JP2021049321A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of displaying information required as display when each state is completed so as to be easily seen by a player.SOLUTION: A game machine displays an attention image for urging a player to pay attention to the number of acquired game values and an excessive game after completion of a first state, displays a consumption game section in a first state in the same area as an area in which an attention image is displayed in a display area of a display device when shifting to a normal state after completion of a second state, displays the number of acquired game values acquired during a third state and during the first state and an attention image after completion of the third state, and erases the attention image while allowing display of the number of acquired game values to remain and then displays a consumption game section in the first state. The area in which the attention image is displayed in the display area of the display device is the same area as that of the attention image displayed after completion of the first state, and the area in which the consumption game state in the first state is displayed is the same area as the area in which the consumption game section displayed when shifting to the normal state after completion of the second state is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, on the so-called result screen after the end of the payout section where medals are paid out to the player, in addition to the number of cards acquired during the payout section, a gaming machine that displays a warning to prevent dependence on the game (enthusiasm) has been used. It is known (see Patent Document 1). Further, there is known a gaming machine that displays the number of continuation of the ball ejection section on the result screen after the end of the so-called continuation zone, which determines whether or not to continue the ball ejection section that shifts after the ball ejection section ends.
See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-175114

However, in the above-mentioned game machine, if the result screen after the end of the ending state, which shifts when a predetermined condition is satisfied from the ball ejection section, is the same as the result screen after the ball ejection section ends, the number of acquired cards is obtained. And a warning to prevent dependence on the game (enthusiasm) are displayed, but there is no opportunity to display the number of continuations of the payout section.

On the other hand, if the result screen after the end of the ending state is the same as the result screen after the end of the continuation zone, it is not possible to display a warning to prevent the number of acquired cards and the dependence (enthusiasm) on the game.

In addition, in order to solve such a problem, it is conceivable to simultaneously display the number of continuous balls, the number of acquired balls, and a warning to prevent dependence on the game (immersion), but each display May become smaller and harder to see.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying information necessary for displaying at the end of each state in an easy-to-see manner for the player.

Each of the inventions described in each claim has been made in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings.
The gaming machine (10) according to the present invention includes a display device capable of displaying an image, a normal state, and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A first state capable of notifying the above, a second state that shifts after the end of the first state, and determines whether to shift to the first state again or shift to the normal state, and the first state or the said The second state includes a third state in which a predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined section is executed, and after the end of the first state, the display device acquires the game value acquired during the first state. When the number and the caution image for urging the player to pay attention to the excessive game are displayed and the state shifts to the normal state after the end of the second state, the caution image in the display area of the display device. When the digestive game section of the first state is displayed in the same area as the area where is displayed and the state shifts to the normal state after the end of the third state, at least during the third state and the first state After displaying the acquired number of game values acquired in the image and the caution image, and erasing the caution image while leaving the display of the acquired number, the digestion game section in the first state is displayed and the display device is displayed. Of the display areas of, the area where the caution image is displayed is the same area as the caution image displayed after the end of the first state, and the area where the digestion game section of the first state is displayed is After the end of the second state, the digestive game section of the first state displayed when shifting to the normal state is the same area as the displayed area.

As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine (10) capable of displaying information necessary for displaying at the end of each state in an easy-to-see manner for the player.

Further, in the game machine (10) according to the present invention, the first state can be played with a predetermined game section as one set, and the digestion game section is the predetermined game section. It is characterized by the number of digested sets.

This makes it possible to provide a game machine (10) capable of displaying the number of digested sets and the number of continuations (number of consecutive villas) in the first state.
That is, by making it possible for the player to recognize how much the player has played the first state, the game machine (10) capable of memorizing the satisfaction level of the game and preventing the dependence (enthusiasm) on the game. Can be provided.

Further, the game machine (10) according to the present invention further has a display time of the digestion game section when shifting from the advantageous state to the normal state after the end of the second state, after the end of the third state. The display time of the digestive game section when shifting from the advantageous state to the normal state is longer.

Thereby, the gaming machine (10) capable of displaying the number of digested sets in the first state for a long time after the end of the third state in which the user stays in the advantageous state for a longer time than after the end of the second state is provided. be able to.
That is, by making it possible to recognize how much the player has played the first state after playing for a long time, it is possible to memorize the satisfaction level of the game and prevent the player from being more dependent on the game. A game machine (10) can be provided.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement of the symbols of the rotary reel which is the embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the main control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the sub-control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the game state which is the embodiment of this invention and is managed on the side of the main control board of FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of an effect state managed on the main control board side of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the screen which is the embodiment of this invention and is displayed in each display area of the liquid crystal display device at the end of each state of the effect state of FIG. FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device at the end of the normal AT state of the effect state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device at the end of the pullback state of the effect state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a timing chart for explaining the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device at the end of the ending state of the effect state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which is the embodiment of this invention and is for demonstrating the flow of a game.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.

The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment covers a rectangular parallelepiped housing 12 in which the front side is opened and the other surface is formed in a plate state, and the front side of the housing 12 can be opened and closed. It has a front door 14.

