JP2016049271A - Rotary drum type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rotary drum type game machine capable of preventing attenuation of a desire to play a game, by making the game more interest.SOLUTION: In the rotary drum type game machine, a special game state advantageous to a player is completed on two completion conditions that a predetermined number of times of games are performed and the player acquires a predetermined amount of game values. At least when a game state is shifted to the special game state, player's operation on operation means makes it possible to select either of the two completion conditions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10D

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a spinning-type gaming machine having a gaming state called AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) that allows a player to acquire a small role by instructing a player to stop the spinning cylinder is known. It has been. The AT or ART shifts to a case where a specific small role is won during a normal game, and ends when a predetermined number of games are consumed or a predetermined number of game medals are obtained.

  For example, in the spinning cylinder type game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is controlled to an ART effect state in a variable game of one set 45 times triggered by the winning of the rush replay role. In addition, in the 41st to 45th floating games, the game is a specific game in which the continuous lottery can be executed. ).

  Then, when the number of fluctuating games in the ART effect state is added, the ART effect state continues for that amount, but the game is returned to the normal effect state by playing the upper limit number of games.

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  However, when the special game state such as AT is completed by playing the upper limit number of games, if there are not many small roles won in that period, the game medal will return to the normal performance state without increasing so much. On the other hand, when the special game state is ended by acquiring a predetermined number of game medals, the special game state is ended in a short period of time when the winning of the small role is concentrated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel type gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game and prevent the player's game motivation from being attenuated.

  1st invention has the game information display means which has a display area which can display information about a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders which display a plurality of kinds of symbols, and a game result by a combination of symbols when rotation of each spinning cylinder is stopped The game result display means for displaying the game, the operation means that can be operated by the player during the operation valid period, and the transition to the special game state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game state according to establishment of a predetermined condition A special game state ending condition for the game being played a predetermined number of times and a player acquiring a predetermined amount of game value. And at least during transition to the special gaming state, the player can select any one of the two end conditions by operating the operation means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the spinning-type gaming machine of the first aspect, the number of times the game has been executed and the amount of game value acquired in the special game state are updated for each game even if the end condition is not selected. It is characterized by that.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the spinning-type gaming machine of the first or second aspect, the end condition can be changed by a player operating the operation means at a predetermined timing in the special game state. It is characterized by.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the case of the spinning-type gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the player operates the operation means at the time of transition to the extended specialized gaming state specialized for the extension of the special gaming state. The end condition can be changed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of a game can be heightened and attenuation of a player's game eagerness can be prevented.

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 (4) of winning combination and number of payouts. Correspondence table of winning roles and winning roles. The figure explaining transition of a gaming state. The figure explaining simultaneous management of AT game end conditions. The figure explaining the non-simultaneous management of AT game end conditions. Example of production in AT gaming state (simultaneous management) (1). Example of production in the AT gaming state (simultaneous management) (2). Example of production in AT gaming state (simultaneous management) (3). Example of production in the AT gaming state (non-simultaneous management) (1). Example of production in AT gaming state (non-simultaneous management) (2). 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. The flowchart which shows the command reception process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving the winning information command in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart (variation example) showing processing upon receiving a winning information command in FIG. FIG. 23 is a correspondence table of winning combinations and difference numbers corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 22.

  First, the outline | summary of the spinning cylinder type game machine of embodiment is demonstrated.

  The spinning machine according to the present embodiment has game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to a game, and a plurality of spinning cylinders that display a plurality of types of symbols. A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols, an operation means that can be operated by the player during the operation effective period, and an advantage for the player as compared with the normal game state according to establishment of a predetermined condition A spinning machine having a game control means for shifting to a special game state, wherein the player is given a predetermined number of games and a predetermined amount of game value when the special game state is terminated. One of the two end conditions can be selected by the player operating the operating means at least during the transition to the special gaming state.

  The swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment has a special game state (AT game to be described later) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and shifts when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the special game state, for example, the operating procedure of the rotation rotation stop button is notified, so that the player can easily acquire a game value (game medal described later).

  There are two special game state end conditions: the number of games played in the special game state and the amount of game value acquired (especially the number of differences). The special game state continues until the currently selected end condition is met. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of transition to the special game state, the player can select one end condition by operating the operation means (a cross key or an effect button described later). As a result, the enjoyment that the special game can be performed under the end condition preferred by the player is generated, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the decrease in the game motivation can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the number of game executions and the acquired game value amount in the special game state are updated for each game even if they are not selected as an end condition.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the game has been executed in the special gaming state and the acquired game value amount are updated for each game even when the end condition is not selected, so even if the end condition is changed in the middle, The game can proceed smoothly.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the end condition can be changed by a player operating the operation means at a predetermined timing in the special game state.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the condition for the number of executions is selected, the player can change the end condition by operating the operation means at the timing of playing 20 games after shifting to the special game state. Thereby, since it can be changed to the end condition for determining that the player is advantageous, the gameability is improved.

  In addition, it is preferable that the end condition can be changed by a player operating the operation means at the time of transition to the extended specialized gaming state specialized for extending the special gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the player can change the ending condition by operating the operation means at the time of transition to the extended specialized gaming state (an additional specialized zone described later). For example, when transitioning from a special gaming state to an extended specialized gaming state, it is possible to change to an ending condition that the player likes, or an ending condition that is determined to be advantageous, so that fun in the special gaming state increases.

