JP2021065456A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of acquiring the number of discharged balls advantageous to a player during a bonus game.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 1 provided with a main control part 10 which can perform stop control of reels 41 on the basis of control about determination of an internal winning combination, the internal winning combination, and an operation mode of a stop switch 5, the internal winning combinations include a bell combination winning combination associated with first game value (8) and a watermelon combination winning combination associated with second game value (9). The main control part 10 can perform first control determining bell combinations that include the bell combination winning combinations but do not include the watermelon combination winning combinations in a bonus game and second control determining natural intervention combinations including the bell combination winning combination and the watermelon combination winning combinations. In the case of the first control, the reels 41 are stopped in the mode in which the bell combination winning combinations can appear; in the case of the second control, the reels 41 are stopped in the mode in which the bell combination winning combinations can appear but the watermelon combination winning combinations cannot appear, regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, when a specific internal winning combination such as a bonus combination is determined, a specific stop operation such as pressing is performed, and a combination with a different number of medals paid out is established multiple times, so that the player can play during the bonus game. There is a known gaming machine capable of obtaining the most advantageous payout number (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-132164

However, there was room for improvement in conventional gaming machines.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying the identification symbol, a stop operating means that can be operated by the player to stop the variable display of the plurality of reels, and the inside. An internal winning combination control means capable of executing control regarding determination of a winning combination, a stop control means capable of executing stop control of the plurality of reels based on an operation mode of the internal winning combination and the stop operation means, and a stop control means. In the gaming machine provided with, the internal winning combination includes a first winning combination in which a first game value is associated as a game value as a prize, and a second game having a game value as a prize higher than the first game value. The second winning combination with which the value is associated is included, and the internal winning combination control means includes at least the first winning combination and does not include the second winning combination as the internal winning combination corresponding to the game to be started. The first control for determining a plurality of internal winning combinations can be executed, and a plurality of internal winning combinations including at least the first winning combination and the second winning combination are determined as the internal winning combinations corresponding to the game to be started. 2 The control can be executed, and when the first control is executed by the internal winning combination control means, the stop control means stops the plurality of reels in a manner in which the first winning combination can win a prize. When the second control is executed by the internal winning combination control means, the first winning combination wins the plurality of reels regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means. It is a mode to obtain, and the second winning combination is stopped in a mode in which a prize cannot be won.

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effective line in the display window of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbols corresponding to the lottery object to be drawn in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the advance notice timing control performed in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the advance notice timing control performed in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the advance notice timing control performed in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of the advance notice selection table in the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is an example of a symbol for explaining the permissible / limiting of the advance notice at the time of the first stop operation in the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is an example of a symbol for explaining the permissible / limiting of the advance notice at the time of the second stop operation in the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is a first modification of the advance notice selection table in the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is a second modification of the advance notice selection table in the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a chart which showed the internal winning combination which can be won in the normal internal lottery in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the winning probability for each set value. It is a chart which showed the internal winning combination which can be won in the game in BB in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the winning probability for each set value. It is a chart which showed the internal winning combination which can be won in the game in RB in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and the winning probability for each set value. In the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a chart which shows the winning symbol and the payout of each of the bell combination, the cherry combination, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 which can be internally won during the bonus game. In the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure which shows the reel control in the left reel when the bell combination is internally elected during a bonus game, (a) is the timing when the bell B is positioned in the middle stage. It is a figure which shows the position of each symbol of the left reel at the time of a stop operation, (b) is a figure which shows the stop symbol by the stop operation of (a). In the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure which shows the reel control in the left reel when the special combination 1 is internally elected during a bonus game, and (a) is the timing when a watermelon is positioned in the upper stage. It is a figure which shows the position of each symbol of the left reel at the time of a stop operation, (b) is a figure which shows the stop symbol by the stop operation of (a). It is a chart which shows the winning probability (the number of winnings per 65536 games) for each set value of special combination 1 in BB in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a chart which shows the winning probability (the number of winnings per 65536 games) for each set value of special combination 1 in RB in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the notification lamp in the slot machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement relationship of each notification part (each transmissive area) which constitutes the notification lamp which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and LED. It is a figure which shows the lighting / change condition in each notification part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the region where each notification part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention is lit. It is a figure which shows the notification method lottery table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the tempai production lottery table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the selection method of BGM which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the lighting / change condition in each notification part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the lighting / change condition in each notification part which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 according to each embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to each figure.

[First Embodiment]
[Slot machine body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention has a plurality of rotatably pivotally supported reels 41a, 41b, 41c built-in, and a housing 1b having an open front side. A main control unit 10, a sub-control unit 20, a display L, a speaker 9, and the like, which are composed of a front door 1a that covers the front side of the housing 1b so as to be openable and closable. The lamp 11 and necessary machines and devices are housed in it.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1a is a door body that can be opened and closed from the housing 1b of the slot machine 1 via a hinge or the like, and the front door 1a is provided with a plurality of operation units related to game operations. Therefore, it constitutes the front portion of the slot machine 1.

As an operation unit, for example, a medal insertion slot 2 into which a medal, which is a game medium, is inserted, a bet button 2a for throwing medals stored as credits in the machine into a game, and rotation of reels 41a, 41b, and 41c are started. By stopping the start lever 3 and the rotating reels 41a, 41b, 41c, three stops, which are stop operation means for stopping the variable display of the symbols (identification symbols of the present invention) of the reels 41a to 41c. Buttons 5 (5a, 5b, 5c) and the like are provided.
The bet button 2a includes a MAX bet button 2a1 and a 1-bet button 2a2.
The MAX bet button 2a1 can bet the maximum number (3) of medals stored as credits in one game (3 cards) in one operation, and the 1-bet button 2a2 is 1 You can bet one card per operation (one card).
If you want to win a bonus in the game after winning the bonus role, which will be described later, you can do it with one card.

Further, the front door 1a is provided with a display window 6 on the upper side of each operation unit so that the symbols represented by the three reels 41a, 41b, 41c can be visually recognized.
The display window 6 is a window portion for visually recognizing the reels 41, and three symbols which are continuously adjacent to each other in the vertical direction of the reels 41a to 41c can be visually recognized.
As shown in FIG. 4, a total of 9 3 × 3 symbols displayed on the display window 6 are provided with effective lines consisting of a total of 5 lines (middle, upper, lower, upper right diagonal, lower right diagonal). The combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the valid line determines the presence or absence of benefits given to the player (other than loss and loss) and the type of benefits (bonus, replay, small role, etc.). It has become.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effective line is always 5 lines regardless of whether the slot machine 1 is hung on 1 or 3 sheets.

A notification lamp 8 is provided on the lower left side of the display window 6.
The notification lamp 8 notifies (notifies) the player that the bonus combination has been won as a result of the internal lottery, and when the bonus combination is won, the LED (light emitting element) provided inside emits light. Characters and patterns (GOO! Etc.) on the panel are translucently displayed by light emission.
A display L such as a liquid crystal TV, a speaker 9, and a lamp 11 such as an LED are provided above the front door 1a.

In the center of the housing 1b, a drum unit 4 including reels 41a, 41b, 41c, a motor for rotating each reel 41a, 41b, 41c, a sensor for detecting a rotation position, and the like is provided.
The reel 41 is a cylindrical part having a plurality of (usually 21) symbols on the outer circumference.
Specifically, symbols such as "7", "BAR", "replay", "bell", "clown", "grape", and "cherry" are arranged at equal intervals on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c. ing.
Further, a medal payout device 7 for storing and paying out medals is provided in the lower part of the housing 1b.
The medal payout device 7 is provided with a hopper 7a that functions as a storage unit for storing medals, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 are detected by the medal selector 2b and guided to the hopper 7a. It has become.

The main control unit 10 is composed of a main board on which a control chip in which a main CPU, a main ROM, a main RAM, etc. are integrated is mounted, a board case for accommodating the main board, and a signal from each operation unit and a medal selector. Based on the signal from 2b, each device such as the drum unit 4 and the medal payout device 7 is controlled.

Specifically, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 2 by the player, the medal is detected by the medal selector 2b, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 10.
When the bet button 2a is operated, the operation signal is input to the main control unit 10.
The main control unit 10 monitors the number of medals that can be played and the start lever 3 based on the presence or absence of input of these signals, and when the number of medals that can start the game is reached, the start lever 3 is operated by the player. , The drum unit 4 is driven to control the rotation of each reel 41a to 41c. As a result, the symbols represented on the reels 41a to 41c are displayed in a variable manner.

Further, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control unit 10 starts the game and also performs an internal lottery to draw a winning target including a loss from a plurality of lottery targets for each game.
As shown in FIG. 6, the target of the internal lottery does not include a bonus role or a medal that acquires the right to shift to a bonus game including two types such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). There are replay roles that enable the next game, small roles (bells, clowns, grapes, cherries, etc.) that are given a predetermined number of medals, and losses that are not shown.
In the internal lottery, the winning value set in advance for each of these lottery targets is compared with the random number value acquired at the timing when the start lever 3 is operated, and the lottery target corresponding to the winning value matching the random number value is selected. This time, it will be decided as the winning target of the game (including loss).
After that, when the stop buttons 5a, 5b, 5c are pressed by the player's finger (hand), the main control unit 10 stops the reels 41a, 41b, 41c based on this operation timing. I do.

For example, when the left stop button 5a is first pressed, the left reel 41a is stopped when the button is pressed, and when the middle stop button 5b is pressed second, the button is pressed. When the middle reel 41 is stopped and the right stop button 5c is pressed third, the right reel 5c is released from the pressing by releasing the pressed finger. 41c stops.
In the following description, the reel 41 stopped first according to the operation of the stop button 5 is referred to as a first reel, the reel 41 stopped next to the first reel is referred to as a second reel, and the second reel. The reel 41 stopped next to is called the third reel.
Further, the stop operation of the first reel is referred to as a first stop operation, the stop operation of the second reel is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation of the third reel is referred to as a third stop operation.

Further, in this stop control, the control is performed so as to stop with a combination of symbols according to the winning target based on the operation timing of the stop button 5.
For example, when a bonus combination is won in an internal lottery, the player will have a bonus symbol corresponding to the bonus combination (“7.7 ・ 7” in the case of BB, “7.7 ・ BAR” in the case of RB). , When each stop button 5a to 5c is operated (pressed) at an appropriate timing aiming at this symbol, the bonus symbol is rotated so as to stop (bonus winning) on the effective line based on this operation timing. The reels 41a to 41c are stopped and controlled.

Specifically, while determining whether or not there is a symbol corresponding to the winning target within the range of the number of sliding frames (for example, 0 to 4 symbols) that can further advance the rotation of the reel 41 from the operation timing, the sliding frame If there is a symbol corresponding to the winning target within the number range, control is performed so that the symbol is drawn on the effective line.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the bonus symbols are 1 or 2 symbols on each reel 41, and are arranged at intervals exceeding the number of sliding frames.
Therefore, even if the bonus combination is won, the bonus symbol may not be stopped depending on the timing of the stop operation.

The main control unit 10 determines the symbols and combinations thereof that are stopped and displayed on the reels 41a, 41b, and 41c, and determines that the winning combination has won the prize at the time of the combination of the symbols of the winning combination, and the medal payout device 7. Controls the payout of a predetermined number of medals, and pays out the medals from the medal payout outlet 7b.
For example, when a small role (bell, clown, grape, cherry) is won, control is performed to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the small role.
When a bonus combination (BB or RB) is won, the game shifts to the bonus game (special game state) specified by the upper limit of the payout, and during the bonus game, the symbol arrangement corresponding to the small combination with a predetermined number of payouts. Many game media are paid out by performing lottery and reel control so that the numbers are continuously aligned.

Therefore, during the bonus game, it can be said that the player is in a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state in which continuous small winnings cannot be expected.
Further, even in the same bonus game, the upper limit of the payout in BB is set to a value higher than the upper limit in RB, so that BB pays out more medals than RB. There is.
That is, BB is an example of the second special gaming state of the present invention, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than RB, which is an example of the first special gaming state of the present invention.

In addition, the main control unit 10 outputs a predetermined signal or information to the sub control unit 20 at a predetermined game timing (for example, operation of the start lever, operation of the stop buttons 5a to 5c, winning of a bonus combination, etc.).
For example, when the start lever 3 is operated, the main control unit 10 outputs information indicating that the start lever has been operated to the sub control unit 20.
Further, when each of the stop buttons 5a to 5c is operated, the main control unit 10 outputs information that can identify which stop button 5 is operated in which order to the sub control unit 20.
Further, when the reels 41a to 41c are stopped by the operation of the stop button 5, the main control unit 10 can identify information such as which reel 41 has stopped in what order, and the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower stages. Output to the sub control unit 20.
Further, when the main control unit 10 wins the bonus combination, the sub-control unit 20 outputs a bonus signal (BB signal, RB signal) capable of identifying the winning combination and the type of the winning bonus combination. Output to.

When the sub-control unit 20 inputs the information or signal output from the main control unit 10, the sub-control unit 20 controls the display L, the speaker 9, and the lamp 11 based on the effect program stored in advance according to the information or signal, and determines the predetermined value. Perform the game production of.
Specifically, the sub control unit 20 is a sub equipped with a sub CPU (central processing unit), a sub RAM (memory), a storage means such as a sub ROM, an image control circuit, a sound control circuit, a lamp control circuit, and the like. A display L composed of a liquid crystal display, a speaker 9 for outputting sound such as sound and sound effects, a lamp 11, etc., which are composed of a board and a board case for accommodating them, are driven to produce a predetermined image and light emission. And control of game effects such as sound effects.

