JP2017176369A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing a player with a feeling of expectation for an advantageous-section winning as a pseudo bonus and a feeling of expectation for a won advantageous section according to stopped outcomes of symbols.SOLUTION: A main control part 100 sets a pseudo bonus winning flag according to types thereof. In that case, the main control part 100 changes symbol stop control of reels according to winning/non-winning of an advantageous section and a type of a won advantageous section. When a lottery result of a symbol combination is a non-winning (a pure failure), with a winning flag 1 of a pseudo bonus 1 set, the main control part 100 changes the symbol stop control so as to be able to display a ready-to-win outcome 1-a ready-to-win outcome 3 in Figure 42. When the lottery result of the symbol combination is the pure failure, with a winning flag 2 of a pseudo bonus 2 set, the main control part 100 changes the symbol stop control so as to be able to display a ready-to-win outcome 10 in Figure 42.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (including a pachinko machine) such as a pachislot machine that uses medals as a gaming medium and a slot machine (rotating game machine) called a pachilot that uses a pachinko ball as a gaming medium.

  Further, the present invention provides control steps or control procedures for realizing the gaming method of semiconductor memory, LD (laser disc), HD (hard disc), CD (compact disc), DVD (digital versatile disc). It is also related to a program (for example, game software) recorded on an information storage medium such as a digital video disk or a blue ray disk, and a game application itself downloaded using the Internet.

  In recent years, games using a swivel type game machine called a pachislot machine have been actively performed as entertainment in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot exclusive shops. In addition, in video game machines installed in game facilities, etc., and PCs and game machines in general households via the Internet, substitute coins and credits (ie, “game media”) are used to simulate a spinning game. A simulation game has been conducted.

  For example, in the above-described normal game of a spinning-reel type gaming machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number (a predetermined amount) of game medals (game media) and then operates the start lever, a bonus combination, multiple types of Execute an internal lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “internal lottery”) of a small role or a replay role (re-playing role), and multiple reels (mostly three or four reel drums) from above A variable display game in which a plurality of symbols (usually, these symbols are arranged on a reel tape and pasted on the outer periphery of each drum) are rotated by rotating downward to change the symbols arranged on the drum. When the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum and the symbols such as bells, watermelons and cherries won internally are displayed on the active line in the predetermined combination, 1 sheet ~ In contrast to paying out about 5 game medals, when a replay symbol is displayed on the active line and replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter also referred to as “winning”), the game medals are inserted. If there is not (or the number of the previous game is inserted as it is), it becomes a replayable state in which the next normal game can be performed.

  In particular, in the case of a revolving type game machine called A type, a big bonus (1 type BB or 2 type BB) is won internally according to the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and specified by individual stop operation of the reel drum Big bonus game mode (BB game mode: continuous action of actors) which is the most advantageous game mode for the player when symbols (for example, red 7 symbol and blue 7 symbol) are stopped and displayed on the active line. A large amount of game medals can be acquired at once. In addition, when the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are arranged on the active line as a specific symbol, a regular bonus game (RB game) is executed, and although it does not reach the BB game, a corresponding game medal can be obtained. In any case, for a player, the establishment of these bonus games is the greatest concern in the revolving game. When a bonus game is won or released as a result of executing the internal lottery, a special symbol (7 symbols or bar symbols) is stored by setting a bonus flag in a data storage area such as RAM or RWM. Until these are complete, the flag is carried over to the subsequent variable display game.

  By the way, the conventional swivel-type game machine (No. 4) is relatively high in euphoria, and in order to suppress it, a law on customs business regulations and optimization of business (final revision: May, 1995) Law No. 55 of the 30th) was enforced and applied to the latest spinning machine called Unit 5.

  For example, in the No. 5 spinning cylinder game machine, the play rate (short term, medium term, long term) is regulated very finely by the rules, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals obtained, etc. The game ends when the number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480). In the regular bonus game, although it does not reach the BB game, the game ends when about a few dozens are obtained. In particular, the bonus stock function, which should be called the biggest feature of the conventional swivel-type game machine (No. 4 machine), is also prohibited by the same rule, and as a result, the bonus combination cannot be released continuously. Since the gameability and gambling are extremely lowered, the player (slotter) who was a good customer is moving away from the customer.

  However, even in such a strict regulatory situation, some restrictions have been relaxed, and as a result of this, as a result of new innovations, slot machines equipped with ART functions (assist / replay / time functions) have been developed. It was. This ART function is a symbol stop operation procedure (operation sequence for stop switch and operation timing to aim at the color of bonus symbol) for winning a small role that is won internally in a high probability replay state where replay is easy to win. This is a function that notifies and assists with liquid crystal display and voice, and is currently the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine.

  Furthermore, an AT machine has been developed that maintains a state in which a bonus combination (type 2 BB) is internally won and increases the winning probability of replay during normal games and special games. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) that activates the assist function. When the AT bonus is won, the correct push order is notified when the push order small role is won internally. Thus, a small combination with the largest number of payouts among a plurality of small combinations selected at the same time is taken. On the other hand, during normal games, the assist function is not activated, and the player cannot know the correct operation procedure when winning the push order small role, so that the number of possessed medals (held balls) decreases as the number of games is repeated. It has become.

JP2002-143380 JP-A-2005-152510 JP2009-018126A JP 2009-028304 A JP-A-2005-046458 JP 2010-136836 A JP2000-334081 JP2009-011426 JP 2006-223396 A JP-A-2005-143931 JP2007-075398 JP 2004-016381 A JP 2009-005826 A JP2008-067952 JP2008-307126 JP 2010-119487 A JP 2010-035891 JP 2009-285097 A JP2015-029766 JP 2005-131309 A JP 2002-172205 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-070970

  By the way, as AT's original technology developed by the applicant (Japanese Patent No. 4428725), if a single symbol small part is elected internally and the stop button operation procedure is correct, a predetermined symbol (for example, a bell symbol) is won on multiple lines. On the other hand, there is a method of stopping on a small number of lines with an incorrect answer. Then, when the AT bonus is won, the player is notified of the correct operation procedure, and the number of medals obtained is differentiated. In addition, when an AT bonus is made, the game is shifted to a high probability re-playing state so that the loss is almost eliminated. Therefore, a large number of medals can be obtained without reducing the number of hand-held medals, and the game performance can be improved by creating a large wave of balls.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an amusement machine or the like that can devise an AT bonus or an ART bonus, increase the fun without exhaustion of interest.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 includes a plurality of spinning cylinders having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a combination lottery means for internally drawing a combination for each game. , Rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders for each game, accept operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder, individually stop the corresponding spinning cylinder, and depending on the result of the internal lottery The symbol display control means, and the game has a normal game and an advantageous game more advantageous than the normal game, and a decision means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous game. The control means changes control for stopping the rotating drum according to a determination result of the determination means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, two kinds of BBs and an ART bonus are provided, and the ART bonus is devised, so that the excitement is not exhausted and the fun can be increased. In particular, since the symbol stop control is changed according to the winning state of the pseudo bonus, the player is not exhausted.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating type gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a spinning machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating type game machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the memory | storage state of an effect pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a symbol arrangement drawing of a drum. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation. It is a combination table | surface of a condition apparatus of a pushing order small part (medium first). It is a combination table | surface of a condition apparatus of a pushing order small part (right first). It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (effect state). It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol display state of a window part. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a combination table | surface of the condition apparatus of a push order unquestioned small part. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of reach eye.

Definition:
Replay means a combination of pictures that can be played in the next play without placing a bet in a pachislot machine. The name on the pachislot certification rules (rules for game machine certification and type certification, etc.) is re-game. Further, the “replay role” used in the claims may be a group replay role in which a plurality of replay roles 1 to n are simultaneously elected internally, and any one of the replay roles has the highest priority (bonus role). (Also preferentially). That is, the “re-game” can be performed without inserting game medals or the like (including using the game medals for games by operating buttons and other devices related to the storage device). A game.

  “Activation” is a wording including a state in which a combination of symbols relating to a re-game or a symbol relating to an accessory continuous action device, etc. is displayed on the active line. Synonymous with "winning". Accordingly, in the present specification, the term “winning” for replaying or “winning” for a bonus combination may be used for convenience.

Basic example:
As an example of the gaming machine or the like according to the present invention, a spinning type gaming machine using medals as a game medium will be taken up. This embodiment will explain the basic configuration and basic operation of the spinning type gaming machine in detail.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a rotating game machine (FIG. 1A is an overall view, and FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged view).

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a swivel-type gaming machine body generally referred to as a “pachislot machine”, which is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) containing a rotating drum (drum unit 2) and a front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is a main part that should be called the face of a swivel type gaming machine, and by adding various types of plating to the resin material in order to give a high-class feeling, the appearance is gorgeous and profound. Two transparent panels 22 are fitted on the front surface of the front door 1b, and various designs are applied.

  Behind the upper transparent panel 22a, a display effect device 11 (or a video display device, a liquid crystal display device, etc.) that performs various effects according to the game situation is fixed with screws. The window portion 3 (design display window) is formed on the lower transparent panel 22b by affixing the design sheet 22c. A display LED block 4 (light emitting display device 4; see FIG. 1B) is attached to the lower part 22d of the lower transparent panel 22b (see the broken line part in FIG. 1A). The display LED block 4 includes a display LED group described later.

  Reference numeral 4a denotes an inserted number LED, which displays the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 or the max bet button 8 or 1 bet button (not shown) for playing a game.

  4b is a medal stored number display LED for displaying the number of credits (stored number) of game medals within a predetermined maximum number of 50, for example. Also, a payout effect display at the time of settlement of stored medals is performed.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. Also, the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code during stopping or when an error occurs are displayed.

  4d is a medal insertion display LED which lights up when a game medal can be inserted.

  4e is a replay display LED which lights up when a replay symbol is displayed and the replay is activated in the variable display game.

  4f is a stop and error display LED, which lights up at the time of stop and when a serious trouble (for example, trouble other than door opening) occurs.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum unit (reel drum unit) built in the housing 1a, which includes three drums, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c, a motor, an electric circuit, and the like. Inside each of the drums, a rotating part symbol display LED (not shown) is provided, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol row that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game for changing three symbol rows (plural rows) is started. It should be noted that, in the case where symbols are displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of each drum, this is a variable display game in which a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged is varied. The design on the reel tape affixed to the outer periphery of the drum portion 2 can be viewed through the transparent window portion 3.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit, which is provided with a medal insertion slot for inserting game medals (game media, which may be referred to as “coins” or simply “medals”) necessary for starting the variable display game. ing. Note that a left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medal is received by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right. When it is impossible to insert, it is red (first color). On the other hand, when a medal can be inserted and displayed for addition for gaming, it is blue (second color). Lights in green (third color). However, if a medal cannot be inserted, it may be turned off.

