JP2019042405A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement toward games.SOLUTION: A game machine has a control board for performing a control related to progress of games. The control board includes a setting unit for setting one of setting values from among two or more setting values. Further, the game machine includes an instruction function which does not affect the progress of the games and which relates to games. If a player operates the game machine according to a navigation by the instruction function, the control board is configured to perform a suggestion presentation according to the setting value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6B

Description

  The present invention relates generally to control technology for gaming machines, and more particularly to control technology for controlling a gaming state in a gaming machine such as a slot machine or pachinko equipped with a spinning device.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “gaming machine”) such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine), a high-probability gaming mode in which a rare role symbol is established during a game by assigning a rare role , Transition to bonus game by winning jackpot symbol by winning jackpot, or transition to normal game by digesting bonus game by playing predetermined game or receiving predetermined payout, etc. Many ingenuity has been made to improve the interest of the game by changing the game state according to a predetermined opportunity during the game, and to further improve the interest of the game by navigation control such as push order navigation, AT, and ART. It was.

  In addition, these gaming machines have a setting change function that changes the winning probability for each individual individual, so that the winning probability is low for low setting machines and the winning probability is high for high setting machines. Has been. Typically, settings can be changed between settings 1 to 6 (setting 1 has the lowest winning probability and setting 6 has the highest winning probability). And for the player, the setting value of the gaming machine that he or she is going to play is the most interesting, and so far, there has been devised to make suggestions regarding the setting of the gaming machine.

  For example, there has been proposed a gaming machine that can be motivated to continue the game even when a mode advantageous to the player is not selected (Patent Document 1).

  That is, in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed by the determining means, or the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means is a predetermined game determined by the maximum specified game number defining means. When the number is reached, the control to shift from the disadvantaged game state to the advantageous game state is performed, and when the selected game number release mode is a mode with a maximum specified number of games more than other modes, A gaming machine is disclosed that executes a setting suggestion effect after reaching the maximum specified number of games in another mode with a small maximum specified number of games. According to such a gaming machine, even if a mode advantageous to the player is not selected, it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game until the maximum number of games is reached. It is.

  In addition, a gaming machine that can suggest a set value in a manner that has not existed in the past has been proposed (Patent Document 2).

  That is, in Patent Document 2, a game medium is inserted to play a game, and the game medium is paid out in accordance with the game result, and a payout rate indicating a ratio of the total number of payouts to the total number of game media input is shown. In a gaming machine that is provided in a plurality of stages and is played at any of a plurality of setting values associated with each of the plurality of stages of payout rate, the total number obtained by subtracting the total number of inputs from the total number of payouts is counted. And an effect control that controls the effect device to execute the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value when the acquired total number after the transition to the predetermined gaming state reaches a predetermined number. And a gaming machine characterized by comprising the means.

  On the other hand, in recent years, new types of gaming machines that broadly categorize and control three game state sections of “normal section”, “advantage section”, and “standby section” are becoming widespread.

  In summary, the normal section is positioned as a section where a game related to the instruction function (navigation function such as push order navigation) cannot be performed (that is, not permitted), and the advantageous section is a game related to the instruction function. It is positioned as a section that can perform (that is, permit). The waiting section is a section that is in an internal winning state (that is, the winning is unconfirmed) in the normal section.

  In the regular section, navigation lottery cannot be performed, but bonus lottery such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) can be performed. (In this case, it is not possible to provide a difference due to the setting that can be set for each individual gaming machine, and a lottery is performed using a lottery common to all settings. From the normal section to the advantageous section) The winning probability of the transfer lottery is set to 1 / 17,500 or more unless it is zero.

  In addition, push-push navigation is performed in the advantageous section, and at least a part of this section can be set as a Chang zone (CZ), or ART lottery, etc. can be performed in this section (conversely, some of these sections can be used) (Alternatively, there is an option of not implementing everything).

  Here, the ART lottery can be said to be a lottery for generating an advantageous state that assists in winning a special role symbol.

