JP2022074571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a difference in a ball putout rate between when notification capable of specifying an advantageous operation condition of a stop button with respect to putout of tokens and when no notification is performed.SOLUTION: Stopping can be performed in a stop mode for granting more game media when a first internal lottery result or a second internal lottery result is derived and a stop button is operated under a first operation condition than when the first internal lottery result or a second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under a second operation condition. While notification control means executes notification for pressing operation of the stop button following the first operation condition when the first internal lottery result is derived or the second internal lottery result is derived in an advantageous game mode, it executes notification for pressing operation of the stop button following a predetermined operation condition at least including the second operation condition when the first internal lottery result is derived or the second internal lottery result is derived in a disadvantageous game mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly to a slot machine.

Some gaming machines, such as slot machines, notify that the operation conditions of the stop button, which is advantageous for paying out medals, can be specified. For example, Patent Document 1.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-114055

However, in such a gaming machine, even if the notification that can specify the operation condition of the stop button that is advantageous for paying out medals is not performed, the stop button may be operated under the operation condition.
Therefore, it is difficult to increase the difference in the payout rate between the case where the notification is performed and the case where the notification is not performed, and there is still room for improvement.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and there are cases where a notification that can specify an advantageous stop button operation condition regarding the payout of medals is performed and a case where the notification is not performed. It provides a gaming machine capable of increasing the difference in rate.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and rotationally driven, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and one inside from a plurality of types of internal lottery results. Stop executing control to stop the plurality of reels rotating based on the internal lottery means for deriving the lottery result by lottery, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means, and the operation result of the stop button. A gaming machine including a control means, a game mode setting means for managing a game mode, a notification means, and a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and a game medium is provided based on a stop mode of the plurality of reels. The internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result. In the stop control means, when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the second operation condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when operated in, the second internal lottery result is derived, and the stop button is the first. When operated under the operating conditions, the stop mode is such that the second internal lottery result is derived and a larger number of gaming media are given than when the stop button is operated under the second operating conditions. It is possible to stop a plurality of reels, and the game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. In the mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the said The stop button tends to be more advantageous with respect to the setting of the advantageous gaming mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, and the notification control means is the first internal in at least a part of the advantageous gaming mode. In both the case where the lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the first operation condition is executed, while the disadvantageous game mode is executed. In at least a part of the above, when the first internal lottery result is derived, and the first (Ii) In any case where the internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button in accordance with a predetermined operation condition including at least the second operation condition is executed, and the second operation is performed in the disadvantageous game mode. When the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the second operation in the disadvantageous game mode. The plurality of cases where the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the operation is performed under the condition. The reel stop mode and the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition can be the same. The gaming machine is provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the difference in the payout rate between the case where the notification that can specify the operation condition of the stop button that is advantageous for the payout of medals is performed and the case where the notification is not performed. Is provided.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 10. It is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by the broken line in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the back surface of the front door 20. It is a figure which shows the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20. It is a figure which unfolds and shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to a reel 65 in a plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of a symbol applied to a reel 65. It is a figure which shows the electric composition of the gaming machine 10. It is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. It is a flowchart of the main flow in the main board 100. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow in which the gaming state shifts. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. 13 and 14 are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations internally, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. FIG. 15A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB non-internal winning, and FIG. 15B is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB internal winning. .. 16 (a) to 16 (c) are diagrams schematically showing the details of some of the roles in FIGS. 15 (a) or 15 (b), and FIG. 16 (a) is an operating condition bell. 16 (b) is a diagram schematically showing the details of the portion corresponding to the strong chance portion, and FIG. 16 (c) is a diagram schematically showing the details of the portion corresponding to the weak chance portion. .. FIG. 17 shows a flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button is operated at the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows. FIG. 18 shows a case where the stop buttons are operated in the correct operation order and the stop buttons are operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow of the reel stop in. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. FIG. 20 shows the flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order and the stop button is operated at a predetermined operation timing when the strong chance (particularly, strong chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows. FIG. 21 shows the flow of reel stop when the stop buttons are operated in a predetermined operation order and the stop buttons are operated at a predetermined operation timing when a weak chance (particularly, a weak chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows. In FIG. 22, when a strong chance or a weak chance (particularly, a strong chance LCR or a weak chance LCR) is derived, the stop buttons are operated in a predetermined operation order, and the stop buttons are operated differently from the predetermined operation timing. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop in the case of being operated by a timing. FIG. 23 shows the flow of reel stop when the stop button is operated in an operation order different from a predetermined operation order when a strong chance or a weak chance (particularly, a strong chance LCR or a weak chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flow in which the game mode shifts. FIG. 25 is a flow of the operation condition notification control process. 26 (a) to 26 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for winning bells 1 to 6. 27 (a) to 27 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for winning a strong chance 1 to a strong chance 3 or a weak chance 1 to a weak chance 3. 28 (a) to 28 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for chance spill 1 winning. FIG. 29 is a flow of the normal mode common management process. FIG. 30 is a flow of the normal mode 1 management process. FIG. 31 is a flow of the normal mode 2 management process. FIG. 32 is a flow of the chance mode management process. 33 (a) is a lottery table used for the earned point lottery, FIG. 33 (b) is a lottery table used for the chance mode transition lottery, and FIG. 33 (c) is a lottery used for the AT mode transition lottery. It is a figure which shows the table schematically.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated. In addition, the "advantage (advantage)" in the following description means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, medals (game media) except for the production side such as so-called premier images. ) Is advantageous in terms of acquisition.

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
In explaining the feature, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the explanation, the configuration in parentheses is used for the same purpose. The configuration may be described in.

The present invention
Multiple reels (reel 65) that are driven by rotation with multiple types of symbols,
A stop button (stop button 27) provided corresponding to each of the above-mentioned plurality of reels, and
An internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 111) that derives one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery, and
A stop control means (reel control unit 112) that executes control to stop the plurality of rotating reels based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button.
Game mode setting means (game mode management unit 124) that manages game modes,
Notification means (effect display device 63) and
The notification control means (effect management unit 220) that controls the notification means, and
Equipped with
A gaming machine that imparts a gaming medium based on the stopping mode of the plurality of reels.
The internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means include a first internal lottery result (weak chance) and a second internal lottery result (strong chance) with a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result. , There is
The stop control means is
When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order), the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is used. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when is operated under the second operation condition (predetermined operation order).
When the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media is given than in the case.
The game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode (normal mode 1, normal mode 2) and an advantageous game mode (AT mode) which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode.
In the disadvantageous game mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. Tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operation condition.
The notification control means is
In at least a part of the advantageous game mode, the stop button according to the first operation condition is obtained in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. While executing the notification that prompts the operation of
In at least a part of the disadvantageous game mode, a predetermined operation including at least the second operation condition is performed in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. A notification prompting the operation of the above stop button according to the conditions is executed, and the notification is executed.
When the second internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode. Moreover, there is a tendency that the setting of the advantageous game mode is more advantageous than the case where the stop button is operated under the second operation condition.
The stop mode of the plurality of reels when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, and the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the first. The above-mentioned stopping mode of the plurality of reels when operated under one operating condition can be the same.
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

According to the present invention, by providing the second internal lottery result which is more advantageous than the first internal lottery result, when the first internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode, the operation is performed under the second operating condition. It is possible to increase the difference between the payout rate in the disadvantageous game mode and the payout rate in the advantageous game mode.
Further, according to the present invention, when an operation error with respect to the stop button occurs, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the first internal lottery result is derived or the second internal lottery result is derived. ..

In the present embodiment described later, the difference in advantage between the disadvantaged game mode and the advantageous game mode depends on, but is not limited to, the execution frequency and content of the operation condition notification described later. For example, even if there is a difference in the advantage between the disadvantageous game mode and the advantageous game mode due to factors other than the execution frequency and content of the operation condition notification, such as due to the probability that the replay is internally won. good.
Further, the advantageous game mode needs to adopt a game mode in which the game medium tends to increase, but if the game mode is more disadvantageous than the advantageous game mode, the disadvantageous game mode reduces the game medium. It may be one that tends to play, or it may be one that tends to increase the number of game media.

Further, the advantage regarding the setting of the advantageous game mode is not limited to the advantage in the ratio in which the advantageous game mode is set, but is obtained in the advantageous game mode to be set such as the length of the advantageous game mode to be set. It also includes advantages in terms of profits.

Further, the operation condition may be configured as long as it is configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop buttons.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand region II surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. 4, FIG. 4 is a view showing the front surface of the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20, and FIG. 5 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols applied to the reel 65 in a planar development. FIG. Is a diagram showing the type of the symbol applied to the reel 65.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 having an open front surface, a front door 20 pivotally supported on the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable, and a gaming machine main body 60. .. More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c. The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, and a start lever 26 are provided. A stop button 27, a medal slot 31, a checkout button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal ejection port 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.

Further, on the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, and a menu are displayed. A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting changing device 48, a speaker 49, an input medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a storage medal passage 54 are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a hopper 93, and a medal auxiliary storage 95.

Further, in order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release the lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90. When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply device 91 provided below the game machine main body 60 can be confirmed. In this embodiment, a door opening sensor (not shown) for determining whether or not the front door 20 is opened is provided on the right edge side of the outer frame 90.

The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying electric power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and its start or stop is controlled by the operation of the power switch 92 provided in the device. Therefore, in order to enjoy the game, it is necessary to operate the power switch 92 with the front door 20 open to start the power supply device 91. In this embodiment, each of the main board 100 described later and the sub board 200 described later is held before the power supply is turned off even if the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned off. It has a function to maintain the information that was being used.

The setting change device 48 provided on the back side of the front door 20 is for performing a setting change process for changing the game setting value and a setting confirmation process for confirming the already set game setting value. It is a device, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The details of the setting change process and the setting confirmation process will be described later.
The setting display LED 48c is an LED that displays the game setting value that is being changed in the setting change process and displays the game setting value that has already been set in the setting confirmation process. In the present embodiment, the setting display LED 48c is composed of a 7-segment display. There is.
The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a, and by sliding the setting key cover 48d, a setting key (not shown) can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a for operation. Note that FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.
Here, the game set value has a different ball ejection rate indicating the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out with respect to the number of medals used in the game. exist. The larger the set game set value, the higher the payout rate tends to be. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the payout rate increases as the game set value changes from 1 to 6. In the following description, the set value of 1 is referred to as the set value 1, and similarly, the set value of 2 is set to the set value 2, the set value of 3 is set to the set value 3, and the set value of 4 is set to the set value 4, 5. The set value is referred to as a set value 5 or 6, and the set value is referred to as a set value 6.

Further, the front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side.
Since the upper panel 21 is made of a transparent member, the player located in front of the gaming machine 10 can visually recognize the gaming machine main body 60 arranged on the back surface side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. Can be done.
The model name of the gaming machine 10 and characters related to the model are written on the surface of the lower panel 22, and the model name and the like written by lighting the backlight (not shown) installed at the rear can be easily visually recognized. ..

Further, the gaming machine main body 60 includes a main component that controls a game played by the gaming machine 10, and specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, an effect display area 62 is formed on the upper front surface thereof. A reel frame 64 is formed in the lower part of the front surface thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the game machine main body 60, and can display effects and information related to the game of the game machine 10. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted, and the effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is linked to the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decorative LED 36. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built in the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an internal region and an external region. The internal region of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each of the reels 65 is visible through the internal region. Further, the outer region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semi-transparent member and a member colored with the transparent member), which makes it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

Here, the reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and these reels are configured to be rotatable by a stepping motor. When the reel 65 in the present embodiment rotates, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom, the direction in which the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom is "forward", and the direction in which the reel 65 rotates from bottom to top is "forward". Sometimes referred to as "reverse direction".
Further, each of the reels 65 is provided with a plurality of types of symbols, and the symbols applied to the reels 65 are displayed in a variable manner by rotating the reels 65, and the symbols are stopped by stopping the rotating reels 65. indicate.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the outer circumference of each of the reels 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and one pattern is applied to each frame. In the following description, when each piece arranged on the reel 65L is referred to as LZ00 to LZ20, each piece arranged on the reel 65C is referred to as CZ00 to CZ20, and each piece arranged on the reel 65R is referred to as RZ00 to RZ20. There is.

Next, the types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of each of the reels 65 will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6A is a blue symbol imitating the number “7”, and is referred to as a “blue 7 symbol” in the following description. The blue 7 symbols are arranged on the LZ18, CZ18, and RZ18, and are arranged on each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames described later (stops on the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design (it may not be possible to make it).
The symbol shown in FIG. 6B is a red symbol imitating the number "7", and is referred to as a "red 7 symbol" in the following description. The red 7 symbols are arranged in LZ10, CZ10, and RZ10, and it can be said that the symbols are arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, as in the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (c) is a symbol described as "BAR", and is referred to as a "BAR symbol" in the following description. The BAR symbols are arranged in LZ03, CZ03, RZ03, etc., and it can be said that the BAR symbols are arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, as in the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6D is a symbol described as "REPLAY" meaning a replay, and is referred to as a "replay symbol" in the following description. The replay symbols are arranged on LZ04, CZ01, RZ02, etc., and are not arranged on each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames (stops on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 27). It can be said that it is a design.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (e) is a symbol imitating a bell, and is referred to as a “bell symbol” in the following description. The bell symbols are arranged on LZ00, CZ02, RZ01, etc., and like the above-mentioned "replay symbol", it can be said that the bell symbols are not arranged in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames in each of the reels 65.
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (f) is a symbol imitating a cherry, and is referred to as a “cherry symbol” in the following description. The cherry symbols are arranged in LZ02, CZ08, RZ00, etc., and can be said to be symbols arranged in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames in each of the reels 65, as in the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (g) is a symbol imitating a watermelon, and is referred to as a “watermelon symbol” in the following description. The watermelon symbol is arranged in LZ01, CZ00, RZ11, etc., and it can be said that the watermelon symbol is arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, as in the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbol".
The symbol shown in FIG. 6 (h) is a symbol described as "BLNK", and is referred to as a "blank symbol" in the following description. It should be noted that the symbols are arranged in the blank symbols, LZ07, CZ05, RZ05, etc., and can be said to be the symbols arranged in each of the reels 65 in excess of the maximum number of drawn frames, as in the above-mentioned "blue 7 symbols".