Then, the sub-control unit 20 identifies the progress state of the game, the game state, the lottery target won in the lottery process, etc. managed by the main control unit 10, and controls each control circuit so as to perform an effect synchronized with the game. It has become like.
For example, when the sub-control unit 20 inputs a bonus signal output from the main control unit 10 when a bonus combination is won in the internal lottery, the notification lamp 8 emits light (lights up) the notification lamp 8.
As a result, it is possible to announce that the winning bonus role has been won (also referred to as bonus notification), and the player can generate a bonus game (special game state of the present invention) if the bonus symbols of the winning bonus winning combination can be arranged. You can recognize that it is possible.
That is, the notification lamp 8 functions as a notification means for notifying the player that a special game state (bonus game) can be generated.
While the notification lamp 8 is lit, the player appreciates the lighting mode of the notification lamp 8 to obtain a favorable feeling such as superiority complex, satisfaction, and expectation that the bonus game can be generated. be able to.

(Advance notice timing control)
The advance notification timing control will be described.
The advance notice timing control of the present invention allows advance notice at the timing when a symbol (also referred to as a roll) that can align the bonus symbols appears in the bonus winning game, and can align the bonus symbols. When is not appearing, the advance notification at the relevant timing is restricted and the control is performed to transfer to the later notification (hereinafter referred to as the advance notification timing control).
"Advance notification" refers to the bonus notification at the start of the bonus winning game or during the game. Specifically, the notification at the time of the start lever operation, the first stop operation, and the second stop operation (when the button is pressed). To say.
"Post-notification" refers to a bonus notification after the end of the bonus winning game, specifically, a notification at the end of the operation of the third stop button (timing when the finger is released from the button).
The details of the advance notification timing control will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 9.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the slot machine 1, the game is started with the start lever operation (S101) by the player, and an internal lottery is performed to draw a winning target from a plurality of lottery targets (S102). ).
The sub-control unit 20 determines that the bonus combination has been won in the internal lottery (S103).
Specifically, it is determined that the bonus combination has been won based on the input of the BB signal or the RB signal output from the main control unit 10 when the BB or RB is won.
If a role other than the bonus role (including loss) is won, the explanation is omitted because it is not directly related to the advance notification timing control.

When it is determined that the bonus combination has been won (S103-Yes), the type of the bonus combination and the like are stored in the storage means (S104).
Specifically, when the BB signal is input, the sub-control unit 20 stores information (flag) indicating that the BB has been won in the memory, and when the RB signal is input, the sub-control unit 20 has won the RB. The indicated information (flag) is stored in the memory.
In addition, the bonus winning trigger (for example, the case of "single winning" in which the bonus winning trigger is only the bonus winning, and the case of "duplicate winning" between the bonus winning and another role (for example, cherry) are memorized. You can also do it.
Next, the sub-control unit 20 selects whether to notify the bonus first or second (S105).
As for the advance notice or the post-notification, for example, the advance notice is selected with a probability of 1/4, the post-notification is selected with a probability of 3/4, and the selection result is stored in the memory.

If advance notice is selected (S106-advance notice), the process proceeds to S107.
When the post-notification is selected (S106-post-notification), the sub-control unit 20 monitors the operation of the third stop button (S109), and at the end of the operation of the third stop button (S109-Yes), the notification lamp is displayed. 8 is turned on (S110). The "at the end of the operation of the third stop button" means the timing when the player speaks the finger (when the button is pressed and released).
That is, when the post-notification is selected, the post-notification is always performed.
However, as will be described later, even when the later notification is selected, it is possible to control the transfer to the earlier notification depending on the symbols of the first reel and the second reel.

In S107, the notification timing of the advance notification is selected.
Specifically, the sub-control unit 20 performs a selection lottery to select from three types of "when the start lever is operated", "when the first stop is operated", and "when the second stop is operated".
For example, as shown in the advance notice selection table of FIG. 10, "at the time of start lever operation" is selected with a probability of 50%, "at the time of the first stop operation" is selected with a probability of 25%, and there is a probability of 25%. "At the time of the second stop operation" is selected.
That is, as the timing for executing the notification (lighting of the notification lamp) by the notification means, a plurality of timings (the above three types of timings) including the first timing corresponding to the stop of the fluctuation display of a specific reel among the reels 41a to 41c. ), And the "specific reel" includes a first reel at which the fluctuation display is first stopped at least during the "first stop operation".
Further, the "plurality of timings" includes a third timing (when the start lever is operated), which is a predetermined timing in a state where none of the reels 41a to 41c is stopped for the fluctuation display.

The timing of advance notification in S107 is selected when the start lever is operated in S101 and before the first stop operation in S201 or S301 (that is, immediately before the start of the bonus winning game) (FIG. 7). ~ 9).
Further, the selection of the first notification and the second notification in S105 is also performed at the time of the start lever operation and before the first stop operation (that is, immediately before the start of the bonus winning game) (see FIGS. 7 to 9). ..
That is, the sub-control unit 20 selects the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means in response to the start of the game (bonus game).
However, this selection is a tentative decision, and depending on the design of the 1st reel and the 2nd reel by the 1st stop operation and the 2nd stop operation in the bonus winning game, the advance notice is transferred to the later notice, and the timing of the notice is announced. Can be changed (see S204 in FIG. 8 and S306 in FIG. 9).
It should be noted that the timing selection of the advance notification in S107 and the selection of the advance notification and the subsequent notification in S105 can be performed after the start lever is operated (immediately after the start of the bonus winning game).

The processing when "at the time of the first stop operation" is selected as the timing of the advance notification (at the time of S108-first stop operation) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In this case, the sub-control unit 20 monitors the presence or absence of the first stop operation (S201), and if there is the first stop operation (S201-Yes), determines whether or not the symbol on the first reel is a bonus symbol. (S202).
Specifically, in the sub-control unit 20, whether or not the symbol of the reel 41 (also referred to as the stop symbol) whose variable display is first stopped in response to the first stop operation is one of the bonus symbols of the winning bonus combination. Is determined.
Whether the winning bonus combination is BB or RB can be determined based on the information stored in the memory in the previous step (S104).
Further, the storage means of the sub-control unit 20 stores information on the bonus symbol (correspondence between the symbol and each reel) in advance.
Therefore, the sub-control unit 20 can determine "whether or not the symbol on the first reel is a bonus symbol" by comparing the stop symbol with the stored information.

Specifically, when the winning bonus combination is BB, the bonus symbol of BB is "7, 7, 7", so the first stopped reel 41 is the left reel 41a, the middle reel 41b, and the right reel 41c. In any case, if any of the upper, middle, and lower symbols is one symbol "7" of the bonus symbol, an affirmative judgment is made that "the symbol on the first reel is the bonus symbol". If none of the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the reel 41 that was stopped first is "7", a negative determination is made.
For example, in the example of FIG. 11A, since the symbol in the middle of the left reel 41a, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a positive determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11B, since none of the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the right reel 41c, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a negative determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11C, since none of the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the left reel 41a, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a negative determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11D, since the symbol in the middle of the right reel 41c, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a positive determination is made.

If the winning bonus combination is RB, the bonus symbol of RB is "7.7 BAR", so if the first reel is the left reel 41a or the middle reel 41b, either the upper, middle, or lower row. If the symbol is "7", the above affirmative judgment is made, otherwise a negative judgment is made. If the first reel is the right reel 41c, any of the upper, middle, and lower symbols should be "BAR". If the above is positive, the negative judgment is made otherwise.
For example, in the example of FIG. 11A, since the symbol in the middle of the left reel 41a, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a positive determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11B, since the upper symbol of the right reel 41c, which is the first reel, is one symbol “BAR” of the bonus symbol, an affirmative determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11C, since none of the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the left reel 41a, which is the first reel, is one symbol “7” of the bonus symbol, a negative determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 11D, since the lower symbol of the right reel 41c, which is the first reel, is one symbol “BAR” of the bonus symbol, an affirmative determination is made.

In S202, when the symbol on the first reel is determined to be a bonus symbol (S202-Yes), the notification lamp is turned on (S203).
That is, when the first timing (advance notice) is selected as the timing for executing the notification by the notification means, the identification symbol indicated by the stop of the fluctuation display of the specific reel (first reel) is in the special gaming state. In the case of a special symbol (bonus symbol) for generating (bonus game), notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is executed at the first timing (advance notification is executed).
For example, in the game in which the BB is won, when the symbols of the first reel stopped by the first stop operation are as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (d), or in the game in which the RB is won, the first stop operation is performed. When the symbol of the stopped first reel is as shown in FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11D, the advance notice is given at the time of the first stop operation.
As described above, in the advance notice timing control of the present invention, when a roll that can align the bonus symbols appears at the time of the first stop operation in the bonus winning game, the bonus notice (advance notice) at that timing is given. I try to tolerate it.
As a result, the player can win the bonus role depending on the subsequent operation of the stop button, so that the player's expectation for the bonus winning game can be increased.

On the other hand, when the symbol on the first reel is not determined to be a bonus symbol (S202-No), the notification timing is changed from the first notification to the second notification (S204).
Then, the sub-control unit 20 monitors the operation of the third stop button (S205), and turns on the notification lamp 8 at the end of the operation of the third stop button (S205-Yes) (S203).
That is, even when the first timing (advance notification) is selected as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means, the identification symbol indicated by the stop of the fluctuation display of the specific reel (first reel). However, if it is not a special symbol (bonus symbol) for generating a special game state (bonus game), the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is not executed at the first timing (no advance notification is performed). It is supposed to be.
Further, in this case, the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is executed at the second timing (post-notification is performed).
For example, in the game in which the BB is won, when the symbols of the first reel stopped by the first stop operation are as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), or in the game in which the RB is won, the first stop operation is performed. When the symbol of the stopped first reel is as shown in FIG. 11C, the notification lamp 8 is turned on (post-notification is performed) at the timing when the third stop button is operated without prior notification.

In the example of FIG. 11B, the bonus symbols of RB can be aligned, but since the bonus symbols of BB cannot be aligned, this is the case when the winning bonus combination is BB. In that case, the advance notice is not given and the post-notification is given.
That is, in a situation where the first special gaming state (RB) cannot be generated and the second special gaming state (BB) can be generated, the first timing is used as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means. When (advance notice) is selected, when the identification symbol indicated by the fluctuation display of the specific reel (first reel) is a special symbol (bonus symbol) for generating the first special state (RB). Is not allowed to execute the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means at the first timing (advance notification is not allowed).

In this way, even if the advance notice is selected as the timing of the bonus notification, if there is no outcome in the bonus winning game that allows the bonus symbols to be aligned by the first stop operation, the advance notice is given. It is restricted and transferred to a later notice.
The reason is that in the bonus winning game, if there is no outcome that can align the bonus symbols by the first stop operation, even if the bonus notification (advance notification) is made at that timing, the game is played. This is because there is a risk that the player feels that the game value is useless.
In the advance notice timing control of the present invention, if a result that can align the bonus symbols does not appear by the first stop operation in the bonus winning game, the advance notice at that timing is restricted and transferred to the later notice. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the game value applied to the bonus winning game was wasted, and as a result, the interest in the game is not lowered.

A case where "when the second stop button is operated" is selected as the timing of the advance notification (when the second stop button is operated from S108) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In this case, the sub-control unit 20 first monitors the presence or absence of the first stop operation (S301), when there is the first stop operation (S301-Yes), and then monitors the presence or absence of the second stop operation. (S303).
That is, it is determined that there is an operation of the stop button 5 that is first performed after the start lever operation and an operation of the stop button 5 that is performed next.
Since the processes of S301 to S302 are the same as the processes of S201 to S202 described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
When the operation of the second stop button is performed (S303-Yes), it is determined whether or not the tempai state is reached by the symbol of the first reel and the symbol of the second reel (S304).
The "tempai state" means a state in which a bonus symbol can be completed if the symbols on the third reel can be aligned with a predetermined symbol.
For example, if the winning bonus combination is BB, the bonus symbol of BB is "7, 7, 7", so "7, 7, ↓", "7, ↓, 7", "7, ↓, 7", "7, ↓, 7" on the same valid line. If the symbols of the 1st reel and the 2nd reel are aligned like "↓ ・ 7 ・ 7" (↓ indicates the 3rd reel that is rotating. It is also called "7 Tempai". The same shall apply hereinafter), "Tempai" It makes an affirmative judgment that "it is in a state", and makes a negative judgment otherwise.

In the example of FIG. 12A, since the symbol of “7.7 ・ ↓” is formed on the effective line 1, an affirmative determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 12B, since the symbol is “7.7 ・ ↓” on the effective line 1, a positive judgment is made.
In the example of FIG. 12C, since the symbols of "7.7 ・ ↓", "7 ・ ↓ ・ 7", and "↓ ・ 7.7" are not formed in any of the effective lines, a negative judgment is made. ..
In the example of FIG. 12 (d), since the symbol is “↓ ・ 7.7” on the effective line 5, an affirmative judgment is made.

If the winning bonus combination is RB, the bonus symbol of RB is "7.7 ・ BAR", so on the same valid line, "7 ・ 7 ・ ↓", "7 ・ ↓ ・ BAR", "↓ ・ 7"・ If the symbols of the 1st reel and the 2nd reel are aligned like "BAR" (also called "7 BAR Tempai"), affirmative judgment is made as "Tempai state", and otherwise a negative judgment is made. Do.
For example, in the example of FIG. 12A, since the symbol is “7.7 ・ ↓” on the effective line 1, a positive determination is made.
In the example of FIG. 12B, since the symbols of "7.7 ・ ↓", "7 ・ ↓ ・ BAR", and "↓ ・ 7 ・ BAR" are not formed in any of the effective lines, a negative judgment is made. ..
In the example of FIG. 12C, since the symbol of “7 ・ ↓ ・ BAR” is displayed on the effective line 1, a positive judgment is made.
In the example of FIG. 12D, since the symbol of “↓ ・ 7 ・ BAR” is displayed on the effective line 1, a positive judgment is made.

