JP2020168574A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine or the like capable of preventing interest from being lost and capable of increasing fun by exercising ingenuity in a winning method of an ART bonus and an advantageous section.SOLUTION: A game machine can continuously execute a normal game, and an advantageous game more advantageous than the normal game up to the maximum number and has plural rotary reels. Main control means 100 allows a winning combination to be won internally in a game, rotates plural rotary reels in the game, receives operation of a stop switch provided in accordance with the respective rotary reels, stops the corresponding rotary reels individually, and displays patterns according to a result of the internal lottery. Lottery data for determining a relationship between a range of the number of remaining advantageous games and a winning probability are available, and the winning probability is higher as the number of remaining advantageous games is larger. When a completion condition of a notification game is satisfied so as to shift to a normal game or a high-probability game, a lottery is held with a winning probability determined by the range of the number of remaining advantageous games and the lottery data, and a shift game destination is determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 69

Description

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

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

In recent years, games using a spinning-type gaming machine called a pachislot machine have been actively performed as entertainment in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot-only stores. In addition, in video game machines installed in game facilities, etc., and in general household PCs and game machines via the Internet, substitute coins and credits (that is, "game media") are used to simulate spinning-type games. A simulation game is being played.

For example, in the normal game of the above-mentioned reel type game machine, when the player operates a start lever after inserting a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (game medium), a bonus combination is provided at that timing. Execute an internal lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "internal lottery") for a small role or a replay role (replaying role), and perform multiple roundabouts (in most cases, three or four reel drums) from above. A variable display game that rotates downward to change a plurality of symbols arranged on the cylinder (usually, these plurality of symbols are arranged on a reel tape and attached on the outer circumference of each drum). When the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum and the symbols such as the bell, watermelon, and cherry of the small winning combination are displayed on the effective line in a predetermined combination, the prize is won. While 1 to 15 game medals are paid out, when the replay symbol is displayed on the effective line and the replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning"), the game medal is issued. It becomes a replayable state in which the next normal game can be performed without throwing in (or throwing in the number of pieces inserted in the previous game as it is).

In particular, in the case of a rotating cylinder type game machine called A type, a big bonus (1st class BB or 2nd class BB) is internally won based on the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and it is specified by the individual stop operation of the reel drum. Big bonus game mode (BB game mode: continuous operation of characters), which is the most advantageous game mode for the player when the symbols (for example, 7 red symbols and 7 blue symbols) are aligned on the effective line and stopped and displayed. You can get a lot of game medals at once by rushing into the operation of the device). In addition, if the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are aligned on the effective line as specific symbols, the regular bonus game (RB game) is executed, and although it is not as good as the BB game, a corresponding game medal can be obtained. In any case, the establishment of these bonus games is the greatest concern for the player in the rotating game. When the bonus game is won or released as a result of executing the internal lottery, a specific symbol (7 symbols or bar symbol) is stored by setting a bonus flag in a data storage area such as RAM or RWM. The flag will be carried over to the subsequent variable display games until all of them are available.

By the way, the conventional rotating body type game machine (Unit 4) has a relatively high gambling property, and in order to suppress it,
The Act on Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and Optimization of Business (Final Amendment: Act No. 55 of May 30, 2005) was enforced, and it became the latest rotating type game machine called Unit 5. Applied.

For example, in the Unit 5 revolving game machine, the ball output rate (short-term, medium-term, long-term) is very finely defined by the rules, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals, etc. obtained is determined. It ends when the number of cards exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480), and in the regular bonus game, although it is not as good as that of the BB game, it ends when about 100 or more cards are obtained. In particular, the bonus stock function, which can be said to be the greatest feature of the conventional rotating game machine (Unit 4), is also prohibited by the same rule, and as a result, it becomes impossible to continuously release bonus roles (continuous chan). Since the playability and gambling are extremely reduced, the number of players (slotters) who were good customers is increasing.

However, even in such a strict regulatory situation, some deregulation has been done, and as a result of new ingenuity, a slot machine equipped with an ART function (assist replay time function) has been developed. It was. This ART function is a symbol stop operation procedure for winning a small winning combination internally in a high-probability replay state where replay is easy to win (operation order of stop switch and operation timing to aim at bonus symbol color). It is a function that announces (including) by liquid crystal display or voice and assists (assists), and is currently the mainstream of Unit 5 slot machines.

Further, an AT machine has been developed in which the bonus combination (type 2 BB) is internally won and the winning probability of the re-game during the normal game and the special game is increased. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) that activates the assist function, and if the AT bonus is won, the push order will be notified when the small winning combination is internally won. Therefore, the small winning combination with the largest number of payouts is taken among the plurality of small winning combinations that are simultaneously elected. On the other hand, the assist function is not activated during normal games, and the player cannot know the correct operation procedure when the push order small role is won, so the number of medals (held balls) possessed decreases as the number of games increases. It has become.

JP-A-2004-154438 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-047691 JP-A-2009-018126 JP-A-2009-028304 JP-A-2005-046458 JP-A-2010-136863 JP 2000-334081 JP 2009-011426 JP 2006-223396 JP-A-2005-143931 JP-A-2007-075398 JP-A-2004-016381 JP 2009-005826 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-067952 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-307126 JP-A-2010-119487 JP-A-2010-035891 JP 2009-285097 JP 2015-209766 JP-A-2005-131309 JP 2002-172205 JP-A-2003-07970 JP 2015-116446 JP 2016-002174 JP 2015-217081 JP-A-2014-217476 JP-A-2009-21526 JP 2011-255093 JP 2002-143380 JP-A-2004-049373 JP-A-2005-152510 Pachislot / Monster Hunter Tsukishita Raimei no Jinooga

By the way, as an AT original technology (Patent No. 4428725) developed by the applicant, a single symbol small role is internally won, and if the operation procedure of the stop button is correct, a predetermined symbol (for example, a bell symbol) is won on a plurality of lines. On the other hand, there is an incorrect answer to stop on a small number of lines. Then, when the AT bonus is won, the player is notified of the correct operation procedure to make a difference in the number of medals won. Furthermore, at the time of AT bonus, the player shifts to a high-probability re-game state to almost eliminate the loss, so that a large number of medals can be obtained without reducing the number of medals on hand, and a large wave of balls can be created to improve the game performance.

The present invention is to provide a game machine or the like capable of increasing the fun of a player by devising a new game-like device for an actual bonus, an AT bonus, or an ART bonus. In particular, we devised a method for notifying advantageous sections and preventing disadvantages due to erroneous operations in advantageous sections.

Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine or the like with increased fun by providing a movable accessory including a movable portion whose position can be moved by the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 does not operate the instruction function as a game, and can operate the instruction function at least once and the normal game in the non-advantageous section. In a game machine in which there is an advantageous game in an advantageous section that is more advantageous than the normal game and the advantageous game can be continuously executed up to the maximum number, with a plurality of rotating cylinders in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. , In the game, the winning combination lottery means for internally drawing the winning combination, and in the game, a plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated, and the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder is received, and the corresponding rotating cylinders are individually stopped. A control means for controlling the display of a symbol according to the result of the internal lottery, and lottery data for determining a transition game destination are provided, and the advantageous game includes a notification game and an advantageous section. There is a normal medium game, and in the normal medium game of the advantageous section, the probability of winning the notification game is higher than that of the normal game, the advantageous game has a high probability game, and the high probability game has the above. When the probability of winning the notification game is higher than that of the normal game in the advantageous section, and the control means ends the notification game and shifts to the normal game or the normal game in the advantageous section. The range of the remaining advantageous games up to the maximum number and the winning probability determined by the lottery data are used to determine the transition game destination, and the lottery data shows that the larger the range of the remaining advantageous games. , The feature is that the winning probability of the normal middle game in the advantageous section is high.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the interest of the player is endless and the fun is increased. And, it has 2 types of BB and ART bonus, and since it is devised to notify the winning of this ART bonus and advantageous section, it is possible to eliminate the aggressiveness, the interest is not exhausted, and the fun can be increased. It becomes. In particular, since the stop control of the symbol is changed according to the winning state of the pseudo-bonus, the player is inexhaustible.

In addition, it is more convenient for the hall manager. It has the effect of reducing the breakdown of movable accessories.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating body type game machine. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a rotating cylinder type game machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating cylinder type game machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a design arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of the left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with the left drum, a window part and a symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a block diagram of the block of the display effect apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the storage state of the effect pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of a production screen. It is a schematic diagram of a production screen. It is a schematic diagram of a production 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 medals won. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a rotating body 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 during normal operation and bonus operation. It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination (medium first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination (right first). It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (directing state). It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram which shows the design display state of a window part. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a combination table of the condition device of the small combination regardless of the push order. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of reach eyes. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the lottery table. It is a memory map. It is a flowchart of a setting change device. It is a block diagram of a transition replay combination and a game state transition diagram of an RT machine. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section processing procedure. It is a small role group conversion list. It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating body type game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a fish accessory. It is explanatory drawing of the basic concept of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure which determines the capture lottery and the fall lottery. It is a design layout of ram. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and single bonus operation. It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination. It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination. It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (directing state). It shows various lottery tables and data. It shows various lottery tables and data. It shows various lottery tables and data. It shows various lottery tables and data. It is a game state transition diagram (directing state). It is a comparison table of the bias of the ball output by the conventional and the present invention.

Definition:
Replay refers to a combination of patterns that enables the next play to be played without betting on a pachislot machine (rotary-type gaming machine). The name on the pachislot certification rules (rules for certification of gaming machines and certification of types) is replay (saiyuugi). In addition, the "replay combination" used in the claims may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to replay combinations n are internally elected at the same time, and any one of the replay combinations has the highest priority (bonus combination). It is designed to work (with priority). That is, the "re-game" can be performed without inserting a game medal or the like (including using the game medal for the game by operating a button or other device related to the storage device). Refers to a game.

"Activation" is a wording including a state in which a symbol related to a re-game or a combination of symbols related to a character continuous operation device or the like is displayed on an effective line, and is a word in a small winning combination in which a game medium is paid out. It is synonymous with "winning". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be used for convenience as a "winning prize" for a replay game or a "winning prize" for a bonus role.

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

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

Reference numeral 1 denotes a rotating drum type gaming machine main body generally called a "pachislot machine", which is roughly classified into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) containing a rotating drum (drum portion 2) and a front door 1b.

The front door 1b is the main part that can be said to be the face of a rotating body type game machine, and by adding various platings to the resin material in order to give a high-class feeling, a gorgeous and profound feeling is given to the appearance. Two upper and lower 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. A window portion 3 (design display window) is formed by attaching the design sheet 22c to the lower transparent panel 22b. A display LED block 4 (light emitting display device 4. see FIG. 1B) is attached to the lower portion 22d of the lower transparent panel 22b (see the broken line portion in FIG. 1A). The display LED block 4 is composed of a display LED group described later.

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

Reference numeral 4b is a medal storage number display LED, which displays the number of credits (stored number) of game medals in the range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50 medals. In addition, a payout effect is displayed when the stored medals are settled.

Reference numeral 4c is a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of medal payouts at the time of winning. In addition, the step setting value of the ball output rate and the error code during the stoppage or when an error occurs are displayed.

Reference numeral 4d is a medal insertion display LED, which is lit when a game medal can be inserted.

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

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

4g is an advantageous section display LED, and when a function for instructing the stop operation order and pressing position of the drum unit 2 (hereinafter referred to as "instruction function") is activated, the probability that a pseudo bonus is won is higher than in a normal game. Lights when the state shifts to a high state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section display LED 4g is turned on, the pseudo bonus is not necessarily won. It should be noted that the dot LED (not shown) generally provided at the lower right of the 7-segment of the medal storage number display LED 4b and the medal payout number display LED 4c may be used without separately providing the advantageous section display LED 4g. Further, the stop and error display LED 4f may be used as it is. It should be noted that the replay display LED 4e can be provided with this function without newly providing the advantageous section display LED 4g.

Reference numeral 4h is an instruction monitor LED, which displays a numerical value corresponding to information on the operation order of the stop button unit 10 described later. For example, when there is no display of the instruction monitor LED 4h, or when it is 0, there is no instruction of the pressing order, when it is 1, it is instructed to press the left stop button 10a, when it is 2, it is instructed to press the middle stop button 10b, and when it is 3. Instructed to press the right stop button 10c, in the case of 4, instructed to press the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b, in the case of 5, instructed to press the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c, in the case of 6, It is instructed to press the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c. This display control is executed by the main control unit 100.

4i is a slide-type changeover switch, which is a switch for switching ON / OFF of the advantageous section display and the notification function by the instruction monitor by the operation of the player. In FIG. 1B, the switch slides to the left. Since it is, it indicates the ON state. Slide the switch to the right to turn it off.

When the changeover switch 4i is turned on, the player turns on the notification function, while when the changeover switch 4i is turned off, the notification function is turned off. That is, the notification device (advantageous section display and instruction monitor) switches between a state of notifying the section of the advantageous game and a state of not notifying it according to the ON / OFF state of the changeover switch 4i. The advantageous section display LED 4g lights up when the changeover switch 4i is ON, but turns off when the changeover switch 4i is OFF in the section of the advantageous game. In the section of the advantageous game, the instruction monitor LED 4h displays a numerical value corresponding to the operation order information when the changeover switch 4i is ON, but does not display a numerical value when the changeover switch 4i is OFF. As a matter of course, even if the changeover switch 4i is ON, the advantageous section display LED 4g does not light up and the instruction monitor LED 4h does not display the numerical value corresponding to the operation order information unless it is an advantageous game section. A changeover switch 4i1 for the advantageous section display LED 4g and a changeover switch 4i2 for the instruction monitor LED 4h may be provided so that the notification function can be individually switched ON and OFF. Further, a changeover switch 4i may be provided at a position where the player cannot operate (inside the game machine shown in FIG. 2), and ON and OFF may be switched on the hall side.

As a display control method, when the changeover switch 4i is turned on, the advantageous section display LED 4g and the instruction monitor LED 4h are electrically (circuited) connected, and are turned on / off and numerically displayed by the display control of the main control unit 100. To be executed. Then, when the changeover switch 4i is turned off, the advantageous section display LED 4g and the instruction monitor LED 4h are electrically (circuit-wise) disconnected (disconnected), and even if the display control of the main control unit 100 is performed, the lights are turned on / off. Prevent turning off and displaying numerical values.

As another display control method, when the changeover switch 4i is turned ON, the main control unit 100 receives the ON signal and activates the notification function, and the advantageous section display LED 4g and the instruction monitor LED 4h are turned on / by the display control. When the switch 4i is turned off by turning off the light or displaying a numerical value, the main control unit 100 receives the OFF signal, disables the notification function, and does not turn on / off or display the numerical value.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion (reel drum unit) built in the housing 1a, which is composed of 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 drum, a rotating body design display LED (not shown) is provided so as to emit light (lights or blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol sequence that displays a plurality of symbols from top to bottom in a row, and in this case, a variable display game in which three symbol rows (plural rows) are varied is started. It should be noted that even when a symbol is displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of each drum, it is a variable display game in which a sequence of symbols in which a plurality of symbols are arranged is changed. The design on the reel tape attached to the outer circumference of the drum portion 2 can be visually recognized through the transparent window portion 3.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit, which is provided with a medal insertion slot for inserting a game medal (a game medium, sometimes referred to as a "coin" or simply a "medal") necessary for starting a variable display game. ing. 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 generated by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right sides. Red (first color) when it cannot be inserted, while blue (second color) when medals can be inserted and displayed for games, and when medals are added and displayed on the medal storage device. Lights in green (third color). However, if the medal cannot be inserted, the light may be turned off.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are counted by a medal sorting device (or also referred to as a "selector", not shown), and the number of normally inserted medals is added to display the number of inserted medals LED4a of the LED block 4. Alternatively, it is displayed on the medal storage number display LED 4b.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a settlement button, which is operated when the medal storage device (not shown) is activated and released, and when the inserted medal and the stored medal (credit) are paid out and settled.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a cross key, which is composed of four switches arranged vertically and horizontally and a decision button in the center. The up and down or left and right switches cannot be pressed at the same time. It is operated when viewing the game history information by up / down / left / right operation or determination operation, or when displaying the combination symbol table or payout table of the winning combination 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 one stored medal of the medal storage device is inserted for playing a game. In some cases, the 1-bet button is not provided.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button (MAX bet button), which is a maximum specified according to the game state, such as when inserting three medals stored in the medal storage device, which is the maximum number, for playing a game, or during a bonus game. It is used when inserting the number of sheets (1 to 3). An LED is provided inside the max bet button 8 so that it lights up when the max bet button 8 can be operated.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the rotating cylinder rotation starting device), which is used to rotate (start) the drum portions 2 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 lights up when the start operation is possible. Further, when the start lever 9 sets the step of the ball output rate, the start lever 9 is a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or a 4-step jump number of 1, 3, 5, 7 or the like). Used to confirm.

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 (a four reel has four), a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and the stop button portion 2 is a stop button while the drum portion 2 is rotating. By operating the unit 10, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c corresponding to the respective buttons can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rotations / minute) and the stop button portion 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a stops. The LEDs built into 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 the three direction input means, the left direction, the up direction, and the right direction input can be respectively supported in order.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device composed of an FPD (flat panel display) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence), and various image effects related to the spinning game. And the necessary information can be announced. Regardless of whether or not special eyeglasses are used, display effect devices capable of stereoscopic display have recently been manufactured at low cost, and 7 symbols and the like are produced in the tempai state (reach state) and the jackpot state. Amusement machines that employ a 3D display device that pops out images are becoming mainstream.

A clock accessory 50 is arranged on the right side of the display effect device 11, and a magic circle accessory 51 is arranged on the left side. Basically, the minute hand of the clock accessory 50 advances by 5 minutes after each game, and the minute hand advances by 1 hour after 12 games, but it rotates in the reverse direction when a bonus, chance, or addition occurs. It gives a sense of expectation to the player by making strange movements such as rattling or rattling. For example, assuming that the number of additional games is 10, the minute hand rotates in the reverse direction by 50 minutes from the current clock position. A large center lamp is provided in the center of the magic team 51, and four jewel lamps (yellow, blue, green, red from the upper right to the right) are provided at the top, bottom, left, and right corners of the center lamp, and it is in a game state. Depending on the desired color, it emits light (lights or blinks) or turns off.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit, which is composed of four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d, and is changing sound effects and stage setting 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 open is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4f lights up with a warning sound.

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

Since the game status display LED units 13 (13a to 13h) are arranged so as to substantially go around the outer circumference of the front door 1b, the colorful light is not interrupted to the player, and the outer peripheral edge portion is swirled around. It is possible to effectively produce a rotating light effect. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (the upper center position on the front surface of the game machine body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to the rare small winning combination that is internally won or won. It emits light in color and plays a central role in the light production that informs the player of the winning role and so on to arouse a sense of expectation.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required according to various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effect (for example, increase in power level gauge, display of bonus formation symbol, machine gun operation of fighter aircraft, etc. Input information such as the bomb drop or the movement direction of the characters and the power-up) is input by the player himself / herself once or repeatedly. The information input by the special button 14 is given to the sub-board (sub-block) described later and is used only for various video and sound effects, and therefore does not affect the result of the game. ..

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

Reference numeral 19 denotes a door keyhole, which is used when opening the front door 1b of the rotating drum type game machine main body 1 with the door key, releasing the stopped state (a state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled), and canceling the game due to an error. Used when canceling.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally referred to as a “return button for jamming inserted medals”), in which game medals packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals inserted in the medal insertion unit 5 pass are inserted. Used when returning from the medal payment exit 16.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the internal structure of the rotating cylinder type game machine.

A drum portion 2 and a medal payout device 1 below the drum portion 2 are located in the central portion of the housing 1a of the rotating drum type game machine main body 1.
8 (medal hopper 18) is arranged.

A reflector 17 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photo sensor is provided at a corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, the LED light emitted from the photo sensor is reflected. While it is reflected by the plate 17 and detected by the phototransistor, the reflected light is not detected in the open state, 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 supply switch 21c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after initial check and initial setting, a variable display game can be played.

Reference numeral 21a is a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a step setting operation of the payout rate and checking the step 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.

Reference numeral 21b is an error release switch, which is used when setting the stage of the ball output rate or when canceling the cancellation of the game due to an error. The step setting value of the payout rate is displayed by the medal payout number display LED 4c, the value is incremented by 1 each time the error release switch 21b is pressed, and after the "6" display, the value returns to "1" and the turnaround display is displayed. ..

21e is a confirmation switch, and medals are stored in the game ratio (game ratio) of advantageous sections that are advantageous for the player, such as actual bonus (BB, RB), AT that activates the assist function, ART, pseudo bonus, chance zone, etc. It is used when displaying on either the number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c.

FIG. 53 is a schematic front view of the rotating cylinder type game machine. FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of a fish accessory. The only difference from FIG. 1 is that the magic circle character 51 has been changed to the fish character 52, so other explanations refer to FIG.

A fish accessory 52 (movable accessory) is arranged on the left side of the display effect device 11. The lower jaw 52a of the fish accessory 52 is a movable part, and the lower jaw 52a is a specific lower position (the first position) from the state where the mouth is closed at the normal position (first position) (see the left figure of FIG. 54 (A)). It moves to the second position) and the mouth is opened (see the right figure in FIG. 54 (A)). The lower jaw 52a of the movable portion is in a position where the player can touch it, and the position of the lower jaw 52a can be moved up and down by the player.

FIG. 54B is a configuration diagram of a main part of a drive mechanism that drives the lower jaw 52a. This drive mechanism is composed of a plunger 52b, a movable iron core 52c, a plunger head 52d, a lower jaw assembly 52e, a light shielding plate 52f, and an optical sensor 52g. A plunger head 52d is fixed to the movable iron core 52c of the plunger 52b, and is pressed in the separation direction (downward) by a spring (not shown) fitted between the two, but hits the drive mechanism case. (See Fig. 54 (C) left figure). The sub-control unit 160 controls to move the position of the lower jaw 52a, pulls up the movable iron core 52c by passing an electric current through the coil of the plunger 52b, and in conjunction with this, the plunger head 52d also rises. Move to the regulated position (see the right figure in FIG. 54 (C)). The light-shielding plate 52f integrally molded with the plunger head 52d is in a position where it does not block the light of the optical sensor 52g (which includes a light emitting element and a light receiving element) when the coil is not energized. Along with the 52c, the shading plate 52f also moves upward and blocks the light in the process of moving to the regulated position. The optical sensor 52g outputs a signal for detecting that the position of the light-shielding plate 52f has moved by detecting the state in which the light-receiving element receives the light and the state in which the light-receiving element does not receive the light. .. If the sub-control unit 160 does not receive a signal (light-shielding state detection signal) for detecting a non-light receiving state from the optical sensor 52g even though the sub-control unit 160 controls to pull up the movable iron core 52c upward, the display effect device 11 Indicates that the fish accessory 52 is not moving normally (disordered state). The sub-control unit 160 displays (warning display) the message "Please replace the fish accessory 52", for example, in the initial check state when the power is turned on, after changing the setting, or after opening and closing the door.

