JP2016106760A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of promptly acquiring a starting opportunity of an assist time game.SOLUTION: When one of pressing-order bells is won, a reel under rotation is stopped such that a bell B and a bell C can be won in a correct pressing order, a bell A can be won in a specific pressing order, and a special small winning combination A and a special small winning combination B can be won in an incorrect pressing order. In an AT state, the correct pressing order is reported to assist prize winning of the bell B and the bell C. In an AT preparation state, the specific pressing order is reported to assist prize winning of the bell A. An assist time game is started by shifting a performance state from the AT preparation state to the AT state, based on stop operation in the reported specific pressing order.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotation of a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In recent years, a winning assistance effect that assists a winning combination is executed under predetermined conditions, thereby changing the winning probability of a winning combination and making it easier to acquire game media such as medals in a gaming section where the winning assist effect can be executed. A gaming machine capable of performing assist time gaming is known, and in this type of gaming machine, after winning the AT lottery, the game based on the fact that the result of the internal lottery becomes a specific winning mode including a specific replay. A technique is employed in which the assist time game is started by counting the number of times (update of the AT end determination counter) (see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the conventional technique as shown in Patent Document 1, the period until the assist time game starts varies depending on the winning probability of a specific winning mode including a specific replay, and particularly in a gaming specification where the winning probability of replay is low. However, there is a possibility that the player may get bored because the period until the start of the assist time game is prolonged.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can quickly obtain an opportunity to start an assist time game.

  (1) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including small roles are successful, and the plurality of reels A reel control means for performing a control to stop the rotating reel in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger, and a plurality of reels in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. And a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern is displayed on the active line, and a dividend for the small winning combination that has been won in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination The payout control means for controlling the number of game media payouts based on the game state, and the effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states including the special effect state, and in the special effect state, the winning of the small role is assisted. Perform prize winning assistance A game machine having an effect control means for performing control to be executed by the device, wherein the internal lottery means wins a plurality of kinds of small roles including correct small roles and specific small roles. The payout for the correct small combination is set to be equal to or greater than the number of game media input necessary for starting the game, and the specific small combination payout is set when the game is started. When the number of game media required for the game is set to be lower and the reel control means determines that the correct operation sequence and the specific operation sequence are previously set as the stop operation sequence when the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode. When the correct operation order is set, the correct answer small part wins, and when it is the specific operation order, the specific small combination wins, and any of the correct operation order and the specific operation order The operation order is different from In this case, the spinning reel is stopped so that the correct answer small part does not win, and the effect control means assists the winning of the correct answer small part by the winning auxiliary effect in the special effect state, and the special effect state. The special effect state is started based on the fact that the start condition of the special effect state is satisfied when the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect and the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect. It is related with the game machine to do.

  In the present invention, when the result of the internal lottery is a specific winning mode, if the correct operation order is in the correct operation order, the correct answer small combination is won, and if it is in the specific operation order, the specific small role is won and the correct operation order is When the operation order is different from any of the specific operation orders, the rotating reel is stopped so that the correct answer winning combination is not won. In the present invention, in the special production state in which the production device performs a prize assistant production for assisting the winning of the small role, the winning of the correct small role is assisted by the prize assistance production, and at the start of the special production state, the prize assistance production is performed. When the specific operation order is notified and the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect, the special effect state is started based on the fact that the start condition of the special effect state is satisfied. As described above, according to the present invention, a special effect state (assist time game) is provided for a specific winning mode of a small combination including a correct small combination that is set to be equal to or more than the number of game media input required when a game starts playing a game. Since the start opportunity is set, the start time of the assist time game can be obtained at an early stage even in a game specification with a low replay winning probability, and the assist time game can be started promptly.

  (2) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination are successful, and the plurality of reels A reel control means for performing a control to stop the rotating reel in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger, and a plurality of reels in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. And a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern is displayed on the active line, and a dividend for the small winning combination that has been won in accordance with the winning of the small winning combination The payout control means for controlling the number of game media payouts based on the game state, and the effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states including the special effect state, and in the special effect state, the winning of the small role is assisted. Perform prize winning assistance A game machine having an effect control means for performing control to be executed by the device, wherein the internal lottery means wins a plurality of kinds of small roles including correct small roles and specific small roles. The payout for the correct small combination is set to be equal to or greater than the number of game media input necessary for starting the game, and the specific small combination payout is set when the game is started. If the number of game media required for the game is greater than or equal to the number of the correct small part payouts and the reel control means determines that the internal lottery result is the specific winning mode, the order of stop operations The correct operation order and the specific operation order are set in advance as follows, and when the correct operation order is, the correct small part wins, and when the specific operation order is, the specific small part wins, The correct operation order and the specific operation order If the operation order is different from any of the above, the reel that is rotating is stopped so that the correct answer small part does not win, and the effect control means wins the correct small part according to the winning auxiliary effect in the special effect state. And when the special effect state is started, the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect, and the start condition of the special effect state is established when the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that starts the special effect state.

  In the present invention, when the result of the internal lottery is a specific winning mode, if the correct operation order is in the correct operation order, the correct answer small combination is won, and if it is in the specific operation order, the specific small role is won and the correct operation order is When the operation order is different from any of the specific operation orders, the rotating reel is stopped so that the correct answer winning combination is not won. In the present invention, in the special production state in which the production device performs a prize assistant production for assisting the winning of the small role, the winning of the correct small role is assisted by the prize assistance production, and at the start of the special production state, the prize assistance production is performed. When the specific operation order is notified and the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect, the special effect state is started based on the fact that the start condition of the special effect state is satisfied. As described above, according to the present invention, a special effect state (with respect to a specific winning state of a small combination including a correct small combination and a specific small combination that is set to be equal to or more than the number of game media input required when a game starts playing a game ( Assist time game) start timing is set, so even in a game specification with a low replay winning probability, the assist time game start timing can be obtained early, and the assist time game can be started quickly. become.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal lottery means is such that the winning probability of the specific winning mode is higher than the winning probability of the replay in which the next game is performed without requiring a game medium when winning. An internal lottery may be performed.

  In this way, the start timing of the assist time game can be obtained at an early stage in a game specification in which the winning probability of the replay is lower than the winning probability of the specific winning mode of the small role including the correct small role and the specific small role. The assist time game can be started.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the effect control means notifies the specific operation order by the winning assist effect, the stop operation is performed in the specific operation order notified by the winning assist effect. The special effect state is started based on this, and when the specific operation order is notified by the winning assist effect, the special effect state is not started and the player is disadvantaged. Penalty processing for generating a penalty may be performed.

  In this way, when the correct operation role is won when the specific operation order is notified by the winning assisting effect, a penalty process is performed when the correct answering role is won, so the dishonest player intentionally counters the winning assisting effect. It becomes possible to restrict the winning of a prize.

  (5) The gaming machine of the present invention includes a main board including the internal lottery means, the reel control means, the winning determination means, and the payout control means, and a sub board including the effect control means, Only one-way communication from the main board to the sub board is possible with the sub board, and the main board stops in the specific operation order when the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode. The specific process may be performed based on the operation being performed.

  In this way, the main board can be caused to perform specific processing in conjunction with the start of the assist time game, so that the main board can be controlled to be linked to the control of the sub board. Become.

  (6) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the main board outputs a specific signal to an external device based on the fact that the stop operation is performed in the specific operation order when the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode. You may make it perform the process to perform.