In S304, when it is determined that the temper state is determined (S304-Yes), the notification lamp 8 is turned on (S305).
That is, when the first timing (advance notice) is selected as the timing for executing the notification by the notification means, and the identification symbol indicated by the stop of the fluctuation display of the first reel and the second reel as specific reels is used. When the tempai state is formed, the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is executed at the first timing (when the second stop button is operated).

For example, in a game in which the BB is won, when the stop symbols at the time of operating the second stop button are as shown in FIGS. 12 (a), (b), and (d), or in a game in which the RB is won, the second stop button is operated. When the stop symbol at the time is as shown in FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (c), and 12 (d), the advance notice is given when the second stop button is operated.
In this way, in the advance notice timing control, when a roll (tempai state) in which the bonus symbols can be aligned appears by operating the second stop button in the bonus winning game, the bonus notice (advance notice) at that timing is allowed. I try to do it.
As a result, the player can win the bonus role depending on the subsequent operation of the stop button, so that the player's expectation for the bonus winning game can be increased.
In addition, according to the advance notification timing control, it is possible to support the alignment of bonus symbols in the bonus winning game, so that the player can be given a merit regardless of the presence or absence of duplicate winning combinations. In particular, the bonus symbols in the bonus winning game. It is useful for players who want to align.

On the other hand, in S302, when the symbol of the first reel is not determined to be a bonus symbol (S302-No), and in S304, when it is not determined to be in the tempai state (S304-No), the notification timing is set from the advance notification. Change to post-announcement (S306).
Then, the sub-control unit 20 monitors the operation of the third stop button (S307), and turns on the notification lamp 8 (S305) at the end of the operation of the third stop button (S307-Yes).
That is, even when the first timing (advance notification) is selected as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means, the fluctuation display of the specific reels (first reel and second reel) is stopped. If the identification symbol shown is not a special symbol (bonus symbol) for generating a special game state (bonus game) (that is, when a tempai state is not formed), notification by a notification means (bonus notification) Is not executed at the first timing (no advance notice is given).
For example, in the game in which the BB is won, the stop symbol at the time of operating the second stop button is as shown in FIGS. 12 (a), (b), (d), or in the game in which the RB is won, the second stop button is operated. When the stop symbol at the time is as shown in FIGS. 12A, 12C, and 12D, the notification lamp 8 is turned on at the timing when the third stop button is operated without prior notification.

In the example of FIG. 12 (c), the bonus symbols of RB can be aligned, but since the bonus symbols of BB cannot be aligned, this is the case when the winning bonus combination is BB. In that case, the advance notice is not given and the post-notification is given.
That is, in a situation where the first special gaming state (RB) cannot be generated and the second special gaming state (BB) can be generated, the first timing is used as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means. When (advance notice) is selected, the identification symbol indicated by the variation display of a specific reel (first reel and second reel) is a special symbol (bonus symbol) for generating the first special state (RB). In this case, the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is not executed at the first timing (advance notification is not allowed).

In this way, even if the advance notice is selected as the timing of the bonus notification, if there is no outcome in the bonus winning game that allows the bonus symbols to be aligned by the first stop operation, the advance notice is given. It is restricted and transferred to a later notice.
The reason is that in the bonus winning game, if there is no outcome that can align the bonus symbols by the first stop operation and the second stop operation, even if the bonus notification (advance notification) is performed at that timing, This is because there is a risk of making the player feel that the game value applied to the game was useless.
In the advance notice timing control of the present invention, if a result that can align the bonus symbols does not appear by the first stop operation and the second stop operation in the bonus winning game, the advance notice at the timing is restricted. Since the game is transferred to the later notice, if the first notice is given, the player does not feel that "the game value applied to the game was useless", and as a result, the interest in the game is enjoyed. Can be prevented from falling.

When "when the start lever is operated" is selected as the timing of the advance notification (when the start lever is operated from S108), the notification lamp 8 is turned on as shown in FIG. 7 (S110).
That is, in this case, the bonus notification (advance notification) is always performed when the start lever is operated.
That is, a third timing (when the start lever is operated, that is, a predetermined timing when none of the reels 41a to 41c is stopped) is selected as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means. In that case, the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) is executed in response to the arrival of the third timing (start lever operation).

According to the bonus notification at the time of operating the start lever, since the bonus notification is performed before the start of the game, in the bonus winning game, it is possible to perform a push to align the bonus symbols from the first operation of the stop button 5.
Therefore, it is possible to easily win the bonus role in the bonus winning game, which is beneficial for the player.

Hereinafter, a modified example of the advance notification timing control will be described.
In addition, the following modification can be configured to coexist or selectively prepare in one gaming machine according to the establishment of some conditions and the gaming situation. The same applies to the modified examples of other embodiments.

(First modification of advance notification timing control)
A modified example of the advance notification timing control will be described.
In the above-mentioned advance notification timing control, when the post-notification is selected as the notification timing, the post-notification is always performed (see S106 → S107 in FIG. 7), but even when the post-notification is selected, the post-notification is performed. Depending on the outcome of the first stop operation or the second stop operation, it is possible to control the transfer to the advance notice.
That is, even when the second timing (post-notification) is selected as the timing for executing the notification (bonus notification) by the notification means, the fluctuation display of the specific reel 41 (first reel or second reel) is stopped. When the identification symbol indicated by is a special symbol (bonus symbol), it is also possible to control the notification by the notification means (bonus notification) to be executed (advance notification) at the first timing.
For example, when the BB is won and the post-notification is selected as the timing of the bonus notification, when the symbol "7" can be made to appear by the first stop operation, the bonus notification (first) is performed during the first stop operation. (Notice) is performed, and one of "7.7 ・ ↓", "7 ・ ↓ ・ 7", and "↓ ・ 7.7" (that is, the tempai state) appears by the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When it is possible to make it, a bonus notification (advance notification) is given when the second stop button is operated.

By the way, even when the post-notification (that is, the bonus notification at the end of the operation of the 3rd stop button) is selected, if all the bonus symbols can be aligned in the operation of the 3rd stop button, The notification lamp 8 is not lit.
In this case, the player who is looking forward to watching the lighting of the notification lamp 8 by winning the bonus will be dissatisfied.
In this regard, according to the above control, even when post-notification is selected as the notification timing, if the bonus symbols can be aligned during the first stop operation or the second operation operation, the first stop is performed. Since the bonus notification (advance notification) is given at the time of operation or the second operation operation, the above dissatisfaction can be prevented.

(Second modification in advance notification timing control)
FIG. 13 is a first modification table of the advance notice selection table.
The advance notice selection table shown in FIG. 13 is shown in FIG. 10 in that it is possible to select the case where there is no notification limit for the advance notice at the time of the first stop operation and the second stop operation (Nos. 4 to 5). It is different from the advance notice selection table.
Specifically, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are selected as the timing of the advance notification, even if a result that the bonus symbols cannot be aligned appears during the operation. We try to allow advance notice at a certain rate.
That is, the No. 1 of the advance notice selection table. 4 and No. When 5 is selected, the advance notice is not restricted (it is not transferred to the later notice), and the advance notice is always given.

(Third modification example in advance notification timing control)
FIG. 14 is a second modified table of the advance notice selection table.
In the advance notification selection table shown in FIG. 14, the notification lamp 8 is lit and sounded only during the first stop operation, only during the second stop operation, and at both the timings of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. It is possible to select to output (see Nos. 6 to 8), and when these are selected, it differs from the advance notification selection table shown in FIG. 13 in that there is no notification restriction.
In particular, the sound output outputs a special reel sound that needs to be notified when the first reel or the second reel is stopped, and since it does not have a function as a post-notification in the first place, there is no notification restriction and the sound is ahead as it is. Perform as an announcement.
The special reel sound is a reel stop sound that is output with a sound different from the normal reel stop sound when the reel 41 is stopped.
It is also possible to transfer only the lighting of the notification lamp 8 to the post-notification and execute only the sound output as the pre-notification.

(Fourth modification in advance notification timing control)
When the advance notice is transferred to the post-notification, control such as increasing the number of light emitting parts, outputting a predetermined sound, and blinking the notification lamp 8 is performed as a post-notification different from the normal post-notification. You can also do it.
It is also possible to control to change the effect during the bonus game when the advance notice is transferred to the later notice.
In addition, when the advance notice is transferred to the later notice, it is possible to control to change the effect control by the continuous chan determination after the bonus game ends.
For example, normally, if the BB is won again within 5 games after the end of the bonus game, the BGM is changed. However, if the advance notice is transferred to the later notice, the BB is won again within 10 games after the end of the bonus game. The BGM can be changed in some cases.

(Fifth modification example in advance notification timing control)
A counting means for counting the number of times the first notice is transferred to the second notice (number of transfers) can be provided, and when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number of times, the predetermined information can be notified to the player.
For example, when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, the number of transfers can be displayed on the display L.
Since the number of transfers is also related to the number of failed presses, it is possible to indirectly give advice to the player to be careful about the presses by notifying the number of transfers.

In addition, when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, a message to be careful about pressing the button can be displayed on the display L.
In addition, when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, a privilege can be given.
For example, in a gaming machine in which the probability of winning a bonus differs depending on the set value (for example, 1 to 6), when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, the privilege is given by executing an effect suggesting the set value of the gaming machine. Can be granted.
Further, in a gaming machine equipped with AT or ART, when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, a privilege is given by giving the number of times that the bonus symbols could not be aligned in the bonus winning game to the number of times of navigation of AT. can do.
In addition, when the number of transfers reaches a predetermined number, when the next bonus is won, the privilege can be given by giving advance notice when the start lever is operated.

(Sixth modification in advance notification timing control)
When the advance notice is transferred to the later notice, the right of the advance notice is stocked, the stock is released when the predetermined conditions are met (for example, the game of 2000 games or more is performed), and the subsequent notices are the advance notice. It can also be controlled so that the stock can be used at the player's favorite timing.

(7th modification in advance notification timing control)
It is also possible to control the advance notification so that it is not transferred to the subsequent notification by a setting operation (for example, an operation of an effect button (not shown)) performed by the player in advance.
Further, in this case, the advance setting can be canceled so that the advance notification can be transferred to the later notification by the setting operation by the player.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, even when the advance notice is selected as the bonus notice, the symbol of the first reel or the second reel in the bonus winning game is a bonus. If the symbols cannot be aligned, the advance notice is restricted and the symbols are transferred to the later notice.
As a result, if it is determined that the bonus symbols cannot be aligned at the timing of the advance notice when the stop button is operated in the bonus winning game, there is a risk that the player feels that the game value applied to the game is useless. , Since the execution / non-execution of the advance notice is switched according to the outcome when the stop button is operated, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the game value applied to the game was wasted.

On the other hand, in a conventional gaming machine as described in the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-170201), a notice that a player-favorable control such as a bonus is performed may be announced in advance according to the timing. Although the post-announcement was made, especially in the case of the advance announcement, for example, even though it has already been decided that the bonus symbols cannot be aligned at the timing of the advance announcement when the stop button is operated in the bonus winning game, the advance announcement is made. Since the announcement is made, there is a risk that the player may feel that the game value applied to the game is useless.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to solve all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve.

Although the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described modes and modes, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, for example, the BB bonus symbol exemplifies "7, 7, 7", but the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of bonus symbols and combinations.
Further, although the RB bonus symbol exemplifies "7.7 BAR", for example, "BAR / BAR / BAR" may be used, and the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of bonus symbols and combinations may be used.

Further, for example, a so-called duplicate winning combination may be provided in which a specific small winning combination (for example, cherry) also serves as a winning winning combination for the bonus winning combination.
In this case, when the cherry can be stopped on the left reel 41a by the first stop operation, the bonus symbols cannot be aligned in the game, so even if the advance notification is selected as the notification timing, the later notification is made. Instead of transferring to, the advance notice can be executed as it is.
In addition, when multiple types of BB and RB are provided, for some types, the bonus symbols can always be arranged without pressing (for example, the bonus symbols can be arranged within 4 frames or can be pulled in). (Increase the number, adopt a control that automatically stops the bonus symbol, etc., not limited to these methods), and for the bonus of the type, make a preliminary announcement or a late announcement at the notification timing selected in advance. You can also do it.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 23.
Also in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, similarly to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, a plurality of characters displaying a predetermined symbol by inserting a game medium such as a medal and pressing the start lever. Reel 41 starts rotating, and by pressing a plurality of stop buttons 5 corresponding to each reel 41 at an arbitrary timing, the rotating reel 41 stops, and a predetermined number according to the arrangement of the symbols of the stopped reel 41. It provides basic slot machine games such as the game medium of the game being paid out.
That is, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the plurality of reels 41a to 41c capable of variablely displaying the identification symbol and the stop button 5 operated by the player to stop the variable display of the plurality of reels 41a to 41c. The main control unit 10 functions as an internal winning combination control means capable of executing control regarding determination of an internal winning combination, and is based on an operation mode for the internal winning combination and the stop operation means. It functions as a stop control means capable of executing stop control of a plurality of reels.
Further, as in the first embodiment, there are BB and RB as special gaming states that are advantageous to the player, and the main control unit 10 has come to execute various controls of the special gaming state as the gaming state control means. There is.
The symbol arrangement of the reels 41a to 41c is different from that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 5 and 15), and the lottery target (internal lottery combination) is also different from that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 6 and 16).
However, the same symbol arrangement as the reels 41a to 41c in the first embodiment can be applied in the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 15, on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 41a to 41c, "7", "BAR", "replay", "bell A", "bell B", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", Designs such as "watermelon" and "blank" are arranged in a predetermined order.
Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a setting means capable of setting a set value of 6 stages of 1 to 6 for each gaming machine, and as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, each of the slot machines 1 is provided according to the set value. It is possible to set the winning probability of the internal winning combination.