  In addition, the ART lottery, ART-related mode transition lottery, and the extra lottery (that is, the lottery related to ART) in the advantageous section cannot be set according to the settings that can be set for each individual gaming machine. A lottery with a common lottery will be held. Furthermore, the upper limit of the number of games that can be continued (as an example, 1500G) is set in this section, and the end condition of this section is not limited to the upper limit (limiter) of the number of games and excludes some restrictions. Arbitrary conditions can be adopted. When the advantageous section ends, all the flags related to the instruction function are reset.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-36508 JP 2017-79924 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, even if a setting suggestion effect is given to the player at the end of the so-called ART, it follows the table unique to the gaming machine (an unchangeable table), and the gaming machine There is room for improvement in terms of making suggestions in response to the operation itself. In particular, if suggestions that focus on replay operations and operation histories of gaming machines can be made, it is possible to moderately enhance the interest in games based on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine having a main control board that performs control related to the progress of a game and a sub-control board that performs control related to a predetermined effect, the main control board being A setting unit for setting any one of the two or more setting values, and the sub-control board includes a storage unit for storing a setting suggestion effect table for performing the suggestion effect for each of the setting values. Further, the gaming machine has a winning combination related to the instruction function on the game, and the winning combination related to the indicating function includes (1) stopping the rotating reel stop button according to the push order navigation. There is a first replay role that affects the game, and (2) a second replay role that affects the play by stopping the rotating reel stop button according to the push order navigation, the main control board, When the player hits the second replay role and stops the rotary reel stop button according to the push order navigation, a predetermined signal is transmitted to the sub control board, and the sub control board The suggestion effect for each of the setting values set in the setting suggestion effect table is performed by receiving the.

  According to the gaming machine and the like according to the present invention, it is possible to convey a suggestion regarding the setting to the player in accordance with the gaming operation of the gaming machine, and there is an effect that the interest for the game can be improved moderately.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the mode of a game machine's internal structure and power supply box in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional block of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of control of the game state of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the control flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the control flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of arrangement | positioning etc. of the rotation reel symbol of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the setting table for performing the setting suggestion effect of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention exemplarily.

  An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine or the like according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The “rotating drum” is also referred to as “rotating reel”.

  FIG. 1 shows an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a front view of a gaming machine, and FIG. 1B is a right side view of the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 (A) and 1 (B), the gaming machine 100 is roughly divided in terms of the mechanism, and is attached to the housing 101 whose front surface is open and the opening surface of the housing 101 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge or the like. The front door 102 is provided. As will be described later, buttons, a display unit, and the like for the player to play a game are arranged on the front portion of the front door 102.

  A display unit 1021, an illumination unit, and a speaker unit are disposed on the upper portion of the front door 102 located in front of the gaming machine 100. A display window 103 is provided in the middle of the front door 102. The player can view the outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of rotating reels housed in the housing 101 through the display window 103.

  More specifically, the rotary reel includes a first rotary reel 1041, a second rotary reel 1042, and a third rotary reel 1043 that are rotatably provided, and a predetermined plurality of reels are provided on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. The design of is attached. The player can view the three vertical symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first rotating reel 1041, the second rotating reel 1042, and the third rotating reel 1043 from the display window 103, and from the first rotating reel. A total of nine symbols can be visually recognized in the vertical direction up to the third rotating reel. The display window 103 can be configured to show four or more symbols in the vertical direction.

A game medium (medal) slot 105, a MAXBET button 106, and a status display unit (not shown in FIG. 1) are arranged on the upper surface of the table which is located in the middle of the front door 102 and protrudes from the front. Has been.
Also, on the front of the table provided in a protruding manner, there are a start lever 107, a 1BET button 108, a settlement button 109, a first rotation reel stop button 110, a second rotation reel stop button 111, and a third rotation reel stop button 112. Has been placed. Further, a game medium (medal) tray 115 having a game medium (medal) payout opening is attached to the lower part of the front door 102.

The display unit 1021 disposed at the upper center of the front door 102 is typically a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays an effect such as an image to a player, presents information, and the like.
In addition, a speaker unit and an illumination unit can be provided at arbitrary positions on the left and right of the display unit 1021. The display effect of the game can be enhanced by the display portion 1021, the speaker portion, and the illumination portion.

  The rotating reel provided in the housing 101 is typically composed of three pieces (first rotating reel 1041, second rotating reel 1042, and third rotating reel 1043) as described above, and has a reel-like shape. And are rotatably arranged by a rotary reel driving unit composed of a stepping (pulse) motor. The rotating reels that are rotating can be stopped independently by pressing the first rotation reel stop button 110, the second rotation reel stop button 111, and the third rotation reel stop button 112, respectively. Each rotary reel stop button has a built-in lamp, and the built-in lamp is turned on when the spinning cylinder stop button can be operated. Further, when the rotary reel stop button is pressed, the lamp is turned off (or changed to another color), and the operation of the rotary reel stop button is not accepted.

  Note that the number of rotating reels may be more than three (for example, four).