  In this way, since the specific signal can be output to the external device to the main board in conjunction with the start of the assist time game, the main board can be linked to the control of the production state by the sub board. The external device can be notified of information related to the change in the production state.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the detailed setting example of the winning probability in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the main board | substrate in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine of the modification of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine of the modification of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine of the modification of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the modification of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the modification of this invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 10 that controls the progress of the game as a control board, and a display effect and a sound effect that match the progress of the game by receiving a signal transmitted from the main board 10. There are provided a plurality of types of electronic circuit boards including a sub board 20 that performs control for executing the above.

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

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of throws (the number of game media thrown when starting a game) is set to three, When medals corresponding to the number are inserted, the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including the main board 10 and the sub board 20. The main board 10 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, and the stop switch 240, and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310 and the hopper unit 320 is performed. In addition, the sub-board 20 receives signals sent from the main board 10 and performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the calculation results, the sub-board 20 and the audio device Operation control of output means such as 340 is performed. The functions of each board such as the main board 10 and the sub board 20 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM This is realized by software composed of a given program stored in advance.

  The main board 10 includes an insertion receiving means 105, a random number generating means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a gaming state. The shift control unit 170, the communication control unit 175, and the main memory 190M are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a game start operation for the start lever (game start operation means) SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three). Perform control to enable. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the inserted state (bet state). Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

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

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

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the main memory 190M. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing (unauthorized). It has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, Bell A (specific small role), Bell B (correct answer small role), Bell C (correct answer small role), special small role A1, special small role A2, special small role as small roles. A3, special small role A4, special small role B, weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon are prepared. Strike order bell 8: specific winning mode, first winning mode), JAC1 (special winning mode, second winning mode) and JAC2 are set.

  The batting order bell will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4A, the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4 include bell A, bell B, and special small part A1 to special small part. It shows that any one type of A4 and the special small role B overlap and win. As described above, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4, the bell A, the bell B, and the two types of special small roles are won, and the bell A and the bell B are duplicated. The combination of the two special small roles to be won is different. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4A, the batting order bell 5 to the batting order bell 8 are one of bell A, bell C, special small combination A1 to special small combination A4, and special small combination B. Indicates that it will be won in duplicate. As described above, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the batting order bell 5 to the batting order bell 8, the bell A, the bell C, and the two special small roles are elected, and the bell A and the bell C are duplicated. The combination of the two special small roles to be won is different.

  Further, JAC 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), JAC 1 has bell A, bell B, bell C, special small role B, watermelon, weak The cherry and the strong cherry are shown to be won in succession. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), JAC2 has a special small role A1 to a special small role A4, a special small role B, and a bell A. Indicates that you will win.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B have the same winning probabilities for the small role, and the internal lottery table B wins replay with a higher probability than the internal lottery table A. In the internal lottery table C, small roles are won in a manner different from the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, the hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 8 win the bell B and the bell C without overlapping each other, and the internal lottery table C wins the bell B and the bell by JAC1. C has won the prize. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, one of the hitting bells is won in the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B with higher probability than replay.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

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

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

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

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

  The reel control means 130 starts to rotate the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the game start operation with respect to the start lever SL, and the first reel R1 Stop operation by pressing the stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 corresponding to the reel in which the third reel R3 is rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). And a control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a manner corresponding to the lottery flag setting state (internal lottery result).

  Specifically, when the game start operation with respect to the start lever SL is enabled, the reel control means 130 operates from the start switch 230 when the start switch 230 is activated by the player operating the start lever SL. Based on the start signal, by starting the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotationally driven so that the rotational speed reaches a predetermined speed. Then, when the speed reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm), it is rotated at a predetermined speed, and based on the fact that each reel is rotating at a constant speed, a control to validate the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation on each stop button that is activated based on the fact that each reel is rotating normally is accepted as the stop operation.

  In addition, when the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, the reel control means 130 activates the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is activated by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. Based on the stop signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. It is like that. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. It is determined in the range of ~ 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed on the effective line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line at the time when the pressing operation is performed on Control is performed so as to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed, so that the reel is displayed at the upper display position.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the press detection position, which is the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is actuated (when the stop button is pressed), by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel. it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, the special reels 310 to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Symbol “SP”, replay symbol A “RPA”, replay symbol B “RPB”, bell symbol A “BLA”, bell symbol B “BLB”, watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, and cherry symbol When “CH” is arranged and a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position is drawn on the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, it can be displayed on the effective line.

  Further, the reel control unit 130 rotates with reference to a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the main memory 190M and a process of calculating a stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process). Processing for determining the stop position of the inner reel (table reference processing) is performed.

  First, in the logic calculation process, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressed detection position according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

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

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

  And in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, a correct batting order (correct answer operation order) and a specific batting order (specific operation order) are set for each of batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8, and an order different from both the correct batting order and the specific batting order is set. Treated as incorrect order. Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. In this embodiment, when the type of the stop button that is pressed first corresponds to the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order, the number of medals paid out is the highest for the reel that stops first, and on the active line. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate having the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed is the highest. In particular, in the present embodiment, the bell B and the special small role B are assigned a common symbol (bell symbol A “BLA” and bell symbol B “BLB”) with respect to the second reel R2, and the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell. When the second reel R2 is first stopped at the time of winning 4, the stop position at which the candidate of the stop position where the number of payouts of medals is the largest can be displayed on the effective line. It has become a candidate. In the present embodiment, the bell C and the special small role B are assigned a common symbol (replay symbol A “PRA” and replay symbol B “RPB”) with respect to the third reel R3. When the third reel R3 is first stopped at the time of winning 8, the stop position at which the candidate of the stop position where the number of payouts of medals is the largest can be displayed on the effective line. It has become a candidate. In addition, if any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order or an incorrect answer batting order, the stop position candidates are selected according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations showing the most winning patterns is the highest.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific hitting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win the bell A is the highest. When the logic operation is performed and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order, the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can win the bell B or the bell C is the highest. If the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win the special small roles A1 to A4 and the special small roles B is the highest. Logic operation is performed.

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

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, which position is set as the stop position is determined as a stop control table storage unit in the main memory 190M. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193. In the stop control table, the correspondence between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position is set according to the setting state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the correct batting order and the specific batting order for each batting order bell. Is set, and a pressing order different from both the correct answer order and the specific order is treated as an incorrect answer order. In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pushed down in a specific batting order, the number of sliding frames relative to the pressed detection position so that the bell A wins. Is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer hit order, the number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that the bell B wins, and the first reel R1 is in the incorrect answer hit order. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed such that the special stop combination A is won and the case where no combination is won (missing) is present when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed so as to stop first. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed so that the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 stop first in the incorrect answering order and the number is set, the special small role B wins a prize. The number of sliding frames is set for the pressed detection position so that. Further, in this embodiment, when any one of the hit order bells 5 to 8 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific hit order, the number of sliding symbols for the press detection position so that the bell A wins. Is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer order, the number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that the bell C wins, and the first reel R1 is in the incorrect answer order. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed such that the special stop combination A is won and the case where no combination is won (missing) is present when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed so as to stop first. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed so that the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 stop first in the incorrect hit order, the special small part B wins a prize. The number of sliding frames is set for the depression detection position as. As described above, in this embodiment, when any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, the bell B or the bell C wins in the correct batting order, and the bell A wins in the specific batting order. In the incorrect answering order, the special small role B wins in the incorrect answering order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first, while preventing any bell from winning, and the stop button B1 is the first. In the incorrect order to be pressed, the spinning reel is stopped so that the special small combination A can win.