FIG. 16 is a chart showing the internal winning combinations that can be won in the internal lottery at the normal time and the winning probabilities for each set value.
As shown in FIG. 16, the types of winning combinations include "missing", "replay", "both cherries", "bell", "watermelon", "blank", "BB", "BB + both cherries", and "both cherries". There are "BB + cherry 1", "BB + cherry 2", "RB", and "RB + both cherries".
Of these, the "both cherries" role is a duplicate role in which cherry 1 and cherry 2 are elected at the same time, and is a small role in which the symbol of cherry 1 or cherry 2 is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 41a to win a prize. ..
The "BB + both cherries" role is a duplicate role in which BB and both cherries are elected at the same time, and by aligning the bonus symbols of BB or stopping the symbols of cherry 1 or cherry 2 on the upper or lower stage of the left reel 41a. Win a prize in BB.
The "BB + Cherry 1" role is a duplicate role in which BB and Cherry 1 are elected at the same time, and the BB is won by aligning the bonus symbols of BB or stopping the symbol of Cherry 1 in the middle of the left reel 41a.
The "BB + Cherry 2" role is a duplicate role in which BB and Cherry 2 are elected at the same time, and the BB is won by aligning the bonus symbols of BB or stopping the symbol of Cherry 2 in the middle of the left reel 41a.
That is, the "BB + cherry 1" role and the "BB + cherry 1" role are duplicate winning combinations of "BB" and "middle-tier cherry role".

As shown in FIG. 16, the BB winning probability (occurrence probability) is, for example, 150/65536 when the set value is 1, 170/65536 when the set value is 6, and the RB winning probability is the set value. In the case of 1, it is 100/65536, and in the case of the set value 6, it is 170/65536 and the like.
That is, a gaming machine with a larger set value has a higher probability of winning BB or RB, and a gaming machine with a smaller set value has a lower probability of winning BB or RB.
For other small roles (excluding loss, etc.), the winning probability is the same even if the installation value is different, but it can be different for each set value.
In addition, normally, the game is basically played with three cards, but one card, two cards, or four cards or more may be used, and the winning probability of BB or RB in that case is set for each set value. You can also do it.

FIG. 17 is a chart showing the internal winning combinations that can be won in the game in the BB and the winning probabilities for each set value, and FIG. 18 shows the internal winning combinations that can be won in the game in the RB and the winning probabilities thereof. It is a chart shown for each set value.
As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, during the bonus game, although the winning probability is different, one of the bell role, the cherry role, the special role 1 and the special role 2 is won.
In addition, although the bonus game is basically played with two cards, one card or three cards or more may be used, and the winning probability of the internal winning combination in that case may be provided for each set value.

FIG. 19 is a chart showing the winning symbols and payouts of the bell, cherry, special role 1, and special role 2 that can be internally won during the bonus game.
As shown in FIG. 19, the "bell role" is "bell A, bell A, bell A", "bell A, bell A, bell B", "bell A, bell B, bell A", "bell A. "Bell B-Bell B", "Bell B-Bell A-Bell A", "Bell B-Bell A-Bell B", "Bell B-Bell B-Bell A", "Bell B-Bell B-Bell B" It is composed of an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "bell combination combination") corresponding to eight combinations of symbols consisting of bell A and bell B (hereinafter referred to as "bell combination symbol").
If the "Belle role" is internally won, the bell combination role corresponding to the above eight winning symbols will be won twice.
Of the bell combination symbols, the four symbols whose left reel 41a is "bell A" are called "bell A combination symbols", and the four symbols whose left reel 41a is "bell B" are "bell B". Also called "combination design".
In the "bell role", eight medals are paid out as a payout at the time of winning each bell combination role.

As shown in FIG. 19, the “cherry role” is an internal winning combination that wins by stopping the cherry symbol on any of the upper, middle, and lower rows of the left reel 41a, and the number of medals paid out as a payout at the time of winning. Four sheets are set.

As shown in FIG. 19, "special role 1" includes "bell A, bell A, bell A", "bell A, bell A, bell B", "bell A, bell B, bell A", and "bell A".・ Bell B ・ Bell B ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell A ・ Bell A ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell A ・ Bell B ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell B ・ Bell A ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell B ・ Bell B ” An internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "watermelon combination symbol") corresponding to one combination symbol consisting only of watermelon such as "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" and a bell combination combination corresponding to eight types of bell combination symbols (hereinafter referred to as "watermelon combination symbol"). Hereinafter, it is composed of "watermelon combination combination").
When the "special combination 1" is internally won, the bell combination combination corresponding to the above eight winning symbols and the watermelon combination combination corresponding to the above one winning symbol are repeatedly won.
In "Special role 1", eight medals are set as a payout when the bell combination combination is won, and nine medals are set as a payout when the watermelon combination combination is won.

As shown in FIG. 19, "special role 2" includes "bell A, bell A, bell A", "bell A, bell A, bell B", "bell A, bell B, bell A", and "bell A".・ Bell B ・ Bell B ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell A ・ Bell A ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell A ・ Bell B ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell B ・ Bell A ”,“ Bell B ・ Bell B ・ Bell B It is composed of bell combination combinations corresponding to eight types of bell combination symbols.
If the "special role 2" is internally won, the bell combination combination corresponding to the above eight winning symbols will be won twice.
In "Special role 2", the number of medals to be paid out is set to 8 as a payout at the time of winning the bell combination role.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination, the first winning combination (bell combination combination) in which the first game value (corresponding to eight dividends) is associated as the game value as a prize is used. The game value as a prize includes a second winning combination (watermelon combination combination) associated with a second game value (equivalent to nine payouts) that is higher than the first game value, and the main control unit 10 is inside. By functioning as a winning combination control means, a plurality of internal winning combinations corresponding to the starting game (bonus game) include at least the first winning combination (bell combination combination) and not including the second winning combination (watermelon combination combination). As an internal winning combination corresponding to the game (bonus game) that executes the first control for determining the internal winning combination (eight kinds of bell combination combinations, that is, the bell combination), at least the first winning combination (bell combination) The second control for determining a plurality of internal winning combinations (eight bell combination combinations and one watermelon combination combination, that is, special combination 1) including the combination combination) and the second winning combination (watermelon combination combination) is executed. ing.

In addition, "dividend", that is, "game value as a prize" is used as a term corresponding to "the number of medals paid out". For example, "dividend" is set in the data for the watermelon combination combination. However, as will be described later, in reality, since the watermelon combination symbols, which are the winning symbols of the watermelon combination combination, are not aligned, the medals are not paid out, and this is the internal winning combination. This is because it may not be appropriate to express such an internal winning combination as "a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out".

Then, when the first control (control for determining the bell combination) is executed by the internal winning combination control means as the stop control means, the main control unit 10 sets the reels 41a to 41c to the first winning combination (bell combination). The winning combination) is controlled to stop in a winning manner.
For example, when the bell combination is internally won during the bonus game, as shown in FIG. 20A, the timing at which the watermelon with symbol number 15 is located in the upper row with respect to the left reel 41a while the reels 41a to 41c are rotating. That is, when the left stop button 5a is used to stop the bell B at the timing when the bell B of the symbol number 16 is located in the middle row, the watermelon is stopped and displayed in the upper row and the bell B is in the middle row as shown in FIG. 20 (b). Is stopped and displayed.
As a result, after that, if the bell A or the bell B can be stopped in the middle stage of each of the middle reel 41b and the right reel 41c, the bell combination symbols are aligned on the effective line of the middle stage, and the bell combination combination can be won. it can.

The effective line is not limited to the middle stage, and may be the upper stage, the lower stage, the lower right diagonal stage, or the upper right diagonal stage. Therefore, the stop position of the bell B of the left reel 41a is not limited to the middle stage, but is the upper stage or the lower stage. You may.
Further, FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (b) exemplify a case where the bitter pressing is successful, but when there is a winning symbol (for example, bell B) within the range of the number of sliding frames, the reel 41 is rotated in a predetermined manner. It is also possible to stop and display the winning symbol.
Further, FIGS. 20A to 20B exemplify a case where the left reel 41a is stopped first by the first stop operation, but the middle reel 41b and the right reel 41c may be stopped first. , Any push order may be used.

However, when the second control (control for determining the special combination 1) is executed by the internal winning combination control means as the stop control means, the main control unit 10 does not care about the operation mode to the stop operation means. The reels 41a to 41c are controlled so that the first winning combination (bell combination combination) can win the prize and the second winning combination (watermelon combination combination) cannot win.
Such control can be realized by adopting reel control (hereinafter, referred to as "combination number priority control") in which the slot machine 1 of the present invention preferentially draws in a winning symbol having a large number of combinations.
That is, the winning symbols of the special role 1 include the bell A combination symbol, the bell B combination symbol, and the watermelon combination symbol, but the number of combinations of the bell A combination symbol and the bell B combination symbol is four, and the watermelon combination symbol is used. Since there is only one combination number, according to the "combination number priority control", when the "special combination 1" is internally won, the bell combination combination with a large number of combinations can be given priority to win the prize. It is possible to control so that a small number of watermelon combination combinations are not won.

For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), during the rotation of the reels 41a to 41c, the timing at which the watermelon with the symbol number 15 is located at the upper stage, that is, the bell B with the symbol number 16 is located at the middle stage with respect to the left reel 41a. When the stop operation is performed by the left stop button 5a at the timing, the watermelon is not displayed at the position (upper row), that is, the bell B is not displayed at the position (middle row), and FIG. 21 As shown in (b), the left reel 41a is rotated and stopped until the bell A of the symbol number 11 is located at the upper stage.
That is, in this case, even if the bitter push is successful, the reel control is performed in which the bell A is pulled into the upper step without stopping the watermelon in the upper step according to the bitter push.
Such pull-in control of the reel 41 is performed when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the bell A of the symbol number 11, which is one of the bell combination symbols, is within the range of the number of sliding frames (4 frames) from the upper stage. Can be done.
Therefore, even when the bell A of the symbol number 11 performs the stop operation at the timing of being located within the range of 1 to 3 frames from the upper row, the bell A can be stopped at the upper row position.

At this time, the watermelon is set so that the stop display is not displayed on any of the upper, middle, and lower rows.
Specifically, on the left reel 41a, the bell A having the symbol number 11 and the watermelon having the symbol number 15 are arranged three frames apart, so that the watermelon is displayed based on stopping the bell A in the upper stage. It can be stopped outside the frame of the window 6.
Then, after stopping the bell A on the left reel 41a in the upper stage, the bell A or the bell B is stopped in the upper stage of the middle reel 41b and the right reel 41c, or the bell is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 41b and the lower stage of the right reel 41c. If A or Bell B can be stopped, the bell combination symbols are aligned on the upper row or the diagonally lower right effective line, and the bell combination combination can be won.

By performing such reel control, the slot machine 1 of the present invention makes it easy to win the bell combination combination and prevents the watermelon combination combination from winning when the "special combination 1" is internally won. ..
Here, an example in which the bell A is stopped and displayed in the upper row by the pull-in control has been described, but even when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the bell A is located in the upper row (in the case of pushing the bitter), the bell A is in that position. It is also possible to display the stop display in (upper row).
Moreover, although the explanation was given for Bell A, Bell B can also be targeted.
For example, by performing the first stop operation at the timing when the bell B is located in the upper row, the bell B can be stopped and displayed at that position (upper row).

By the way, the slot machine 1 of the present invention controls to end the bonus game when the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds a predetermined upper limit reference value as a basic operation in the slot machine game.
In such control, the main control unit 10 functions as a game state control means capable of executing control of a special game state (bonus game) advantageous to the player, and the game state control means is in the special game state. The special game state (bonus game) based on the total game value (total number of medals paid out in the bonus game), which is the total game value as a prize, exceeds a preset standard (upper limit standard value of the total number of medals paid out). It is realized by controlling to terminate.
Specifically, with respect to BB, if a medal exceeding the upper limit reference value of 136 is paid out during BB, the bonus game is controlled to end at that point.
Further, regarding the RB, if a medal exceeding the upper limit reference value of 56 is paid out during the RB, the bonus game is controlled to end at that point.

Then, by adopting the above-mentioned "combination number priority control at the time of internal winning of the special role 1" to the slot machine 1 of the present invention having such "end control of the bonus game" as a basic function, the present invention The slot machine 1 tries to pay out as many medals as possible during the bonus game.
In other words, the slot machine 1 of the present invention adopts "priority control of the number of combinations when the special combination 1 is internally won", so that "when the special combination 1 is internally won, the number of medals paid out is small. By making it easier to win (8 payouts) and not winning a watermelon combination combination (9 payouts) with a large number of medals paid out, as many medals as possible are paid out during the bonus game.
Regarding such features of the present invention, there are cases where the reel control of the present invention "combination number priority control" is adopted and cases where the conventional reel control "number of sheets priority control" is adopted, in the bonus game. The total number of medals paid out will be compared and explained.

(I) In the case of the reel control (i) of the present invention, when the special combination 1 is internally won during the bonus game, only the bell combination combination may win, and the watermelon combination combination may not win.
"Number of sheets priority control" is a reel control that preferentially draws in winning symbols with a large number of combinations, and the number of bell A combination symbols (4 combinations) and the number of bell B combination symbols (4 combinations) are watermelon combination combinations. This is because it is larger than the number of (1 way) (see FIG. 19).
Therefore, in the case of (i), although eight medals may be paid out for each game, nine medals are not paid out.

