JP2022137810A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing a player's interest by preventing a game from proceeding while the player continues to misunderstand.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 has combination lottery means for performing a lottery for winnings of a plurality of combinations including a specific combination. As a result of the lottery by the combination lottery means, in a case where the specific combination is won, symbols identical or similar to index symbols are not stopped within a display frame when stop operation means corresponding to a reel other than a specific reel is operated earlier than the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel. A specific combination winning performance continues until the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, and the specific combination winning performance is completed when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, regardless of the operation mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in general BB games, there is known a gaming machine that informs a player of the pattern that the player is aiming for when a specific winning combination is internally won by lottery (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-286602

As in Patent Document 1, when winning a winning combination that requires only a specific reel to be hit regardless of the order of pressing, when the target pattern is reported, the player arranges the reported patterns for all the reels. There is a risk of misunderstanding that it must be done. At this time, even if the reels that need to be hit are notified, the attention will be focused on the target pattern, and attention will not be paid to the reels that need to be hit. There is a risk of misunderstanding that they must be aligned. Furthermore, the so-called "aim" effect encourages misunderstandings as described above because the so-called reverse push is often used to push the symbols notified to all the reels.

Therefore, if the player stops the reels other than the reels that require eye pressing first and the notified pattern stops within the display frame, the player's misunderstanding continues and the player is wasted. There is a problem that there is a risk of imposing a heavy burden.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is a game capable of improving the interest of the player by preventing the player from proceeding with the game while continuing the misunderstanding. The purpose is to provide

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes display means capable of displaying an image, a plurality of reels around which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and rotation of each of the plurality of reels being stopped. and a stop operation means for performing a stop operation to stop the plurality of reels, wherein the game machine provides a player with a game value corresponding to a combination of symbols in a display frame when the plurality of reels are stopped, wherein the special combination is included. A role lottery means for drawing lots for winning of a plurality of roles, an effect control means capable of displaying a specific role winning effect on the display means when the specific role is won as a result of the lottery of the role lottery means, wherein an indicator pattern is arranged on a specific reel among the plurality of reels, and a pattern identical or similar to the indicator pattern is arranged on a reel other than the specific reel among the plurality of reels, The symbol combination that constitutes the specific combination includes symbols that can be stopped when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated in a specific operation mode, and the specific operation mode includes the index symbols in the display frame. and the special winning effect is an effect for instructing to stop the indicator symbol within the display frame, and when the specific win is won, the specific reel When the stop operation means corresponding to the reel other than the specific reel is operated before the stop operation means corresponding to Without stopping within the display frame, the specific combination winning effect is continued until the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, and when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, It is characterized in that the special combination winning effect is ended regardless of the operation mode.

According to this configuration, when the stop operation means corresponding to the reels other than the specific reels requiring spot pressing is operated first, the symbols identical or similar to the index symbols arranged on the reels other than the specific reels are displayed within the display frame. Since the game does not stop immediately and the effect of instructing to press the eyes continues, the player has to check the effect again and easily notices the misunderstanding, and the game progresses while the player continues the misunderstanding. While being able to prevent this, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the player.

In addition, there are a plurality of winning lines, and symbols identical or similar to the index symbols arranged on the reels other than the specific reels and symbols of the reels other than the specific reels of the symbol combination forming the specific combination. At least one or more symbols are arranged between them, and when the specific combination is won, the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is earlier than the stop operation means corresponding to the reels other than the specific reel. When operated, the symbol combination forming the specific combination is stopped on one of the plurality of pay lines, and the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel responds to reels other than the specific reel. The symbol combination forming the specific combination is stopped on a predetermined pay line among the plurality of pay lines when the stop operation means is operated first.

According to this configuration, at the stage of development of the gaming machine, it becomes easy to determine the layout of the symbols on the reels other than the specific reels that require spot pressing.

1 is a front view of a slot machine, which is an example of a game machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement of reels. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining the details of the main control board and the sub-control board of FIG. 3, which is an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a bonus transition combination according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a replay combination according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a minor winning combination and an increasing winning combination according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning hand group including a bonus transition hand and a winning hand group including a replay hand, a small hand and an increasing hand, according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of winning combination groups to be selected by lottery for each game state in the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a winning combination group to be a lottery target for an advantageous zone transition lottery for each game state in the embodiment of the present invention; 4 is an embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory diagram of a game state managed by the main control board side of FIG. 3. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a state of an advantageous section in an embodiment of the present invention; It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a special combination winning effect. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the processing executed by the main control board 100 when the winning combination group “BLR” or the winning combination group “BLB” is won during Navi Time (NT).

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. FIG.

The slot machine 1 as a gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that is operated under the condition that a specified number of game values such as medals are inserted in one of a plurality of game states set in advance. One game is executed based on the player's operation, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in this slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed. A front plate 9 is arranged above the plate 7 .

The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11 (corresponding to the "display frame" of the present invention). Further, inside the display window 11, as shown in FIG. 1, there are left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (referred to as "reels" of the present invention) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. , and the left reel 13L corresponds to the "specific reel"). These left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols (for example, "red 7" (corresponding to the indicator symbol of the present invention), "blue 7" (corresponding to the indicator symbol of the present invention), ``White 7'', ``Bar'', ``Replay'', ``Bell 1'', ``Bell 2'', ``Cherry 1'', ``Cherry 2'', and ``Watermelon'') are provided in a predetermined arrangement. (See Figure 2). In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each pattern. Then, for example, reel tapes on which patterns of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels to form the respective reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Further, when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18, . When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the display window 11 is set so that a total of three symbols, one each in the upper, middle, and lower stages, can be seen. That is, when all the three reels 13L, 13M and 13R are stopped, a total of 9 symbols arranged in 3 columns and 3 rows are stop-displayed in the display window 11. FIG.