  In the present embodiment, when the bell A wins, as shown in FIG. 6B, the invalid line (winning line) including the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3 is shown. When a bell-matched symbol combination constituted by the bell symbol A “BLA” and the bell symbol B “BLB” is displayed on the line that is not subject to determination, and the bell B wins, as shown in FIG. In addition, there is a bell-aligned symbol combination composed of bell symbol A “BLA” and bell symbol B “BLB” on the invalid line consisting of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. When Bell C wins a prize, as shown in FIG. 6 (D), a bell-aligned pattern composed of a bell symbol A “BLA” and a bell symbol B “BLB” on an invalid line formed at the top of each reel. set So it is adapted to be displayed.

  Also, in the stop control table that is referenced when a weak cherry is won in the internal lottery, the number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position so that there is a case where a weak cherry wins and a case where none of the roles wins (missing) In the stop control table that is referenced when a strong cherry is won in the internal lottery, pressing detection is performed so that there is a case where the strong cherry wins and a case where none of the roles wins (missing) The number of sliding frames for the position is set. Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when a watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the number of sliding frames for the press detection position is set so that the watermelon wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Yes.

  Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay is won in the internal lottery, the number of sliding frames for the press detection position is set so that the replay wins regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Yes.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, either the bell B or the bell C wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In the stop control table that is set when the number of sliding frames is set and JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, pressing detection is performed so that the bell A wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The number of sliding frames for the position is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the main memory 190M, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, a big bonus (BB), replay, bell A to bell C, special small role A1 to special A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not the small combination A4, special small combination B, watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry are won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are eight types of symbol combinations indicating the winning forms of bell A, bell B, bell C, and special small role B, and bell A and bell B And the special small role B are assigned common symbols (bell symbol A “BLA” and bell symbol B “BLB”) to the second reel R2, and for bell A, bell C and special small role B, The common symbols (replay symbol A “RPA” and replay symbol B “RPB”) are assigned to the third reel R3, and the symbols common to the first reel R1 (red 7 symbol “red” are assigned to Bell B and Bell C. 7 ”and special symbol) are assigned.

  As for the bell A, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning form of the bell A in the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are at the pressing detection position. Regardless of which one of the symbols is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line, the bell symbol A “BLA” and the bell symbol B “BLB” constituting the winning form of the bell A on the second reel R2 are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, since any symbol is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  As for Bell B, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the special symbol “SP” constituting the winning form of Bell B on the first reel R1 are either one of them regardless of the pressing detection position. The bell symbol A “BLA” and the bell symbol B “BLB” constituting the winning form of the bell B in the second reel R2 are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line, regardless of the pressed detection position. The watermelon symbol A “WMA” and the watermelon symbol B “WMB”, which are arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the active line, and constitute the winning form of the bell B on the third reel R3, are detected by pressing. Regardless of which the symbols are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  As for Bell C, as shown in FIG. 5, either the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the special symbol “SP” constituting the winning form of Bell C in the first reel R1 is selected regardless of the pressed detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB”, which are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line and constitute the winning form of the bell C on the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, since any symbol is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  Further, as for the special small roles A1 to A4, as shown in FIG. 5, the bell symbol A “BLA” constituting the winning form of each special small role A in the first reel R1 is in the pressing detection position. Regardless of whether or not it is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line, but the symbols constituting the winning form of each special small role A in the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are not included in the pull-in range Since the position exists, it is a role that cannot be won unless the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing.

  As for the special small role B, as shown in FIG. 5, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” and the watermelon symbol B “WMB” that constitute the winning form of the special small role B in the first reel R1 are related to the pressing detection position. Without any symbol, it is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line, the bell symbol A "BLA" and the bell symbol B "BLB" constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the second reel R2, Regardless of the pressed detection position, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B, which are arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the active line and constitute the special small role B winning form in the third reel R3. Since “RPB” is arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is input regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. It has become a role that can be.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the payouts for Bell B and C are set to seven, which is equal to or greater than the prescribed number of insertions (three), and the dividend for Bell A is greater than the prescribed number of insertions. Is set to a lower one.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

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

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.9, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed.

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

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C among the internal lottery tables A to C shown in FIG.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition may be determined by the number of games in the bonus state and the number of winnings of the small role. Further, the bonus state may be one in which an end condition is set so as to end in one game.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the state where the bonus is established, when both the big bonus (BB) and the small role are won, the winning of the small role is given priority over the symbols constituting the big bonus (BB) winning pattern. When the symbols constituting the form are displayed on the active line and both the big bonus (BB) and the replay are won, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay wins in preference to the big bonus (BB). Only when the internal lottery is lost, the big bonus (BB) is won.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, a plurality of types of specific winning combinations (bell B and bell C) are won without overlapping each other (battering order bell 1 to batting order). In the bonus state, there is a special winning mode (JAC1) in which a plurality of types of correct small roles are won in duplicate, as shown in FIG. The probability of a special winning mode in the lottery is lower than the probability of becoming one of multiple types of specific winning modes in the internal lottery in the normal state and in the bonus establishment state, and the winning probability of each of the multiple types of correct answer small roles is in the normal state And the internal lottery is performed so that it becomes higher than the bonus establishment state. That is, in the bonus state of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of Bell B and Bell C, which are higher than the prescribed number (three), are higher than those in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the winning probabilities of the entire small role are also increased. The probability of obtaining a special winning mode (JAC1) including Bell B and Bell C, which are higher than the normal state and the bonus establishment state, but which has a higher payout than the prescribed number of inputs, is the Bell B and Bell in the normal state and the bonus establishment state. Since it is lower than the probability of obtaining a specific winning mode including C (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8), the expected value of the medal acquisition rate (number of payouts / number of inputs) in the bonus state is less than 100%. Can be done.

  The communication control means 175 controls the output of signals to the sub-board 20, the hall computer 410 (computer that centrally manages gaming machines installed in the game hall) and the data counter 420 (game hall) as external devices. It is individually connected to each installed gaming machine and performs control to output a signal to a device that displays information related to gaming history of the gaming machine). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 10 to the sub board 20 is possible between the main board 10 and the sub board 20, and from the sub board 20 to the main board 10. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  Then, when the internal lottery unit 120 performs the internal lottery, the communication control unit 175 outputs a signal for notifying the sub board 20 of the result of the internal lottery. Further, when the bet button B0 is pressed to insert a medal, a game start operation is performed with respect to the start lever SL, or a stop operation is performed with respect to the stop buttons B1 to B3, the communication control unit 180 performs sub board 20. In addition, a signal notifying the player's operation such as the bet button B0 being pressed, the start lever SL being pressed, and the type of the stop button being pressed is output. Further, the communication control unit 180 outputs a signal for notifying the sub-board 20 of the current gaming state. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on various notifications from the main board 10, the effect control means 180 of the sub board 20 responds to the operation performed by the player as a result of the internal lottery and the current gaming state. The display device 330 and the sound device 340 can be made to perform the effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the communication control means 175 sends a first specific signal (specific signal) for notifying the hall computer 410 and the data counter 420 that the effect state is staying in the AT state, and the hall. Control is performed to output a second specific signal for notifying the computer 410 and the data counter 420 that the continuation condition of the AT state is established.