Further, in each of the reels 65, the detection piece (not shown) that moves with the rotation of the reel corresponds to the reference position (LZ00, CZ00, RZ00 in this embodiment) (movement in the brake control state described later). A reel sensor 66 is provided to detect the detection piece without moving with the rotation of the reel. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C is provided for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R, and each of the reels 65 serves as a reference position by these sensors. It is configured to be able to detect that.

Further, a reel lighting board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and each symbol represented on the reel 65 can be visually recognized by lighting the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67. It's easy. That is, the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 functions as a backlight for displaying a pattern by the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can accept the operation of the player as an opportunity to start the game. Here, the player's operation with respect to the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in either direction in the initial state.

The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is in the on state or the off state. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as an on state. ..

In this embodiment, when the number of medals used in the game (hereinafter, the number of bets) is one or less, the game is not started even if the start lever 26 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the game can be started only when the number of bets is the maximum number (three in the present embodiment) or two. Therefore, in order to reach the maximum number of bets, medals are inserted from the medal slot 31 to increase the number of bets, or medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) stored in the game machine 10 are subtracted by pressing the bet button 23. It is necessary to increase the number of bets.
Here, the storage of medals means a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals in place of a part or all of the medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10. When medals are accumulated (credits are added), for example, medals are inserted from the medal slot 31 in excess of the maximum number of bets, or a winning combination with a payout is won. ..
In addition, when a replay role is won in the previous game, the replay is activated in the game, and the number of bets in the previous game is set as the number of bets in the current game, and medals are inserted from the medal slot 31. By pressing the bet button 23, the game can be started without setting a new medal as the bet number.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back surface side of the medal insertion slot 31, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 are the medal selector 47. It is sorted into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.
For example, since the medal can be accepted in the standby state (the power is turned on but the game is not performed), the medal selector main body 47a operates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b is activated, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51 is buried, so that the insertion medal passage 51 is in a state of allowing medal passage. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down into the insertion medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passage sensor 47c provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51, and enters the storage medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the hopper 93.
On the other hand, since the medal cannot be accepted during the execution of the game or when the credit reaches the upper limit, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 to obstruct the passage of the medal. Therefore, the inserted medal is in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51. Moreover, it stays in a position not detected by the medal passing sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by operating the medal return button 33, and are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal ejection port 35.
In addition, when medals are awarded in excess of the upper limit of credits, the number of medals corresponding to the amount exceeding the upper limit of the number of medals granted is from the hopper 93 to the lower plate via the medal outlet 35. It is discharged to 37.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b as the bet button 23, and the operation for each button is detected by a sensor provided on the bet button board 45. More specifically, the maximum bet button sensor 45a is provided for the maximum bet button 23a, and the single bet button sensor 45b is provided for the single bet button 23b, and the operation for each button is individually detected by these sensors. Will be done.
The maximum bet button 23a subtracts the maximum number of bets (3 in this embodiment) by the maximum number of bets in one operation, and adds the subtracted amount to the number of bets to increase the number of bets. The single bet button 23b is a button for subtracting 1 credit and adding 1 bet number in one operation. When the number of bets has reached the maximum number, the credits cannot be subtracted and the number of bets cannot be added by operating any of the bet buttons 23.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a may be used not only as an application (bet button) for increasing the number of bets by subtracting credits according to an operation as described above, but also as an opportunity for executing an effect (effect button). be. When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the number of bets can be added, but when the maximum bet button 23a is used as an effect button, it is not limited to this state, for example, a game. Any state may be adopted, such as during the re-game operation before the start or during the game.
The bet button board 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c for detecting the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as an effect button, which is different from the detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. Will be done. Specifically, the maximum bet button sensor 45a is directly connected to the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is directly connected to the sub board 200.

Further, the gaming machine 10 includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23. The menu selection button 24 includes a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button 24b located at the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that accepts operations related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen showing an operation method of the gaming machine 10 and explanatory information of the game displayed in the effect display area 62.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the decision button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. The player moves the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu by operating the cross key button 24a, and when the cursor indicates one of the menus, when the player presses the enter button 24b, the menu is displayed as an effect. It is displayed in the area 62.

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and a decision button sensor 46b. In the cross key button sensor 46a, the cross key button 24a moves up and down in any direction (with respect to the center of the decision button 24b). It is possible to detect whether the button is pressed in either the left or right direction. Further, the decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed. The cross-shaped key button sensor 46a and the decision button sensor 46b are directly connected to the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

Further, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a status display LED 25 on the right side of the bet button 23, which displays information about the gaming machine 10 such as the number of inserted medals and the number of stored medals. The status display LED 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED board 42, and is composed of the following eight types of LEDs.
The first bet number display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs, and each time the number of bets increases, the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one.
The second stored number display LED 25b is composed of two 7-segment displays, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) numerically.
The third winning number display LED 25c is composed of two 7-segment displays, and the number of medals won by winning is represented by a number.
The fourth instruction display LED 25d is composed of two 7-segment displays, and in a manner capable of specifying an operation condition (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "operation condition") related to the stop button 27 described later. Can light up.
The fifth replay display LED 25e is composed of one LED and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The sixth game start display LED 25f is composed of one LED, and indicates that the game start enable condition is satisfied by lighting the LED.
The seventh insertable display LED 25g is composed of one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by lighting the LED.
The eighth advantageous mode display LED 25h is composed of one LED and lights up corresponding to the game mode.

The stop button 27 receives from the player an operation (stop operation) of the player that triggers the rotation of the reel 65 to stop. The stop button 27 can accept (activate) the stop operation when the stop enable condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating is satisfied.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. Further, the stoptable condition is a precondition for displaying the stop in the game. Specifically, all the rotation speeds of the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reach a predetermined speed, and the reels 65 It is a condition that is satisfied when the reference position in each is detected.

Each of the stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) is mounted on the stop button board 43, and one is provided for each of the reels 65. Specifically, the stop button 27L accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L, the stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C, and the stop button 27R stops the reel 65R. Accepts the stop operation of.
Further, the stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 43a that individually detects that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R have been pressed, and the reel is provided in response to the detection of the stop button sensor 43a. Control is performed to stop the rotation for each of the 65. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a detect a stop operation that triggers the reel control unit 112, which will be described later, to stop the rotation of the reel 65.

Further, the stop button 27 in the present embodiment is configured to include a stoptable indicator LED 27a and cover the periphery thereof with a light transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to notify the player whether or not the stoptable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stoptable display LED 27a. In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stop enable condition is satisfied by the color of the stop button 27, the player can smoothly perform the stop operations in sequence.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stop position of the reel 65 is up to the maximum number of retracted frames (sometimes referred to as the maximum retractable range, 4 in the present embodiment) with reference to the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. Can move. Here, the control from pressing the stop button 27 to stopping the reel 65 is generally called pull-in control.

The internal area corresponding to each of the reels 65 of the reel frame 64 has dimensions for three frames in the vertical direction. Further, each of the reels 65 is stopped and controlled so that the three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the internal region of the reel frame 64, so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the internal region of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, in the reel 65, since three reels are arranged in the left-right direction, the player can visually recognize three symbols x three reels = nine symbols when the reel 65 is stopped. There is.

Here, the substantially straight lines (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the internal regions of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the reel 65 are referred to as line L1, line L2, and line L3, respectively. Further, a substantially straight line (indicated by a alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the upper internal region of the reel 65L, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the lower internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L4, and the reel 65L. The substantially straight line (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower internal region, the middle internal region of the reel 65C, and the upper internal region of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L5.
In the present embodiment, only a substantially straight line is adopted as a line in the internal region, but the line is not limited to a straight line, and a bent line may be adopted. Further, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage in the reel 65L and the lower stage in the reel 65C) may be adopted. That is, any line may be adopted as long as it is a line formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal region for one symbol from each of the reels 65.

The only effective line in this embodiment is line L2. Here, the valid line is a line on which a winning determination, which will be described later, is performed for a symbol combination stopped on the line.
Specifically, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the specified number of medals are awarded for the winning. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game is stopped and displayed on the valid line, the re-game is activated in the next game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous actuating device is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the accessory or the accessory continuous actuating device is activated in the next game. The details of the symbol combinations corresponding to each combination will be described later.
The effective line may be a single line as in the present embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

While the reel 65 is rotating (during the game), the image displayed in the effect display area 62, the sound output from the speaker 49, or the decorative LED 36 is lit in order to attract the player's attention and arouse the game's interest. Various productions consisting of reels and lights are performed.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49.
More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a located at the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine, and is provided at the upper left when viewed from the front of the gaming machine (in FIG. 3). The speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b located at the upper right), and the speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d, which is provided and is located at the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. It should be noted that each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities, and the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decorative LED 36 is arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64.
More specifically, on the upper right side of the effect display area 62, the decorative LED 36a mounted on the decorative LED board 41a and the decorative LED 36b mounted on the decorative LED board 41b are arranged, and the decorative LED 36b mounted on the decorative LED board 41b is arranged on the right side of the effect display area 62. On the lower side, the decorative LED 36c mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41c is arranged. Further, the decorative LED 36d mounted on the decorative LED board 41d is arranged on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, and the decorative LED 36e mounted on the decorative LED board 41e is arranged on the lower left side of the reel frame 64. The decorative LED 36f mounted on the decorative LED board 41f is arranged on the lower left side of the effect display area 62, and the decorative LED 36g and the decorative LED mounted on the decorative LED board 41g are arranged on the upper left side of the effect display area 62. The decorative LED 36h mounted on the substrate 41h is arranged. The decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in a plurality of colors.

When the credit reaches the upper limit during the payout process of the medal given as a result of the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning being stopped and displayed on the valid line, the gaming machine 10 corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit. Pay out the number of medals to be played from the hopper 93. Further, when the settlement button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out a number of medals corresponding to the credits at the time of pressing the checker button 93 from the hopper 93.
Here, the payout of the medals housed in the hopper 93 to the medal discharge port 35 is realized by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the hopper 93.
More specifically, the payout mechanism includes a disc that ejects medals by rotating, a disc motor that rotates the disc, an arm that operates following the medal paid out from the hopper 93, and a medal is dispensed from the disc. It is composed of an arm sensor that detects the arm at the time, and by rotating the disc motor until the number of payouts is reached by the arm sensor, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out to the discharge port 35.
If the arm sensor does not detect the arm until a predetermined time has elapsed after the arm sensor detects the medal when the number of payouts has not been reached, the rotation of the disc is stopped and the game is played. The machine 10 is in a hopper error state.

Further, in order to prevent the medals from overflowing from the hopper 93, a medal auxiliary storage 95 is provided beside the hopper 93 to allow a part of the medals stored in the hopper 93 to flow down.
Further, the medal auxiliary storage 95 is provided with a storage error sensor (not shown) that detects that the number of medals stored reaches a predetermined amount or more, and the detection causes the gaming machine 10 to be in a full tank error state. Will be.

<Electrical configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, the electric configuration and the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. However, since the components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, they should be referred to as appropriate. 7 is a block diagram showing the electric configuration of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 contains a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 7, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 is shown as if it were a single electronic substrate, but it does not necessarily have to be a single electronic substrate. That is, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic substrates.

Electronic components such as the CPU 101, RAM 102, ROM 103, and random number circuit 104 are mounted on the main board 100, and the connection status with other electronic components such as sensors and boards is as shown in FIG. 7. The main board 100 mainly realizes control related to the progress of the game by executing processing based on data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components, various sensors 40a, and the like.
Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-mentioned start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, reel sensor 66, and the like.

Further, electronic components such as CPU 201, RAM 202, ROM 203, and a random number circuit 204 are mounted on the sub-board 200, and the connection status with other electronic components such as sensors and boards is as shown in FIG. 7. .. The sub-board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decorative LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, etc. based on the control command transmitted from the main board 100, and is mainly used for games. The control of the effect (including the control of the menu screen) is realized.
Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a decision button sensor 46b, and the like.
The main board 100 described above is limited in ROM capacity and RAM capacity in order to enhance security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with the same restrictions.

Next, the functional configurations of the main board 100 and the sub board 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The following functional configurations and the functions of each functional configuration are examples, and may have functional configurations not described below, or each functional configuration may have functions not described below. May be. In the figure, for convenience of explanation, electronic components other than the main board 100 and the sub board 200 such as the sensor and the board shown in FIG. 7 are also shown.