  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 device 210 including the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c corresponds to the “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. The liquid crystal display device 4 corresponds to “game information display means” of the present invention.

  On the liquid crystal screen 4a, images and moving images (effects) associated with the game are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 4 functions as an effect device that displays effects. 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 value to be used for a game is provided at a step below the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 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. The cross key 9 and the production button 10 correspond to “operation means” of the present invention.

  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 the winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  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 the operation procedure for acquiring the winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  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, if the symbol combination is arranged on the straight line in the middle row, 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 “White 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 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 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 a desired effect pattern from the effect pattern table based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 400. Then, 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 pattern are output. The one-chip microcomputer 421 corresponds to “game control means” of the present invention.

  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.

<3. Various tables>
(3-1. Correspondence table of winning combination and number of payouts: FIGS. 6A to 6D)
6A to 6D 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 96 types in 36 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 “white 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 “white 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, the AT gaming state, and the pseudo bonus gaming state, and two in the CBB gaming state.

[Bonus role]
As a bonus combination, there is a category number “CBB”. As described above, the role composition of “CBB” is “White 7 / Cherry 2 / Blank”, and no game medals are 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 swivel type gaming machine according to the embodiment, “CBB” is won with a high probability (for example, 1 / 4.5). . 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 30 types of replaying players (replays) with division numbers 2 to 16 (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 a combination of replay symbols such as “Replay / Replay / Replay (Normal Replay A)”, the role composition is “Watermelon 1 / Cherry 1 / Bell (Normal Replay B)” or “White 7 / Bell / Watermelon 2” There is also a combination of various symbols such as “(Red 7 upper replay)”.

  Moreover, the division name “Red 7 middle stage replay” is a special re-playing role, and transitions to the AT gaming state through winning of this role. Specifically, for example, if the winning title “red 7 middle stage replay 1” is won by lottery of the sub-control means, the transition to the AT gaming state is determined and the operation procedure is notified so that red 7 can be aligned. Is done. When the player performs an operation according to the operation procedure, red 7 is actually aligned on the effective pay line, and the AT game starts.

  In addition, the division names “Chance Replay A / B”, “Middle Stage Cherry A / B”, and “Bell Replay A / B” are also special replaying players, and shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as mode up. It becomes an opportunity.

[Bell role]
There are a total of 29 types of bells with division numbers 17 to 25 (see FIG. 6B). The role composition of the role name “middle bell 1” is “bell bell bell”, and the payout is 8 in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

  “Belle Hazle” with division numbers 18 to 25 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 rotation rotation stop button 12 (hereinafter referred to as “stop button”) 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 one Belhaze is paid out in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Watermelon role]
There are a total of nine types of watermelon roles with division numbers 26 to 29 (see FIG. 6C). There are two types of watermelon designs, but there are combinations that include bells and cherries in addition to combinations of these watermelon designs.

  Each watermelon role corresponds to a “weak rare role” or a “strong rare role” that triggers a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The number of watermelon payouts is 3 in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Cherry role]
There are a total of 24 kinds of cherry roles with division numbers 30 to 33 (see FIG. 6D). 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.

  Each of the cherry roles also corresponds to a “weak rare role” or a “strong rare role” that triggers a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, the payout of the cherry role is one in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Chance role]
Finally, there are a total of three types of chance combinations (section numbers 34 to 36) (see FIG. 6D). There are three types of role names “chance 1”, “chance 2” and “chance 3”, and the role composition is “white 7, watermelon 2, blank”, “red 7, watermelon 2, watermelon 2” and “bell”, respectively.・ Red 7 ・ Cherry 2 」.

  The chance combination also corresponds to a “strong rare combination” that triggers a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The chance combination is paid out in the normal gaming state and the AT 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 42 types of numbers “1” to “42” 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 “42” is “CBB”.

  For example, in the case of “normal replay 1” of the number “2”, 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 8 bell 1” of the number “23”, the division numbers are “17”, “18”, and “24”. This is a so-called push order bell in which eight sheets can be paid out by operating the stop button in the order of “middle”, “left”, and “right”. Since the operation procedure is notified during the AT game, the player can operate according to the notification to win “8 bells” of the division number “17”.

  On the other hand, if the operation procedure is wrong, a “left bell loser A” with a category number “18” or a “middle bell loser” with a category number “24” can be won (see FIG. 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 object of reel control is changed to “middle bell loss”, so “white 7” or “cherry 1” is drawn into the middle stage of the rotating drum 5c. . This eliminates the possibility of winning “8 bells”.

  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 mistaken for 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. The possibility of winning "Bell" is lost, but the possibility of winning "Left Bell Hazle A" remains.

  Numbers “36” to “41” 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. AT game state end conditions and examples of production>
(4-1. State transition diagram on the sub-control side: FIG. 8)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state on the sub-control side of the rotating type gaming machine. Here, in addition to the normal game state and the AT game state, there are game states such as a chance zone and an additional special zone.

  First, immediately after the RAM is cleared, the normal game state is called “general medium”, but since the CBB (bonus) is won with a probability of about 1 / 4.5, after that, “CBB” (see FIG. No. 7 “42”).

  In the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the CBB is set as high as about 1 / 2.46. In the case of non-winning (pure loss), it is possible to align CBB symbol combinations, but the probability is low. Further, since the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are controlled with a small role priority, the CBB is established internally, but the symbol combinations cannot be aligned. This “CBB” state is the normal gaming state of the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment.