  Then, the communication control means 175 determines the specific batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell when any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery in a state where the first specific signal and the second specific signal are not output (see FIG. 6). ), The first specific signal reservation flag of the lottery flag storage means 192 is set to the ON state based on the press of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  Further, the communication control means 175 is a case where any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery in a state where the first specific signal and the second specific signal are not output, and the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell (FIG. 6), when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the stored value of the bell counter 195A is operated in the correct hit order for one time based on the fact that the first specific signal reservation flag is set to the ON state. Based on the fact that a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a specific batting order or an incorrect answer batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell, a constant value corresponding to the number of times (for example, 1) is added, Based on the fact that the stored value of the bell counter 195A is reset to an initial value (for example, 0) and the stored value of the bell counter 195A has reached a threshold value (for example, 2). , Making a determination as to output start condition of the first specific signal is established, the first signal processing starts outputting the first specific signal (specific processing). Moreover, based on having performed the 1st signal processing, a 1st specific signal reservation flag is set to an OFF state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first specific signal reservation flag is set to the ON state based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific hit order, and the first specific signal reservation flag is set to the ON state. In order to update the bell counter 195 </ b> A when the stop button B <b> 1 to B <b> 3 is pressed in a specific batting order corresponding to the batting order bell won when one of the batting order bells is won in the internal lottery, Signal processing is performed.

  Further, the communication control means 175 determines the pressing order (specific operation mode) from among the four types of pressing order of the batting order 3 to the batting order 6 every time a replay is won in the internal lottery (operation mode). Lottery). In the pressing order lottery, a random number value is acquired, the acquired random number value is compared with the pressing order lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191, and a special batting order is determined (set) according to the comparison result. . When the special batting order is determined, the communication control means 175 outputs a signal notifying the determined special batting order to the sub-board 20.

  Then, the communication control means 175 presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the special batting order determined by the pressing order lottery when the replay is won by the internal lottery while the first specific signal or the second specific signal is output. Based on this, an increment update is performed by adding a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of operations in one special batting order to the stored value of the replay counter 195B, and the special batting order determined by pressing order lottery The stored value of the replay counter 195B is reset to an initial value (for example, 0) based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a pressing order different from that of the button, and the stored value of the replay counter 195B is set to a threshold value (for example, 2), it is determined that the output start condition for the second specific signal is satisfied, and the second specific signal is output. Performing second signal processing to start. If the second specific signal output start condition is satisfied while the second specific signal is being output, the output of the second specific signal is once stopped and then the second specific signal is output again. . Further, based on the second signal processing, the stored value of the replay counter 195B is reset to an initial value (for example, 0).

  Further, when the output of the second specific signal is started or stopped, the communication control unit 175 outputs a signal for notifying the sub-board 20 of the start or stop of the output of the second specific signal.

  Further, the communication control means 175 sets an initial value (for example, 2) to the stored value of the bell counter 195A based on the start of the output of the first specific signal, and outputs the first specific signal. When one of the batting order bells is won in the internal lottery, 1 is determined from the stored value of the bell counter 195A based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order or an incorrect answer batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell. When the decrement is updated by subtracting a certain value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of operations in the specific batting order or incorrect answer batting order, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell Further, based on the fact that the stored value of the bell counter 195A is less than the initial value (for example, 2), the stored value of the bell counter 195A is operated once in the correct answer order. Incremental updating is performed by adding a constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to, and based on the fact that the stored value of the bell counter 195A has reached a threshold value (for example, 0), the output stop condition for the specific signal is satisfied It is determined that the signal is being output, and the specific signal being output (the first specific signal and the second specific signal) is stopped.

  Note that the first specific signal and the second specific signal are output in response to a winning determination process in a game in which the output start condition for each specific signal is satisfied (output start condition satisfied game), In the next game, the output is started when a medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions is inserted, or the output is started in response to a game start operation for the start lever SL in the next game in which the output start condition is satisfied. The output can be started with any of these as an opportunity.

  Next, the sub substrate 20 will be described. The sub board 20 is configured to include the effect control means 180 and the sub memory 190S.

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 196 of the sub memory 190S and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device). ) Is used to control the sound effect performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 has a plurality of types of effects including a normal effect state, an assist time preparation state (AT preparation state), and an assist time state (AT state: special effect state) in the bonus establishment state. Control to change (transition) the production state between the states is performed.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 performs the AT lottery when the weak cherry, watermelon, or strong cherry is won in the internal lottery in the normal effect state. In the AT lottery, for example, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the sub memory 190S. Whether or not the AT lottery is won is determined according to the comparison result. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery varies depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the AT lottery, and the winning probability increases in the order of “weak cherry <watermelon <strong cherry”. AT lottery will be held.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a process of shifting the effect state to the AT preparation state based on winning the AT lottery and setting a given value in the AT end determination counter 199 of the sub memory 190S. In the present embodiment, the value set in the AT end determination counter 199 is set to “50” as a value corresponding to 50 games, for example.

  Further, when any one of batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 is won in the internal lottery in the AT preparation state, production control means 180 is not in a penalty (the stored value of penalty counter 200 is an initial value (for example, 0)). Based on this, the specific batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell is notified, and a control for causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assisting effect for assisting the winning of the bell A is performed, and the specified notified by the winning assist effect Based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order, it is determined that the start condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the effect state is shifted to the AT state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT state starts, the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect, and when the specific batting order is notified by the winning auxiliary effect, the AT state is started based on the establishment of the AT state start condition. To do.

  Then, the effect control means 180 starts to update the AT end determination counter 199 from the next game of the game in which the effect state is shifted to the AT state. Specifically, every time a game in the AT state is performed, a decrement update is performed to subtract a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs continuous lottery when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). In the continuous lottery, for example, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with the continuous lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 197, and the comparison result is obtained. It is determined whether or not the continuous lottery is won. Then, when winning the continuous lottery, the effect control means 180 performs a process of determining that the AT condition continuation condition is satisfied and setting a given value to the AT end determination counter 199. In the present embodiment, the value set in the AT end determination counter 199 is set to “50” as a value corresponding to 50 games, for example. On the other hand, when the result of the continuous lottery is lost (unauthorized), the effect control means 180 determines that the end condition for the AT state is satisfied, ends the AT state, and returns the effect state to the normal effect state. I do.

  In the AT state, if any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8 is won in the internal lottery, the correct batting order corresponding to the won batting order bell is notified and a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell B or the bell C is displayed. The device 330 and the sound device 340 are controlled to be executed, and whenever the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order notified by the winning assist effect, the bell B or the bell C always wins and wins seven medals. The player can increase the number of medals on hand.

  In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the decrement update related to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is interrupted while maintaining the effect state in the AT state, and the bonus state ends. Later, when the gaming state shifts to the bonus establishment state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 199 is resumed, and an undigested game is performed. When the big bonus (BB) wins in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 199 may be continued regardless of the change in the gaming state, or the big bonus (BB) wins in the AT state. In this case, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 does not reach the threshold value, the AT state is ended after the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is reset to the initial value (for example, 0). Also good.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT preparation state or the AT state, the production control means 180 performs an extra lottery when the weak cherry, watermelon, or strong cherry is elected in the internal lottery, and when the extra lottery is won, the extra lottery The addition value corresponding to the result is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199. In the extra lottery, for example, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random value is compared with the extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 197, and the comparison result In accordance with the above, it is determined whether or not the lottery is won. In the extra lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with any added value (winning) or “losing” from “10” to “300”. When the random value acquired in the lottery is associated with any additional value in the extra lottery table, it is determined that the extra lottery has been won, and the additional value associated with the random value acquired in the extra lottery is It is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery differs according to the winning role in the internal lottery that triggered the extra lottery, and the winning probability increases in the order of “weak cherry <watermelon <strong cherry”. An extra lottery will be held.