First, the functional configurations of the main board 100 are roughly classified into a game progress management unit 110 that manages the progress of the game, a state management unit 120 that manages the state related to the game, and a main communication unit 130.
Further, the game progress management unit 110 is composed of an internal lottery unit 111, a reel control unit 112, a winning determination unit 113, a medal management unit 114, and a status display LED control unit 115, and the status management unit 120 is a setting change management unit. It is composed of 121, a game state management unit 122, a replay time management unit 123, a game mode management unit 124, and an error management unit 125, and the main communication unit 130 is composed of a control command transmission unit 131 and an external signal transmission unit 132. ..

When the game is started, the internal lottery unit 111 determines a winning combination from a plurality of types of combinations (hereinafter, may be referred to as an "internal winning combination") by lottery.
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 111 acquires a random number (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, the range of which is 0 to 65535) updated by the random number circuit 104 when the game is started. , The lottery values of the internal lottery table (details will be described later) stored in the ROM 103 are sequentially added to the acquired random numbers, and the winning combination corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is determined as the internal winning combination. In the internal lottery unit 111, "the internal winning combination is determined by lottery" may be simply expressed as "the internal winning combination is derived".

When the game is started, the reel control unit 112 has a predetermined delay time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the game, that is, a so-called wait time (the present embodiment). Then, after waiting for the elapse of 4.1s), each rotation of the reel 65 is started, and then each time the stop operation is performed, the reel corresponding to the stop operation of the reel 65 is stopped, and so on. The rotation is controlled individually.

More specifically, the reel control unit 112 sets the reel control state (acceleration control state, constant speed control state, pull-in control state, brake control state, stop control state) to each of the reels 65 according to the progress of the game. The reel motor 68 (stepping motor) controls to acquire an excitation pattern corresponding to the currently set reel control state from the excitation pattern stored in the ROM 103 and output a pulse signal according to the acquired excitation pattern. The rotation of the reel 65 is individually controlled by performing this for each of the above.

Further, the reel control state will be specifically described. The acceleration control state is a control state in which a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for accelerating to a predetermined speed after the rotation is started. The constant speed control state is a control state from the end of the acceleration control state to the stop operation, and in the control state, a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for maintaining a predetermined speed. The pull-in control state is a control state in which the corresponding reel is rotated from the stop operation to the stop position, and in the control state, a pulse is obtained according to an excitation pattern for maintaining a predetermined speed, as in the constant speed control state. A signal is output. The brake control state is a control state in which a pulse signal is output according to an excitation pattern for stopping the corresponding reel after reaching the stop position. The stop control state is a control state in which the corresponding reel is maintained at the current position.
The reel control state is switched in the main flow of the main board 100 described later, and the pulse signal is output in the main board 100 at predetermined intervals (about 2 ms in this embodiment). It is performed in interrupt processing (not shown).

Further, the reel control unit 112 derives (or reads) a symbol number candidate to be stopped from the stop data stored in the ROM 103 when stopping each of the reels 65 (switching from the pull-in control state to the brake control state). ), One symbol number from the symbol number candidates in the maximum pull-in range (4 frames in this embodiment) from the position of the reel (symbol number on the reference line) at the timing when the stop operation is performed is set as the stop position. decide.
Here, the symbol number on the reference line in each of the reels 65 is changed to the symbol number (RZ00, CZ00, LZ00 in this embodiment) at the reference position each time the detection piece is detected by the reel sensor 66 in the timer interrupt process. It is corrected and updated by the number of subsequent pulse signal switchings.
Further, the reel control unit 112 refers to the reel control unit 112 from the time when the symbol number on the reference line is corrected last time to the time when a predetermined time elapses (until the pulse signal is switched a predetermined number of times) in the constant speed control state. If the symbol number on the line is not corrected, it is determined that the corresponding reel has stepped out (hereinafter referred to as step-out check), the reel control state is set to the acceleration control state, and the reel is re-accelerated. Let me.

The winning determination unit 113 makes a winning determination to determine the winning of the winning combination by the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line (line L2 in the present embodiment) in the game.
In addition, when making a winning judgment, in addition to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the valid line, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols matches the winning combination derived in the game, and the winning combination is awarded. It may be determined.

The medal management unit 114 manages the increase / decrease of the credit described above and controls the hopper 93 (payout mechanism) described above.

The status display LED control unit 115 controls the status display LED 25 described above.

The setting change management unit 121 performs a setting change process and a setting confirmation process.
Specifically, the setting change process is started if the setting key switch 48a is operated when the power supply from the power supply device 91 changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and the setting change switch 48b is activated. Each time the game is operated, the game setting values are set in a certain order (in this embodiment, setting value 1, setting value 2, setting value 3, setting value 4, setting value 5, setting value 6, setting value 1, setting value 2). ...), And the game setting value at the time when the start lever 26 is operated is determined as the current game setting value. In the setting change process, a process of displaying the game setting value being changed on the setting display LED 48c is also performed. Further, in the setting change process, all the information held before the power supply is turned off may be initialized, or only a part of the information may be maintained.

The setting confirmation process is started by operating the setting key switch 48a while the power supply is ON, and is a process of displaying the already set game setting value on the setting display LED 48c. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the “already set game setting value” will be simply referred to as the “game setting value”.
In the present embodiment, the opening of the front door 20 by the door opening sensor may be added to each of the condition for starting the setting change process and the condition for starting the setting confirmation process. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the illegal change of the game setting value and the confirmation of the illegal game setting value.

The game state management unit 122 controls to shift the game state according to the transition condition among a plurality of types of game states. The types of gaming states and the details of the transition conditions will be described later.

The game mode management unit 124 controls to shift the game mode according to the transition condition among a plurality of types of game modes. The types of game modes and the details of the transition conditions will be described later, but in this embodiment, the advantages differ depending on the game mode in which the player stays, and in particular, a specific game state (in this embodiment, the MB internal winning, which will be described later) is being won. A game mode with a high degree of advantage can be set in the game mode.

The error management unit 125 determines whether or not to set the error state by using the detection results of the various sensors 40a and the like, in addition to determining whether or not to set the error state as described above, and determines that the error state is set. If so, the progress of the game is stopped as necessary, and the game machine 10 is put into an error state.
In the case of an error state, preparations are made for transmission of a control command indicating the occurrence of the error state, the control command transmission unit 131 is made to transmit the control command, and an effect device (effect display area 62, decorative LED 36, speaker 49, etc.) is transmitted. ) May be used to notify the occurrence of the error state.

The control command transmission unit 131 performs a process of transmitting a control command prepared for transmission to the sub-board 200.
In addition to the control commands sent when an error occurs, the control commands include control commands sent according to the progress of the game, and each control command specifies the type of the control command. In addition to possible information, it has information corresponding to the type. Specific examples of control commands will be described in the flow described later as necessary.
Further, in the following description, preparing for transmission of a control command and having the control command transmission unit 131 transmit the control command may be expressed simply as transmitting a control command.

The external signal transmission unit 132 transmits a signal (outer end signal) indicating the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer or a data display) outside the gaming machine 10.
Specifically, the information transmitted by the outer end signal is described as information indicating that one game has started, that the AT mode described later has started, or that the information is staying in the AT mode. Information indicating that an error has occurred, information indicating that an error has occurred, and the like can be mentioned.

Next, the functional configurations of the sub-board 200 are roughly classified into a sub-communication unit 210 and an effect management unit 220 that manages the effect related to the game.
Further, the sub-communication unit 210 is composed of a control command receiving unit 211, and the effect management unit 220 is composed of an effect control unit 221, an effect display control unit 222, a voice control unit 223, and a decorative LED control unit 224. The details of these functional configurations are as follows.

The control command receiving unit 211 receives the control command transmitted from the main board 100, analyzes the received control command, and updates the information stored in the RAM 202 using the information included in the control command. ..

The staging control unit 221 performs a process of determining the content of the staging to be performed by the staging device (staging display area 62, decorative LED 36, speaker 49, etc.) based on the control command or the like transmitted from the main board 100.

When the effect display control unit 222 has an effect to be performed by the effect display device 63, the effect display control unit 222 reads the device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the effect display device 63 to perform the effect using the device data.

When the speaker 49 has an effect to be performed, the voice control unit 223 reads the device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the speaker 49 to perform the effect using the device data.

When the decorative LED control unit 224 has an effect to be performed on the decorative LED board 41, the decorative LED control unit 224 reads the device data corresponding to the effect from the ROM 203 and causes the decorative LED board 41 to perform the effect using the device data.

<Main flow related to game progress>
Next, the main flow related to the game progress in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. However, since the components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 7 and 8 described above are also referred to, they should be referred to as appropriate. In particular, in the following description, the function shown in FIG. 8 may be mentioned as the subject performing the processing, but the processing is not always realized only by the subject.

9 to 11 are flowcharts showing the main flow of the main board 100 related to the progress of the game in the present embodiment.
The main board 100 can play one game while performing a series of processes from steps S103 to S145 shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and can repeat the game by repeating the series of processes.
It should be noted that each process shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 is a specific example, and a process other than the process described here may be performed by the main substrate 100.

First, steps S101 to S119 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the first step S101, the initial setting process is performed.
The initial setting process is performed when the power supply is started, and once it is performed, it is not performed until the power supply is cut off and the power supply is started again.
More specifically, in the process, if the setting key switch 48a is operated, the backup information held when the power supply is turned off is discarded, and the above-mentioned setting change process is performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the setting key switch 48a is not in the operated state, there is no abnormality in the backup information held when the power supply is turned off in the process (in this embodiment, the checksum value is normal). The process of returning to the state immediately before the power supply is turned off is performed based on the backup information, and then the process proceeds to step S103. If there is an abnormality in the backup information, the game cannot be returned to the game (RAM error state), and the execution of the above-mentioned setting change process is awaited.

In step S103, a game start process necessary in advance for starting the next game is performed. In the game start process, various information related to the previous game is saved, and information indicating the stop position of each of the reels 65 stopped in the previous game and the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is cleared. Or, processing such as acquiring a game setting value is performed.
In step S105, a medal acceptance start process, which is a preparatory process for setting the number of bets for the next game, is performed. In the medal acceptance start process, a process of activating the medal blocker 47b, a process of setting the same number of bets as the number of bets set in the previous game when the replay combination was won in the previous game, and the like are performed.
In step S107, it is determined whether or not the re-game is operating, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S111, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, a medal management process, which is a process related to medals performed based on the detected operation or the state of the gaming machine 10, is performed. In the medal management process, when it is detected that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, it is checked that the inserted medal has normally passed through the insertion medal passage 51, or a medal that has passed normally is inserted. The process of setting the number of bets for the next game, the process of adding the medals that passed normally when the number of bets for the next game has already reached the maximum number, and the process for adding the number of bets for the next game have already been reached. The process of stopping the operation of the medal blocker 47b when the maximum number is reached and the number of credits has reached the upper limit, and the number of medals corresponding to the pressed bet button 23 when the pressing of the bet button 23 is detected are credited. A process of subtracting from the number to set the number of bets, a process of paying out the medal (credit or the number of bets) that can be settled when the press of the settlement button 32 is detected, and the like are performed.
In the present embodiment, when the re-game is operating, the medal blocker 47b is not activated and credits are not added, but even when the re-game is operating, the medal blocker 47b is operated and the medal blocker 47b passes normally. You may want to add the medals you have made to the number of credits.

In step S111, a reel rotation start check, which is a check whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, is performed. In the reel rotation start check, for example, it is checked whether or not the bet number is the maximum number on the premise that the operation of the start lever is detected.
In step S113, it is determined in the reel rotation start check whether or not the game start condition is satisfied, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S115, and if the condition is not satisfied, step S107 is performed. Return to.
In step S115, an internal lottery is performed using the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined. The details of the internal lottery in this embodiment will be described later.
In step S117, the winning combination flag is set so that the internal winning combination derived in step S115 or the loss in the case of non-winning is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 102.

In step S119, the game mode management process at the start of the game is performed. In this process, for example, a process of controlling the instruction display LED 25d in a lighting mode capable of specifying an operating condition is performed.
Further, in the game mode management process at the start of the game, a process of transmitting an internal winning command to the sub-board 200 is also performed. The internal winning command contains at least information that can identify the derived internal winning combination, the gaming state during the stay, and the gaming mode during the stay, whereby the device managed by the sub-board 200 (the present). In the embodiment, the effect display device 63) can execute the notification that can specify the operation condition. In the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, it is specified by the operating conditions specified by the instruction display LED 25d in one game and the notification executed by the device managed by the sub-board 200 in the one game. The operating conditions are the same.

From here on, steps S121 to S135 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S121, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S123, and if the condition is not satisfied, the determination returns to step S121.
In step S123, the reel control state of each of the reels 65 (when the process is performed due to the occurrence of step-out, the rotating reel, that is, the reel set to the constant speed control state) is changed to the acceleration control state. Set and start the rotation of the reel set to the acceleration control state. As described above, when returning to the determination in step S121, the rotation of the reel 65 is not started, so that the reel control unit 112 waits for the elapse of the wait time and starts the rotation of the reel 65.

In step S125, whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels set in the acceleration control state of the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed (the output of the pulse signal is completed according to the excitation pattern corresponding to the acceleration control state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S127, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to the beginning of step S125. In the determination, when the rotation speed of the reel set in the acceleration control state reaches a predetermined speed, the acceleration control state is sequentially switched to the constant speed control state. Further, in the determination, after all of the reels are switched to the constant speed control state, the process is not advanced to step S127 until the sensor corresponding to the reels among the reel sensors 66 detects all the detection pieces. After the standby, all the stop buttons corresponding to the reels are enabled, and the process proceeds to step S127.