  The medals inserted from the medal slot are counted by a medal sorting device (also referred to as a “selector”, not shown), and the number of medals successfully inserted is added to indicate the number of inserted LEDs 4a of the display LED block 4. Alternatively, it is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b.

  An adjustment button 6 is operated at the time of starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and paying out the inserted medals and the stored medals (credits).

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a cross key, which includes four switches arranged vertically and horizontally and a determination button in the center. The top and bottom or left and right switches cannot be pressed at the same time. It is operated when viewing game history information by up / down / left / right operation or determination operation, or when displaying a combination symbol table or payout table on the display effect device 11. A 1-bet button (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the cross key 7 and is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storage device in order to play a game. In some cases, a 1-bet button is not provided.

  8 is a maximum bet button (MAX bet button), which is the maximum specified according to the game state, such as when a maximum of 3 stored medals are inserted in the medal storage device to play a game, or during a bonus game. Used when loading the number of sheets (1 to 3). Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 8, and lights up when the max bet button 8 is operable.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the spinning cylinder rotation starting device), which is used when the drum unit 2 is rotated (started) all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. A game start display LED is provided around the start lever 9 and is lit when a start operation is possible. In addition, the start lever 9 is set to a desired setting value selected from step values 1 to 6 (or four step jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 and the like) when setting the stage of the payout rate. Used when confirming.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion (also referred to as a “stop switch” as a synonymous name), which is used to stop the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button portion 10 is composed of three button groups (four for four reels) including a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and a stop button while the drum portion 2 is rotating. By operating the unit 10, the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b and right drum 2c corresponding to each button can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm) and the stop button unit 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a is stopped. The LEDs built in the button 10b and the stop button 10c are lit. Further, when the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as three direction input means, they can correspond to left direction, upward direction, and right direction input, respectively.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device composed of a flat panel display (FPD) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence). And notification of required information. Regardless of whether dedicated glasses are used or not, display rendering devices capable of stereoscopic display have recently been manufactured at a low cost, and it is possible to produce 7 symbols in a tempered state (reach state) or a big hit state. Gaming machines that employ 3D display devices that project video are becoming mainstream.

  A clock accessory 50 is arranged on the right side of the display effect device 11, and a magic formation 51 is arranged on the left side. Basically, the long hand of the timepiece 50 is advanced by 5 minutes every time one game is finished, and the short hand is advanced by 1 hour when the 12 games are finished. Or give the player a sense of anticipation by acting erraticly. A large center lamp is provided in the center of the magic formation 51, and four jewel lamps are provided at the upper, lower, left and right corners, and emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off in a desired color according to the gaming state. .

  A speaker unit 12 includes four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d. During changing of sound effects and step set values according to various effects, or the front door A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when a trouble occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error or RAM error, but door opening is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4f is turned on together with a warning sound.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is an upper state display LED 13a (also referred to as a top lamp) provided at the top of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b and an upper right state display LED 13c provided on both sides, It consists of a status display LED 13d, a right middle status display LED 13e, a lower left status display LED 13f, a lower right status display LED 13g, and a middle lower status display LED 13h, and can effectively perform various light effects. Further, the flashing is repeated as a warning display when the step set value is being changed or when the front door 1b is open or when a trouble occurs.

  Since this game state display LED part 13 (13a-13h) is arrange | positioned so that the outer periphery of the front door 1b may be made to go around substantially the circumference, a colorful light is not interrupted with respect to a player, and an outer periphery collar part is tangled. It is possible to effectively perform a light effect such as turning. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (upper center position on the front surface of the gaming machine main body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to the internal winning or winning rare prize. It plays a central role in the light production that emits light in color and informs the player of the winning combination and so on, and raises the expectation.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required for various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, an increase in power level gauge, display of bonus formation symbols, machine gun operation of fighters, The input information such as the bomb drop or the moving direction of the characters and the power-up is input by one operation or repeated hitting by the player himself / herself. The information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub-board (sub-block), which will be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, so it does not affect the game result. .

  Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 2) are discharged from the medal payout outlet 16 and can be received up to several hundreds.

  19 is a door key hole. When the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 is opened by the door key, the stop state (the state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) and the cancellation of the game due to an error are performed. Used when releasing.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally called “inserted medal jammed return button”). A game medal packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 5 passes is displayed. Used when returning from the medal payout exit 16.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the spinning cylinder game machine.

  A drum portion 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are disposed below the drum portion 2 in the center portion of the casing 1a of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine main body 1.

  A reflector 17 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photosensor is provided at a corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, LED light emitted from the photosensor is reflected. While reflected by the plate 17 and detected by the phototransistor, in the opened state, reflected light is not detected, so that the open / closed state of the front door 1b can be detected.

  Reference numeral 21 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 21c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, a variable display game can be played.

  Reference numeral 21a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate and confirmation of a stage setting value. By inserting the operation key into the keyhole 21d and rotating it, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

  21b is an error release switch, which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or when canceling the game stop due to an error. The stage setting value of the payout rate is displayed by the medal payout number display LED 4c. The value is incremented by 1 every time the error release switch 21b is pressed, and after “6” is displayed, the value returns to “1”, and turnaround display is performed. .

  21e is a confirmation switch for storing a medal in an advantageous section advantageous to the player (game ratio) such as an actual bonus (BB, RB), an AT that activates an assist function, an ART, a pseudo bonus, a chance zone, etc. This is used when displaying on either the number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine.

  The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not enclosed by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: a part enclosed by a broken line), while the main block performs control related to a game result. The sub-block is responsible for control related to various effects that attract the player's interest and interest, such as game progress and announcement / display of the internal lottery result. The sub-block is a small operation winning operation (stop button unit 10 operation sequence) when the assist function managed by the main block is activated. And operation timing).

  Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by EL Tech Co.) on which a microprocessor incorporating a CPU is mounted, and a control procedure for a predetermined data table area and the entire apparatus. ROM 101 for storing a control program in which is described, and RAM 102 (RWM: also referred to as rewritable memory, which includes a counter, a register, etc., and temporarily stores information necessary for control. Also includes not only internal but also external RAM. .), Various registers, counters and the like are provided. As will be described later, even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is disconnected, the RAM 102 is stored by the RAM backup power (main board power supply capacitor) that is always supplied via the power connector. However, if the power connector itself is removed, power is not supplied at all, so the control data is erased (all cleared or reset to 0) or meaningless information (undefined information). Become.

  The main control unit 100 includes a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), three stop button sensors 120, a medal detection sensor 130, a bet button via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The sensor 140 and the stage setting unit 150 are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

  The main control unit 100 is connected to the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18, and the display LED block 4 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. These various devices can be controlled by transmitting and receiving output signals.

  The main control unit 100 extracts one of the random numbers (values 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. A lottery is performed, and the drum section 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c) is a three-row (multiple-row) symbol row on which a plurality of (usually 20 or 21) symbols are drawn. The symbol variation display game is started by rotating. For example, in this random number lottery, any of the small roles with a payout such as a bell, cherry, watermelon or plum is won internally (or a plurality of small roles are simultaneously internal winning), and the player performs a stop operation of the stop button unit 10. Then, the main control unit 100 individually stops the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position based on the lottery result according to the operation order. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the active lines set in the window portion 3, a winning is achieved. However, the number of active lines is not limited to five, but changes according to the number of inserted medals, or increases or decreases to one or more as appropriate according to the design specifications and gaming state.

  The main control unit 100 stores the total number of games executed and the number of games in an advantageous section advantageous to the player such as a pseudo bonus in the RAM 102, and the confirmation switch 21e is operated with the front door 1b opened. In this case, (the total number of games) (the number of games in the advantageous section) × 100 is calculated and displayed on either the medal stored number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c. For example, if the total number of games is 12345 games and the number of games in the advantageous section is 8000 games, the gaming ratio in the advantageous section is about 64.803%, but the first digit is rounded off to the number “65”. Lights up and displays. The ROM 101 stores a first threshold value, a second threshold value, and a third threshold value.

  When the total number of games is (1) below the first threshold, (2) above the first threshold and below the second threshold, (3) above the second threshold and below the third threshold, And (4) When the third threshold value is exceeded, the display method of the game ratio is changed by satisfying the four different display conditions. (1) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 displays “-” in the 7th segment of the medal stored number display LED 4b when the total number of games is equal to or less than a first threshold (for example, 6000 games). "And the game ratio (ratio number) is not displayed. (2) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 determines the game ratio as described above when the total number of games exceeds the first threshold and is equal to or less than the second threshold (for example, 17500 games). Then, “65” is displayed on the 7-segment portion of the medal stored number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is flashed and displayed at a high speed (predetermined speed). (3) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains a game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the second threshold and is equal to or less than the third threshold (for example, 100,000 games), and the medal “65” is displayed on the 7-segment portion of the stored number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is blinked and displayed at a low speed (a speed slower than a predetermined speed). (4) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the third threshold, and sets the 7th segment of the medal stored number display LED 4b. “65” is displayed and the game ratio is lit. This makes it easy to understand the reliability of the displayed game ratio (numerical value). In this example, the reliable display is the lighting display after the game is played exceeding the third threshold (that is, after the 100001th game). Note that the total number of games stored in the RAM 102 and the number of games in the advantageous section continue to be stored without being cleared even if the setting is changed, but the data is destroyed when the backup power is turned off (nonsense). Data). Also, the number of games in the non-advantageous section is stored instead of the number of games in the advantageous section, and the same result is obtained by calculating (total number of games−number of games in the non-advantageous section) × 100 for (total number of games). Therefore, you may do this.

  A sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, A lottery result, winning status data, step set value data, data indicating a switch operation state of the step setting unit 150, and the like) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 that stores a control program describing the control procedure of the entire sub-block; A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. This ROM 161 stores a plurality of BGM (Background Music) data. In particular, during the bonus game, a specially arranged BGM is displayed according to the production scene in order to enhance the player's feelings. Selected and played as appropriate. The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 do not need to be provided separately, and may be a single control unit. However, since the capacity of the ROM 101 is limited, the sub control unit 160 is generally provided. ing.

