lower expected level of continuation than the executed notice effect until the end of the game for the number of special games at that time thereafter. Production is not executed. That is, “Notice A” is not executed after “Notice B” is executed, and “Notice A” and “Notice B” are not executed after “Notice C” is executed.

  (C) AT continuation notice pattern 3 in FIG. 10 is a continuation when the number of special games to be initially given is determined to be 200 games, and the lottery period of “Notice C” is a period of the remaining 50 games or less of AT games. The generation pattern of the notice effect is shown.

  First, when the number of special games is determined, “TOTAL200G” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a, and the number of special games is notified to the player. Thereafter, for “notice A” and “notice B”, an execution lottery is performed for a lottery period from the start of the AT game until the end of the game for 200 games (two-way arrow in the figure). When the remaining number of AT games becomes 50 games or less, in addition to “Notice A” and “Notice B”, a lottery for “Notice C” is performed.

  As described above, the notice effect having a lower continuation expectation level than the executed notice effect is not executed, but the same continuation expectation degree, that is, the same notice effect can be executed a plurality of times. (C) As shown in the AT continuation notice pattern 3, when “Notice B” is won in the execution lottery, a message “Continuously rich?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a. The message “rich?” Is displayed again on the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  In addition, since the notice effect having a lower continuation expectation degree than the executed notice effect is not executed, for example, when the notice effect is executed a plurality of times, the notice effects are executed in the order of increasing the continuation expectation degree.

  In addition, as shown in (d) AT continuation notice pattern 4, first, when “Notice A” is won in the execution lottery, a message “may continue?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a. Further, when “notice B” is won in the subsequent lottery, a message “continuous rich?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Further, when it is determined that the AT game is to be continued when the remaining number of AT games reaches 50 games or less, the “Notice C” execution lottery is performed. It is displayed on the screen 4a.

  Currently, there are many models in which the number of AT games such as “200 games” as described above is initially given and the number is gradually reduced. However, it may be a system in which the number of AT games at the initial time point or the number of additional AT games added is divided and provided in an effect manner.

  For example, the continuation suggestion effect or the continuation confirmation effect may be executed and continued as if it has once ended every 50 games. Then, a continuous lottery is executed when the AT game period or the AT game ends, and it is determined whether or not to continue the AT gaming state.

  Alternatively, it may be a system in which an AT game of one set of 50 games is always set, and a continuation is determined by giving a next set or lottery. In this case, for example, one set is given by winning “weak cherry”. In addition, in the winning of “strong cherry”, two sets, that is, continuation up to the next may be confirmed.

  As described above, since the announcement effect is performed from the stage where the remaining number of AT games has decreased to some extent, only the announcement effect with low continuation expectation frequently appears early in the AT game, or the continuation confirmation effect is performed quickly. The remaining AT game period will not be bored. The notice appearance rate is preferably set to a value such that a notice effect is generated two to three times during the lottery period in which the notice lottery is performed.

  The AT game is not limited to the number of games, and may be managed for a predetermined period. For example, the AT game period can be expressed by the remaining time of an hourglass that means a real-time timer or pseudo time, or can be expressed by the fullness of the moon displayed on the background.

<5. Control processing by main control board>
(5-1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 11)
Next, contents of main processing on the main control side executed by the main control board 400 of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control side performed by the main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as main control means) in accordance with the game operation control program. The main control means performs the processing of step S11 to step S27 described below when the power-on processing is completed normally.

  First, the main control means performs a RAM initialization process (step S11). This is a process for securing a work area necessary for clearing a predetermined work area and starting the next game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control means performs a game state flag generation process. This is a process for managing and controlling the transition of the gaming state. That is, a game state status, an operating flag, a bonus flag, a general game flag, and the like are set as flags according to the game state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main control means performs a game medal insertion process. Here, processing relating to detection of game medals inserted into the gaming machine main body from the medal insertion slot 7 (including pseudo insertion from credits), counting the number of inserted game medals, and processing for settlement of credited game medals. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the start lever has been operated (step S14). This is a determination of whether or not the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated by the player, and monitors whether or not the main control board 400 has received the spinning cylinder rotation start signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a. .

  If the rotating cylinder start lever 11 is operated, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is not operated, the determination is “NO”, and the process returns to step S13. In other words, the process does not proceed to step S15 unless a rotating drum rotation start signal is received.