In step S127, the above-mentioned step-out check is performed on the reels of the reels 65 that are set to the constant speed control state.
In step S129, it is determined by the step-out check whether or not the step-out has occurred, and if the condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S123, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S131. As described above, when it is determined that step-out has occurred for the rotating reel among the reels 65, the processing of step S123 (reel restart) is performed again for the rotating reel.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not there is an operation (stop operation) for the activated stop button, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S135, and if the condition is not satisfied, the step is performed. Return to S127.

In step S133, the reel stop process is performed. The reel stop process invalidates the stop buttons other than the stop button on which the stop operation was performed, and as described above, switches the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed from the constant speed control state to the pull-in control state, and sets the stop position. This is a process of deriving the symbol number to be derived, switching the reel from the pull-in control state to the brake control state at the timing when the symbol position of the reel advances to the derived stop position, and stopping the reel. After the output of the pulse signal is completed according to the excitation pattern corresponding to the brake control state, the state is switched to the stop control state and the reel is held at the stop position.
Further, in the reel stop processing, a processing in which a stop command is transmitted to the sub-communication unit 210 via the control command transmission unit 131 is also performed, and the control command includes the type of the stopped reel (reel 65L, reel 65C, etc.). It contains at least information that can identify any of the reels 65R) and the stopped position (symbol number) of the reel.

In step S135, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 65 are stopped, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S137, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S127. As described above, when all of the reels 65 are not stopped, the processes of steps 127 to S135 are repeated.

From here on, steps S137 to S145 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S137, the above-mentioned winning determination is performed, and the winning combination is determined.
In step S139, a state transition process for transitioning the gaming state is performed. The details of the transition of the gaming state will be described later.

In step S141, the game mode management process at the end of the game is performed.
The details of the game mode management process at the end of the game will be described later, but in the process, a process of shifting the game mode, a process of controlling the lighting state of the advantageous mode display LED 25h, and the like are performed.
Further, in the game mode management process at the end of the game, a process of transmitting a game end command to the sub-board 200 is also performed, and the command includes a winning combination, a game state after update, and a game after update. It contains information that can identify the mode.

In step S143, a number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded. In principle, the medals given in step S143 are stored and stored in the number of credits. However, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the medal management unit 114 controls the payout mechanism (not shown) built in the hopper 93 to receive medals corresponding to the number of credits from the hopper 93. Pay out to the medal outlet 35.
In step S145, an overflow check for checking the storage error sensor provided in the medal auxiliary storage 95 is performed, and when the storage error sensor detects a medal, a full tank error state is set and the game progresses. Is stopped and an error control command indicating the error status is sent.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that a plurality of types of gaming modes can be set, and the advantages of these gaming modes are different by differently executing the notification of the operating conditions. Achieves playability.
However, in such playability, if the difference in the payout rate in the game mode is small, the game interest cannot be enhanced.
In response to such a problem, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of increasing the difference in the payout rate in the gaming mode. The details of the function will be described below.

<About game status and internal lottery>
First, prior to explaining the above functions, the game state in the present embodiment and the details of the internal lottery for each game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow in which the gaming state shifts.
13 and 14 are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations internally, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination.
FIG. 15A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB non-internal winning, and FIG. 15B is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table used in the internal lottery during the MB internal winning. ..
16 (a) to 16 (c) are diagrams schematically showing the details of some of the roles in FIGS. 15 (a) or 15 (b), and FIG. 16 (a) is an operating condition bell. 16 (b) is a diagram schematically showing the details of the portion corresponding to the strong chance portion, and FIG. 16 (c) is a diagram schematically showing the details of the portion corresponding to the weak chance portion. .. It should be noted that these lottery tables are used in an internal lottery in a game in which the number of bets is three, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535.

As shown in FIG. 12, there are a total of three types of gaming states in the present embodiment: MB non-internal winning, MB internal winning, and MB. It should be noted that during the MB internal winning, the MB described later is in a gaming state in which the internal winning is not performed, and during the MB internal winning, the MB is in a gaming state in which the internal winning is performed. During the MB, it is a gaming state that transitions by winning a prize in the internally won MB.
During the MB non-internal winning, if the MB is internally won and the MB is not won, the MB is transferred to the internal winning, and if the MB is internally won and the MB is won, the MB is transferred.
During the MB internal winning, winning the MB that is being internally won will result in a transition to the MB, but the winning is configured so that the bet number can be won in a game with two bets, and the bet number is three. It is configured not to win a prize in a single game. Further, the MB once internally won is not cleared even if the power is cut off and restored with the RAM clearing process such as the setting change process, and the gaming state during the MB internal winning is maintained.
In the MB, when the specified number of medals (200 in this embodiment) are paid out, the game shifts to the non-internal winning of the MB. Although details are omitted, in the MB, only a game with two bets can be executed, and in the game, a winning combination with two payouts is always won.
Further, unlike the present embodiment described later, the MB may not be internally won in a game with three bets, and the MB may be internally won in a game with two bets. Further, in this case, the MB that is internally won in the game with the number of bets of 2 is configured to be able to win in the game with the number of bets of 2, while the game in which the number of bets is 3 cannot be won. It is preferable to do so.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the roles that can be derived as internal winning combinations include MB, replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, strong chance 1 to strong chance 3, and weak chance 1 to weak chance 3. , Bell 1 to Bell 6, Chance Spill 1 to Chance Spill 4, and Bell Spill 1 to Bell Spill 3.

As described above, the MB is a role of shifting to the gaming state in the MB by winning a prize, and the symbol combination corresponding to the MB is "blue 7 symbol-BAR symbol-red 7 symbol". Once the MB is derived by the internal lottery unit 111, the derived state is maintained (carried over) until a prize is won, and if the state is maintained, the gaming state during the MB internal winning is maintained. Move to.
The replay is a role in which the next game can be performed without using a new medal by winning a prize, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".
Weak cherries, strong cherries, watermelons, strong chances 1 to 3, weak chances 1 to weak chances 3, bells 1 to bell 6, chance spills 1 to chance spills 4, and bell spills 1 to bell spills 3 win medals. It is a small role with a medal payout.

The weak cherry is a role in which one piece is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the weak cherry is "cherry symbol-ANY-replay symbol". ANY refers to any symbol.
The strong cherry is a role in which three cards are paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the strong cherry is "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol".
The watermelon is a role in which five cards are paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol".

Strong chance 1 to strong chance 3 are the roles in which one card is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to strong chance 1 is "replay symbol-replay symbol-red 7 symbol", which corresponds to strong chance 2. The symbol combination to be performed is "replay symbol-BAR symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the strong chance 3 is "blue 7 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Like the strong chance 1 to the strong chance 3, the weak chance 1 to the weak chance 3 are the roles in which one card is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to the weak chance 1 is "replay symbol-replay symbol-watermelon". The symbol combination corresponding to the weak chance 2 is "replay symbol-watermelon symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the weak chance 3 is "watermelon symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Bells 1 to 6 are the roles in which 15 cards are paid out at the time of winning, the symbol combination corresponding to bell 1 is "bell symbol-bell symbol-blue 7 symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 2 is. "Bell symbol-bell symbol-red 7 symbol", the symbol combination corresponding to bell 3 is "bell symbol-blue 7 symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to bell 4 is "bell symbol-red 7 symbol". The symbol combination corresponding to the bell 5 is "blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 6 is "red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol". be.

Chance spill 1 is a role in which 15 cards are paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to chance spill 1 is "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol".
On the other hand, Chance Spill 2 to Chance Spill 4 are the roles in which one card is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to Chance Spill 2 is "Replay symbol-Replay symbol-Bell symbol", and Chance Spill 3 The corresponding symbol combination is "replay symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to chance spill 4 is "bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol".

Bell spill 1 to bell spill 3 are the roles in which one piece is paid out at the time of winning, and the symbol combination corresponding to bell spill 1 is "bell symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol", which corresponds to bell spill 2. The symbol combination is "bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol", and the symbol combination corresponding to the bell spill 3 is "replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol".

In addition, unlike MB, the above-mentioned replay and small winning combination are roles in which the derived state is not maintained even if a prize is not obtained when the winning combination is derived by the internal lottery unit 111, and the roles are collectively referred to as "general". Sometimes referred to as "role". Further, although it does not exist in the winning combination in the present embodiment, it is a combination in which only the next winning game is in an advantageous gaming state and is not carried over if the derived game is not won (so-called single bonus). ) May be treated as a general role.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the internal winners derived by the internal lottery in the non-MB are the MB, replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, operation condition bell, common bell, and strong chance. , There is a weak chance, and the probability that these internal winning combinations are derived is constant regardless of the game setting value.
More specifically, in the internal lottery inside the MB non-internal, the MB has a probability of 9208/65536, the replay has a probability of 8192/65536, the weak cherry has a probability of 794/65536, and the strong has a probability of 256/65536. Cherry has a probability of 512/65536, watermelon has a probability of 43755/65536, a common bell has a probability of 512/65536, a strong chance has a probability of 462/655536, and a weak chance has a probability of 1848/65536. Opportunity is derived.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the internal winning combinations derived by the internal lottery during the MB internal winning include replay, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, operation condition bell, common bell, strong chance, and weak chance. , The probability that these internal winning combinations are derived does not depend on the game setting value as in the case of non-internal MB.
More specifically, in the internal lottery inside the MB, there is a probability of 8192/65536 for a replay, a probability of 794/65536 for a weak cherry, a probability of 256/6536 for a strong cherry, and a probability of 512/65536 for a watermelon. However, the operating condition bell is derived with a probability of 43755/65536, the common bell is derived with a probability of 512/6536, the strong chance is derived with a probability of 462/655536, and the weak chance is derived with a probability of 1848/65536, and these probabilities are derived. , MB non-internal is the same. In the internal lottery inside the MB, there is a probability of 9208/65536 that the game will be lost.

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the operation condition bell, the strong chance, and the weak chance are divided into a plurality of types of internal winning combinations having different contents of the pull-in control.
Specifically, the operating condition bells are blue bell LCR, red bell LCR, blue bell LRC, red bell LRC, blue bell CLR, red bell CLR, blue bell CRL, red bell CRL, blue bell RLC, red bell RLC, It is divided into a blue bell RCL and a red bell RCL, and all of these internal winning combinations are derived with a probability of 3646/65536, and the probability is constant regardless of the game setting value.
In particular, the blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are configured to include a bell 1, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3. Further, the blue bell LCR and the blue bell CLR are distinguished by using a small winning combination for control (not shown) to make a different combination of combinations constituting each internal winning combination. This also applies to other operating condition bells, strong chances, and weak chances.
The red bell LCR and the red bell CLR are composed of a bell 2, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3.
Further, the blue bell LRC and the blue bell RLC are configured to include the bell 3, the bell spill 1 to the bell spill 3, and the red bell LRC and the red bell RLC are configured to include the bell 4, the bell spill 1 to the bell spill 3. Will be done.
Further, the blue bell CRL and the blue bell RCL are configured to include a bell 6, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3, and the red bell CRL and a red bell RCL are configured to include a bell 5, a bell spill 1 to a bell spill 3. Will be done.

Strong chances are divided into strong chance LCR, strong chance LRC, strong chance CLR, strong chance CRL, strong chance RLC, strong chance RCL, and all of these internal winners are derived with a probability of 77/65536. The probability is also constant regardless of the game setting value. The probability is lower than the probability that one of the weak chances described later will be internally won.
In particular, the strong chance LRC and the strong chance CLR are composed of the strong chance 1 and the chance spill 1 to the chance spill 4, and the strong chance LRC and the strong chance RLC include the strong chance 2 and the chance spill 1 to the chance spill 4. The strong chance CRL and the strong chance RCL are composed of strong chance 3, chance spill 1 to chance spill 4.

Weak chances are divided into weak chance LCR, weak chance LRC, weak chance CLR, weak chance CRL, weak chance RLC, weak chance RCL, and all of these internal winners are derived with a probability of 308/65536. The probability is also constant regardless of the game setting value.
In particular, the Weak Chance LRC and Weak Chance CLR are composed of Weak Chance 1, Chance Spill 1 to Chance Spill 4, and Weak Chance LRC and Weak Chance RLC include Weak Chance 2, Chance Spill 1 to Chance Spill 4. The weak chance CRL and the weak chance RCL are composed of a weak chance 3, a chance spill 1 to a chance spill 4.

The common bell includes all of the bells 1 to 6 and the chance spill bell 1, and any of these roles is won regardless of the operation condition of the stop button 27. However, if any of the bells 1 to 6 and the chance spill bell 1 can be stopped on the effective line, the bells 1 to 6 are preferentially stopped on the effective line.