  In the normal gaming state, the rule is to operate from the left cylinder 5a (left → middle → right, left → right → middle), and in case of violation (an irregular push), for example, AT lottery or its activation Penalties will be imposed that will not be performed.

  In the normal game state, the player is mainly won by the re-gamer and the push order bell, so that the game state is close to a so-called RT (replay time) game. However, the operation order of the push order bell is not notified, and there is no correct push order answer from the left rotating cylinder 5a. Therefore, the player cannot win a prize and cannot get a payout.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 8, in the normal gaming state, when a re-playing combination is continuously generated, for example, five times or more, the process shifts to a chance zone described later. In addition, when the maximum number of points accumulated when winning a specific small role is maximized, the player moves to the chance zone via the mission stage. The mission stage is a gaming state in which a profit is brought about when a predetermined mission (command) is completed. Here, the mission stage is shifted to the chance zone when the mission is completed.

  The chance zone (self-probable high probability state) is a high-probability gaming state that makes it easier to shift to the AT gaming state than the normal gaming state. For example, when a player draws a re-playing role by himself during the chance zone (wins a re-playing role), an AT game transition lottery is performed.

  Here, there are three types of chance zones: “Death Soul Zone”, “Death Soul Zone Curse”, and “Death Soul Zone Spell”, and the expectation level for entering the AT gaming state is set to 10%, 20%, and 30%, respectively. Has been.

  In the chance zone, when the player pulls the re-gamer by himself, the player can enter the special game state via a chance action described later. In addition, in the chance zone, when the re-game player cannot be drawn, it falls to the normal game state.

  In the normal gaming state, when a chance combination is won or when a predetermined number of games have been consumed, the game proceeds to a chance zone or a special gaming state through “precursor”, “continuous production”, and a chance action described later.

  Here, the precursor is an effect in which zones (periods of 10 to 30 games) in which notice effects are frequently generated periodically arrive. A hit occurs in any of the zones. Of course, there are a plurality of patterns in the cycle of the zone, and in the zone that is not included in the hit, the notice effect is a lie effect for exciting the game.

  The continuous effect is an effect that gradually develops for each game, for example, and a plurality of effect patterns are prepared according to the degree of expectation of winning. The continuous performance is a common performance at least halfway between the transition to the chance zone and the transition to the special game state.

  After that, the chance action is to notify which game state the game state is to be shifted to. Although the rotary body gaming machine of the embodiment is provided with the movable bodies 6a and 6b, the gaming state to be shifted is notified by these operation modes.

  In the chance action, for example, when the operation of the effect button 10 is prompted and the player operates it, the movable bodies 6a and 6b operate. When only one of the movable bodies 6a and 6b operates, the game moves to the chance zone, and when both move, the game moves to the special game state where the profit is higher than the chance zone.

  As described above, after a common performance is performed, a chance action using the movable bodies 6a and 6b is performed, so that the player's sense of expectation of shifting to the AT gaming state until the final result notification is performed Can be held.

  The chance action is also performed when shifting from the chance zone to the special game state, but since it is performed when the transition to the special game state is confirmed, both the movable bodies 6a and 6b operate.

  Next, the special game state is a game state in which a large number of game medals can be obtained by the player operating the stop button according to the procedure notified on the liquid crystal screen 4a or the decorative lamp unit 13.

  There are two types of special game states of the embodiment, “Michizure RUSH (AT game)” and “Fear BONUS (AT game)”, and when entering, “Fear BONUS” is entered. “Fear BONUS” is a bonus game (pseudo bonus) with a fixed 40 games, and a lottery to “Michizure RUSH” is performed when a specific small role is won.

  “Michizure RUSH” is an AT game with an initial value of 50 games (details will be described later), but when a specific small role is won, the number of games is added and a lottery is performed, so the AT gaming state continues. There is a possibility of going. When all the AT games have been consumed, the process moves to the withdrawal zone. There may be a case where the player returns to “Michizure RUSH” again via the withdrawal zone, but if the withdrawal is not successful, the player falls into the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when “chance role” is won in “Michizure RUSH”, a transition to a relay game called “7 chances” is made. The “seven match chance” is a game that relays between the AT gaming state and an additional specialization zone described later. For example, when the player operates the stop button according to the instructed procedure and 7 symbols are prepared, the player moves to the specialization zone.

  The additional specialization zone is a high-probability state in which chances for adding the number of AT games are continuously or concentratedly generated. In the additional specialization zone, even if it is a “bell role” that is not the target of the additional lottery in the AT gaming state, an additional lottery is performed, and for example, a minimum number of seven games is guaranteed and a large number of games are added.

  The swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment has two types of specialization zones, “Curse Attack” and “Desperate Dance”. In the AT gaming state, when a specific small role is won, the process shifts to “Absurd Dance”. If you win the role of Cherry or Watermelon in “Desperate Dance”, add the number of “Desperate Dance” or “Michizure RUSH” games, or both.

  Further, when “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7” wins in the “7 chances”, the process proceeds to “Curse ATTACK”. In the case of “cursed ATTACK”, the number of AT games may be added by 20 to 30 games.

  In some cases, the added special zone may shift directly from the normal gaming state. Although the winning probability is extremely low, when winning, after the freeze production by the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c, the process shifts to “curse ATTACK” which is one of the additional specialization zones.