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, middle rotating reel 66 in the center, and right rotating reel 68 on the right side) is placed. A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each of the reel drive motors 65, and the reel drive motors. A reel unit 60 having a 65 and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is arranged. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control board 200. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a back lamp 67 for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, there is a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals, and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and displays the total number of medals paid out from the game machine 10. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. The credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit number of stored sheets, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.
Further, the payout number display 88 informs the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop switch 50 in the "advantageous section" described later.

(Section notification lamp 90)
Further, below the symbol display window portion 16, a section notification lamp 90 is provided, which is lit by the main control board 200 when the shift to the “advantageous section” described later is performed.
This section notification lamp 90 is an arbitrary trigger in the advantageous section from the transition to the advantageous section until the ball ejection rate exceeds a predetermined value and the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is displayed, the present embodiment. Then, the lights are turned on after the start switch 40 is operated at the time of transition to the AT state, and are turned off by the main control board 200 when the transition to the "non-advantageous section" occurs.

The section notification lamp 90 according to the present embodiment may be always lit during the "advantageous section".

Here, it is desirable that the lighting control of the section notification lamp 90 is controlled by the control means mounted on the main control board 200, and the lighting control is executed by the advantageous section control means 260 for controlling the advantageous section, or the lighting control thereof. It is possible to provide a dedicated section notification control means for executing the above.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14.
In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a medal for inserting as a condition for starting the game is inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, and a maximum of 50 medals can be stored internally as credit medals (a credit function ( It has a function to electronically store and manage the number of input sheets as electronic data). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as a game value is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal Selector 17)
Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. It is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Payment switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a checkout switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. ,have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above the start switch 40, the number of medals that can be inserted from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) to the maximum number of medals (specifically, 2 or 3) can be inserted. A max bet switch 34 is provided to reduce the number of medals to be inserted into two or three medals, and a single bet switch 35 is provided to reduce the number of credited medals to replace one medal.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged.

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. When the back surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released, the door is turned off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays the set value of the jackpot probability by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the game machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so that the game machine 10 cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

Inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power are possible. It has a power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component.

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 includes a medal tank (not shown) for storing regular medals flowing down from the medal selector 17, a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving the medal tank, and a hopper unit 24. A payout sensor 94 that detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one, and an auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24. An overflow sensor 96 that detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full and outputs a signal to the main control board 200 is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number of medals reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line to which the profit of the above is given, and will be referred to as the valid line 86 below.) When the player stops on the line, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined profit such as paying out a predetermined number of medals will be given to the player. .. As a result, one game is completed.

Specifically, the effective line 86 can be formed by connecting one symbol 61 visible from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 displayed on each of the three rotary reels 62, one for each rotary reel 62. Of the lines that penetrate all of the plurality of rotating reels 62 (they can be bent in the middle), this is a line that defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 61 that are effective for winning a prize or the like. This line becomes a valid line 86 by betting a predetermined number of medals (a predetermined number of 2 or 3 in this embodiment).

Here, the specified number of bets (specified number) varies depending on the gaming state (see FIG. 6) described later.
Specifically, when the game state is the normal game state and the bonus internal medium state, it is 2 or 3, and when the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4", it is 3 pieces, and the bonus game state " In the case of "RBB5" and "RBB6", there are two.
It should be noted that the same number, for example, three cards may be used regardless of the game state.

The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is one of a line connecting the middle stages of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68.
Although 1 line is shown as the effective line 86, it is not limited to this, and may be 2 to 5 lines, or 6 or more lines including a V-shape and a chevron.
Further, although one line is set regardless of the gaming state (see FIG. 6) and the number of inserted sheets, the number of effective lines may be changed depending on the gaming state and the number of inserted sheets.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the surfaces of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68, "blue seven", "red seven", "bell 1", "bell 2", and "bell" A plurality of various symbols 61 such as "3", "replay", "watermelon 1", "watermelon 2", "cherry", and "blank" are formed.
These symbols 61 are formed by attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 and the housing 12 are formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The production device 70 includes a speaker 72, a production lamp 78, and a liquid crystal display device 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right sides of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Liquid crystal display device 84)
The liquid crystal display device 84 is an example of a display device capable of displaying various images on the screen and displaying images.
It should be noted that various effects performed using the liquid crystal display device 84 may be performed using a display device other than the liquid crystal display device 84, for example, a dot display, a rotating reel for the effect, a lamp, or the like.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 is an example of a main control device, and receives information (commands) from a main control board 200 (also referred to as a main control means) that advances a game and controls a game state, and the main control board 200. It is provided with a sub-control board 300 (also referred to as a sub-control means) that controls an effect according to the progress of the game and mainly performs a control for notifying the player of information about the game content.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are communicated in one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control board 200. There is no reverse communication from the control board 300 to the main control board 200 (ie not bidirectional communication). The main control board 200 receives the inputs of the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, and the settlement switch 36, performs a winning combination lottery, and controls the operation of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. The sub control board 300 inputs a signal from the main control board 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70. Each part of the speaker 72 as the effect device 70, the effect lamp 78, and the liquid crystal display device 84 is connected to the output side of the sub control board 300.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control board 200 and the sub board having the sub control board 300 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control board 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal board 18 outputs game data to the outside of the game machine 10. A connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control board 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal board 18 is connected to a game island facility such as a data display or a hall computer.