  In step S15, the main control means performs an internal lottery random number acquisition process. When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control means acquires an internal lottery random value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the main control means performs an internal lottery process relating to the winning combination. This is a process of determining the winning combination based on the internal lottery random value and the combination lottery table acquired in step S15 and setting the lottery result information. Details of the internal lottery process will be described below.

(5-2. Internal lottery processing: FIG. 12)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the internal lottery process (step S16) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a gaming state (step S161). Specifically, the gaming state flag set in step S12 of FIG. 11 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control means selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the main control means draws the winning combination based on the combination lottery table and the random number for lottery. Specifically, the value of the internal random number for internal lottery (FIG. 11: Step S15) is compared with the determination value stored in the selected combination lottery table, and the winning combination is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the main control means sets winning combination data and stop control data based on the lottery result. At the same time, stop control data corresponding to the winning combination is set from a stop control data setting table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  Finally, the main control means sets a game start command (step S165). The “game start command” includes information related to the winning combination and information related to the current game state, and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 later. Thereafter, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  In the internal lottery process, lottery result information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. The lottery result information is cleared for each game. However, only the winning combination winning information is carried over to the next and subsequent games until these winnings are confirmed.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the internal lottery process (step S16) is completed, the main control means performs a reel effect process (step S17). Details of the reel operation process will be described below.

(5-3. Reel effect processing: FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the reel effect process (step S17) in FIG. The reel effect process is a control process in a case where an operation as an effect (reel action) is performed before the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c start normal rotation activation.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not a special combination is won (step S171). The “special role” is, for example, a rare role in which a freeze effect is generated when winning. If the special combination is won, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the specific combination is not won, the determination is “NO” and the reel effect process is terminated.

  When the special combination is won (YES in step S171), the main control means selects a reel effect lottery table corresponding to the winning combination (step S172). In the reel effect lottery table (not shown), the winning rate of each reel effect is set for each winning combination. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control means performs reel effect lottery processing. Specifically, the reel effect lottery is performed with reference to the reel effect lottery table selected in step S172. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not one of the reel effects has been won (step S174). If any of the reel effects is won, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S175. On the other hand, if no reel effect is won, the determination is “NO” and the reel effect process is terminated.

  If any reel effect is won (YES in step S174), the main control means performs a freeze start process (step S175). This is a process in which the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are once brought into an immobile state before the reel effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the main control means performs a reel effect execution process. This is a process of executing the reel effect selected in the reel effect lottery process in step S173. The reel production includes high-speed reverse rotation fluctuation and delay fluctuation in addition to the freeze production in which the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c continues for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  Finally, the main control means performs a freeze release process (step S177). Here, since the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is released, normal rotation preparation is completed. Thereafter, the reel effect process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the reel effect process (step S17) is completed, the main control means performs a rotation rotation start setting process (step S18). Hereinafter, details of the rotation rotation start setting process will be described.

(5-4. Spindle rotation start setting process: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a wait timer (step S181). The wait timer is a timer for setting a time until the next game is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the wait timer is 0 (step S182). Until the set time of the wait timer (4.1 seconds) elapses, the operation for starting the game by the player is invalidated.

  If the wait timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, if the wait timer is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the wait timer is not 0 (NO in step S182), the main control means determines whether or not the waiting time has been consumed (step S183). Until the waiting time is consumed, the determination is “NO” and a loop is performed. On the other hand, if the waiting time has been consumed, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. Thus, it takes at least 4.1 seconds before the next game can be started.

  If the determinations in steps S182 and S183 are “YES”, the main control means sets a wait timer (step S184). Specifically, 4.1 seconds is set again in the wait timer that has become 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the main control board 400 performs a rotation activation process. In this rotation activation process, the presence / absence of a reel effect is confirmed, and the reel activation setting and time setting are performed accordingly. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  Finally, the main control means performs data setting at the time of starting rotation of the rotating drum (step S186). Specifically, a rotation state flag indicating the rotation state of the rotating cylinder is turned on (during all rotating rotations), and a “rotation start command” generated when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated as a control command set. Thereafter, the rotation rotation start setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) ends, the main control means performs a rotation rotation stop process (step S19). The details of the rotating cylinder stop process will be described below.

(5-5. Cylinder stop processing: FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) in FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been an effective stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c (step S191). After the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c start to rotate, all the rotating cylinders have a substantially constant rotation speed. At this time, the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c corresponding to the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c can be accepted.