  The sub-control unit 160 includes a display effect device 11 (including the display effect control unit 11b), a speaker unit 12, a game state display LED unit 13, and a cross key sensor via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. 111, the special button sensor 112, and the door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 can receive input signals from these devices and perform various controls by outputting necessary data and signals. Is possible.

  When the sub-control unit 160 performs the internal lottery using the random number extracted by the main control unit 100 in response to the start operation of the start lever 9, and receives the result notification of the big hit, re-game, various small roles or lose, Before notifying the player of the lottery result, an effect lottery is performed as to whether or not to cause the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13 to execute the effect. When the sub-control unit 160 is won in the effect lottery, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect image to be displayed from a plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 11c (see FIG. 13) described later, and outputs the selected effect image to the display panel 11e.

  In particular, the sub-control unit 160, as will be described later, during the AT bonus game, when the push order small combination (a plurality of first small combination and a plurality of some of the plurality of push order prescribed small combinations) is won internally, Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the first small role symbol (for example, bell symbol) being selected on the active line is displayed on the display effect device 11. As a result, the player can easily win the first small role. However, this AT bonus game is managed by the control of the main control unit 100, and the sub control unit 160 only displays assist information according to an instruction from the main control unit 100.

When the cross key is operated, the cross key sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the four directions of up, down, left, and right and a determination button operation signal at the center, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, Display various video effects and winning notifications according to the signal on the display effect device 11,
Further, a sound effect is generated from the speaker unit 12. Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays a combination combination pattern, a small combination table, and a payout table on the display effect device 11 based on a signal from the cross key sensor 111.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, a HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, a LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub control unit 160 receives the ON signal. Depending on the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (referred to as continuous hitting), various games and video effects, winning notifications, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11.

  The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open / closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power supply is ON, an ON / OFF signal is generated according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. In the state where the main power supply is OFF, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), detects and stores the abnormal opening / closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off, and then the main power supply Even when the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on even if the front door 1b is closed and appears to have no abnormality, so that the manager of the game hall recognizes the abnormal situation. Appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of gaming machines can be taken.

  The medal detection sensor 130 includes a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and executes counter logic processing at the rise and fall of the pulse signal, depending on the number of pulses in the inserted number LED 4a or medal reserve number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. Control is performed to display the number of inserted sheets or the number of credits increased by a certain number.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 includes a 1 bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal according to the operation of the 1 bet button, and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal according to the operation of the max bet button 8. And are separately connected to two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main controller 100 controls the number display of the input number LED 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

  When the player inserts a predetermined number of medals and operates the start lever 9 properly, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery or the like when the start signal is received. The change display game is started and a drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game. Note that the bonus game means, for example, a first-type special combination (RB), a first-type special combination continuous operation (RBB), or a second-type special combination continuous operation (CBB).

  Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variation display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating drum, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the design of each rotating drum) Is displayed in a predetermined combination.) When paying out medals, the number of payouts is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and this is indicated by the number of credits. In addition, the medal stored number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) related to internal winning etc. to the sub-control unit 160 when a replay or small role, especially a bonus, is won internally. When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the lighting control of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a speech synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12 are performed. In addition, various presentation operations such as display control of characters and background video in the display screen of the display presentation device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later, the hall side determines the stage value according to the collection status for a large amount of medals released at the event or new opening and improvement of profits. A desired set value can be selected from 1 to 6 (or jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).

  A stop setting unit (not shown) is connected to the main control unit 100, and if it is on (or “1”), after the bonus game is over, the inserted number LED 4a and the medal stored number display LED 4b are displayed. The total of the displayed medals is forcibly paid out, the operation for performing the variable display game is disabled (stopped state), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. Recently, there are many slot machines that do not have the stop setting unit.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit.

  The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. When the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are driven and the drive pulse signals are continuously supplied to any two phases at the same time, a suction force is generated and suddenly stops. In practice, finer stop control is performed to smoothly stop the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position.

  The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation methods, have a step number of 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and just when the main control unit 100 inputs 504 pulses of the drive pulse signal. Rotate once. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from each of the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c formed of photo interrupters provided for each drum. It is possible to accurately grasp the reference position. That is, the resolution by one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotational position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotational speed.

  FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit.

  Center portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotation shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. It rotates in the direction of the arrow shown (ie, from top to bottom). In addition, a left swirl band 32a, a middle swirl band 32b, and a right swirl band 32c in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum. If the predetermined symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line, the winning combination is established (winning or operating). In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience, and are different from the actual ones. 7 symbols, bar symbol, bell symbol, watermelon symbol and cherry A design or the like is generally used. In general, the rotator belt is called a reel tape.

For each of the stepping motors 30a, 30b and 30c, the cylinder sensors 31a, 3
1b and 31c (not shown) are provided, and an index signal is returned by one pulse from each cylinder sensor every rotation of the step motor. The main control unit 100 always grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions / design) at the reference position (for example, the lowest position of the window 3) based on the index signal and the number of output drive pulse signals. ing.

  FIG. 6 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round at the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  As shown in the illustration, each swirl belt has 21 differently arranged symbols. Big bonus symbols such as “Red 7” and “Blue 7” that act as bonuses, and various small part winning symbol cherry , Watermelon, bell, and replay to activate replays. It should be noted that the discarded symbols do not constitute any role even when stopped on the active line, and for example, “N” is printed in a light gray circle in order to make the player inconspicuous. In other words, the abandoned symbol is a symbol that does not involve winning.

  FIG. 7 is a structural block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 7A and 7B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be pulled in time series.

  When the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and the lottery result is won and the winning combination is won internally, the main control unit 100 performs pull-in control for drawing the symbol of the winning combination on the active line as much as possible. Do.

  For example, in the so-called reach state (or tempering state) in which the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b where the big bonus combination is won internally, When the symbol “7” is positioned within 4 frames from the line (that is, when the symbol “7” is positioned within 5 frames including the symbol on the active line), when the right stop button 10c is stopped (FIG. 7A) )), The main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol “7” onto the active line, and performs pull-in control to align the symbols “7, 7, 7” (see FIG. 7B). .

  On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is won internally by lottery, the player is not in an advantageous state unless a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. For example, a big bonus game (BB game) does not operate unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. This pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 sequentially calculates the number of sliding frames for the virtual stop operation symbol frame position in advance by referring to the stop table for determining the stop position of each drum according to the random number lottery result (internal winning or losing). Thus, the sliding frame number table for the first stop operation is completed. When the stop button is actually stopped, the main control unit 100 moves the corresponding reel drum by the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol number at the reference position, and then stops to stop. Take control. That is, the first stop operation position has a total of 63 frame positions (21 frames × 3 reels), and the number of sliding frames for all the frame positions is created in advance as a sliding frame number table.

In the example of FIG. 7, in the tempered state, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2c is exactly 4 frames above and is lined up on the effective line as a target of pull-in control. However, the pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased / decreased by software control so as to be adapted to the design specifications or legal regulations. In addition, when the random number lottery result is a win in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 assists information (operation sequence and operation order) for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control. Assist information such as operation timing (AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or by voice.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of the drum portion, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to avoid (or kick-off control) in time series.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established (when all the combinations are not won internally), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the active line. Avoidance control is performed to prevent the combination of symbols for a combination (bonus, small combination, replay).

  For example, in the reach state (temple state) where the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the stopped left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b without the big bonus combination being elected internally When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where the symbol “7” is positioned within one frame from the effective line by the “eye press” (for example, this is called “bita press”). A), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control for forcibly shifting the symbol “7” to at least one point ahead so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the active line. (See FIG. 8B). This avoidance control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that an unsuccessful small role symbol does not win. These pull-in control and avoidance control (kick-off control) are performed by stop control based on a sliding frame number table created in advance by the main control unit 100 with reference to a stop table according to the internal winning situation, and as necessary. This is done by program control.

  FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship among the index signal, symbol position data (frame data), drive pulse signal, and stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 9A shows an index signal output from each of the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 is constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 revolutions / minute). Controlled by the unit 100.

  FIG. 9B shows the symbol position data of the rotating drum, and FIG. 9C shows the drive pulse signal.

  The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and 1 is subtracted from the data every 24 pulses of the drive pulse signal. That is, with reference to the index signal, the symbol position data is “21” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 1 pulse to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is “20” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 25 pulses to 48 pulses, The symbol position data is “19” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is “1” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 to 504 pulses, and the symbol position data is 21 to 1 Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to “21” after “1”.

  The drive pulse signal is a drive pulse of a prescribed pattern that is input to the motor coil in order to rotate the rotating drum in a certain direction, and there are eight pattern numbers of patterns 0 to 7 as can be seen from the figure. When pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 as this drive pulse signal three times (that is, 24 pulses are input), the rotating drum rotates from top to bottom by one pattern (one frame). To do.

In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data from 0 to 23 for driving the rotating drum by one frame, and pattern numbers 0 to 7 are phase data of the lower 3 bits. Thus, the drive pulse corresponding to the pattern number is actually applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 phase. Therefore, even when only the pattern number is stored in the work RAM (RAM 102), it corresponds to the phase data storage means for storing the input pulse phase data.

  FIG. 9D shows a stop button sensor signal output when each stop button is operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “10” (or pattern number “2”) at the rising edge of the stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the left drum 2a rotates in the direction of the arrow (from top to bottom), and the cherry pattern is placed on any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the three windows 3 indicated by solid lines. When is stopped, a prize is awarded and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. FIG. 10A shows a state where the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the window 3.

  When the player performs an operation to start the variable display game, the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery. As a result, when the upper cherry (cherry 1) is won, the position (timing) at which the stop button is operated. ) To perform cherry symbol pull-in control (see FIG. 9) or avoidance control (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 10 (B) shows the possible range of pull-in control. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the position where the cherry pattern is just the upper stage, the main control unit 100 3. Stop the cherry symbol at the top of 3 (assuming that the bita symbol is in the upper position). In actuality, it takes about 36 ms to stop, so it is positioned higher by that amount, but for convenience of explanation, it is written in this way. In addition, since it is specified that the stop operation is performed within 190 ms from the stop operation, there is a case where four frames are not slipped. The data of 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10A and 0 of the cherry symbol overlapped indicate the number of sliding symbols, and the main control unit 100 performs the stop calculation process based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information. Then, the sliding frame number table is created so that the stop control can be immediately performed regardless of when and when the player operates the stop button unit 10.