  In the display window where the symbols of the first rotating reel 1041, the second rotating reel 1042, and the third rotating reel 1043 can be confirmed, the symbols of the rotating reel are effective according to the number of medals (the number of bets) inserted by the player. An effective line that is a sequence is set. Note that the number of medals (the number of bets) may be fixed at MAX (for example, 3), and an effective line may be fixedly set for the MAX value.

  The winning combination determined by the lottery process to be described later and the corresponding combination of symbols on the rotating reel are defined in advance, and it is determined whether the predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the active line. It is determined that the winning line is obtained when they are aligned on the active line.

  A medal slot 105 provided on the upper surface of the projecting table located in the middle of the front door 102 is for inserting a predetermined number of medals before the game starts. When a medal is inserted or the start lever 107 is operated after the BET button is pressed, the first rotating reel 1041, the second rotating reel 1042, and the third rotating reel 1043 rotate, and the game is started and a lottery is performed. Is called.

  The 1BET button 108 is for automatically inserting one medal stored in the gaming machine 100 and betting one medal on one game. By pressing the 1BET button 108, it is not necessary to insert one medal from the medal slot 105. When betting two medals, the 1BET button 108 is pressed twice. When betting three medals at once, it is convenient to press the following MAXBET button 106.

  The MAXBET button 106 is for automatically inserting three medals stored in the gaming machine 100 and betting three medals on one game. This MAXBET button 106 eliminates the need to insert three medals from the medal insertion slot 105 or press the 1BET button 108 three times.

  The settlement button 109 is for paying out the internally stored (credit) medal from the medal payout opening to the medal tray 115.

FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the upper surface of a table that is located in the middle of the front door 102 and is provided to protrude from the front surface. FIG. 2A is a top view of the gaming machine 100 including the upper surface of the table, and it can be seen that the medal slot 105, the MAXBET button 106, and the status display unit 201 are arranged on the upper surface of the table.
FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of the status display unit 201 arranged on the upper surface of the table.

  In FIG. 2B, the status display unit 201 is provided with a plurality of 7-segment LEDs for displaying the number of medals and the like as numbers, and various LEDs for notifying the player of the usage state of the gaming machine 100 and the like.

  The medal insertion number LED 2011 displays the number of medals currently bet. As an example, when one medal is bet, the “1 BET” LED is lit, and when the second medal is bet, the “2 BET” LED is further lit, and the third medal is bet. When “3BET” LED is turned on, the LED is further turned on.

  The insertable LED 2012 is an LED indicating that a medal can be inserted at present. The weight LED 2013 is an LED indicating that a medal cannot be inserted at present. The start LED 2014 is an LED indicating that a game is currently started. The re-game LED 2015 is an LED indicating that it is a re-game.

  The payout number display 7-segment LED 2016 displays the payout number at the time of winning. As an example, every time a medal is actually paid out, it can be displayed by calculating back from the total payout number.

  The stored medal number display 7-segment LED 2017 is an LED that displays the number of medals currently stored.

  FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the gaming machine and the state of the power supply box in one embodiment of the present invention. Although the present invention is not limited to this configuration, as shown in FIG. 3A, the power box 301 inside the front surface of the gaming machine 100 is set to change the winning probability in addition to the power switch 3011. A key 3012 and a select switch 3013 are arranged.

FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the setting key 3012 in FIG. The setting key 3012 includes a cylinder part 3012a and a keyhole part 3012b. When changing the set value of the winning probability, first, a key (operation key) is inserted into the keyhole portion 3012b and rotated from the OFF position to the ON position to change the setting, and the select switch 3013 is pressed. Increment the set value. After the maximum set value, the value returns to the minimum set value again. As an example, in the case of a gaming machine for which six levels of setting values are prepared, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “1” → “2” → Change as follows. As an example, the set value sequentially changed by the select switch can be configured to be displayed on the payout number display 7-segment LED 2016 and confirmed.
Further, the select switch 3013 can also function as an error cancel switch for canceling an error state occurring in the gaming machine in a setting change impossible state (a state where the keyhole is in the “OFF” position).

  FIG. 4 illustrates functional blocks of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. A series of characteristic operations of the gaming machine 100 to be described later is realized by individual operations of hardware described below and cooperative operations of these hardware and software.