  Then, in the added special zone, the number of AT games (for example, 100 games) is added, and then the state shifts to the AT gaming state. In this case, the remaining number of games at the start of the AT game (“Michizure RUSH”) is 150 games.

(4-2. Management of termination conditions: FIGS. 9A and 9B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9A, a rotating type gaming machine in which AT games are managed simultaneously under two end conditions will be described.

  The AT game is a game that uses the liquid crystal display device 4 or the speaker 16 to notify the stop order of the stop buttons corresponding to each spinning cylinder. This notification is called “push order navigation display” (hereinafter referred to as push order navigation). When a player plays according to this, a small role such as a bell role is won, and the player may win a large number of game medals. it can.

  As described above, the condition for shifting to the AT gaming state may include winning a specific winning combination in a high probability state by itself. In addition, the AT game end condition is that a predetermined number of games are played, and the player may acquire a predetermined number (difference) of game medals in the AT game state.

  Here, the difference number means the number obtained by subtracting the number of inserted sheets from the number of paid-out sheets. For example, if three game medals are bet in one game and there are eight payouts, the difference number is +5. Further, when three game medals are bet in one game and the game is missed, the difference number is -3. When the difference number is “+5”, 5 is subtracted from the display of the remaining number on the liquid crystal screen, but when the difference number is a negative number such as “−3”, the remaining number is usually set. Do not add.

  In FIG. 9A, cases (1) to (3) are cases where the “end condition” of the AT game is “any 0”. This means that the AT game is ended when one of the two end conditions is satisfied. The example in the schematic diagram shows that when the AT game progresses and the remaining number of games reaches 0, one of the conditions is met, so “THE END” appears and the AT game ends. ing.

  In addition, “addition” in the figure means that the number of games and the number of acquired games in the end condition are added so that the AT gaming state further continues when the cherry role or the like (rare role) is won in the AT gaming state. Say. There are three types of “addition”, “whichever is smaller”, “whichever is more”, and “both”. “Many” and “small” are determined by comparing both conditions.

  Since the number of game medals in the AT gaming state of the embodiment is about 3.0, an average of about 150 game medals can be obtained when 50 games are played. However, in the example of the schematic diagram, the acquired number is 100 (the remaining is 200), which is lower than the average. Therefore, when the two conditions are compared, the remaining number is small, and the condition of “number of games” expected to end first corresponds to “whichever is smaller”.

  In the schematic diagram, “+ 100G” is displayed on the screen and the remaining “number of games” is updated as an example of adding “whichever is smaller”. In addition, as an example of adding “whichever is greater”, “+300” is displayed on the screen, and the remaining “acquired number” is updated.

  On the other hand, “both” means adding to both conditions, so that the player is most profitable and the number of game medals is increased. At this time, as shown in the schematic diagram, “+ 100G & +300” is displayed on the screen, and the remaining “number of games” and “number of acquired” are updated.

  Next, cases (4) to (6) are cases where the “end condition” of the AT game is “both 0”. This means that the AT game ends when the two end conditions are both satisfied. In the example of the schematic diagram, even if the AT game progresses and the remaining number of games is 0, the condition of “ADDITIONAL TIME !!” appears because the condition of “Acquired number” is not satisfied, and the AT gaming state Indicates that it will continue.

  There are three types of “add-on”, “whichever is smaller”, “whichever is more”, and “both”. The points to be added are the same as in cases (1) to (3).

  Here, the remaining number of game medals is displayed by the difference number, but may be displayed by “payout number”. The number of payouts is the number of payouts in the payout table (see FIGS. 6A to 6D). If three game medals are bet in one game and there are 8 payouts, the payout number is +8. .

  In addition, there is a “push order navigation frequency” as an AT game end condition. In this case, the AT game ends when “push order navigation” appears a predetermined number of times (for example, 60 times) after the transition to the AT gaming state. Accordingly, one of the “game number” or “acquired number” end conditions may be changed to “push order navigation count”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9B, a rotating type gaming machine in which the AT gaming state is managed by any one of two end conditions (non-simultaneously) will be described.

  First, cases (1) to (10) are cases where the player can “arbitrarily select” one of the end conditions at a predetermined “decision / switch timing”. For example, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (including the special zone for addition) (cases (1) and (2)), the player operates the cross key 9 or the effect button 10 to finish. One condition can be selected.

  Here, “W count” in the figure is whether or not both conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired games are counted. The reason for “to (internal / display)” “W count” is that a condition that was not initially selected may be selected later. The case where “W count” is “not done” is a case where the end condition selected first is not changed or cannot be changed until the end of the AT game.

  It is not always necessary to display end conditions that are not selected on the screen, but it is preferable to display both. The advantage is that you can always compare the progress of both conditions. Thus, when it is time to switch the end condition, the player can determine whether or not to obtain it by switching.

  Although the end condition may be selected at any timing in the AT gaming state (cases (3) and (4)), at least 20 AT games are played instead of every game, or 30 games It is preferable to be able to switch after acquiring medals.

  Further, the end condition may be switched when shifting to the added special zone or the pseudo bonus (cases (5) and (6)). When one set of AT games ends, if the next set remains, the end condition can be switched (cases (7) and (8)). In the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment, one set of AT games is composed of 50 games. During an AT game, there are cases where not only a predetermined number of games but also a set unit is added.

  If the AT game end condition is switched at the end of one set, an AT game with a new end condition starts from the next set. Note that at the end of one set, it is not always necessary to select an end condition, and there is a case where no change is desired (cases (9) and (10)). In this case, the next set of AT games starts with the previous end condition.