A reel driving motor 14, which is a stepping motor, is connected to each of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M and 13R can be rotationally driven independently.

Further, the operation panel 7 has a bed switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and the maximum number of insertion of credit medals per game (game) (set to 3). ), a lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each pattern, and left, middle, and right reels 13L. , 13M, and 13R, respectively, to stop the variable display of each symbol. A settling switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of inserted medals (specified number) required for one game is set to one type of three medals. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R form a plurality of variable display rows that variably display a plurality of types of symbols. is provided.

In addition, at approximately the center of the upper part of the front plate 9, an animation is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning a prize, or to notify the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided for this purpose.

A lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35 are lamp portions 33 each having a plurality of light sources arranged in two rows, for example. are provided, and two speakers 31 are provided below the lower panel 35 for effecting music, voice, and the like. A medal payout port 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout port 39 are provided below the lower panel 35 . A light source such as a light-emitting diode is arranged in each lamp portion 33 . These lamp units 33 perform effects such as notifying the player of winning or winning a prize.

A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and below the reels 13, a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of accumulated credit medals and a payout number indicator 46 for displaying the number of payout medals are arranged. there is The credit indicator 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and is capable of displaying a two-digit stored number (up to 50). The payout number display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit payout number. The 7-segment display has a total of 8 segments, which are formed in a bar shape and are a combination of 7 segments arranged in the shape of the letter "8" and a small round segment DP that serves as a decimal point. , and each segment is composed of a light-emitting diode. Note that the payout number display 46 is also used to display an error code corresponding to an error that has occurred.

Between the credit indicator 45 and the number-of-payouts indicator 46, an advantageous zone lamp 47 is arranged for notifying that the current state is the "advantageous zone" by means of light emission mode. Here, the "advantageous section" means a section in which notification of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, which are advantageous for the player, is permitted.

The advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on by the main control board 100, which will be described later, when the "non-advantageous section" to be described later shifts to the "advantageous section", and is always turned on during the "advantageous section". The advantageous section lamp 47 is turned off by the main control board 100 when the "advantageous section" is shifted to the "non-advantageous section". It should be noted that the advantageous zone lamp 47 does not necessarily need to be lit all the time during the "advantageous zone", and at least in the AT state in which the pushing order and operation timing are notified at least in the "advantageous zone", when the winning role is won In addition, it is only necessary to light up after the game in which the pushing order of the winning pushing order is notified.

Further, the advantageous section lamp 47 is not limited to be provided separately from the credit indicator 45 and the payout number indicator 46. For example, the credit indicator 45 or the payout number indicator 46 may be configured without providing the advantageous section lamp 47. The dot portion of a specific 7-segment LED may be used to indicate that the current state is the "advantageous section" by means of light emission mode. In this case, the dot portion of the 7-segment LED constituting the credit indicator 45 or the payout number indicator 46 corresponds to the advantageous section lamp 47 .

A support frame (not shown) that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall of the housing 3. As shown in FIG. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for ejecting medals to the medal payout port 39 is arranged below the support frame in the housing 3 . A medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25. ) are provided. An operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left wall inside the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 . The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for turning on/off the power, and a setting key switch 56 consisting of a key cylinder for setting change processing, which will be described later.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine.

In FIG. 3, the selector sensor 53 is provided near the medal slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion. , a selector sensor C positioned near the medal slot 25 of the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal slot 25 one by one.

The reel position sensor 55 is for detecting the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R, respectively. When the left, middle, and reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the projections are detected and the detection signal is output to the main control board 100 for each round. In this embodiment, for example, when the reel position sensor 55 detects the protrusion, the pattern of frame number 19 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11 .

A setting change switch 52, a setting display 89, and the like are arranged on the back side of the front door 5. As shown in FIG. The setting change switch 52 is a push button type switch. The setting display 89 displays setting values provided in a plurality of stages by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The set value of the slot machine 1 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed since the setting so that it cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

The setting key switch 56 is provided inside a key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder and turning it. Each time the switch 52 is pressed once, the set value is changed one by one.

A hopper motor 57 is provided in the hopper unit 43, and is driven to pay out medals toward the medal payout opening 39. The overflow sensor 96 is provided near the auxiliary tank for storing the medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 43, and the medals in the auxiliary tank become full. This is detected and a signal is output to the main control board 100 .

In this slot machine 1, a main control board 100 on which a main CPU for controlling the progress of a game is mounted, and a sub-CPU for controlling effects according to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 100. A mounted sub-control board 200 is separately provided, and various game information is unidirectionally transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 200 .

The main CPU of the main control board 100 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM to perform processing related to the progress of the game. In addition, the main CPU provides information on the result of the winning combination lottery (including information necessary for winning a winning combination to be described later) by the winning combination lottery means 101 (see FIG. 4), the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, etc. Various game information such as information on the operation of the operating device operated by the person is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (sub-CPU) in the form of commands.

The RAM of the main control board 100 temporarily stores game-related data such as the game status of the slot machine 1, and is formed with various storage areas for storing various data. The ROM stores a gaming machine program (program for the slot machine 1) including preset data.

The sub CPU of the sub control board 200 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt. is executed to determine the content of the presentation related to the game for the player. In addition, the sub CPU of the sub control board 200 controls the production equipment such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speaker 31 through the I/O port of the sub control board 200 based on the content of the determined production. . The RAM of the sub-control board 200 temporarily stores various data, and the ROM stores various programs for effects.