<About pull-in control when deriving the operating condition bell>
Next, the details of the pull-in control when the operation condition bell is derived will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19.
FIG. 17 shows a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at the correct operation timing when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow of.
In FIG. 18, when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing. It is a figure which shows the flow of the reel stop in the case.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the correct operation order when the operation condition bell (particularly, the blue bell LCR) is derived.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 operates in the correct operation order (left, middle, right operation in this example). It is operated in order), and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is operated at the correct operation timing (in this example, the operation timing in which the blue 7 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). In this case, the reel 65 is stopped so that the winning combination of 15 payouts (bell 1 in this example) is stopped on the line L2 (effective line).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 is in the correct operation order (left, middle, right operation order in this example). It is operated and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is different from the correct operation timing (in this example, the operation timing where there is no blue 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). When operated, the reels 65 are stopped so that one payout combination (in this example, bell spill 1) stops on line L2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the operation condition bell (blue bell LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 has an operation order different from the correct operation order (right, middle, left in this example). When the reels are operated in the operation order of Is stopped.
Even in this case, the bell symbol is stopped on the effective line on the reels other than the reel that is stopped last, as in the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the reels are operated in the correct operation order by the stop positions of the reels excluding the reel that is stopped last.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the operation condition bell (any of blue bell LCR to red bell RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order, and the stop button 27 (the present embodiment) is operated. In the embodiment, when the reel to be stopped last) is operated at the correct operation timing, the winning combination (any of bells 1 to 6) in which 15 cards are paid out is stopped on the effective line. On the other hand, in the game, when the stop button 27 is operated in the correct operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at an operation timing different from the correct operation timing, and the stop button 27 is different from the correct operation order. When the operations are performed in the operation order, the winning combination (any one of bell spill 1 to bell spill 3) for which one payout is made is stopped on the effective line.
In the present embodiment, the operation order of the correct answer related to the operation condition bell is the operation order of left, middle, and right in the red bell LCR, and the operation order of left, right, and middle in the blue bell LRC and the red bell LRC. , Blue bell CLR and red bell CLR, middle, left, right operation order, blue bell CRL and red bell CRL, middle, right, left operation order, blue bell RLC and red bell RLC, right, left, In the middle operation order, the blue bell RCL and the red bell RCL, the operation order is right, middle, and left.
Further, the operation timing of the correct answer related to the operation condition bell is the line L2 regarding the reel that is stopped last in the operation order of the correct answer in the blue bell LRC, the blue bell CLR, the blue bell CRL, the blue bell RLC, and the blue bell RCL. It is the timing when there is a blue 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range based on It is the timing when there is a red 7 symbol within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the reel to be stopped.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the blue 7 symbols and the red 7 symbols are arranged beyond the maximum retractable range (4 frames in the present embodiment) in any of the reels 65, and 15 in each of the operation condition bells. There is no operation method of the stop button 27 that simultaneously satisfies the operation conditions of the stop button 27 for winning the winning combination (bells 1 to 6) for which the cards are paid out.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to win any of the bells 1 to 6 at a frequency higher than the frequency (3646/65536) in which the internal winning combination of one of the operating condition bells is derived, the correct answer is correct. It is necessary to execute a notification that can identify at least a part of the operation conditions (correct operation order and correct operation timing).

<About pull-in control when deriving a strong chance or a weak chance>
Next, the details of the pull-in control when the strong chance or the weak chance is derived will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23.
FIG. 20 shows reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at a predetermined operation timing when a strong chance (particularly, a strong chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow.
FIG. 21 shows reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order and the stop button 27 is operated at a predetermined operation timing when a weak chance (particularly, a weak chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow.
In FIG. 22, when a strong chance or a weak chance (particularly, a strong chance LCR or a weak chance LCR) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, and the stop button 27 is a predetermined operation timing. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop when it is operated at a different operation timing.
FIG. 23 shows a flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from a predetermined operation order when a strong chance or a weak chance (particularly, a strong chance LCR or a weak chance LCR) is derived. It is a figure which shows.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the present embodiment, when a strong chance (strong chance LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 has a predetermined operation order (left, middle, right operation order in this example). ), And the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) was operated at a predetermined operation timing (in this example, the operation timing in which the red 7 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). In this case, the reel 65 is stopped so that the winning combination (in this example, the strong chance 1) for which one payout is made stops on the line L2 (effective line).
Although not shown, the predetermined operation order related to the strong chance is the left, right, middle operation order in the strong chance LRC, the middle, left, right operation order in the strong chance CLR, and the strong chance CRL. Then, the operation order is middle, right, and left, the operation order is right, left, and middle in the strong chance RLC, and the operation order is right, middle, and left in the strong chance RLC.
Further, the predetermined operation timing when the strong chance including the strong chance 2 is derived is the operation timing in which the BAR symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the stop button 27C. Similarly, when a strong chance including the strong chance 3 is derived, the predetermined operation timing is the operation timing in which the blue 7 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the stop button 27L.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, when the weak chance (weak chance LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 operates in a predetermined operation order (left, middle, right operation order in this example). And when the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is operated at a predetermined operation timing (in this example, the operation timing in which the watermelon symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2), The reel 65 is stopped so that the winning combination (in this example, the weak chance 1) for which one payout is made stops on the line L2 (effective line).
Although not shown, the predetermined operation order related to the weak chance is the left, right, middle operation order in the weak chance LRC, the middle, left, right operation order in the weak chance CLR, and the weak chance CRL. Then, the operation order is middle, right, and left, the operation order is right, left, and middle in the weak chance RLC, and the operation order is right, middle, and left in the weak chance RLC.
Further, the predetermined operation timing when the weak chance including the weak chance 2 is derived is the operation timing in which the watermelon symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the stop button 27C. Similarly, when a weak chance including the weak chance 3 is derived, the predetermined operation timing is the operation timing in which the watermelon symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2 with respect to the stop button 27L.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, when a strong chance or a weak chance (strong chance LCR or weak chance LCR in this example) is derived, the stop button 27 has a predetermined operation order (left, middle, in this example). If the operations are performed in the right operation order) and the stop button 27 (in this example, the stop button 27R) is operated at an operation timing different from the predetermined operation timing, one payout is made (this). In the example, the reel 65 is stopped so that the chance spill 2) stops on the line L2. This is also the case when another strong chance or another weak chance is derived, and the reel 65 is stopped so that any one of chance spill 2 to chance spill 4 stops on the line L2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, when a strong chance or a weak chance (in this example, a strong chance LCR or a weak chance LCR) is derived, the stop button 27 has one operation sequence different from the predetermined operation order (hereinafter). In the explanation of, it is simply expressed as "an operation order different from a predetermined operation order", and in this example, when the operation is performed in the right, middle, and left operation orders), it is not related to the operation timing of the stop button 27. Instead, the reel 65 is stopped so that the winning combination of 15 payouts (chance spill 1 in this example) stops on line L2. This is also the case when another strong chance or another weak chance is derived, so that the chance spill 1 stops on the line L2 when the operation is performed in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. The reel 65 is stopped at.
The operation order different from the predetermined operation order is not limited to the operation order different from the predetermined operation order from the first stop reel as in the present embodiment, but the operation order is different from the second stop reel to the predetermined operation order. The operation order may be different.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the strong chance (any of the strong chance LCR to the strong chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, and the stop button 27 (the present embodiment) is operated. Then, when the reel to be stopped last) is operated at a predetermined operation timing, the winning combination (one of the strong chance 1 to the strong chance 3) for which one payout is made is stopped on the effective line. .. Similarly, in a game in which a weak chance (any of weak chance LCR to weak chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, and the stop button 27 (in the present embodiment, is stopped last). When the reels are operated at a predetermined operation timing, the winning combination (any one of weak chance 1 to weak chance 3) for which one payout is made is stopped on the effective line.
In particular, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, when the upstream side in the reel rotation direction is defined as the top, the reel 65R is directly above the blue 7 symbol, the reel 65C is directly above the BAR symbol, and the reel 65R is red. 7 There is a watermelon symbol just above the symbol. Therefore, on the premise that they are operated in a predetermined operation order, if the corresponding stop button 27 is operated at a timing when these symbols having watermelon symbols directly above can be stopped on the effective line, in some cases ( Except when the stop button 27 is operated at the timing when these symbols are 4 frames above the effective line), if the strong chance is internally won, either strong chance 1 to strong chance 3 is weak. If the chance is internally won, any one of weak chance 1 to weak chance 3 can be stopped on the effective line.

Further, in the present embodiment, the strong chance 1 to the strong chance 3 are the roles in which one piece is paid out at the time of winning, and the payout is the same as the case where the weak chance 1 to the weak chance 3 are won.
According to this, when a weak chance is derived, it is possible to facilitate the operation of the stop button 27 in a predetermined operation order.
In order to achieve the effect, the payout at the time of winning the weak chance 1 to the weak chance 3 may be larger than the payout at the time of winning the strong chance 1 to the strong chance 3.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition (predetermined operation order), the plurality of reels (reels 65) are stopped. The number of gaming media given based on is a game given based on the stopping mode of a plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. In other words, it is more than the number of media.

Further, in a game in which a strong chance (one of strong chance LCR to strong chance RCL) or a weak chance (one of weak chance LCR to weak chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order. And when the stop button 27 (in this embodiment, the last reel to be stopped) is operated at an operation timing different from the predetermined operation timing, one payout is made (chance spill 2 to chance spill). Any of 4) is stopped on the effective line.

Further, in the present embodiment, the payout (15 sheets) according to the stop mode of the reel 65, which is stopped when a weak chance is derived and the stop buttons are operated in an operation order different from a predetermined operation order, is a strong chance. Is derived and the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order, which is the same as the payout (15 sheets) according to the stop mode of the reel 65 to be stopped.
According to this, when a weak chance is derived, it is possible to facilitate the operation of the stop button 27 in a predetermined operation order.
In order to achieve the effect, the strong chance derives the payout related to the stop mode of the reel 65, which is stopped when the weak chance is derived and the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. It may be less than the payout according to the stop mode of the reel 65 which is stopped when the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, a plurality of reels (reels 65) when the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order). The number of gaming media given based on the stop mode of) is a plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived and the stop button (stop button 27) is operated under the first operation condition. In other words, it is less than or equal to the number of gaming media given based on the stopping mode of.

In particular, in a game in which a strong chance (one of strong chance LCR to strong chance RCL) or a weak chance (one of weak chance LCR to weak chance RCL) is derived, the stop button 27 is operated differently from the predetermined operation order. When the operations are performed in order, the same stop mode (stop mode in which the chance spill 1 is won) is obtained.
According to this, when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order in the game in which the strong chance or the weak chance is derived, it is possible whether the strong chance is derived or the weak chance is derived. It can be difficult to recognize whether it was derived.
In order to achieve the effect, the stop mode of the reel 65, which is stopped when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order when the strong chance is derived, and the weak chance are derived. When the stop buttons 27 are operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order, the stop modes of the reels 65 that are stopped do not necessarily have to be the same, and these stop modes are the same. There may be cases.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, a plurality of cases where the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived and the stop button (stop button 27) is operated under the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order). The stop mode of the reel (reel 65) and the stop mode of a plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition can be the same. In other words,.

<About game mode>
Next, the details of the game mode in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flow in which the game mode shifts.

As shown in FIG. 24, the game mode in the present embodiment is roughly classified into a non-AT mode and an AT mode having a higher advantage than the non-AT mode, and these game modes are set during the above-mentioned MB internal winning. Can be done. The difference in advantage between the non-AT mode and the AT mode is that the frequency at which the notification of the operation condition related to the above-mentioned stop button 27 is executed in the AT mode is higher than the same frequency in the non-AT mode. It is realized by that. especially,
Further, the non-AT mode is composed of a normal mode 1, a normal mode 2, and a chance mode, and the AT mode is composed of an AT mode 1 and an AT mode 2.

For transition from non-AT mode to AT mode (particularly AT mode 1), a transition route from chance mode, a transition route from normal mode 2, and a non-AT mode (particularly normal mode 1 or normal mode 2). There are migration routes, and the details of the migration conditions related to these migration routes will be described later.
The normal mode 1 is configured to be able to shift to the normal mode 2 or the chance mode, and the normal mode 2 is configured to shift to the AT mode 1. The chance mode is configured to be able to shift to AT mode 1, normal mode 1, or normal mode 2.

Further, although details are omitted, AT mode 1 is a game mode that continues until 10 games are executed. In the game mode, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, bell 1 to bell 6, or chance. When any one of the spills 1 is won, the game shifts to the AT mode 2, and when the game is executed 10 times without the shift occurring, the mode shifts to the non-AT mode. At the time of transition to the non-AT mode, the transition to normal mode 1 or normal mode 2 is performed.

<Notification of operating conditions>
Next, the details of the operation condition notification according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28.
FIG. 25 is a flow of the operation condition notification control process, which is a process for determining whether or not the operation condition notification is executed and the content of the notification, and is a sub-board 200 when the above-mentioned internal winning command is received. Is executed by.
26 (a) to 26 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for winning bells 1 to 6.
27 (a) to 27 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for winning a strong chance 1 to a strong chance 3 or a weak chance 1 to a weak chance 3.
28 (a) to 28 (c) are diagrams showing specific examples of operation condition notification for chance spill 1 winning.
The operation condition notification is a notification that can specify the operation method of the stop button 27, and the notification prompts the operation of the stop button 27 according to the operation method that can be specified by the notification.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the first step S201 of the operation condition notification control process, it is determined whether or not the operation condition bell is internally won in this game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207.
In step S203, it is determined whether or not the current game mode is AT mode 2 or chance mode, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205, and if the condition is not satisfied, the operation condition is not satisfied. The notification control process is terminated.