  Further, the effect control means 180 sets the second specific signal reservation flag of the effect flag storage means 198 in the sub memory 190S to the ON state based on the winning of the AT lottery or the continuous lottery, and the second specific signal reservation flag is When the replay is won by the internal lottery in the state set to the ON state, a special batting order notification effect for notifying the special batting order determined by the pressing order lottery based on the notification from the main board 10 is displayed on the display device 330 or The control to be executed by the sound device 340 is performed, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the special batting order notified by the special batting order notification effect, the replay counter 195B is updated on the main board 10, and the stored value of the replay counter 195B Reaches the threshold value (for example, 0), the output of the second specific signal is started. Then, the effect control means 180 sets the second specific signal reservation flag to the OFF state based on the start of the output of the second specific signal based on the notification from the main board 10. In the present embodiment, in the state where the second specific signal reservation flag is set to the OFF state, the special batting order notification effect is not executed even if the replay is won.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in the normal effect state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. For example, a process of deferring the transition to the AT ready state can be performed until a certain number of games are consumed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in the normal performance state, the opportunity to shift to the AT state is lost or the transition to the AT state is lost until a certain number of games are consumed. There is a penalty for delays.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 wins the bell B or the bell C when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a pressing order different from the specific batting order notified in the winning assistance effect in the AT preparation state. Based on this, a penalty process is performed. As a penalty process performed in the AT preparation state, a specific batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell is informed until a certain number of games are consumed, and a process of interrupting the execution of the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell A is performed. Specifically, in the penalty process, a process of setting a given value to the penalty counter 200 of the sub memory 190S is performed based on the winning of Bell B or Bell C. In the present embodiment, the value set in the penalty counter 200 is set to “4” as a value corresponding to three games, for example. Then, when the stored value of the penalty counter 200 is larger than a threshold value (for example, 0) in the AT preparation state, the effect control unit 180 sets the number of games for one game from the stored value of the penalty counter 200 each time a game is played. The decrement is updated by subtracting a corresponding constant value (for example, 1). During the penalty (when the stored value of the penalty counter 200 is larger than the threshold value), any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 is won. Also, the winning assistance effect for notifying the specific batting order is not executed, and when the stored value of the penalty counter 200 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the execution of the winning auxiliary effect for notifying the specific batting order is resumed. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the penalty processing as described above, it is possible to win the bell B or the bell C instead of the winning assist effect in the AT state or to defeat the winning assist effect in the AT preparation state. It is possible to restrict the winning of the bell B or the bell C, and to prevent the dishonest player from enjoying the profit by intentionally pressing the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 first. It can be done.

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

2. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, in the AT preparation state, a winning assistance effect is performed to notify a specific batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell and assist the winning of Bell A having a lower payout than Bell B or Bell C. , Based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order notified in the winning assist production, the production state is shifted to the AT state and the assist time game is started. In the assist time game, when the batting order bell is won A technique is employed in which the player is awarded a medal by performing a winning assistance effect that informs the correct batting order and assists the winning of Bell B or Bell C, which has a higher payout than Bell A. Hereinafter, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the sub-board 20, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the main board 10.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in the sub-board 20, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL in the AT preparation state (Y in step S100), the stored value of the penalty counter 200 is “0” (threshold value). If it is larger (Y in step S101), a decrement update is performed to subtract “1” (a constant value corresponding to the number of games for one game) from the stored value of the penalty counter 200 (step S102).

  Then, when any one of the hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 8 is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S103), and the stored value of the penalty counter 200 is “0” (threshold) (step S104). N), and a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the bell A by informing the specific batting order is executed (step S105), and when the stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the specific batting order notified by the winning assist effect. (Y in step S106), the effect state is shifted to the AT state (step S107). On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pressing order different from the specific batting order notified by the winning assist effect (N in Step S106), when Bell B or Bell C wins (In Step S108) Y) “4” is set in the penalty counter 200 (step S109).

  Subsequently, in the main board 10, as shown in FIG. 15, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S200), both the first specific signal and the second specific signal are output. Is stopped (Y in step S201), and a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a specific stroke order (Y in step S202), the first specific signal reservation flag is set to ON (step S202). S203), the stored value of the bell counter 195A is reset to “0” (initial value) (step S204).

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the correct answer order (N in step S202, Y in step S205), if the first specific signal reservation flag is in the ON state (Y in step S206), the bell Incremental update is performed by adding “1” (a constant value corresponding to the number of operations in one correct hit order) to the stored value of the counter 195A (step S207), and the stored value of the bell counter 195A is “2” ( When the threshold value is reached (Y in step S208), first signal processing for starting output of the first specific signal is performed (step S209), and the first specific signal reservation flag is set to the OFF state (step S210). ).

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the incorrect answering order (N in step S202, N in step S205), the stored value of the bell counter 195A is reset to “0” (initial value) ( Step S211).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, if the correct batting order is in accordance with the winning batting order bell, Bell B or Bell C wins and the winning batting order bell is won. If the specific batting order is in accordance with the winning order, the bell A wins the prize, and if the incorrect batting order is in accordance with the winning batting order bell, the special small part A or the special small part B is made not to win any bell. Stop the spinning reel so that you can win. In the present embodiment, in the AT state, the winning assistance of the bell B or the bell C is assisted by the winning assistance effect, and in the AT preparation state (at the start of the AT state), the identification corresponding to the batting order bell won by the winning assistance effect is specified. The batting order is notified, and the effect state is shifted from the AT preparation state to the AT state based on the fact that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order notified by the winning assist effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the AT state with respect to the specific winning mode (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8) of the small role including the bell B and the bell C in which the payout is set to be equal to or more than the predetermined number of insertions (three) Since the start timing of (Assist Time Game) is set, the start timing of the assist time game can be obtained at an early stage even in a game specification with a low replay winning probability, and the assist time game can be started quickly. It becomes like this.

  In this embodiment, since the winning probability of replay is set lower than the winning probability of the entire batting order bell in the bonus establishment state, the assist time in the game specification where the winning probability of the replay is lower than the winning probability of the entire batting order bell. The start timing of the game can be obtained early, and the assist time game can be started promptly.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect in the AT preparation state, the penalty process is performed when the bell B or the bell C wins, so that the dishonest player intentionally wins the winning assist effect. It is possible to restrict the winning of Bell B or Bell C against this.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first specific signal reservation is performed based on the fact that the stop operation is performed in the specific batting order corresponding to the batting order bell that is won when any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery in the main board 10. When the flag is set to the ON state and the first specific signal reservation flag is in the ON state, the stop operation of the bell counter 195A is performed based on the stopping operation in the correct batting order corresponding to the batting order bell won at the time of winning the batting order bell. Incremental updating is performed, and the first signal processing for starting the output of the first specific signal based on the fact that the stored value of the bell counter 195A has reached the threshold value is performed, so that the main board is interlocked with the start of the assist time game. The first specific signal can be output to the external device. That is, according to the present embodiment, the main board 10 can be notified of information related to the change in the presentation state to the external device so as to be interlocked with the control of the presentation state by the sub board 20. The main board can be controlled to be interlocked.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the payout of the bell A is set lower than the predetermined input number (three) has been described as an example. However, the payout of the bell A is equal to or higher than the predetermined input number and The number may be set equal to or less than the number of payouts (7), for example, may be set to the same number (7) as the payout of Bell B or Bell C. In this example, when a stop operation is performed in a specific batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the type of stop button that is pressed first is the specific batting order and the incorrect answer batting order. If it is compatible, the stop position candidate with the highest number of medals paid out for the reel that stops first and the highest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line has the highest priority. The priority may be obtained so that Further, for example, the payout of the bell A may be set to the same number (for example, three) as the specified number of throws. In this example, when a stop operation is performed in a specific batting order, it is effective as in the above embodiment. You may make it perform the logic calculation which calculates | requires the priority about the candidate of a stop position according to the number of the symbol combinations which can be displayed on a line. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the bell A is set to overlap with the bell B or the bell C and the specific batting order is set in any batting order bell has been described as an example. It is also possible to set the specific batting order by setting the bell A to be won in duplicate with the bell B or the bell C only. For example, in the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 4, the bell A is set so as to overlap with the bell B and the specific batting order is set, and in the batting order bell 5 to the batting order bell 8, the bell A is excluded. Also good. In this example, the specific batting order set in the batting order bell 5 to the batting order bell 8 is treated as an incorrect answer hit order, and when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer hit order, the special small role B is winning. The reels may be stopped.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a stop operation is performed so that the first reel R1 stops first when any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, when the special small role A wins, However, for example, the special small role A is excluded from the lottery for the internal lottery, and the batting order bell If either B or Bell C, Bell A, and special small role B are set to win, the first reel R1 will be the first when either batting order is won in the internal lottery. When the stop operation is performed so as to stop, the spinning reel may be stopped so that the special small role B wins, so that no loss occurs even if the stop operation is performed in any pressing order. .