  On the other hand, FIGS. 10C and 10D show the range where the avoidance control or the like is performed, and the main control unit 100 has the cherry symbols 4 from the upper position even when the upper cherry is won. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position above 4 in FIG. 10A) or a position slightly past the upper position, the position of the upper position is one above or below the upper position. Stop the cherry symbol down and make it lose. That is, since the middle cherry (cherry 2) or the lower cherry (cherry 3) is not won, the cherry symbol must be forcibly stopped outside the window 3.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3 and the symbol position data.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A) and FIG. 11 (B), the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are the frame number 8 and the frame number 19 (see FIG. 8). When the lowermost position of the unit 3 is used as a measurement reference, the main control unit 100 displays the symbol position data “14” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “23” or the symbol. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of the position data “4” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “1” and the input pulse phase data “23”, the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage and a winning is made. . In other words, even if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, not only winning with a probability of 10/21, but if a winner is notified, an expert can push forward and win with a probability close to 100%. .

  FIG. 12 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on an effective line according to the number of inserted game medals. For example, when three game medals are inserted and the two-paid-out cherry pattern of the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, if the upper row is four (2 × 2 lines: the second line and the second line) 4 lines), 2 (2 sheets × 1 line: 1st line) in the middle stage and 4 (2 sheets × 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) game medals in the lower stage. However, this effective line is a general line that has been conventionally used, and as described later, there are many lines and irregular lines recently.

  In addition, when the eight-paid-out bell symbols are displayed on the active line of the window portion 3, if only the middle stage is displayed, it should be 8 sheets (8 sheets × 1 line: the first line) and the upper stage and diagonally down to the right. For example, 15 game medals are paid out (8 sheets × 2 lines but MAX 15 sheets: second line and fourth line). In other words, the game media having the number of payouts defined according to the type of winning is paid out in total for the winning amount, but the maximum number of payouts at one time is 15.

  FIG. 13 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 receives an effect command from the sub-control unit 160 and transmits / receives necessary information, a transmission / reception unit 11a, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), an LCD, an organic EL, an LED, and the like. Display panel 11e. In the case of this figure, the ROM 11c is separately provided in the display effect control unit 11b, but there is no problem even if all the video data is stored in the ROM 161. Therefore, the ROM 11c may be considered as a part of the ROM 161.

  FIG. 14 is an effect pattern table, which associates the relationship between effect commands and effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

  The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores effect pattern data (mainly a moving image but also a still image), which is an effect content. .

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100 (particularly, various types of data indicating a big hit, a small hit, a replay, or a loss of the random number lottery result are included), a random number is received. Before notifying the lottery result, an appropriate effect command corresponding to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a receives the effect command and transmits it to the display effect control unit 11b.

  Upon receiving the effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and transmits the data to the display panel 11e, thereby displaying the effect image corresponding to the effect command. It is configured to be displayed on the screen.

  15 to 17 are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed by the display effect device.

For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, for example, the display panel 11e displays “daytime” in the low-probability stage mainly indicating a state where there is no pseudo bonus stock or a state where the pseudo bonus is difficult to win. Display pattern 0 ”is displayed (see FIG. 15A). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e is in a high probability stage that suggests a state where there is a pseudo bonus stock or a high probability state where the pseudo bonus is likely to be won. “Night effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, the player expects or desires to display a “night stage” that mainly suggests a high probability state during the game. However, a Gase effect that displays a “night stage” even when there is no pseudo bonus stock or a non-high probability state, and vice versa It may be displayed. The pseudo bonus is a special game in which the assist function is activated, and the assist bonus starts when the pseudo bonus is released.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ S0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e superimposes “Dracula Castle”, which is an image corresponding to “castle effect pattern 0”, on the blue sky background screen. It can be displayed (see Fig. 15 (A)) or overlaid on the moonlit night background screen (see Fig. 17 (B)), and then yellow, red or blue bats jump out of Dracula Castle Then, a notification image corresponding to the established combination (small combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 15C).

  When the effect of FIG. 15B is developed in multiple stages, it is a precursor effect that has a pseudo-bonus stock and a high probability of release, or that the expectation of pseudo-bonus release is large or has been confirmed. For example, FIG. 16A shows a state where the outer gate of “Dracula Castle” is enlarged and the iron gate is about to open. Then, the door enters the Dracula Castle and the door expands (see FIG. 16B), the door is gradually opened (see FIG. 16C), and the interior of the gorgeous “Dracula Castle” is displayed (FIG. 16). (See (D)). After that, if the hero wins the battle between the protagonist and the count of vampire Dracula, the pseudo bonus will be stocked, the pseudo bonus will be released, and the actual bonus will be released and the actual bonus will be released.

  From the state where the normal screen of the night of FIG. 17 (A) (same as FIG. 15 (B)) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the cemetery is expanded, and the character butler screams “Olya”. A hero character appears from the grave hole in the center of the screen with the sound effect “Tiroro Lolone” (see FIG. 17 (B)), and the characters “BONUS” meaning “big hit” are displayed ( It is good also as a premiere effect by making FIG.17 (C) refer. All of these display effects are also executed by receiving control commands and event data from the main control unit 100, and the sub-control unit 160 outputting the effect commands according to the program.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table.

  The lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the number used for the random number lottery.

  In the case of the rotary type gaming machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. This random number value is generated in a random manner so that all values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are periodically generated once in one cycle (about 6.5 ms). FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (non-RT state) where the probability of loss is high. When the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery in accordance with the timing at which the start lever 9 is operated, If the numerical value is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, the internal lottery is to pick up (extract) one random number value at the time of start operation and to determine the winning combination by comparing with a lottery table.

  Similarly, regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, watermelon in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, bell in the range of random numbers m4 + 1 to m5 The replay is won when the random value is in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, whereas the replay is lost in the range of the m6 + 1 to m7.

  Normally, the numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of laws and regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about “1/400” and the RB winning probability is “1/300. The probability of winning for cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the probability of winning for bell is about 1/6, and the probability of winning for replay is 1 / 7.3. In addition, although BB and RB are elected alone, they may be elected at the same time as a rare role.

  On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a lottery table used in the high-probability re-playing state (RT state). In the replay time, the winning range for replay is widened by α, while the lost range is narrowed by α. Thus, the winning probability of replay is set to about “½”. As a result, the probability of winning the replay corresponding to the three-piece payout is greatly increased, but the probability of being lost is lowered. As a result, the expected payout value of game medals is greatly improved or increased during the replay time. . Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing or decreasing the α value.

  Although a detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery tables 2... Lottery table 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the number of inserted medals (specified number), and the main control unit Selects a lottery table according to the stage setting value and the number of inserted medals set by the stage setting unit 150, and executes a bonus game and internal lottery of a plurality of small roles in a variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally the lottery table 1 <the lottery table 2 <... <The lottery table 6, so the player pursues the high setting table. However, if it is a three-sheet machine, a lottery table with one medal is not necessary.

  FIG. 19 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals.

  BB (Big Bonus) is the title when the BB symbol of “Red 7” is aligned on the active line. When winning internally, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area and the number of medals won when this symbol is aligned. Is 0, and the player enters a big bonus game (BB game: operation of a continuous action device) and finishes with payout exceeding 360 pieces.

  RB (Regular Bonus) is the title when “Blue 7” RB symbols are aligned on the active line. When winning internally, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area and the number of medals earned when this symbol is aligned. Is 0, and the player enters a regular bonus game (RB game: activation of an accessory continuous operation device) and ends with payout exceeding 120 cards. Note that these accessory continuous action devices may be either a first-type special accessory or a second-type special accessory, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications.

  When the cherry symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal is obtained for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, the number is one if the middle part of the left drum is stopped, but if it is the upper stage or the lower stage, there are two effective lines, and the payout is two sheets in total. When the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 medals are obtained. When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, 8 medals are obtained.

  When a replay combination is won internally, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and any of the replay action symbols is always aligned on the active line (also referred to as a replay combination prize). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, a replay without medal acquisition is activated, and the replay is performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player to lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing for lowering the flag is arbitrary.

  Next, the basic operation of the swivel type gaming machine configured as described above will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

  First, in a state in which the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode when the step-out rate setting operation is performed is “ON”, and the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is “ It is assumed that “off” and the lowest step setting value “1” is set.

  When the game hall side opens the front door of the swivel type gaming machine body 1 and turns on the power switch 28c before the player plays, the power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, writing the stop setting flag “1”, the step setting value “1” stored in the ROM 101 and the initial value of the control data to the RAM 102) are executed. Then, the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON”, and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

  In this state, it is assumed that the game hall side is changing the setting of the payout rate for the grand opening, the opening of a new store or an event in this setting state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure of the spinning cylinder type game machine.

  An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the swing type gaming machine body 1 to turn off the power switch 28c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a, and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 2). When the power switch 28c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 performs step In S110, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 28a is in an ON state.

  If the setting key switch 28a is not in the ON state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130. If the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state, the main control unit 100 calls a setting change subroutine in step S120 (transfers to the setting change mode).

  In the setting change mode of step S120, before the game hall side causes the player to play, the step setting value “6” having the highest payout rate is input, the start lever 9 is hit once, the setting value is confirmed, and the setting key switch When 28a is turned off, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the set value to “6”, and performs necessary processing such as initial hardware check and initial setting again.

  In addition, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 in order to perform initial screen display setting in step S100, the sub-control unit 160 displays ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, for example. It transmits to the production device 11. As a result, on the display panel 11e, “Night effect pattern 1” composed of a screen of the full moon, Dracula Castle and the graveyard is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130 after changing the stage setting value, the main control unit 100 checks for occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, or a selector error. If there is an abnormality, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S140 and again after the abnormality processing. If the process returns to step S100 and there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100 uses 0 to 5 as the step check value data stored in the work RAM area as the abnormality check (the step set values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6, respectively). )
If the step set value is not within the predetermined range, a warning (character display of “EE” error, light emission and warning sound) is generated by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13, and error processing ( An abnormal process in step S140) is performed.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 determines whether or not the player has inserted a quantity of game medals necessary for the game. In step S160, on the other hand, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

  When the process proceeds to step S160, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a start operation is performed.

  In step S170, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the variable display game, performs a random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). The lottery table is compared to determine whether or not an internal winning is made (see the explanation of FIG. 18).

  The main control unit 100 transmits a lottery result command and a game start signal to the sub control unit 160, and simultaneously rotates the drum unit 2 to display a plurality of numbers displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The change display game for changing the symbols at a predetermined speed is started.