  Next, cases (11) to (15) are a case where an end condition is selected inside the spinning type gaming machine and a case where the end condition is determined in advance. For example, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (cases (11) and (12)), the player operates the effect button 10 to select one of the end conditions.

  Here, in the case of “lottery”, one of the end conditions is selected in response to the operation of the effect button 10. In the case of “fixed”, the end condition is already determined internally, but the effect button 10 is operated as an effect in order to produce an effect as if the player has selected. .

  “Decision / switching timing” is the same as in the case of “optional selection” by the player. When shifting from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (including the additional special zone), during the AT, the special zone is added to the special zone. When shifting, there are times when one set ends, and when one set ends, the end condition may not be switched. In the schematic diagram, only a display example of the switching timing screen is shown.

(4-3. Example of AT gaming state: FIGS. 10A to 10E)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10E, an example of an effect in the AT gaming state will be described. The following production examples more specifically represent the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  First, a case where the AT gaming state is managed under both conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired game medals (difference number) will be described with reference to FIG. 10A. As shown in FIG. 10A (a), in the AT gaming state, there is a display area 61 for the number of remaining games and a display area 62 for the number of remaining acquisitions at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  The remaining number of games is the last AT game because “remaining game 001” is displayed in the display area 61. However, the remaining acquired number is far from being acquired as indicated by “remaining number 090” in the display area 62.

  In the AT gaming state, although not every game, push order navigation is displayed in the display area 63. Therefore, the player can acquire a small role (for example, a bell role) by operating the stop button according to the procedure. Note that “XXX RUSH” at the bottom of the liquid crystal screen 4a is the name of the AT game, and is “Michizure RUSH” in the swivel game machine of the embodiment.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10A (b), the number of remaining games becomes 0, and one of the end conditions is satisfied. At this time, the display area 61 changes to a thin and inconspicuous display. On the other hand, as for the remaining acquisition number, which is another ending condition, as shown in the display area 62 as “remaining number 085”, a large number of game medals that have not been acquired remain. Therefore, the AT gaming state is extended to allow the player to acquire this.

  In the center of the liquid crystal screen 4a, a display area 64 indicated as "I will continue!" Appears. That is, the AT gaming state continues until both termination conditions are satisfied. Thereafter, when the game is further continued, the display shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 10A (c), since “remaining number 005” is indicated in the display area 62, it can be said that the AT game has progressed to a point near the end. Here too, the player can acquire a small combination by operating the stop button according to the push order navigation of the display area 63. Thereafter, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10A (d) is an end notification of the AT gaming state. “TOTAL 300” means that the number of game medals acquired in this AT game was 300. “GAME 133G” means that the total number of games in the current AT game is 133 games.

  As described above, in the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, the AT game is managed under the two end conditions, and the display of the remaining number of games and the number of acquired games is updated for each game. Further, the AT game end condition is confirmed at the end of each game, and the AT game state continues until both end conditions are satisfied. Thereby, the player can avoid a situation in which the AT game is terminated under the condition of the number of games even though the number of game medals acquired is relatively small.

  On the other hand, there may be a case where the winning combinations of the small roles are concentrated after the transition to the AT gaming state, and the maximum number of acquisition is reached immediately. In this case, since a large number of AT games that could have been executed remain, the remaining number of games can be extended. In either case, the player can acquire many game medals and can prevent the game motivation from being attenuated.

  The numerical values in the display areas 61 and 62 mainly represent the number of remaining games and the number of remaining acquisitions in one set of AT gaming states, but it can be seen that AT gaming continues over a plurality of sets. In addition, the total number of games in the AT gaming state and the total number of acquired games may be displayed together. For example, in FIG. 10A (c), a new display area can be provided below the display area 61, and the total number of games can be displayed by an addition method such as “TOTAL GAME 0120”.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10B, when the AT gaming state is managed under both conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired game medals (difference number), the number of games is added during the AT game. I will explain the case.

  First, in FIG. 10B (a), a display area 61 for the number of remaining games and a display area 62 for the number of remaining acquisitions are displayed at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Since “remaining GAME 051” is displayed in the display area 61, the number of games of the remaining AT games is 51. In addition, since “remaining number 200” is displayed in the display area 62, 100 game medals are currently acquired and the remaining number is 200.

  Since the number of game medals acquired is 100, it is below the average of about 150. Therefore, if the AT game proceeds as it is, it is expected that the upper limit of 100 will be reached without obtaining 300.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 10B (a), a notice that lightning will fall appears. In response to this, when the stop button is operated so that the player can acquire any small combination, the display shown in FIG. FIG. 10B (b) shows a state in which a notification including characters “GET!” And a cherry symbol appears in the display area 65 due to the winning of the cherry role.

  Here, the number of games in the display area 61 is updated, but even if a cherry combination (difference number -2) with a payout number of 1 is won, the difference number does not change, and the remaining number of acquisitions in the display area 62 is Not updated.

  Further, the “cherry role” is a rare role, and the end condition is updated. Specifically, the “game count” end condition is added as indicated by “+ 100G” in the display area 64 of FIG. 10B (c). This means that the remaining number of games is increased by 100 games.