  The operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c is effective only when the above-described accepting state is established. If not, the player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 temporarily. Are treated as invalid operations.

  If there is an effective stop operation (first stop operation), the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, if there is no effective stop operation, the determination is “NO”, and the process loops until there is an effective stop operation.

  If there is a valid stop operation (YES in step S191), the main control means sets stop preparation data (step S192). The stop preparation data is stop order data indicating the pressing order of the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c, rotation stop number data indicating the number of rotations currently stopped, and stop indicating a rotation target to be stopped. This is the target rotator number and stop interval timer (time including the time required for the rotator to completely stop under pull-in control), and these data are set in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main control means performs a symbol stop control process. The symbol stop control process is a process for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by calculating the number of sliding symbols. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the main control means sets a stop result information command. The “stop result information command” is a control command including symbol stop information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the stop interval timer has become 0 (step S195). The stop interval timer is a timer that measures the time until the second stop operation can be accepted after the first stop operation.

  If the stop interval timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S196. On the other hand, if the stop interval timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process loops until the timer becomes 0.

  If the stop interval timer has reached 0 (YES in step S195), the main control means determines whether or not all the spinning cylinders have stopped (step S196). After the first stop operation and after the second stop operation, the determination is “NO”, and the processes of steps S191 to S196 are repeated again. After the third stop operation, all the spinning cylinders have been stopped, so the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S197.

  Finally, when all the spinning cylinders have stopped (YES in step S196), the main control means sets a winning information command (step S197). The “winning information command” includes information on the winning combination and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 when all the cylinders are stopped. Thereafter, the rotation stopping process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) is completed, the main control means performs a winning determination process (step S20). Details of the winning determination process will be described below.

(5-6. Winning determination process: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process (step S20) in FIG.

  First, the main control means sets a winning symbol flag based on the winning line data (step S201). Specifically, the bit value corresponding to the winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b from the winning symbol flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main control means calculates the number of payouts based on the winning symbol flag. Specifically, the payout number of game medals is calculated from a winning symbol flag and a payout number data table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the main control means refers to the payout number data table and sets the payout number (step S203). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  Finally, the main control means performs an erroneous winning determination process (step S204). Although details are omitted, this is a process for determining an erroneous winning by calculating a logical product of an inverted value of a winning flag (winning combination) and a winning symbol flag (winning combination). Thereafter, the winning determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 11 again, when the winning determination process in step S20 is completed, the main control means performs a medal payout number monitoring process (step S21). The main control means pays out game medals by adding credits or drivingly controlling the hopper unit 500 based on the payout number acquired in the above-described winning determination process. Further, it is monitored whether or not each control operation has an error. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the re-game player has stopped (step S22). If the re-gamer is stopped, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the re-gamer is not stopped, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S24.

  When the re-game is stopped (YES in step S22), the main control means performs a re-game start setting process (step S23). This is a process for setting the start of re-game operation. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the re-gamer has not stopped (NO in step S22), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus game is in operation (step S24). If the bonus game is currently in operation (during CBB), the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if the bonus game is not in operation, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S26.

  If the bonus game is currently operating (YES in step S24), the main control means performs a bonus game operating process (step S25). This is a monitoring process to continue or end the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the bonus game is not in operation (NO in step S24), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus combination (CBB) is stopped (step S26). If the bonus combination is stopped, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if the bonus combination has not stopped, the determination is “NO”, and the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  When the bonus combination is stopped (YES in step S26), the main control means performs a bonus game operation start process (step S27). This is a process for starting the operation of the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

(5-7. Main control timer interrupt processing: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board of the embodiment. Here, the timer interrupt process of the present embodiment is executed every 1.5 ms.