The main control board 100 includes, as shown in FIG. have the means. Details of each means will be described later.

The main control board 100 is for controlling the game, and for progressing the game. A game in the present embodiment will be described below.

A prescribed number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 25. When the prescribed number of bets is set from the credit medals by operating the bet switch 15 or the max bet switch 17, a winning line (of the present invention) is set. (corresponding to a "winning line") is set, and after the specified number of bets is set, the start switch 19 is operated to determine the number of bets, and the combination lottery means 101 conducts a lottery (lottery lottery). , middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R start to rotate.

Specifically, the winning lines are the symbols visible through the display window 11 among the symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. A line that runs through all of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R (the line may be bent in the middle), and defines the sequence of symbol combinations that are effective for winning a prize, etc. be. Note that the pay line in this embodiment is the first line connecting the middle line of the left reel 13L, the middle line of the middle reel 13M, and the middle line of the right reel 13R (corresponding to the "predetermined pay line" of the present invention), and the left reel. A second line connecting the upper part of the reel 13L, the upper part of the middle reel 13M, and the upper part of the right reel 13R, a third line connecting the lower part of the left reel 13L, the lower part of the middle reel 13M, and the lower part of the right reel 13R, and the left reel 13L. A fourth line connecting the upper reel, the middle reel 13M, and the lower reel of the right reel 13R, and a fifth line connecting the lower reel of the left reel 13L, the middle reel of the middle reel 13M, and the upper reel of the right reel 13R. Also, although the number of winning lines is shown as 5, it is not limited to this, and may be 1 to 4 lines, or 6 or more lines including V-shapes and chevrons.

After the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start rotating, the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R become operable (stop operation possible state).

After that, when one of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, the left, middle, and right switches corresponding to the operated stop switch among the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Rotation of one of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R is stopped. When all three left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated, all three left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R stop rotating.

At this time, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is performed. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a game value is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols is completed on a winning line. For example, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a minor winning combination is aligned on a winning line, the number of medals corresponding to the minor winning combination is awarded to the player.

The odds of winning the winning lottery are set in a plurality of stages, in this embodiment, six stages (set value 1 to set value 6). It is set to be low and set value 6 is the highest. Note that the number of stages of set values is not limited to six, and may be less than six.

In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (replay combination) is aligned on the winning line, the bet amount is automatically set in the next game without using the medals owned by the player, although no medals are paid out. It is possible to play games. In the replay role (replay role), although no medals are actually paid out, it may be considered that three medals are given to the player and the game is played again using the given medals. can. In other words, the replay combination (replay combination) can be included in the combination in which the player is awarded a medal replay combination (replay combination) by winning a prize.

The combination lottery means 101 performs a combination lottery for determining whether or not any one of a plurality of winning combination groups is won at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

The role lottery means 101 divides the role lottery tables for determining whether or not a role has been won into the normal game state, the RT game state, the bonus internal middle state, and the bonus game state as main classifications. A corresponding number of them are provided and stored in the ROM of the main control board 100 .

The combination lottery means 101 uses a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, and a combination lottery table (not shown) to determine whether or not any one of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won. Here, the random number for lottery generated by the random number generating means is generated within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal). and a counter circuit for counting. Also, the random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, strictly speaking, the numerical values generated by the random number generating means are not random numbers. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical values extracted by the random number extracting means can be substantially handled as random numbers. Random numbers may be generated by a random number generator.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the winning combination drawn by the winning combination drawing means 101 can be broadly classified into a bonus transition combination (a combination that accompanies a game state transition), a replay combination (a combination owned by the player), and a replay combination. A combination that enables the next game to be started without using any medals (so-called replay combination) and a small combination (a combination that involves the payout of medals) are provided.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the types of wins and symbol combinations drawn by the win lottery means 101 will be described. It should be noted that the types of wins and symbol combinations drawn by the win lottery means 101 are not limited to those shown in FIGS.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, five types of "RBB1" to "RBB4" and "SB" are set as bonus transition hands. Here, the stop symbol combination on any winning line is the symbol combination of "red 7 red 7 red 7" (red 7 aligned) in the order of the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13M, and the right reel 13R (the same applies hereinafter). "RBB1", "RBB2" of the pattern combination of "Blue 7 Blue 7 Blue 7" (7 blue), "RBB3" of the pattern combination of "White 7 White 7 White 7" (White 7), "Red 7 Red {RBB4} of the symbol combination of "7 bars" and "SB" of the symbol combination of "red 7 white 7 cherry 2" are provided.

When "RBB1" is won, the game state shifts to a bonus game state (RBB1). When "RBB2" is won, the game state shifts to a bonus game state (RBB2). When "RBB3" is won, the game state shifts to a bonus game state (RBB3). When "RBB4" is won, the game state shifts to a bonus game state (RBB4). When "SB" is won, the game state shifts to a bonus game state (single bonus (SB)). In the present embodiment, no payout is given even if the bonus transition combination "RBB1" to "RBB4" and "SB" are won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, all of the bonus transition hands "RBB1" to "RBB4" and "SB" form a winning symbol combination within 5 frames (operation timing frame + maximum slip 4 frames). Since there are reels 13L, 13M, and 13R with no symbols, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are provided as a combination in which a prize is not won unless the operation timings of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are matched.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, as the basic replay of the replay role (replay role), for example, NRP1 of the symbol combination of "Replay Replay Replay", NRP2 of the symbol combination of "Bell 2 Replay Replay", "Blue 7 Replay Replay" symbol combination NRP3 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, as a pinch replay of the replay role (replay role), for example, PRP1 of the symbol combination of "replay replay bell 1", PRP2 of the symbol combination of "bell 2 replay bell 1", PRP3 of the symbol combination of "replay replay bell 2" and PRP4 of the symbol combination of "bell 2 replay bell 2" are provided. Details will be described later. "PRP1" to "PRP4" are replay hands (replay hands) related to the transition of the game state, and if winning at advantageous RT (RT1), the game state shifts to initial RT (RT0).