  As described above, the end condition for the number of games is more likely to be satisfied first (a condition close to the end), so this time, by adding “number of games”, the balance between the two conditions can be maintained. It should be noted that by adding the “acquired number”, the condition far from the end may be changed, or both conditions may be changed. Thereafter, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10B (d) shows that the display area 61 has been updated to become “remaining GMAE 150”. Then, the AT gaming state is continued until both conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired games are satisfied.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10C, a case where the AT gaming state is managed under both conditions of the number of games and the above-described “push order navigation count” will be described.

  First, in FIG. 10C (a), a display area 61 for the number of remaining games and a display area 62 for the number of push order navigations are displayed at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Since “remaining GAME 050” is displayed in the display area 61, the number of games of the remaining AT games is 50. Further, since the display area 62 indicates “navigation count 40/60”, most of the push order navigation performed 60 times has been completed.

  In the case of the spinning type gaming machine of the embodiment, the display probability of the push order navigation of game medals in the AT game state is about 1 / 1.77, so about 57 push order navigations are executed for 100 AT games. Is done. Here, when 50 games have been completed, 40 push-push navigations have already been executed, so if the AT game progresses as it is, the AT game may end with a large number of games remaining. is expected.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 10C (a), a notice that lightning will fall appears. In response to this, when the stop button is operated so that the player can acquire any small combination, the display shown in FIG. FIG. 10C (b) shows a state in which a notification including characters “GET!” And a cherry symbol appears in the display area 65 due to the winning of the cherry role. At this time, the display area 61 display is updated.

  Here, since the “cherry combination” is a rare combination, the end condition is updated. Specifically, as shown in the display area 64 of FIG. 10C (“Navigation + 10 times”), the end condition of “Number of push order navigations” is added. This is an additional number of push order navigations.

  As described above, the end condition of the push order navigation count is more likely to be satisfied first (a condition close to the end), so this time, the balance of both conditions can be maintained by adding the “push order navigation count”. Like that. Thereafter, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10C (d) shows that the display area 62 has been updated to “navi count 40/70”. As a result, the remaining number of AT games is 49 games and the remaining number of navigations is 30, so that the display probability of the push order navigation approaches the set numerical value. Thereafter, the AT gaming state is continued until both conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired games are satisfied.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10D, a case will be described in which the AT gaming state is managed under one of the end conditions of the number of games and the number of acquired game medals (difference number). As shown in FIG. 10D (a) or (b), at the time of transition to the AT gaming state, a screen for allowing the player to select one of the end conditions appears.

  FIG. 10D (a) shows a screen that allows the user to select “number of games (100G)” in the display area 66 or “acquired number (300)” in the display area 67 with the left and right buttons of the cross key 9. ing. At this time, a cross key mark 9 'appears in the lower left part of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  When the player operates the cross key 9 so that “You can choose the one you like!” Is displayed below the liquid crystal screen 4a, the arrow 68 moves in the left-right direction. The effect button 10 is used for the determination. At this time, an effect button key mark 10 'appears in the lower right portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  FIG. 10D (b) is also a screen for allowing the player to select one of the end conditions, but only the effect button key mark 10 'appears. This is a method in which any of the conditions is drawn in the inside of the spinning-type game machine by pressing the effect button 10. Further, in practice, the end condition has already been determined inside the spinning cylinder type game machine, but the player may operate the effect button 10 as an effect.

  For example, when the player selects the end condition for the number of games or when selected by lottery, the display shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, a display area 66 'indicating that the frame has been selected is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4a. In addition, a display of “XXX RUSH rush!” Appears along with the witch character 69. Thereafter, the AT gaming state starts and the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10D (d) shows an initial game of the AT game. Only the display area 61 relating to the number of games appears in the upper left part of the liquid crystal screen 4a. The point that the push order navigation is performed in the display area 63 is the same regardless of the selected end condition.

  Since it is possible to switch the end condition at a predetermined timing, the “acquired number” is also counted inside the rotating type gaming machine. As described above, the end condition for managing the AT game is selected by the player or inside the machine, so that a revolving gaming machine with high interest can be realized.

  Further, when the player selects the acquisition number end condition or when selected by lottery, the display shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, a display area 67 ′ indicating that the frame is selected is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4 a. Thereafter, the AT gaming state starts, and the display shown in FIG. FIG. 10D (f) shows the first game of AT game, but only the display area 62 relating to the remaining number of acquisitions appears in the upper right part of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10E, when the AT gaming state is managed under the termination condition of any one of the number of games and the number of acquired game medals (difference number), the termination condition during the AT game The case where is changed will be described.

  First, FIG. 10E (a) shows a state in which a notification including the letters “GET!” And a bell symbol has appeared in the display area 65 due to the winning of the role of the bell. Here, since the “game number” end condition is selected, “remaining GAME 081” is displayed in the display area 61. Thereafter, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10E (b) shows a state in which the end condition can be selected again by performing the AT game just 20 times. As shown in the figure, in the display area 70, the same screen as in FIG. 10D (a) is displayed small below the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  When the end condition is switched, a new selection can be made by operating the cross key 9 and the effect button 10. If it is not necessary to switch the end condition, this display may be ignored and the rotation rotation stop button 12 may be operated according to the push order navigation of the display area 63.

  Here, if the player switches to the “acquired number” end condition, the display shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, a display area 67 ′ indicating that the frame is selected is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4 a. Along with the witch character 69, a message “Please do your best!” Appears. Thereafter, the AT gaming state is resumed, and the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10E (d) shows the state of the next AT game. In the upper right part of the liquid crystal screen 4a, only the display area 62 relating to the remaining number of acquired images appears. The point that the push order navigation is performed in the display area 63 is the same regardless of the selected end condition.