The gaming machine includes a main control board 41 and a sub control board 42 connected via wiring (harness) as a control configuration in one embodiment, and is housed in the housing 101.
The main control board 41 is a kind of board computer, a CPU 411 that performs arithmetic processing, device control of the gaming machine 100, a rewritable RAM 412 that temporarily stores data as a program work area, and a gaming machine ROM 413 that stores 100 control programs and lottery tables for game lottery processing, etc., control unit 414 that controls the data communication bus, etc., inputs from buttons and switches, outputs to various LEDs, etc., and rotating reels And an input / output unit 415 for driving the unit and the like.

  The main function of the main control board 41 is to perform lottery processing, control of rotating reels, display of game status (game state), etc., and is designed to perform processing operations based on rules and standards related to gaming machines. ing.

  The sub-control board 42 is a kind of board computer, a CPU 421 that performs arithmetic processing, control of the display unit 481, and the like, a rewritable RAM 422 that temporarily stores data as a program work area, and a display unit 481. A ROM 423 storing a program for controlling the illumination unit 482 and the speaker unit 483 and various data, a control unit 424 for controlling a data communication bus, an input / output unit 425 for driving illumination, and a display unit 481. And a sound source IC 427 storing a sound source for generating sound, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 482.

  The main functions of the sub control board 42 are effects based on the lottery result determined by the main control board. Specifically, the ROM 423 of the sub control board 42 also stores effect data including image data for performing various effects by the display 481, the illumination unit 482, and the speaker unit 483, and the main control board 41. The content of the effect is determined from the effect data stored in the ROM by the signal output from the ROM, and the display unit 481, the illumination unit 482, and the speaker unit 483 are driven based on the effect content.

  The effects made by the display unit 481, the illumination unit 482, and the speaker unit 483 as described above are stored in the ROM 423 and the like as computer programs, and are realized by being called and executed by the CPU 421 to the RAM 422 and the like as appropriate. Is done.

  Next, the input / output system of the main control board 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, first, the main control board 41 has a BET button 451 (including a 1BET button and a MAXBET button), a settlement button 452, a start lever 453, and a first rotary reel stop button via an input / output unit 415. 454, the second rotation reel stop button 455, and the third rotation reel stop button 456 can be read out.

  The main control board 41 also has a weight LED 461, a throw-in LED 462, a replay LED 463, a start LED 464, a throw-in number LED 465, a payout number 7-segment LED 466, and a stored medal number 7 through the input / output unit 415. A segment LED 467 is connected, and is configured to perform lighting control of various LEDs and display control of numbers to be output to each display.

The selector unit 457 includes an insertion sensor and a solenoid (not shown). The selector unit 457 reads a signal from the insertion sensor provided in the medal insertion port 105 via the input / output unit 415, and the authenticity of the inserted medal. Perform the check.
Further, the solenoid of the selector unit 457 operates so that the medal is returned even when a medal is inserted when a prescribed number of medals are inserted or when the start lever 107 is operated. Functions so that is not thrown.

  The setting key 471 of the power supply box 47 has a function of changing the payout rate for each setting by providing a stage in the winning probability of each combination in the drawing table in the drawing in the game. As an example, the winning probability can be set in six stages. The main control board 41 can manage the setting value set by the setting key 471 via the input / output unit 415. More specifically, when the setting key is turned ON, the main control board enters a setting changeable mode, and when the select switch 472 is pressed, a pressed signal is sent to the main control board and is managed by the main control board. The set value is incremented (or decremented). The select switch 472 of the power supply box 47 is a switch for changing the setting value to forward (or backward) when the setting key 471 is settable (setting ON), and in the setting impossible (OFF) state, When an error or the like occurs in the gaming machine, the CPU 411 and the like of the main control board 41 can be initialized. The power switch 473 is for supplying power to the gaming machine.

  The rotary reel unit 43 includes a first rotary reel drive unit 431 and a second rotary reel drive unit 432 that include stepping motors for rotating the first rotary reel 1041, the second rotary reel 1042, and the third rotary reel 1043, respectively. The third rotation reel drive unit 433 is provided, and can be controlled to rotate and / or stop each rotation reel independently. Further, a first rotation reel position sensor 434, a second rotation reel position sensor 435, a third rotation reel position sensor 436 for detecting the position of each rotation reel during rotation, and indexes corresponding to the respective sensors (FIG. (Not shown in FIG. 4).

For example, a predetermined position of the rotating first rotating reel is detected by the first rotating reel position sensor 434, and stepping is performed from the predetermined position (index position) of the first rotating reel detected by the first rotating reel position sensor 434. The position information of the first reel can be acquired by counting the number of pulses that have driven the motor. Similarly, for the second and third rotating reels, the position information of the respective rotating reels can be obtained by the second rotating reel position sensor 435 and the third rotating reel position sensor 436.
In this way, it is possible to control the display of symbols based on the result of lottery processing described later.