The lower jaw assembly 52e has a bearing crank member 52h fixed to the lower jaw 52a with screws. The central shaft 52i is inserted into the rotary bearing portion of the bearing crank member 52h, and the lower jaw assembly 52e is oscillated like a seesaw with the central shaft 52i as the rotation axis. A pin is projected from the tip of the arm of the bearing crank member 52h, and the pin is fitted to the pin receiving portion 52j formed in a U shape on the plunger head 52d, and the pin (convex portion) and the pin receiving are provided. It is rotatably supported by the portion 52j (recessed portion). The left figure of FIG. 54 (B) shows a state in which the mouth of the fish accessory 52 is closed. In this state, when the sub-control unit 160 energizes the coil of the plunger 52b and controls the movable iron core 52c to be pulled upward. The plunger head 52d moves upward, and the tip of the arm of the bearing crank member 52h also moves upward, while the lower jaw 52a on the opposite side moves downward (see the right figure in FIG. 54B). The optical sensor 52g detects that the position of the lower jaw 52a, which is linked to the movement of the light-shielding plate 52f, has moved (or has not moved) by detecting light reception or light-shielding by the light-shielding plate 52f. The player can touch and hold the lower jaw 52a and move its position from bottom to top or top to bottom. In that case as well, the optical sensor 52g detects a change in light reception or shading, and the sub-control unit 160 detects whether the lower jaw 52a is above or below the light detection position based on the detection result of the light sensor 52g. I'm judging if there is.

The sub-control unit 160 uses the fish accessory 52 configured in this way to produce an effect of saying various lines according to the game state. As various lines, there are a plurality of lines used during the game (game lines 1 to game lines N) and a plurality of lines used during the waiting of the game (standby lines 1 to standby lines M). Further, the drive voltage pattern for moving the lower jaw 52a corresponding to each line is stored in the ROM 161. For example, the sub-control unit 160 makes the game dialogue 1 utter from the speaker, and at the same time, selects the corresponding drive voltage pattern (game dialogue 1), turns the voltage applied to the coil of the plunger 52b ON / OFF, and causes a current to flow. It cuts it. As a result, the mouth of the fish accessory 52 moves sharply, so that the fish accessory 52 can be operated as if it were speaking a line. For example, when the sub-control unit 160 pulls the middle-stage cherry (rare role) after operating the start lever during the game, the sub-control unit 160 utters a line saying "great chance", and at the same time, selects a drive voltage pattern and applies a voltage to the plunger 52b. Turns on and off to turn on the two multicolor emission lamps 52k in red. Like the center lamp of the magic circle 51 and the four jewel lamps, the eyeball lamp 52k emits light (lights or blinks) or turns off in a desired color according to the game state.

Stand-by state of the game (for example, waiting for customers, no medal inserted, only medal inserted, non-gaming state in which the reel is not rotating: step S130, step S150, step of FIG. In the state of waiting while looping each step of S160), the player (customer) moves the lower jaw 52a downward from the initial position, and the optical sensor 52g detects the change from the light receiving state to the light receiving state. In this case, since the sub-control unit 160 does not control the movement of the lower jaw 52a, it is determined that the player (customer) intentionally lowered the lower jaw 52a, and for example, the standby line 1 is selected and " Don't touch it, "says the line. At the same time, the drive voltage pattern is selected, the voltage applied to the plunger 52b is turned ON / OFF, and the two eyeball lamps 52k of multicolor light emission are lit in white. As other waiting lines, you can produce something that surprises the player, such as "No mischief," "Gyogyogyo," or "It's painful." As a result, the player (customer) does not touch the lower jaw 52a of the fish accessory 52, which is a movable accessory, so that there is an effect that the failure of the movable accessory is reduced.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control circuit system of the rotating cylinder type game machine.

The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: part not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: part surrounded by a broken line), whereas the main block controls the game result. , The sub-block controls various productions that attract the player's interest and interest, such as the announcement and display of the game progress and the internal lottery result. In addition, when the assist function managed by the main block is activated, the sub-block is a small winning combination (a small winning combination for the purpose of winning a prize) or a stop operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay (operation order of the stop button section 10). And operation timing).

Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by ELTEC) equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU, and controls a predetermined data table area or the entire device. A ROM 101 that stores a control program that describes the above, and a RAM 102 (RWM: also called a rewritable memory) that temporarily stores information necessary for control by forming counters, registers, etc., and includes not only an internal RAM but also an external RAM. .), Various registers, counters, etc. are provided. As will be described later, this RAM 102 is stored by the RAM backup power supply (power supply capacitor of the main board) that is always supplied via the power connector even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is unplugged. All control data is retained, but if the power connector itself is unplugged, no power will be supplied, so the control data will be erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information (indefinite information). Become.

The main control unit 100 has a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), three stop button sensors 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button via an I / 0 port (not shown) or 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.

Further, a drum unit 2, a medal payout device 18, a display LED block 4, and an external centralized terminal plate 170 are connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus. The main control unit 100 is configured to be able to control these various devices by transmitting and receiving input / output signals.

The main control unit 100 outputs information necessary for totalizing and managing the operating status of a game machine at a pachislot store or the like from the external centralized terminal board 170, but does not receive any information from the external centralized terminal board 170. Absent. The signals output by the main control unit 100 to the outside are a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, an external output signal 1 (for example, a pseudo BB signal), an external output signal 2 (for example, a pseudo RB signal), and an external output signal 3 (for example). Type 2 BB signal), external output signal 4 (for example, an error signal indicating that various errors have occurred), external output signal 5 (for example, a CB signal indicating that the type 2 special accessory is in operation). , And a relay common signal. In particular, the type 2 BB signal is an actual bonus combination (actual bonus combination), but the pseudo BB signal and the pseudo RB signal are an assist bonus combination (“third bonus combination”” which is a special role in which assist information is notified. Not only is the hall computer (external device 1) aggregated and managed as (called), but it is also output to the data counter (external device 2) installed near the top of the pachislot machine, and the pachislot game is played by the player. It is used to display the main information (number of games played, number of BBs, number of ARTs, ball output information, etc.).

The main control unit 100 internally 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 of the player. A lottery is executed, and the drum portion 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c), which is a three-row (plurality of rows) of symbols 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 winning combination with a payout such as bell, cherry, watermelon, or plum is internally won (or a plurality of small winning combination is internally won at the same time), and the player stops 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 the predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on any of the effective lines set in the window portion 3, the prize is won. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to five, and may change depending on the number of medals inserted, or may be increased or decreased to one or more as appropriate according to the design specifications and the gaming state.

The main control unit 100 stores in the RAM 102 the total number of games executed and the number of games in an advantageous section that is advantageous for the player, such as a pseudo-bonus, and the confirmation switch 21e is operated with the front door 1b open. In this case, (the number of games in the advantageous section) x 100 for the (total number of games) is calculated and displayed on either the medal storage 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 game ratio in the advantageous section is about 64.803%, but the last digit is rounded off to "65". Is lit to display. Further, the ROM 101 stores the first threshold value, the second threshold value, and the third threshold value. This advantageous section is a section in which the instruction function may be activated (a section in which the instruction function is activated at least once), and if the end condition is within the maximum number of games (for example, within MAX 1500 games), any number of games can be used. Can be decided. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the instruction function does not operate and determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous section (advantageous section transition lottery section), which is more disadvantageous than the advantageous section. is there. Further, in this normal section, the main control unit 100 does not transmit operation information such as a winning operation order to the sub control unit 160 when the push order combination is won.

When the total number of games played is (1) below the first threshold, (2) above the first threshold and below the second threshold, and (3) above the second threshold and below the third threshold, the main control unit 100 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 effectively operated, the main control unit 100 displays "---" on the 7-segment unit of the medal storage number display LED 4b when the total number of games is equal to or less than the first threshold value (for example, 6000 games). "Is displayed, and the game ratio (ratio number) is not displayed. (2) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 sets 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, 17,500 games). It is obtained, and "65" is displayed on the 7-segment portion of the medal storage number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is blinked at a high speed (predetermined speed). (3) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio and obtains a medal when the total number of games exceeds the second threshold value and is equal to or less than the third threshold value (for example, 100,000 games). "65" is displayed on the 7-segment portion of the stored number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is blinked at a low speed (a speed slower than a predetermined speed). (4) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the third threshold value, and displays the number of medals stored in the 7-segment unit of the LED 4b. "65" is displayed and the game ratio is lit up. This makes it easier to understand the reliability of the displayed game ratio (numerical value). In this example, what is reliable is the lighting display after the game exceeds the third threshold value (that is, after the 100001th game). The total number of games stored in the RAM 102 and the number of games in the advantageous section are continuously stored without being cleared even if the setting is changed, but the data is destroyed when the backup power is turned off (meaningless). It becomes data). Also, instead of the number of games in the advantageous section, the number of games in the non-advantageous section is stored, and the same result is obtained even if (total number of games-number of games in the non-advantageous section) x 100 for (total number of games) is calculated. Therefore, it may be done in this way.

A sub control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, etc.) necessary for various control of subblocks is connected. The lottery result, winning status data, stage setting value data, data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit 150, etc.) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

Like the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU, and includes a ROM 161 that stores a control program that describes a control procedure for the entire subblock. A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 and the like for temporarily storing information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 are provided. A plurality of BGM (background music) data are stored in this ROM 161. Especially during a bonus game, a specially arranged BGM is arranged according to the production scene in order to raise the feelings of the player. Selected and played as appropriate. It is not necessary to provide the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 separately, and it is possible to use one 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 status display LED unit 13, and a cross key sensor via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus. 111, a special button sensor 112, and a door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 can receive input signals from each of these devices, output necessary data and signals, and perform various controls. It is possible.

When the sub control unit 160 executes an internal lottery using the random numbers extracted by the main control unit 100 in accordance with the start operation of the start lever 9, and receives a notification of the result of a big hit, a replay, various small wins, or a loss, Before notifying the player of the lottery result, an effect lottery is performed as to whether or not the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game status display LED unit 13 are to perform the effect. When the sub-control unit 160 wins 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 effect image to the display panel 11e.

In particular, as will be described later, when the sub-control unit 160 internally wins the push order small winning combination (the first small winning combination and a plurality of parts of the plurality of pushing order specified small winning combination) during the AT bonus game. Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the winning first small winning combination symbol (for example, bell symbol) on the effective line is displayed on the display effect device 11. This allows the player to 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 the assist information according to the instruction of the main control unit 100.

When the cross key is operated, the cross key sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to four directions of up, down, left, and right and a decision button operation signal in the central portion, and the sub-control unit 160 receives this direction signal and directs the direction. Various video effects and winning notifications according to the signals are displayed on the display effect device 11, and a sound effect is further generated from the speaker unit 12. Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the combination symbol of the combination, the small combination table, and the payout table on the display effect device 11 based on the signal from the cross key sensor 111.

The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub-control unit 160 receives this ON signal. Various games, video effects thereof, winning notifications, and the like are displayed on the display effect device 11 according to the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (called repeated hits).

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 is ON, an ON / OFF signal is generated according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. On the other hand, when the main power is off, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), and detects and stores abnormal opening and closing of the front door 1b when the main power is turned off.
After that, even when the main power is turned on, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening / 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 there seems to be no abnormality at all, so that the manager of the game hall recognizes the abnormal situation. , Appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of game machines can be taken.

The medal detection sensor 130 is composed of 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 rising and falling edges of the pulse signal, according to the number of pulses in the input number LED 4a or the medal storage number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. It is controlled to display the number of inserted sheets or the number of credits increased by the number of medals.

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

Further, when the player normally operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 receives the start signal to perform a random number lottery or the like. The variable display game is started, and the drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. In addition, the game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to acquire a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus) and increase medals. Repeat the game. The bonus game means, for example, a first-class special bonus (RB), a first-class special bonus continuous operation (RBB), or a second-class special bonus continuous operation (CBB).

Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating drums, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the symbol of each rotating drum). Is displayed in a predetermined combination to win a prize.) When paying out medals, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the medal payout number display LED4c in the display LED block 4, and this is the number of credits. In addition to this, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed by the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 drives and controls the medal payout device 18, and medals the required number of medals. It is discharged from the payout port 16 and accumulated in the saucer 15.

Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) related to the internal winning or the like to the sub control unit 160 when a replay or a small winning combination, particularly a bonus, is internally won. Then, when the sub control unit 160 receives the control data from the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 controls the lighting of the game status display LED unit 13 and controls the voice synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating the sound effect from the speaker unit 12. , And various effect operations such as display control of characters and background images in the display screen of the display effect device 11.

Reference numeral 150 denotes a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the ball output rate described later in FIG. 20, the hall side can release a large amount of medals at an event or a newly refurbished opening and collect the medals to improve profits. , A desired set value can be selected from step values 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"), the input number LED4a and the medal storage number display LED4b are displayed after the bonus game is completed. The total number of medals displayed is forcibly paid out, the operation for playing 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 this stop setting unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit system that controls the drum unit.

The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b and 30c for controlling the 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 signal is continuously supplied to any two phases at the same time, an attractive force is generated and the motor stops suddenly. Actually, finer stop control is performed to smoothly stop the drum portion 2 at a predetermined position.

The step motors 30a, 30b and 30c are 4-phase 1-2 excitation methods and have 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and when the main control unit 100 inputs 504 drive pulse signals, it is just Make one rotation. Since the main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the rotating cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c composed of one photointerruptor provided for each drum, each drum. It is possible to accurately grasp the reference position of. That is, the resolution of one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When further increasing the resolution, the rotation position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from one input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotation speed.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a drum portion.

The central portions of the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotation axes of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. And rotate in the direction of the illustrated arrow (ie, from top to bottom). Further, a left-handed trunk band 32a, a middle-turned trunk band 32b, and a right-handed trunk band 32c in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbol (determined in advance) in the variable display game. If the predetermined symbols) are lined up on the effective line and displayed on the window portion 3, the winning combination is established (winning or operation). 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 Designs and the like are generally used. In addition, the bobbin belt is generally called a reel tape.

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

FIG. 6 is a pattern arrangement table of the drum.

On each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a rotating drum band (not shown) on which the left drum symbol, the middle drum symbol, and the right drum symbol are drawn goes around the outer periphery of each drum. It is stuck on.

As shown in the example, 21 differently arranged symbols are drawn on each sash, and the big bonus symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Yellow 7", and "BAR" that activate the bonus are drawn. ] And various small winning symbols such as cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay that activates the replay are attached. Although not shown in this figure, the "discarded symbol" does not form any role even if it stops on the effective line, and "N" is printed in a circle in a light gray color so that it is not noticeable to the player. May have been printed. In other words, the discarded symbol is a symbol that is not related to winning.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a drum portion, and FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B) show a state in which the right drum 2c is retract-controlled in chronological order.

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

For example, this is effective in the so-called reach state (or tempai state) in which the big bonus role is internally won and the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective line diagonally below the right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped. When the symbol "7" is located within 4 frames above the line (that is, when it is located within 5 frames including the symbol on the effective line), when the right stop button 10c is stopped (FIG. 7 (A). ), The main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol "7" onto the effective line and performs pull-in control so as to form a combination of "7, 7, 7" (see FIG. 7 (B)). ..

On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is internally won by lottery, the player will not be in an advantageous state unless a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the effective line. For example, the big bonus game (BB game) does not operate unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. 7 (B). It should be noted that this pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 sequentially calculates the number of sliding frames with respect to the virtual stop operation symbol frame position in advance with reference to the stop table that determines the stop position of each drum according to the random number lottery result (internal winning or loss). Then, the sliding frame number table for the first stop operation is completed. Then, when the stop button unit is actually stopped, the main control unit 100 moves the corresponding reel drum by the number of sliding frames corresponding to the symbol number at the reference position, and then stops so as to stop. Take control. That is, the first stop operation position has a total of 63 frame positions (21 frames x 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 tempai state, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2c is exactly four frames above, and is subject to pull-in control and is lined up on the effective line. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased or decreased by software control so as to conform to the design specifications or laws and regulations. In addition, when the random number lottery result is won in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 provides auxiliary information (operation order and operation order) for stopping the rotation of the rotating 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 voice.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a drum portion, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show a state in which the right drum 2c is evasively controlled (or kicked) in chronological order.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the winning combination is not established (when all the winning combinations are not internally won), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the valid line. Evasion control is performed to prevent the symbols of the roles (bonus, small role, replay) from being aligned.

For example, in a reach state (tempai state) in which the big bonus role is not internally won and the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective line diagonally below the right of the stopped left drum 2a and middle drum 2b. When the stop button 10c is operated by a person by "pressing the eyes" while the symbol "7" is located within one frame from this effective line (for example, it is called "pressing the drum"). (See A)), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control for forcibly losing the symbol "7" by moving it to at least one destination so that "7, 7, 7" are not aligned on the effective line. (See FIG. 8 (B)). It should be noted that this avoidance control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that the unsuccessful small winning combination symbol does not win a prize. These pull-in control and avoidance control (kicking control) are stop control based on the number of slip frames table created in advance by the main control unit 100 with reference to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, and if necessary. It is controlled by a program.

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

FIG. 9A shows index signals output from the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c, and is mainly controlled so that T1 becomes constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 rotations / minute). It is controlled by 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 the drive pulse signal is decremented by 1 every 24 pulses. That is, based on the index signal, the symbol position data is "21" in the range of 1 pulse to 24 pulses for the drive pulse signal, and "20" is the symbol position data in the range of 25 pulses to 48 pulses for the drive pulse signal. 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 specified pattern input to the motor coil in order to rotate the rotating drum in a certain direction, and as can be seen from the figure, there are eight pattern numbers of patterns 0 to 7. When pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly added to the motor coils 1 to 4 phases as this drive pulse signal (that is, when 24 pulses are input), the rotating drum rotates from top to bottom by one symbol (1 frame). To do.

In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data of 0 to 23 for driving one frame of the rotating drum, and the pattern numbers 0 to 7 are the phase data of the lower 3 bits thereof. Then, the drive pulse corresponding to the pattern number is actually applied to the 1st to 4th phases of the motor coil. 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 the pattern number “2”) at the time when the stop button sensor signal rises.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view 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 a cherry pattern is placed in any of the upper, middle, or lower stages of the three window portions 3 shown by solid lines. When (the lower Chilean symbol in FIG. 6) stops, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. In addition, it should be noted
FIG. 10A shows a state in which the cherry pattern is stopped at the upper stage of the window portion 3.

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

FIG. 10B shows a range in which pull-in control is possible, and the main control unit 100 has a window unit when the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the cherry symbol from the position just above the upper stage. Stop the cherry symbol in the upper row of 3 (assuming that the bita symbol is in the upper row). Actually, it takes about 36 ms to stop, so it is located above that amount, but for convenience of explanation, it is described as follows. In addition, since it is stipulated that the vehicle stops within 190 ms from the stop operation, it may not slide four frames. Data 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10A and 0 data overlapping with the cherry symbol indicate the number of sliding frames, and the main control unit 100 performs stop calculation processing based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information. Then, a slip frame number table is created so that the stop control can be performed immediately regardless of when and when the player operates the stop button unit 10.

On the other hand, FIGS. 10 (C) and 10 (D) show the range in which avoidance control and the like are performed, and in the main control unit 100, even when the upper cherry is won, the cherry symbol is 4 from the upper position. 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 is one above or below the upper position. Stop the cherry pattern one step down and make it a loss. That is, since the middle cherry (cherry 2) or the lower cherry (cherry 3) has not been won, the cherry symbol must be forcibly stopped outside the window portion 3.

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

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, it is assumed that the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are frame number 8 and frame number 19 (different from FIG. 6), and the upper cherry is inside. In the case of winning, if the lowest position of the window unit 3 is used as the measurement reference, the main control unit 100 has the symbol position data "14" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "11" and the input pulse phase data. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of "23" or the symbol 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 displayed in the upper row. Stop at and win a prize. In other words, even if the stop button 10a is operated appropriately, not only will the prize be won with a probability of 10/21, but if the winning notification is given, an expert can make a push and win a prize with a probability close to 100%. ..

FIG. 12 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 determines a combination display of symbols related to winning and operation on an effective line according to the number of inserted game medals. Generally, when one game medal is inserted, the effective line is only the first line, when two game medals are inserted, the effective line is the first line, the second line and the third line, and when three game medals are inserted, the effective line is the effective line. In addition to the 1st to 3rd lines, all of the 4th and 5th lines are activated. For example, if three game medals are inserted and a cherry pattern for paying out two medals on the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, four medals (2 x 2 lines: 2nd line and 2nd line) are displayed in the upper row. 4 lines), 2 cards (2 cards x 1 line: 1st line) in the middle row, and 4 cards (2 cards x 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) in the lower row. However, this effective line is a general one that has been adopted conventionally, and as will be described later, there are many lines with only one line or irregular lines these days.

In addition, when the bell symbols for paying out 8 medals are displayed aligned on the effective line of the window portion 3, if only the middle row is used, 8 medals (8 medals x 1 line: 1st line) and the upper row and diagonally lower right. If 15 medals (8 x 2 lines, but MAX 15: 2nd and 4th lines) are paid out. That is, a game medium having a number of payouts specified 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.

In particular, in the current A-type 5-line machine, when the start lever is operated from the insertion of the game medal, in the case of a game machine having a plurality of specified numbers, the number of game medals other than the maximum specified number (1 specified number or 2 specified number) is If the start lever is pushed while it is being turned on, the rotating cylinder rotating device will operate with a specified number other than the maximum specified number (1 specified number or 2 specified number). The player wants to play with only the maximum specified number (3 specified number) described above, but when the number of inserted sheets is 1 or 2, he mistakenly operates the start lever, and the specified number 1 or 2 is specified. May play a game. This is because a game with a specified number of 1 card or a specified number of 2 cards has a poor bonus probability and is not desired to be played.

The following invention was made to improve this problem. When the star lever is pressed when the number of inserted game medals is less than the maximum specified number (1 or 2), the function to carry over the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation device until the next start lever is pressed is added. is there. In addition, a function to output a warning sound when the first start lever is pressed is added. Due to the action and effect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a gaming machine having a plurality of specified numbers from playing less than the maximum specified number.

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

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

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

The production command consists of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and is stored in association with the production pattern data (mainly moving images, but also still images), which is the production content. ..

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

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

15 to 17 are schematic views of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device.

When the sub-control unit 160 transmits, for example, ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e mainly indicates a state in which there is no stock of pseudo-bonus or a state in which it is difficult to win the pseudo-bonus. The effect pattern 0 ”is displayed (see FIG. 15 (A)). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e indicates a state in which there is a stock of pseudo-bonus or a high-probability state in which the pseudo-bonus is likely to be won. "Night effect pattern 0" is displayed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, the player expects or longs for a "night production stage" that mainly suggests a high probability state during the game. However, even if there is no stock of pseudo-bonus or in a non-high probability state, the "night production stage" is displayed, 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 background screen of the blue sky. It is designed to be displayed (see Fig. 15 (A)) or superimposed on the background screen of the moonlit night (see Fig. 17 (B)), after which yellow, red, or blue bats pop out from Dracula Castle. It comes and displays the notification image corresponding to the established combination (small combination or replay) (see FIG. 15C).

When the production of FIG. 15B develops in multiple stages, it becomes a state in which there is a stock of pseudo-bonus and the release probability is high, or the expectation of pseudo-bonus release is high or fixed. For example, FIG. 16A shows a state in which the outer gate of "Dracula Castle" is enlarged and the iron gate is about to open. Then, it invades Dracula Castle and the door expands (see Fig. 16 (B)), the door gradually opens (see Fig. 16 (C)), and the inside of the gorgeous "Dracula Castle" is displayed (Fig. 16). (D)). After that, it develops into a battle between the hero and the vampire Count Dracula, and if the hero wins, there is a stock of pseudo-bonus and the release of the pseudo-bonus is confirmed, and the inside of the actual bonus is elected and the actual bonus is confirmed to be released.