Also, as shown in FIG. 7, as the red bell of the small combination (winning combination), ATR1 of the symbol combination of "bell 1, bell 1, bell 1", ATR2 of the symbol combination of "bell 1, bell 1, bell 2", ATR3 of the symbol combination of "bell 1, bell 2, bell 1" and ATR4 of the symbol combination of "bell 1, bell 2, bell 2" are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as blue bells of small winning combinations (winning combinations), ATB1 of the symbol combination of "bell 2, bell 1, bell 1", ATB2 of the symbol combination of "bell 2, bell 1, bell 2", ATB3 of the symbol combination of "Bell 2, Bell 2, Bell 1" and ATB4 of the symbol combination of "Bell 2, Bell 2, Bell 2" are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a WMA with a symbol combination of "watermelon watermelon watermelon" is provided as a watermelon A with a small winning combination (a winning combination).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as the watermelon B of the small combination (winning combination), WMB1 of the symbol combination of "watermelon cherry 1 watermelon" and WMB2 of the symbol combination of "red 7 cherry 1 watermelon" are provided. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, as a small winning combination (winning combination) Cherry A, CHA1 with a symbol combination of "cherry 1 red 7 ANY" and CHA7 with a symbol combination of "cherry 1 cherry 1 ANY" are provided. It is It should be noted that "ANY" means that any type of pattern is acceptable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as the small combination (winning combination) Cherry B, CHB1 of the symbol combination of "Cherry 2 Red 7 ANY" and CHB8 of the symbol combination of "Cherry 2 Red 7 Replay" are provided. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, SP1 of the symbol combination of "Bell 2 Bar Cherry 1" as the reach number of the small combination (winning combination), and the symbol combination of "Red 7 Red 7 Cherry 2" as the one-piece combination. SP2 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as the RB increasing combination of the increasing combination (winning combination), the symbol combination EX1 of "watermelon, bell 2, bell 2" and the symbol combination EX8 of "white 7, bell 1, watermelon" are provided. It is Here, the increasing combination is a winning combination that is subject to lottery only in the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4".

Here, "ATR1" ~ "ATR4", "ATB1" ~ "ATB4", "WMA", "CHA1" ~ "CHA7", "CHB1" ~ "CHB8", "EX1" ~ "EX8" won prizes. In the case of "WMB1" and "WMB2", if a prize is won, a payout of 4 cards is obtained. be done.

Next, the winning hand group will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 as well. In this embodiment, the combination lottery means 101 determines whether or not one of the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 will be won by a combination lottery. Note that the winning combination groups are not limited to those shown in FIGS.

8 and 9 show a plurality of types of predetermined winning combination groups, each winning combination group being composed of one combination or a combination of multiple combinations. Therefore, when a winning combination group is made up of a plurality of combinations, a plurality of combinations of the winning combination group are simultaneously won (overlapping winning). Further, when the result of the winning combination lottery is "HZ (losing)", it indicates that none of the winning combination groups wins. In other words, when the result of the role lottery is "HZ (losing)", it can be said that the winning combination group "HZ (losing)" is won.

As shown in FIG. 8, the winning combination group including the bonus transition combination includes "RBB1" for winning RBB1, "RBB2" for winning RBB2, "RBB3" for winning RBB3, and "RBB4" for winning RBB4. , and SB are provided.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the winning hand group including replay hands, "RPA" winning NRP1 and NRP2 as basic replays, NRP1 and NRP2 as basic replays, and PRP1 as pinch replays are won. "RPB", PRP1 to PRP4 as pinch replay and "RPL" to win NRP1 as basic replay, "RPC" to win PRP1 to PRP4 as pinch replay and NRP1 and NRP2 as basic replay, pinch replay "RPR" where NRP1 to NRP3 are won as basic replays, "RZA" where NRP1 to NRP3 are won as basic replays, NRP1 to NRP3 as basic replays, and pinch replays as "RZB" where PRP1 is won is provided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8, "BEL" in which ATR1 to ATR4 as red bells, ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells, CHA1 to CHA7 as cherry A, and CHB1 to CHB8 as cherry B are won, "BLR" where ATR1-ATR4 as red bells and CHB1-CHB8 as cherry B are won, "BLB" where ATB1-ATB4 as blue bells are won, CHA1-CHA7 as cherry A and CHA1-CHA7 as cherry B "CHY" where CHB1 to CHB8 are won, WMA as watermelon A, "WMA" where WMB1 and WMB2 are won as watermelon B, WMA as watermelon A, WMB1 and WMB2 as watermelon B, and CHB8 as cherry B "WMB" wins, "SPA" wins SP1 as the reach number, "SPB" wins SP2 as a single role, ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells, and SP1 as the reach number wins. "ACB" is provided.

In addition, "ALZ" where EX1 to EX8 as RB increasing hands, ATR1 to ATR4 as red bells, and ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells are won, and "ALL" where all small hands are won are provided. .