Here, for example, if a bonus game is played 17 times during BB and a bell combination combination is won or won in all games, the total number of medals paid out at the end of the 17th game is 136 (= 17 times). × 8), and one medal is insufficient to exceed the upper limit standard value, so the BB will end with the winning of the internal winning combination in the next game or later.
For example, if the bell combination role is won or won in the 18th game, the BB ends in the game, and as a result, the total number of medals paid out during the BB is 144 (136 + 8). It becomes.
Also, for example, if a bonus game is played 7 times during RB and the bell combination role is won / won in all games, the total number of medals paid out at the end of the 7th game is 56 (= 7 times ×). 8 medals), and one medal is insufficient to exceed the upper limit standard value, so the RB ends with the winning of the internal winning combination in the next game or later.
For example, if the bell combination role is won or won in the 8th game, the RB ends in the game, and as a result, the total number of medals paid out during the RB is 64 (56 + 8). It becomes.

(Ii) In the case of the conventional reel control (ii), when the special combination 1 is internally won during the bonus game, only the watermelon combination combination may win, and the bell combination combination may not win.
This is because the "number of medals priority control" is a reel control in which the winning symbols with a large number of medals paid out are preferentially drawn in, and the payout of the watermelon combination combination (9 sheets) is larger than the payout of the bell combination combination (8 sheets). ..
Here, for example, if a bonus game is played 17 times during BB, the watermelon combination combination wins / wins only once in the game in the middle, and the bell combination combination wins / wins in other cases. At this point, the total number of medals paid out is 137 (= 16 times x 8 + 1 times x 9), which exceeds the upper limit standard value, so BB ends in the 17th game.
As a result, the total number of medals paid out during BB is 137.
Even if the watermelon combination combination wins and wins three times, the total number of medals paid out is 139 (= 14 times x 8 pieces + 3 times x 9 pieces).

Also, if a bonus game is played 7 times during RB, and the watermelon combination role wins / wins only once in the middle of the game, and the bell combination role wins / wins other than that, at that time. The total number of medals paid out is 57 (= 6 times x 8 times + 1 time x 9 pieces), which exceeds the upper limit standard value, so the RB ends in the 7th game.
As a result, the total number of medals paid out during the RB is 57.
Even if the watermelon combination combination wins and wins three times, the total number of medals paid out is 59 (= 4 times x 8 pieces + 3 times x 9 pieces).

Comparing (i) and (ii), the total number of medals paid out in BB is 144 in (i), whereas it is less than 140 in (ii), and medals are paid out in RB. The total number of (i) is 64, while that of (ii) is less than 60.
Therefore, (i) can pay out more medals during the bonus game.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present invention, when the total game value does not include the second game value (payout of 9 cards, which is the payout of the watermelon combination combination), the total game value is a predetermined amount (above). In the example, 144 cards in BB and 64 cards in RB), and if the total game value includes the second game value (payout of 9 cards, which is the payout of the watermelon combination combination), the total game value is a predetermined amount. (In the above example, 137 sheets in BB and 57 sheets in RB).

By the way, conventionally, like the special combination 1 of the present invention, a duplicate combination composed of a plurality of internal winning combinations, in which the number of medals paid out differs for each combination, is provided as an internal winning combination in the bonus game. There was a gaming machine that could increase the total number of medals paid out during the bonus game by winning an internal winning combination with a small number of medals paid out by pushing (that is, the skill of the player).
That is, the same playability as the present invention has been conventionally realized by technical intervention.
However, conventional gaming machines require skillful eye-catching skills, and players who are not confident in their skills, such as beginners, tend to avoid this type of gaming machine, which is not preferable for the game hall.

According to the present invention, it is possible to win an internal winning combination with a small number of medals paid out regardless of the number of medals paid out, and thereby the total number of medals paid out during the bonus game can be increased, so that the skill is not confident. Players can also receive the same benefits as with technical intervention.
In addition, since the benefits of the technical intervention can be received without the player's intention or operation such as pressing, the player can naturally feel as if the technical intervention was performed.
"Special role 1" means that it is a "role" that enables "natural""technicalintervention" in this way.

On the other hand, in the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-132164), when a specific internal winning combination is determined, a specific stop operation (pressing) is performed, and a combination with a different number of medals paid out is won multiple times. , A gaming machine that can obtain the most advantageous payout number for a player during a bonus game is disclosed.
However, such conventional gaming machines tend to be shunned by players who are not confident in their skills, which is not preferable for the gaming field.
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve can be solved.
That is, according to the present invention, when a specific internal winning combination is won, it is possible to obtain the most advantageous payout number for the player during the bonus game without performing a specific stopping operation.

The slot machine 1 of the present invention has "priority on the number of combinations" as reel control when the special combination 1 is internally elected by a setting operation by a clerk or the like (for example, a setting operation on the main board in the main control unit 10). Either "control" or "number priority control" may be applied.
For example, the main control unit 10 is provided with a main program having both a subprogram capable of executing "combination number priority control" and a subprogram capable of executing "number of sheets priority control", and one of the subprograms is provided by a setting operation. May be configured so that can be selectively executed.
As a result, models with different playability can be realized simply by selecting a subprogram, and the cost for program development and the like can be reduced.

[About the configuration to make the set value difficult to guess]
As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present invention performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage, that is, when the bell B is located in the middle stage when the "bell role" is internally won in the bonus game. When this is done, the reels are controlled so that the watermelon and the bell B are stopped and displayed at the relevant position (see FIG. 20).
In addition, when the watermelon is internally won in the "special role 1" in the bonus game, and the stop operation is performed at the timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage, that is, when the bell B is located in the middle stage (the same timing as the predetermined timing). , The watermelon and the bell B are not stopped and displayed at the position, and the reel is controlled by pulling the bell A to the upper stage and stopping the watermelon outside the frame of the display window 6 (see FIG. 21).

From the player's point of view, the control operation of the reel 41 is performed even though the stop operation is performed at the same timing (the timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage and the bell B is located in the middle stage) (FIG. 20). (A) and FIG. 21 (a)), one of which is a stop display of a predetermined winning symbol (bell B is a stop display in the middle row) by pressing a bitter (see FIG. 20 (b)), and the other is a predetermined by pulling in. Since the winning symbol of No. 1 is displayed as a stop (bell A is stopped and displayed in the upper row) (see FIG. 21B), it can be recognized that at least the two stopping modes are different.
In particular, in the case of "special role 1", even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the watermelon or bell B, which is one of the winning symbols, is located in the upper or middle row, the stop operation is not immediately displayed, and the bell A, which is another symbol, is not displayed. Since a special reel control operation (hereinafter referred to as a special reel operation) such as pulling in the special reel operation is performed, the special reel operation and the special combination 1 are easily recognized in association with each other.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the winning probability of the special role 1 in the bonus game is determined for each installation value.
For example, the winning probability of the special combination 1 in the BB is set to a high probability in the order of setting 1 → setting 5 → setting 2 / setting 6 → setting 3 → setting 4 (see the first column of FIG. 22).
Further, the winning probability of the special combination 1 in the RB is set to a high probability in the order of setting 3 → setting 1 → setting 2 → setting 5 → setting 4 → setting 6 (see the first column of FIG. 23).
Therefore, if the player knows the winning probability for each set value of the special role 1 for some reason, the set value of the gaming machine is set by using the frequency of the special reel operation that occurs during the bonus game as a clue. It becomes possible to guess.
However, it may not be preferable from the viewpoint of the operation of the game hall that the player can estimate the set value of the game machine.

Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the present invention is provided with a "special role 2" which is a fake role composed of the same winning symbols as the special role 1, and when the "special role 2" is internally elected during the bonus game, By performing a dummy operation similar to the special reel operation in the special combination 1, it is difficult to estimate the set value.
"Special role 2" means that it is a fake role of "special role 1" in this way.
Specifically, the slot machine 1 of the present invention has the following configuration.

In the slot machine 1 of the present invention, the main control unit 10 functions as an internal winning combination control means, so that at least the first winning combination (bell combination combination) is used as the internal winning combination corresponding to the game (bonus game) to be started. A plurality of internal winning combinations (special combination 2 consisting of eight bell combination combinations) including the second winning combination (watermelon combination combination) are determined, and the first control (control for determining the bell combination) is A different third control (control for determining the special combination 2) is executed.
Further, the main control unit 10 functions as a stop control means, so that the first control (control for determining the bell combination) is executed by the internal winning combination control means, and among the reels 41a to 41c. When the stop operation means (left stop button 5a) is operated at least at a predetermined timing (the timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage, that is, the timing when the bell B is located in the middle stage) with respect to the specific reel (for example, the left reel 41a). Controls the specific reel (left reel 41a) so as to stop it at a predetermined position (watermelon is in the upper position, bell B is in the middle position), and the second control (special combination 1) is performed by the internal winning combination control means. Is executed, and the stop operation means is performed at a predetermined timing (the timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage, that is, the timing when the bell B is located in the middle stage) with respect to the specific reel (left reel 41a). When (Left Stop Button 5a) is operated, control is performed so that the specific reel (Left Reel 41a) is stopped at a special position (bell A is in the upper position) different from a predetermined position, and the internal winning is performed. When the third control (control for determining the special combination 2) is executed by the combination control means, the predetermined timing (the timing when the watermelon is located in the upper stage, that is, the bell B) is set with respect to the specific reel (left reel 41a). When the stop operation means (left stop button 5a) is operated at the timing when is located in the middle stage), the specific reel (left reel 41a) is controlled to be stopped at a special position (bell A is in the upper stage position). I do.

That is, in the bonus game, when the special combination 2 is internally won, a reel control operation similar to the special reel operation when the special combination 1 is internally won (this operation is also referred to as a special reel operation) is performed.
For example, in the case where the special role 1 is internally won in the bonus game, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (b), the bell A is positioned in the upper row even if the stop operation is performed by the tying in which the watermelon is located in the upper row. Control is performed to rotate and stop the reel until the watermelon is stopped, but even when the special role 2 is internally won in the bonus game, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) → (b), the watermelon is positioned at the upper stage. Even if the stop operation is performed, the reel is rotated and stopped until the bell A is located at the upper stage.

Then, the probability that the internal winning combination control means executes the second control (the winning probability of the special combination 1) and the probability of executing the third control (the winning probability of the special combination 2) are made different according to the set value. ing.
For example, as shown in the first column of FIG. 22, the winning probability of the special combination 1 in the BB is set to a high probability in the order of setting 1 → setting 5 → setting 2 / setting 6 → setting 3 → setting 4. On the other hand, as shown in the second column of FIG. 22, the winning probability of the special combination 2 in the BB is set as setting 4 → setting 3 → setting 2 / setting 6 → setting 5 → setting 1. Higher probabilities in different orders.
Further, as shown in the first column of FIG. 23, the winning probability of the special combination 1 in the RB is set to a high probability in the order of setting 3 → setting 1 → setting 2 → setting 5 → setting 4 → setting 6. On the other hand, the winning probability of the special winning combination 2 in the RB is set to a high probability in an order different from that of the special winning combination 1 such as setting 6 → setting 4 → setting 5 → setting 2 → setting 1 → setting 3.

In addition, both the winning probability of the special winning combination 1 and the winning probability of the special winning combination 2 can be set to random values for each set value, or can be changed periodically or irregularly.
In this way, the special reel operation similar to the special reel operation at the time of the internal winning of the special combination 1 is performed at the time of the internal winning of the special combination 2, and the winning probabilities of the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are set according to the set value. As a result of the special reel operation being performed without being related to the set value, it is possible to make it difficult to understand the relationship between the special reel operation and the set value in the special combination 1.
This makes it difficult to estimate the set value based on the special reel operation and its frequency at the time of internal winning of the special combination 1.

Further, as described above, the set values include a first set value (for example, setting 1) in which the winning probability of the bonus is relatively low and a second set value (for example, setting 6) in which the winning probability of the bonus is relatively high. In the slot machine 1 of the present invention, the probability that the internal winning combination control means executes the second control at the first setting value (setting 1) (the winning probability of the special combination 1) and the third The total probability of the probability of executing the control (probability of winning the special combination 2), the probability of the internal winning combination control means executing the second control at the second set value (setting 6) (the probability of winning the special combination 1), and the first The total probability of the probability of executing the three controls (the probability of winning the special role 2) is the same.
Specifically, in BB, as shown in FIG. 22, the total probability of the winning probability of the special combination 1 (8800/65536) and the winning probability of the special combination 2 (23968/65536) in the setting 1 and the setting 6 The total probability of the winning probability of the special role 1 (8300/65536) and the winning probability of the special role 2 (24468/65536) in the above is 1/2 (= 32768/65536).

The same applies to the other set values, and by providing the winning probability (numerator) of the special role 2 that can complement the difference in the winning probability (numerator) of the special role 1 in each setting, the total probability of both is set to 1 /. It is set to 2 (= 32768/65536).
In the RB, as shown in FIG. 23, the total probability of the winning probability of the special combination 1 (25000/65536) in the setting 1 and the winning probability (7768/65536) of the special combination 2 and the special combination 1 in the setting 6 The total probability of the winning probability (22000/65536) and the winning probability of the special role 2 (10768/65536) is 1/2 (= 32768/65536).
The same applies to the other set values, and by providing the winning probability (numerator) of the special role 2 that can complement the difference in the winning probability (numerator) of the special role 1 in each setting, the total probability of both is set to 1 /. It is set to 2 (= 32768/65536).
In this way, the special reel operation is performed at the same frequency (specifically, once every two games) regardless of which of the settings 1 to 6 is set in the slot machine 1. Therefore, the player cannot guess the set value by using the special reel operation as a clue.