From the state where the normal screen at night in FIG. 17 (A) (same as in FIG. 15 (B)) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is enlarged, and the character's butler shouts "Orya". Along with the sound effect "Tirorororone", the main character appears from the graveyard in the center of the screen (see Fig. 17 (B)), and the characters "BONUS" meaning "big hit" are displayed (see Fig. 17 (B)). By making it (see FIG. 17C), it may be a premier production. All of these display effects are also executed by receiving control commands and event data from the main control unit 100 and outputting the effect commands according to the program by the sub control unit 160.

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 rotating drum type gaming machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. As for this random value, all the values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are periodically generated at random only once in one cycle (about 6.5 ms). FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (initial state or non-RT state) having a high probability of loss, and when the main control unit 100 draws an internal lottery at the timing when the start lever 9 is operated. In addition, if the random number value is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) will be won. That is, this internal lottery is to pick up (extract) only one random number value at the time of the start operation and compare it with the lottery table to determine the winning combination.

Similarly, regular bonus (RB) in the range of random value m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random value m2 + 1 to m3, watermelon in the range of random value m3 + 1 to m4, bell in the range of random number m4 + 1 to m5. And while the replay is won in the range of m5 + 1 to m6 of the random number value, it is lost in the range of m6 + 1 to m7 of the random number value.

Normally, these values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations (Fueiho) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about "1/400" and the RB winning probability is "1/300". , The winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about "1/50", the winning probability of bell is about "1/6", and the winning probability of replay is 1 / 7.3. In addition, although BB and RB are elected independently, they may be elected at the same time as the rare role.

On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replay state (RT state), and the winning range of the replay is widened by α in the replay time, while the range of loss is narrowed by α. As a result, the winning probability of the replay is set to about "1/2". As a result, the probability of winning a replay equivalent to a three-card payout is greatly increased, while the probability of losing is reduced, and as a result, the expected value of payout of game medals is greatly improved or increased in 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 this α value.

Although the detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery table 2 ... lottery table 6 corresponding to the step 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 set by the stage setting unit 150 and the number of inserted medals, and executes a bonus game or an internal lottery of a plurality of small wins in the variable display game. Since the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally lottery table 1 <lottery table 2 <... <lottery table 6, the player pursues a high setting table. However, if it is a three-card dedicated machine, a lottery table with one medal is unnecessary. The cherry role, watermelon role, strong bell role, and special replay role, which are generally called rare roles, are set to have the same number (that is, the same winning probability) in the lottery table 1 to the lottery table 6. It is a common winning probability combination, and when the common winning probability combination is won, the main control unit 100 does not end the advantageous game as the advantageous section being executed.

Specifically, in the normal section, the main control unit 100 selects the special zone started by the decision to shift to the advantageous section and the end lottery of the advantageous section such as ART, regardless of the winning combination (see the combination lottery result). (No), for example, the end lottery (uniform end lottery) is executed with a probability of 1/2, and in the case of unsuccessful winning, the advantageous section continues. On the other hand, in the case of winning the end, the main control unit 100 decides to end the advantageous section, but at that time, referring to the combination lottery result, if the common winning probability combination is won, the end decision is invalid ( Cancel). As another method, the main control unit 100 refers to the winning combination lottery result, and if the common winning probability winning combination is won, the advantageous section is continued without executing the uniform end lottery, but the common winning probability winning combination is If it is not won, a uniform end lottery is executed, and if it is not won, the advantageous section is continued, while when the end is won, the main control unit 100 ends the advantageous section.

For example, assuming that the special zone (advantageous section) is 10 games, the special zone continues for 10 games, and even if the fall lottery is performed with a probability of 1/2 in the next 11 games, even if the fall is decided, the role of rare And, it does not fall when the push order bell (common winning probability role) is won, but it usually falls when replay or loss is pulled. Similarly, assuming that the high probability zone (advantageous section) is 20 games, the high probability zone continues for 20 games, and when the rare role and the push order bell (common winning probability role) are won in the next 21 games, the player falls. The game moves to the next game without a lottery, but if a replay or a loss is drawn, a fall lottery is performed, and if the game is not won, the advantageous section is continued, while the main control unit 100 is advantageous at the end of the game. End the section.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section processing procedure.

With reference to FIG. 51 (A), when the main control unit 100 wins the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, the game of the advantageous section is executed in step S200, and whether or not the end lottery condition is satisfied in step S205. If it is not established, the process proceeds to step S200, and if it is established, the end lottery is executed in step S210. The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied in step S215, and if it is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S200, and if it is satisfied, is the common winning probability combination won in step S220? It is determined whether or not, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S200, and if it is not won, the process ends.

With reference to FIG. 51 (B), when the main control unit 100 wins the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, the game of the advantageous section is executed in step S250, and whether or not the end lottery condition is satisfied in step S255. If it is not established, the process proceeds to step S250. If it is established, it is determined in step S260 whether or not the common winning probability combination is won, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S250. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the process proceeds to step S265. The main control unit 100 executes the end lottery in step S265, determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied in step S270, and if not satisfied, proceeds to step S250, and if it is satisfied, ends.

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

BB (Big Bonus) is the role name when the BB symbol of "Red 7", the BB symbol of "Blue 7", and the BB symbol of "Yellow 7" are aligned on the effective line, and it corresponds to the internal winning. Flag 1 is set in the flag area, and when these symbols are aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the game enters the big bonus game (BB1 game to BB3 game: operation of the character continuous operation device) and ends with a payout of over 359 cards. To do.

RB (Regular Bonus) is the RB pattern of "Red 7", "Red 7" and "BAR", the RB pattern of "Blue 7", "Blue 7" and "BAR", and the "Yellow 7", "Yellow 7" and "BAR". It is the role name when the RB symbols are aligned on the valid line, and if you win internally, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and if these symbols are aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the regular bonus game (RB game: accessory) It rushes into the operation of the continuous operation device) and ends with a payout of more than 119 sheets. It should be noted that these accessory continuous actuating devices may be either a first-class special accessory or a second-class special accessory, and are appropriately selected according to the design specifications. As will be described later, in the model called RT machine, when the bonus game started by winning the bonus combination is completed, the high probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than the predetermined probability is determined in advance. It becomes possible to execute the number of times. Further, in this RT machine, when a specific symbol is displayed in the high-probability game, the high-probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination fluctuates can be executed a predetermined number of times.

If the cherry symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal will be won for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, if the left drum is stopped at the middle stage, the number of effective lines is one, but if the effective line is the upper stage or the lower stage, the number of effective lines is two, and the total payout is two. If the watermelon symbols are aligned on the effective line, 5 medals will be won. If the bell symbols are aligned on the effective line, eight medals will be won.

When the replay role is internally elected, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and one of the replay operation symbols is always aligned on the effective line (also called the replay role winning). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, the replay without medals is activated, and the replay is performed by the operation of the start lever 9 of the player to lower the flag (that is, set to 0). In other words, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing of lowering the flag is arbitrary.

FIG. 46 is a main part of the configuration diagram of the transition replay combination and the game state transition diagram (RT state) of the RT machine, and some RT states are omitted.

RT0 in FIG. 46B is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination (replay combination) does not fluctuate, and the initial state (from the game immediately after the stage setting value is reset) ( It is also called the "initial replay state"), and the normal game (general game) can be started. The winning probability (replay probability) of the replay in the general game is about 1 / 7.3. When BB1 (Big Bonus 1 of the actual bonus) is internally won in the normal game and is in the carry-over state, the replay probability is about 1/3 of the internal winning of BB1. By displaying the operation symbols of BB1 (red 7, red 7, red 7), the bonus game of BB1 can be started, and the bonus game of BB1 by paying out more than the specified number of 359 cards (360 cards or more) in the BB1 game. Is finished. When the bonus game of BB1 is completed, the RT1 state is set and high-probability games of 25 games (predetermined number of times) can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the normal game is started in the initial state. It will be possible. In this RT1 state, a lottery includes at least a non-variable replay combination (also referred to as a "normal replay combination") and a first transition replay combination (transition lip A_1 in FIG. 46 (A)) that does not change the RT state as a replay combination. Will be done. The first transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1 and RPLY2 are simultaneously elected. When a normal replay symbol (marked as rip, rip, rip in FIG. 46 (A)) is displayed on the effective line, RPLY1 wins (operates). When a specific transition symbol (indicated as blue seven, lip, lip in FIG. 46 (A)) is displayed on the valid line, RPLY2 wins (operates). When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, the main control unit 100 fluctuates the probability that the re-game combination will be won, and sets the RT4 state as the RT game (high probability game) of 50 games (predetermined number of times). ) Is executable. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the replay combination will be won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed. For example, when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the 20th game in the RT1 state, the next game becomes the RT4 state, and it becomes possible to perform the RT game of 50 games, and as a result, a high probability game of 70 games is performed. However, if the actual bonus is won in the RT game in the middle, the RT4 state will end. Similarly, if the actual bonus is won in the RT1 game in the middle, the RT1 state ends.

When BB2 (Big Bonus 2 of the actual bonus) is internally won in the normal game and is in the carry-over state, the replay probability is about 1/3 of the internal winning of BB2. When the operation symbols of BB2 (blue 7, blue 7, blue 7) are displayed, the bonus game of BB2 can be started, and the bonus game of BB2 ends when the specified number of 359 cards is paid out. When the bonus game of BB2 is completed, the RT2 state is set and the high-probability game of 25 games can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the initial state is set and the normal game can be started. In this RT2 state, at least a non-variable replay combination that does not change the RT state and a second transition replay combination (transition lip A_2 in FIG. 46 (A)) are drawn as replay combinations. The second transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY3 are simultaneously elected, but the operation symbol of RPLY3 is not displayed. When the normal replay symbol is displayed on the valid line, RPLY1 wins a prize. When a specific transition symbol is displayed on the valid line, RPLY2 wins a prize. When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 changes the probability that the re-game combination is won and sets the RT4 state so that the RT game (high probability game) of 50 games can be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the replay combination will be won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed.

Although omitted in the figure, when BB3 (big bonus 3 of the actual bonus) is internally won in the normal game and is in the carry-over state, the replay probability is about 1/3 of the internal winning of BB3. When the operation symbols of BB3 (yellow 7, yellow 7, yellow 7) are displayed, the bonus game of BB3 can be started, and the bonus game of BB3 ends when the specified number of 359 cards is paid out. When the bonus game of BB3 is completed, the RT3 state is set and the high-probability game of 25 games can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the initial state is set and the normal game can be started. In this RT3 state, at least a non-variable replay combination that does not change the RT state and a third transition replay combination (transition lip A_3 in FIG. 46 (A)) are drawn as replay combinations. The second transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY4 are simultaneously elected, but the operation symbol of RPLY4 is not displayed. When the normal replay symbol is displayed on the valid line, RPLY1 wins a prize. When a specific transition symbol is displayed on the valid line, RPLY2 wins a prize. When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 changes the probability that the re-game combination is won and sets the RT4 state so that the RT game (high probability game) of 50 games can be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the replay combination will be won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed.

In the RT1 state, the first transition replay combination is won by lottery as the transition replay combination, but the second transition replay combination and the third transition replay combination are not won by lottery. Similarly, in the RT2 state, the second transition replay combination is won by lottery as the transition replay combination, but the first transition replay combination and the third transition replay combination are not won because they are not drawn. Further, in the RT3 state, the third transition replay combination is won by lottery as the transition replay combination, but the first transition replay combination and the second transition replay combination are not won because they are not drawn.

47 to 50 are schematic views showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order.

In the main control unit 100, the first transition replay combination is internally elected in the RT1 state, and the operation symbol is controlled so that the specific transition symbol can be displayed on the effective line by the reverse pressing operation (specific operation) of the stop button unit 10. RPLY2 wins a prize by the display of. The same applies when the second transition replay combination is internally elected in the RT2 state and when the third transition replay combination is internally elected in the RT3 state, but the main control unit 100 changes the stop control in each state to blue. 7 The drawing range of the symbols is different.

In FIG. 47 (A), in a state where any of the first transition replay combination to the third transition replay combination is internally won and all reel drums are rotating, the first stop operation (first operation) stops right. It indicates that the button 10c is operated and the replay symbol is displayed on the first line of the effective line. FIG. 47B shows that the middle stop button 10b was operated by the second stop operation (next operation), and the replay symbol was displayed on the first line of the effective line.

In FIG. 47 (C), the left stop button 10a is operated by the third stop operation (last operation), the replay symbol is displayed on the first line of the effective line without pulling in the blue 7 symbol, and RPLY1 is displayed. It shows that you have won a prize. In the state of FIG. 47 (A), even when the left stop button 10a is operated by the second stop operation and the middle stop button 10b is operated by the third stop operation, the RPLY1 wins and the main control unit 100 wins. Stop control is performed so that RPLY2 does not win a prize. FIG. 47 (D) shows that the left stop button 10a is operated at the timing when the blue 7 symbol is pulled in by the third stop operation, the blue 7 symbol is displayed on the first line of the effective line, and RPLY2 has won a prize. ing. The main control unit 100 has different timings (range of the number of frames or drawing range) for drawing in the blue 7 symbol according to the first transition replay combination to the third transition replay combination.

In FIG. 48 (A), the first transition replay combination is internally elected, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the upper stop button 10b is on the effective line. Two replay symbols are displayed in, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 48 (B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The watermelon symbol of No. 7 is located on the first line, indicating a state in which the bitter can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 48 (B), the main control unit 100 is controlled by 5 frames to control No. 1 located on 4 frames, which is the maximum pull-in range. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is pulled onto the first line and stopped (see FIG. 48 (C)). That is, No. If the blue 7 symbol of 3 is within 0 to 4 frames, pull it onto the first line. In addition, No. The replay symbol of 5 is not stopped.

In FIG. 49 (A), the second transition replay combination is internally elected, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the upper stop button 10b is on the effective line. Two replay symbols are displayed in, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 49 (B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The red 7 symbol of 4 is located on the first line, indicating a state in which the bitter can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 49 (B), the main control unit 100 is set to No. 1 located one frame above. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is pulled onto the first line and stopped (see FIG. 49 (C)). That is, No. If the blue 7 symbol of 3 is within 0 to 1 frame, it is pulled into the first line, while in other cases, for example, No. Pull in the replay symbol of 1.

In FIG. 50 (A), the third transition replay combination is internally elected, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the upper stop button 10b is on the effective line. Two replay symbols are displayed in, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 50 (B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is located on the first line, indicating a state in which the bitter can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 50 (B), the main control unit 100 is located on the first line No. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is pulled onto the first line and stopped (see FIG. 50 (C)). That is, No. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is pulled onto the first line only when it is 0 frame (bita stop position), while in other cases, for example, No. Pull in the replay symbol of 1. That is, when the main control unit 100 executes a control for displaying a specific transition symbol (blue 7 symbol), the movement range of at least one rotating cylinder is set to the first transition re-game combination and the second transition re-game combination. Since it is different from the above, the difficulty level of the eye-catching can be changed depending on the player. Similarly, it is different from the third transition replay role.

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

First, in the state where the rotating cylinder type game machine is shipped from the factory, by default, the warning mode when the step setting operation of the ball ejection rate is performed is "on state", and the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is ". It is assumed that it is "off" and the step setting value is set to the lowest "1".

On the game hall side, when the front door of the rotating cylinder type game machine main body 1 is opened and the power switch 28c is turned on before letting the player play, power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, perform initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, write the stop setting flag "1", the stage setting value "1" stored in ROM 101, and the initial value of control data to RAM 102). Then, the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to the "on state", 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 trying to change the setting of the ball output rate for a grand opening, a new store opening, or an event in this setting state.

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

Employees of the game hall open the front door of the rotating game machine main body 1 to temporarily turn off the power switch 28c, insert the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a, and turn it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 2). When the power switch 28c is turned on again (see the enlarged view of the key switch for setting), 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 steps. In S110, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state.

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

In the setting change mode of step S120, the game hall side inputs the step setting value "6" having the highest payout rate before letting the player play, and hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, 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. As one of the initial settings, when the setting change is executed, the main control unit 100 determines the time designation information (hour and minute) for designating the time first indicated by the clock accessory 50 by lottery, and this time designation. Information (clock alignment information) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 sets the minute hand and the minute hand of the clock accessory 50 to the initial positions after the setting change, based on the received time designation information. As a result, the clock accessory 50 displays the time in the game.

However, as another setting change method, the number of times the start lever 9 is hit (the number of operations) is memorized, the set value is fixed, and a part or all of the plurality of RAM areas are cleared according to the number of times to clear. Since the RAM area may be subjected to necessary processing such as initial setting, the method will be described below.

FIG. 44 is a memory map. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the setting changing device.

The ROM area of the main control unit 100 is from address 0000h to address EFFFh, the used area (including the unused area) is from address 0000h to address 2FFFh, and thereafter, it is an unused area. The RAM area of the main control unit 100 is from address F000h to address FFFFh, the area used is from address F000h to address F1FFh, and thereafter it is an unused area. The ROM area is composed of a program area for storing a main program for operating the main control unit 100, a plurality of data areas, a plurality of program management areas, and an unused area. The RAM area is composed of a plurality of used RAM areas 1 to used RAM areas N, a stack area, and an unused area for temporarily storing data necessary for advancing the game. In the conventional game machine, when the setting is changed, the setting key is turned on, the power is turned on, the setting value is determined by the setting button, the start lever is tapped once, and then the setting key is turned off to confirm the setting and set in advance. The RAM area that has been created is cleared. The RAM area to be cleared is determined for each game machine, and the hall manager cannot select it. In some cases, even if you want to completely initialize due to trouble etc., you may not be able to do it by the setting change process. .. In order to solve this, the RAM area to be cleared differs depending on the number of times the start lever is pressed, so that the convenience in the hall is improved. That is, in the present invention, the RAM area to be cleared can be changed according to the number of times the start lever is pressed in the setting change operation.

For example, if the number of times the start lever is hit is one, only the set value is changed, and the game state and the like can inherit all the data before the setting change. If the number of hits is 2, only the setting value change and the instruction function parameter are cleared (rewrite the data to 0) and initialized, and the other data can be inherited from the one before the setting change. If the number of hits is 3, the setting value is changed, the instruction function parameter is cleared, the game state (RT state, during bonus, carry-over flag) is cleared and initialized, and other data can be inherited from the one before the setting change. it can. If the number of hits is 4, complete initialization (that is, the same state as when each ROM and RAM is installed, that is, the same as when shipped from the factory) can be performed. Further, if the RAM to be cleared is further divided, it is possible to perform initial settings as needed.

The main control unit 100 loads the current set value from the memory (RAM area) in step S300, and displays the value in step S310. The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the start lever 9 has been operated in step S320, and if it is operated, the process proceeds to step S350, and if it is not operated, the process proceeds to step S330. If the change switch (setting button) is operated in step S330, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the set value in step S340 and displays the value in step S310, while step S320 is not operated. Move to.

The main control unit 100 stores the number of times the start lever 9 is operated in step S350, waits for the setting switch to change from the ON state to the OFF state in step S360, and when it becomes the OFF state, the set value changed in step S370. Is set (stored) in RAM. The main control unit 100 clears (initializes) a part or all of a plurality of RAM areas determined according to the number of operations N stored in step S380, and performs initial setting of the RAM area cleared in step S390. , Exit this subroutine.

Here, returning to FIG. 20, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to set the display of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 can be used as an effect command ($ Y0, for example). $ 01) is transmitted to the display effect device 11. As a result, the display panel 11e displays a "night effect pattern 1" composed of a full moon, a Dracula castle, and a graveyard screen in the night sky as a start screen (not shown).

When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S130 after changing the stage setting value, it checks for the occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, or a selector error. While returning to step S100, if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100 indicates that the stage setting value data stored in the work RAM area corresponds to 0 to 5 (the stage setting values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6 respectively) as an abnormality check. ) Is within the range, and if the stage setting value is not within the predetermined range, the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game status display LED unit 13 warn (display characters of "EE" error). , Light emission and warning sound) to perform error handling (abnormal processing in step S140).

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 the required number of game medals for the game, and when a predetermined number of medals have been inserted. On the other hand, the process proceeds to step S160, and if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until there is a medal insertion operation.

In particular, when the star lever is pressed when the number of inserted game medals is less than the maximum specified number (1 or 2), the operation of the rotating cylinder rotating device is carried over until the next start lever is pressed. You can also do it. Also, when the start lever is pressed for the first time, "Pup, Pup" is output as a light warning sound. That is, when the start means is operated while the maximum number of bets is set for one game, the main control unit 100 accepts the operation and executes the game. However, when the start means is operated in a state where the number of bets smaller than the maximum number of bets is set, the main control unit 100 accepts the operation and waits for the execution of the game (outputs a warning sound). If the start means is operated again during the standby, the operation is accepted again and the game is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a gaming machine having a plurality of specified numbers from playing less than the maximum specified number.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S160, the player operates the start lever to check whether or not the variable display game has been started, and if it has started, the main control unit 100 shifts to step S170 while starting the variable display game. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until there is a start operation.

The main control unit 100 executes the main process of the variable display game in step S170, performs a random number lottery according to the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). It is determined whether or not an internal winner has been won by comparing with the lottery table of (see the explanation in FIG. 18).

The main control unit 100 transmits a lottery result command and a game start signal to the sub control unit 160, rotates the drum units 2 all at once, and displays a plurality of drums 2a, middle drums 2b, and right drums 2c. Start a variable display game in which the symbol of is changed at a predetermined speed.

In the main control unit 100, as described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the player operates the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button unit 10 to operate each symbol sequence (rotary band). When is stopped, pull-in control is performed to align the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the effective line, and conversely, avoidance control is performed to align the symbols. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 draws an effect on whether or not to display the effect on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game status display LED unit 13. Is performed, and the result of the lottery for big hits (bonus winning), small wins, replays, or losses is notified to the player according to the operation of the stop button unit 10. The main control unit 100 executes stop control with reference to the sliding frame number table.

In each variation display game of the general game, the main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination is established if predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on the effective line of the window unit 3, and the payout table stored in ROM 161 (see FIG. 19). ), The game medal is paid out from the medal payout device 18 and discharged from the medal payout outlet 16 for the payout that is added as a credit or exceeds 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 continuous operation device for the accessory is activated and the number of acquired cards exceeds 360. In addition, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7 symbols are arranged, the RB game mode is terminated when the continuous character operating device is activated and the number of acquired cards exceeds 120. ..

Then, when the main control unit 100 finishes the game main process of step S170, it returns to step S130 and repeats the process sequentially.

Modification example of the basic embodiment:
Modification 1: It was devised to provide a bonus in which the player can select the rotation speeds of the three reels at the start of the game and the number of payouts differs depending on the rotation speeds.

For example, at the time of winning the role of cherry (cherry-cherry-cherry), if the rotation speed of the reel is 100 rotations, the payout is 15 pieces, if it is 80 rotations, the payout is 10 pieces, and if it is 60 rotations, the payout is 5 pieces. It becomes a sheet. Only one cherry pattern is arranged on each reel, and it is very difficult to align it if it cannot be pressed. During this bonus, only the cherry role can be won (that is, the cherry role is 100% won), and if there are not three cherry symbols, no dividend can be obtained, which is a bonus that tests the eye-catching power. The bonus ends when a certain number of payments are made. Assuming that the number of inserted medals is 3, if the number of medals cannot be pushed, no payout will be made and 3 medals will be reduced in one game. As an effect, the customer can select a reel rotation speed that is easy for him / her to identify according to his / her skill (pressing force), and can play at the optimum reel rotation speed. Furthermore, the faster (= difficult) the speed, the more the number of dividends will be increased, which will tickle the customer's challenging spirit of refining their skills in order to obtain more dividends. The higher the skill (pressing power) of the customer, the faster the bonus can be consumed, and the smaller the number of inputs, the higher the number of acquisitions.