Here, in the winning hand group "RPL", PRP1 to PRP4 as pinch replays and NRP1 as basic replays are won in duplicate, and as shown in FIG. When operated, NRP1 as a basic replay is established, and in the case of other operation orders, any one of PRP1 to PRP4 as a pinch replay is established. In the winning hand group "RPC", PRP1 to PRP4 as pinch replays and NRP1 and NRP2 as basic replays are won in duplicate. As shown in FIG. 8, the middle stop switch 21M is operated first. NRP1 as a basic replay is established when it is performed, and any one of PRP1 to PRP4 as a pinch replay is established in the case of other operation orders. In the winning hand group "RPR", PRP1 to PRP4 as pinch replays and NRP1, NRP2 and NRP3 as basic replays are repeatedly won. As shown in FIG. 8, the right stop switch 21R is the first. NRP1 as a basic replay is established when the operation is performed to , and any one of PRP1 to PRP4 is established as a pinch replay in the case of other operation orders. The notification of avoidance information indicating the operation mode of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for avoiding the establishment (winning) of PRP1 to PRP4 as a pinch replay will be described later.

In addition, in the winning hand group "BLR", ATR1 to ATR4 as red bells and CHB1 to CHB8 as cherry B are won in duplicate. By operating the left stop switch 13L at the timing at which "Bell 1" can be pulled into the display window 11 on the left reel 13L, the symbol "Bell 1" stops in the display window 11 on the left reel 13L, and ATR1- If one of ATR4 is established and the left stop switch 13L is operated at a timing at which "Bell 1" cannot be drawn into the display window 11 on the left reel 13L, the pattern of "Bell 1" will appear on the display window 11 on the left reel 13L. None of ATR1 to ATR4 can be established, because it cannot be stopped within 10 seconds. Further, in the winning hand group "BLB", ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells are repeatedly won. By operating the left stop switch 13L at the timing when the display window 11 can be pulled in, the symbol "Bell 2" on the left reel 13L stops in the display window 11, one of ATB1 to ATB4 is established, and the left If the left stop switch 13L is operated at a timing at which "Bell 2" cannot be pulled into the display window 11 on the reel 13L, the pattern of "Bell 2" cannot be stopped within the display window 11 on the left reel 13L. None of ATB1 to ATB4 can be established. The operation information for informing the left stop switch 21L operation mode for establishing (winning) ATR1 to ATR4 as red bells and ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells will be described later.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a winning combination group is set in which a plurality of winning combination groups are simultaneously won in the combination lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, a winning combination group including one or a plurality of winning combination groups is set. Then, in the present embodiment, the combination lottery means 101 determines whether or not one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 9 is won by a combination lottery.

Therefore, for example, if "RBB1" + "BEL" is won by lottery, it means that the winning group "RBB1" and the winning group "BEL" are won at the same time. ATR1 to ATR4 as red bells, ATB1 to ATB4 as blue bells, CHA1 to CHA7 as cherry A, CHB1 to CHB8 as cherry B, and RBB1 at the same time means.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination group drawn for each game state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, for each winning combination group, whether or not the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 101 is performed is set according to the game state (see FIG. 11). For example, the winning combination group "RZA" is subject to the lottery only when the game state is "RT1", and the winning combination groups "RPL" to "RPR" are for the game state to be "RT1", "RBB1F" to "RBB4F". Only in will be eligible for lottery. Also, the winning combination groups "ALZ" and "ALL" are subject to the lottery when the gaming state is "RBB1" to "RBB4".

The reel rotation control means 102 controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R based on the manner in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated by the player and the winning combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 101 . The reel rotation control means 102 basically draws constituent symbols onto the winning line within the drawable range on all of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in order to win a role belonging to the winning combination group determined by the role lottery means 101. Perform stop control to stop. Since each reel 13L, 13M, 13R has a set number of slide frames allowed (range of drawable frames: normally, maximum 4 frames), if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be displayed on the pay line. may not be aligned, and in such a case, a dropout (non-winning) occurs.

The symbol determination means 103 determines in advance the symbol display mode of each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stopped by the reel rotation control means 102 based on the respective rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is in effect, and it is determined whether or not the symbol display result when the reels 13L, 13M and 13R are stopped is in a predetermined prize winning mode.

The payout control means 104 provides the player with a predetermined privilege (profit) based on the result of determination by the symbol determination means 103. When the symbol determination means 103 determines that the player has won any combination, In the case of winning with medal payout, after the number of accumulated credit medals reaches the upper limit value (for example, 50 in this embodiment), the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out only the number corresponding to the winning combination. To give profit to a player by paying out medals. In addition, until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control means 104 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout. Further, the payout control means 104 validates the payout line of the next game assuming that the specified number (three) of medals has been inserted when the symbol determination means 103 determines that the player has won the replay role.

The game state control means 105 controls a plurality of states including a normal game state in which a normal game, which is a general game, is executed, and a bonus game state in which a bonus game, which is a game more advantageous than the normal game for the player, is executed. It controls the game state. Specifically, the game state control means 105 controls the normal game state, the RT game state, the bonus internal game state, and the bonus game state (see FIG. 11). Each game state will be described later.

The zone control means 106 controls the non-advantageous zone in which it is impossible to report the operation response of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, and the advantageous zone in which it is possible to report. . Then, using the effect control means 202, which will be described later, an effect or the like is executed in which the operation modes of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (the order of pressing or the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L) are notified.