  As described in FIGS. 9 and 10, the main control unit 100 operates the left stop button 10 a, the middle stop button 10 b, or the right stop button 10 c of the stop button unit 10 to each symbol row (rotating belt). Is stopped, pull-in control for aligning the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination on the active line, and conversely, avoidance control for preventing the symbols from being aligned. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the effect display on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. The player is notified of the lottery result of the big win (bonus winning), the small role, the replay or the loss according to the operation of the stop button section 10. The main control unit 100 executes stop control with reference to the sliding frame number table.

  The main control unit 100 establishes a winning combination if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on the active line of the window 3 in each variable display game of the general game, and the payout table stored in the ROM 161 (see FIG. 19). ), The game medal is paid out from the medal payout device 18 and discharged from the medal payout exit 16 for the addition of the credit or the payout exceeding the storage upper limit value.

  In the big bonus game (BB game) in which three red 7s are arranged, the BB game mode is terminated when the accessory continuous operation device operates and the acquired number exceeds 360. In addition, in a regular bonus game (RB game) with three blue 7 symbols, the RB game mode is terminated when the winning action continuous operation device is activated and the acquired number exceeds 120. .

  And the main control part 100 will return to step S130, and will repeat a process sequentially, after complete | finishing the game main process of step S170.

Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine having the basic configuration as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and flowcharts. In particular, a revolving gaming machine in which the winning probability of replay varies and a real bonus and an assist bonus (such as ART, a third bonus, or a pseudo bonus) are mounted will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a symbol layout diagram of the drum.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round at the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  Each swirl belt has a different design (red seven design, jewelry design, BAR design, bell design, cherry design, watermelon 1 design, watermelon 2 design, replay 1 design, replay 2 design, replay 3 design 10 21 types are arranged.

  FIG. 22 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the active line of the window unit 3 according to the number of inserted game medals (FIG. 22 ( A)). However, in all games (normal game, assist game, bonus game, etc.), the description will be made assuming that the specified number is three.

  FIG. 22B is an effective line when a prescribed number of game medals are inserted, and the first line (middle stage, middle stage, middle stage: center horizontal line in the order of left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c). Only) is valid. In other words, in all games, three cards are always inserted, and the effective line is the central horizontal one line.

  FIG. 23 is a payout table at the normal time and at the time of bonus operation.

  When all three reels (rotating drums or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the active line (see FIG. 22).

  (1) Bonus 1 (the continuous action device for the second type special accessory): (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (BAR / jewel / cherry) on the middle drum 2b, right drum When (Replay 1) is stopped on the active line in 2c, the acquired number is 0 and bonus 1 is subsequently given (Type 2 BB1 is activated. Operation pattern 1). Similarly, (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (replay 2 / replay 3) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR / jewel / watermelon 1) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the active line and stopped. (Acting pattern 2) or (cherry / watermelon 2) on the left drum 2a, (BAR / jewel / cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR / jewel / watermelon 1) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. When the operation is stopped (operation pattern 3), bonus 1 is awarded. For example, the bonus 1 ends when the winning probability is 1/350, the specified number of games inserted in the bonus 1 is three, and the number of payouts exceeds 180. Bonus 1 is won in the lottery and the bonus 1 flag is set, so that bonus 1 can be won. Bonus 1 is always won simultaneously with either the small role or the replay role. You can't win a prize.

  Further, when bonus 1 is won internally and the winning is not achieved, the carry-over state in which bonus 1 is won internally after the next game is entered. This bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 BB, and even if the internal winning, operation (winning), or operation of bonus 1 ends, the replay winning probability does not change. In the carry-over state of bonus 1, if the internal lottery is unreasonable (pure loss), the bonus action symbol is always drawn to win (drawing 100%). In particular, if a bonus order is won in the carry-over state of Bonus 1 and the operation order is wrong, the obstructing role will win with a probability of about 2/3, while the bonus action pattern will have a probability of about 1/3. Is displayed. In other words, when the bonus 1 and the push order small combination are won simultaneously, any of the small combinations constituting it wins, or the bonus 1 wins.

  (2) Middle bell: This is the title when the bell symbols are aligned and stopped on the effective line of each drum, and the number obtained is 14.

  (3) Lower right bell: For example, when (replay 2) is on the left drum 2a, (bell) is on the middle drum 2b, and (replay 1) is on the right drum 2c and stops on the effective line, Displayed, and the lower right bell wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is 14.

  (4) Upper watermelon: For example, when left drum 2a (bell), middle drum 2b (replay 2) and right drum 2c (cherry) are aligned on the active line and stopped, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the upper stage. Watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one.

  (5) Lower right watermelon: For example, when (bell) on the left drum 2a, (watermelon 1) on the middle drum 2b, and (cherry) on the right drum 2c are aligned and stopped on the effective line, a watermelon pattern is displayed on the lower right. The lower right watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one.

  (6) Double cherries (weak cherries): For example, when the second drum (BAR) is placed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b (cherry) and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line and stopped Two cherry symbols are displayed on the uphill and two consecutive cherries win. The number of medals (game media) acquired is two.

  (7) Triple Cherry (Strong Cherry): For example, when (BAR) No. 2 on the left drum 2a, (Cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (Watermelon 2) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, Three cherry symbols are displayed on the upper right and triple cherries win. The number of medals won is two. Note that (white seven) may stop on the right drum 2c.

  (8) Middle cherries: For example, when the left drum 2a is number 3 (cherry), the middle drum 2b is number 2 (BAR), and the right drum 2c is number 1 (bell) on the active line, Middle tier cherry wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired is two. It is possible to display three BAR symbols on the right side. The middle cherry role is an opportunity for freezing lottery, and when won, a freezing effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed, and a pseudo bonus is immediately released.

  (9) Premier role: For example, when (jewel) on the left drum 2a, (jewel) on the middle drum 2b, and (jewel) on the right drum 2c are aligned and stopped on the active line, the premium role wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is 14. This premier role is a special role in which a plurality of pseudo bonuses are won, and the pseudo bonuses are immediately released.

  (10) Plural types of one-piece combinations: For example, when the left drum 2a (Replay 1), the middle drum 2b (BAR), and the right drum 2c (BAR) are aligned on the active line and stopped, the one-piece combination 1 Won the prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one. This one-piece combination is a small combination for stop control, and there are a plurality of types of one-piece combination 1 to one-piece combination n (n is a natural number of 2 or more). Is omitted.

  (11) Normal replay: The title when the replay symbols (replays 1 to 3) are aligned on the active line for each drum, and no medals are obtained, but the number of bets in the game is maintained. The next game can be played. Even if the next game is continuously arranged, it is effective, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until a game in which replay is not established. An effect in which medals are automatically inserted before the start of the game is performed, and the next game can be performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. When a normal replay is independently won in random lottery, an RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and a replay symbol is always displayed. In appearance, the replay symbols are aligned in a central horizontal line. The replay probability does not fluctuate even if the operation pattern of replay A is displayed.

  (12) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, it is a title when (jewel) on the left drum 2a, (bell) on the middle drum 2b, (bell) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line, On the other hand, no medal is acquired, but the next game can be played with the bet number of the game maintained. In appearance, the replay symbols are aligned in the upper straight line. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won in the random lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 1 is activated, the replay probability is changed, and the RT1 state is transitioned (so-called fall fall replay). Similarly, as a replay that shifts to the RT1 state, there is also a lower stage replay in which the replay symbols are aligned in the lower stage straight line.

  (13) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): The title when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (replay), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line. On the other hand, no medal is acquired, but the next game can be performed in a state where the bet number of the game is maintained. In appearance, the replay symbols align in a straight line on the upper right. When the RT2 transition replay is won internally by random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 2 is activated, the replay probability is changed to about 2/3, and the RT2 state is transitioned.

  (14) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, when the left drum 2a (watermelon 2), the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the active line On the other hand, no medal is acquired, but the next game can be played with the bet number of the game maintained. In appearance, the replay symbol is displayed in a V shape. When the RT3 transition replay is won internally by random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 3 is activated, the replay probability is changed to about 2/3, and the RT3 state is transitioned.

  (15) Other replays: For example, (replay) on the left drum 2a, (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and (watermelon) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the active line, but it appears as if the replay pattern is missing. There is a chance replay to be done. In addition, the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the active line, and the red seven symbol is displayed on the lower right, There is a bonus replay 2 in which the drum 2a (cherry), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the active line, and the BAR symbols are displayed in a straight line on the upper stage. Bonus replay 1 is displayed when a big bonus is won as a pseudo bonus, and bonus replay 2 is displayed when a regular bonus is won. In other words, when the pseudo bonus is won, it is instructed to aim at the red seven symbol by reverse pressing, and when the right drum 2c and the middle drum 2b are stopped, both the bonus replay 1 and the bonus replay 2 are in a tempered state, and the final operation When the left drum 2a stops, either bonus replay 1 or bonus replay 2 wins. In addition, (11) normal replay to (15) other replays are those in which a plurality of types of replays are won at the same time, and in particular, replays that are predetermined according to the operation order are won. This is called push order replay.

  (16) Cobbing order (1 to m) of push order small role (push order bell role): Special symbol (falling design) displayed on the effective line when the bell role is missed by the push order small role described later When any one of the special symbols is displayed, the replay probability is changed, and the state shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when (replay) is displayed on the left drum 2a, (bell) is displayed on the middle drum 2b, and (jewel) is displayed on the active line (displaying a falling symbol) on the right drum 2c, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state ( Others are omitted). The main control unit 100 manages the push order small combination and the push order replay as a group combination (or push order group combination), and during the non-AT (when the assist function is not activated), Alternatively, information indicating that the group combination has been won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160 regardless of which of the push order replays is won internally. The main control unit 100 transmits the winning combination information to the sub-control unit 160 after the second stop operation, and the sub-control unit 160 produces an effect based on the winning combination information.

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are combination tables (simultaneous winning pattern of small combinations) of condition devices of push order small combinations (middle first or right first).

  The push order small combination means that when the operation order of the stop button unit 10 (the push order of the stop button unit 10) is correct, the bell small combination (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won, while the incorrect answer is Is a duplicate winning when there is a chance to win any one of multiple types of small ones that are won at the same time and to display one of a plurality of small eyes A small role. This push order winning combination wins 3 × 1/2, so it can be said that it is a 6-choice winning combination (1/6 winning winning combination).