  First, the main control means performs a register saving process (step S301). This is a process of saving a register to a predetermined stack area when a timer interrupt occurs. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the main control means performs port input processing. In the port input process, detection information of switches and sensors provided in the spinning cylinder game machine is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the main control means performs a rotation rotation control process. In the rotation rotation control process, the pulse signals output to the rotation drive motors 211a to 211c are managed at the time of rotation start when the rotation state flag is confirmed or at the time of rotation stop when the stop command flag is confirmed. Control or monitor the rotational positions and speeds of the cylinders 5a to 5c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the main control means performs a periodic update process. In the periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, the watchdog timer is periodically cleared, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, the main control means performs command output processing. This is a process of transmitting an effect control command set according to the progress of the game to the effect control board 420 side. The main control board 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interrupt. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the main control means performs display output processing. In the display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of the LED, 7 segments, etc. provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine is output. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control means performs an abnormality monitoring process. In the abnormality monitoring process, the gaming operation state is monitored based on the information of the port input process, and the abnormality of the revolving game machine is monitored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main control means performs external information signal output processing. This is a process of outputting a medal insertion signal indicating that a game medal has been inserted, a medal payout signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, and the like.

  Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310. The hall computer HC manages the number of game medals inserted into each gaming machine installed on the game island and the number of game medals paid out based on the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  Finally, the main control means performs a register restoration process to restore the contents of the register (step S309). Thereafter, the main control timer interrupt process is terminated. The processing performed by the main control side has been described above.

<6. Control processing by sub-control unit>
(6-1. Sub-control-side main process: FIG. 18)
Next, processing contents on the sub-control side mainly executed by the effect control board 420 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the main process on the sub-control side executed by the effect control board 420 (hereinafter referred to as effect control means) in accordance with the effect control program.

  When power is turned on from the outside to the revolving game machine, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board is transmitted by the power board 440, and the sub-control-side main process shown in FIG. 18 is started. To do.

  First, the effect control means performs initial setting (step S401). This is an initial setting required before the start of a gaming operation performed when the power is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the effect control means performs an effect random number update process. Specifically, it is a process of periodically updating a random number for rendering used to select a rendering. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the effect control means sets the interrupt permitted state. Specifically, it is in a state in which interrupt processing such as command reception interrupt, timer interrupt, and external INT is permitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the effect control means sets the interrupt prohibited state. That is, various interrupt processes are executed in the period between step S403 and step S404. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S405.

  Finally, the effect control means clears the watch dog timer (step S405). In the sub-control-side main process, the processes in steps S402 to S405 are repeatedly executed unless power interruption occurs.

(6-2. Sub-control-side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 19)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the sub-control-side timer interrupt process will be described. The timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the sub-control side main process.

  First, the effect control means performs a register saving process (step S411). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the effect control means performs a periodic update process. This is a process for updating various timers used for effects and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the effect control means performs command reception processing. Details of the command reception process will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the effect control means performs effect scenario update processing. Specifically, outlines such as a liquid crystal control command, sound output, LED output setting, etc. are set based on the effect scenario of the received effect control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S415, the effect control means performs output processing. Specifically, the display of the liquid crystal screen 4a, the sound from the speaker 16, and the light from the decorative lamp unit 13 are output. The operation of the movable bodies 6a and 6b is also executed in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416.

  Finally, the effect control means performs a register return process (step S416). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The processing performed on the sub control side has been described above.

  As described above, in the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the lottery is performed as to whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed according to the remaining number of special games in the special game being executed. Therefore, the player's enjoyment can be kept until the end. In addition, it is possible to prevent frequent lie announcement effects, generate continuous announcement effects at an appropriate timing and ratio, and enhance the interest of the player.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered besides this. In the embodiments, a spinning type gaming machine with AT games has been described, but the present invention is also applied to a spinning type gaming machine with ART games, RT games, and CT (challenge time) games managed by the number of times and the period. Is possible. A gaming machine with an ART game has some differences in control.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the lottery of the notice effect is performed when the remaining number of AT games is 50 games or less has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and from the time when the remaining number of games has decreased to some extent. What is necessary is just to perform an execution lottery. That is, it is only necessary to have a configuration in which a lottery for the notice effect is performed according to the remaining number of games in the special game being executed.

  In the second embodiment, the case where an execution lottery of “continuation confirmed effect” is performed when the remaining number of AT games is 50 games or less has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the remaining number of games is reduced to some extent. What is necessary is just to perform an execution lottery from the time point. In other words, it is only necessary to have a configuration in which an “lottery effect” execution lottery is performed according to the number of remaining games in the special game being executed.

  In addition, after the notice effect is executed, until the game for the number of special games at that time ends, the lottery for the notice effect having a lower continuation expectation than the previously executed notice effect is not performed. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is no such restriction on the relationship between a plurality of “continuation suggestion effects” with different continuation expectation degrees, and only the relationship between “continuation suggestion effects” and “continuation confirmed effects”. A restriction may be provided.