  The hopper unit 44 is for paying out medals at the time of winning a prize. Although not shown, a predetermined number of medals are paid out by a hopper driving unit and a payout sensor.

  In addition, an external relay terminal (not shown in FIG. 4) is provided, and the main control board 41 is connected to a data lamp (not shown in FIG. 4) for displaying game data provided on the outside. It functions as a terminal for transmitting a signal from the control board 41 to the data lamp.

  The programs or software necessary for implementing the present invention are usually installed or stored in a memory such as the ROM 413 or 423, and all or one of them is stored in the memory such as the RAM 412 or 422 as necessary when the program or software is executed. Are read out as software modules and are executed by the CPUs 411 and 421.

  It should be noted that the execution of the calculation is not necessarily performed by a central processing unit such as a CPU, and an auxiliary arithmetic unit such as a digital signal processor (DSP) (not shown) may be employed.

[Lottery processing]
For example, the lottery process in the gaming machine 100 is executed based on a program and a table stored in the ROM 413 of the main control board 41 when the start lever is operated. In addition to the lottery processing program, the ROM 413 stores a winning probability table, a symbol table, a winning symbol combination table, and the like. In the winning probability table, random numbers generated by a random number generation unit (not shown) are classified and stored in association with various winnings and “no winning (miss)”. By referring to the generated random number data and a winning probability table or the like, various winnings or misses for the game are determined.

  At this time, if the result of the lottery process is out, the control is performed so that the predetermined symbols are not aligned, or conversely, if the result of the lottery process is not successful, the stop button is pressed at a predetermined timing, etc. In some cases, control may be performed so that predetermined symbols are aligned. These controls are called “slip control” or “pull-in control”. As an example, if there is a rule such as “stop reel within 0.19 seconds after pressing the stop button”, the number of frames (number of symbols) that can be played back by calculating backward from the rotation speed of the reel Is determined. After various winnings, medals corresponding to winning symbols are paid out when predetermined symbols are prepared.

[Basic concept of the present invention (control of gaming state)]
The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention performs the basic operation as described above, and a game state control example as the basic operation of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming state (game status) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is roughly divided into a normal section 502, an advantageous section 501 and a standby section 503, and these play according to the progress of the game. The gaming state is controlled.
Note that the standby section 503 is a section that occurs during the transition from the normal section 502 to the advantageous section 501 (in the middle of the transition) and is in the internal winning state (that is, the winning is unconfirmed) as described above. In the following, the transition conditions between the normal section 502 and the advantageous section 501 will be mainly described in detail.

The normal section 502 is a section in which a game related to the instruction function (for example, a navigation function such as push order navigation) cannot be performed (that is, not permitted). The game is advanced along the basic operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. When a transition condition (1) described later is satisfied, the gaming state transitions to an advantageous section.
In the normal section 502, a small role, a rare role, a chance role or a bonus can be assigned by a game (drawing on the main board by operating the start lever).

  Here, the bonus includes a regular bonus (RB), a big bonus (BB), and the like, and a winning probability according to a set value that can be set for each gaming machine individual can be adopted.

The advantageous section 501 is a section in which a game related to the instruction function can be performed (that is, permitted). When a transition condition (2) described later is satisfied, the advantageous section 501 returns to the normal section 502.
In the advantageous section 501, a game related to an instruction function such as “AT (assist time)” or “ART (assist replay time)”, which is advantageous to the player, “BB (big bonus)”, “RB (regular) A game advantageous to the player such as “bonus)” can be performed.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the game is related to an instruction function such as “AT (assist time)” or “ART (assist replay time)” in the sense of a game advantageous to the player in the advantageous section 501. Thus, a game advantageous to the player can be positioned as a bonus game.
The bonus game is ended by clearing a predetermined condition such as paying out a predetermined payout number of game media.

Next, transition conditions between the respective game sections (game states) in FIG. 5 will be described in detail.

(Transition condition (1))
As an example, the normal section 502 can be controlled to shift to the advantageous section 501 when a lottery for the transition to the advantageous section 501 performed for each game is hit.

  Examples of winning a lottery for the transition to the advantageous section 501 include winning a specific bonus or assigning a rare role. The rare combination is an established combination that is established when the “cherry” combination or the “watermelon” combination stops at a predetermined symbol combination or position. Depending on the symbol combination, there are rare roles such as “weak watermelon” and “strong watermelon”. As an example, it is possible to shift from the normal section 502 to the advantageous section 501 by accumulating points or the like by making a rare role when operating the start lever (stopping at a predetermined symbol if necessary). .