  In the push order bell 1, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small part of the left stop button 10a. There are nine kinds of push order bells 1 to 1 in order of push order 1 to 1 so that the player does not miss a single piece by looking at the appearance (stop symbol) of each reel. The stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the symbol. Push order bell 1 is a push order small part of the double push order type. The purpose is to win the first small part with the highest payout (bell role: FRU2) for the purpose of winning a prize, and for the purpose of inhibiting the winning of the first small part A plurality of types of second small roles constituting the second small role group (in this case, six types of single small roles (FRU11 to FRU16: replay 2-BAR-BAR, ..., replay 1-jewel-watermelon 1), and 3rd small role (FRU3: either (Cherry / Watermelon 2) for the left drum, Bell for the middle drum, or (Replay 1 / Watermelon 2) for the right drum) (A small combination that can be won in four types of symbol combination display) is won at the same time (see push order bell 1-1 in FIG. 25) The second small combination is either one when the first stop operation is incorrect. One symbol stops and only two second small roles out of six second small roles win The third small role always wins when the first stop operation is correct and the second stop operation is incorrect, but may be missed at the timing of the third stop operation. The first small combination is also referred to as a specific small combination, a purpose small combination or a winning purpose small combination.

  In the push order bell 2, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent second stop operation that is the correct answer is the push order small part of the right stop button 10c. Since there are nine types of push order bells 2 to 1 to push order bells 2-9, as with push order bell 1, the player looks at the appearance of each reel (stop symbol) 1 The stop button portion 10 cannot be operated with the aim of a symbol so as not to miss the combination. Hereinafter, the same explanation as the push order bell 1 is used.

In the push order bell 3, the correct first stop operation is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small part of the left stop button 10a. There are nine types of push order bells 3 from push order bells 3-1 to push order bells 3-9. As with push order bell 1, the player looks at the appearance of each reel (stop symbol) 1 Stop button part 1 aiming at the design so as not to miss the combination
Cannot operate 0. Hereinafter, the same explanation as the push order bell 1 is used.

  In the push order bell 4, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent second stop operation that is the correct answer is the push order small part of the middle stop button 10b. There are nine types of push order bell 4 from push order bell 4-1 to push order bell 4-9, so as with push order bell 1, the player looks at the appearance of each reel (stop symbol) 1 The stop button portion 10 cannot be operated with the aim of a symbol so as not to miss the combination. Hereinafter, the same explanation as the push order bell 1 is used. In addition, as the push order bell role, there are nine types of 3 choice bells (left 1st push order bell) that the bell role wins when the first stop operation is correct, and the left push order bell is elected and pressed middle or right. In this case, if the bell small part is missed and the eye is displayed, the process proceeds to RT1. However, since FRU3 and FRU4 of push order bell 1 to push order bell 4 are not won, the description with reference to the drawing is omitted. In other words, in the push order bell role, the push order to win a prize is substantially a 5 choice bell role.

  FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

  For example, when the main control unit 100 causes the push order bell 1-1 shown in FIG. 24 to be won internally by random number lottery, as described above, the FRU2 + FR3 + FR11 to FR16 condition devices are simultaneously operated (eight different small roles are simultaneously used). Based on the operation order information (213) stored corresponding to the ROM 101, it is determined that the middle → left → right operation order is the winning operation order. In this state, the main control unit 100 executes stop calculation processing based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information so that the player can immediately perform stop control regardless of when and when the player operates the stop button unit 10. Next, create a sliding frame number table. Similarly, a sliding frame number table is created after the first stop operation and after the second stop operation (see the description of FIG. 10).

  FIG. 26A shows a state where all the drum portions 2 are rotating from top to bottom. When the player performs the first stop operation on the middle stop button 10b in the correct operation sequence in the state shown in FIG. 26A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and sets the corresponding sliding frame number data. Based on this, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control for drawing the bell symbol into the effective line is performed (the drum unit 2 is merely moved by the number of sliding frames). FIG. 26B). In the state of FIG. 26B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation on the left stop button 10a in the correct operation sequence, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, 0 frame to 4 frames In this range, the left drum 2a is stopped, and control for drawing the bell symbol into the effective line is performed (see FIG. 26C). In the state shown in FIG. 26C, the FRU 2 is tempered. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the right stop button 10c in the correct operation order is third stopped, The control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and performs control to pull the bell symbol into the effective line (FIG. 26 (D)).

  FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. Note that FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B are the same as FIG. 26A and FIG.

The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation in the state of FIG. 27B in which the first stop operation is correct, and the player stops the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation order. When the second stop operation is performed, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and displays the watermelon 2 pattern. Alternatively, stop control for drawing any one of the replay 1 symbols into the active line is performed (see FIG. 27C). In the state shown in FIG. 27C, the FRU 3 is tempered. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the left stop button 10a may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop button 10a, The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the left drum 2a in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and uses either the cherry symbol or the watermelon 2 symbol as an active line. Control for drawing in is performed (see FIG. 27D). In the above example, if the first stop operation is correct, either FRU2 or FUL3 will always win, but FUL3 may be missed by placing FRU3 symbols at intervals of 5 frames or more. You can also.

  FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. Note that FIG. 29A is the same as FIG. 26A, and thus redundant description is omitted.

  When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation order in the state shown in FIG. 28A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and determines the number of corresponding sliding frames. Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control is performed to ensure that any one of the BAR symbol, the jewel symbol, or the watermelon one symbol is drawn into the effective line (FIG. 28B )reference). In this case, since the BAR symbol is stopped on the active line, there is a possibility that only one of the FRU 11 and the FRU 14 wins at this time. In the state of FIG. 28B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation on the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and determines the left in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data. The drum 2a is stopped, and if there is a replay 2 symbol within the pull-in range, control for drawing the symbol into the effective line is performed (see FIG. 28C). In the state shown in FIG. 28C, both FRU 11 and FRU 14 are tempered. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the middle stop button 10b, The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the middle drum 2b in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and draws either the BAR symbol or the jewelry symbol into the effective line. Control is performed (see FIG. 28D). On the other hand, if neither the BAR symbol nor the jewel symbol can be drawn into the active line, the knock of the push order small combination is displayed (not shown). If bonus 1 is missed in a state where the bonus 1 is won internally (carry-over state), bonus 1 is won. That is, the state shown in FIG. 28C in the inside of bonus 1 is a state where both the inhibition small bonus and bonus 1 are tempered.

  FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. Note that FIG. 29A is the same as FIG. 26A, and thus redundant description is omitted.

  When the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop button 10a in the incorrect operation order in the state shown in FIG. 29A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and applies the corresponding sliding frame number data. On the basis of this, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control is performed to draw any one of the replay 1 symbol, the replay 2 symbol, or the replay 3 symbol into the effective line (FIG. 29B )reference). In this case, since the replay 3 symbols are stopped on the active line, there is a possibility that only one of the FRU 12 and the FRU 15 wins at this time. In the state of FIG. 29B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c may be operated. Yes. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop button 10b, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, the left drum 2a in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames. If there is a BAR symbol or a jewel symbol within the pull-in range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the active line. For example, when the 17th bell symbol is positioned on the active line, the middle stop button 10b is When operated, since there is no BAR symbol or jewel symbol within 4 frames, the 15th cherry symbol is stopped on the active line in order to display the Koboshi of the push order small part (FIG. 29C) reference). At this point, the possibility of winning all the small roles is gone. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop button 10c, The main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and presses the small part of the pressing order (replay 3 symbols). , Cherry symbol, bell symbol) is controlled to draw the bell symbol into the active line (see FIG. 29D). Note that the push order bell 2 shown in FIG. 24, the push order bell 3 and the push order bell 4 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30 is a game state transition diagram (RT state).

  RT0 in the figure is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay role (replaying role) has not changed, and the initial state ("initial replay state") from the game immediately after the step set value is re-entered. ")." The winning probability (replay probability) of the replay in the general game is about 1 / 7.3, especially the RT1 transition replay (replay 1), the RT2 transition replay (replay 2), and the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) at all. Since it is not won, in order to shift from this state to RT1, the above-mentioned push-order small-sized combination must be displayed on the active line. On the other hand, even if BB1 (bonus 1) is activated by internal winning, symbol display, or finished with a payout exceeding a predetermined number, BB1 only returns to the winning RT0 state, so it is not possible to shift to RT1 even with this route. In RT0 to RT3, the winning combination may not be won by lottery and may be lost (so-called order, lost).

  If the push order small part is won internally in the general game in the RT0 state and the stop button 10 is operated in the wrong order, and the KOBOSI design is displayed on the active line, the RT1 state is entered from the next game (continuation game). The number is not defined, that is, infinite). The replay probability in the RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and most of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 23 can be selected by random numbers and can be won alone or simultaneously. That is, the game in the initial state and the RT1 state is a game state having approximately the same 1 / 7.3 replay probability, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is in the RT1 state.

  When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the action symbol is displayed on the active line, the RT2 state is reached in which the replay probability has increased to about ½. In the RT2 state, the winning probabilities of the two bonus roles and small roles are about 1/3, so the winning probability of the bonus role, small role and replay role is 5/6 (83.3%), and the loss is 1 /. 6 (16.7%).

  The RT1 transition replay (replay 1) is a function for quickly dropping to the RT1 state because the RT2 transition replay is activated when the RT2 transition replay is activated when the player accidentally presses the stop button unit 10 accidentally. , Has the same function as Koboshi) (falling replay).

  When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won and activated in the RT2 state, the RT3 state has approximately the same 1/2 replay probability. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of replay combination won in the RT2 state and the size of the winning area are different. The loss probability in the RT3 state is 1/6 (16.7%), which is the same as that in the RT2 state.

  The actual bonus (bonus 1) can be won in the initial state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. Bonus 1 is not won internally alone, but is won at the same time as a rare small role or replay role, and is always in a carry-over state of bonus 1. In this bonus carry-over state, if the player loses a bonus, the bonus 1 is always won no matter how the stop button unit 10 is operated (design pull-in 100%). Also, if the bonus order carryover is missed, the bonus order is not displayed and the bonus 1 is always won.

  FIG. 31 is a game state transition diagram (effect state). 32 to 34 are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed by the display effect device. FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram showing a symbol display state of the window portion.

  The main control unit 100 governs control related to the performance of balls, while the sub-control unit 160 governs control related to effects.