In addition, the section control means 106 controls a "non-advantageous section" which is performed when a predetermined condition is established in the non-advantageous section, for example, when a predetermined combination is won as a result of the winning combination lottery of the combination lottery section 101. to the ``advantageous section'', the ``non-advantageous section'' is shifted to the ``advantageous section'' by winning the lottery. In addition, as a result of the lottery, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to move to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery that is executed when the predetermined role is won. By winning the winning combination, the non-advantageous section may be shifted to the advantageous section without performing the advantageous section transition lottery.

Here, a predetermined combination will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, when the gaming state is "RT0", "RT1", or "SB (RT0)", if "RBB1", "RBB2", "RBB3", or "RBB4" is won, the advantageous section transition lottery is done.

In the advantageous section, an upper limit is set to the game section in which the game can be played, and the number of games played in the game section, which starts counting after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games. When it reaches the upper limit of the number of games in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section.

In addition, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 games) is completed (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), the number of medals inserted and the number of medals paid out in the advantageous section When the difference number, which is the difference between the number and the number, reaches a predetermined number (upper limit difference number), the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. However, when the difference number becomes 0, the subtraction is not performed even if the number of bets is set after that.

In addition, when a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the state is changed to the waiting state for the end of the chance time.

The transmission means 107 transmits commands including various information from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 200 in one way. In this case, the game state, the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 101, the symbol determination result of the symbol determining means 103, the rotation/stop status of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, the payout state of medals by the payout control means 104, and the like of the slot machine. A command including information representing the state of 1 is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 .

The sub-control board 200, as shown in FIG. 4, has each means of a receiving means 201 and an effect control means 202 (corresponding to the "effect control means" of the present invention). Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the sub-control board 200 receives a signal from the main control board 100 and performs an effect as the game progresses. Specifically, the sub-control board 200 outputs data to the liquid crystal display 27 for displaying moving images or the like on the liquid crystal display 27, and outputs data for playing music or voice from the speaker 31 to the speaker. Also, it outputs data for blinking the light sources of the lamp unit 33 all at once or individually.

The receiving means 201 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 107 of the main control board 100 . Upon receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 100, the command receiving means 201 notifies each function of the sub-control board 200 according to the type of command.

The effect control means 202 controls the effect of the slot machine 1 according to the game state shown in FIG. 11 and the state of the advantageous section shown in FIG. Specifically, when the winning combination groups "RPL", "RPC", and "RPR" are won during Navi Time (NT) and Chance Time (CT), which will be described later, "NRP1" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 27. is displayed by displaying an image showing the pressing order of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning a prize. Further, when the winning combination groups "RZA" and "RZB" are won during Navi Time (NT) and Chance Time (CT) to be described later and predetermined conditions are satisfied, predetermined conditions are displayed during "bonus state". is established, an image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 27, in the display window 11, to urge the user to press "white 7", "bell 2", and "blue 7" on the left reel 13L.

Furthermore, although the details will be described later, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won during Navitime (NT), which will be described later, the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 displays "Red 7" on the left reel 13L in the display window 11. ”, the screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed when the winning combination group “BLB” is won, along with an announcement (equivalent to the “specific role winning effect” of the present invention) urging the user to operate the left stop switch 21L. Then, in the display window 11, a notice (corresponding to the "specific combination winning effect" of the present invention) prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L aiming at "Blue 7" on the left reel 13L is performed. Note that the notification (special winning effect) continues until the left stop switch 21L is operated.

Next, referring to FIG. 11, the game state of this embodiment will be described. The game state is controlled by the game state control means 105, and can be roughly classified into a normal game state, an RT game state, a bonus internal game state, and a bonus game state.

After the setting is changed, the game is set to the "normal game state", and the probability of winning the replay combination (replay combination) in the "normal game state" is set to 1/7.3.

The probability of winning a replay combination (replay combination) in the "RT gaming state" is set higher than that in the "normal gaming state".

After completion of “RBB1” to “RBB4”, the state shifts to “RT gaming state”. Also, in the "RT game state", when pinch replays "PRP1" to "PRP4" are won, the game shifts to the "normal game state".

"Bonus internal gaming state" is a bonus transition combination ("RBB1" to "RBB4") won in the "normal gaming state", "RT gaming state", and "bonus gaming state ("SB"). If the transition role cannot be won, the transition is made. Further, in the inside bonus game state, the probability of winning a replay combination (replay combination) is set higher than in the normal game state.

The "bonus game state" is entered by winning a bonus transition combination ("RBB1" to "RBB4", "SB") and winning the bonus transition combination. Here, "RBB1" to "RBB3" end when a predetermined number of medals, for example, 272, are paid out, and "RBB4" ends when a predetermined number of medals, for example, 56, is paid out. , "SB" ends in one game.

After "RBB1" to "RBB4" are completed, the game mode shifts to the RT game state, and after "SB" is completed, the game mode shifts to the normal game state. Since the winning of the bonus transition combination "SB" is set so as not to be carried over to the next game or later, there is no bonus internal game state for the bonus game state "SB".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the game characteristics of this embodiment, which are controlled by the game state control means 105 and the section control means 106, will be described. First, the game state after the setting change becomes the normal game state (RT0) and also becomes a non-advantageous section (non-advantageous section normal state). The non-advantageous section is a section in which it is not permitted to notify the operation timing and pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, and the advantageous section is a section in which the notification is permitted. . For example, when any one of the winning hand groups "RPL", "RPC", and "RPR" is won in the RT gaming state (RT1), the notification is made when the winning combination ("PRP1") shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0). ~ "PRP4") to avoid winning a prize (Navitime (NT), Chance Time (CT), which will be described later), a special Notification (navitime (NT), chance time (CT), which will be described later) that can specify the pushing position of the left reel 13L for the stop symbol combination (winning symbol combination of "NRP2" on the first line), bonus game When the winning combination group 'ALZ' is won in the state ('RBB1' to 'RBB4'), the information that can specify the pressing position of the left reel 13L for a special stop symbol combination, and the winning combination group 'BLR'. , 8 payouts can be obtained when winning "Red Bell" ("ATR1" to "ATR4"), and 8 payouts can be obtained when winning group "BLB" is won. This is a notification (navitime (NT), which will be described later) that assists the winning of a "blue bell" ("ATB1" to "ATB4").