In step S205, the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition corresponding to the type of the operation condition bell that has been internally elected this time among the operation conditions for winning the bells 1 to 6 is executed.
For example, when the current game mode is AT mode 2 or chance mode, and the operation condition bell internally won this time is the blue bell LCR, the stop button 27 is shown in FIG. 26 (a). Is operated in the left, middle, and right operation order (the above-mentioned correct operation order), and the blue 7 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the stop button 27R with respect to the line L2 (the above-mentioned correct operation timing). ) Is executed in the effect display area 62 of the effect display device 63 for the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition to be operated in.
Similarly, when the operation condition bell internally elected this time is the red bell LRC, the operation condition notification shown in FIG. 26B is the case where the operation condition bell internally elected this time is the blue bell CRL. Is the operation condition notification shown in FIG. 26 (c).
As described above, when the current game mode is AT mode 1, normal mode 1, or normal mode 2, the operation condition notification control process ends without proceeding to step S205. Therefore, in these game modes, the operation condition notification is not executed even if the operation condition bell is internally elected.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not a strong chance has been internally won in this game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S208, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213. ..
In step S208, it is determined whether or not the current gaming mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the condition is not satisfied, step S. Proceed to S211.
In step S209, the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition corresponding to the type of the strong chance that is internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the strong chance is executed.
In step S211 the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition corresponding to the type of the strong chance that is internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the chance spill 1 is executed.
In step S213, it is determined whether or not the weak chance is internally won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S215, and if the condition is not satisfied, the operation condition notification control process is terminated. ..
In step S215, it is determined whether or not the current gaming mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S217, and if the condition is not satisfied, step S. Proceed to S219.
In step S217, the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition corresponding to the type of the weak chance that is internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the weak chance is executed, and then the operation condition notification control process is terminated. ..
In step S219, the operation condition notification that can specify the operation condition corresponding to the type of the weak chance that is internally won this time among the operation conditions for winning the chance spill 1 is executed, and then the operation condition notification control process is terminated. do.

For example, when the current game mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, the strong chance of being internally elected this time is a strong chance LCR, and the weak chance of being internally elected this time is a weak chance LCR. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27A, the stop button 27 is operated in the left, middle, and right operation order (predetermined operation order), and the stop button 27R is within the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2. (More accurately, with respect to the stop button 27R, the operation condition for operating at the operation timing (a part of the predetermined operation timing) with the red 7 symbol in the 3 frame range, which is one less than the maximum pull-in range with respect to the line L2). The operation condition notification that can specify is executed in the effect display area 62 of the effect display device 63.
Similarly, when the current game mode is normal mode 1 or normal mode 2, the strong chance of being internally elected this time is the strong chance LRC, and the weak chance of being internally elected this time is the weak chance LRC. In some cases, the operating condition notification shown in FIG. 27B is when the strong chance of being internally elected this time is a strong chance CRL and when the weak chance of being internally elected this time is a weak chance CRL. Is the operation condition notification shown in FIG. 27 (c).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current game mode is the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2, when a strong chance or a weak chance is derived, a predetermined operation timing is added to the predetermined operation order. The operation condition notification that can identify is executed. The predetermined operation timing is an operation condition for the reel that is finally stopped in the predetermined operation order.
According to this, it is possible to increase the concentration for the operation according to the predetermined operation order and facilitate the operation according to the predetermined operation order notified in the normal mode 1 and the normal mode 2 in which the concentration is relatively low.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined operation condition includes not only the operation order for the stop button (stop button 27) but also the operation timing for the predetermined reel among the plurality of reels (reel 65), and the predetermined reel. Can be rephrased as a reel corresponding to the stop button to be operated last when the stop button is operated in the operation order specified by the predetermined operation condition (predetermined operation order).

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the present embodiment, when the reels are operated according to a predetermined operation order, the stop mode of the reel corresponding to the stop button to be operated last is the game in which a strong chance is derived. While the game in which the weak chance is derived is different, the stopping mode of the reels except for the reel corresponding to the stop button operated last is the same in the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived. Can be.
According to this, the expectation for the internal winning of the strong chance can be maintained until the last reel stop, and the concentration on the operation according to the predetermined operation order can be further enhanced.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined operating conditions do not include the operation timing for reels other than the predetermined reels, the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived, and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions. A predetermined reel stop mode in the case where the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived and the stop button (stop button 27) is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, and a predetermined reel stop mode. , When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under predetermined operating conditions, a plurality of reels (reel 65) when a stop button other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is operated. ), And when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under predetermined operating conditions, a plurality of reels when a stop button other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is operated. In other words, can be the same as the stop mode of.
In addition, the above-mentioned "can be the same" includes the case where they are always the same.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (c), the notification of the predetermined operation timing is displayed in the effect display area 62 as an image imitating the pattern applied to the reel. It has been realized. The symbol related to the image is, for example, a red 7 symbol when the reel to be stopped last is a reel 65R, a blue 7 symbol when the reel to be stopped last is a reel 65L, and the like. It is configured to differ depending on the type of reel that is stopped last.
According to this, it is possible to make the predetermined operation order conscious even by the image that enables the predetermined operation timing to be specified, and thereby it is possible to easily operate the stop button 27 in the predetermined operation order.
In order to achieve the effect, it is not necessary to make the images different on all reels 65, but the images may be different on at least two reels.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the notification means (effect display device 63) displays an image, and the operation timing included in the predetermined operation conditions imitates the symbols applied to the plurality of reels (reel 65). The notification image is notified by displaying the notification image, the plurality of reels include at least the first reel and the second reel, and the notification image shows the case where the predetermined reel is the first reel and the predetermined reel is the second reel. In other words, it is different from the case of.

Further, when the current game mode is neither normal mode 1 nor normal mode 2, that is, when the current game mode is chance mode, AT mode 1, or AT mode 2, for example, the internal winning this time. When the strong chance is a strong chance LCR, and when the weak chance internally won this time is a weak chance LCR, as shown in FIG. 28A, the stop button 27 corresponding to the reel 65C is pressed. The operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation order to be operated first (the operation order different from the predetermined operation order) is executed in the effect display area 62 of the effect display device 63.
Similarly, when the current gaming mode is neither normal mode 1 nor normal mode 2, for example, when the strong chance of being internally elected this time is a strong chance LRC, and when the weak chance of being internally elected this time is a weak chance. In the case of a weak chance LRC, the operation condition notification shown in FIG. 28 (b) indicates that the strong chance of being internally elected this time is a strong chance CRL and the weak chance of being internally elected this time is a weak chance CRL. If this is the case, the operation condition notification shown in FIG. 28 (c) is executed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current game mode is neither the normal mode 1 nor the normal mode 2, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation order different from the predetermined operation order is executed.
The operation condition notification that can specify an operation order different from the predetermined operation order may be one that makes it possible to specify the stop button to be operated first among the stop buttons 27, or the stop button 27. The operation order may be identifiable.
Further, when there are a plurality of operation orders different from the predetermined operation order, one operation order is determined from the plurality of operation orders by lottery or the like, and the operation condition notification capable of specifying the determined operation order is executed. You may do so.

<Process to manage non-AT mode>
Next, the details of the process for managing the non-AT mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.
29 is a flow of the normal mode common management process, FIG. 30 is a flow of the normal mode 1 management process, FIG. 31 is a flow of the normal mode 2 management process, and FIG. 32 is a chance mode management process. These processes are the processes executed in the above-mentioned game mode management process at the end of the game.
33 (a) is a lottery table used for the earned point lottery, FIG. 33 (b) is a lottery table used for the chance mode transition lottery, and FIG. 33 (c) is a lottery used for the AT mode transition lottery. The table is schematically shown, and the range of random numbers used in these lottery is 0 to 999.

First, the normal mode common management process is a process executed in either the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2, and is executed prior to the execution of the normal mode 1 management process and the normal mode 2 management process described later. The normal mode 1 management process is executed when the current game mode is the normal mode 1, and the normal mode 2 management process is executed when the current game mode is the normal mode 2, and other game modes are executed. Will not be executed.
Further, in the chance mode, the normal mode common process is not executed, and the process is executed only when the current game mode is the chance mode.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the first step S301 of the normal mode common management process, it is determined whether or not the operation condition at the time of a weak chance is satisfied, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S303, and the relevant condition is satisfied. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S311.
Here, whether or not the operation conditions at the time of a weak chance are met indicates whether or not the operations are performed in a predetermined operation order. In the determination, the operation condition made for the stop button 27 is referred to, but the stop mode of the reel that is stopped as a result of the operation of the stop button 27 under the operation condition, such as referring to the winning determination result. You may refer to.

In step S303, the number of ceilings is subtracted by 1.
In step S305, it is determined whether or not the number of ceilings = 0, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S311. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307.
The initial value of the number of ceilings in the present embodiment is 20, and the initial value is set at the timing of transition from the AT mode to the non-AT mode (timing when the non-AT mode is newly started), and in the non-AT mode. The initial value is not set.
Further, the initial value of the number of ceilings is constant regardless of the type of non-AT mode when the initial value is set.
According to these, it is possible to easily count the number of ceilings.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times is set when the advantageous gaming mode (AT mode) ends and the disadvantageous gaming mode (non-AT mode) is set, and in the disadvantageous gaming mode, the advantageous gaming mode is set. When there are a plurality of types of gaming modes having different advantages with respect to each other, and the advantageous gaming mode ends and the disadvantageous gaming mode is set, the predetermined number of times is the same value (20) in at least two or more disadvantageous gaming modes. In other words,.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times is set when the advantageous gaming mode (AT mode) ends and the disadvantageous gaming mode (non-AT mode) is set, and the advantageous gaming mode is set in the disadvantageous gaming mode. It can be rephrased that there are a plurality of types of game modes having different advantages with respect to each other, and the counting means (game mode management unit 124) continuously counts specific conditions in a plurality of disadvantageous game modes.

In step S307, AT mode 1 is set.
In step S309, the initial value of 10 is set for the number of AT1 games, and the normal mode common management process is terminated. In the description of the present embodiment, the game is synonymous with the game.

In step S311, the earned points lottery (details will be described later) is executed.
In step 313, the earned points determined by the earned points lottery are added to the accumulated points. The cumulative points are referred to in the chance mode transition lottery described later, and are values that affect the winning probability in the lottery.
In step S315, the number of periodic games is subtracted by 1. The number of periodic games is the number of games in which each game mode in the non-AT mode continues, and the initial value in each game mode will be described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the weak chance is derived in the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2, the number of ceilings is subtracted by 1 when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, and the number of ceilings = It is configured to set AT mode 1 on the condition that it becomes 0.
Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order in the game in which the weak chance is derived, a winning combination (chance spill 1) is paid out (15). (Sheet) pays out a winning combination (weak chance 1 to weak chance 1, or chance spill 2 to chance spill 4) when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order in a game in which a weak chance is derived. More than one).
Further, as described above, in the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation condition including the predetermined operation order is executed in the game in which the weak chance is derived, while in the AT mode 2, the operation condition notification is executed. The operation condition notification that can specify the operation order different from the predetermined operation order is executed.
Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order in the game in which the weak chance is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. It is more advantageous in terms of earning points than if it was done.
According to this, in a game in which a weak chance is derived in the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2, the stop button 27 can be easily operated in a predetermined operation order, and the ball ejection rate in the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2 and the AT The difference from the ball output rate in mode 2 can be increased.
In order to achieve the effect, the number of ceilings may be counted in the chance mode of the non-AT mode.
Further, the number of ceilings in the present embodiment is counted by subtraction, but is not limited to this, and may be counted by addition.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 111) includes the first internal lottery result (weak chance), and the stop control means (reel control unit 112) is the first. (I) When the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button (stop button 27) is operated under the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order), the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button. It is possible to stop a plurality of reels (reels 65) in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when the machine is operated under the second operation condition (predetermined operation order), and the game mode is set. The game mode set by the means includes a disadvantageous game mode (normal mode 1, normal mode 2) and an advantageous game mode (AT mode) which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. When the internal lottery result is derived, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, it tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operation condition. The notification control means (production management unit 220) stops according to the first operation condition when the first internal lottery result is derived at least for a part of the period in which the advantageous game mode is set. While the notification prompting the button operation is executed, if the first internal lottery result is derived in a predetermined period that is at least a part of the period in which the disadvantageous game mode is set, at least the second operation condition is included. A counting means (game mode management unit 124) for executing a notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to a predetermined operation condition and counting the number of times the specific condition is satisfied in a predetermined period is further provided, and the specific condition is the first. (1) Multiple reels are stopped in a stop mode in which the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is stopped when the stop button is operated under the second operating condition, or the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the first. (Ii) It is a condition that is satisfied by being operated under the operation conditions, and the advantageous game mode is set or advantageous with respect to the setting of the advantageous game mode based on the number of times counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined number of times. It can be said that various benefits are given.