(Modified example of the second embodiment)
The slot machine 1 of the present invention sets the first control (control for determining the bell combination), the second control (control for determining the special combination 1), and the third control (control for determining the special combination 2) in a special gaming state (control for determining the special combination 2). When executed in the bonus game), in the above-described embodiment, BB and RB are exemplified as the special gaming state.
However, the special gaming state is not limited to BB and RB, and may be any gaming state that is advantageous to the player. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing AT or ART as a special gaming state, in these special gaming states. The first to third controls can also be performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration that makes it difficult to guess the set value by using the special reel operation as a clue has been described, but the configuration that suggests the set value to the player can also be made by using this special reel operation.
Specifically, the main control unit 10 functions as a suggestion means to determine the second control (control for determining the special combination 1) and the third control (determine the special combination 2) in the special game state (bonus game). It is possible to suggest a set value according to the number of times (the number of times of winning) that the control) is executed.
For example, when the total number of winnings of the special role 1 and the number of winnings of the special role 2 reaches the reference number, the lamp 11 is turned on / blinks at the end of the bonus game, or a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 9. It is possible to perform a notification suggesting a set value, such as outputting from the speaker or displaying predetermined information on the display L.

Further, by vibrating the effect button or the housing, it is possible to make it possible for only the player who is playing the gaming machine to recognize and estimate the set value.
It should be noted that only the number of times the special role 1 is won may be used as a reference, or only the number of times the special role 2 is won may be used as a reference.
In addition, the number of winnings may be used as a reference.
Further, regardless of the number of times, the set value can be suggested based on the internal winning or winning of the special combination 1 or the special combination 2.

Although the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modes, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, the special reel operation may be executed only when a specific push order (for example, reverse push) is performed.
In addition, in a bonus game, such as "the maximum number of medals can be obtained regardless of the skill of the player", it is indicated on the display L or on the housing that many medals will be paid out without technical intervention. You can also.
In addition, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the winning combination is the internal winning combination, such as the watermelon combination combination of the special role 1, which may be internally won in the bonus game but is not won. You can also do it.
For example, in a gaming machine that displays the payout table of each internal winning combination on the display L, even if it is hidden or displayed in the payout table, it is displayed so as to be less noticeable than other winning combinations (for example, smaller). It can also be displayed or displayed in the same color as the background color).
As a result, it is possible to prevent unnecessary pressing as much as possible.

In addition, although the configuration that makes it difficult to guess the set value by providing the special role 2 has been described, the set value can be set by changing the winning probability for each set value of the special role 2 to make it easier to guess the set value. It can also be suggested.
For example, the winning probability for each set value of special role 2 may be set to the same winning probability as the winning probability for each set value of special role 1, or the winning probability for each set value of special role 1 may be the same as the high / low tendency or ranking. To do.
As a result, the special reel operation related to the special combination 1 and the special reel operation related to the special combination 2 are executed at the same frequency for each set value.
Therefore, even if the player does not know whether the special reel operation is due to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2, the player can use the winning probability of the special combination 1 estimated from the frequency of the special reel operation. The set value of the game machine can be estimated.

In addition, when the special role 1 is internally won in the bonus game, the set value can be estimated only when the bita can be pressed so as to be a specific stop type.
For example, when the bell A can be stopped on the predetermined effective lines of the first reel and the second reel by pushing the bitter, the timing at which the bell A can be stopped on the effective line on the third reel. In spite of performing the third stop operation in, the bell A does not stop immediately, and the reel control is performed so that the bell A stops on the effective line, for example, by making one rotation (special operation).
In this way, the internal winning of the special winning combination 1 can be grasped based on the special action, and the winning probability of the special winning combination 1 can be estimated according to the frequency of the special action. It is possible to infer the set value to be set.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 32.
The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is characterized in that it performs a lighting effect on the notification lamp 8 and a BGM effect via the speaker 9.
In this way, by performing specific effects such as lighting effect of the characteristic notification lamp 8 and BGM effect, it is possible to diversify the playability and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Also in the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment, as in the slot machine 1 of each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display of the plurality of reels 41a to 41c capable of variablely displaying the identification symbol and the variable display of the plurality of reels 41a to 41c are stopped. A stop button 5 (stop operation means) that can be operated by the player is provided for the player, and BB and RB can be generated as a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
In addition, a notification lamp 8 is provided to notify (notify) the player that the bonus combination has been won.
The symbol arrangement of the reels 41a to 41c and the lottery target are the same as those in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 15 and 16).

(Notification lamp)
The notification lamp 8 will be described.
FIG. 24 is an exploded view of the notification lamp 8.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the arrangement relationship between each notification unit (each translucent region) constituting the notification lamp 8 and the LED.
As shown in FIG. 24, the notification lamp 8 is composed of an inner panel 15, a panel frame 61, an LED substrate 81, a partition member 90, and the like.
The middle panel 15 is made of a translucent member made of acrylic resin, glass, or the like, and is attached to the front side of the panel frame 61.
An LED substrate 81 is provided at the lower left corner of the panel frame 61.
The LED substrate 81 has a plurality of LEDs 80 arranged on the surface of the substrate and an LED driver (not shown) that controls driving and dimming of these LEDs 80, and the LED driver is a command from the sub-control unit 20. According to this, the light emission is controlled in a predetermined light emission pattern.
A plurality of notification lamps 8 may be provided at different locations other than the lower left corner of the panel frame 61. In this case, the notification lamps 8 at a specific location may be used for the effect.

The LED 80 is arranged so as to correspond to each of the transmissive regions r of the middle panel 15 behind the LED 80, and when the LED 80 is made to emit light, the light transmissive region r in front of the LED 80 is irradiated with light to transmit the translucent region r. You can make the pattern stand out by shining it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25, LEDs 80a to 80e are arranged in association with each other in the first translucent region r1, and the first translucent region r1 is transmitted by causing the LEDs 80a to 80e to emit light. , The jagged "explosion mark" and "GOO!" Characters can be highlighted.

Further, LEDs 80f to 80j are arranged in association with each other in the second translucent region r2, and by causing the LEDs 80f to 80j to emit light, the second translucent region r2 is translucent and the characters "CECECE" are displayed. It can be highlighted.

Further, the LED 80k is arranged in association with the third translucent region r3, and by causing the LED 80k to emit light, the third translucent region r3 is translucent and the character of "design 1" is highlighted. Can be done.

Further, LEDs 80l to 80n are arranged in association with each other in the fourth translucent region r4, and by causing the LEDs 80l to 80n to emit light, the fourth translucent region r4 is translucent and the character of "design 2" is transmitted. Can be highlighted.

A pattern is printed on the front surface or the back surface of the inner panel 15 or a sheet on which the pattern is printed is adhered to the translucent region r. By irradiating the translucent region r with light, the translucent region r is subjected to light. The design on the surface is highlighted to enhance the effect.
Therefore, the design including the identification information such as characters and figures applied to the front surface and the back surface of the middle panel 15 is displayed by emitting light so as to emerge when the light of the LED 80 is irradiated.
Therefore, when the player who is playing the game looks at the middle panel 15, he / she can see how the identification information such as characters and figures is emitting light.
The region other than the translucent region r (non-transmissive region) is subjected to a light-shielding treatment such as applying a silver coating film on the back side of the panel.
By performing the light-shielding treatment, the brightness of the translucent region r and the non-transmissive region r can be contrasted, and the pattern applied to the translucent region r can be made more conspicuous.

Further, each light-transmitting region r is partitioned by a partition member 90 (first partition member 91, second partition member 92) made of sheet metal.
The partition member 90 is a member for partitioning the light-transmitting region r and another region (referring to a region other than the light-transmitting region r), and is a region (also referred to as a boundary region) that separates the light-transmitting region r from the other region. ) Is placed.
According to the partition member 90, among the light emitted to the translucent region r, the light traveling (leaking) from the translucent region r to another region can be blocked, and light leakage can be prevented.
The boundary region includes not only a region having a certain area but also a linear region.

The notification lamp 8 having such a configuration is controlled so as to be turned on for each light transmitting region r according to the gaming state.
Specifically, as described above, the LEDs 80 corresponding to the first translucent region r1, the second translucent region r2, the third translucent region r3, and the fourth translucent region r4 are turned on or off under different conditions. Is controlled.
Therefore, the sub-control unit 20 controls so that each light-transmitting region r is independently turned on or off by a command from the main control unit 10.

Further, the timing at which the notification lamp 8 is turned on is, for example, when the player operates the start lever 3, when the player presses the stop button 5 to stop the left reel 41a, the player presses the middle reel 41b. In the case of "advance notice" such as when the stop button 5 is pressed to stop, and when the player releases the finger or the like from the stop button 5 pressed to stop the right reel 41c, the right reel 41c is stopped. There is a case of "post-notification" after the operation.
The first translucent region r1 and the second translucent region r2 of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment are controlled so that the notification lamp 8 is turned on or off at any timing of "advance notification" or "post notification". Has been done.
Hereinafter, lighting / change conditions in each notification unit will be described.

FIG. 26 shows lighting / change conditions in each notification unit.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a region in which each notification unit is lit.
The notification unit of the present embodiment is provided with a "basic unit 1", a "basic unit 2", a "notification upper portion", and a "notification right portion" for each of the above-mentioned translucent regions r.

(1) The basic part 1 has the content of notification that the characters of the jagged pattern "explosion mark" and "GOO!" Are highlighted in the region indicated by the first translucent region r1.
The basic part 1 depends on either "advance notice" or "post notice" as a lighting / change condition, but in principle, it is controlled to light when BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is won. Has been done.
Then, when the lighting / changing condition of the basic unit 1 is satisfied, the area shown by the diagonal line in FIG. 27A is lit.
It should be noted that the basic unit 1 may be turned off and only the other notification units (basic unit 2, the upper part of the notification, the right part of the notification) may be controlled to be turned on.

(2) The basic part 2 has the content of the announcement that the characters "CECECE" are highlighted in the region indicated by the second translucent region r2.
As with the basic part 1, the basic part 2 depends on either "advance notice" or "later notice" as the lighting / change condition, but in principle, when the BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is won. It is controlled to light up.
In addition, the basic part 2 is controlled to turn off or turn on in rainbow colors even when the "notification method lottery" is performed in the game in which the BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is won, which will be described later. Has been done.
That is, when the basic unit 2 is turned off or lit in rainbow colors, the BB (big bonus) is won.
Then, when the lighting / changing condition of the basic portion 2 is satisfied, the area shown by the diagonal line in FIG. 27B is lit.

(3) The upper part of the notification has the content of the notification that the character of "symbol 1" is highlighted in the region indicated by the third translucent region r3.
The upper part of the notification will be lit when the cherry stops in the middle of the left reel 41a in a game in which the "middle cherry role" and the "BB (big bonus) role" are duplicated as lighting / change conditions. It is controlled.
That is, when the upper part of the notification lights up, it means that the BB (big bonus) has been confirmed.
Then, when the lighting / changing condition of the upper part of the notification is satisfied, the area shown by the diagonal line in FIG. 27C is lit.
In this case, after the next game, the light may be turned on even when the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won and other conditions other than the cherry stop in the middle of the left reel 41a are satisfied. ..

(4) The right part of the notification is the content of the notification that the character of "symbol 2" is highlighted in the region indicated by the fourth translucent region r4.
The right part of the notification is the game that won the BB (Big Bonus) or the game that is internally winning the BB (Big Bonus) as the lighting / change condition (specific condition). It is performed when the bonus symbol is tempai, and it is controlled to light up when it is won in the "tempai production lottery" described later.
In this way, the lighting / change condition (specific condition) on the right side of the notification is an identification symbol (a symbol stopped on the effective line) indicated by two reels (for example, the left reel 41a and the middle reel 41b). The case where the special symbol (for example, the bonus symbol) for generating the special gaming state (for example, BB (big bonus)) is in the tempai state is included.

In addition, on the right side of the notification, as a lighting / change condition (special condition), the game that won the BB (Big Bonus) after the end of the "bonus" is won at a specific rotation speed, and the right part of this winning game. When the stop button 5c is pressed for a specific number of seconds (for example, 5.5 seconds or more), it is controlled to light up.
The operation of the right stop button 5c is also referred to as a "screw screw operation" because it is assumed that the player rotates while pressing the right stop button 5c.
Therefore, in the right part of the notification, even if the bonus symbol is not in the tempai state on the valid line, the game that won the BB (Big Bonus) after the end of the "bonus" is won at a specific rotation speed, and the player By "screwing and screwing" the right stop button 5c, it is controlled to light up.
However, the right part of the notification does not light even if the player performs the "screw screw operation" if the game that won the BB (big bonus) is a winning game other than the specific rotation speed after the end of the "bonus".
That is, when the control means (for example, the main control unit 10) stops the fluctuation display of a specific reel (for example, the right reel 41c), the operation duration to the predetermined stop operation means (for example, the right stop button 5c) Is a predetermined time (for example, 5.5 seconds or more), but special conditions (for example, after the end of the "bonus", the game that wins the BB (big bonus) wins at a specific number of revolutions) If it is not established, the notification by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification) is not performed.
If the right part of the notification lights up, it means that the BB (big bonus) has been confirmed as in the upper part of the notification.
Then, when the lighting / changing condition of the right part of the notification is satisfied, the area shown by the diagonal line in FIG. 27D is lit.