(Main control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game state control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. It has each means. Details of each means will be described later. The advantageous section control means 260 may be provided by the sub control board 300 instead of the main control board 200, or may be separately provided by both the main control board 200 and the sub control board 300. good. In particular, the advantageous section control means 260 may be included in the effect control means 320 of the sub control board 300 or the like.

With the above configuration, the main control board 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control board 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game according to the present embodiment will be described.

As described above, when the predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, the valid line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set.
As a method of setting the number of bets, there are a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, on the condition that the specified number of bets (2 or 3) is set, when the start switch 40 is operated, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 wins one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the game is lost or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state in which it can be operated (stop operation is possible).

After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a game value is given to a player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to a small role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small role is given to the player.

The winning probability of the winning combination lottery is set in multiple stages, and in this embodiment, 6 stages (set value 1 to set value 6) are set, and the set value 1 is the most for the winning combination having a difference in winning probability depending on the set value. It is set to be low and the set value 6 is set to be the highest.
The stage of the set value is not limited to 6 stages, and may be less than 6 stages or 7 or more stages.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of bets will be automatic without using the player's own medal in the next game, although no medals will be paid out. The game can be played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The combination lottery means 210 executes a combination lottery as to whether or not a combination is won. The winning combination is also referred to as the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is a combination of whether or not to win a winning combination with a lottery probability predetermined for each set value of a plurality of stages, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. It is for drawing lots.

The combination lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not a combination has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200.

The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. The process by the winning combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S11 (see FIG. 12), which will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 is not shown, but can be roughly divided into a bonus transition combination (a combination with a transition of the gaming state) and a replay combination (a medal owned by the player). There are roles that enable the start of the next game, so-called re-game roles, and small roles (roles that accompany the payout of medals).

Further, for the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210, a medal is paid out to the player as a game value when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined operation mode, for example, the pressing order of the stop switch 50. Includes push order.
The push order combination is, for example, a medal when the first stop is operated in the order of the right stop switch R, the second stop is the middle stop switch C, and the third stop is the left stop switch L (in the case of the correct push order). Is a winning combination, and if the stop switch 50 is operated in the order in which the correct answer is pressed, a prize is awarded and a medal is paid out.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means included in the main control board 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. The reel control means 220 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is satisfied with a predetermined condition, if necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 12) described later.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a prize or the like. is there. The process by the stop symbol determining means 230 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 12), which will be described later.

(Payout control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing a predetermined process such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small winning combination has won a prize as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determination means 230. The process by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 12), which will be described later.

(Game state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game state control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 6). Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 6). Here, the internal bonus state is changed when the bonus transfer combination is won, but the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 6). Here, the bonus game state is changed by winning the bonus transfer combination "RBB1" to "RBB6" and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.
Here, "RBB1" to "RBB4" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 36 or more medals, and "RBB5" and "RBB6" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 5 medals. finish.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the operation mode of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the operation mode can be notified, using FIG. 7.
Then, the effect control means 320, which will be described later, is used to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 wins the transition lottery from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. This shifts from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section".

Here, when the specified number is two, regardless of the gaming state (see FIG. 6), the transition lottery to the advantageous section (advantageous section transition lottery) is performed even if the predetermined combination is won. If the specified number is 3, and the game states are "RT0" and "RT2" (see FIG. 6), the advantageous section transition lottery is performed when a predetermined combination is won.

In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery executed when the winning of the predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery, and it is determined in advance. By winning the winning combination, it is possible to shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section without performing the advantageous section transition lottery.

The advantageous section control means 260 shifts to the AT state described later as a privilege when the number of digested games in the advantageous section normal state described later reaches a predetermined number of games, for example, 777 games (so-called). ceiling).
The predetermined number of games is not limited to 777 games, and may be another number of games, or may be determined by lottery.

Further, in the advantageous section, an upper limit is set for the game section in which the game can be played, and the number of digested games in the game section in which counting is started after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section is a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games. When the number of games reaches the upper limit of the advantageous section, the game shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section.

Further, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section), it is advantageous. When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the section and the number of medals paid out, reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2400) (upper limit difference number), the section shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. I try to do it.

Further, the notification of the operation mode of the stop switch 50 is not limited to the notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and may be the notification of the operation timing of the stop switch 50 or the like.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control board 300.

(Sub-control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 has each means of the receiving means 310 and the effect controlling means 320. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the sub control board 300 receives a signal from the main control board 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.
Specifically, the sub-control board 300 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. An image that outputs data that defines the audio to be output to the audio output circuit (not shown) for output, or outputs to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the liquid crystal display device 84. Outputs data that defines the data.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 receives a signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Direction control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effect of the game machine 10 according to the game state shown in FIG. 6 and the state of the advantageous section (effect state) shown in FIG. 7.

Further, the effect control means 320 can execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 when receiving a command for notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 from the main control board 200 during the advantageous section.