Modification 2: It was devised to provide a bonus in which the number of payouts varies depending on the number of frames drawn.

For example, the left reel has only one BAR symbol, and the middle reel and the right reel have a bell symbol drawn in 100% (that is, only the left reel needs to be pressed). During this bonus, only (BAR-Bell-Bell) can be won as this BAR role (that is, the BAR role is won at 100% of each game), and when the BAR role is won, the BAR symbol slips 0 frames (stops bita). ), 15 payouts, 12 payouts if the BAR symbol slips 1 frame, 9 payouts if the BAR symbol slips 2 frames, 6 payouts if the AR symbol slips 3 frames , If the AR symbol slips 4 frames, 3 payouts will be paid, and if it is other than the ones on the left, 0 payout (loss) will be paid. When the left reel is stopped, the number of frames of the slipped reel is displayed on the main display (PAYOUT) and the display for production such as liquid crystal. As an effect, the number of winnings obtained varies depending on the skill of the customer, which tickles the challenging spirit of the customer to improve his skill in order to obtain a larger dividend. It will be a pachislot machine that reflects the skill of the customer.

Modification 3: A bonus that combines the two of the modification 1 and the modification 2 is also possible, and the more difficult the condition, the larger the number of payouts. For example, 100 rotations + bita stop gives 15 payouts, 80 rotations + bita stop gives 12 payouts, 60 rotations + bita stop gives 9 payouts, 100 rotations + 1 frame slips 12 payouts, 80 rotations + 1 frame 9 payouts for slipping, 6 payouts for 60 rotations + 1 frame slip, and so on. As an effect, being able to select the rotation speed of the reel creates a strategy in which the customer thinks about a medal acquisition method according to his / her skill.

Modification 4: We devised a bonus that allows the customer to select the number of reel sliding frames. The "number of sliding frames" is an auxiliary function for the customer to display the design. Allows the customer to select the level (degree) of the auxiliary function, and if a difficult one (that is, reduces the number of sliding frames) is selected, the number of payouts of the displayed symbol combination increases according to the difficulty level. To do so. The number of sliding frames selected by the customer is displayed on the main display (PAYOUT) and an effect display such as a liquid crystal display. For example, "One frame slip is being selected" is displayed. If the pull-in is not 100% and a small winning combination that may be missed is won (winning combination is won), if you win with 0-frame slip (no slip), you will get 15 payouts for all roles and you will win with 1-frame slip. 12 dividends for all roles, 9 dividends for all roles if you win in 2 frames, 6 dividends for all roles if you win in 3 frames, 3 dividends for all roles if you win in 4 frames Become. As an effect, the number of sliding frames (auxiliary function) can be selected, which creates a strategy in which the customer thinks about a medal acquisition method according to his / her skill.

Modification 5: We devised a bonus that allows the customer to select the visible range of the reel. Generally, in the case of 3 reels, the visible range of the reels is 9 symbols of 3 frames × 3 reels. If the viewing range is narrow, the range for identifying the symbol is narrowed, which makes it difficult for the player to press the eyes. The upper and lower viewing ranges can be selected by the customer, and the narrower the viewing range, the higher the number of payouts at the time of winning a symbol. For example, if the viewing range is 1 line in the middle row, 15 payouts will be paid for all roles, if the viewing range is 2 lines in the middle + lower row, 12 payouts will be paid for all roles, and the viewing range will be 3 lines in the upper + middle + lower row. Then, all the roles will be paid out 9 pieces. As an effect, a strategy is created in which the customer thinks about a medal acquisition method according to his / her skill (design identification degree and eye-catching ability). As a device for changing the viewing range, for example, a reel shutter used in "Oshinin! Salaryman Bancho" manufactured by Daito Giken can be used. This reel shutter is arranged in front of three reels and has a structure that can be moved up and down, and the viewing range can be freely set to 1 to 3 lines. As another method, the viewing range can be freely set to 1 to 3 lines by arranging the liquid crystal panel in front of the three reels and controlling the liquid crystal so as to be transparent or black.

Modification 6: We devised a game machine in which the bonus lottery probability changes according to the combination of the time from when the stop button can be operated until all reels stop and the outcome at that time. In short, if you stop the reel early and stop the reel at a more accurate position, the bonus probability will increase. That is, stopping the reels quickly and accurately will affect the bonus probability.

Modification 7: We devised a bonus that ends when a specific combination of symbols (punk role) is aligned. Furthermore, the punk role is determined by lottery for each bonus operation. There are two types of puncture pattern combinations, one with good pull-in and the other with bad pull-in, and the good pull-in has the performance that it becomes difficult to push the eyes to avoid it. If the game is further added, a chance zone will be created in which the lottery status of the punk role changes. In the case of a bonus hit during the chance zone, it is easier to select a punk role with poor attraction (one that is easy to avoid).

Modification 8: An accessory that increases the number of effective lines with the same specified number was devised. For example, 1-line valid becomes 15-line valid, and 1-card combination changes to 15-card combination. For example, as a cherry role, there is (ANY-cherry-ANY), and during normal games, one payout is given to one line in the middle stage, but with the same specified number, the payout is increased to 15 lines during the bonus to pay a payout of 15. According to the line rules, the number of valid lines cannot be changed with the same number of rules, but if there are many valid lines such as casino slot machines, the number of payouts will increase due to overlapping payouts even for the same prize.

Next, the operation of the rotating cylinder type gaming machine basically configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to drawings, flowcharts, and the like. In particular, a rotating game machine in which the winning probability of replay fluctuates and a real bonus and an assist bonus (ART, a third bonus, a pseudo bonus, etc.) are installed will be described.

FIG. 21 is a design layout of the drum.

On each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a rotating drum band (not shown) on which the left drum symbol, the middle drum symbol, and the right drum symbol are drawn goes around the outer periphery of each drum. It is stuck on.

Each sash has a different arrangement of symbols (red seven symbol, jewel symbol, BAR symbol, bell symbol, cherry symbol, watermelon 1 symbol, watermelon 2 symbol, replay 1 symbol, replay 2 symbol, replay 3 symbol 10). 21 types) are arranged.

FIG. 22 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

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

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

FIG. 23 is a payout table during normal operation and bonus operation.

When all three reels (rotary cylinders or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 determines a combination display of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line (see FIG. 22).

(1) Bonus 1 (continuous operation device for the second type special accessory): Left drum 2a (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3), middle drum 2b (BAR / jewel / cherry), right drum When (Replay 1) is aligned on the effective line and stopped in 2c, the number of acquired cards is 0, and then a bonus 1 is given (Type 2 BB1 is activated. Operation symbol 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 all stop on the effective line. (Operation symbol 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 stopped (operation symbol 3), bonus 1 is given. This bonus 1 ends when, for example, the winning probability is 1/350, the specified number of inserted games in the bonus 1 exceeds 3, and the number of payouts exceeds 180. Bonus 1 is internally won by lottery, and when the bonus 1 flag is set, bonus 1 can be won, but since bonus 1 is always won at the same time as either a small role or a replay role, in the game that was internally won It is not possible to win a prize.

In addition, if the bonus 1 is internally won and the prize cannot be won, the bonus 1 is internally won in the carry-over state after the next game. This bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 type BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning, the operation (winning), or the operation of the bonus 1 is completed. In the carry-over state of bonus 1, if the internal lottery is unsuccessful (pure loss), the bonus operation symbol is always drawn in to win the prize (100% pull-in). In particular, if the push order small winning combination is won in the carry-over state of bonus 1 and the operation order is incorrect, the blocking small winning combination wins with a probability of about 2/3, while the bonus operation symbol has a probability of about 1/3. Is displayed. That is, when the bonus 1 and the push order small winning combination are won at the same time, one of the small winning combination constituting the bonus 1 wins or the bonus 1 wins.

In all games such as normal games and ART games (see Fig. 31), when bonus 1 is won and the jewel symbols are aligned (become in a state) in the center during the actual bonus game, the jewel lamp of the magic team 51 Lights up one by one in the order of blue, yellow, green, and red. For example, if the normal replay 1 is won while all four jewel lamps are lit, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the bell combination is won. Further, when the strong cherry is won, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the determined combination is won (see FIG. 52).

(2) Middle bell: This is the name of the role when the bell symbols are aligned on the effective line of each drum and stop, and the number of acquired cards 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, the bell symbol appears on the lower right. It is displayed and the lower right bell wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be 14.

(4) Upper watermelon: For example, when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (replay 2), and the right drum 2c (cherry) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the watermelon pattern is displayed on the upper stage and the upper stage. Watermelon wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained 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 on the effective line and stopped, the watermelon pattern is displayed on the lower right. And the lower right watermelon wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is one.

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

(7) Triple cherry (strong cherry): For example, when the left drum 2a has the second (BAR), the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (watermelon 2) are aligned on the effective line and stopped. Three cherry symbols are displayed on the upper right, and triple cherries win a prize. The number of medals won will be two. In addition, (white seven) may stop on the right drum 2c.

(8) Middle cherry: For example, when the left drum 2a has the third (cherry), the middle drum 2b has the second (BAR), and the right drum 2c has the first (bell) on the effective line and stops. The middle cherry wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) won will be two. It is possible to display all three BAR symbols on the lower right. The role of middle cherry is a trigger for the freeze lottery, and when won, a freeze effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed, and a pseudo bonus is immediately released.

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

(10) Multiple types of 1-card combination: For example, when (Replay 1) on the left drum 2a, (BAR) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the 1-card combination 1 Will win a prize. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is one. This 1-card combination is a small combination for stop control, and there are multiple types of 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination n (n is a natural number of 2 or more), but the same applies to the other 1-card combination, so explanations will be given. Is omitted.

(11) Normal replay: This is the role name when the replay symbols (replays 1 to 3) are aligned on the effective line for each drum. No medals are awarded for this, but the number of bets in the game is maintained. You can play the next game. It is effective even if it is arranged continuously after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is unsuccessful. A medal is automatically inserted before the start of the game, and the next game can be played by operating the start lever 9 of the player. When a normal replay is internally won by a random number lottery, the RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and the replay symbol is always displayed. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned horizontally in the center. Even if the operation symbol of the re-game A is displayed, the re-game probability does not change.

(12) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, it is a role name when (jewel) on the left drum 2a, (bell) on the middle drum 2b, and (bell) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. On the other hand, no medals are won, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in the game. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in the upper row. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 1 is activated and the replay probability fluctuates, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (so-called fall replay). Similarly, as a replay that shifts to the RT1 state, there is also a lower replay in which the replay symbols are aligned in the lower row.

(13) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): This is the role name when (bell) on the left drum 2a, (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and (bell) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. On the other hand, no medals are won, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in the game. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in a straight line on the upper right. When the RT2 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 2 is activated, the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT2 state is entered.

(14) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, it is a role name when (watermelon 2) on the left drum 2a, (cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (bell) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. On the other hand, no medals are won, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. Appearance, the replay pattern is displayed in a V shape. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 3 is activated, the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT3 state is entered.

(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 effective line, but the replay pattern is displayed as if it was missed. There is a chance replay to be done. In addition, (bell) on the left drum 2a, (red seven) on the middle drum 2b, (watermelon) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line, and the red seven symbol is displayed downward to the right. There is a bonus replay 2 in which (cherry) on drum 2a, (red seven) on middle drum 2b, (watermelon) on right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line, and the BAR pattern is displayed in a straight line on the upper row. 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 pushing backward, and when the right drum 2c and the middle drum 2b stop, both bonus replay 1 and bonus replay 2 are in the tempai state, and the final operation. When the left drum 2a is stopped, either the bonus replay 1 or the bonus replay 2 wins a prize. In addition, in (11) normal replay to (15) other replays, a plurality of types of replay combinations are won at the same time, and in particular, a predetermined replay combination according to the operation order wins a prize. Called push order replay.

(16) Small push order (push order bell role) bumps (1 to m): A special symbol (falling symbol) displayed on the effective line when the bell role is missed in the push order small role described later. , When any one of the special symbols is displayed, the re-game probability fluctuates, 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 right drum 2c (display of a falling symbol), the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state (displaying a falling symbol) ( Others are omitted). The main control unit 100 manages the push order small combination and the push order replay together as a group combination (or push order group combination), and during non-AT (while the assist function is not activated), the push order small combination Alternatively, regardless of which of the push order replays is internally won, the information that the group combination has been won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. 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 performs an effect based on the winning combination information.

24 and 25 are a combination table (simultaneous winning pattern of small winning combination) of the condition devices of the pushing order small winning combination (middle first or right first).

The push order small winning combination is that when the operation order of the stop button section 10 (pressing order of the stop button section 10) is correct, the bell small winning combination (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won, but when the answer is incorrect. There are times when one of the multiple types of one-card small wins that are won at the same time is won, and there are times when one of the multiple Koboshi eyes (missing symbols of the bell small win) is displayed. It's a small role. Since this push order small role wins in 1/3 x 1/2, it can be said that it is a 6-choice small role (1/6 winning small role).

In the push order bell 1, 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 combination of the left stop button 10a. There are nine types of push order bells 1 from push order bells 1-1 to push order bells 1-9, so the player should not miss one role by looking at the rolls (stop symbols) of each reel. , The stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the symbol. The push order bell 1 is a double push order type push order small winning combination, and the purpose is to prevent the winning of the first small winning combination (bell role: FRU2) and the first small winning combination with the highest payout for the purpose of winning a prize. Multiple types of second small combinations (in this case, six types of one small combination (FRU11 to FRU16: Replay 2-BAR-BAR, ..., Replay 1-Jewel-Watermelon 1)) constituting the second small combination group, and Either the third small role (FRU3: (cherry / watermelon 2) on the left drum, the bell on the middle drum, or (replay 1 / watermelon 2) on the right drum) for the purpose of hindering the winning of the first small role. A small winning combination that can win a prize 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 winning combination group is one of the two when the first stop operation is incorrect. There is a possibility that one symbol will stop and only two second small wins out of the six second small wins will win. For the third small win, the first stop operation is the correct answer and the second stop operation is. In the case of an incorrect answer, a prize is always won. However, it is also possible to miss the prize at the timing of the third stop operation. The first small winning combination is also called a specific small winning combination, a purpose small winning combination, or a winning purpose small winning 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 combination of the right stop button 10c. Since there are nine types of push order bells 2 from push order bells 2-1 to push order bells 2-9, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel and 1 as in the push order bell 1. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the design so as not to miss the card combination. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of 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 combination of the left stop button 10a. Since there are nine types of push order bells 3 from push order bells 3-1 to push order bells 3-9, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel and 1 as in the push order bell 1. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss the reel. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of 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 second stop operation that is the correct answer is the push order small combination of the middle stop button 10b. Since there are nine types of push order bells 4 from push order bells 4-1 to push order bells 4-9, as in the case of push order bell 1, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel and 1 It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss the reel. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push order bell 1 is used. In addition, as the push order bell role, there are 9 types of 3-choice bells (left 1st push order bell) in which the bell role wins when the first stop operation is correct, and the left push order bell wins and pushes middle or right. In this case, if the small role of the bell is missed and the grain is displayed, the process shifts to RT1, but since FRU3 and FRU4 of the push order bell 1 to the push order bell 4 are not won, the explanation by the figure is omitted. That is, in the push order bell role, the push order for winning is actually a five-choice bell role.

FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order.

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

FIG. 26A shows a state in which all the drum portions 2 are rotated from top to bottom. When the player first stops the middle stop button 10b in the correct operation order in the state of FIG. 26A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and obtains the corresponding sliding frame number data. Based on this, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed to draw the bell symbol into the effective line (simply, the drum portion 2 is moved by the number of sliding frames. See FIG. 26 (B)). 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 can be operated. When the player second-stops the left stop button 10a in the correct operation order, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, 0 to 4 frames. The left drum 2a is stopped within the range of, and control is performed to draw the bell symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 26 (C)). In the state of FIG. 26C, the FRU2 is tenpai. The main control unit 100 creates a slip 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 operated for the third stop, the main control unit 100 The control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and pulls the bell symbol into the effective line to perform control (FIG. FIG. 26 (D)).

FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order. However, since FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (B) are the same as those of FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), overlapping description will be omitted.

The main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the first stop operation in the state of FIG. 27 (B) in which the first stop operation is correct, and the player right stop button 10c in the incorrect answer 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 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and stops the watermelon 2 symbol. Alternatively, stop control is performed to draw any of the replay 1 symbols into the effective line (see FIG. 27 (C)). In the state of FIG. 27 (C), the FRU3 is tempered. The main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the second stop operation so that the left stop button 10a may be operated, and when the player operates the left stop button 10a for the third stop, the main control unit 100 The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the left drum 2a in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and makes either the cherry symbol or the watermelon 2 symbol an effective line. Control for pulling in is performed (see FIG. 27 (D)). In the above example, if the first stop operation is the correct answer, either FRU2 or FUL3 will definitely win, but by arranging FRU3 symbols at intervals of 5 frames or more, FUL3 may be missed. Can also be done.

FIG. 28 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order. However, since FIG. 29 (A) is the same as FIG. 26 (A), a duplicate description will be omitted.

When the player first stops the right stop button 10c in the incorrect answer operation order in the state of FIG. 28 (A), the main control unit 100 refers to the slip frame number table and the corresponding slip frame number. Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed to always draw any one of the BAR symbol, the jewel symbol, and the watermelon 1 symbol into the effective line (FIG. 28 (B). )reference). In this case, since the BAR symbol is stopped at the valid line, there is a possibility that only one of FRU11 and FRU14 will win at this point. 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 can be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and is left in the range of 0 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 is performed to pull the symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 28 (C)). In the state of FIG. 28C, both FRU11 and FRU14 are tempered. The main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player operates the middle stop button 10b for the third stop, the main control unit 100 The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the middle drum 2b in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and draws either the BAR symbol or the jewel symbol into the effective line. Control is performed (see FIG. 28 (D)). On the other hand, if neither the BAR symbol nor the jewel symbol can be drawn into the effective line, the bumps of the push order small combination are displayed (not shown). In addition, if the bonus 1 is internally won (carry-over state) and the push order small role is missed, the bonus 1 will be won. That is, the state of FIG. 28 (C) inside the bonus 1 is a state in which both the obstruction small role and the bonus 1 are tempered.

FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order. However, since FIG. 29 (A) is the same as FIG. 26 (A), a duplicate description will be omitted.

When the player first stops the left stop button 10a in the incorrect answer operation order in the state of FIG. 29 (A), the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and corresponds to the sliding frame number data. Based on the above, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed to draw any one of the replay 1 symbol, the replay 2 symbol, and the replay 3 symbol into the effective line (FIG. 29 (B). )reference). In this case, since the Replay 3 symbol is stopped at the effective line, there is a possibility that only FRU12 or FRU15 will win at this point. In the state of FIG. 29B, the main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c can be operated. There is. 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 is in the range of 0 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 effective line. For example, the middle stop button 10b is pressed when the 17th bell symbol is located on the effective line. When it is operated, neither the BAR symbol nor the jewel symbol exists within 4 frames, so the 15th cherry symbol is stopped on the effective line in order to display the bumpy eyes of the push order small role (Fig. 29 (C)). reference). At this point, the chances of winning all the small wins are 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 operates the right stop button 10c for the third stop, The main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and has a small push order (replay 3 symbol). , Cherry symbol, bell symbol) is controlled to draw the bell symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 29 (D)). Since the push order bell 2 shown in FIG. 24, the push order bell 3 and the push order bell 4 shown in FIG. 25 have the same logic as the stop control, the description thereof will be omitted.

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 combination (replay combination) does not fluctuate, and from the game immediately after the stage setting value is reset, the initial state (“initial replay state”). ”) And the general game starts. The winning probability (replay probability) of the replay in the general game is about 1 / 7.3, and in particular, the RT1 transition replay (replay 1), the RT2 transition replay (replay 2), and the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are all Since no winner is won, in order to shift from this state to RT1, the above-mentioned bumps of the push order small winning combination must be displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, even if BB1 (bonus 1) is internally elected, activated by symbol display, or ended 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 addition, in RT0 to RT3, the winning combination may not be won by lottery and may be lost (so-called order, loss).

In a general game in the RT0 state, if the push order small winning combination is internally won and the Koboshi pattern is displayed on the valid line due to the wrong stop operation order of the stop button 10, the RT1 state is set from the next game (continuation game). The number is not fixed, that is, it is infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and most of the combinations shown in FIG. 23 are randomly drawn, and it is possible to win a single winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. That is, the games in the initial state and the RT1 state are in the game state of about 1 / 7.3, which has almost the same replay probability, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is in this RT1 state.

When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the effective line, the replay probability is increased to about 1/2 to the RT2 state. Also, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of the two bonus roles and the small role is about 1/3, so the winning probability of the bonus role, the small role and the replay role is 5/6 (83.3%), and the loss is 1 /. The state is 6 (16.7%).

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

When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally elected and activated in the RT2 state, the RT3 state has almost the same replay probability of about 1/2. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of the replay combination to be 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 in the RT2 state.

The actual bonus (bonus 1) can be won in the initial state, RT1 state, RT2 state and RT3 state. Bonus 1 is not won internally by itself, but is won at the same time as a rare small role or a replay role, and the bonus 1 is always carried over. In this bonus carry-over state, if a loss is drawn, bonus 1 will always win (100% symbol pull-in) no matter how the stop button part 10 is operated. In addition, if the push order small winning combination is missed in the bonus carry-over state, the bonus 1 is always won without displaying the bumpy eyes.

FIG. 31 is a game state transition diagram (effect state). 32 to 34 are schematic views of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. FIG. 35 is a schematic view showing a pattern display state of the window portion. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram of the basic concept of the game.

The main control unit 100 controls the ball ejection performance, determines all the game states shown in FIG. 31, and provides the sub control unit 160 with information on which game state is currently in (game state information). I'm notifying you. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 controls the effect, and executes various effects based on the game state information received from the main control unit 100.

When the stage set value is reset, the main control unit 100 clears and sets various data according to the set value to set the initial state, and the player can start the normal game. In particular, when the setting is changed, the main control unit 100 determines the ceiling information and the current time information for winning the pseudo bonus. A short-cycle game set consisting of 12 to 18 games (short cycle) and 12 normal games (short cycle), and a high-probability game (long cycle) in which multiple games can be transferred thereafter. One set (one set game) is made at one time (see FIG. 55 (A)), and the ceiling information is composed of 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. In addition, the number of short-cycle cycles in the range of 0 to 11 and the short-cycle 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 minute hand position, the sub-control unit 160 aligns the minute hand and the minute hand of the clock accessory 50 with the position at 6:45 according to the received initial time information. That is, the main control unit 100 determines the initial time information of the clock accessory 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 the 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. Therefore, the player knows whether or not the setting has been changed. Can't. On the contrary, if the specifications are such that the setting is adjusted to a predetermined time (for example, the position at 0:00) when the setting is changed, the player can detect that the setting has been changed.

The non-ART state is basically composed of a normal game (short cycle) and a high-probability game (long cycle), and when one game progresses (the game progresses), the minute hand of the clock accessory 50 advances (moves) by 5 minutes. However, the short hand also advances (moves) a little accordingly. The clock accessory 50 is in the position indicating 6:45, and when one game is digested by the third stop operation, it moves to the position of 6:50. Then, when one game is digested at the position of 6:55, one normal game (short cycle) ends at exactly 7 o'clock. After that, if you digest multiple games and digest one game at 11:55, the short-period game ends (ends after 12 hours), and if the transition conditions are met, about 20 games can be executed. Shift to (long cycle). One set is composed of these 12 normal games (short cycle) and subsequent high-probability games (long cycle). If the ceiling information is the third game of the 0th short cycle of the second set, the winning is won after the third game, and the main control unit 100 determines at what point the winning 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. Further, when a rare role is won by the combination lottery, the main control unit 100 executes a transition lottery, and when the rare combination is won, the game shifts to a high-probability game (rare role). The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the remaining clear points (long period) are 20 points or less of the threshold value at the end of the short period game set, and if it is 20 points or less, the high probability game (long period). ). On the other hand, if it exceeds 20 points, the game shifts to the normal game (short cycle 0) of the next set game (see FIG. 55 (A)).