Non-advantageous section In the normal state, if winning group "RBB1" to "RBB4" (including double winning) is won, the next game is always an advantageous section (advantageous section). In the case of winning a bonus transition role ``RBB1'' to ``RBB4'' in a game in which a winning hand group ``RBB1'' to ``RBB4'' (including double winning) is won, the game moves to a bonus state (bonus game state) and wins. If not, it will shift to the normal state of the advantageous section. Note that the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB3" correspond to "BB", and the bonus game state "RBB4" corresponds to "RB".

In the normal state of the advantageous section, when the bonus transition hand "RBB1" to "RBB4" is won, the game shifts to the bonus state (bonus game state).

In the bonus state, there is a case where the winning hand group "ALZ" is won, and in this case, a notification is given to prompt a special stop symbol combination. As mentioned above, in order to achieve a special stop symbol combination, the player must succeed in pushing the button, but if successful, the number of continuous games of the chance time (CT) that shifts after the bonus state ends is given. Alternatively, the number of continuous games of navitime (NT) that shifts after the end of the bonus state is given. When the number of continuous games of Navi Time (NT) is given, after the bonus state ends, the game shifts to Navi Time (NT) without going through Chance Time (CT). Also, during the bonus state, after the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT) is awarded, if you win the winning group "ALZ" and succeed in pushing, you will be able to move to Navitime (NT) after the bonus state. NT) is added to the number of continuous games.

In the present embodiment, if the winning hand group "ALZ" fails to win, Navi Time (NT) will not be given, but the number of continuous games of Chance Time (CT) will always be determined. be topped up. Also, after the bonus state is over, chance time of 10 games is always provided even if the winning combination group "ALZ" is not won in the bonus state.

After the bonus state (bonus game state (“RBB1” to “RBB4”) is completed, the game state shifts to the RT game state (RT1) and shifts to chance time (CT) or navigation time (NT). In the chance time (CT), when the winning hand group "RPL", "RPC", "RPR" is won, the pressing order to avoid the transition to the normal gaming state (RT0), in other words, the basic replay ("NRP1 ” to “NRP3”) are announced on the liquid crystal display 27. Also, in Navitime (NT), when the winning combination groups “RPL”, “RPC” and “RPR” are won. In addition, not only is the liquid crystal display 27 notified of the pressing order for avoiding the transition to the normal gaming state (RT0), in other words, the pressing order for winning the basic replay ("NRP1" to "NRP3"), Information that assists in awarding “red bell” (“ATR1” to “ATR4”) and “blue bell” (“ATB1 to “ATB4”) when winning the winning group “BLR” and “BLB” is notified on the liquid crystal display 27 .

In the chance time (CT), a lottery to shift to the navitime (NT) is performed according to the result of the role lottery. For example, when winning the winning hand group “RZA” or “RZB”, if the winning combination fails, 50 games are awarded as the number of continuous Navitime (NT) games. On the other hand, when the player succeeds in pushing hard, the number of continuous games of 60 games or more is awarded as the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT). In addition, when winning the winning hand group "WMA" or "WMB", the number of games to be continued in Navitime (NT) is determined by lottery as 0 (lost) or 50 games. In addition, when the number of continuous games of Navi Time (NT) is given, the number of remaining games of Chance Time (CT) is added to the number of continuous Navi Time (NT) games. ).

In the chance time (CT), when the given number of games is completed (the number of CT games=0), the game shifts to the waiting state for the end of the chance time. In the waiting state for the end of the chance time, when the winning hand groups "RPL", "RPC", and "RPR" are won, the pressing order for avoiding the transition to the normal gaming state (RT0), in other words, the basic replay ("NRP1 ” to “NRP3”) are not notified on the liquid crystal display 27 of the pressing order for winning. As a result, when pinch replay (“PRP1” to “PRP4”), which is a role to transition to the normal gaming state (RT0), is won, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0), and from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section (Non-advantageous normal state).

In Navitime (NT), a lottery for the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT) is carried out according to the winning combination lottery result. For example, if winning in the winning hand group "RZA" or "RZB" fails, 10 games are given as the number of games to be added to the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT). On the other hand, in the case of a successful push, the number of continuous games of 30 or more is given as the number of games added to the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT). Navitime (NT) corresponds to the above-described AT state.

In Navitime (NT), when the given number of games is consumed (NT game number=0), the game shifts to Chance Time (CT). In this embodiment, when the navitime (NT) ends, chance time (CT) of 10 games is provided.

Chance Time (CT), Navi Time (NT), Navi Time (NT) will always be given if you win (including duplicate wins) in the winning hand group "RBB1" to "RBB4" while waiting for the end of Chance Time. be done. The number of Navitime (NT) games to be awarded is determined by lottery. Therefore, after the bonus state (bonus game state) shifted by the winning of the bonus transition combination ends, the game always shifts to Navitime (NT).

Chance Time (CT), Navi Time (NT), Chance Time End Waiting State Even in the bonus state that has been transferred from the non-advantageous section normal state, advantageous section normal state, the winning hand group "ALZ" will be won. However, if the player succeeds in pushing, the number of continuous games of Navitime (NT) to be shifted after the bonus state is added.