  That is, a lottery of a continuation suggestion effect (notice A) with a low continuation expectation level is also performed after execution of a continuation suggestion effect (notice B) with a high continuation expectation level. The execution lottery for the effects (notice A and notice B) may not be performed. Moreover, without providing such a restriction, any of the notice effects may be executed and lottery after execution of another notice effect.

  As mentioned above, the swivel type gaming machine has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, an arrange ball machine, an enclosed game machine, and a parrot machine. It is.

  For example, in a ball game machine, a notice effect that suggests a high-probability state can be generated at an appropriate timing and rate by changing the game state corresponding to a special game to a probability fluctuation state (high-probability state).

1 Housing 2 Front door 3 Cylinder visual recognition part 3a Prize line (effective prize line)
4 Liquid crystal display (game result display means)
4a LCD screen (game information display means)
5a to 5c Cylinder 6a, 6b Movable body 7 Medal slot 8 MAXBET button 9 Cross key 10 Directional button 10
11 Spinning rotation start lever 12a, 12b, 12c Spinning rotation stop button 13 Decoration lamp unit 14 Operation panel unit 15 Return button 16 Speaker 17 Decoration panel unit 18 Medal tray 19 Game medal payout outlet 210 Spinning device 310 External concentration terminal board 330 Cylinder relay board 340 Production I / F board 340a Input buffer circuit 350 Delivery relay board 360 Stop switch board 370 Game relay board 380 LED board 400 Main control board (lottery means)
401 Main control board side microcomputer 401a Main ROM
401b Main RAM
401c Main CPU
401d CTC
401e Interrupt controller circuit 402 I / O port circuit 403 Counter circuit 404 I / F circuit (for effect control board)
404a Output buffer circuit 405 I / F circuit (for game relay board)
406 I / F circuit (for other boards)
407 Motor drive circuit 408 Switch input circuit 410 Sub-control unit 420 Production control board (Special game granting means, continuous notice production execution control means)
421 Production control board side microcomputer 421a Sub ROM
421b Sub RAM
421c Sub CPU
421d CTC
421e Interrupt controller circuit 422 I / O port circuit 423 Counter circuit 430 Cylinder setting board 440 Power supply board,
450 payout control board 460 liquid crystal control board 500 hopper unit 510 hopper motor 520 medal payout sensor

“Payout” in the table is the number of payouts, and “2” and “3” indicate the number of medals bet in the game. In the case of the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the number of bets is three in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state , and two in the bonus operating state .

[Bell role]
There are a total of 26 types of bells with division numbers 15 to 24 (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). In addition to the combination of bell symbols such as “Bell Bell Bell”, there are combinations such as “Replay Bell Replay” that do not have all the symbols. The payout of the bell role is 2 in the bonus operating state, 9 or 3 in the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state (the role name “middle bell 1”, “lower right bell 1”).

“Belle Hazle” with division numbers 17 to 24 also belongs to the bell role. In particular, in the normal gaming state, when the “push order bell” related to the operation procedure of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 is won, there is no notification of the operation procedure, so the procedure is incorrect. However, if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a bell-haze symbol can be pulled in, this is won. In addition, the payout of the bell haze is two in the bonus operating state, and one in the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state .

The watermelon combination corresponds to a “weak rare combination” or a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. In addition, the payout of the watermelon combination is 2 in the bonus operating state, and 3 in the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state .

The cherry role also corresponds to a “weak rare role” or a “strong rare role” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The payout of the cherry role is two in the bonus operating state and one in the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state .

The chance combination corresponds to a “strong rare combination” that can be an opportunity to shift to an advantageous gaming state. The chance combination payout is two in the bonus operating state and one in the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state .

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention relates to a lottery means for determining a winning combination by performing a lottery for a plurality of types of winning combinations, a gaming result display means capable of displaying a gaming result according to the determined winning combination, and a game A gaming machine comprising: game information display means capable of displaying information; and special game granting means capable of granting a special game for a predetermined period that is advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game. game providing means, said before the end of the special game, the a special game additional grant determining unit determinable additional application of the following special game end, capable continued該特another game running the additional grant And additional grant execution means During said special game, comprising a continuous announcement attraction execution control means for controlling the execution of continuous announcement attraction regarding the continuation of該特another game, wherein the continuation prediction effect, continue suggesting suggesting at least the possibility of continuing the special game An effect and a continuation confirmation effect for notifying the continuation of the special game are included, and the continuation notice effect execution control means can execute the continuation confirmation effect when the remaining period of the special game is a predetermined period. Yes, the continuation suggestion effect is not executed after the continuation finalization effect is executed .