  Moreover, in the above embodiment, when any stop order bell is won in the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in an incorrect answer hit order, the rotating reel is stopped as an example so as to avoid the winning of the bell A As described above, the rotating reel may be stopped so that there is a case where the bell A wins even if the stop operation is performed in an incorrect answering order. For example, if any batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, if a stop operation is performed in an incorrect answering order in which the type of the first pressed stop button is the same as the specific batting order, the bell A wins and is pressed first. When the stop button is operated so that the type of the stop button is different from the specific hit order and the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 is stopped first, the special small role B is won. The inner reel may be stopped.

  Also, for example, the special small role B is excluded from the lottery of the internal lottery, and in the batting order bell, either the bell B or the bell C, the bell A, and the special small role A are set to win. When any of the hitting bells is won in the internal lottery, if the stop operation is performed so that the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in the incorrect answer hitting order, the bell A will win. Alternatively, the rotating reel may be stopped.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the correct hit order set for each hit order bell and the specific hit order are different from each other in the type of stop button to be pressed first is described as an example. The correct hit order and the specific hit order may be set for the pressing order having the same type. In this example, when the correct batting order and the specific batting order are set with respect to the pressing order with the same type of stop button to be pressed first in all batting order bells, the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect in the AT preparation state. In addition, since the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell is easily grasped by the player, there is a risk that the dishonest player intentionally performs a stop operation in the correct batting order and the bell B or the bell C may win a prize. is there. Therefore, as a first example, in each striking order bell, when the correct answer striking order and the specific striking order are set for the pressing order with different types of stop buttons to be pressed first, the types of stop buttons to be pressed first are common. The correct hit order and the specific hit order may be mixed with the pressing order. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, in the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 4, the correct batting order and the specific batting order are set for the pressing order with different types of stop buttons to be pressed first, and the batting order bell 5 to the batting order bell. In 8, the correct hit order and the specific hit order may be set for the press order in which the types of stop buttons to be pressed first are common. In this way, when the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect in the AT preparation state, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell as much as possible.

  Further, as a second example, as shown in FIG. 17, in each batting order bell, a correct batting order and a specific batting order are set with respect to the pressing order having the same type of stop button to be pressed first. It is said that only the type of stop button that should be pressed first, which is common to the correct hit order and the specific hit order, is notified by the winning assistance effect, and the player performs the stop operation by predicting the type of stop button that should be pressed second or later. It may be playability. In this example, when the first stop operation is performed in accordance with the notification by the winning assistance effect, and the second and subsequent stop operations are also performed in the specific batting order, the effect state is shifted to the AT state, while 2 If the stop operation after the second is performed in a pressing order (correct answer order) different from the specific order, Bell B or Bell C wins and the player can win 7 medals. Become. In this way, in the AT preparation state, even if the dishonest player intentionally performs the first stop operation without following the notification by the winning assistance effect, the bell B or the bell C will never win, and the game As the specification allows the winning of Bell B and Bell C in the AT ready state, the fear of capture that the dishonest player intentionally wins Bell B or Bell C in a situation unintended by the designer is reduced Will be able to. In the AT preparation state, the penalty process may or may not be performed when the first stop operation is performed without following the notification by the winning assistance effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, between the batting order bell 1 and the batting order bell 2, between the batting order bell 3 and the batting order bell 4, between the batting order bell 5 and the batting order bell 6, and the batting order bell 7. By setting a specific batting order for a common pressing order with the batting order bell 8 and setting a correct batting order for a different pressing order, there are two correct batting orders for one specific batting order. When the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect in the AT ready state in the AT preparation state, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell as much as possible. As shown in FIG. 18, the batting order bell 1 and the batting order bell 3, the batting order bell 2 and the batting order bell 4, the batting order bell 5 and the batting order bell 7, and the batting order bell as shown in FIG. 18. Between 6 and batting order bell 8 May be set the correct batting order for different presses order sets a particular batting against pressing sequence. In this way, when the specific batting order is notified by the winning assistance effect in the AT preparation state, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bell as much as possible.