  The timing at which the end condition can be switched is not limited to the number of games played in AT games. For example, when the acquisition number end condition is selected, the end condition may be changed at the timing when 30 game medals are acquired.

  Further, as described above, the end condition can be changed at the time of entry of an AT game or at the end of one set of AT games. It is also possible to make the end condition changeable when shifting to an additional specialization zone where the number of games and the number of acquired AT games greatly increase.

  Further, the display area 70 in FIG. 10E (b) may display the selection screen in FIG. 10D (b). In this case, one of the end conditions is drawn by the operation of the effect button 10 or is determined in advance inside the rotary gaming machine, but the effector 10 is operated by the player as an effect. Is it to do?

<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 main body of the gaming machine from the medal insertion slot 7 (including pseudo insertion from credits), counting the number of inserted game medals, and 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. .

  When the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated, the process proceeds to step S15, and when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is not operated, 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 (not shown) according 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. For the stop control data, data corresponding to the winning combination data is set with reference to 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 the reels 5a to 5c operate as effects before starting normal rotation activation.

  First, the main control means selects a reel production lottery table corresponding to the winning combination (step S171). In the reel effect lottery table (not shown), a winning random number for each reel effect is set for each winning combination. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, 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 S171. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control means sets a reel effect type command. Even when the reel effect is “none”, the reel effect type command is set every time because a control command to that effect is prepared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control means performs a freeze start process. This is a process of setting the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c once in an immobile state before the execution when any of the reel effects is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, the main control means performs reel effect execution processing. This is a process of executing the reel effect selected in the reel effect lottery process in step S172. The reel production includes reverse rotation fluctuation and slow 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 S176.

  In step S176, the main control means sets an effect switching command. The effect switching command is a control command for switching the effect executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a or the like during the execution of the reel effect. 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. When the wait timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S184, and when the wait timer is not 0, 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). Loop until the wait time is consumed. On the other hand, if the waiting time has been consumed, 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. When there is an effective stop operation (first stop operation), the process proceeds to step S192, and when there is no effective stop operation, a loop is performed 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 has reached 0, the process proceeds to step S196. If the stop interval timer has not yet reached 0, 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 processes of steps S191 to S196 are repeated again. After the third stop operation, all the spinning cylinders are stopped, and the process 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 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). When the re-gamer is stopped, the process proceeds to step S23, and when the re-gamer is not stopped, 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 being operated (during CBB), the process proceeds to step S25, and if the bonus game is not being operated, 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 stops, the process proceeds to step S27. If the bonus combination does not stop, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of 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 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 on 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. This is a process of receiving various control commands transmitted from the main control side, which will be described in detail 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 push order navigation shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E is also output by this processing. 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.

(6-3. Command Reception Processing: FIG. 20)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the command reception process performed in the sub-control-side timer interrupt process described later will be described.

  First, the effect control means determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (step S501). The “medal insertion command” is a control command that is set in the medal insertion processing (FIG. 11: step S13) and transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420. If the received control command is a “medal insertion command”, the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S503.

  If the received control command is a “medal insertion command” (YES in step S501), the effect control means performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S502). Here, processing relating to counting of the number of inserted coins, voice when a medal is inserted, and the like are performed. Thereafter, the command reception process is terminated.

  Next, when the received control command is not a “medal insertion command” (NO in step S501), the effect control means determines whether or not a game start command has been received (step S503). The “game start command” is a control command that is set in the internal lottery process (FIG. 12: step S165) and transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420.

  If the received control command is a “game start command” (YES in step S503), the effect control means performs a process when a game start command is received (step S504). Here, a process related to an effect associated with the start of the game, a push order bell stop operation notification, or the like is performed. Thereafter, the command reception process is terminated.

  Next, when the received control command is not a “game start command” (NO in step S503), the effect control means determines whether or not a winning information command has been received (step S505). The “winning information command” is a control command that is set in the rotation stop process (FIG. 15: step S197) and transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420.

  If the received control command is a “winning information command” (YES in step S505), the effect control means performs a winning information command reception process (step S506).

(6-4. Processing when receiving a prize information command: FIG. 21)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 21, the details of the winning information command reception process will be described.

  First, the effect control means acquires winning combination type information (step S601). The winning combination is a combination that has been awarded on the winning line 3a. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S602.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not an AT game is being played (step S602). If the AT game is currently being played, the process proceeds to step S603, and if not, the process proceeds to step S608.

  First, when an AT game is being played (YES in step S602), the effect control means subtracts 1 from the game number counter value (step S603). This is a process of counting the remaining number of AT game games determined when the game is shifted to the AT game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not the push order bell has been established (step S604). In the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment, since the only difference is that the difference counter value, which will be described later, changes due to the establishment, that is, the internal winning, only the push order bell, this step determines whether or not the establishment. When the push order bell is established, the process proceeds to step S605, and when it is not established, the process proceeds to step S606.