The main control unit 100 determines by lottery how many games to play in the short cycle when the normal game (short cycle) is entered. There are three types of game number lottery tables, the first game number lottery table where the pseudo bonus is unwinned (non-hidden) and the normal production state (non-gase production state), and the pseudo bonus is unwinned (non-hidden) and the tilting production state ( The second game number lottery table in the Gase production state) and the third game number lottery table in the winning state (hidden state). In the first game number lottery table, about 12 games are won on average, while in the second game number lottery table and the third game number lottery table, about 14 games are selected between 12 games and 16 games on average. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation. The sub-control unit 160 receives the number of games determined by the main control unit 100, and uses the clock accessory 50 to stop the time for the excess number of games. For example, if the number of received games is 14, the number of excess games is 2, so the sub-control unit 160 stops the time for 2 games. In other words, even though one game has progressed, the minute hand rattles but does not advance for 5 minutes twice in one hour. In addition, after the end of one game, the minute hand is turned back for 10 minutes. That is, when the total number of games (14 games) exceeds the predetermined number of games (12 games), the long hand is 5 minutes (first predetermined amount) and the short hand is 1/12 hours even if one game progresses. (Second predetermined amount) There are times when an effect that does not move is performed. However, in addition to these, there are a plurality of production patterns.

In addition to the ceiling, the main control unit 100 executes a pseudo-bonus winning / failing lottery when a rare small winning combination is won or when an actual bonus is won, and when the winning is won, the pseudo-bonus can be released. In particular, the main control unit 100 reaches (or exceeds) the clear points when the long-period points accumulated in one set of 12 normal games (short cycle) and one high-probability game (long cycle) reach the clear points. In some cases), the pseudo bonus is set as the winning state, and the advantageous section display LED is turned on at the lighting timing described later (that is, the advantageous section is won). The high-probability game (long period) and the high-probability game (rare role) are games as advantageous sections. In addition, long-period points can also be obtained in high-probability games (rare roles).

Here, with reference to FIG. 55, the basic concept of the game until the pseudo-bonus is won will be described in detail. The short-cycle game is composed of 12 game sections from the normal game (short cycle 0) to the normal game (short cycle 11), and when the transition condition is satisfied after the normal game (short cycle 11), the long-cycle game is performed. , A rare role game may be performed on the way (see FIG. 55 (A)). Normal game (short cycle 0) has a low probability, normal game (short cycle 1) has a low probability, normal game (short cycle 2) has a medium probability, normal game (short cycle 3) has a low probability, and normal game (short cycle 4). ) Is low probability, normal game (short cycle 5) is high probability, normal game (short cycle 6) is low probability, normal game (short cycle 7) is low probability, normal game (short cycle 8) is medium probability, normal It is predetermined that the game (short cycle 9) has a low probability, the normal game (short cycle 10) has a low probability, and the normal game (short cycle 11) has a high probability. That is, it is defined that the short-cycle game in which the clock accessory indicates 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock has a medium probability, and the short-cycle game in which 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock are indicated has a high probability. It can be given accurately. That is, there are a plurality of point lottery tables having different expected values for acquiring points, and which point lottery table is used for a plurality of short-cycle games (normal game (short cycle 0) to normal game (short cycle 11)). Is predetermined.

At the start of one set, the main control unit 100 determines in advance a clear point (long cycle) and a clear point (short cycle) at a predetermined timing using the clear point lottery table. For example, the clear point (long period) is a value obtained by multiplying the value by N, assuming that the points obtained by lottery using the clear point lottery table are 50 points. If N is a fixed value of 5 times, it will be 250 points. In addition, N may be decided by lottery each time. Next, if the same clear point lottery table is used for lottery and the obtained points are 75 points, the value becomes the clear point (short cycle). Hereinafter, the clear point (long cycle) will be referred to as CPt-L, and the clear point (short cycle) will be referred to as CPt-S.

Since the normal game (short cycle 0) has a low probability, the main control unit 100 selects an earned point lottery table (for low probability) and draws earned points according to the combination lottery result for about 12 games. Then, the acquired points are subtracted from each of the stored CPt-L and CPt-S. When either CPt-L or CPt-S becomes 0, the pseudo-bonus release condition is achieved, and then the pseudo-bonus winning is announced. If CPt-S does not become 0 in the normal game (short cycle 0), a new CPt-S is drawn at the start of the normal game (short cycle 1), but CPt-L is a long-period game. It will be taken over until the end, at which point CPt-L will be drawn again for the next set. Normal game (short cycle 2) and normal game (short cycle 8) are earned point lottery table (for medium probability), normal game (short cycle 5) and normal game (short cycle 11) are earned point lottery table (for high probability) ) Is selected, and the points earned are determined by lottery according to the result of the winning combination lottery. Earned points are also determined by lottery in rare role games and are subtracted from CPt-L. The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the remaining clear point (long cycle) (that is, CPt-L) is 20 points or less of the threshold value at the end of the normal game (short cycle 11), and the value is 20 points or less. If there is, shift to high-probability games (long period). On the other hand, if it exceeds 20 points, the game shifts to the normal game (short cycle 0) of the next set game (see FIG. 55 (A)).

When the game shifts to the high-probability game (long cycle), CPt-S is determined as in the short-cycle game, and when CPt-S becomes 0, the game is cleared (conditions are achieved). In addition, CPt-L that started from the normal game (short cycle 0) is also taken over, and when it reaches 0, it is cleared (conditions are achieved), so both CPt-L and CPt-S may be cleared. When the front stock of the pseudo-bonus runs out and the pseudo-bonus ends, it will always be a long-period game, and if there is back stock, it will be released here, but since the points earned will be subtracted from the inherited CPt-L, it will be 0. It may be cleared. If the back stock is 1 and CPt-L is 0, the pseudo-bonus by the back stock is executed, and if the back stock is 0 and the pseudo-bonus ends, the pseudo-bonus is won because CPt-L in the long-period game is 0. Become. In that case, a new CPt-L for the next set is determined at the end of the long-period game, and three short-period games (normal game (short cycle 0) to normal game (short cycle 2)) of the next set are determined. )) Bonus will be released within.

In the case of pseudo-bonus winning, the main control unit 100 sets a pseudo-bonus winning flag according to the type (for example, pseudo-bonus 1 winning flag 1, pseudo-bonus 2 winning flag 2, ..., pseudo-bonus N winning flag). 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 winning advantageous section. In other words, when the pseudo-bonus is internally won, the main control unit 100 can display the reach result as the outcome when the actual bonus pattern cannot be drawn. At present, the main control unit 100 changes the stop control according to the winning state of the winning combination (that is, the operating condition device), but as another parameter, the winning state of the advantageous section and the winning advantage By changing the stop control according to the type of the section, it is possible to provide a feeling of expectation for winning the advantageous section and a feeling of expectation for the winning advantageous section depending on the stop result of the symbol. You will be able to get the reach of winning the advantageous section (chance) and the reach of 3000 shots confirmed (see Fig. 42).

When the winning flag 1 of the pseudo-bonus 1 is set and the lottery result of the winning combination is unwinning (pure loss), the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control to reach the first item 1 in FIG. 42. It becomes possible to display the reach eye 3. When the winning flag 2 of the pseudo-bonus 2 is set and the lottery result of the winning combination is a pure loss, the main control unit 100 can display the reach 10 of FIG. 42 by changing the symbol stop control. It will be possible. Similarly, when the winning flag N-1 of the pseudo-bonus N-1 is set and the lottery result of the winning 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. In the standing state, if the lottery result of the winning combination is a pure loss, it is possible to display the reach number 12 of FIG. 42. The reach eyes shown in FIG. 42 include a plurality of reach eyes (for example, Gechena in the center of the upper figure of FIG. 42) that stop inside the actual bonus.

The main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when the lottery result of the winning combination is cherry and the cherry winning combination is missed in a state where any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, thereby reaching the reach of FIG. 42. It is possible to display the eyes 4 to the reach eyes 6. 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. It is possible to display the reach eyes 7 to the reach eyes 9. In particular, when any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, the lottery result of the winning combination is watermelon, and when the pseudo bonus and the watermelon winning combination are simultaneously won, the reach 1 can be displayed. .. The reach of FIG. 42 is different from the pattern layout of the drum of FIG. 21, but it is only a reference example for explaining the reach, so it is necessary that the arrangement matches the actual one. Absent.

Here, referring to FIG. 31, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery as to whether or not to shift to a high-probability game (rare role) when the lottery trigger role (rare role) is won by the combination lottery, and when the winning combination is won, it is high. The process of shifting to the stochastic game (rare role) is executed, and the advantageous section display LED is turned on. Further, when the advantageous section display LED is turned on, the main control unit 100 sets the lighting timing (notifying timing) from the operation of the start lever 9 to the time when the medal (game medium) can be inserted. The timing is decided by lottery, but different lottery tables (for lottery) are used when determining the notification timing of the pseudo bonus (special game) and when determining the notification timing of the high probability game state (long cycle or rare role). The notification timing is determined by a lottery using the data (see FIG. 43). In addition, the lottery table differs depending on the type of pseudo-bonus won and the high-probability state A to high-probability state N. If the bonus 1 (continuous operation device for the second type special character: actual bonus) is won and the pseudo bonus (special game) is won at the same time, the operation symbol is displayed. The advantageous section display LED may be turned on.

When the pseudo BB is won, the main control unit 100 has a start lever (winning probability 70%), a first stop operation (winning probability 2%), a second stop operation (winning probability 3%), and a third stop operation (winning probability 3%). 25%), and if the start lever is won, the advantageous section display LED will be turned on after the start lever 9 is operated. Further, when the third stop operation is won, the advantageous section display LED is turned on after the final stop operation of the stop button unit 10. When any operation of the stop button unit 10 is won, the main control unit 100 determines either the operation time point (ON time point) or the operation release time point (OFF time point) by lottery. Further, the time from the operation of the start lever 9 and the stop button unit 10 to the notification may be determined. For example, when the pseudo BB is won and the start lever 9 is won, the main control unit 100 puts it in a reel freeze state and notifies it 5 seconds after the operation time of the start lever 9, or the third button unit 10. Notifies one second after the stop operation is released. When the pseudo RB is won, the main control unit 100 has a start lever (winning probability 50%), a first stop operation (winning probability 0%), a second stop operation (winning probability 0%), and a third stop operation (winning probability 0%). Since the lottery is performed with a probability of 50%), only one of the two start levers or the third stop operation is won, so in the case of the pseudo BB or the pseudo RB, it is possible to be notified at the time of the start lever or the third stop operation. The sex becomes high.

As a high-probability game (long cycle) and a high-probability game (rare role), there are a plurality of high-probability states from high-probability state A (ultra-high-probability) to high-probability state N as game states. When A wins, the lottery has a probability of start lever (winning probability 5%), first stop operation (winning probability 75%), second stop operation (winning probability 20%), and third stop operation (winning probability 0%). Will be done. Further, the high probability state N-2 has 100% of the third stop operation, the high probability state N-1 has 100% of the second stop operation, and the high probability state N has 100% of the first stop operation. The notification timing is fixed.

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

The sub-control unit 160 is a middle-tier cherry (called "single che" in the industry), a strong cherry, a weak cherry, a strong watermelon, a weak watermelon, or a strong bell that is aligned regardless of the push order. If a rare small role such as a role is won and then further won in the transition lottery after that, the normal day screen and the evening screen are switched to the night screen. On the other hand, since the fall lottery is performed with a predetermined probability each time the replay is won, the normal daytime screen, the evening screen, and the nighttime screen are alternately displayed at a predetermined frequency during the general game. Generally, in order to suggest the correct mode to the player, these display screens switch the production according to the stay mode such as the low probability state or the high probability state during the bonus internal winning, but the mode suggestion is not always correct. Not always, it is possible to further arouse the expectation of the player by appropriately performing the ghosting effect.

FIG. 32C shows a night-time kaminari effect screen, and when a player operates a start lever to start a variable display game from the night stage screen, the sub-control unit 160 sets a predetermined condition such as when a rare small winning combination is won. Pseudo-bonus lottery (AT bonus lottery) is performed every time. When the pseudo-bonus lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 160 performs an effect of dropping a kaminari on the night stage screen together with thunder in order to inform the player to that effect. In addition, a night-time Kaminari screen is used as a precursor effect to release a real bonus (BB1) or a pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or pseudo RB). In particular, when the actual bonus (BB1) is won during normal times, the day stage screen is suddenly changed to the night stage screen, and at least two consecutive lightning effects are performed to suggest the bonus winning. In addition, when the lightning effect is performed three times in a row from the daytime stage screen, it is suggested that the actual bonus is confirmed and the pseudo-bonus lottery is won. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player by appropriately generating the thunder sound and the Kaminari effect.

When announcing a bonus winning (actual bonus or pseudo-bonus), the sub-control unit 160 becomes a pseudo-bonus precursor in FIG. 33, and is a notification fluctuation display game after performing the precursory bat effect in FIG. The night stage screen is displayed again (see FIG. 33 (A)), and in response to the operation of the stop button section 10, two bats holding a plate approach from a distance and gradually recognize the "BONUS" character. (See Fig. 33 (B)), and finally, the bats that fly away are announced.

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 graveyard is enlarged, and the character's butler shouts "Orya" and "Tirorollorone". By making the character of the main character appear from the grave hole in the center of the screen that has been dug up with the sound effect, it may be a super hot premiere production for the player (see FIG. 33 (C)).

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. 34 (A)). Pseudo-bonus includes pseudo-BB and pseudo-RB. If the push order small winning combination is won during the pseudo-bonus standby, 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, it understands (programmed) that the winning combination is the push order small combination, so the number indicating the push order in the yellow circle as an effect. 1 to 3 are displayed (see FIG. 34 (B)). 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 a replay and the operation order information (see FIG. 34 (C)). 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 matching) or the bonus replay 2 (BAR matching) is won, the red 7 symbol is pushed backward. Instruct to aim at (see FIG. 34 (C)). During this pseudo-bonus standby, 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 right to middle (operates with reverse pressing and correct operation timing), both the red 7 symbol and the BAR symbol are in the tempai 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 upper left (see FIG. 35 (B)). On the other hand, in the case of bonus replay 2, the BAR symbols are displayed in a straight line in the upper row (see FIG. 35 (C)).

The main control unit 100 turns off both the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) and the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) of the external centralized terminal plate 170 during the pseudo-bonus standby (RT1 state in FIG. 30). , When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of the operation order of the stop button unit 10. When correctly operated by the player, the operation symbol of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line, and the replay probability is increased to about 1/2 to the RT2 state. Further, when the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 notifies the sub control unit 160 of the operation order of the stop button unit 10. When correctly operated by the player, the operation symbol of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the effective line, and the RT3 state has almost the same replay probability of about 1/2.

The main control unit 100 determines the pseudo BB or the pseudo RB to be released in the RT3 state regardless of whether or not the actual bonus (bonus 1) is internally won, and in the case of the pseudo BB, the red 7 symbol ( (Combination of special symbols) is displayed in a straight line on the upper left (can be stopped and displayed in a straight line) Waits for the bonus replay 1 to be won, but if the ending counter is not 0, even if the bonus replay 1 is won Instead of the state shown in FIG. 34 (C), the operation order of the left first or the middle first is notified. As a result, the red 7 symbols are not displayed in a straight line, and the normal replay is activated. The ending counter is, for example, on condition that the predetermined value is decremented by 1 when one game progresses in 10 games and becomes 0 (the reverse push notification condition based on the game counter is satisfied), and the main control unit 100 is shown in FIG. 34. In the state of (C), the combination of special symbols is aimed at by the reverse push operation. The ending counter is activated when an enemy boss character among a plurality of enemy characters is defeated, and a special symbol is displayed after a minimum of 10 games have been waited for in the pseudo-bonus.

When releasing the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 indicates that the bonus replay 1 is internally won in the RT3 state (and the reverse push notification condition is satisfied) regardless of whether or not the actual bonus is internally won. The pseudo BB signal is output from OFF to ON by the final operation of the stop switch. At this time, regardless of whether or not the red 7 symbol is displayed in a straight line, the pseudo BB signal is turned from OFF to ON when the third stop button operation is released. However, when the stop button unit 10 is not operated in the operation order notified by the player, the pseudo BB signal is changed from OFF to ON. For example, when the pseudo BB is released, when the push order bell is won in either the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the bumps are displayed (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If there is no payout, a pseudo BB signal is output, but if a small winning combination wins and there is, for example, one payout, the pseudo BB signal is not output. Alternatively, when the pseudo BB is released, the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally elected, and the operation symbol of the RT2 transition replay is on the effective line (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If it is not displayed, a pseudo BB signal is output. Alternatively, when the pseudo BB is released, the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally elected, and the operation symbol of the RT3 transition replay is on the effective line (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If it is not displayed in, a pseudo BB signal is output.

When the pseudo RB is released, the main control unit 100 takes the opportunity that the bonus replay 2 is internally won in the RT3 state (and the reverse push notification condition is satisfied) in which the actual bonus is not internally won. The pseudo RB signal is output from OFF to ON by the final operation of the stop switch. At this time, regardless of whether or not the BAR symbol is displayed in a straight line, the pseudo RB signal is turned from OFF to ON when the third stop button operation is released. However, if the stop button unit 10 is not operated in the operation order notified by the player, the pseudo RB signal is OF.
It is designed to be turned on from F. For example, when the pseudo RB is released, when the push order bell is won in either the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the bumps are displayed (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If there is no payout, a pseudo RB signal is output, but if a small winning combination wins, for example, if there is one payout, the pseudo RB signal is not output. Alternatively, when the pseudo RB is released, the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally elected, and the operation symbol of the RT2 transition replay is on the effective line (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If it is not displayed in, a pseudo RB signal is output. Alternatively, when the pseudo RB is released, the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally elected, and the operation symbol of the RT3 transition replay is on the effective line (despite the notification of the operation order of the stop switch). If it is not displayed in, a pseudo RB signal is output.

36 to 37 are schematic views of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. FIG. 38 is a schematic view of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device, and displays an outline of the flow of the image until the end of one pseudo-bonus.

The main control unit 100 controls not only the winning combination lottery but also the ball ejection performance (assist function). After the states of FIGS. 35 (B) and 35 (C), the main control unit 100 delays the progress of the game by putting it in a freeze state for several seconds, and transfers the determined pseudo bonus and the number of initial 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 this freeze state, and displays the number of initial games in time. For example, since 5 minutes is equivalent to one game, 180 minutes in FIG. 36 (A) is 36 games. The sub-control unit 160 displays "2 hours 60 minutes" as the remaining game in the upper right corner of the pseudo BB start screen, and sets the clock accessory 50 at 9:00 (the position where the game of 36 games is exactly 12 o'clock). To match.

For example, by the time the start screen of this pseudo BB is displayed, a game (number of digestive advantageous games) as an advantageous section of 100 games is executed via the high-probability game (rare role) in FIG. 31 → waiting for a pseudo bonus. Suppose you did. This advantageous section is a section in which the instruction function may be activated (a section in which the instruction function is activated at least once), and any game as long as the end condition is within the maximum number of advantageous games (for example, within MAX 1500 games). You can decide on a number. In this case, the number of digestive advantageous games is already 100 games, and if the maximum number of advantageous games is 1500 games, the number of remaining advantageous games that can be executed is 1400 games. Further, since the execution of the 36 games (180 minutes) shown in FIG. 36 (A) is determined at the start of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 determines the number of games that can be added (the number of remaining advantageous games) when the additional lottery is executed. Number of games to be executed) Lottery will be drawn within the range of 1364 games. That is, the main control unit 100 refers to the number of remaining games in the section advantageous for processing such as additional lottery of ART. Further, the main control unit 100 refers to the number of remaining games of the displayed ART, and weakens (or eliminates) the additional lottery so as not to exceed the number of additional games that can be added. In other words, the display effect device 11 displays the number of advantageous games that can be executed, and the main control unit 100 updates the displayed number of advantageous games and the maximum number of games that can be increased according to the progress of the advantageous games. When determining the number of additional games according to the result of the winning combination lottery, the number of advantageous games to be increased is determined by referring to the maximum number of games that can be increased. The main control unit 100 transmits the determined increasing number of advantageous games to the sub control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 selects and displays the increase effect to be displayed on the display effect device 11 from the plurality of increase effects based on the number of advantageous games received.

Further, the main control unit 100 determines by lottery how many games to play the first half of the pseudo BB when the pseudo BB rushes. Even if the determined initial number of games in the first half of the pseudo BB is 53 games, the sub-control unit 160 wins by the alignment lottery, and the 180 minutes in FIG. 36 (A) and the clock accessory 50 are set as the initial time 9 It may be set to 0:00. In this case, the number of excess games is 17 (17 for 53-36), and the sub-control unit 160 uses the clock accessory 50 to stop the time for the excess 17 games. For example, at the initial time of 9:00, a rewind of 1 hour (12 games) occurs at 11:00, and even though one game has progressed, the minute hand rattles but does not advance by 5 minutes. Perform 5 times during the first half of the pseudo BB. In addition, after the end of one game, the minute hand is turned back for 10 minutes. That is, when the total number of games (53 games) exceeds the predetermined number of games (36 games), the long hand is 5 minutes (first predetermined amount) and the short hand is 1/12 even if one special game progresses. There are times when an effect is performed that does not move the time (second predetermined amount). However, in addition to these, there are a plurality of production patterns.

When the main control unit 100 receives the operation of the start lever 9 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. 23, the attack power and the defensive power of the hero Execute a point lottery to decide and an additional lottery for the number of games (hours). 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 combination lottery result. .. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the group combination information and the pressing order information as the combination lottery result, the pressing order of the stop button unit 10 required to win the bell small combination (FRU1) is yellow (suggested by the bell small combination). It is indicated by circles and numbers 1 to 3 (see FIG. 36 (B)). In this case, the number 1 meaning the first stop operation is displayed in a large yellow circle, and the voice of the main character such as Dracula or a princess pronounces "Naka". However, if the player mistakenly displays a bumpy eye, the screen shifts to RT1 in FIG. 30, and in that case, the same display is displayed when the push order replay is won in order to shift to RT2 or RT3 again. It is designed to 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 combination lottery result. When the player correctly operates the middle stop button 10b, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle in the center, and expands and displays the number 2 meaning the second stop operation to the large yellow circle. (See FIG. 36 (C)).

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, which means the third stop operation, into a large yellow circle. (See FIG. 37 (A)). 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. 37 (B)). (See), the number of payouts 14 is sequentially added to Total "0" to change to 14 (see FIG. 37 (C)). As a display mode when the numbers are added in order, in Total, 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 ... → 13 → 14, and one game ends.

The main control unit 100 stores the number of games digested from the start of the first half of the pseudo BB, and FIG. 38 (A) is a push of right → middle → left in the final game (36 times or 180 minutes) of the first half of the pseudo BB. The order small combination 4-1 (see FIG. 25) shows the state of being internally elected. When the stop button unit 10 is operated in the order of pressing right → middle → left, the main control unit 100 wins a small bell and pays out 14 game media (see FIG. 38 (B)), and pseudo BB. It is determined whether or not the end condition of the first half (36 games digested or 180 minutes have passed) is satisfied, and when the end condition is satisfied, the pseudo BB first half is ended, and the sub-control unit 160 increases the number of totals by 167. Display that.