Specifically, on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 84 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50 (specifically, the position of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to each stop switch 50), a plurality of images or videos showing the pressing order (for example, "" By displaying "1", "2", "3"), the pressing order is notified. After that, each time the stop switch 50 is operated, the part corresponding to the position of the operated stop switch 50 is erased (or changed to an image showing no order) in the image or video showing the pressing order.

Further, as will be described later, the effect control means 320 displays information or an image corresponding to the state in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of the state of the advantageous section.

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 6)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control board 200, and as shown in FIG. 6, the game state is roughly classified into a normal game state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus game state.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state (RT0) is controlled by the normal game state control means 251.
The winning probability of the replay combination in the normal game state is set higher than the normal (1 / 7.3).
If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the normal game state is changed to the bonus internal medium state and stopped. If it is displayed, it shifts to the bonus game state.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal gaming state, the winning combination groups "RBB1" to "RBB6" (not shown) of the bonus transfer combination are won, and the bonus transfer combination " The transition is made when the symbol combination corresponding to "RBB1" to "RBB6" is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

Specifically, if you win the winning combination group "RBB1", you will get "RBB1F", if you win "RBB2", you will get "RBB2F", if you win "RBB3", you will get "RBB3F", and "RBB4". If you win, it will move to "RBB4F", if you win "RBB5", it will move to "RBB5F", and if you win "RBB6", it will move to "RBB6F".
The probability of winning the replay combination in the bonus internal medium state is set to normal (1 / 7.3).

In addition, a plurality of bonus internal medium states are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of bonus game states.
Specifically, it is possible to shift from the bonus game state "RBB1F" to the bonus game state "RBB1", and from the bonus game state "RBB2F" to the bonus game state "RBB2", the bonus game state "RBB3F". Can be transferred to the bonus game state "RBB3", the bonus game state "RBB4F" can be transferred to the bonus game state "RBB4", and the bonus game state "RBB5F" can be changed to the bonus game state "RBB5". It is possible to shift from the bonus game state "RBB6F" to the bonus game state "RBB6".

In addition, in the bonus internal state, when the result of the combination lottery is "missing", the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is effective. When it is stopped and displayed on line 86, it is set to shift to the corresponding bonus game state.
This is because, when other duplicate winning modes are won, the reel control means 220 gives priority to small winning combination and replay over the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6". (So-called small winning combination priority control, replay priority control), so that the symbol combinations of the bonus transition combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" are not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

Therefore, the higher the winning probability of "loss" in the bonus internal medium state, the easier it is to shift from the bonus internal medium state to the bonus game state.
For this reason, depending on the winning probability of "loss" in the bonus internal medium state, the game property of allowing the player to stay in the bonus internal medium state for a long period of time and play a game such as the AT state in the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus internal medium state as soon as possible. It is also possible to realize a game property that gives an opportunity to shift to a bonus gaming state from the above and to another bonus internal medium state.

In addition, even if it is set so that the player does not win the bonus transfer combination by operating the stop switch 50 by creating a position in which the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the rotary reel 62 cannot be pulled in. good.
By doing so, when the bonus internal state during stay is more advantageous than other bonus internal medium states (for example, when staying at "RBB6F"), the player is inside the bonus during stay. If you wish to continue the state, you can continue the state inside the bonus by removing the prize of the bonus transfer role.

In addition, by arranging the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the rotary reel 62 at a position where it can be pulled in (such as by arranging it at intervals of 5 frames), the bonus transfer combination is irrespective of the operation mode of the player's stop switch 50. It may be set to win a prize.
Then, after the end of the bonus game state, by giving an opportunity to shift to the bonus internal medium state again, the possibility of shifting to the bonus internal medium state different from the previous time is secured, and the bonus internal medium state is frequently switched. It is possible to create a variety of playability in which the player's advantage changes depending on the internal state of the bonus that shifts.

In addition, the specified number of normal game state and bonus internal medium state is set to 2 or 3, and the bonus transition roles "RBB1" to "RBB6" are set so that they can be won and won in the normal game state with 3 bets. When the number of bets in the bonus internal medium state is 2, the reel control means 220 prevents the corresponding symbol combination from being stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, so that the bonus transfer role does not win and the bonus is given from the bonus internal medium state. It may be set so as not to shift to the game state.
In addition, in the internal bonus state, the winning combination group "Loss" is not subject to the role lottery when the number of bets is two, so that other winning combination groups are always elected, which is a bonus. The transitional role may not be awarded.

In addition, in the internal bonus state, regardless of the number of bets, the winning combination group "Loss" is not subject to the combination lottery, so that other winning combination groups are always elected. The bonus transfer role may not be won.
In this case, since the reel control means 220 performs pull-in control with priority given to small wins and replays over the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" (so-called small win priority control, (Replay priority control), the symbol combination of the bonus transfer roles "RBB1" to "RBB6" is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, so once the bonus internal middle state is entered, it shifts to another game state. You may set it so that it does not happen.

(Bonus game state)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the present embodiment, the winning combination groups "RBB1" to "RBB6" (not shown) of the bonus transfer combination are won, and the bonus transfer combination "RBB1" is won. When the symbol combination corresponding to "RBB6" is stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, the transition is made.
The winning probability for the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".