  When the push order bell is established during the AT game (YES in step S604), the effect control means subtracts 5 from the difference counter value (step S605). This is a process of counting the remaining number of acquired sheets (difference number) based on the difference number 5 of the bell combination obtained when the pressing order is correct. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not the game number counter value and the difference number counter value have reached 0 (step S606). This is a determination as to whether or not the termination conditions for both the number of AT games and the number of acquired games (difference) are satisfied. If both counter values have reached 0, the process proceeds to step S607, and if both counter values have not yet reached 0, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In addition, in step S606, by changing “and” (and condition) to “or” (or condition), the revolving gaming machine in which the AT game ends when either one of the two end conditions is satisfied. This process is performed when receiving a prize information command.

  When the game number counter value and the difference number counter value have reached 0 (YES in step S606), the effect control means executes an AT game end effect (step S607). When any counter value reaches 0, the AT game is ended, so an AT game end effect is performed, and further, an AT game end notification is performed (see FIG. 10A (d)). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S608, the effect control means executes an effect corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, an effect is selected and executed with reference to an effect table corresponding to the normal game state or the AT game state. Thereafter, the process upon receiving a winning information command is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the winning information command reception process ends, the command reception process also ends.

  Finally, when the received control command is not a “winning information command” (NO in step S505), the effect control unit performs processing according to the received command (step S507). This is processing when a control command other than “medal insertion command”, “game start command”, and “winning information command” is received. Although details are omitted, processing corresponding to each received command is performed.

(6-5. Processing at the time of receiving a prize information command (modified example): FIGS. 22 and 23)
Lastly, with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, the details of the winning information command reception process of the rotating game machine in which the difference in the number of cherries and watermelons will be described.

  First, the effect control means acquires winning combination type information (step S701). Then, it progresses to step S702 and it is determined whether it is in AT game (step S702). If the AT game is currently being played, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S707.

  First, when an AT game is being played (YES in step S702), the effect control means subtracts 1 from the game number counter value (step S703). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  Next, the effect control means subtracts the difference sheet counter value according to the winning combination (step S703). Here, since the difference sheet counter value changes according to the winning combination as shown in FIG. 23, the difference sheet counter value corresponding to the winning combination is subtracted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not the game number counter value and the difference number counter value have reached 0 (step S705). If both counter values have reached 0, the process proceeds to step S706, and if both counter values have not yet reached 0, the process proceeds to step S707.

  Also in step S705, by changing “and” (and condition) to “or” (or condition), the spinning type that the AT gaming state ends when either one of the two end conditions is satisfied. This process is performed when the game machine receives a prize information command.

  When the game number counter value and the difference number counter value have reached 0 (YES in step S705), the effect control means executes an AT game end effect (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, the effect control means executes an effect according to the gaming state. Thereafter, the process upon receiving a winning information command is terminated. The processing performed on the sub control side has been described above.

  As described above, in the case of the spinning-reel game machine of the embodiment, there are two AT game end conditions: a predetermined number of games are performed and a player acquires a predetermined number of game medals. When the player moves to the AT gaming state, etc., the player can select one of the two end conditions by operating the cross key or the effect button. Thereby, the interest of a game can be heightened and attenuation of game willingness can be prevented.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered besides this. In the embodiment, a spinning-type gaming machine with AT games has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a spinning-type gaming machine equipped with an ART game that adds the number of games and the number of acquired games in the same manner as AT games.

  In the embodiment, the acquired number is displayed as a difference number (FIGS. 10A to 10E), but may be displayed as a payout number. In addition, it has been shown that there are “game number”, “acquired number”, and “push order navigation number” as examples of AT game end conditions. Any two combinations may be used.

  On the other hand, when managed by one end condition (non-simultaneous), any one of the three end conditions can be selected. At this time, end condition data that has not been selected may also be displayed on the screen. Thereby, the progress of each end condition can be confirmed, which is useful when the end condition is switched.

  There are various timings for switching the end condition, such as when changing to the AT gaming state, at any timing during the AT, when shifting to the specialization zone, and when one set of AT games ends. . For example, regarding any timing during AT, when either the number of games or the number of acquired games has progressed to half.

  As described 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 parrot machine and a circulation type spinning machine.

1 Housing 2 Front door 3 Cylinder visual recognition part 3a Prize line (effective prize line)
4 Liquid crystal display (game information display means)
4a Liquid crystal screens 5a to 5c Cylinder (game result display means)
6a, 6b Movable body 7 Medal slot 8 MAXBET button 9 Four-way controller (operating means)
10 Production button 10 (Operation means)
11 Spinning rotation start levers 12a to 12c Spinning rotation stop button 13 Decoration lamp unit 14 Operation panel unit 15 Stored medal settlement 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 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 421 Production control board side microcomputer (game control means)
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 Discharge control board 460 Liquid crystal control board 500 Hopper unit 510 Hopper motor 520 Medal payout sensor

Claims (4)

Game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information about the game;
A game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when the rotation of each of the cylinders is stopped;
Operation means that a player can operate during the operation valid period;
According to establishment of a predetermined condition, a game control means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game state,
There are two conditions for ending the special game state: a predetermined number of games are played and a player acquires a predetermined amount of game value;
A revolving gaming machine characterized in that, at least when shifting to the special gaming state, a player can select one of the two end conditions by operating the operation means. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1,
The revolving gaming machine characterized in that the number of times of execution of the game in the special game state and the acquired game value amount are updated for each game even when not selected as an end condition. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A spinning-type gaming machine characterized in that the player can operate the operation means at a predetermined timing in the special gaming state to change the ending condition. In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A revolving gaming machine characterized in that a player can change the ending condition by operating the operating means at the time of transition to an extended specialized gaming state specialized for extending the special gaming state. .