The main control unit 100 plays two games after the end of the first half of the pseudo BB to prepare for the battle, and the sub control unit 160 transforms the main character from a child to an adult. Further, in the latter half of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 battles with any of a plurality of enemy generals (enemy characters) based on the points (attack power and defensive power) accumulated in the first half of the pseudo BB, and 1 A transition lottery to the mission game is executed every time (12 games). When the main control unit 100 wins the transition lottery, after playing the mission game, it returns to the same time in the latter half of the pseudo BB and digests the rest. In addition, the mission game becomes successful if you draw the specified small role the specified number of times, and then you win the enemy general by damaging the enemy general. When the main control unit 100 finishes the latter half of the pseudo BB in this way, the pseudo BB signal of the external centralized terminal plate 170 is temporarily turned off (Low signal) from ON (High signal) even though the RT3 state is maintained. Then, the addition and judgment game is executed, and when the battle is won, the addition stock lottery is performed and the game shifts to the pseudo bonus waiting state. If there is a bonus stock, it will shift to the pseudo bonus waiting. On the other hand, when the main control unit 100 loses the battle, it is put into a short freeze state of about 3 seconds and shifts to a high-probability game (long cycle) (see FIG. 38 (C)). On the bonus end screen, the sub-control unit 160 displays 925 totals, x3 to indicate that the BIG bonus has been performed once, and x2 to indicate that the REG bonus has been performed twice. Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the start of the high-probability game (long period) by setting the clock accessory 50 to 0:00.

Details of the battle game (pseudo BB second half): In the first half of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 has already determined the attack level (attack power) and the defense level (defense power: shield point) according to the role lottery result. .. At the start of the first battle game, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to make the hero invincible, and if it wins, sets an invincible flag. When this invincibility flag is set, the hero will be damaged by the attack from the enemy general (enemy character) and the defense level will be lowered, but the lottery for defeat will be invalid, so the hero will definitely win (that is, the hero). Will not lose). Further, when the invincibility flag is on, the sub-control unit 160 draws a lottery as to whether or not the premier ally character appears, and if the ally character is won, the ally character is displayed on the display effect device 11 to indicate that the ally character has become invincible.

In addition, at the start of the first battle game, a lottery is executed to decide which of the plurality of enemy generals to battle. The multiple enemy generals are composed of 6 people, Zako Enemy General 1-Zako Enemy General 4 and Boss Enemy General 1-Boss Enemy General 2, and Zako according to the number of times he has won the big bonus (winning number N). The enemy general lottery table is selected. The strength of the enemy general is Zako enemy general 1 <Zako enemy general 2 <Zako enemy general 3 <Zako enemy general 4, but the expected value of profit when defeated is the opposite relationship of the enemy general's strength It has become. In the first big bonus, since the number of wins is 0, the lottery is performed using the Zako enemy general lottery table 0, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 1 is 60%, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 2 is 25%, The winning probability of Zako Enemy General 3 is 10%, and that of Zako Enemy General 4 is 5%. The number of wins N is stored in the number of wins counter, and 1 is added each time a big bonus is won. In addition, the Zako enemy general is called a normal enemy general, and the boss enemy general is called a special enemy general.

In the second big bonus, since the number of wins is 1, the lottery is performed using the Zako enemy general lottery table 1, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 1 is 5%, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 2 is 60%, The winning probability of Zako Enemy General 3 is 25%, and that of Zako Enemy General 4 is 10%. In the third big bonus, since the number of wins is 2, the lottery is performed using the Zako enemy general lottery table 2, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 1 is 10%, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 2 is 5%, The winning probability of Zako Enemy General 3 is 60%, and that of Zako Enemy General 4 is 25%. In the 4th big bonus, since the number of wins is 3, the lottery is performed using the Zako enemy general lottery table 3, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 1 is 25%, the winning probability of Zako enemy general 2 is 10%, The winning probability of Zako Enemy General 3 is 5%, and that of Zako Enemy General 4 is 60%.

In the 5th big bonus, since the number of wins is 4, either boss enemy general 1 or boss enemy general 2 is selected with a 50% chance, but the strength of the enemy general and the profit when defeated are The expected values are the same, and different effects are executed depending on the boss enemy general 1 or the boss enemy general 2. The number of wins counter is cleared to 0 after the character lottery of boss enemy general 1 and boss enemy general 2 in the fifth big bonus. Also, the win count counter will not be cleared even if the regular bonus is entered in the middle, but it will be cleared if you lose with the big bonus.

The main control unit 100 gives a rough amount of damage to the enemy general according to the result of the lottery (including unwinning) (damage group: no damage, small damage, medium damage, large damage, fixed damage). Type. Also called "degree of expected value") is decided by lottery. If the result of the role lottery is a push order small role, a rare small role, or a special replay role, inflicted damage will always occur (that is, no damage will be selected). On the other hand, if the result of the role lottery is a normal replay role or a non-winning (loss), no damage may be selected by the lottery, but conversely, depending on the lottery, the damage given to the enemy general will be given. The fixed damage of the damage group is to take away all the HP (hit points) of the enemy general, and the victory is confirmed. No damage means that the damage given to the enemy general is 0 (that is, the HP of the enemy general cannot be reduced), and when there is no damage, the HP of the main character may be deprived. The expected value (average) of the number of damages given is large, medium and small for each of large damage, medium damage and small damage, and is determined by lottery using a lottery table according to large, medium and small.

FIG. 52 is a small combination group conversion list.

If the big bonus 1 of the actual bonus is won during the battle game (during the scramble game), the game shifts to the actual bonus game after that. During this actual bonus game, if multiple types of re-games are drawn and the special re-games are internally elected, the jewel symbols can be aligned (aligned) in the center. When the special replay combination is internally elected, the main control unit 100 transmits a lighting command for lighting the blue color of the jewel lamp of the magic team accessory 51 to the sub control unit 160. Further, each time the special re-game combination is internally elected, a lighting command is transmitted, and a lighting command for lighting the sub-control unit 160 one by one in the order of yellow, green, and red is transmitted. That is, the jewel lamp of the magic team 51 has a non-lighting state, a blue lighting state, a blue-yellow lighting state, a blue-yellow-green lighting state, and a blue-yellow-green-red lighting state. When the special re-game combination is internally elected in this fully lit state, the main control unit 100 executes a stock lottery for ART games in the range of 1 to 7, and issues a lighting command to the sub-control unit 160 to light the center lamp. Send.

When all four jewel lamps are not lit (non-lit state) and the normal replay 1 is won, the main control unit 100 is in the non-internal BB1 state (the actual bonus is not internally won) and Both inside BB1 (when the actual bonus is internally won), the winning combination conversion process is executed assuming that the replay is won. When the normal replay 2 is won in the non-lighting state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the replay is won if it is inside BB1 and the chance eye is won if it is inside BB1. When the normal replay 3 is won in the non-lighting state, the winning combination conversion process is performed on the assumption that the chance eye is won both inside the BB1 non-internal and inside the BB1.

Of the four jewel lamps, when only blue is lit (blue lit state) and the normal replay 1 is won, the main control unit 100 wins the bell both inside the BB1 and inside the BB1. As a result, the winning combination conversion process is executed. When the normal replay 2 is won in the blue lighting state, the winning combination conversion process is executed assuming that the bell is won if it is inside BB1 and the chance eye is won if it is inside BB1. When the normal replay 3 is won in the blue lighting state, the winning combination conversion process is performed on the assumption that the chance eye is won both inside the BB1 non-internal and inside the BB1.

Of the four jewel lamps, when the common bell 1 is won in the state where the yellow is not lit (yellow is not lit), the main control unit 100 wins the bell if it is inside the BB1 and inside the BB1. If it is medium, it is assumed that the weak rare role has been won, and the winning combination conversion process is executed. When the common bell 2 is won in the yellow non-lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the bell is won if it is inside BB1 and the strong rare combination is won if it is inside BB1. When the push order bell is won in the yellow non-lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the bell is won in both the inside of BB1 and the inside of BB1.

Of the four jewel lamps, when the common bell 1 is elected in the state where yellow is lit (yellow lit state), the main control unit 100 wins the weak rare role if it is inside BB1 and BB1. If it is inside, it is assumed that the strong rare role has been won, and the winning combination conversion process is executed. When the common bell 2 is won in the yellow lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the weak rare combination is won if it is inside BB1 and the fixed combination is won if it is inside BB1. When the push order bell is won in the yellow lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the bell has been won both inside BB1 and inside BB1.

If a weak watermelon is won in a state where the green is not lit (green is not lit) among the four jewel lamps, the main control unit 100 wins a weak rare role both inside BB1 and inside BB1. As a result, the winning combination conversion process is executed. When the strong watermelon is won in the green non-lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the strong rare combination is won in both the inside of BB1 and the inside of BB1.

When a weak watermelon is won in a state where green is lit (green lit state) among the four jewel lamps, the main control unit 100 wins a strong rare role both inside BB1 and inside BB1. As a result, the winning combination conversion process is executed. When a strong watermelon is won in the green lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the fixed combination has been won in both the non-internal BB1 and the internal BB1.

When a weak cherry is won in a state where the red is not lit (red is not lit) among the four jewel lamps, the main control unit 100 plays a weak rare role both inside the BB1 and inside the BB1. The winning combination conversion process is executed assuming that the player has won. When the strong cherry is won in the red non-lit state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the strong rare combination is won in both the inside of BB1 and the inside of BB1.

When a weak cherry is won in a state where red is lit (red lit state) among the four jewel lamps, the main control unit 100 wins a strong rare role both inside BB1 and inside BB1. If so, the winning combination conversion process is executed. When the strong cherry is won in the red lighting state, the winning combination conversion process is performed assuming that the fixed combination has been won in both the non-internal BB1 and the internal BB1.

The main control unit 100 determines the number of damages to be given by lottery according to the determined damage group. For example, when a large damage is determined, a large damage lottery table is selected, and the average number of damages given by the lottery is 100 points. On the other hand, when the small damage is determined, the small damage lottery table is selected, and the average number of damages given by the lottery is 10 points. When the main control unit 100 determines the number of damages to be given, the main control unit 100 determines the amount of damages given by multiplying the number of damages given by the attack level (1 to 5) of the main character and the magnification (1 to 3) according to the stay stage. For example, if the main character's attack level is 4, the stay stage is 3 (magnification 3), and the number of damages given is 20, the amount of damage given is 240 (4 x 3 x 20) points. If the enemy general's HP is 1000 points, the amount of damage given is 240 points, and the remaining 760 points. When the enemy general's HP reaches 0 points, the hero wins.

The main control unit 100 is a lottery (capture lottery) to steal the SP (shield point) of the main character when the role lottery result is a normal replay (or including an unwinned prize at the time of a fall due to a push order error) and the damage group is no damage. ) To determine in the range of 0 points to 3 points. The main character's SP is a maximum of 10 points, and even if it reaches 0 points, it will not be defeated immediately, and the number of times until it falls in a lottery using the same capture lottery table is decided in advance (reduction of memory used) Become). For example, even if the main character's SP is 1 point and 3 points are won in the capture lottery, the SP will only be 0 points, and it can be held once.

As described above, the main control unit 100 executes the invincible lottery of the main character at the start of the first battle game, but further determines the number of times until the fall (defeat), so that the number of falls has already been determined. There is. However, if the player does not fall even after executing the fall lottery eight times (predetermined number of times), the undefeated battle flag (undefeated flag) is set to win the game. The main control unit 100 determines whether or not there is no damage on the assumption that the combination lottery result is a normal replay, and if there is no damage, the main control unit 100 determines in the range of 0 points to 3 points by the capture lottery. If the capture lottery is 0 points, the main control unit 100 draws with a hero defeat rate of 25%, if the capture lottery is 1 point, it draws with a hero defeat rate of 50%, and if the capture lottery is 2 points. , If the hero's defeat rate is 75% and the capture lottery is 3 points, the hero's defeat rate is 90%. For example, the first lottery determines whether or not there is no damage, and if there is no damage (because there is damage given), the first lottery will not fall. Next, it is decided whether or not there is no damage in the second lottery, and if there is no damage, if the capture lottery is 0 points, the hero will be drawn with a defeat rate of 25%, and if it is unsuccessful, it will not fall the second time. .. Next, decide whether or not there is no damage in the third lottery, and if there is no damage, if the capture lottery is 2 points, the hero will be drawn with a defeat rate of 75%, and if it is not won, the third time will also fall. do not do. Next, decide whether or not there is no damage in the 4th lottery, and if there is no damage, if the capture lottery is 2 points, the hero will be drawn with a defeat rate of 50%, and if it is won, it will be the 4th time to fall. Is decided. In this way, if the player does not fall even after executing the fall lottery eight times (predetermined number of times), the undefeated battle flag indicating the winning state is set (that is, the winning state is achieved by winning eight times in a row).

In other words, during the special game, the capture game execution means for executing the capture game in which the displayed enemy character and the ally character compete for points, and the game in which the defeat condition is established by the ally's points being robbed, the capture game It is provided with a game number determination means for determining the number of games until the end condition is satisfied. There is a mutual role in the role to be drawn internally, and the mutual role is a role that may take the points of the enemy or the points of the ally. In the capture game, the capture game execution means is the inside. If the result of the lottery is the above-mentioned mutual role, it is decided whether or not to take the enemy's points, and if it is not taken, a lottery to take the points of the ally within a predetermined range is performed to determine the taken points, and the number of games The determination means determines the number of games by executing the end lottery according to the capture points by the capture lottery before the defeat condition is satisfied.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for determining a capture lottery and a fall lottery.

Since the main control unit 100 executes the capture lottery and the fall lottery with one lottery table corresponding to the enemy character, the memory capacity of the ROM 101 can be reduced. The main control unit 100 selects a lottery table corresponding to the enemy character in step S300, and selects a random number value Rd from the random number values generated within a predetermined random number range (values 0 to 65535) in step S305. Extract (Note that the pseudo-random number counter value can also be the random number value Rd). The main control unit 100 sets the value of the number of loops N to 0 in step S310, and subtracts the number Pn to be stored corresponding to the number of loops N (0 in this case) from the random number value Rd in step S315. The random value is set to Rd, and the process proceeds to step S320.

The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the random number value Rd exceeds 0 (positive value) in step S320, and if it exceeds 0, the value obtained by adding 1 to N in step S325 is set as a new N. The value obtained by subtracting the number Pn stored corresponding to the number of loops N (1 in this case) from the random number value Rd in step S315 is used as the new random number value Rd, and the process proceeds to step S315, and this loop is performed until the end condition is satisfied. repeat. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 determines that the end condition is satisfied if the random number value Rd does not exceed 0, and whether or not the SP (shield point) of the main character exceeds 0 (positive value) in step S330. To judge. If the main control unit 100 exceeds the limit, the process proceeds to step S335, the value of the number of loops N is used as it is as the number of capture shields (capture shield points), and the value obtained by subtracting the number of capture shields from the current SP of the main character in step S340. Ends this subroutine as the SP of the new hero. On the other hand, if the SP of the main character does not exceed 0 in step S330, the main control unit 100 stores the defeat rate corresponding to the number of loops N (winning probability: in the above case, the capture lottery is defeated at N = 0 points. The rate 25%, N = 1 point defeat rate 50%, N = 2 points defeat rate 75%, N = 3 points defeat rate 90%) are read as data, and the defeat lottery is executed in step S350 to execute this subroutine. To finish.

The main control unit 100 selects a lottery table that stores a plurality of numbers in order, extracts one random number value Rd from the random number values generated within a predetermined random number range, and extracts the extracted random number value. By sequentially subtracting the random number from Rd, it is determined whether or not the predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the number of loops N is obtained. The main control unit 100 calculates data based on the number of loops N reduced until the end condition is satisfied, and executes game processing using this data. For example, as a calculation operation, a multiplication of the number of loops N and a predetermined number (12 times) is executed, and a game process is performed using the data of 12 × N.

When the result of the role lottery is a small role (attacking role), the main control unit 100 decides whether or not to change the normal replay role (defensive role) to a role that steals the enemy's points (change the treatment) by the change lottery. decide. When the change lottery is won, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of continuous games (game sections) that immobilize the opponent, and produces an effect of stopping the enemy's time. For example, if the number of continuous games is 5 and the normal replay role is won in the 2nd and 4th games, the property is changed to the push order small role (giving damage group) being won, and the battle as described above. The point capture process in the game is performed. As a result, during the number of continuous games, even if the replay role is won, the player is not attacked, so that the player can feel secure.

When the normal replay combination is continuously won, the main control unit 100 determines by lottery whether or not to shift the stay stage. When the transition lottery is won, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of continuous games (game section) with the transition destination of either stage 2 having a magnification of 2 or stage 3 having a magnification of 3 times. As a result, the attack power is doubled or tripled during the number of continuous games, and the player has a chance to reverse one shot.

The main control unit 100 executes a lottery to activate the mission game when the minute hand of the clock accessory 50 changes from 11 to 12. If this activation lottery is won, a special mission game starts when the clock accessory 50 points to 12 o'clock and the start lever is operated. As the content of this mission, for example, if the push order small role is won three times within 10 games, or if the target small role is won a specified number of times, the battle victory is confirmed in the mission.

Details of the pseudo RB: When activating the pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 delays the progress of the game by putting it in a freeze state for several seconds after the state shown in FIG. 35 (C), and starts the pseudo BB during this freeze state. The screen is displayed, and the initial number of games is displayed in hours (120 minutes). As with the pseudo BB, 5 minutes is equivalent to 1 game, so 120 minutes will be 24 games. The sub-control unit 160 displays "1 hour and 60 minutes" as the remaining game in the upper right corner of the pseudo BB start screen, and sets the clock accessory 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, reaches the clear point in the second half of the pseudo RB, and determines whether or not the clear condition is satisfied. Express the success or failure by directing. When the main control unit 100 finishes the latter half of the pseudo RB, the pseudo RB signal of the external centralized terminal plate 170 is temporarily turned off (Low signal) from ON (High signal) to be added and added even though the RT3 state is maintained. The judgment game is executed, and when the clearing condition is satisfied, an additional stock lottery is performed to shift to the pseudo-bonus waiting state, while when the clearing condition is not met, the game shifts to a high-probability game (long cycle).

Here, referring to FIGS. 30 and 31, in all the gaming states in 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 internally, you will not win a prize in the game, and you will always be waiting for the actual bonus (internal). This bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 type BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning, the operation (winning), or the end of the bonus 1. The RT0 state and the RT1 state in FIG. 30 have a high probability of loss, and in the carry-over state in which the bonus 1 after the next game is internally won, if the loss occurs, the bonus 1 is not related to the operation order and operation timing of the stop button unit 10. Instead, you will definitely 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 winning combination or a replay winning combination is won in all of the lottery areas. In the RT3 state, if the BB1 is carried over, the BB1 cannot be won.

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

The small winning combination (common bell) in any push order means that the small winning combination (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop button part 10, while the bonus 1 is internally won. In the carry-over state, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 10a, when one of the multiple types of one small winning combination that has been won at the same time is won, and when the operation symbol of the bonus 1 is displayed. It is a duplicate winning small role. There are three types of common bells, common bell 1 to common bell 3, and the player cannot aim at one small role by looking at the stop shape of the symbol at the time of the second stop.

The common bell 1 pulls in the bell symbol regardless of how the player operates the stop button portion 10 (regardless of the pressing order or operation timing) in the non-carry-over state in which the bonus 1 is not internally won. A small role always wins. On the other hand, 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 in the carry-over state in which the bonus 1 is internally won. Regardless of the timing, the bell pattern is pulled in and the bell small role always wins. However, if the player operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop operation (first stop operation of the specific reel) during the BB carry-over, the symbols (replay 1, replay 2 or replay) constituting 18 types of obstructive small wins Stop any one of 3) on the effective line. The operation symbol 1 of the 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, since the operation symbol 2 of bonus 1 is on the left drum 2a (replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3), on the middle drum 2b (replay 2 / replay 3), and on the right drum 2c (BAR / jewel / watermelon 1). , It is a symbol common to the bonus 1 regardless of which of the symbols (replay 1, replay 2 or replay 3) constituting the obstruction small role is stopped.

In the carry-over state, when the player operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop operation, the main control unit 100 is, for example, No. The replay 3 symbol of 1 is stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 40 (A)). In this state, there is a possibility that the inhibition small winning combination 07 to 09 or the inhibition small winning combination 16 to 18 and the bonus 1 can be won, but the inhibition small winning combination 01 to 06 or the inhibition small winning combination 10 to 15 cannot be won. When the player operates the middle stop button 10b in the second stop operation, the main control unit 100 receives, for example, No. The BAR symbol of 2 is stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 40 (B)). In this state, only the possibility of winning the inhibition small winning combination 07 or the inhibiting small winning combination 16 and the bonus 1 remains. That is, both the two obstructive small roles and the bonus 1 are in the tempai state. Finally, the player presses the right stop button 10c in the third stop operation. When operated at the timing when the BAR symbol of 2 can be pulled in, the main control unit 100 stops the BAR symbol on the effective line, wins the inhibition small winning combination 07, and the bell symbols are aligned in the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 40 (C)). In addition, No. At the timing when the 18 jewel symbols can be pulled in, the jewel symbol is pulled in and the obstructive small winning combination 16 wins (not shown). On the other hand, the player presses the right stop button 10c in the third stop operation. No. 2 BAR symbol and No. When neither of the 18 jewel symbols is operated at the timing when neither of them can be retracted, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 1 symbol and the bonus 1 is won (see FIG. 40 (D)).

Since FIG. 41 (A) is in the same state as FIG. 40 (A), the description is incorporated. When the player operates the right stop button 10c in the second stop operation, the main control unit 100 receives, for example, No. The 13 watermelon 1 symbols are stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 41 (B)). In this state, only the possibility of winning the inhibition small winning combination 09 or the inhibiting small winning combination 17 and the bonus 1 remains. That is, both the two obstructive small roles and the bonus 1 are in the tempai state. Finally, the player presses the middle stop button 10b by the third stop operation. When the 10 jewel symbols are operated at the timing of pulling in, the main control unit 100 stops the jewel symbols on the effective line, wins the inhibition small winning combination 17, and the bell symbols are aligned in the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 41 (C)). In addition, No. 15 and No. At the timing when the cherry symbol of 18 can be pulled in, the cherry symbol is pulled in and the inhibition small role 09 wins (not shown). On the other hand, when the player operates the right stop button 10c at the timing when neither the jewel symbol nor the cherry symbol can be retracted in the third stop operation, the main control unit 100 retracts the replay 3 symbol (or the replay 2 symbol). Bonus 1 wins (see FIG. 41 (D)).

FIG. 57 is a design layout of the drum.

On each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a rotating drum band (not shown) on which the left drum symbol, the middle drum symbol, and the right drum symbol are drawn goes around the outer periphery of each drum. It is stuck on.

Each sash has a different arrangement of symbols (red seven symbol, blue seven symbol, BAR symbol, cherry 1 symbol, cherry 2 symbol, watermelon symbol, bell symbol, replay symbol, ball 1 symbol, ball 2 symbol 10). 20 types) are arranged. Since the combination display determination diagram of the symbols is the same as that of FIG. 22, the description thereof will be incorporated.

FIG. 58 is a payout table during normal operation and single bonus operation.

When all three reels (rotary cylinders or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 determines a combination display of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line (see FIG. 22).