Here, the specific rotation speed and the specific number of seconds, which are the lighting conditions on the right side of the notification, will be described.
First, the specific rotation speed will be described.
The specific number of revolutions defines the number of games in which the BB (big bonus) is won after the end of the "bonus"("55Gth after BB" is the BB (big bonus)).
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, "1G series", "5G or less series", "55G after BB", and "100G or less doublet" are provided as specific rotation speeds, respectively.
"1G ream" indicates a ream that wins the BB (big bonus) in the first game after the "bonus" ends, and "5G ream" means that the "bonus" ends. Therefore, between the 1st game and the 5th game, the consecutive chans who win the BB (Big Bonus) are shown.
Therefore, for example, if the BB (Big Bonus) is won in the third game after the "bonus" is completed, the lighting condition on the right side of the notification is satisfied.
In addition, "55G eyes after BB" indicates that the BB (big bonus) will be won in the 55th game after the end of BB (big bonus), and "Zoro eyes within 100G" is , Win a BB (Big Bonus) in the Zoro game (for example, 9 types of 11th to 99th games) between the 1st and 100th games after the "bonus" is completed. Is shown.
Therefore, for example, if the BB (Big Bonus) is won in the 77th game after the "bonus" is completed, the lighting condition on the right side of the notification is satisfied.

Next, the specific number of seconds will be described.
As described above, the specific number of seconds defines the time during which the player continues to "screw and screw" the right stop button 5c in the operation button device 50.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lighting condition of the right part of the notification is satisfied when the player continues to "screw and screw" the right stop button 5c as a specific number of seconds, for example, "5.5 seconds or more". It will be.
In addition to setting the specific number of seconds to "5.5 seconds or more", the player who was "screwing and screwing" the right stop button 5c aiming for "5.5 seconds" was "5.4 seconds". When the finger or the like is released from the right stop button 5c within 5.6 seconds from the time, the lighting condition on the right side of the notification is satisfied, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the lottery process of the notification method performed in the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won will be described.
The lottery process of the notification method is performed when the player operates the start lever 3 in the game in which the BB (big bonus) or RB (regular bonus) is won, and the notification method is based on the notification method lottery table. To determine.
Therefore, the player will be notified by the notification lamp 8 by the notification method determined by the lottery process of the notification method.
Further, in the basic lighting pattern by the notification lamp 8, the basic unit 1 and the basic unit 2 are lit (hereinafter referred to as normal lighting), and the upper part of the notification and the right part of the notification are controlled so as not to be lit.

FIG. 28 shows an example of the notification method lottery table used by the main control unit 10 for the lottery of the notification method.
Notification method The lottery table shows each notification method in which the winning probability of the lottery is classified into either "advance notification" or "later notification", and "bonus" of BB (normal rotation speed), BB (specific rotation speed), and RB. It is associated with "role".

The normal rotation speed of BB (Big Bonus) is the number of games other than the above-mentioned specific rotation speed, and is "1G consecutive", "5G or less consecutive", "55G after BB", "100G or less doublet". The number of games other than.
In addition, the number of games other than "1G consecutive", "5G or less consecutive", "55G after BB", and "100G or less doublet" may all correspond to the number of winning games, and a prize is won. It doesn't have to be the number of games played.
That is, the BB (normal rotation speed) indicates the BB (big bonus) in which the number of games won in the BB (big bonus) after the end of the "bonus" is other than the specific rotation speed.
The BB (specific rotation speed) indicates the BB (big bonus) in which the number of games won in the BB (big bonus) after the end of the "bonus" is won at the specific rotation speed.
In RB (regular bonus), unlike BB (big bonus), it is not associated with the number of games.

In addition, "A" shown in the notification method lottery table includes a case where the bonus winning trigger is "single winning" in which only the bonus winning is given, and a case where the bonus winning combination and both cherry winnings are duplicated.
On the other hand, "B" indicates the case where the bonus combination and the middle cherry combination are won in duplicate.

Then, in the notification method lottery process, "normal lighting (post-notification)", "normal lighting (advance notification)", "rainbow-colored lighting of the basic part 2 (later notification)", and "rainbow-colored lighting of the basic part 2 (first)". One of the notification methods of "notification)", "turning off the basic part 2 (later notification)", and "turning off the basic part 2 (advance notice)" is determined in association with the "bonus combination".
In the RB (Regular Bonus), in the case of "single winning" or "double winning with both cherry roles", either normal lighting (post-notification) or normal lighting (advance notice) is won.
Therefore, in RB (regular bonus), "rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (later notice)", "rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (advance notice)", "turning off of basic part 2 (later notice)", " You will not win any of the "light off of basic part 2 (advance notice)".

For example, a case where "BB (Big Bonus Combination)" is won alone at the normal rotation speed, a case where both cherry combinations are duplicated, or a case where "Middle Cherry Combination" is duplicated will be described as an example.

First, the case of "A" when the BB (Big Bonus Combination) is won alone at the normal rotation speed or when both cherry combinations are won in duplicate will be described.
If the BB (Big Bonus role) is won alone at the normal rotation speed, or if both cherry roles are won in duplicate, the "normal lighting (later notice)" will be won with a probability of "70.0%" and "normal". "Lighting (advance notice)" is won with a probability of "26.0%", and "Rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (later notice)" is won with a probability of "1.0%", and "Basic part 2""2 rainbow-colored lighting (advance notice)" is won with a probability of "1.0%", and "basic part 2 is turned off (later notice)" is won with a probability of "1.0%", and ""Turn off the basic part 2 (advance notice)" is won with a probability of "1.0%".
Therefore, "normal lighting (post-notification)" is won with the highest probability, and then "normal lighting (advance notice)" is won with the highest probability.
In addition, "rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (later notice)", "rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (advance notice)", "turning off of basic part 2 (later notice)", "turning off of basic part 2 (first notice)""Announcement)" has an extremely low winning probability of "1.0%", so the player who sees these announcements should have a sense of expectation that something special will happen. Can be done.

Next, "B" will be described when the BB (big bonus combination) and the middle cherry combination are won in duplicate at the normal rotation speed.
If the BB (Big Bonus role) and the middle cherry role are won in duplicate at the normal rotation speed, the "normal lighting (later notice)" will be won with a probability of "65.0%", and the "normal lighting (first notice)" will be won. ) ”Has a probability of“ 26.0% ”, and“ Basic part 2 rainbow-colored lighting (post-announcement) ”has a probability of“ 3.0% ”, and“ Basic part 2 rainbow color "Lighting (advance notice)" wins with a probability of "3.0%", "Off of basic part 2 (later notice)" wins with a probability of "1.5%", and "Basic part 2""Turn off (advance notice)" has a probability of "1.5%".
Therefore, as in the case of BB (normal rotation speed) "A", "normal lighting (post-notification)" is won with the highest probability, and then "normal lighting (advance notice)" is won with high probability. ..
However, in "Basic part 2 (later notice)" and "Iridescent lighting of basic part 2 (advance notice)", the winning probability is "3.0%" respectively, while "Basic part 2 is turned off (lighting out of basic part 2)". "Later notification)" and "Turn off the basic part 2 (advance notification)" are different from the case of BB (normal rotation speed) "B" because the winning probability is "1.5%" respectively.
Therefore, it is possible to give special joy to the player who was able to see the highly rare notices of "turning off the basic part 2 (later notice)" and "turning off the basic part 2 (preliminary notice)". it can.
The specific rotation speeds of BB (big bonus) in the notification lottery table shown in FIG. 25 include "1G consecutive", "5G or less consecutive", "55G after BB", and "100G or less doublet", respectively. Included, but not limited to this, for example, doublet other than "1G series", "5G or less series", "55G after BB" and "every 55G" are set to specific rotation speeds. It can be changed as appropriate.
Further, in the "tempai" game, a lottery process for the tempai production is performed in order to further increase the fun of the specific production.

Next, the lottery process of the tempai effect performed when the start lever 3 is operated in the game in which the BB (big bonus) is won or the game in which the BB (big bonus) is internally won will be described.
The lottery process of the Tempai production is a lottery process performed when the player operates the start lever 3 in the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is won or the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won. The production won by the lottery will be performed only in the case of "tempai".
FIG. 29 shows an example of the tempai production lottery table used by the main control unit 10 for the tempai production lottery.
As shown in FIG. 29, the tempai effect lottery table is associated with each tempai effect (“normal effect”) in association with the notification method selected in the lottery process of the above notification method and the winning trigger of the BB (big bonus combination). , "Contradictory production", "Notification right part lighting production") winning probability is set.

The normal effect is an effect in which the basic part 1 and the basic part 2 are lit, and is an effect other than the contradiction effect, the lighting effect on the upper part of the notification, and the lighting effect on the right part of the notification.
The output of the tempai sound is also included in the normal production.
The contradiction effect is different from the normal effect, for example, when the tempai sound is not output from the speaker 9 despite the tempai state, or when the tempai sound is output from the speaker 9 when not in the tempai state. It is an effect that is output in a mode.
The right part of the notification is lit.

In the lottery process of the Tempai production, as the notification method when the BB (Big Bonus) is won alone or when both cherry roles are won, "normal lighting (later notification)" and "normal lighting (advance notice)" , "Rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (later notice)", "Rainbow color lighting of basic part 2 (advance notice)", "Turn off basic part 2 (later notice)", "Turn off basic part 2 (first notice)" Announcement) ”is associated.
In addition, as a notification method when a duplicate role of BB (Big Bonus) and the middle cherry role is won, "normal lighting (post notification)", "normal lighting (advance notification)", "rainbow color lighting of basic part 2" (Post-notification) ”,“ Rainbow-colored lighting of basic unit 2 (advance notice) ”,“ Turn off of basic unit 2 (post-notification) ”, and“ Turn off of basic unit 2 (advance notice) ”are associated.

For example, when the notification method is normally lit (post-notification), when "BB (Big Bonus role)" is "single win" or when "both cherry roles" are duplicated, or when "middle cherry role" is displayed. An example will be described in the case of multiple winnings and the case of "tempai" in the games after the winning game.

First, a case where the BB (Big Bonus role) is won alone or a case where both cherry roles are won in duplicate will be described.
If the BB (Big Bonus role) is won alone, or if both cherry roles are won in duplicate, the "normal production" will be won with a probability of "97.0%", and the "contradiction production" will be "contradiction production". Winning with a probability of "2.0%", "Notification right part lighting effect" wins with a probability of "1.0%".
Therefore, the "normal effect" is won with the highest probability, then the "contradiction effect" is won with the highest probability, and the "notification right part lighting effect" is won with the lowest probability.
Therefore, it is possible to give the player who saw the "contradiction production" or the "notification right part lighting production" the joy of seeing the unusual production, and to improve the interest in the game.

Next, a case where the “middle-tier cherry role” and the “BB (big bonus role)” are won in duplicate will be described.
If the "middle cherry role" and "BB (big bonus role)" are won in duplicate, the "normal production" will be won with a probability of "95.0%", and the "contradiction production" will be "2.0". You win with a probability of "%", and the "notification right part lighting effect" wins with a probability of "3.0%".
Therefore, the "normal effect" is won with the highest probability, then the "notification right part lighting effect" is won with the highest probability, and the "contradiction effect" is won with the lowest probability.
In addition, when "BB (Big Bonus)" is won in duplicate with "Middle Cherry", "Notification Right Part Lighting Production" is won compared to when "Single Win" or "Both Cherry" is won in duplicate. It's easier to do. This is a balance between the two, considering that the probability of winning the overlapping role of BB and the middle cherry role is lower than the probability of winning the overlapping role of BB alone or both cherries. ..
In the tempai production lottery process, the winning combination won in the game is not particularly referred to, but for example, when the "replay combination" is won, the "normal production" is always controlled to be won. , "Winning combination" may be referred to to determine the production in the tempai state.

(BGM production)
The BGM production will be described.
In the BGM production, the BGM is determined in association with the notification state of the notification lamp 8.
Hereinafter, BGM output from the speaker 9 will be described as a specific effect.
BGM (Back Ground Music: background music) is a storage of a sub ROM or the like so that sound source data corresponding to each type can be read out together with other sound source data, video data, and drawing data by, for example, the sub control unit 20. It is remembered in the means.

In the example shown in FIG. 30, the BGM has different sounds and songs, such as "premium A", "premium B", "premium C", "premium D", "premium E", "premium F", and "premium G". , "Premium SP", 8 types of BGM are available.
And, among these eight types of BGM, "Premium SP" is a premium sound production that players rarely hear.
Therefore, the player who listens to the BGM for which the "premium SP" is set can enjoy playing the game while listening to the rare BGM.
In these BGMs, sound source data corresponding to each type is stored together with other sound source data and light emission patterns in, for example, a storage means (for example, a sub ROM) that can be read out under the control of the sub control unit 20.
In addition to the sound output as BGM, for example, an image such as a background or a character displayed on the display L can be displayed.
As a result, the player can play the game while listening to the selected BGM and watching the video.

As shown in FIG. 30, the BGM is always set to "premium SP" in the case of "all notification units are lit" in the notification state.
However, only in the case of "55th G after BB" where the BB (Big Bonus) is won again in the 55th game after the BB (Big Bonus) is finished, the notification state is not "All notification parts are lit". However, since "premium SP" is set as BGM, this "55th G after BB" is the main opportunity for "premium SP" to be set.
Next, the "premium SP" is likely to be set for the number of games of "1G after BB", "5G or less", or "100G or less doublet". This is the case when the cherry stops in the middle of the left reel 41a in the game in which the (big bonus) is won and the "middle cherry role" and the "BB (big bonus) role" are both won.
In this case, since the upper part of the notification lights up, if the right stop button 5c is pressed for a specific number of seconds (for example, 5.5 seconds or more) and "screw screw operation" is performed, the right part of the notification also lights up, so that the notification state is ". "All notification parts are lit" and "Premium SP" is set.
In other cases, the upper part of the notification is not lit, so that "premium SP" is not set as BGM.
In addition, since it is relatively easy to turn on the right part of the notification by "screw screw operation", if you win the BB (big bonus) at a specific rotation speed other than "55G after BB", "Premium B" , "Premium C" and "Premium E" are also easy to set.