  Although the present invention is not limited to this, the winning probability of “transition to the advantageous section” should not be set according to the setting value for each gaming machine individual (in this case, all Common lottery is used).

(Transition condition (2))
As an example, the advantageous section 501 can be controlled to shift to the normal section 502 by digesting a predetermined number of games CZ_MAX_G (for example, 1500G). In addition, if the game related to the instruction function executed during the advantageous section 501 affects the appearance, any condition is assumed on the assumption that a bonus game or one or more maximum winning navigation games are executed during the section. It is also possible to control to shift to the normal section 502.

[Characteristic control of the present invention]
Next, an exemplary game flow in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be taken up and described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6A. FIG. 6A illustrates an operation flow with a change in the winning rate for the lottery until the MB is activated after the MB is moved from the normal section to the advantageous section.
Although the present invention is not limited to this, for the convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the advantageous section in FIG. 6A is started together with the MB internal winning.
The characteristic control of the present invention is particularly shown in the flow of FIG. 6B described later.

  In step S601 of FIG. 6A, a gaming machine that has been changed from the normal section to the advantageous section is subjected to lottery (ART lottery) processing in the advantageous section in step S602.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S606, where the result of the ART lottery in the previous step is referred to. If it is not won (No), the process proceeds to step S607, and if it is won (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608. Processing is performed.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section has ended. If the answer is No, the process returns to step S602. If the answer is Yes, the process proceeds to step S660, and the process shifts to the normal section.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not the game in the ART game mode has ended (for example, the criterion of whether or not the prescribed G number has been used is adopted), and in the case of No, the game count number is appropriately incremented (or It is decremented), and the process returns to step S608. If Yes, the process proceeds to step S660.

  FIG. 6B is a detailed flow during step S608 (ART processing) in FIG. 6A. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the characteristic control of the present invention can be executed in various advantageous states other than ART processing.

  When the process is started in step S651 in FIG. 6B, the process proceeds to step S652, and a counter for counting the number of games for performing an instruction function such as push order navigation is reset.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S653, where it is determined whether or not the ART end condition is satisfied (for example, a determination criterion such as an end flag is set or a predetermined number of games has been used is adopted). If Yes, step S662 is performed. The flow proceeds to and ends the processing as this flow, but in the case of No, the flow proceeds to step S654.

  In step S654, it is determined whether or not the game has been won as a result of advancing one game by performing lottery or the like. If Yes, the process proceeds to step S655. If No, the process proceeds to step S660.

In step S655, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a push order replay (this determination and the processing after step S656 are one of the characteristic parts of the present invention).
The “push order replay” is a replay game accompanied by so-called “push order navigation” that requires the gaming machine to operate the rotary reel stop button according to the push order. Normal replay without so-called push order navigation (so-called “normal lip”) is not included here.

If No in step S655, the process proceeds to step S660. If Yes, the process proceeds to step S656.
In step S660, a process in the case of a combination other than the push order replay (including a small combination and a normal rep) is performed, and a process in the case of a loss (such as an effect process) is performed. The details of this step are not the essence of the present invention, so the details are omitted. After this step, the process proceeds to step S661.

[Features of the present invention]
Here, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that at least two types of replay roles are prepared for replay. One is a replay that is not established unless the rotary reel stop button is stopped according to the push order navigation (also referred to as “push order replay” or “push order rep”), and the other is that push order navigation is performed. This replay is established whether or not the rotary reel stop button is stopped according to the navigation.

  In step S656, it is determined whether the winning combination is simultaneous pressing replay and replaying, and whether this replay is not established unless the pressing order is followed (pushing order replay) or not. If Yes in the step, the process proceeds to step S658. If No, the process proceeds to step S657.

  In step S658, it is determined whether or not the player has correctly operated the button according to the push order navigation, and appropriate processing is performed (for example, if the button is correctly operated, a winning combination is established). Further, effect processing is appropriately performed as necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S661.

  On the other hand, also in step S657, it is determined whether or not the player has correctly operated the button according to the push order navigation. If Yes in this step, the process proceeds to step S659, and if No, the process proceeds to step S661.

  Step S659 is a processing step that is reached when the player can correctly operate the button according to the push order navigation when the replay with push order and the replay are both performed simultaneously, regardless of whether or not the push order is followed. In this step, a setting suggestion effect of the gaming machine is given to the player according to the conditions.