(1) Single Bonus 1 (SB1: Normal character): Replay on the left drum 2a, bell on the middle drum 2b, blue 7 / cherry 1 / ball 1 on the right drum 2c, and stop on the effective line. Is 0 and only the next game is given a single bonus 1 (SB1 is activated). SB1 has no omissions, and the bell design is displayed like a small V-shape, and the operation design is always displayed (100% pull-in). In the single bonus game, the winning area of the upper bell role (increasing role) described later increases. Since this SB1 does not change the RT, the probability of winning the replay does not change. There is a function as a chance eye.

(2) Single Bonus 2 (SB2: Ordinary character): When the bell on the left drum 2a, the watermelon on the middle drum 2b, and the watermelon on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stop, the number of acquired cards is 0 and the next one. Single bonus 2 is given only for games (SB2 is activated). SB2 has no omissions, and it looks like a watermelon symbol has been missed, and the operation symbol is always displayed (100% pull-in). In the single bonus game, the winning area of the upper bell role (increasing role) described later increases. Since this SB2 does not change the RT, the probability of winning the replay does not change. There is a function as a chance eye.

(3) Middle bell: This is the name of the role when the bell symbols are aligned on the effective line of each drum and stop, and the number of acquired cards is 14.

(4) Lower right bell: For example, when the replay on the left drum 2a, the bell on the middle drum 2b, and the replay on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol is displayed on the lower right and the lower right bell wins. To do. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be 14.

(5) Upper bell: For example, when the left drum 2a is replayed, the middle drum 2b is watermelon, and the right drum 2c is blue 7 aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol is displayed on the upper drum and the upper bell wins a prize. It is an increasing role during single bonus games, and the number of medals (game media) acquired is 14.

(6) Middle watermelon: For example, when the watermelon on the left drum 2a, the watermelon on the middle drum 2b, and the watermelon on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the watermelon pattern is displayed in a straight line in the middle stage, and the middle watermelon wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be 14.

(7) Lower right watermelon: For example, when the bell on the left drum 2a, the watermelon on the middle drum 2b, and the red 7 on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stop, the watermelon pattern is displayed in a straight line on the lower right, and the lower right watermelon. Will win a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be 14.

(8) Middle cherry: For example, when the left drum 2a has the 9th cherry 1, the middle drum 2b has the 19th BAR, and the right drum 2c has the 14th cherry 1 on the effective line, the middle cherry wins a prize. To do. The number of medals (game media) won will be two. It is possible to display all three BAR symbols on the lower right. The role of middle cherry is a trigger for the freeze lottery, and when won, a freeze effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed, and a pseudo bonus is immediately released.

(9) Double cherry (weak cherry): For example, when the 8th BAR on the left drum 2a, the cherry 1 or cherry 2 on the middle drum 2b, and the bell on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stop, it moves to the upper right. Two cherry symbols are displayed, and double cherries win a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be two.

(10) Triple cherry (strong cherry): For example, when the 8th BAR on the left drum 2a, the cherry 1 or cherry 2 on the middle drum 2b, and the 11th watermelon 2 on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped. , Three cherry symbols are displayed in the upper right corner, and triple cherries win a prize. The number of medals won will be two.

(11) Multiple types of 1-card combination 1-n: For example, when the left drum 2a is replayed, the middle drum 2b is BAR, and the right drum 2c is blue 7 aligned on the effective line and stopped, the 1-card combination 1 wins. .. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is one. This 1-card combination is a small combination for stop control, and there are multiple types of 1-card combination 1 to 1-card combination n (n is a natural number of 2 or more), but the same applies to the other 1-card combination, so explanations will be given. Omit.

(12) Normal replay: This is the role name when the replay symbols are aligned on the effective line for each drum, and no medals are awarded for this, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. it can. It is effective even if it is arranged continuously after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is unsuccessful. A medal is automatically inserted before the start of the game, and the next game can be played by operating the start lever 9 of the player. When a normal replay is internally won by a random number lottery, the RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and the replay symbol is always displayed. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned horizontally in the center. Even if the normal replay operation symbol is displayed on the effective line, the replay probability does not change.

(13) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, a role name when BAR is on the left drum 2a, replay is on the middle drum 2b, and watermelon is on the right drum 2c on the effective line, whereas the medal is Although it is not acquired, the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned downward to the right. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 1 is activated and the replay probability fluctuates, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (so-called fall replay). Similarly, as a replay role that shifts to the RT1 state, there is also a small mountain replay in which the replay symbol is displayed in a small mountain shape.

(14) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): For example, the role name when the left drum 2a is replayed, the middle drum 2b is replayed, and the right drum 2c has bells aligned on the effective line, whereas the medal is Although it is not acquired, the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. When the RT2 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 2 is activated and the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT2 state is entered.

(15) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, the role name when the left drum 2a is replayed, the middle drum 2b is replayed, and the right drum 2c has watermelons aligned on the effective line, whereas the medal is Although it is not acquired, the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 3 is activated and the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT2 state is entered. The RT3 state and the RT2 state have the same re-game probability of about 2/3, but the types of re-game combinations to be won are different.

(16) Chance replay: For example, there is a chance replay in which the left drum 2a is replayed, the middle drum 2b is replayed, and the right drum 2c is aligned with cherries on the effective line, but the replay symbol is displayed as if it was missed.

(17) Bonus Replay 1: This is the role name when the Red Seven symbols are aligned on the effective line of each drum and stopped. When the big bonus is won as a pseudo-bonus, the push order in which bonus replay 1 can be stopped and the target symbol (red seven / blue seven) are displayed.

(18) Bonus Replay 2: This is the role name when the blue seven symbols are aligned on the effective line of each drum and stopped. When the Super Big Bonus is won as a pseudo-bonus, the push order in which Bonus Replay 2 can be stopped and the target symbol (Red Seven / Blue Seven) are displayed. As another bonus replay 2, the left drum 2a has the 5th watermelon, the middle drum 2b has the 4th red seven, and the right drum 2c has the 5th red seven all on the effective line and stops, and the blue in the upper straight line. Some display Seven.

(19) Bonus Replay 3: This is the role name when the left drum 2a has the 3rd red seven, the middle drum 2b has the 4th red seven, and the right drum 2c has the 15th BAR on the effective line. When the regular bonus is won as a pseudo-bonus, the push order in which the bonus replay 3 can be stopped and the target symbol (red seven / red seven / BAR) are displayed. In (12) normal replay to (19) bonus replay 3, a plurality of types of replay combinations are won at the same time, and in particular, a predetermined replay combination according to the operation order wins a prize. Called push order replay.

(20) Small winning combination in push order (bell role in pushing order) (1 to m): RT fluctuation trigger symbol displayed on the effective line when the small winning combination in pushing order is missed when the small winning combination is won. It is a fall symbol), and when any one of the special symbols is displayed, the replay probability fluctuates and the state shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when a bell is displayed on the left drum 2a, a bell is displayed on the middle drum 2b, and a watermelon is displayed on the effective line on the right drum 2c (the falling symbol is displayed), the game state shifts to the RT1 state (other bumps are omitted). To do). The main control unit 100 manages the push order small combination and the push order replay together as a group combination (or push order group combination), and during non-AT (while the assist function is not activated), the push order small combination Alternatively, regardless of which of the push order replays is internally won, the information that the group combination has been won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. 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 performs an effect based on the winning combination information.

59 to 61 are combination tables (simultaneous winning patterns of small winning combinations) of condition devices for small winning combinations in push order.

The push order small winning combination is that when the operation order of the stop button section 10 (pressing order of the stop button section 10) is correct, the bell small winning combination (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won, but when the answer is incorrect. Displays when one of the multiple types of one-card small wins (inhibition small wins) that has been won at the same time is won, and one of the multiple Koboshi eyes (missing symbols of the bell small wins). It is a duplicate winning small role that sometimes happens. Since this push order small role wins in 1/3 x 1/2, it can be said that it is a 6-choice small role (1/6 winning small role).

In the push order bell 1 group, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the left stop button 10a. There are three types of push order bells 1 to 1 to push order bells 1-3, so the player should not miss one role by looking at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel. In addition, the stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the symbol. The push order bell 1 is a double push order type push order small winning combination, and the purpose is to prevent the winning of the first small winning combination (bell small winning combination: FRU1) and the first small winning combination with the highest payout for the purpose of winning a prize. 2 types of 2nd small combination (in this case, 6 types of 1 small combination (FRU18, FRU22, FRU15, FRU19, FRU20: Replay-Red 7-Blue 7, ..., Replay)) -Ball 2-Blue 7), or the third small role (FRU4: (cherry / watermelon 2) on the left drum, bell on the middle drum, (watermelon) on the right drum, for the purpose of hindering the winning of the first small role. / Small wins that can be won in any of the four types of symbol combination display of ball 2) are won at the same time (see push order bell 1-1 in Fig. 59). The first stop operation is not possible for the second small win group. In the case of a correct answer, there is a possibility that any one of the symbols will stop and only two second small wins out of the six second small wins will win. For the third small win, the first stop operation is the correct answer. So, if the second stop operation is incorrect, you will definitely win a prize. However, you can also miss it at the timing of the third stop operation. The first small winning combination is a specific small winning combination, a purpose small winning combination, or a winning prize. Also called a small role.

In the push order bell 2 group, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the right stop button 10c. Since there are three types of push order bell groups 2 from push order bells 2-1 to push order bells 2-3, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel as in the push order bell 1. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss one reel. The push order bell 2-1 changes the stop control (correct answer push order) by further winning the push order bell 1-1 by the FUR 12. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push order bell 1 is used.

In the push order bell group 3, the correct first stop operation is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the left stop button 10a. There are three types of push order bells 3 in the push order bell 3 group, from push order bells 3-1 to push order bells 3-3.
The player cannot operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss the winning combination by looking at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel. Hereinafter, the same explanation as in the push order bell 1 group is used.

In the push order bell 4 group, the correct first stop operation is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the middle stop button 10b. Since there are three types of push order bells 4 groups, push order bells 4-1 to push order bells 4-3, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel as in the push order bell 1 group. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss one reel. The push order bell 4-1 changes the stop control (correct answer push order) by further winning the push order bell 3-1 by FUR12. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push order bell 1 is used.

In the push order bell group 5, the correct first stop operation is the left stop button 10a, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the middle stop button 10b. Since there are three types of push order bells 5 groups, push order bells 5-1 to push order bells 5-3, the player looks at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel as in the push order bell 1. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss one reel. The first small winning combination (bell small winning combination) with the highest payout for the purpose of winning a prize is FRU2, and the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line downward to the right, so there is no sense of discomfort. Hereinafter, the same explanation as in the push order bell 1 group is used.

In the push order bell 6 group, the correct first stop operation is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent correct second stop operation is the push order small combination of the middle stop button 10b. Since there are three types of push order bells 4 groups, push order bells 4-1 to push order bells 4-3, the player sees the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel as in the push order bell 1 group. It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss one reel. The push order bell 4-1 changes the stop control (correct answer push order) by further winning the push order bell 3-1 by FUR12. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push order bell 1 is used. When the push order small winning combination is won, the bell small winning combination wins depending on the operation order and operation timing, the blocking small winning combination is won, and the display of the push order bell's unevenness is the same as the stop control described in the first embodiment. Since the principle is the same, the explanations of FIGS. 26 to 29 are used.

FIG. 62 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 combination (replay combination) does not fluctuate, and from the game immediately after the stage setting value is reset, the initial state (“initial replay state”). ”) And the general game starts. The winning probability (replay probability) of the replay in the general game is about 1 / 7.3, and in particular, the RT1 transition replay (replay 1), the RT2 transition replay (replay 2), and the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are all Since no winner is won, in order to shift from this state to RT1, the above-mentioned bumps of the push order small winning combination must be displayed on the effective line.

In a general game in the RT0 state, if the push order small winning combination is internally won and the Koboshi pattern is displayed on the valid line due to the wrong stop operation order of the stop button 10, the RT1 state is set from the next game (continuation game). The number is not fixed, that is, it is infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and most of the combinations shown in FIG. 58 are randomly drawn, and it is possible to win a single winning combination or a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. That is, the games in the initial state and the RT1 state are in the game state of about 1 / 7.3, which has almost the same replay probability, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is in this RT1 state.

When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the effective line, the replay probability is increased to about 1/2 to the RT2 state. Also, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of the two single bonus roles and the small role is about 1/3, so the winning probability of the single bonus role, the small role and the replay role is 5/6 (83.3%), and there is a loss. It will be in the state of 1/6 (16.7%).

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

When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally elected and activated in the RT2 state, the RT3 state has almost the same replay probability of about 1/2. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of the replay combination to be 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 in the RT2 state. The actual bonus (Type 1 BB, Type 2 BB, RB) is not installed.

FIG. 63 is a game state transition diagram (effect state).

The main control unit 100 controls the ball ejection performance, determines all the game states shown in FIG. 62, and provides the sub control unit 160 with information on which game state is currently in (game state information). I'm notifying you. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 controls the effects (liquid crystal, various lamps, accessories, etc.), and executes various effects based on the game state information received from the main control unit 100.

When the stage set value is reset, the main control unit 100 clears various data according to the set value, performs various lottery, sets the necessary data, and sets the initial state, so that the player can start the normal game. Become. The normal stage (normal game) is composed of four normal stages A to D and a high-accuracy stage, and status numbers are assigned in order from 0 to 4. This high-accuracy stage is a gaming state in which a pseudo-bonus is won with a higher probability than the four normal stages A to D (a state in which the expected value of winning the pseudo-bonus is high). The pseudo-bonus standby state is the state number 4, which is the preparation state of ART for transitioning the RT state. As the ART state, there are three pseudo bonuses, two big bonuses, blue BB (state number 6) and red BB (state number 7), and a regular bonus RB (state number 8). A state number 9 is assigned to the pseudo-bonus notification state, which is a state of notifying the pseudo-bonus acquired during the pseudo-bonus, and ends in one game.

In the normal stage, one cycle elapses when each stage of the normal stage A to the normal stage D and the high accuracy stage is digested and the stage shifts to the next stage. For example, when the normal stage A is completely digested (finished) and the conditions for transition to the high-accuracy stage are satisfied, one cycle is performed. The stage before the transition and the stage of the transition destination are not the same, and when transitioning from the ART state to the non-ART state, the stage does not shift to the high accuracy stage.

In the normal stage A, 32 games and 2 to 6 games of continuous production are completed, and if a threshold point or more is obtained, a pseudo bonus is won. In the normal stage B, 20 to 40 games are completed, and an ART lottery is performed when small wins are continuously established. In the normal stage C, 24 games to 48 games are completed, and an ART lottery is performed at the start stage, and an ART rewrite lottery is performed according to the winning combination in the stage. In the normal stage D, 35 to 50 games are completed, an ART lottery is performed at the start stage, and an ART rewrite lottery is performed according to the winning combination in the stage. In the high-accuracy stage, 10 to 15 games are completed, and an ART lottery is performed at the start stage, and an ART rewriting lottery is performed according to the winning combination in the stage. Blue BB and red BB have more than 50 games, and RB has more than 25 games guaranteed.

The main control unit 100 draws three lots when the setting is changed. First, a stay stage lottery is performed, and one of the four normal stages A to D is determined with the same probability of 25%, while the high-accuracy stage is not selected. The reason is that if a high-accuracy stage is provided in the morning, it is assumed that the player only checks the liquid crystal display device for the high-accuracy stage and does not actually play the game. Next, the main control unit 100 draws a transition point. This transition point is a point for shifting to the high-accuracy stage, and if it is at least a threshold value (for example, 10 points), the transition condition to the high-accuracy stage is satisfied. In the transition point lottery, MAX 20 points may be won, but even if the transition condition is satisfied after the setting is changed, the stage does not shift to the high accuracy stage, and the next stage becomes the high accuracy stage. Then, the main control unit 100 draws the number of ceiling cycles to determine the number of ceiling cycles. When the player plays a plurality of games and reaches the ceiling, the main control unit 100 rewrites the game to ART winning if ART is not won at the end of the cycle.

64 to 67 show various lottery tables, data, and the like.

It is assumed that the normal stage A is selected by the stage lottery when the setting is changed, the transition point to the high accuracy stage is 3, and the number of ceiling cycles is 16.

Rule of stage transition: The main control unit 100 uses the acquisition point table (see FIG. 64 (A)) to acquire according to the winning combination during the game of each stage of the normal stage A to the normal stage D and the high accuracy stage. Determine the points. The winning points are 1 point for the weak cherry, 3 points for the strong cherry, 1 point for the weak watermelon, 3 points for the strong watermelon, 1 point for SB1, and 1 point for SB2. 3 points are predetermined. At the end of the normal stage A, the main control unit 100 compares the total acquired points, which is the total of the acquired points, with the threshold value, and determines which point lottery table to select. Normally, the threshold value corresponding to the stage A is 5 points, and the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the total acquired points are equal to or higher than the threshold value, and if the selection condition is not satisfied, the expected value of the generated points is low. Table A is selected, and the points of occurrence in the normal stage A this time are determined by lottery. On the other hand, if the selection condition is satisfied, the point lottery table B having a high expected value of the transition point is selected, and the generated points in the normal stage A this time are determined by the lottery. The main control unit 100 adds this generation point to the current transition point and carries it over to the next stage. For example, if the current transition point is 3 and the generation point is 8 points, the transition point will be 11 points and the transition condition of the threshold value (10 points) or more will be satisfied, so the next stage is decided as the high accuracy stage and the present The threshold value (10 points) is subtracted from the 11 transition points of the above, and the new transition point is set to 1. This transition point is carried over to the next high-accuracy stage. However, if the generation point is 2 points, the transition point becomes 5 points and the transition condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the next stage is determined from the normal stage B to the normal stage D other than the current normal stage A, and the current stage is determined. Carry over 5 transition points to the next stage. Since the main control unit 100 has normally completed the stage A, 1 is subtracted from 16 of the number of ceiling cycles to set the ceiling cycle in the remaining 15 cycles.

Stage transition lottery: In the conventional method, one of the three transition destinations, normal stage B to normal stage D, has the same probability of 1/3 with respect to the current stay stage (normal stage A). In order to determine, it was necessary to create a transfer destination lottery table shown in FIG. 65 (A) and store it as a plurality of data. As a result, the storage capacity of the ROM 101 was being squeezed, so a new device was applied as follows.

The main control unit 100 manages the four gaming states of the normal stage A to the normal stage D with 4-bit normal stage data. If the normal stage data is 8 (3 bits are 1 and the other bits are 0), the main control unit 100 is the normal stage A and the normal stage data is 4 (2 bits).
Is 1 and the other bit is 0), the normal stage B, if the normal stage data is 2 (1 bit is 1 and the other bit is 0), the normal stage C, and the normal stage data is 1 (0 bit is 1 and the other). If the bit of is 0), the normal stage D and the current stage are recognized.

In the stay stage lottery when the setting is changed, the main control unit 100 determines any stage value of 0 to 3 with a probability of 25% by a random number lottery. If the stage value is 0, the main control unit 100 sets 0 bit to 1, so that the stay stage is usually stage D. Similarly, if the stage value is 1, 1 bit is set to 1, and the stay stage is set to the normal stage C. If the stage value is 2, 2 bits is set to 1, and the stay stage is set to normal stage B. If the stage value is 3, 3 bits are set to 1, and the stay stage is set to normal stage A (see FIG. 65 (B)).

In the above embodiment, it is explained that the normal stage A is won in the stay stage lottery when the setting is changed, but this normal stage A has a special meaning in the stay stage lottery, and the stay when the setting is changed. Other than the stage lottery, the normal stage A is not directly drawn, and it is determined whether or not to shift to the normal stage A by logical processing. In the stay stage lottery other than when the setting is changed, the main control unit 100 determines any stage value of 0 to 2 by a random number lottery with a probability of one-third (1/3). If the stage value is 0, the main control unit 100 sets 0 bit to 1, so that the stay stage is usually stage D. Similarly, if the stage value is 1, 1 bit is set to 1, and the stay stage is set to the normal stage C. If the stage value is 2, 2 bits is set to 1, and the stay stage is set to normal stage B. That is, one of the normal stage A to the normal stage D is determined by lottery, excluding the normal stage A which is the current stay stage. FIG. 65 (C) shows that the current stay stage is the normal stage B, the stage value of 1 is won, 1 bit is set to 1, and the stay stage is shifted to the normal stage C. On the other hand, in FIG. 65 (D), since the current stay stage is the normal stage B, the stage value 2 is won, and the destination stay stage is the same normal stage B, the excluded normal stage A is won. It shows that the stay stage of the transition destination is the normal stage A. That is, there are a plurality of normal stages S1 to normal stage Sn (n is an integer of 3 or more), and in the stay stage lottery when the setting is changed, any one of the normal stage S1 to the normal stage Sn is determined. On the other hand, in the stay stage lottery other than when the setting is changed, any one of the normal stages is excluded and the transition destination normal stage is drawn, and if the current stay stage and the transition destination stay stage are the same, they are excluded. The normal stage is the transition destination stay stage (on the other hand, if they are not the same, that stage is the transition destination stay stage).

Details of the normal stage: In the normal stage A, 32 games (specified number of games) and 2 to 6 games of battle production (continuous production) for announcing the game result are performed. When the main control unit 100 shifts to the normal stage A, the main control unit 100 determines a clear point that is a threshold value for winning the ART, and determines the acquired points by lottery according to the winning combination. The main control unit 100 adds the acquired points to the total points, determines whether or not the clear points have been reached, and when the clear points are reached, the ART is won. The main control unit 100 transmits the acquired points and the total points for each game to the sub control unit 160, and the sub control unit 160 sets the point gauge of the display effect device 11 to 1 every time 10 points are accumulated. Turn on one. That is, there are 10 squares in the point gauge, and when the total points are 10 points, 1 square is lit, and when all 10 squares are lit at 100 points, the ART winning is confirmed. The main control unit 100 adds 70 points (predetermined points) when the total points are 9 points or less when 32 games (specified number of games) are consumed. For example, if the total points are 9 points at the end of 32 games, the total points will change to 79 points. That is, if the point gauge of the display effect device 11 is not lit at all, it is advantageous for the player. When the winning combination is the push order small combination, the main control unit 100 draws the earned points when the operation order is correct and the bell small combination wins, but if the bell small combination does not win, the earned points are obtained. Do not draw lots. However, if the push order small winning combination is won in the final game of the continuous production, the earned points are drawn.

In the normal stage B, the main control unit 100 determines the value of the game number counter B (number of staying games: 20 to 40 games), and during the number of staying games, the total points of consecutive small wins until a loss is drawn. The winner of the ART is drawn according to the above, and if the winner is won, "1" is added to the number of ART stocks. As shown in FIG. 66 (A), the points to be earned are predetermined according to the winning combination. However, if the winning combination is a push order bell (push order small role), 1 point will be earned when the bell small role wins with the correct operation order, but if the bell small role does not win, the points will be earned. Is 0. However, in the final game of the normal stage B, if the push order small role is won, the earned point is set to 1 point regardless of whether the bell small role is won. In addition, the points to be acquired may be determined by the lottery table of the expected value according to the winning combination.