In the present embodiment, the bonus game state is won to "RBB1" which can be transferred when the winning combination group "RBB1" is won, and to "RBB2" and "RBB3" which can be transferred when the winning combination group "RBB2" is won. If you win "RBB3" and "RBB4", you can transfer to "RBB4", and if you win "RBB5", you can transfer to "RBB5" and "RBB6". Possible "RBB6" are provided respectively.

Here, the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4" both end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 36 or more medals, and the "RBB5" and "RBB6" are paid out of, for example, more than 5 medals. Ends with, but is not limited to this.
Then, after the end of the bonus game state, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Explanation of the production state using FIG. 7)
Next, the effect state will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The effect state is managed by the main control board 200, and as shown in FIG. 7, it is roughly divided into push order roles that win a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery. When winning, it is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section" where the push order cannot be notified to the player, and the stop switch 50 can be operated in the push order predetermined by the winning combination lottery. There is an "advantageous section" in which the player can be notified of the push order when the push order winning combination is won.

The “non-advantageous section” is an example of a normal state, and is a section excluding the “advantageous section”.
From the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", in the present embodiment, when a predetermined combination (advantageous section transition trigger) is won by a combination lottery, the "non-advantageous section" is changed to the "advantageous section". The advantageous section transition lottery is held, and the transition is made by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

Here, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a high probability, for example, 100%, and is set to shift to the advantageous section in several games of the non-advantageous section.
The winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is not limited to 100%, and the winning probability may be set to differ depending on the winning combination in the winning combination lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the section notification lamp 90 is set to light after the start switch 40 is operated at the time of transition to the AT state, which will be described later.

Further, the non-advantageous section is a state of staying in the case where the set value of the winning probability of the winning combination lottery is changed and the case where the non-advantageous section is transferred due to the establishment of the end condition of the advantageous section.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is an example of an advantageous state, which is a section more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "assist time state (AT state)".

In addition, in the advantageous section, the chance zone state (CZ state) that can be transferred to the AT state with high probability, the precursor state in which the precursor effect suggesting the transition to the AT state is executed, and the number of games in the AT state are displayed. It may be provided with an additional state in which a lottery is drawn as to whether or not to add.

Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that wins a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an AT state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.
Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the "advantageous section", and it may not be advantageous for the player in a part of the "advantageous section".

Further, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the game section in which the advantageous section can be played, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the advantageous section when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted. Assuming that the number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.
Therefore, the main control board 200 is provided with an upper limit number of games counter (not shown), and counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is reached. ing.

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), medals inserted in the advantageous section When the difference number, which is the difference between the number of medals and the number of medals paid out, reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2400) (upper limit difference number), it is before the upper limit number of games is exhausted. However, we are trying to shift from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section.

Here, the difference in the number of medals, which is the difference between the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section and the number of medals paid out, is, for example, the state where the number of medals is the smallest in the advantageous section and the state where the number of medals is the largest in the advantageous section. The number obtained by the difference, so-called MY.
Therefore, although not shown, the main control board 200 is provided with a medal number counter that counts the number of inserted and the number of medals, and shifts to an advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the difference number of the predetermined number (so-called MY2400) is reached. The number of input and the number of payouts after the medals are counted.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as an "AT state" in the "advantageous section".

The advantageous section normal state is a state in which the non-advantageous section normal state of the non-advantageous section is continued, and the effect control means 320 performs the same effect as the non-advantageous section normal state.

Advantageous section In the normal state, when the result of the combination lottery is the winning of a predetermined combination, the AT transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed, and when the AT transition lottery is won, the AT Move to the state.

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state more advantageous to the player than the advantageous section normal state.
When the state shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the push order of the winning combination is notified (push order navigation) is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined role, and the notified push is started. By operating the stop switch 50 in order, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replaying combination can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

Further, in the "AT state", the number of digested games in the advantageous section normal state where counting is started after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section reaches the above-mentioned number of ceiling games (777 games, etc.) (so-called ceiling). ) Is also used.
Then, after the end of the "AT state", the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the "AT state" includes a "normal AT state", a "pullback state", and an "ending state".
The state provided by the "AT state" is not limited to the above-mentioned state, and other states may be provided.

(Normal AT state)
The normal AT state is an example of the first state, and is a state of shifting from the advantageous section normal state due to the above-mentioned AT transition lottery or the so-called ceiling, and is a state excluding the pullback state and the ending state from the AT state. ..

Further, the normal AT state is a state in which a predetermined number of games, for example, a predetermined game section can be played as one set. Then, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the state shifts from the AT state to the pullback state.

Here, the predetermined game section is, for example, until the game value for 50 cards is acquired, until 50 games are consumed, and so on.
It is also possible to add the number of games that can execute the normal AT state.

Further, during the normal AT state, the number of acquired game values acquired during the normal AT state and the remaining game section are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 84.