  In the above embodiment, when Bell A wins, a specific symbol combination (for example, “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7”, etc.) can be displayed on the active line or the invalid line. You may comprise the symbol combination which shows a prize form, or the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. In this example, in the AT preparation state, it is informed that a specific symbol combination is prepared in addition to a specific batting order by a winning assistance effect, and when a stop operation is performed at a specific batting order and a specific timing informed by a winning auxiliary effect, Since the symbol combination is displayed, it is possible to notify the player that the assist time game is started.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the first signal processing is the specific processing has been described as an example. However, the specific processing is not limited to this, for example, a plurality of types including a low probability state and a high probability state. A main effect state may be prepared, and the main effect state may be changed as a specific process. In this example, in the high probability state, the first reel R1 to the third reel within the period from when the game start operation to the start lever SL is performed until the stop operation to the stop button is validated, compared to the low probability state. It can be set such that the execution probability of the reel effect that causes R3 to operate in a specific manner is increased.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the specific batting order is notified at the time of winning the batting order bell in the AT ready state has been described as an example. For example, the batting order bell is won a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) in the AT ready state. Until that time, the correct batting order is notified when the batting order bell is won, and the player is awarded a medal. After the batting order bell is won a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice), the specific batting order is notified when the batting order bell is won. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the AT state start trigger is set for the batting order bell has been described as an example, but the AT state start trigger may be set for replay. For example, in the pressing order lottery on the main board 10, two types of special batting order 1 and special batting order 2 (pressing order corresponding to the special batting order of the above embodiment) among the four types of pressing orders of batting order 3 to batting order 6. The first specific signal reservation flag is also set to the ON state based on the fact that the stop operation is performed in the special batting order 1 determined by the pressing order lottery when the replay is won by the internal lottery. In the sub-board 20, in the AT preparation state, even if the second specific signal reservation flag is set to the ON state, the special batting order notification effect for notifying the special batting order 1 is executed when the replay is won, and the special batting order notification effect is notified. The production state may be shifted to the AT state even if the stop operation is performed in the special batting order 1 made. Even if it does in this way, the start opportunity of an assist time game can be obtained at an early stage, and an assist time game can be started quickly.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the prescribed number of insertions in the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the gaming state in the bonus state is the same has been described, but the prescribed number of insertions in the normal state and the bonus establishment state is the same. The prescribed number of bonus states may be different from the normal state and the bonus establishment state.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the winning mode in which the bell B and the bell C overlap is not provided as the winning mode of the small role in the normal state and the bonus established state has been described. A winning mode may be provided in which B and Bell C are won in duplicate. In addition, when there are three or more types of specific small roles such as Bell B and Bell C in the above embodiment, the winning mode and a part thereof are all won in the normal state and the bonus establishment state. There may be a winning mode that wins in duplicate.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the winning mode in which the winning combination of the bell B and the bell C does not overlap each other does not exist as the winning mode in the bonus state has been described. A winning mode for winning without overlapping each other may be provided. In addition, when there are three or more types of specific small roles such as Bell B and Bell C in the above embodiment, the winning mode may be set so that all of them are won in the bonus state. , You may be allowed to set a winning mode in which some of the specific small roles are selected in duplicate, and a winning mode in which all the specified small roles are selected and a winning in which some specific small roles are selected. Aspect may be mixed.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the big bonus (BB) can be won only when the result of the internal lottery is lost in the bonus established state has been described as an example. 3 or 2 (or 1) can be selected as the number, and in the bonus state, the specified number of insertions is set to only 3, and in the bonus establishment state, the specified number of insertions is 3 There will be no losing (unfair), either a small role or a replay will always win, and if the specified number of throws is 2 (or 1), there will be a losing where neither the small role nor the replay is won If the internal lottery is performed and the result of the internal lottery is lost in the bonus establishment state, only the big bonus (BB) is won. Gubonasu (BB) may be set to be possible prize. In this case, it is preferable to avoid the big bonus (BB) winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation when a small role or replay is won in the bonus establishment state. Also, in the bonus establishment state, it is sufficient that the replay wins with a higher probability than the normal state when at least 3 medals are inserted, and the number of inserted medals is 2 (or 1). In some cases, the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the hitting bell is won, the big bonus (BB) may be awarded when the small combination cannot be won according to the pressing order of the stop button. For example, if the symbol combination that is displayed when the special small role A1 to special small role A4 is missed when the batting order bell is selected is set as a symbol combination indicating a big bonus (BB) winning pattern, the stoppage is made when the batting order bell is won. By pressing the button B1 first, the big bonus (BB) can be won when the special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination A3, or special small combination A4 is lost. .

  That is, in the winning mode of some small roles in the bonus establishment state, the bonus may be able to be won by losing the selected small role, or when the small role is won in the bonus establishment state, Bonus winning may be avoided regardless of the winning mode of the winning small role. If the bonus winning is avoided regardless of whether a small role or replay is won as in the latter case, the medal can be given to the player while greatly reducing the player's operational burden to maintain the bonus establishment state. Can be earned.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, in the bonus state, the case where the winning probabilities of all small roles are increased from the normal state or the bonus establishment state has been described as an example. The winning probability of one small role (for example, Bell B or Bell C) may be increased from the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and the remaining small roles are the same as the normal state or the bonus establishment state. You may make it be a winning probability. In the bonus state, the small role that increases the winning probability compared to the normal state or the bonus establishment state may be any small role. For example, the small role that constitutes the batting order bell (for example, Bell A to Bell C, special small character). A combination A1 to a special combination A4, a special combination B), or a combination (for example, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry) that does not constitute a batting order bell. In addition, in the bonus state, the small combination that maintains the same winning probability as the normal state or the bonus establishment state may be any small combination. For example, the small combination that constitutes the batting order bell (for example, bell A to bell) C, special small combination A1 to special small combination A4, special small combination B), or a small combination that does not constitute a batting order bell (for example, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry).

  In the above embodiment, the case where the expected value of the medal acquisition rate can be made less than 100% while increasing the winning probability of the small role in the bonus state has been described as an example. The value may be set to be 100% or more.

  In the above embodiment, a big bonus (BB) can be awarded only when a loss (unfair) occurs with a very low probability (for example, 1/65536) in the bonus establishment state and the result of the internal lottery is a loss. However, in the bonus establishment state, no losing occurs and the replay or the small part may be always won.

  In the above embodiment, the replay is excluded from the internal lottery target in the bonus state, but the replay may be the internal lottery target in the bonus state. In addition, when a replay is a lottery target in the bonus state, the AT lottery may be performed only when the replay is won in the bonus state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where various controls such as production lottery such as AT lottery, continuous lottery, extra lottery, and transition of production state are performed on the sub board 20 has been described as an example. The sub-board 20 is notified of the results of the various effects lottery and the current performance state, and the sub-board 20 performs only the presence / absence of the winning assistance effect and the special batting order notification effect and the output control of the effect device. Good. In this example, the main board 10 determines whether or not a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell B or the bell C is determined, and determines whether or not the special batting order notification effect for notifying the special batting order is determined on the sub-board 20. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the case where one type of combination (big bonus (BB)) is provided as a bonus has been described as an example. However, a plurality of types (for example, two types) of bonuses may be provided. . For example, as a bonus, a first big bonus (BB1: first bonus) and a second big bonus (BB2: second bonus) are provided. As shown in FIG. 19, the first big bonus (BB1) is set in a normal state. The gaming state is shifted to the first bonus establishment state based on the winning, the gaming state is shifted from the first bonus establishment state to the first bonus state based on the first big bonus (BB1) winning, In the 1 bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the first bonus state, and medals exceeding a predetermined first payout number (for example, 40) are paid out. Based on being issued, the first bonus state is ended, the gaming state is returned to the normal state, and the second big bonus (BB2) is returned in the normal state. The gaming state is shifted to the second bonus establishment state based on the winning, the gaming state is shifted from the second bonus establishment state to the second bonus state based on the second big bonus (BB2) winning, In the 2 bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus state, and medals exceeding the second payout number (for example, 200) larger than the first payout number. The second bonus state is terminated on the basis of the payout of the game, the gaming state is returned to the normal state, and the normal insertion amount and the bonus establishment state are 3 as the predetermined insertion number (first insertion number), Two (or one: second insertion number) can be selected, and the prescribed insertion number is set to only three in the bonus state. In the normal state, at least three second big bonuses (BB2) are subject to the internal lottery with the prescribed number of insertions, and at least two first big bonuses (BB1) with the two (or one) prescribed insertion number. The first big bonus (BB1) will be selected with a higher probability than the winning probability of the second big bonus (BB2) when the first big bonus (BB1) is drawn with the specified number of three in the normal state. An internal lottery will be held. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, in the normal state, with the two specified insertion numbers, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) is set. Referring to the internal lottery table D set to about 1/10, with the specified number of insertions of 3 cards, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the second big bonus (BB2) With reference to the internal lottery table E in which the winning probability is set to about 1/50, in the first bonus establishment state or the second bonus establishment state, the winning probability and the winning mode of the small role are determined with two prescribed insertion numbers. Refers to the internal lottery table F, which is the same as the internal lottery table D, the winning probability of replay is set higher than the internal lottery table D, and the bonus is excluded from the lottery object. Right In the same probability and winning aspects internal lottery table E, it performs an internal lottery winning probability replay is set higher than the internal lottery table E, and with reference to the internal lottery table G bonus is excluded from the drawing target. Then, in the first bonus establishment state or the second bonus establishment state, the production control means 180 performs various controls such as production lottery such as AT lottery, continuous lottery, extra lottery, and transition of production state, and the player enters the AT state. You may be made to be able to obtain the opportunity to acquire medals by the transition opportunity or assist time game. In this way, in the normal state, the probability of winning the bonus or the two predetermined insertions is higher than the specified number of insertions in three, so by playing the game with the two predetermined insertions in the normal state, It is possible to obtain an early transition timing to the bonus establishment state (the first bonus establishment state or the second bonus establishment state), compared with the case where the game is played with the prescribed number of insertions of three cards, and the gaming state is quickly brought to the bonus establishment state. Can be migrated. In this example, only one type of bonus (for example, the second big bonus (BB2)) is prepared, and the bonus (BB2) has a prescribed number of insertions of two sheets rather than the prescribed number of insertions of three sheets in the normal state. If the internal lottery is performed so that the winner wins with a high probability, the total number of payouts, which is the end condition of the second bonus state that shifts by winning the second big bonus (BB2), is large. The ratio of medals paid out during the operation of the bonus item (second big bonus (BB2)) (second bonus established state) in the total number of medals paid out by the gaming machine when the number of games is played, so-called winning combination However, according to this modification, the total number of payouts, which is a condition for ending the bonus state, is set to the second box. The first big bonus (BB1) that shifts to the first bonus state, which is smaller than the eggplant state, is further prepared, the second big bonus (BB2) is drawn by lottery with the prescribed number of three cards, This is a case where a game is played with any specified number of insertions by drawing the first big bonus (BB1) with a higher probability than the second big bonus (BB2) in the case of lottery with three specified numbers. However, it is possible to quickly shift the gaming state to the bonus establishment state while keeping the so-called bonus rate within a certain range that is socially required. Further, in this modification, it is desirable to play a game with two prescribed insertions in the normal state so that the gaming state can quickly shift to the bonus establishment state, but the player plays a game with three prescribed insertions. As a result, even if the gaming state shifts to the second bonus establishment state, an opportunity to acquire medals can be obtained by the transition to the AT state or the assist time game, so that the gameability is not impaired. Will be able to.