The main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the game number counter B every time the stage game is played, and stays in the stage until the game number counter B becomes 0. In FIG. 66 (B), the first game is a loss, the push order bell is won in the second game, and the small bell wins a prize, so the points earned are 1 point. The normal replay was won in the 3rd game, but it corresponds to a loss, and the continuous earned points are 1 point, and the winning lottery is performed using the table 1 corresponding to this 1 point, but the expected winning value is extremely low (1/500). ). Similarly, a winning lottery is performed using the table 2 corresponding to 2 points, the table 3 corresponding to 3 points ... (N-1), the table (N-1) corresponding to points, and the table N corresponding to (N points). (Table N has a winning probability of 100%). The 4th game was lost and the points earned were 0, the middle cherry won in the 5th game, so the earned points were 10 points, and the strong watermelon won in the 6th game, so the earned points were With 4 points, the points earned in a row will be added to 16 points. Since SB2 won in the 7th game, the points earned will be 3 points, the points earned continuously will be added to 19 points, and the 8th game will be lost, so 19 A winning lottery is performed using a pouring table (super-probability or 99%, etc.) corresponding to the points (see FIG. 66 (C)). When the main control unit 100 wins, the number of ART stocks is "1". When the number of games counter B becomes 0, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of continuous production games, and if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more in the final game of continuous production, the main control unit 100 shifts to the pseudo bonus standby. If it is not won, the game is transferred to the remaining four stages in the non-ART state (normal stage A, normal stage C, normal stage D, or high probability stage).

In the normal stage C, the main control unit 100 draws the winning or failing of ART at the start of the stage, and if it wins, adds "1" to the number of ART stocks. In addition, the main control unit 100 draws how many games to play when the stage shifts to this stage, and announces success or failure (winning or unwinning of ART) in the final game of the production section. In the game during the normal stage C, the main control unit 100 executes a rewrite lottery according to the winning combination (winning combination lottery result) on the condition that the number of ART stocks is 0, and when the winning combination is won, the number of ART stocks is "1". Is added. In the final game of the normal stage C, the main control unit 100 shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more, while if it is not won, the remaining four stages in the non-ART state (normal stage A). , Normal stage B, normal stage D or high accuracy stage).

In the normal stage D, the main control unit 100 draws the winning or failing of ART at the start of the stage, and if it wins, adds "1" to the number of ART stocks. Further, the main control unit 100 determines a value of the game number counter D (number of staying games: 35 to 50 games), subtracts 1 from the value every time one game is played in the stage, and the game number counter B. Until becomes 0, a lottery to switch to "ART hit" is performed according to the winning combination. If this switching lottery is won, the number of remaining games will be determined again by lottery. However, if the number of ART stocks is 1 or more and the number of ART stocks is further added, the lottery for the number of remaining games is not executed. The reason is that if a rare small role is won and the number of ART stocks is added, it will continue endlessly. If the number of games counter D becomes 0 and the number of ART stocks is 1 or more, the main control unit 100 shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby, while if it is not won, the remaining four stages in the non-ART state (normal stage). A, normal stage B, normal stage C or high accuracy stage).

High accuracy stage: At the end of each stage of the normal stage A to the normal stage D, the main control unit 100 sets the next stage with high accuracy when the transition condition that ART is not won and the transition point is the threshold value (10 points) or more is satisfied. Decide on the stage. When the main control unit 100 shifts to the high accuracy stage, the clear point (CPt) is determined by lottery using the clear point lottery table and transmitted to the sub control unit 160. This CPt is any of 1000Pt, 500Pt, 200Pt, and 100Pt. The high-accuracy stage is fixed at 11 games, but a reverse lottery is executed at the start of the high-accuracy stage, and in the case of winning, the high-accuracy stage is set to 12 games, and the reverse effect is performed in the 12th game. The main control unit 100 adds "1" to the stock number when the stock number is "0" at the stage where 11 games have been digested in the high accuracy stage. That is, if the reverse lottery is won, the reverse flag is set, and if the stock number is "0" when 11 games are exhausted, the next game is executed to perform the reverse effect. Therefore, if the game is cleared within 11 games, the reversal flag that stood at 1 is rewritten to 0, and the transferable setting is released.

The main control unit 100 subtracts the acquired points from the CPt in the first to eleventh games of the high-accuracy stage, and when the remaining CPt becomes 0, the stage is cleared and "1" is added to the number of stocks. The points earned in each game of the high-accuracy stage are determined by using a predetermined lottery table without depending on the winning combination, and the first place (Pt1) of the acquired points is determined, while the winning combination in the game is determined. Determine the tens place (Pt10) of the points earned. As a result, the points earned in the game are (Pt10 × 10 + Pt1). The main control unit 100 transmits the acquired points to the sub control unit 160, and if the number of games counter becomes 0 and the number of ART stocks is 1 or more, the stage shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby, while if it is not won, The transition to the remaining four stages in the non-ART state (normal stage A, normal stage B, normal stage C or normal stage D). As in the case of changing the setting, even if the transition point is 10 points or more at the end of the high accuracy stage, one of the normal stage A to the normal stage D is selected, so the high accuracy is immediately after the end of the high accuracy stage. It will not be a stage. The earned points are composed of a tens digit value and a ones digit value, but may be a hexadecimal number (h: hexa), for example, in this case, such as 1Ah or FFh, which is higher. It may be a combination of the value of and the lower value.

Based on various information (including CPt information and acquired point information) received from the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 performs a bowling effect that imitates one enemy as one bowling pin on the display effect device 11. indicate. For example, if the received CPt is 1000 Pt, the display effect device 11 displays "Defeat 1000 enemies" (see FIG. 67 (A)). Assuming that the CPt of the first game in the high-accuracy stage received from the main control unit 100 is 28 points, the sub-control unit 160 multiplies this CPt by 10 to obtain 280 points in order to give a powerful effect to the production. Generate double points. FIG. 67 (B) is an adjustment point table, and adjustment point tables 1 to N are present. Each point of the 1st to 11th games of the adjustment point table is an adjustment point, and is added to 10 times the points of each game. For example, if the adjustment point table 1 is selected and the 10 times point of the 6th game is 120 points, 9 points (adjustment points) are added to make 129 points, and the 10 times point of the 7th game is 90 points. For example, (-6) points (adjustment points) are added to obtain 84 points (or 6 points are subtracted). Since the total of the points of the 1st to 11th games of the adjustment point table 1 to the adjustment point table N is assigned to be 0, the actual remaining points are displayed when the 11th game is reached. It will be. This adjustment point is a one-digit value from -9 to +9 (including 0).

It is assumed that the sub-control unit 160 selects the adjustment point table 1 to the adjustment point table N by lottery, and for example, the adjustment point table 2 is selected. Assuming that the CPt of the first game of the high-accuracy stage received from the main control unit 100 is 28 points, the sub-control unit 160 multiplies the CPt by 10 to make 280 points in order to give power to the production, and the adjustment point table 2 The adjustment points (-4) points of the first game are added to set the display points to 276 points. Based on this display point, the sub-control unit 160 displays 276 enemies as defeated (see FIG. 67 (C)), and finally displays 724 remaining, and the next 2nd game to 11 are 11 The display is produced in the same way as in the game, and when there are 0 remaining bodies, the game is won. If you just multiply the CPt by 10 and display it, the 1st place will always be 0, so the player will feel uncomfortable, but by devising adjustment points in this way, the production is widened and powerful without discomfort. Has a unique effect of being able to produce.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby state, the main control unit 100 determines the types of pseudo-bonus (red 7BB, blue 7BB, RB), and draws an additional lottery for the number of stocks according to the winning combination. The main control unit 100 shifts the RT state from RT1 to RT2 and from RT2 to RT3 by instructing the push order (see FIG. 62), and when the bonus replay is established and the bonus types match, it is simulated. End the bonus standby state and start a pseudo-bonus. During the red 7BB and blue 7BB games, a battle game divided into enemy and ally is played, and the battle is played against the general or the enemy generals 1 to 10. In the case of Blue 7BB, the main character (friend) and the general fight, and in the case of Red 7BB, the main character (friend) and one of the enemy generals 1 to 10 are played, but the enemy general 1 to the enemy general 10 The strength becomes weaker in the order of, and the reward for winning becomes smaller (strength: general> enemy general 1> ...> enemy general 10). At the start of Red 7BB and Blue 7BB, a lottery to subtract the enemy's HP (hit points) is performed (initial subtraction lottery). In the case of red 7BB, one of enemy general 1 to enemy general 10 is selected.

The main control unit 100 adds or subtracts RB bias points in order to avoid a case where RB continues for a certain amount or more or is biased toward RB when determining the type of pseudo-bonus, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the next time. The pseudo-bonus of is set to either red 7BB or blue 7BB, and RB is not selected. The RB bias point is an integer of 0 or more, and "2" is added at the start of RB, while "1" is subtracted at the start of red 7BB or blue 7BB. The main control unit 100 executes a lottery in which only red 7BB or blue 7BB is selected as the next pseudo-bonus when the RB bias point is “5” or more when the pseudo-bonus standby state is entered. This RB bias point is maintained even if you move to the normal stage after the pseudo bonus ends, so if the current RB bias point is "5" or more, the next pseudo bonus will always be either red 7BB or blue 7BB. Become.

The main control unit 100 adds or subtracts consecutive defeat points as a measure when the enemy general loses or loses in a row in red 7BB or blue 7BB, and selects a weak enemy general as the next opponent when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Will be. Consecutive defeat points are integers of 0 or more, and "2" is added when defeated by an enemy general, while "1" is subtracted when defeated by an enemy general. When the continuous defeat point is "5" or more and the next pseudo bonus is red 7BB, the main control unit 100 selects the enemy general 10 most easily defeated and initializes the continuous defeat point to "0".

In the red 7BB game or the blue 7BB game, the main control unit 100 executes a battle game process in which the main characters attack the selected enemy general character and steal the opponent's HP, and the sub control unit 160 is the main control unit 100. The battle effect is displayed on the display effect device 11 based on various information sent from. During the battle game, the main control unit 100 determines the damage base value by lottery according to the winning combination, and then performs the magnification lottery to determine the magnification. The damage value given to the enemy general character is the damage base value x magnification, and the damage value obtained by the calculation is taken from the opponent's HP.

The main control unit 100 manages the pseudo-bonus game by the game number counter 1 and the game number counter 2, and subtracts (calculates) 1 from the game number counter 1 every time one game progresses. When the number of games counter 1 is "0", 1 is subtracted from the number of games counter 2 every time one game progresses. The number of games counter 1 is a fixed value of 50 games, but the number of games counter 2 is the number of times (at least once) until the game falls into the loop lottery. For example, assuming that the fall rate is 10% (continuation rate 90%), the average number of falls in the loop lottery is 10 times, and this 10 times becomes the value of the game number counter 2. The main control unit 100 has a difference number counter value which is the difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out in the pseudo bonus game, and when the difference number counter value is less than 100 and the HP of the enemy general character is 1 or more. , The subtraction (calculation) of the game number counter 2 is not performed. As a result, an increase of at least 100 medals is guaranteed in the pseudo-bonus game.

If the HP of the enemy general becomes "0" before the game number counter 1 becomes "0", the main control unit 100 wins the battle (defeats the enemy general), so the game number counter 2 is set to "0". Rewrite to, perform a pseudo-bonus stock lottery, and add the number of winning stocks. Then, the main control unit 100 performs a stock winning / failing lottery after winning according to the winning combination until the game number counter 1 becomes "0", and if it wins, the stock number is added by "1".

If the HP of the enemy general becomes "0" after the number of games counter 1 becomes "0", the main control unit 100 draws the number of notification games because the battle wins, and the result is the number of games. Rewrite to counter 2. Then, a pseudo-bonus stock lottery is performed, and the number of winning stocks is added. When the number counter value is 100 or more and the HP of the enemy general character is 1 or more, the main control unit 100 starts subtraction (calculation) of the game number counter 2. When the game number counter 2 reaches "0" by advancing the pseudo-bonus game, the main control unit 100 ends the pseudo-bonus game and shifts to the pseudo-bonus notification (see FIG. 63). When the HP of the enemy general is "1" or higher and both the game number counter 1 and the game number counter 2 become "0", the main control unit 100 ends the pseudo-bonus game because the battle is defeated and stocks. If there is, it shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby, while if there is no stock, it shifts to the normal stage. After winning the battle, if the game shifts to the pseudo-bonus announcement of one game, the lottery for adding the number of stocks will be performed according to the winning combination. The sub-control unit 160 performs an additional notification effect of the pseudo-bonus, and the main control unit 100 then shifts to the pseudo-bonus standby.

At the start of the RB game, the main control unit 100 determines the continuation rate by lottery, and uses the continuation rate (loop rate) to perform loop lottery to determine the number of games to stay. The number of staying games is the result of loop lottery (integer of at least 0 or more) × 10 + 20, and at least 20 games are guaranteed. Then, the number of staying games is set in the game number counter 1. The main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the game number counter 1 every time one game of the RB game progresses. The main control unit 100 has a difference number counter value which is the difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out in the RB game, and when the game number counter 1 is "0" and the difference number counter value is less than 50, the game Add "10" to the number counter 1. As a result, an increase of at least 50 medals is guaranteed in the RB game.

In the RB game, the main control unit 100 draws the number of stocks according to the winning combination, adds the number of winning stocks when winning, and sets the number of precursor games until the reel effect occurs. The main control unit 100 notifies the player of the pseudo-bonus winning by performing a reel freeze effect when the number of precursor games is reached and displaying the three BAR symbols in a straight line. When the number of games counter 1 becomes "0", the RB game ends.

When the main control unit 100 finishes the pseudo bonus (red 7BB or blue 7BB, RB game), the stay stage lottery is performed, and any one of the four normal stages A to D has the same probability of 25%. It will be decided, but the high-probability stage will not be selected. Next, the main control unit 100 performs an addition transition point lottery, and adds the winning points to the inherited transition points. Then, the main control unit 100 draws the number of ceiling cycles, determines the number of ceiling cycles, and shifts to any of the normal stages.

Pseudo-bonus standby state:
The main control unit 100 turns off both the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) and the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) of the external centralized terminal plate 170 during the pseudo-bonus standby (RT1 state in FIG. 60). , When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of the operation order of the stop button unit 10. When correctly operated by the player, the operation symbol of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line, and the replay probability is increased to about 1/2 to the RT2 state. Further, when the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 notifies the sub control unit 160 of the operation order of the stop button unit 10. When correctly operated by the player, the operation symbol of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the effective line, and the RT3 state has almost the same replay probability of about 1/2.

The main control unit 100 determines the pseudo BB or the pseudo RB to be emitted in the RT3 state, and in the case of the pseudo BB, the red 7 symbols or the blue 7 symbols (combination of special symbols) are displayed in a straight line in the center. Wait for Bonus Replay 1 or Bonus Replay 2 (which can be stopped and displayed in a straight line) to win. In the case of pseudo RB, (red 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, BAR symbol: combination of special symbol) is displayed in a straight line in the center, and the bonus replay 3 is waited for winning. In this standby state (RT3 state), the main control unit 100 turns on the start flag when the bonus replay combination (bonus replays 1 to 3) corresponding to the determined bonus type is internally won. Then, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped. Further, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 is turned off when the external output signal 1 is in the ON state and the game state is in the normal state or the pseudo-bonus notification state. Further, the main control unit 100 is turned off when the external output signal 2 is in the ON state and the game state is in the normal state or the pseudo-bonus notification state. It should be noted that this start flag is also referred to as a ready flag indicating that the external output signal is ready to be output (a flag indicating the ready state, or an opportunity flag that triggers the output of the pseudo-bonus signal).

In the pseudo-bonus standby state (RT1 state), the main control unit 100 internally wins the RT2 transition replay, does not display the RT2 transition replay symbol, and turns on the start flag if it does not shift to RT2. Then, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped. Further, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped.

In the pseudo-bonus standby state (RT2 state), the main control unit 100 internally wins the RT3 transition replay, does not display the RT3 transition replay symbol, and turns on the start flag if it does not shift to RT3. Then, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped. Further, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped.

In the pseudo-bonus standby state (RT2 state or RT3 state), the main control unit 100 internally wins the push order small winning combination (pushing order bell role) and the number of payouts is 0 (when no medal is paid out). , Turn on the start flag. Then, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 1 (pseudo BB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped. Further, when the start flag is on and the type of bonus to be emitted is pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 turns on the external output signal 2 (pseudo RB signal) after the whole rotation cylinder is stopped.

FIG. 68 is a game state transition diagram (effect state). FIG. 69 is a comparison table of the bias of the ball output according to the conventional invention and the present invention.

The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, and the pseudo BB shown in FIG. 31 is divided into a first half and a second half. In this embodiment, a battle game with an enemy is played throughout the pseudo BB. The only difference from FIG. 31 is the pseudo BB, and the other description incorporates Example 1.

The main control unit 100 determines by lottery how many games to play the pseudo BB when the pseudo BB rushes in, and transmits the pseudo BB to the sub control unit 160. When the determined initial number of games of the pseudo BB is 36 games, the sub-control unit 160 sets 180 minutes in FIG. 36 (A) and the clock accessory 50 as the initial time at 9:00. When the main control unit 100 determines the number of additions according to the combination lottery result (actual bonus, rare small combination, chance combination, etc.), the main control unit 100 draws with a probability according to the total value of the number of remaining games and the number of digested games. For example, if the initial number of games is 36 and 20 games are exhausted, the number of remaining games will be 16 games, so if there is no addition, the total value will be equal to the initial number of games.

FIG. 69 (A) shows the bias of the ball output in the conventional game machine, and in the case where the total value is 1 game to 200 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 0 to 280, assuming a net increase of 1.4 cards. The rate of occurrence is 50%. Similarly, when the total value is 201 games to 400 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 281 to 560, and the occurrence rate is 25%. When the total value is 401 to 600 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 561 to 840, and the occurrence rate is 12.5%. When the total value is 601 to 800 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 841 to 1120, and the occurrence rate is 6.25%. When the total value is 801 to 1000 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 1121 to 1400, and the occurrence rate is 6.25%. In other words, as the total value increases, the rate of occurrence gradually decreases. As a result, there is a problem that the pile of balls cannot be biased.

FIG. 69 (B) shows the bias of the ball output in the game machine of the present invention, and the total value of 1 game to 400 games is the same as that of the conventional game, but the total value is the area from 401 games to 800 games ( By increasing the winning probability of the total value zone), the occurrence rate is 0 or significantly reduced, so that it is less than 1%. When the total value is 801 to 1000 games, the expected number of acquired cards is 1121 to 1400, and the generation rate is increased by that amount to 25%. As a result, it is possible to bias the pile of balls, and it is possible to intentionally increase the number of acquired balls from 1000 to 1500. The winning probability of each area is low probability when the total value is 1 game to 200 games, medium probability when the total value is 201 games to 400 games, high probability when the total value is 401 games to 600 games, and the total value is 601 games to 800 games. The probability is extremely high in games, and the total value is extremely low in 801 to 1000 games. A lottery is performed with an additional probability determined according to the role lottery result and the total value zone in the pseudo BB battle game, and when an additional is generated, the enemy boss character according to the amount appears and fights against the hero and defeats it. Is done. Similarly, when determining the number of additional sheets, a lottery is performed with a probability according to the total value of the remaining number of sheets and the acquired number of sheets. In addition, the number of acquired sheets includes the number of sheets paid out by the actual bonus. Further, the difference quantity between the payout quantity and the input quantity may be calculated, and the additional quantity may be determined by drawing with an additional probability corresponding to the total value of the remaining quantity in the special game and the difference quantity. .. In other words, a lottery is drawn with an additional probability determined according to the role lottery result and the total value zone, and when an additional is generated, an enemy boss character according to the additional amount appears, and a production of fighting and defeating the hero is performed. ..

FIG. 69 (C) shows the difference in the expected value of shifting to the normal stage or the high-accuracy stage in the gaming machine of the present invention. At the end of ART, the expected value to shift is determined according to the number of remaining games up to 1500G, which is an advantageous section limiter, and the larger the number of remaining games, the higher the probability of shifting to the high-accuracy stage. As a result, if the number of remaining games is small, the probability of moving to the high-accuracy stage will decrease, so it will be less likely that you will win the ART and become a 1500G limiter, and you will be able to avoid being disadvantaged by the player. it can.

More specifically, as a game, it is a game machine capable of continuously executing a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game up to the maximum number, and a plurality of rotating cylinders in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. It has. The main control means 100 internally draws a combination in the game, rotates a plurality of rotating cylinders in the game, receives an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder, and individually selects the corresponding rotating cylinders. It is stopped and a symbol is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery. There is lottery data (lottery table) that defines the relationship between the range of the remaining advantageous games and the winning probability, and in this lottery data, the larger the range of the remaining advantageous games, the higher the winning probability. .. The advantageous game includes a notification game (ART) that notifies the operation order of the stop switch and a high-probability game in which the probability of winning the ART is high. In the high-probability game, the probability of winning the notification game is higher than that of the normal game. It has become. When the end condition of the notification game (ART) is satisfied and the main control means 100 shifts to a normal game or a high-probability game, the main control means 100 draws a lot with the range of the remaining advantageous games and the winning probability determined by the lottery data. Determine the transfer destination (transfer destination lottery).

FIG. 69 (D) is a conceptual diagram of stage transition in the gaming machine of the present invention. The advantageous section can only be played up to 1500G continuously, but the following game system can be constructed. For the player, ART (section where Bell Navi appears) ends once, shifts to normal (section where Bell Navi does not appear), and hits ART again. However, in the high-probability game, the internal processing advantage section continues to count up toward 1500G. Depending on the timing of the ART pullback, even though the ART was pulled back, the situation was immediately caught in the 1500G regulation and the ART had to be terminated, but in the present invention, the number of ART games becomes 0 in the advantageous section (during ART). At that time, a lottery will be drawn as to whether or not to transition to the normal section or the advantageous section without any setting difference. Also, if the number of remaining advantageous section games is small by referring to the number of remaining advantageous section games (how many G can be used for 1500G) as the lottery axis at that time, the transition to the normal section occurs. If there are many, transition to an advantageous section.

1-turn body type game machine Main body 1a Housing 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 input LEDs
4b medal storage number display LED
4c medal payout number display LED
4d medal insertion display 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 bet 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 status display LED section 13a Top lamp 14 Special button 15 Receiving tray 16 Medal payout exit 17 Reflector 18 Medal payout device 19 Door keyhole 20 Return button 21 Power supply section 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 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 30c Step motor 31a Rotating cylinder sensor 31b Circulating cylinder sensor 31c Sensor 32a Left-handed torso 32b Middle-handed torso 32c Right-handed torso 50 Clock accessory 51 Magic team accessory 52 Fish accessory 100 Main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW sensor 111 Cross key sensor 112 Special button sensor 113 Door abnormality 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
170 External centralized terminal board

Claims (1)

As a game, there are a normal game in a non-advantageous section in which the instruction function does not operate, and an advantageous game in an advantageous section in which the instruction function can be operated at least once and is more advantageous than the normal game, and the maximum number of the advantageous games is In a game machine that can be continuously executed up to, a plurality of rotating cylinders in which multiple types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and
A role lottery means for internally drawing a role in a game,
In the game, a plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder is received, the corresponding rotating cylinders are individually stopped, and a symbol is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery. Control means to control
Lottery data for determining the transfer game destination,
Equipped with
The advantageous game includes a notification game and a normal game in an advantageous section, and in the normal game in the advantageous section, the probability of winning the notification game is higher than that in the normal game.
The advantageous game includes a high-probability game, and in the high-probability game, the probability of winning the notified game is higher than that of the normal medium game in the advantageous section.
When the control means ends the notification game and shifts to the normal game or the normal middle game in the advantageous section, the winning is defined by the range of the remaining advantageous games up to the maximum number and the lottery data. Lottery with probability, decide the transition game destination,
According to the lottery data, the larger the range of the remaining advantageous games, the higher the probability of winning the normal middle game in the advantageous section.
A game machine featuring.

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