After the end of the normal AT state, the state mainly shifts to the pullback state.
Then, after the end of the normal AT state, as will be described later, the number of acquired game values acquired during the normal AT state and a caution image calling attention to excessive games are displayed in a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 84. Is displayed.
Therefore, although not shown, the main control board 200 includes an acquisition number counter that counts the acquisition number acquired by the player during the AT state, and counts the acquisition number during the normal AT state.

The example of the first state is not limited to the normal AT state, and may be another state, for example, a so-called pseudo-bonus.

(Pulled back state)
The pullback state is an example of the second state, and is a state in which the game shifts after the end of the normal AT state, is executed for a predetermined game, and determines whether to shift to the normal AT state or the non-advantageous section again. is there.

Whether to shift to the normal AT state or to the non-advantageous section again is determined by whether or not the lottery (pullback lottery) is won, but is not limited to this, for example, a game in the normal AT state. It may be the case that it is decided to shift to the normal AT state without the pullback lottery based on the above.

Here, in the pullback state, even if the push order combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order notification (navigation) is not executed. That is, the pullback state is not a so-called ball ejection section. Since the pullback state is not the ball ejection section, the number of game values acquired during the pullback state is not displayed after the end of the pullback state, unlike the above-mentioned normal AT state.

When shifting to a non-advantageous section after the end of the pullback state, as will be described later, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84, an area in which a caution image calling attention to excessive gaming is displayed after the end of the normal AT state. In the same area, the number of digestion sets, which is an example of the digestion game section in the normal AT state, is displayed.
Therefore, although not shown, the main control board 200 is provided with a digestion set number counting counter that counts the number of digestion sets in the normal AT state executed by winning the pullback lottery, and counts the number of digestion sets in the normal AT state. There is.

(Ending state)
The ending state is an example of the third state, and the number of digested games after the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section during the AT state or the pullback state is the upper limit number of games (1500) in the advantageous section. The upper limit of the advantageous section is the difference in the number of games, for example, the difference between the number of game media introduced in the advantageous section and the number of game media paid out when the predetermined number of games within (game) is reached, for example, 1300 games. When the predetermined number of sheets within the difference number (MY2400), for example, 2000, is reached, the normal AT state is changed to the predetermined number of sets, for example, when the pullback lottery is not won after playing 8 sets, the AT state or the pullback state. It is in a state of transition from.
Here, the predetermined conditions for shifting to the ending state are not limited to those described above, and may be shifted by, for example, various lottery.

Then, the ending state is executed up to a predetermined section, for example, the upper limit number of games (1500 games) or the upper limit difference number (MY2400) of the advantageous section, or during the predetermined number of games, and in the ending state, the advantageous section ends. An effect that suggests that is executed.

Further, in the ending state, the remaining game section is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 84, but the number of game values acquired during the ending state is not displayed.
It should be noted that the number of acquired game values acquired during the ending state may be displayed even during the ending state, but when the remaining game section is a predetermined game section, for example, several games, the acquired game Instead of displaying the number of acquired values, a countdown display of the remaining game section may be performed.

After the end of the ending state, it shifts to the non-advantageous section.
Then, after the end of the ending state, as will be described later, the number of acquired game values and the caution image acquired during the ending state and the normal AT state until the transition to the ending state are displayed in the predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 84. Is displayed, and after erasing the caution image while leaving the display of the acquired number, the number of digested sets in the normal AT state is displayed.

Therefore, the above-mentioned acquisition number counter counts not only the acquisition number acquired by the player during the AT state but also the acquisition number acquired by the player during the ending state.

Here, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84, the area where the caution image is displayed is the same area as the caution image displayed after the end of the normal AT state, and the number of digested sets in the normal AT state is displayed. The area is the same area as the area in which the number of digestion sets in the normal AT state is displayed when shifting to the non-advantageous section after the end of the pullback state.

It should be noted that what is displayed is not limited to the number of game values acquired during the ending state and the normal AT state until the ending state is entered, but the normal AT state during the ending state and until the ending state is entered. It may be the number of game values acquired during the middle and the pullback state.

Further, when the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied, the game shifts to the ending state from the next game.
In addition, it is not limited to the case of shifting to the ending state from the next game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal AT state, the set of the normal AT state being executed is executed to the end. After that, it may be changed to the ending state, or it may be changed to the ending state when the pullback lottery is not won after the predetermined condition is satisfied. With this configuration, it is possible to shift to the ending state after the normal AT state production is executed to the end without interruption in the middle, and the production is interrupted in the middle, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. There is no such thing, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the ending state, when the push order combination is won by the combination lottery, the correct push order of the winning push order combination is notified.
That is, the ending state is in a state having the same advantage as the normal AT state in that the push order is notified in the same manner as the normal AT state.
The frequency of push order notification in the normal AT state and the ending state may be different, or other advantages may be different.

(Screen example at the end of each state of the production state)
Next, a screen example displayed in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of each state of the effect state will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 8A is a diagram showing regions 1 and 2 in which the display areas of the liquid crystal display device 84 are divided.
The area 1 is an area located above the symbol display window 16 in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84, and is close to the rotary reel 62 from many players who are paying attention to the rotation of the rotary reel 62. Therefore, it is the most conspicuous area in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84.
Here, the area 1 is also an area in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 in the AT state is notified.