("Condition" in step S659)
Various conditions can be set as the conditions in this step. First, following a probability condition based on a setting table described later with reference to FIG. In other words, when a gaming machine is set to a certain set value, by performing a setting suggestion effect according to a probability table as shown in FIG. 8 as an example, there is a pressing order that establishes a role regardless of whether or not following the pressing order. In special replays, it is possible to give a position like a reward by the player's operation according to the proper push order navigation, and the player's interest in the game can be improved moderately.
When step S659 ends, the process proceeds to step S661.

  Alternatively, as another condition, the number of times of Yes in step S657 is counted during the same ART game section, and if it exceeds the predetermined number of times, that is, there is a pressing order that establishes a combination regardless of whether or not following the pressing order In the special replay, if the number of times that the operation is properly performed in accordance with the push order navigation becomes a predetermined number or more, the setting suggesting effect may be executed unconditionally as the condition is satisfied.

  Alternatively, not only in the ART game section, but in the instruction game in the game section, the player was operated according to the push order navigation when the push order replay and the replay were won at the same time, both in accordance with the push order and not in accordance with the push order. The number of times may be counted, and if the count exceeds a predetermined value, the setting suggestion selection may be executed unconditionally.

  In step S661, a game increment process is performed, and the process returns to step S653.

  Next, specific game specification examples that can be said to be suitable for the above-described gaming machine having the characteristic functions of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Of course, individual specific specifications and the like to be described later do not limit the present invention, but merely show specific examples for easy understanding of the present invention.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of arrangement of rotating reel symbols of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. Although the present invention is not limited to this symbol arrangement, at least the symbol arrangement as shown in FIG. 7 makes it possible to control the gaming state by fully utilizing the above-described features of the present invention.

  In FIG. 7A, the number at the left end (first column) represents the index number, the second column from the left represents the name of the symbol attached to the first rotating reel, and the third from the left. This column represents the names of symbols assigned to the second rotating reel, and the fourth column from the left represents the names of symbols assigned to the third rotating reel. In the figure, the names of symbols (“watermelon”, “bell”, “BAR”, etc.) are attached, but in actuality, designed symbols corresponding to each name are attached.

  And give specific meanings such as role and sign symbol to the characteristic stop symbol (for example, symbol symbol such as chance and reach eyes described later in addition to jackpot symbol), making the progress of the game more interesting can do.

  FIG. 7B shows an effective line in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5B, the effective line is set in the middle stage of each of the first rotary reel 701a, the second rotary reel 701b, and the third rotary reel 701c (just a horizontal straight line).

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 7, a so-called “chance” can be set as necessary. Opportunity is not a bonus winning symbol or a rare role symbol, but it is not a complete losing eye, and it means that there is a high expectation for winning a bonus or a transition from a normal zone to an advantageous zone.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 7, the so-called “reach eyes” can be set as necessary. Reach eyes are stop symbols that appear when a bonus game is won during a game in normal game mode (but the winning symbols are not yet available), and is a type of bonus game notification method. It is.

(Setting example of gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention)
As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail and multifaceted, but here, with reference to FIG. 8, a specification example (setting table example) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Will be explained.

FIG. 8 exemplarily shows a setting table for performing a setting suggestion effect of a gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. The setting table shown in the figure is a setting example of the setting suggestion effect probability table in the description of the operation flow in FIG. 6B. According to the setting table shown in the figure, it is understood that the setting suggestion effect is not performed in the gaming machine set to the setting 1. Next, the probability that the setting suggestion effect is not performed in the gaming machines set to settings 2 and 3 is 98.44, and the probability that the setting suggestion effect is not performed in the gaming machines set to settings 4 and 5 In the gaming machine set to 98.05% and setting 6, it can be seen that the probability that the setting suggestion effect is not performed is 97.66%.
In addition, in the gaming machine set to setting 2, it can be seen that the probability that an effect in which setting 2 or more is confirmed (setting 2 or more confirmed effect) is set to 1.56%. In addition, in the gaming machine set in setting 3, the probability that the finalized effect of setting 2 or higher will be executed is set to 1.56%. In the gaming machine set of setting 4, the finalized effect of setting 2 or higher Is set to 1.56%, and in the gaming machine set to setting 5, the probability of executing a finalized effect of setting 2 or higher is set to 1.56%, setting 6 In the gaming machine set to, the probability that a finalized effect of setting 2 or more is executed is set to 1.56%.

  Similarly, the probabilities of being executed in gaming machines in which “setting 4 or more confirmed effect” and “setting 6 or more confirmed effect” are set to the respective set values are as set in the table.