According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, the continuation suggestion effect includes a first continuation suggestion effect and a second continuation suggestion effect having a higher continuation expectation degree than the first continuation suggestion effect, The continuation notice effect execution control means does not perform a lottery on whether or not to execute the first continuation suggestion effect after the second continuation suggestion effect is executed .

The gaming machine according to the first embodiment performs a lottery on a plurality of types of winning combinations, determines a winning combination, a gaming result display unit capable of displaying a gaming result according to the determined winning combination, and a game A game information display means capable of displaying information relating to the game, and a special game granting means capable of giving a special game for a predetermined period of time that is advantageous to the player in comparison with a normal game when a predetermined condition is established. The game information display means includes a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game, special game applying means, wherein before the end of the special game, the a special game additional grant determining unit determinable additional application of the following special game end, can continue該特another game running the additional grant And additional grant execution means, And, during said special game, comprising a continuous announcement attraction execution control means for controlling the execution of continuous announcement attraction regarding the continuation of該特another game, wherein the continuation prediction effect, suggesting at least the possibility of continuing the special game A continuation suggestion effect and a continuation confirmation effect for notifying the continuation confirmation of the special game are included, and the continuation notice effect execution control means executes the continuation determination effect when the remaining period of the special game is a predetermined period. The continuation suggesting effect is not executed after the continuation finalizing effect is executed.

Then, the continuous notice effect execution control means lots whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and when the lottery is won, the continuous notice effect is executed by a liquid crystal display device, a decoration lamp, or the like. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation regarding continuation. Note that the continuation notice effect includes a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the special game and a continuation confirmation effect that notifies the continuation confirmation of the special game. Then, the continuation notice effect execution control means can execute the continuation confirmation effect when the remaining period of the special game is a predetermined period. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being less interested due to the occurrence of the continuation finalization effect at an early stage in the special game.

Here, the continuation notice effect execution control means does not execute the continuation suggestion effect after executing the continuation confirmation effect. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the useless continuous suggestion effect which does not contribute to a player's expectation can be prevented.

Claims (5)

A lottery means for performing a lottery on multiple types of roles and determining a winning role;
Game result display means capable of displaying a game result in accordance with the determined winning combination;
Game information display means capable of displaying information about the game;
A special game granting means capable of granting a special game for a predetermined period that is advantageous to a player as compared with a normal game when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The game information display means has a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game,
The special game giving means is:
Before the end of the remaining period, additional grant determination means capable of determining the additional grant of the special game;
Additional grant execution means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period ends,
During the special game, comprising a continuous notice effect execution control means for controlling execution of a continuation notice effect related to the continuation of the special game,
The continuation notice effect execution control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation notice effect according to the length of the remaining period. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine characterized in that the additional granting of the special game includes a presentation effect that makes it appear that the determined period of additional granting is given in multiple times. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine characterized in that the continuation notice effect includes at least a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of continuation of the special game and a continuation confirmation effect that notifies the continuation confirmation of the special game. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The gaming machine characterized in that the continuation notice effect execution control means does not perform a lottery on whether or not to execute the continuation suggestion effect after the continuation confirmation effect is executed. A lottery means for performing a lottery on multiple types of roles and determining a winning role;
Game result display means capable of displaying a game result in accordance with the determined winning combination;
Game information display means capable of displaying information about the game;
A special game granting means capable of granting a special game for a predetermined period that is advantageous to a player as compared with a normal game when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The game information display means has a remaining period display means capable of displaying direct or indirect information indicating a remaining period until the special game is ended during the special game,
The special game giving means is:
Before the end of the remaining period, additional grant determination means capable of determining the additional grant of the special game;
Additional grant execution means capable of executing the additional grant after the remaining period ends,
In the special game and when the additional grant has been determined, it is provided with a continuation confirmed effect execution control means for controlling execution of a continuation confirmed effect for notifying the confirmation of continuation of the special game,
The gaming machine characterized in that the continuation confirmed effect execution control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuation confirmed effect according to the length of the remaining period.