Further, the mode from the normal mode 1 to the AT mode goes through the chance mode except for the transition to the AT mode based on the number of ceilings in which the occurrence frequency is low. Therefore, it can be said that the chance mode is a game mode having a higher advantage in the transition to the AT mode than the normal mode 1.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of ceilings is not counted in the chance mode.
Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a weak chance is derived in the chance mode, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation order different from the predetermined operation order is executed.
According to this, in the chance mode in which the number of ceilings is not counted, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the ball ejection rate and suppress the decrease in the game entertainment in the game mode.
In order to achieve the effect, the AT mode may be always switched to after the chance mode ends.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the disadvantageous gaming mode (non-AT mode) is advantageous in setting the first disadvantageous gaming mode (normal mode 1) and the advantageous gaming mode (AT mode) rather than the first disadvantageous gaming mode. There are two disadvantageous game modes (chance mode), and the predetermined period is the period in which the first disadvantageous game mode is set, and the counting means (game mode management unit 124) is a specific condition in the second disadvantageous game mode. When the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived during the period in which the second disadvantageous game mode is set, the notification control means (directing management unit 220) does not count the number of times that is satisfied. , It can be said that the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order) is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30, in the first step S401 in the normal mode 1 management process, it is determined whether or not the periodic game = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403 and the condition is satisfied. If is not satisfied, the normal mode 1 management process is terminated.
In step S403, a chance mode transition lottery (details will be described later) is executed based on the accumulated points.
In step S405, it is determined whether or not the chance mode transition lottery has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S413, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S407.

In step S407, the normal mode is reset.
Here, the resetting of the normal mode refers to the process of setting either the normal mode 1 or the normal mode 2 as shown in FIG. 24. Although specific numerical values are omitted, in the present embodiment, the ratio in which the normal mode 2 is set in the resetting is set to be lower than the ratio in which the normal mode 1 is set.

In step S409, the cumulative points are initialized by setting the cumulative points to 0, which is the initial value.
In step S411, the number of periodic games is initialized by setting the number of periodic games to 50. As a result, the subsequent game mode (normal mode 1 or normal mode 2) will continue for 50 games.

In step S413, the chance mode is set.
In step S415, the number of navigations is initialized by setting the initial value of 5 for the number of navigations.
Although the details will be described later, the number of navigations is a value for determining the end condition of the chance mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 31, in the first step S501 in the normal mode 2 management process, it is determined whether or not the number of periodic games = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S503. If the condition is not satisfied, the normal mode 2 management process is terminated.
In step S503, AT mode 1 is set.
In step S505, the number of AT1 games is initialized by setting the initial value of 10 for the number of AT1 games, and then the normal mode 2 management process is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal mode 2 is a game mode that shifts to the AT mode after the end, and the game mode is a game mode that has a higher advantage in shifting to the AT mode than the normal mode 1. It can be said that.
Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a weak chance is derived in the normal mode 2, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation condition including the predetermined operation order is executed.
Further, as described above, in the chance mode, which is more advantageous than the normal mode 1, when a weak chance is derived in the chance mode, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation order different from the predetermined operation order is executed. ..
According to this, while suppressing the decrease in the ball ejection rate in the game mode which is more advantageous than the normal mode 2, the difference between the ball ejection rate in the AT mode and the ball ejection rate in the advantageous game mode is increased. Can be done.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the disadvantageous gaming mode (non-AT mode) is further favored by the third disadvantaged gaming mode (AT mode), which is more advantageous than the first disadvantageous gaming mode (normal mode 1) in terms of setting the advantageous gaming mode (AT mode). There is a normal mode 2), and after the end of the third disadvantageous game mode, the advantageous game mode is set, and the notification control means (directing management unit 220) is the first during the period when the third disadvantageous game mode is set. When the internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived, it can be said that the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the second operation condition (predetermined operation order) is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 32, in the first step S601 of the chance mode management process, it is determined whether or not the operation condition bell is internally won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S603 and the condition is satisfied. If is not satisfied, the chance mode management process is terminated.
In step S603, the number of navigations is subtracted by 1.
In step S605, it is determined whether or not the number of navigations = 0, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S607, and if the condition is not satisfied, the chance mode management process is terminated.
In step S607, an AT mode transition lottery (details will be described later) is executed.
In step S609, it is determined whether or not the AT mode transition lottery has been won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S617, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S611.
In step S611, the normal mode is set. The setting is the same as the resetting of the normal mode in step S407 described above.
In step S613, the cumulative points are set to 0, which is the initial value.
In step S615, the number of periodic games is set to 50.
In step S617, AT mode 1 is set.
In step S619, the number of AT1 games is initialized by setting the initial value of 10 for the number of AT1 games, and then the normal mode 2 management process is terminated.

Subsequently, the details of the above-mentioned earned point lottery, chance mode transition lottery, and AT mode transition lottery will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the earned point lottery for determining the earned points, the result of the game in which the lottery is executed is referred to. Here, as the result of the game in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the result of the winning determination or the combination of the result of the winning determination and the result of the operation for the stop button 27 is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the conditions are substantially the same, the result of the internal winning, the result of the winning determination, the result of the operation for the stop button 27, or a part or all of these combinations may be adopted as the result of the above game.

Specifically, in the point lottery for winning a replay, there is a 700/1000 chance of winning 0 points (pt), a 200/1000 chance of winning 10 points, and a 100/1000 chance of winning 30 points. On the other hand, in the lottery, 50 points, 100 points, and 300 points are not won.
In the points lottery for winning a weak cherry, there is a 500/1000 chance of getting 30 points, a 300/1000 chance of getting 50 points, a 150/1000 chance of getting 100 points, and a 50/1000 chance of getting 300 points. On the other hand, no other points will be won in the lottery.
In the points lottery for winning a strong cherry, 100 points are won with a probability of 500/1000 and 300 points are won with a probability of 500/1000, but other points are not won in the lottery.
In the points lottery for winning watermelon games, there is a 100/1000 chance of getting 30 points, a 300/1000 chance of getting 50 points, a 500/1000 chance of getting 100 points, and a 100/1000 chance of getting 300 points. While winning, no other points will be won in the lottery.

Operation conditions In the point lottery when the bell is internally won and one of bells 1 to 6 is won, the probability of 500/1000 is 30 points, the probability of 250/1000 is 50 points, and the probability of 250/1000 is 250/1000. While there is a probability of winning 100 points, no other points will be won in the lottery.
In the point lottery in which the common bell is internally won and the bells 1 to 6 or the chance spill 1 are won, the probability of 500/1000 is 30 points, the probability of 250/1000 is 50 points, and the probability of 250/1000 is 250/1000. While there is a probability of winning 100 points, no other points will be won in the lottery.

In the point lottery where you win internally in a strong chance and match the push order, you will win 50 points with a probability of 200/1000, 100 points with a probability of 300/1000, and 300 points with a probability of 500/1000. , No other points will be won in the lottery. Here, matching the pressing order means that the stop button 27 is operated in the predetermined operation order described above.
In addition, in the earned points lottery when the strong chance is internally won and the push order is not matched, 0 points are won with a probability of 1000/1000, but other points are not won in the lottery.

In the point lottery where you win internally in a weak chance and match the push order, there is a 100/1000 chance of getting 10 points, a 400/1000 chance of getting 30 points, and a 300/1000 chance of getting 50 points, 200 / While there is a 1000 chance of winning 100 points, no other points will be won in the lottery. Here, matching the pressing order means that the stop button 27 is operated in the predetermined operation order described above, as in the case of the strong chance.
In addition, in the earned point lottery when the weak chance is internally won and the push order is not matched, the probability of winning 0 points is 1000/1000, as in the case where the strong chance is internally won and the push order is not matched. On the other hand, no other points will be won in the lottery.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order in both the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived, the game is stopped in the operation order. It is more advantageous in terms of earning points than when the button 27 is not operated. In particular, the expected value of the points earned when the strong chance is operated in the predetermined operation order in the game from which the strong chance is derived is higher than the expected value when the weak chance is operated in the predetermined operation order in the game from which the weak chance is derived.
Then, as described above, in both the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived, if the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order, 15 sheets are used. If the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order in these games, one piece is paid out. You may win a prize from Chance 1 to Strong Chance 3 or Weak Chance 1 to Weak Chance 3.
Further, as described above, in the normal mode 1, the operation condition notification capable of specifying the operation condition including the predetermined operation order is executed in both the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived. On the other hand, in the AT mode, the operation condition notification that can specify the operation order for winning the chance spill 1 in these games is executed.
According to this, by providing a strong chance that is more advantageous than the weak chance, it is easy to operate in a predetermined operation order when the weak chance is derived in the normal mode 1, and the ball ejection rate and the AT mode in the normal mode 1 are provided. (In particular, the difference from the ball output rate in AT mode 2) can be increased.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the stop control means (reel control unit 112), the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived and the stop button (stop button 27) is the first operation condition (predetermined operation order). When operated in a different operation order), the first internal lottery result is derived and a larger number of gaming media are given than when the stop button is operated in the second operation condition (predetermined operation order). In the stop mode, it is possible to stop a plurality of reels (reels 65), and when the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, the second It is possible to stop a plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, and the game mode setting means. The game mode set by is divided into a disadvantageous game mode (normal mode 1, normal mode 2) and an advantageous game mode (AT mode) which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. In the disadvantageous game mode, the first internal When the stop button is operated under the second operating condition, the stop button is operated under the first operating condition in both the case where the lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. There is a tendency to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than in the case, and the notification control means (directing management unit 220) is in the case where the first internal lottery result is derived in at least a part of the advantageous game mode, and the first. (Ii) In any case where the internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the first operation condition is executed, while the first internal lottery result is derived in at least a part of the disadvantageous game mode. In both cases and when the result of the second internal lottery is derived, a notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to a predetermined operation condition including at least the second operation condition is executed, and in the disadvantageous game mode, the first (Ii) When the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition in the disadvantageous game mode. In other words, it tends to be more advantageous in terms of setting the advantageous game mode than in the case.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the stop buttons 27 are operated in a predetermined operation order in the game in which the strong chance is derived, the number of ceilings is not updated.
According to this, even when the number of ceilings is not updated, it is possible to facilitate the operation in a predetermined operation order.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 111) includes the second internal lottery result (strong chance), and the stop control means (reel control unit 112) is the second. (Ii) When the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition (operation order different from the predetermined operation order), the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button (stop button 27). It is possible to stop a plurality of reels (reels 65) in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are assigned than when the machine is operated under the second operation condition (predetermined operation order), which is a disadvantageous game mode. In (non-AT mode), when the second internal lottery result is derived, when the stop button is operated under the second operating condition, it is more advantageous than when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition. There is a tendency to be advantageous in setting the game mode (AT mode), and the notification control means (directing management unit 220) derives the second internal lottery result at least for a part of the period in which the advantageous game mode is set. In that case, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the first operation condition is executed, and when the second internal lottery result is derived in the predetermined period, the stop button according to the predetermined operation condition is executed. When the notification prompting the operation is executed and the second internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode. And the stop button tends to be more advantageous in terms of setting the advantageous game mode than the case where the stop button is operated under the second operation condition. It is not satisfied either that multiple reels are stopped in a stop mode that is stopped when operated under the condition, and that the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. In other words, it is a condition.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), in the chance mode transition lottery, the accumulated points obtained by accumulating one earned point are referred to.
Specifically, in the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 0 to 50 points, the probability of non-winning is 900/1000 and the probability of winning is 100/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 51 to 100 points, the probability of non-winning is 875/1000 and the probability of winning is 125/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 101 to 200 points, the probability of non-winning is 850/1000 and the probability of winning is 150/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 201 to 300 points, the probability of non-winning is 825/1000 and the probability of winning is 175/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the accumulated points are 301 to 400 points, the probability of non-winning is 800/1000 and the probability of winning is 200/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 401 to 500 points, the probability of non-winning is 775/1000 and the probability of winning is 225/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 501 to 600 points, the probability of non-winning is 600/1000 and the probability of winning is 400/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the accumulated points are 601 to 700 points, there is a probability of non-winning with a probability of 500/1000 and a winning with a probability of 500/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 701 to 800 points, the probability of non-winning is 400/1000 and the probability of winning is 600/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the cumulative points are 801 to 900 points, the probability of non-winning is 300/1000 and the probability of winning is 700/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the accumulated points are 901 to 999 points, the probability of non-winning is 200/1000 and the probability of winning is 800/1000.
In the chance mode transition lottery when the accumulated points are 1000 points or more, the winning is won with a probability of 1000/1000, and the lottery is not non-winning.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the game set value is referred to in the AT mode transition lottery.
Specifically, in the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 1, the probability of non-winning is 700/1000 and the probability of winning is 300/1000.
In the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 2, the probability of non-winning is 650/1000 and the probability of winning is 350/1000.
In the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 3, the probability of non-winning is 600/1000 and the probability of winning is 400/1000.
In the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 4, the probability of non-winning is 550/1000 and the probability of winning is 450/1000.
In the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 5, the probability of non-winning is 500/1000 and the probability of winning is 500/1000.
In the AT mode transition lottery when the game set value is the set value 5, the probability of non-winning is 400/1000 and the probability of winning is 600/1000.