(Modification)
In a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine may be pachinko. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be generated by performing a button operation in accordance with the effect at the time of occurrence of the push button effect (press effect) that can be ignored. The probability to be generated may be according to a predetermined probability table, or the setting suggestion effect may be generated unconditionally when the number of button presses is counted and becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number.

  Alternatively, it is a gaming machine having a control board that performs control related to the progress of the game, and the control board includes a setting unit for setting any one of two or more setting values, and further the gaming machine Is provided with an instruction function accompanied with an effect on the game, and the instruction function accompanied with the effect includes (1) a first effect in which a specific effect is executed by operating according to navigation based on video or audio on the gaming machine display. And (2) a second instruction function that allows a specific effect to be executed (or no effect) regardless of whether or not it is operated according to video and audio navigation on the gaming machine display, The control board performs a suggestion effect according to the set value by operating based on the second instruction function in accordance with the navigation for the player. Or it may be characterized.

  In addition, when the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention is pachinko, it is set for a player who has performed an instruction on the gaming machine side and operated in accordance with the instruction so as to maintain a predetermined number of so-called holding balls. It is good also as generating a suggestion production. Probability to be generated may be according to a predetermined probability table, or the setting suggestion effect is generated unconditionally when the number of hits, the number of shots, etc. that have been held are counted and the number exceeds a predetermined count It is good.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of the game machine etc. concerning this invention was described based on the specific example, as the embodiment of the lottery processing and equipment control of this invention, in addition to the method or the program, the storage medium ( As an example, it is possible to adopt an embodiment as an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a CD-RW, a magnetic tape, a hard disk, a memory card, or the like.

  Further, the implementation form of the program is not limited to an application program such as an object code compiled by a compiler and a program code executed by an interpreter, but may be a form of a program module incorporated in an operating system. good.

  Furthermore, it is not always necessary for the program to be executed only by the CPU on the control board, but if necessary, an expansion board attached to the board or another processing unit (DSP or the like) mounted on the expansion unit. ) May be partly or wholly implemented.

  These features are mutually exclusive for all of the components described in this specification (including claims, abstract, and drawings) and / or for all steps of all disclosed methods or processes. Except for the combination, any combination can be used.

  Also, each feature described in the specification (including the claims, abstract, and drawings) serves the same purpose, equivalent purpose, or similar purpose, unless expressly denied. Alternative features can be substituted. Thus, unless expressly denied, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of identical or equivalent features.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to any specific configuration of the above-described embodiment. The invention includes all novel features or combinations thereof described in the specification (including claims, abstract and drawings), or all novel methods or process steps described, or Can be extended to any combination.

100 gaming machines (slot machines)
101 Housing 102 Front door 103 Display window 105 Medal slot 107 Start lever 108 1 BET button 109 Checkout button 115 Medal tray (dish tray)
41 Main control board 42 Sub control board 43 Rotary reel unit 431 First rotary reel drive unit 432 Second rotary reel drive unit 433 Third rotary reel drive unit 434 First rotary reel position sensor 435 Second rotary reel position sensor 436 Third Rotation reel position sensor 44 Hopper unit 454 First rotation reel stop button 455 Second rotation reel stop button 456 Third rotation reel stop button 47 Power supply unit

Claims (3)

A gaming machine having a control board for controlling the progress of the game,
The control board includes a setting unit for setting any one of two or more setting values,
Further, the gaming machine has a gaming instruction function that does not affect the progress of the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the player operates the gaming machine according to an instruction gate by the instruction function, the control board performs a suggestion effect according to the set value. A gaming machine having a control board for controlling the progress of the game,
The control board includes a setting unit for setting any one of two or more setting values,
Further, the gaming machine has a winning combination related to the instruction function on the game,
(1) a first combination that establishes a combination by operating according to navigation;
(2) There is a second combination that establishes a combination regardless of whether the navigation is performed or not.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control board performs a suggestion effect according to the set value when the player operates according to the navigation by hitting the second role. A gaming machine having a control board for controlling the progress of the game,
The control board includes a setting unit for setting any one of two or more setting values,
Further, the gaming machine has an instruction function accompanied with a game effect, and the instruction function accompanied with the effect includes:
(1) a first instruction function for executing a specific effect by operating according to navigation;
(2) There is a second instruction function for executing a specific effect regardless of whether the operation is performed according to the navigation,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control board performs a suggestion effect according to the set value when operated based on the second instruction function according to the navigation.