The area 2 is an area located on the right side of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84.

In addition, in the areas other than the area 1 and the area 2, various effects are displayed in addition to displaying the caution image displayed in the area 1 and the area 2 and the image combined with the image which is the background of the display of the acquired number.
Further, when the caution image or the acquired number displayed in the area 1 or the area 2 is not displayed, various effects are displayed using various areas of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84.

FIG. 8B is an example of a screen after the normal AT state ends.
After the end of the normal AT state, a caution image for calling attention to excessive games is displayed in the area 1, and the number of game values acquired during the normal AT state is displayed in the area 2, respectively.
Here, as a caution image that calls attention to excessive games, for example, a character image such as "Pachislot is a play that is moderately enjoyable. Be careful of immersiveness." Is displayed. Further, as the number of game values acquired during the normal AT state, for example, "RESULT GET 150" indicating that 150 cards have been acquired is displayed.

FIG. 8C is an example of a screen in the case of shifting to the non-advantageous section after the end of the pullback state.
If you do not win the pullback lottery and move to a non-advantageous section after the pullback state ends, the normal AT state is in area 1 where a caution image that calls attention to excessive games is displayed after the normal AT state ends. The number of digested sets is displayed.
Here, as the number of digestion sets, for example, "AT x 01" indicating that one set of normal AT states has been executed, "AT x 03" indicating that three sets of normal AT states have been executed, and the like are displayed. ..

FIG. 8D is an example of a screen after the ending state ends.
After the end of the ending state, the caution image that calls attention to excessive games in the area 1 and the number of game values acquired during the normal AT state until the ending state and the transition to the ending state are obtained in the area 2, respectively. Is displayed. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, after erasing the caution image of the area 1 while leaving the display of the number of acquired game values acquired during the ending state to the area 2 and the normal AT state until the transition to the ending state. , The number of digested sets in the normal AT state is displayed in the area 1.

(Time chart)
Next, the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of each state of the effect state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. In FIGS. 9 to 11, from the top, the production state, the game division, the rotation state of the rotating reel 62, the display of the liquid crystal display device 84, the push order notification (navigation) state, the display state of the caution image, and the number of acquisitions. The display state and the display state of the number of digested sets are shown respectively.

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of the normal AT state.
FIG. 9A is a timing chart in the case of shifting to the pullback state after the end of the normal AT state.
In the final game n of the set in the normal AT state, when the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. Then, when the push order combination is won in the combination lottery performed when the start switch 40 is operated, the push order notification (navigation) is started in the area 1 (see FIG. 8). When all the stop switches 50 are operated, the push order notification (navigation) ends and the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. After that, a caution image is displayed for a predetermined time in the area 1 (see FIG. 8) where the finished push order notification (navigation) has been performed. Further, in the area 2 (see FIG. 8), the number of game values acquired in the completed set in the AT state is displayed.

In addition, when the normal AT state of a plurality of sets is executed in place of or in addition to the number of acquired game values acquired in the completed set of the AT state displayed in the area 2 (see FIG. 8), the game value up to that point. You may display the total number of acquisitions.

When the game shifts to the pullback state in the next game n + 1 and the start switch 40 is operated, the display of the acquired number ends and the rotation of the rotary reel 62 starts. Here, in the pullback state, the push order notification (navigation) is not performed even when the push order combination is won in the combination lottery.

The end of the display of the number of acquisitions is not limited to the operation of the start switch 40 of the next game, the next game is prevented from starting for a predetermined time due to a freeze or the like, and the display ends after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display. You may do so.

FIG. 9B is a timing chart when the state shifts to the ending state after the normal AT state ends.
The case of shifting to the ending state after the end of the normal AT state is the same as the case of shifting to the pullback state of FIG. 9 (a), but unlike the pullback state, the ending state is different from the pullback state, and the winning combination is won by the winning combination lottery. In this case, the push order notification (navigation) is performed, so that the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, and when the push order combination is won, the push order notification (navigation) is started in the area 1 (see FIG. 8). Will be done.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of the pullback state.
FIG. 10A is a timing chart in the case of shifting to the non-advantageous section after the end of the pullback state.

In the final game n in the pullback state, when the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. Further, regardless of whether the push order combination is won in the combination lottery performed when the start switch 40 is operated, the push order notification (navigation) in the area 1 (see FIG. 8) is not started. When all the stop switches 50 are operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped, and the display of the number of digestion sets is started in the region 1 (see FIG. 8) for a predetermined time m. Here, during the predetermined time m in which the number of digested sets is displayed, the next game may not be started due to freeze or the like.

When the next game n + 1 shifts to the non-advantageous section and the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. Here, in the non-advantageous section, even if the push order combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order notification (navigation) is not performed.

The display of the number of digested sets is not limited to the case where it is displayed for a predetermined time m, and may be displayed until the start switch 40 of the next game is operated.

FIG. 10B is a timing chart when the state shifts to the normal AT state or the ending state after the end of the pullback state.
When shifting to the normal AT state / ending state after the end of the pullback state, the normal AT state or ending state, which is the payout section, continues, so that the transition to the non-advantageous section shown in FIG. Unlike, the display of the number of digested sets is not performed because the advantageous interval continues.