<About other variants>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

First, in the present embodiment, in both the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived, if the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order, the game is stopped at the above-mentioned predetermined operation timing. Regardless of whether or not the button 27 is operated, the number of medals awarded by the stopped mode of the stopped reel 65 is the same (1), but is not limited to this.
When the stop button 27 is operated in a predetermined operation order and at a predetermined operation timing, the number of medals given by the stop mode of the reel 65 stopped is determined by the operation of the stop button 27 in the predetermined operation order and the predetermined number of medals. The number of medals given by the stop mode of the reel 65 stopped when the stop button 27 is not operated at the operation timing may be larger than the number of medals.
According to this, it is possible to increase the concentration on the operation of the stop button 27 in both the game in which the strong chance is derived and the game in which the weak chance is derived.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both when the first internal lottery result (weak chance) is derived and when the second internal lottery result (strong chance) is derived, the operation included in the predetermined operation conditions. When the stop button is operated in both the order and the operation timing, the stop mode of the plurality of reels is the operation timing in which the stop button is operated in the operation order included in the predetermined operation condition and is included in the predetermined operation condition. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the addition of the gaming medium than the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the stop buttons are operated at different operation timings.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the strong chance or the weak chance is derived, the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the above-mentioned predetermined operation order and the operation order different from the above-mentioned predetermined operation order. In this case, the stop button 27 may be treated in the same manner as when the stop button 27 is operated in the above-mentioned predetermined operation order, or the stop button 27 is operated in an operation order different from the above-mentioned predetermined operation order. It may be treated in the same way as in the case of.

In addition, as for the probability, ratio, and frequency of the present embodiment, if each relationship is guaranteed, the lower one may not win, or the higher one may always win. In either case, the lottery itself may not be held.
Further, each lottery value in the lottery table shown in the present embodiment is an example, and any value may be adopted for each lottery value in the range as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained.

Further, as for the number of times and the amount of payout in the present embodiment, any value may be adopted as long as some relations related to each function are guaranteed, and 0 is allowed for the smaller value.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and rotational drive,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
An internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from multiple types of internal lottery results by lottery, and
A stop control means for executing control to stop the plurality of reels being rotated based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button.
Game mode setting means to manage game modes,
Notification means and
A notification control means for controlling the notification means and
Equipped with
A gaming machine that imparts a gaming medium based on the stopping mode of the plurality of reels.
The internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result.
The stop control means is
When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a large number of game media are provided.
When the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media is given than in the case.
The game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode that is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode.
In the disadvantageous game mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. Tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition.
The notification control means is
In at least a part of the advantageous game mode, the stop button according to the first operation condition is obtained in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. While executing the notification that prompts the operation of
In at least a part of the disadvantageous game mode, a predetermined operation including at least the second operation condition is performed in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. A notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the conditions is executed, and the notification is executed.
When the second internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode. Moreover, the stop button tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition.
The stop mode of the plurality of reels when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, and the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the first. The stopping mode of the plurality of reels when operated under one operating condition can be the same.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above.
The predetermined operation condition includes, in addition to the operation order for the stop button, the operation timing for the predetermined reel among the plurality of reels.
The predetermined reel is a reel corresponding to the stop button that is last operated when the stop button is operated in the operation order specified by the predetermined operation condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(3)
The gaming machine described in (2) above.
The predetermined operating conditions do not include operation timings for reels other than the predetermined reels.
The stop mode of the predetermined reel when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, and the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the predetermined It is different from the stop mode of the predetermined reel when it is operated under the operation conditions of.
When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, the plurality of cases where the stop button other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is operated. When the reel stop mode and the second internal lottery result are derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, the stop buttons other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel are operated. Can be the same as the stop mode of the plurality of reels in the case of
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(4)
The gaming machine described in (3) above.
The notification means displays an image and displays an image.
The operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition is notified by displaying a notification image imitating a pattern applied to the plurality of reels.
The plurality of reels include at least a first reel and a second reel.
The broadcast image differs depending on whether the predetermined reel is the first reel or the predetermined reel is the second reel.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(5)
The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above.
In both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the stop button is operated in both the operation order and the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition. In this case, the stop mode of the plurality of reels is such that the stop button is operated in the operation order included in the predetermined operation condition and the stop button is operated at an operation timing different from the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition. Is more advantageous with respect to the addition of the gaming medium than the stop mode of the plurality of reels when is operated.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

10 Gaming machine 20 Front door 21 Upper panel 22 Lower panel 23 Bet button 23a Maximum bet button 23b Single bet button 24 Menu selection button 24a Cross key button 24b Decision button 25 Status display LED
25a Number of input LED
25b Stored number display LED
25c Acquisition number display LED
25d instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g inputtable display LED
25h Advantageous mode display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stoptable indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Settlement button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decorative LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decorative LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button board 45a Maximum bet button sensor 45b Single bet button sensor 45c Push button sensor 46 Menu selection button board 46a Cross key button sensor 46b Decision button sensor 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector body 47b Medal Blocker 47c Medal passing sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Insert medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Storage medal passage 60 Game machine main unit 62 Production display area 63 Production display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel lighting board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout exit 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hing part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 100 Main board 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
100 Main board 110 Game progress management unit 111 Internal lottery unit 112 Reel control unit 113 Winning judgment unit 114 Medal management unit 115 Status display LED control unit 120 Status management unit 121 Setting change management unit 122 Game status management unit 124 Game mode management unit 125 Error management unit 130 Main communication unit 131 Control command transmission unit 132 External signal transmission unit 200 Sub board 210 Sub communication unit 211 Control command reception unit 220 Production management unit 221 Production control unit 222 Production display control unit 223 Voice control unit 224 Decorative LED control Part L1 to L5 line

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and rotationally driven, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and one inside from a plurality of types of internal lottery results. Stop executing control to stop the plurality of reels rotating based on the internal lottery means for deriving the lottery result by lottery, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means, and the operation result of the stop button. A gaming machine including a control means, a game mode setting means for managing a game mode, a notification means, and a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and a game medium is provided based on a stop mode of the plurality of reels. The internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result. In the stop control means, when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the second operation condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when operated in, the second internal lottery result is derived, and the stop button is the first. When operated under the operating conditions, the stop mode is such that the second internal lottery result is derived and a larger number of gaming media are given than when the stop button is operated under the second operating conditions. It is possible to stop a plurality of reels, and the game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. In the mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the said The stop button tends to be more advantageous with respect to the setting of the advantageous gaming mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, and the notification control means is the first internal in at least a part of the advantageous gaming mode. In both the case where the lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the first operation condition is executed, while the disadvantageous game mode is executed. In at least a part of the above, when the first internal lottery result is derived, and the first (Ii) In any case where the internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button in accordance with a predetermined operation condition including at least the second operation condition is executed, and the second operation is performed in the disadvantageous game mode. When the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the second operation in the disadvantageous game mode. The plurality of cases where the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, which tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the operation is performed under the condition. The reel stop mode and the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition can be the same, and the first The second internal lottery result is derived from the number of gaming media given based on the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition. Moreover, there is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the number of gaming media is equal to or less than the number of gaming media provided based on the stopping mode of the plurality of reels when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition .
Further, according to the present invention,
A plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and one internal lottery result derived from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery. Internal lottery means to be performed, a stop control means for executing control to stop the plurality of reels rotating based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button, and a game mode. A game machine comprising a game mode setting means for managing, a notification means, and a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and imparting a game medium based on a stop mode of the plurality of reels. The internal lottery result derived by the lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result. When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a large number of game media are provided, the second internal lottery result is derived, and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition. In this case, the plurality of reels are stopped in a stop mode in which the result of the second internal lottery is derived and a larger number of gaming media are given than when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition. The game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. In the disadvantageous game mode, the first When the stop button is operated under the second operating condition in both the case where the internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the stop button is the first. There is a tendency to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than in the case of being operated under operating conditions, and the notification control means has derived the first internal lottery result in at least a part of the advantageous game mode. In both the case and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button in accordance with the first operation condition is executed, while at least a part of the disadvantageous game mode. When the first internal lottery result is derived, and the second internal lottery result is In any of the cases of derivation, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to a predetermined operation condition including at least the second operation condition is executed, and the second internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode. And when the stop button is operated under the second operating condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition in the disadvantageous game mode. The stop mode of the plurality of reels tends to be more advantageous with respect to the setting of the advantageous game mode than in the case, and when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition. And the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition can be the same. In addition to the operation order for the stop button, the operation timing for a predetermined reel among the plurality of reels is included, and the stop button is operated on the predetermined reel in the operation order specified by the predetermined operation condition. In this case, the reel corresponds to the stop button that is operated last, and the predetermined operating conditions do not include operation timings for reels other than the predetermined reels, and the first internal lottery result is derived. The stop mode of the predetermined reel when the stop button is operated under the predetermined operation condition, and the stop mode when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operation condition. When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, the stop button other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is different from the stop mode of the predetermined reel. Corresponds to the predetermined reel when the stop button is operated and the stop mode of the plurality of reels and the second internal lottery result are derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operation conditions. Provided is a gaming machine characterized in that the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the stop button other than the stop button is operated can be the same.
Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols and being rotationally driven, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of types of internal lottery results are used. Based on the internal lottery means for deriving the internal lottery result of the above by lottery, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means, and the operation result of the stop button, control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels is executed. A game mode setting means for managing a game mode, a notification means, and a notification control means for controlling the notification means are provided, and a game medium is provided based on the stop mode of the plurality of reels. In the game machine, the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result. When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the stop control means derives the first internal lottery result and the stop button is second. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media are given than when operated under the operating conditions, the second internal lottery result is derived, and the stop button is the said. When the operation is performed under the first operation condition, the second internal lottery result is derived and a larger number of game media are given than when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition. , The plurality of reels can be stopped, and the game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode which is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode. In the disadvantageous game mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. The stop button tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, and the notification control means is the first in at least a part of the advantageous game mode. (1) In both the case where the internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the notification prompting the operation of the stop button in accordance with the first operation condition is executed, while the disadvantage. In at least a part of the game mode, when the first internal lottery result is derived, and In any case where the second internal lottery result is derived, a notification prompting the operation of the stop button in accordance with a predetermined operation condition including at least the second operation condition is executed, and in the disadvantageous game mode, the said When the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the first in the disadvantageous game mode. (Ii) There is a tendency to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than in the case of being operated under the two operating conditions, and when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition. The stopping mode of the plurality of reels and the stopping mode of the plurality of reels when the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition can be the same. The predetermined operation condition includes the operation timing for the predetermined reel among the plurality of reels in addition to the operation order for the stop button, and the predetermined reel has the operation order specified by the predetermined operation condition. When the stop button is operated, the reel corresponds to the stop button that is operated last, and when the first internal lottery result is derived and when the second internal lottery result is derived. In any case, the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the stop button is operated in both the operation order and the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition is the operation order included in the predetermined operation condition. It is more advantageous for the addition of the gaming medium than the stop mode of the plurality of reels when the stop button is operated and the stop button is operated at an operation timing different from the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition. A gaming machine characterized by this is provided.

Claims (5)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and rotational drive,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
An internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from multiple types of internal lottery results by lottery, and
A stop control means for executing control to stop the plurality of reels being rotated based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button.
Game mode setting means to manage game modes,
Notification means and
A notification control means for controlling the notification means and
Equipped with
A gaming machine that imparts a gaming medium based on the stopping mode of the plurality of reels.
The internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means includes a first internal lottery result and a second internal lottery result having a lower probability of being derived than the first internal lottery result.
The stop control means is
When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a large number of game media are provided.
When the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operating condition, the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the second operating condition. It is possible to stop the plurality of reels in a stop mode in which a larger number of game media is given than in the case.
The game mode set by the game mode setting means includes a disadvantageous game mode and an advantageous game mode that is more advantageous than the disadvantageous game mode.
In the disadvantageous game mode, when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. Tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the first operating condition.
The notification control means is
In at least a part of the advantageous game mode, the stop button according to the first operation condition is used in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. While executing the notification that prompts the operation of
In at least a part of the disadvantageous game mode, a predetermined operation including at least the second operation condition is performed in both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived. A notification prompting the operation of the stop button according to the conditions is executed, and the notification is executed.
When the second internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode and the stop button is operated under the second operation condition, the first internal lottery result is derived in the disadvantageous game mode. Moreover, the stop button tends to be more advantageous in setting the advantageous game mode than when the stop button is operated under the second operation condition.
The stop mode of the plurality of reels when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition, and the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the first. The stopping mode of the plurality of reels when operated under one operating condition can be the same.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The predetermined operation condition includes, in addition to the operation order for the stop button, the operation timing for the predetermined reel among the plurality of reels.
The predetermined reel is a reel corresponding to the stop button that is last operated when the stop button is operated in the operation order specified by the predetermined operation condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The predetermined operating conditions do not include operation timings for reels other than the predetermined reels.
The stop mode of the predetermined reel when the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, and the second internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is the predetermined It is different from the stop mode of the predetermined reel when it is operated under the operation conditions of.
When the first internal lottery result is derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, the plurality of cases where the stop button other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is operated. When the reel stop mode and the second internal lottery result are derived and the stop button is operated under the predetermined operating conditions, the stop buttons other than the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel are operated. Can be the same as the stop mode of the plurality of reels in the case of
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 3.
The notification means displays an image and displays an image.
The operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition is notified by displaying a notification image imitating a pattern applied to the plurality of reels.
The plurality of reels include at least a first reel and a second reel.
The broadcast image differs depending on whether the predetermined reel is the first reel or the predetermined reel is the second reel.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
In both the case where the first internal lottery result is derived and the case where the second internal lottery result is derived, the stop button is operated in both the operation order and the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition. In this case, the stop mode of the plurality of reels is such that the stop button is operated in the operation order included in the predetermined operation condition and the stop button is operated at an operation timing different from the operation timing included in the predetermined operation condition. Is more advantageous in terms of imparting a game medium than the stop mode of the plurality of reels when is operated.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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