  When the step set value is re-entered, the main control unit 100 clears and sets various data according to the set value to an initial state, and the player can start a normal game. In particular, when the setting is changed, the main control unit 100 determines ceiling information and current time information for winning a pseudo bonus. One set of high-probability games (long cycle) and 12 regular games (short cycle), and the ceiling information includes set number information, short cycle information, and game number information. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the ceiling information by lottery such as the seventh game of the fifth short cycle of the third set. Further, the number of short cycles in the range of 0 to 11 and the long hand position lottery in the range of 1 to 11 are executed. For example, when 6 is determined as the short cycle and 9 is determined as the long hand position, the sub-control unit 160 aligns the short hand and the long hand of the timepiece 50 at the position of 6:45 according to the received initial time information. That is, the main control unit 100 determines the initial time information of the clockwork 50 in the range of 0:05 to 11:55, and transmits the initial time information to the sub-control unit 160. The main control unit 100 determines initial time information when the setting is changed, and the sub-control unit 160 adjusts the time of the clock accessory 50 based on the received initial time information, so that the player knows whether or not the setting has been changed. I can't. On the contrary, if the specification is adapted to a predetermined time (for example, the position of 0: 0) when the setting is changed, the player can detect that the setting has been changed.

  The non-ART state is composed of a normal game (short cycle) and a high-probability game (long cycle). When one game progresses, the long hand of the timepiece 50 advances by 5 minutes, and the short hand advances slightly accordingly. The clock accessory 50 is at the position of 6:45, and when one game is consumed, it moves to the position of 6:50. When one game is consumed at the position of 6:55, one normal game (short cycle) is completed. When a plurality of games are digested and one game is digested at 11:55, one set is completed, and 20 games of the next set of high-probability games (long cycle) can be executed. If the ceiling information is the third game in the second set of the 0th short cycle, the game is won after the third game, and the main control unit 100 determines at which point the winner is announced. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the fifth game of the next normal game (short cycle) and transmits the notification game information to the sub control unit 160. In addition to the ceiling, the main control unit 100 executes a pseudo-bonus winning lottery when a rare small role is won or when an actual bonus is won, and releases a pseudo-bonus when winning. In particular, the main control unit 100 (or exceeded) when a long-period point accumulated in one set of one high probability game (long cycle) and 12 normal games (short cycle) reaches a clear point. In other cases, the pseudo bonus is won (that is, the advantageous section is won).

  Then, the main control unit 100 sets a pseudo bonus winning flag according to the type (for example, a winning flag 1 for the pseudo bonus 1, a winning flag 2 for the pseudo bonus 2,..., A winning flag N for the pseudo bonus N). At this time, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control of the reel according to whether or not the advantageous section is won and the type of the selected advantageous section. In other words, when the pseudo bonus is won internally, the main control unit 100 can display the reach as the outcome when the actual bonus picture cannot be drawn. At present, the main control unit 100 changes the stop control in accordance with the winning state of the winning combination (that is, the activated condition device). By changing the stop control according to the type of the section, it is possible to provide an expectation for winning the advantageous section and an expectation for the winning advantageous section depending on the stop appearance of the symbol. Advantageous section winning reach (chance), 3000 shots reach reach, etc. can be issued (see FIG. 42).

  The main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control in FIG. 42 by changing the symbol stop control when the winning lottery result of the combination is unsuccessful (pure loss) in the state where the winning flag 1 of the pseudo bonus 1 is set. ~ Reach eyes 3 can be displayed. When the winning flag 2 of the pseudo bonus 2 is set, the main control unit 100 can display the reach eye 10 of FIG. 42 by changing the symbol stop control when the lottery result of the combination is a pure loss. It becomes possible. Similarly, in the state where the winning flag N-1 of the pseudo bonus N-1 is set, if the lottery result of the combination is a pure loss, the reach 11 of FIG. 42 is displayed, and the winning flag N of the pseudo bonus N is set. When the standing lottery result is a pure loss in the standing state, the reach eye 12 of FIG. 42 can be displayed. Note that the reach shown in FIG. 42 includes a plurality of reach stops (for example, Getchena in the upper center of FIG. 42) that stop inside the actual bonus.

  The main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control in FIG. 42 by changing the symbol stop control when the winning lottery result is cherry and the cherry role is missed when any of the winning flags 1 to N is set. The eyes 4 to 6 can be displayed. Further, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when the lottery result of the combination is watermelon and the watermelon combination is missed in a state where any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, thereby changing the symbol stop control. The reach eyes 7 to 9 can be displayed. In particular, in the state where any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, when the lottery result of the combination is watermelon and the pseudo bonus and the watermelon combination are simultaneously won, the reach eye 1 can be displayed. . The reach of FIG. 42 is different from the drum layout diagram of FIG. 21, but is merely a reference example for explaining the reach, so the arrangement needs to match the actual one. Absent.

  The sub-control unit 160 switches and displays the effect video displayed on the display effect device 11 according to the gaming state. FIG. 32A shows a daytime stage screen, which is mainly used in a normal game (short cycle) in which the winning probability of a pseudo bonus (third bonus or assist bonus) is relatively low. In addition, the current time is displayed at the lower right of the screen, but the clock object 50 also displays the same time. However, when the current time on the screen and the time indicated by the clock accessory 50 are different, the battle game is confirmed and the pseudo bonus release is confirmed. FIG. 32 (B) is a night stage screen, which is mainly used in a high-probability game with a very high probability of winning a pseudo bonus (long cycle) or in an internal winning state (release winning state). Then, the player is excited with the expectation of releasing the pseudo bonus. Although not shown, there is an evening stage, which is used in a high-accuracy state with an intermediate probability between a normal state with a low probability and an ultra-high accuracy state.

The sub-control unit 160 is a mid-stage cherry (called “single” in the industry), strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, weak watermelon or a strong bell and chance that are arranged independently of the pushing order. When a rare small role such as a role is won and further wins in the subsequent transition lottery, the screen is switched from the normal day screen and the evening screen to the night screen. On the other hand, every time a replay is won, a falling lottery is performed with a predetermined probability, so that during a general game, the normal day screen, the evening screen, and the night screen are alternately displayed at a predetermined frequency. In general, these display screens change the direction according to the stay mode such as low probability state and high probability state during bonus internal winning in order to give the player the correct mode suggestion, but the mode suggestion is not necessarily correct However, the player's expectation can be further enhanced by appropriately performing the gasse effect.

  FIG. 32C is a night scene display screen. When the player operates the start lever from the night stage screen to start the variable display game, the sub-control unit 160 determines that a predetermined condition such as when a rare small role is won. A pseudo bonus lottery (AT bonus lottery) is performed every time the above is established. When the sub-control unit 160 performs the pseudo bonus lottery, the sub-control unit 160 performs an effect of dropping the brightness on the night stage screen together with thunder. Further, a night screen is used as a precursor effect for releasing the real bonus (BB1) and the pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or pseudo RB). In particular, when the actual bonus (BB1) is won during normal times, the bonus stage is suggested by performing a lightning continuous effect at least twice by changing suddenly from the day stage screen to the night stage screen. In addition, if the lightning effect is performed three times continuously from the daytime stage screen, it indicates that the actual bonus confirmation and the pseudo bonus lottery have been won. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by appropriately generating thunder and sound effects.

  When the sub-control unit 160 announces the bonus winning (actual bonus or pseudo bonus), it becomes a pseudo bonus omen in FIG. The night stage screen is displayed again (see FIG. 33 (A)), and two bats with plates approach from a distance according to the operation of the stop button unit 10, and the characters “BONUS” can be recognized gradually. (See FIG. 33 (B)), and finally the bat announcement effect that flies away is performed.

  Also, from the state where the night stage screen shown in FIG. 33 (A) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the cemetery is expanded and the butler of the character is “Ollya” and “Tiroro Lolone” In addition to the sound effect, the main character appears from the grave hole in the center of the screen that has been dug up, so that it can be an extremely premiere effect for the player (see FIG. 33C).

  When the pseudo bonus is confirmed by releasing the bonus, the pseudo bonus is on standby after the confirmation notification effect, and the promotion lottery screen is displayed (see FIG. 34A). The pseudo bonus includes a pseudo BB and a pseudo RB. When the push bonus is selected during the pseudo bonus waiting, the main control unit 100 transmits only the winning operation order information to the sub-control unit 160. When the sub-control unit 160 receives only the winning operation order information, the sub-control unit 160 understands (programmed) that the winning combination is a pressing order small combination, and therefore, a numerical value indicating the pressing order in a yellow circle as an effect. 1 to 3 are displayed (see FIG. 34B). However, in the case of push order replay, the main control unit 100 transmits to the sub-control unit 160 that the winning combination is replay and operation order information (see FIG. 34C). The main control unit 100 decides whether to release the pseudo BB or the pseudo RB during the promotion game, and when the bonus replay 1 (red 7 uniform) or bonus replay 2 (BAR uniform) is won, the red 7 symbol is reversely pressed. Is directed (see FIG. 34C). During this pseudo bonus waiting, the player is promoted from pseudo RB to pseudo BB according to the winning combination.

  In the state of FIG. 34 (C), when the player correctly operates the stop button portion 10 from the right to the middle (reverse pressing and operating at the correct operation timing), both the red 7 symbol and the BAR symbol are in the tempered state (FIG. 35 (A)). Finally, when the player correctly operates the left stop button 10a, in the case of bonus replay 1, the red 7 symbols are displayed in a straight line on the left (see FIG. 35B). On the other hand, in the case of bonus replay 2, the BAR symbols are displayed aligned on the upper horizontal line (see FIG. 35C).

  36 to 37 are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed by the display effect device.

  The main control unit 100 is responsible not only for the lottery drawing but also for all the controls related to the ball appearance performance (assist function). After the state shown in FIGS. 35 (B) and 35 (C), the main control unit 100 sets the freeze state for several seconds to delay the progress of the game, and sends the determined pseudo bonus and the initial number of games to the sub control unit 160. Send. When the main control unit 100 activates the pseudo BB, the sub control unit 160 displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state, and displays the initial number of games in time. For example, since 5 minutes is equivalent to 1 game, 180 minutes in FIG. 36A is 36 games. The sub-control unit 160 displays “2 hours 60 minutes” as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and adjusts the timepiece 50 to 9:00.