Hereinafter, an example of a plurality of combinations of the number of games won in the BB (Big Bonus) and the lighting portion will be shown, and the correspondence between the notification state and the BGM will be described.

First, the number of games won in the "BB (Big Bonus) role" is "10G", and as the notification state, the basic part 1 and the basic part 2 are "normally lit", the upper part of the notification is "off", and the right part of the notification is "off". Will be described as an example.
When the number of games is "10G", it is not included in any of the specific rotation speeds of "1G consecutive", "5G or less consecutive", "55G after BB", and "100G or less doublet". In the winning G shown in 30, it corresponds to "Other".
When the lighting parts of the notification unit are "normal lighting" for the basic part 1 and 2 and "off" for the upper part of the notification and the right part of the notification, the notification state shown in FIG. 30 is the same as "standard lighting". Will be.
Therefore, "normal" is set as the BGM output from the speaker 9 during the BB (big bonus) game.

Next, the number of games won in the "BB (Big Bonus) role" is "7G", and as the notification state, the basic part 1 is "normally lit", the basic part 2 is "rainbow-colored", and the upper part of the notification is "off". , The case where the right part of the notification is "lit" will be described as an example.
When the number of games is "7G", it is not included in any of the specific rotation speeds of "1G consecutive", "5G or less consecutive", "55G after BB", and "100G or less doublet". In the winning G shown in 30, it corresponds to "Other".
Further, when the lighting part of the notification unit is "normal lighting" for the basic part 1, "rainbow-colored lighting" for the basic part 2, "lighting off" for the upper part of the notification, and "lighting" for the right part of the notification, it is shown in FIG. In the notification state, it is the same as "Basic part 2 Rainbow color lighting".
Therefore, "premium G" is set as the BGM output from the speaker 9 during the BB (big bonus) game.

Finally, the number of games won in the "BB (Big Bonus) role" is "11G", and the notification state is "normal lighting" for the basic part 1, "rainbow-colored lighting" for the basic part 2, and "lighting" for the upper part of the notification. , The case where the right part of the notification is “lit”, that is, “all notification parts are lit” will be described as an example.
When the number of games is "11G", it is doublet between the first game and the 100th game as described above, and it is a specific rotation speed. Therefore, in the winning G shown in FIG. 30, "doublet within 100G". Is true.
Further, when the lighting part of the notification unit is "normal lighting" for the basic part 1, "rainbow-colored lighting" for the basic part 2, "lighting off" for the upper part of the notification, and "lighting" for the right part of the notification, it is shown in FIG. In the notification state, it is the same as "Basic part 2 Rainbow color lighting".
Therefore, "premium G" is set as the BGM output from the speaker 9 during the BB (big bonus) game.
As described above, the BGM is selected in conjunction with the notification state, and the notification state includes one in which the player can change the notification by operating the right stop button 5c.
Therefore, the sub-control unit 20 controls to output the set BGM from the speaker 9 in conjunction with the notification means during BB (during the big bonus) according to the control signal from the main control unit 10.
That is, the control means (for example, the main control unit 10) is notified by the first notification means (for example, the basic unit 1) and is not notified by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification). In this case, the first BGM (for example, "normal") can be controlled as the BGM during the special gaming state (during BB (during the big bonus)), and the notification by the first notification means (for example, basic unit 1) is transmitted. When the notification is performed and the notification is performed by the second notification means (for example, "premium D"), the first BGM (for example, "in the big bonus") as the BGM in the special gaming state (in the BB (during the big bonus)) is ". A second BGM (for example, "premium D") different from "normal") can be controlled.

Further, the notification means (for example, the notification lamp) is configured to include at least the first notification means (for example, the basic unit 1) and the second notification means (for example, the notification right portion), and the control means (for example, the main control). Part 10) makes it possible to control the notification by the first notification means (for example, the basic part 1) when the special gaming state (for example, BB (big bonus)) can be generated, and the special gaming state (for example, BB). (Big bonus)) can be generated, and when the fluctuation display of a specific reel (for example, the right reel 41c) is stopped, the operation duration to a predetermined stop operation means (for example, the right stop button 5c) is predetermined. When the time (for example, 5.5 seconds or more) is reached, the notification by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification) can be controlled, and the notification by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification) is performed. The BGM during the special game state (for example, during the BB (for example, during the big bonus)) (for example, the standard lit BGM and the all notification part lit BGM) should be different depending on whether the game is performed or not. It is controllable.
The control means (for example, the main control unit 10) can generate a special gaming state (for example, BB (big bonus)) and at least one of a plurality of reels (for example, reels 41a, 41b, 41c). Notification by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification) when a specific condition (for example, the lighting / change condition of the right part of the notification shown in FIG. 26) that can be satisfied in the situation where the fluctuation display of the above is not stopped is satisfied. Is controllable, and even when a specific condition (for example, the lighting / changing condition on the right side of the notification shown in FIG. 26) is not satisfied, a special gaming state (for example, BB (big bonus)) can be generated. When the fluctuation display of a specific reel (for example, the right reel 41c) is stopped, the operation duration to the predetermined stop operation means (for example, the right stop button 5c) is set to a predetermined time (for example, 5.5 seconds or more). When this happens, it is possible to control the notification by the second notification means (for example, the right part of the notification).

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Finally, a modified example of the lighting / changing condition in each notification unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

Modification 1 shown in FIG. 31 differs from the above-mentioned lighting / change condition of the upper part of the notification in the following points.
In particular. In the game where the BB (Big Bonus) is newly won or the game where the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won due to the lighting / change condition at the top of the notification, "7 Tempai" stops on the effective line without slipping the reel. , The condition is added so that the upper part of the notification lights up even in the case of so-called bitter pressing.

In this way, in the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is won or the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won, even if "7 Tempai" is won by pressing the bita, the upper part of the notification is controlled to light up. Then, since the upper part of the notification is easily lit, the player has more chances to see the upper part of the notification lit.
As a result, the notification lamp 8 can draw the player's attention.
It should be noted that the lighting / change condition of the upper part of the notification is not limited to this, and other conditions may be added to the lighting / change condition of the upper part of the notification, especially if the condition reflects the skill of the player. Does not drop too much.

Subsequently, the modification 2 shown in FIG. 32 will be described.
In the modified example 2 shown in FIG. 32, a condition different from that of the modified example 1 is newly added to the lighting / changing condition of the upper part of the notification described above.
Specifically, in the modification 2 shown in FIG. 32, the start lever 3 is operated for 5.5 seconds or more in the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is newly won or the game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won. The condition is added so that it lights up even in the case.

In this way, in a game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is won or a game in which the BB (Big Bonus) is internally won, even if the start lever 3 is operated for 5.5 seconds or more, the upper part of the notification is controlled to light up. As a result, as in the first modification, the upper part of the notification is easily lit, so that the player's attention to the notification lamp 8 can be attracted.
As a result, the notification lamp 8 increases the variation of the game playability, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the second modification, a new condition is added to the lighting / changing condition on the right side of the notification described above.
Specifically, in the right part of the notification, after the "bonus" is completed, the game that won the BB (big bonus) is won at a specific rotation speed, and the right stop button 5c is pressed for a specific number of seconds in this winning game. It is controlled to light by "screw screw operation", but in the second modification, it is controlled to light by "screw screw operation" of the right stop button 5c for 5.5 seconds or longer.
As described above, the lighting / changing conditions on the right side of the notification in the modified example 2 are different in that the specific number of seconds is specifically defined as 5.5 seconds or more.

The lighting / changing conditions in each notification unit may be other conditions.
For example, the lighting / change conditions in each notification section are pressed when the "middle-tier cherry role" is internally won and / or in a game in which a BB (big bonus) is won or a game in which a BB (big bonus) is internally won. When "7 Tempai" wins a prize, all the notification units (basic unit 1, basic unit 2, notification upper part, notification right part) may be controlled to light up.
Also, when each notification unit (basic unit 1, basic unit 2, notification upper part, notification right part) is lit, a sound effect is output at each lighting timing, and each notification unit is lit while blinking. You may control it.
In this case, the player can recognize that each notification unit is additionally lit.
Also, if the BGM of the BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) game is changed due to the additional lighting of each notification unit, before the end of the BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) game. In addition, it may be controlled so as to reproduce the state of the final notification unit.
In this case, the player can recognize in what state of the notification unit the current BGM was output.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is premised that a plurality of lighting parts included in the notification lamp 8 are controlled to be turned on / off under different conditions, and some of the lighting parts are specified. Lighting is possible by a player's screw-screw operation under the conditions, and the type of BGM in the bonus is determined based on the number of games in which the bonus is won and the lighting state of a plurality of lighting parts at the time of winning the bonus.
According to such a gaming machine, a part of the lighting part (notification right part) of the notification part (notification lamp 8) can be turned on by a screw screw operation by the player, so if the BB wins, , The game can be performed so that a specific BGM is selected by the operation of the player.
In particular, each lighting condition of the notification unit is strongly related to the game situation at the time of winning the BB, the push operation, the screw screw operation, and the game until the bonus is won, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

On the other hand, as disclosed in the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057739), there is a gaming machine that can change the BGM in the bonus at the player's will, but the player's intention is simply reflected. , The process of selecting BGM was lacking in fun and unexpectedness, and the relationship with the game until the start of the bonus was weak, so the interest of the player could not be fully enhanced.
According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention, all or a part of such problems that the conventional gaming machine should improve can be solved.

Although the gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, the stop button 5 has been described as an example of the operation button, but the present invention can be applied to any operation button such as the bet button 2a that can be rotated.
Further, although the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines, for example.
Further, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine capable of executing a game using a simulated game medium in a data format without using an actual game medium such as a medal or a game ball.
In addition, information prompting the "screw-screw operation" to be performed at a predetermined timing can be notified by the display L, the speaker 9, the lamp 11, or the like.

The configurations of the above-described embodiments can coexist and be provided in one gaming machine according to the establishment of some conditions or the gaming situation.
However, this does not apply to configurations that cannot coexist (for example, reels, etc.), and an arbitrarily selected configuration can be provided in one gaming machine.

1 Slot machine 3 Start lever 41 reel (41a: left reel, 41b: middle reel, 41c: right reel)
5 Stop button (5a: Left stop button, 5b: Middle stop button, 5c: Right stop button)
8 Notification lamp 9 Speaker 10 Main control unit 20 Sub control unit

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels capable of variable display of identification symbols, a stop operation means that can be operated by a player to stop the variable display of the plurality of reels, and an internal winning combination control capable of executing control regarding determination of an internal winning combination. In a gaming machine including means, stop control means capable of executing stop control of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination and the operation mode to the stop operation means.
For the internal winner,
The first winning combination, which is associated with the first game value as the game value as a prize,
The game value as a prize includes a second winning combination in which a second game value higher than the first game value is associated.
The internal winning combination control means
As the internal winning combination corresponding to the game to be started, the first control for determining a plurality of internal winning combination including at least the first winning combination and not including the second winning combination can be executed.
As the internal winning combination corresponding to the game to be started, it is possible to execute a second control for determining a plurality of internal winning combination including at least the first winning combination and the second winning combination.
The stop control means
When the first control is executed by the internal winning combination control means, the plurality of reels can be controlled so as to be stopped in a manner in which the first winning combination can win.
When the second control is executed by the internal winning combination control means, the first winning combination can win the plurality of reels regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be controlled so that the second winning combination is stopped in a manner in which a winning combination cannot be won. Equipped with a game state control means capable of controlling a special game state that is advantageous to the player,
The game state control means
It is possible to control so that the special game state is terminated based on the fact that the total game value, which is the total of the game values as a prize in the special game state, exceeds a preset standard.
When the second game value is not included in the total game value, the total game value becomes a predetermined amount.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the total gaming value includes the second gaming value, the total gaming value is smaller than the predetermined amount. A game state control means capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player, a setting means capable of setting any setting value from a plurality of setting values for different occurrence probabilities of the special game state, and a setting means. With
The internal winning combination control means
As the internal winning combination corresponding to the game to be started, at least a plurality of internal winning combinations including the first winning combination and not including the second winning combination can be determined, and a third control different from the first control can be executed. age,
The stop control means
When the first control is executed by the internal winning combination control means, and the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing for at least a specific reel among the plurality of reels, the specific reel Can be controlled to stop at a predetermined position
When the second control is executed by the internal winning combination control means and the stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing with respect to the specific reel, the specific reel is set to the predetermined position. Allows control to stop at different special positions,
When the third control is executed by the internal winning combination control means and the stop operation means is operated at the predetermined timing with respect to the specific reel, the specific reel is placed at the special position. Controllable to stop,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probability that the internal winning combination control means executes the second control and the probability that the third control is executed are different according to the set value. .. The plurality of set values include a first set value and a second set value in which the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state is higher than the first set value.
In the first set value, the total probability of the internal winning combination control means executing the second control and the probability of executing the third control, and in the second set value, the internal winning combination control means is the first. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the probability of executing the control and the total probability of executing the third control are the same. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the internal winning combination control means can execute the first control, the second control, and the third control in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising suggesting means for suggesting the set value according to the number of times the second control and the third control are executed in the special gaming state.

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