When shifting to the ending state after the end of the pullback state, a special display on the liquid crystal display device 84, for example, a so-called blackout or a so-called blackout in which all or a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 is switched to a black or white image. A whiteout may be displayed.

In the next game n + 1, the normal AT state / ending state is entered, and when the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. Then, when the push order combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order notification (navigation) is executed.

FIG. 11 is a time chart showing the timing of displaying an image in each display area of the liquid crystal display device 84 at the end of the ending state.
FIG. 11 is a timing chart in the case of shifting to the non-advantageous section after the ending state ends.

In the final game n in the ending state, when the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. If the push order combination is won in the combination lottery performed when the start switch 40 is operated, the push order notification (navigation) is started in the area 1 (see FIG. 8). When all the stop switches 50 are operated, the push order notification (navigation) ends and the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. After that, a caution image is displayed for a predetermined time in the area 1 (see FIG. 8) where the finished push order notification (navigation) has been performed. Further, in the area 2 (see FIG. 8), the number of acquired game values acquired during the ending state and the normal AT state until the transition to the ending state is displayed. Further, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the caution image is erased, and the display of the number of digestion sets is started for the predetermined time M in the area 1 (see FIG. 8) where the caution image was displayed. Here, during the predetermined time M in which the number of digested sets is displayed, the next game may not be started due to freeze or the like.

Further, the predetermined time M (see FIG. 11) in which the number of digestion sets after the end of the ending state is displayed is the time m (see FIG. 11) in which the number of digestion sets is displayed when shifting to the non-advantageous section after the end of the pullback state. It is set to be longer than (see FIG. 10).

When the next game n + 1 shifts to the non-advantageous section and the start switch 40 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started. Here, in the non-advantageous section, even if the push order combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order notification (navigation) is not performed.

The display of the number of digested sets is not limited to the case where it is displayed for a predetermined time M, and may be displayed until the start switch 40 of the next game is operated.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 12)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, a general game control process executed by the main control board 200 for each game will be described.

In step S10, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control board 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached the specified number of bets (2 or 3).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the rotation fluctuation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated by the main control board 200, the reel control means 220 causes each rotary reel 62 to operate. The rotation is stopped. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed on the main control board 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the transmission means 270 of the main control board 200 to the reception means 310 of the sub control board 300. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 performs determination processing such as winning a prize whether or not the combination of symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. If the determination result shows that the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide a gaming machine 10 capable of displaying information necessary for displaying at the end of each state in an easy-to-see manner for the player.

Further, the present invention can further provide a game machine 10 capable of displaying the number of digested sets in a normal AT state.
That is, by making it possible for the player to recognize how much the player has played the normal AT state, the game machine 10 capable of memorizing the satisfaction level of the game and preventing the dependence (enthusiasm) on the game is provided. be able to.

Further, the present invention further provides a game machine 10 capable of displaying the number of digested sets in the normal AT state for a long time after the end of the ending state in which the player stays in the advantageous section for a longer time than after the end of the pullback state. can do.
That is, by making it possible to recognize how much the player has played the normal AT state after playing for a long time, it is possible to memorize the satisfaction level of the game and prevent the player from being more dependent on the game. 10 game machines can be provided.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 power supply unit 44 power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Director
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 LCD display device 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Input sensor 94 Payout sensor
95 Hopper Motor 96 Overflow Sensor
100 controller
200 Main control board 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Payout control means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus game state control means 260 Advantageous section control means
270 means of transmission
300 Sub-control board 310 Receiving means
320 Production control means

Claims (3)

A display device that can display images and
It has a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The advantageous state is determined to be a first state capable of notifying the operation mode of the stop switch, a state after the end of the first state, and then to the first state again or to the normal state. The second state and the first state or the second state are provided with a third state in which a predetermined condition is satisfied and a predetermined section is executed.
After the end of the first state, the number of acquired game values acquired during the first state and a caution image urging the player to pay attention to excessive games are displayed on the display device.
When shifting to the normal state after the end of the second state, the digestive game section of the first state is displayed in the same area as the area where the caution image is displayed in the display area of the display device.
When shifting to the normal state after the end of the third state, at least the number of acquired game values acquired during the third state and the first state and the caution image are displayed, and the acquired number is displayed. After erasing the caution image while leaving the display of, the digestion game section of the first state is displayed, and among the display areas of the display device, the area where the caution image is displayed is the first state. The area that is the same as the caution image displayed after the end, and the area in which the digestion game section of the first state is displayed is the first area that is displayed when the state shifts to the normal state after the end of the second state. A gaming machine characterized in that the digested game section of the state is the same area as the displayed area. In the first state, it is possible to play with a predetermined game section as one set.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the digested game section is a set number obtained by digesting the predetermined game section. The digestion game in the case of shifting from the advantageous state to the normal state after the end of the third state, rather than the display time of the digestion game section in the case of shifting from the advantageous state to the normal state after the end of the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display time of the section is longer.

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