  In this modified example, with the three prescribed insertion numbers in each of the first bonus establishment state and the second bonus establishment state, not only the winning combination probability and winning mode of the small role, but also the winning probability and winning mode of the replay are the same. It is desirable to be. Further, in this modified example, in the first bonus establishment state and the second bonus establishment state, either the small role or the replay is always won without any loss (unfair election) regardless of the prescribed number of insertions. When a lottery is performed and either the small role or replay is won in the first bonus established state or the second bonus established state, the winning of the small role or replay is given priority over the bonus, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 It is desirable to stop the rotating reel so that bonus winnings are always avoided regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing. Further, in this modification, the winning probability of the entire small role in the first bonus state or the second bonus state is drawn by the respective specified number of insertions in the normal state, the first bonus established state, or the second bonus established state. The winning probability of each small role in the first bonus state or the second bonus state is set to be higher than any winning probability of the entire small role, and the normal state, the first bonus establishment state, or the second bonus is also set. It is desirable to set the first bonus state or the second bonus state to be higher than when lottery is performed at each specified number of insertions in the established state (for example, the normal state, Confirmation of Bell A's winning in the case of lottery with the specified number of insertions in the first bonus established state or the second bonus established state It is desirable to set such that towards the winning probability of a bell A higher in the first bonus state or the second bonus conditions than either). Further, in this modification, in the normal state, the second big bonus (BB2) may be a lottery object for the internal lottery with the two specified insertion numbers, or the first big bonus (BB1) with the three specified insertion numbers. It is good also as a lottery object of internal lottery. Further, in the present modification, the prescribed insertion number may be two (or one) in the first bonus state or the second bonus state, or the payout of the small combination may be changed for each prescribed insertion number. Moreover, in this modified example, when setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, 1 to 6) in which the payout rate is determined are set and the setting values are set, the game state before setting the setting values is maintained. Alternatively, the gaming state may be set to the first bonus establishment state or the second bonus establishment state.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel, B0 bet button,
SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button, MI medal slot,
MO medal outlet, MP medal tray, 10 main board,
105 input accepting means, 110 random number generating means, 120 internal lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 175 communication control means,
190M main memory, 191 internal lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means,
195A Bell counter, 195B Replay counter,
20 sub-boards, 180 production control means, 190S sub-memory,
196 effect data storage means, 197 effect lottery table storage means,
198 effect flag storage means, 199 AT end determination counter,
200 penalty counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device,
340 audio equipment, 410 hall computer, 420 data counter

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control to determine the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the small role in the special effect state, by shifting the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including the special effect state; A gaming machine,
The internal lottery means
An internal lottery is performed so that there is a specific winning mode in which multiple types of small roles including the correct answer and specific specific roles are won
The correct small combination payout is set to be equal to or greater than the number of game media input required for starting the game, and the specific small combination payout is determined by the number of game medium input required for starting the game. Is set too low,
The reel control means is
When the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode, the correct operation sequence and the specific operation sequence are preset as the stop operation sequence. When the correct operation sequence is the correct operation sequence, In the case of the specific operation order, the specific small combination wins, and in the case of the operation order different from both the correct operation order and the specific operation order, the correct small combination does not win. Stop the reel,
The production control means
In the special performance state, assist the winning of the correct answer small role by the winning assistance production,
The special operation state is notified at the start of the special effect state by the winning assist effect, and the special operation state start condition is established when the specific operation order is notified by the prize assistant effect. A gaming machine characterized by starting a production state. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control to determine the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the small role in the special effect state, by shifting the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including the special effect state; A gaming machine,
The internal lottery means
An internal lottery is performed so that there is a specific winning mode in which multiple types of small roles including the correct answer and specific specific roles are won
The correct small combination payout is set to be equal to or greater than the number of game media input required to start the game, and the specific small role payout is equal to or greater than the number of game medium input required to start the game. And is set to be equal to or less than the dividend of the correct answer role,
The reel control means is
When the result of the internal lottery is the specific winning mode, the correct operation sequence and the specific operation sequence are preset as the stop operation sequence. When the correct operation sequence is the correct operation sequence, In the case of the specific operation order, the specific small combination wins, and in the case of the operation order different from both the correct operation order and the specific operation order, the correct small combination does not win. Stop the reel,
The production control means
In the special performance state, assist the winning of the correct answer small role by the winning assistance production,
The special operation state is notified at the start of the special effect state by the winning assist effect, and the special operation state start condition is established when the specific operation order is notified by the prize assistant effect. A gaming machine characterized by starting a production state. In claim 1 or 2,
The internal lottery means
An internal lottery, wherein the winning probability of the specific winning mode is higher than the winning probability of a replay in which a next game is played without requiring a game medium when winning. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The production control means
When the specific operation order is notified by the winning assistance effect, the special effect state is started based on the stop operation being performed in the specific operation order notified by the winning assistance effect,
In the case where the specific operation order is notified by the winning assisting effect, if the correct answer winning combination wins, a penalty process that does not start the special effect state and generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is performed. A featured gaming machine. In any one of Claims 1-4,
A main board including the internal lottery means, the reel control means, the winning determination means, and the payout control means; and a sub board including the effect control means, and the main board between the main board and the sub board. Configured to enable only one-way communication from the sub-board to the sub-board,
The main board is
A gaming machine characterized in that when a result of an internal lottery is the specific winning mode, a specific process is performed based on a stop operation performed in the specific operation order. In claim 5,
The main board is
A gaming machine that performs a process of outputting a specific signal to an external device based on a stop operation performed in the specific operation sequence when an internal lottery result is the specific winning mode.

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