  When the start lever 9 is operated in the state of FIG. 36 (A), the main control unit 100 starts the first half of the pseudo BB, and according to the winning combination shown in FIG. The lottery is executed by adding the point lottery and the number of games (number of hours) to decide. When the push order bell 2-1 shown in FIG. 24 is internally won, the main control unit 100 transmits group combination information and push order information (middle → right → left: assist information) to the sub control unit 160 as a result lottery result. . When the sub-control unit 160 receives the group combination information and the push order information as the result lottery result, the push order of the stop button unit 10 required to win the bell small combination (FRU1) is yellow (Bell small combination suggestion). Displayed in circles and numbers 1 to 3 (see FIG. 36B). In this case, the number 1 indicating the first stop operation is displayed in a large yellow circle, and “Naka” is pronounced in the voice of a hero such as Dracula or a princess. However, if the player mistakenly operates the operation and moves to RT1, the process shifts to RT1 in FIG. 30. In that case, when the push order replay is won to transfer again to RT2 or RT3, the same display is displayed. Assist the player with voice. The main control unit 100 transmits replay combination information (information indicating that the winning combination is a replay combination) and push order information to the main control unit 100 as a result lottery result. When the player correctly operates the middle stop button 10b, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle at the center, and enlarges the number 2 indicating the second stop operation to the large yellow circle and displays it. (See FIG. 36C).

  When the player correctly operates the right stop button 10c, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the right side, and expands and displays the number 3 indicating the third stop operation to the large yellow circle. (See FIG. 37A). Then, when the player finally operates the left stop button 10a, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the left side and displays “GET” in the center of the screen (FIG. 37B). The payout number 14 is added to Total “0” in order and changed to 14 (see FIG. 37C). As a display mode in the case of addition in order, 0 → 1 → 2 → 3... 13 → 14 in Total, and one game is completed.

  In the second half of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 battles with one of a plurality of enemy generals (enemy characters) based on the points (attack and defense) accumulated in the first half of the pseudo BB. A lottery to shift to a mission game is executed every hour. When the main control unit 100 wins the transition lottery, after performing the mission game, the main control unit 100 returns to the same time in the second half of the pseudo BB and digests the rest. If the mission game is successful, the enemy general is damaged or the enemy general is won.

  FIG. 38 is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device, displaying the flow of video until one pseudo bonus is completed.

  The main control unit 100 stores the number of games digested from the start of the pseudo BB, and in the final game (36 times or 180 minutes), the right-to-middle-to-left pushing order 4-1 (see FIG. 25). Indicates a state where an internal winning is made (see FIG. 38A).

  When the stop button unit 10 is operated in the order of pushing right → middle → left, the main control unit 100 wins a small bell and pays out 14 game media (see FIG. 38 (B)). It is determined whether or not an end condition (36 game digestion or 180 minutes has elapsed) is satisfied, and if the end condition is satisfied, the pseudo BB is ended and a short freeze state of about 3 seconds is set (FIG. 38C )reference). The sub-control unit 160 displays that the total number of totals is 167, and on the bonus end screen, the total number is 167, and the REG bonus is performed 0 times to indicate that the total BIG bonus is 1 time. X0 is displayed to indicate this. Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the end by setting the timepiece object 50 to 0:00. When the main control unit 100 finishes the second half of the pseudo BB in this way, it executes an addition and determination game. When the battle is won, the main control unit 100 performs an extra stock lottery and shifts to a pseudo bonus waiting state. Move to (long cycle).

  When activating the pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 sets the freeze state for several seconds after the state of FIG. 35 (C) to delay the progress of the game, and displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state. The initial number of games is displayed as time (120 minutes). As with the pseudo BB, 5 minutes is equivalent to 1 game, so 24 games are achieved in 120 minutes. The sub-control unit 160 displays “1 hour 60 minutes” as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and adjusts the timepiece 50 to 10:00 (not shown). The main control unit 100 sets a clear point at the start of the pseudo RB, accumulates points in the first half of the pseudo RB, and determines whether or not the accumulated points reach the clear point in the second half of the pseudo RB and the clear condition is satisfied. And express success or failure by directing. When the second half of the pseudo RB is finished, the main control unit 100 executes an addition and determination game. When the clear condition is satisfied, the main control unit 100 performs an additional stock lottery and shifts to a pseudo-bonus standby state. (Long cycle).

  Here, referring to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, in all gaming states within the square frame, the actual bonus (bonus 1) is simultaneously with another small role (rare small role, etc.) or another replay role (special replay role). If you win the game, you won't win the game, and you will always be on standby (inside). This bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 type BB, and even if the internal winning, operation (winning), or bonus 1 ends, the replay winning probability does not change. The RT0 state and the RT1 state in FIG. 30 are states in which the loss probability is high. In the carryover state in which the bonus 1 after the next game is won internally, if the loss occurs, the bonus 1 is related to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button unit 10. First of all, it is designed to win a prize. However, the RT2 state and the RT3 state are high-probability replay states with a loss probability of 0 (or about 1/6000), and a small role or a replay role is won in all the lottery areas. In the RT3 state, when the BB1 carryover state is entered, it is impossible to win BB1.

  FIG. 39 is a combination table (simultaneous winning pattern of small combinations) of condition devices of push order unrecognized small combinations (common bells 1 to 3). 40 and 41 are schematic diagrams showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

  The push order unrecognized small role (common bell) always wins the bell small role (middle bell or lower right bell) regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop button unit 10, while bonus 1 is won internally. In the carry-over state, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 10a, when winning one of a plurality of types of one-piece winning combination and displaying the operation pattern of bonus 1 There is a duplicate winning small role. There are three types of common bells, the common bell 1 to the common bell 3, and the player cannot look at the stop shape of the symbol at the time of the second stop and take a single small role.

  The common bell 1 draws the bell symbol into the bell, regardless of how the player operates the stop button portion 10 in any non-carry-over state where the bonus 1 is not internally won (regardless of the pressing order or operation timing). A small role must win. On the other hand, in the carry-over state in which bonus 1 is won internally, the common bell 1 is pushed in order or operated when the player operates the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c (other than the left stop button 10a) in the first stop operation. Regardless of the timing, the bell small part always wins by drawing the bell design. However, when the player operates the left stop button 10a by the first stop operation (first stop operation of a specific reel) during BB carryover, the symbols (replay 1, replay 2 or replay) constituting the 18 kinds of inhibition small roles are performed. Stop any one of 3) on the active line. The operation pattern 1 of bonus 1 is (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (BAR / jewel / cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (replay 1) on the right drum 2c. Also, the operation pattern 2 of bonus 1 is (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (replay 2 / replay 3) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR / jewel / watermelon 1) on the right drum 2c. Even if any of the symbols (replay 1, replay 2, or replay 3) constituting the inhibition small role is stopped, it is a symbol common to bonus 1.

  When the player operates the left stop button 10a by the first stop operation in the carryover state, the main control unit 100, for example, No. 1 replay 3 symbols are stopped on the active line (see FIG. 40A). In this state, there is a possibility that the winning small combination 07 to 09 or the inhibiting small combination 16 to 18 and the bonus 1 may be won, but the inhibiting small combination 01 to 06 or the inhibiting small combination 10 to 15 is in a state where it cannot win. When the player operates the middle stop button 10b by the second stop operation, the main control unit 100, for example, No. The BAR symbol of 2 is stopped on the active line (see FIG. 40 (B)). In this state, only the possibility of winning the inhibition small combination 07 or inhibition small combination 16 and bonus 1 remains. In other words, the two inhibition small roles and bonus 1 are both in the tempered state. Finally, the player sets the right stop button 10c to No. 3 by the third stop operation. When the operation is performed at the timing at which the BAR symbol of 2 is retracted, the main control unit 100 stops the BAR symbol on the active line, wins the inhibition small role 07, and the bell symbols are aligned on the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 40C). In addition, No. If it is time to draw in 18 jewel symbols, the jewel symbol is pulled in and the inhibiting small role 16 wins (not shown). On the other hand, the player stops the right stop button 10c with the third stop operation. 2 BAR symbol and No. 2 When the 18 jewel symbols are operated at a timing at which neither of them can be pulled, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 1 symbol and the bonus 1 is won (see FIG. 40D).

  Since FIG. 41A is in the same state as FIG. When the player operates the right stop button 10c by the second stop operation, the main control unit 100, for example, No. The 13 watermelon 1 symbols are stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 41B). In this state, only the possibility of winning the inhibition small combination 09 or inhibition small combination 17 and bonus 1 remains. In other words, the two inhibition small roles and bonus 1 are both in the tempered state. Finally, the player sets the middle stop button 10b to No. 3 by the third stop operation. When the operation is performed at a timing at which 10 jewel symbols can be retracted, the main control unit 100 stops the jewel symbols on the active line, wins the inhibition small role 17, and the bell symbols are aligned on the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 41C). In addition, No. 15 or No. If it is the timing for drawing 18 cherry symbols, the cherry symbol is drawn and the winning small role 09 wins (not shown). On the other hand, when the player operates the right stop button 10c at a timing at which neither the jewelry symbol nor the cherry symbol can be pulled in by the third stop operation, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 3 symbol (or the replay 2 symbol). Bonus 1 wins (see FIG. 41D).

1-turn-type game machine main body 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d medal insertion indicator LED
4e Replay display LED
4f Error display LED
5 medal insertion part 5a left light transmission part 5b right light transmission part 6 settlement button 7 cross key 8 max bed button 9 start lever 10 stop button part 10a left stop button 10b middle stop button 10c right stop button 11 display effect device 12 speaker part 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower left speaker 12d Lower right speaker 13 Game state display LED portion 13a Top lamp 14 Special button 15 Receptacle 16 Medal payout port 17 Reflector plate 18 Medal payout device 19 Door keyhole 20 Return button 21 Power supply portion 21a For setting Key switch 21b Error release switch 21c Power switch 21d Key hole 21e Confirmation switch 22 Transparent panel 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 22d Lower part 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 0c step motor 31a reel-sensor 31b reel-sensor 31c reel-sensor 32a left times in barrel zone 32b once barrel zone 32c right times barrel zone 50 clockwise won game 51 magic won game 100 main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW Sensor 111 Cross Key Sensor 112 Special Button Sensor 113 Door Abnormal Signal Output Device 120 Stop Button Sensor 130 Medal Detection Sensor 140 Bet Button Sensor 150 Stage Setting Unit 160 Sub Control Unit 161 ROM
162 RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of rotary drums having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A role lottery means for internally drawing a role for each game;
Rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders for each game, accept operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder, individually stop the corresponding spinning cylinder, and display a pattern according to the result of the internal lottery A symbol display control means for displaying;
The game has a normal game and an advantageous game more advantageous than the normal game, and a determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous game;
Comprising
The symbol display control means changes the control for stopping the rotating drum according to the determination result of the determination means,
A gaming machine characterized by

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