In the present embodiment, the navitime (NT) is a state in which the number of medals hardly decreases or the number of medals gradually increases. By looping between the navitime (NT) and the bonus state, the medals are efficiently increased. can be made

Next, referring to FIG. 13, when the winning combination group "BLR" or the winning combination group "BLB" is won during the navitime (NT), the liquid crystal display 27 displays eight images. Information (the “specific (equivalent to “role winning effect”) will be explained.

If the winning hand group "BLR" or the winning hand group "BLB" is won during the navigation time (NT), the liquid crystal display 27 displays the index symbol "7" on the left reel 13L as shown in FIG. A display prompting the player to operate the left stop switch 21L is displayed. When the winning hand group "BLR" is won, the index symbol "7" is displayed in red "7", and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, the index symbol "7" is displayed in blue "7". is displayed. Further, the arrows 60 are displayed to light up sequentially from left to right. This display continues until the left stop switch 21L is operated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the processing executed by the main control board 100 when the winning combination group “BLR” or the winning combination group “BLB” is won during Navitime (NT) will be described.

In step S1, a command regarding the winning combination group that has been won is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and a display regarding the winning combination group that has been won is displayed on the payout number display 46, and the process proceeds to step S2. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command related to the winning combination group transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub-control board 200 causes the liquid crystal display 27 to display a display corresponding to the winning group shown in FIG. If "BLR" is won, "Aim for red 7 on the left reel!"

In step S2, it is determined whether or not a stop operation, that is, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R has been operated. If operated, the process proceeds to step S3. If not operated, the process proceeds to step S2. That is, step S2 is repeated until any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated.

In step S3, it is determined whether or not the stop switch operated in step S2 is the left stop switch 21L. When the stop switch operated in step S2 is the left stop switch 21L, the process proceeds to step S4. Proceed to S6.

In step S4, based on the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won, the "bell 1" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the upper, middle and lower stages of the display window 11, and the winning combination group "BLB" is displayed. When winning, control is performed to stop the "Bell 2" on the left reel 13L in the upper, middle and lower stages of the display window 11. However, when the winning hand group "BLR" is won, "Bell 1" on the left reel 13L cannot be stopped in any of the upper, middle and lower rows in the display window 11, and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, the left reel 13L cannot be stopped. If the left stop switch 21 is operated at a timing at which the "Bell 2" in the display window 11 cannot be stopped at any of the upper, middle and lower stages, it is stopped in a specific stop mode based on the operation timing, and step Proceed to S5.

In step S5, the display of the winning winning combination group displayed on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 is erased, and the sub-control board 200 displays the winning winning combination shown in FIG. Send a command to clear the display corresponding to the group. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command from the main control board 100 to erase the display corresponding to the winning combination group that has been won, the sub-control board 200 displays the winning combination shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the winning combination group is erased.

Further, the display regarding the winning combination group that has been won on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 may be erased based on the operation of all the stop switches. Even in this case, the display corresponding to the winning combination group shown in FIG. 13 displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be erased when the left stop switch 21 is operated.

Although not shown, after that, in step S4, if "Bell 1" on the left reel 13L is stopped at any of the upper, middle, or lower stage in the display window 11, "Bell 1" on the left reel 13L Based on the stop position of "Bell 1", "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" on the middle reel 13M and "Bell 2" on the right reel 13R are placed on the pay line according to the operation of the middle stop switch 21M and the right stop switch 21R. 1” or “Bell 2” to stop.

In step S6, it is determined whether or not the stop switch operated in step S2 is the middle stop switch 21M. If the stop switch operated in step S2 is the middle stop switch 21M, the process proceeds to step S7, and if it is not the middle stop switch 21M, that is, if it is the right stop switch 21R, the process proceeds to step S16.

In step S7, the "bell 1" or "bell 2" of the middle reel 13M is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, and the process proceeds to step S8. Since there is one or more symbols between "Bell 1", "Bell 2" and "Red 7", "Blue 7" on the middle reel 13M, "Bell 1", "Bell 2" are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, "Red 7" and "Blue 7" are not stopped within the display window 11.例文帳に追加

In step S8, it is determined whether or not the stop operation, that is, the left stop switch 21L and the right stop switch 21R has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to step S9. If it has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S8. That is, step S8 is repeated until either the left stop switch 21L or the right stop switch 21R is operated.

In step S9, it is determined whether or not the stop switch operated in step S8 is the left stop switch 21L. When the stop switch operated in step S8 is the left stop switch 21L, the process proceeds to step S10, and when it is other than the left stop switch 21L, that is, when it is the right stop switch 21R, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S10, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won, "bell 1" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning combination group "BLB" is won, the "bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the display window. 11, the control to stop is performed in the middle stage. However, when the winning hand group "BLR" is won, "Bell 1" of the left reel 13L cannot be stopped in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, "Bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed. If the left stop switch 21 is operated at a timing when it cannot be stopped in the middle of the window 11, the vehicle is stopped in a specific stop mode based on the operation timing, and the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, the display of the winning winning combination group displayed on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 is erased, and the sub-control board 200 displays the winning winning combination shown in FIG. Send a command to clear the display corresponding to the group. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command from the main control board 100 to erase the display corresponding to the winning combination group that has been won, the sub-control board 200 displays the winning combination shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the winning combination group is erased.

Further, the display regarding the winning combination group that has been won on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 may be erased based on the operation of all the stop switches. Even in this case, the display corresponding to the winning combination group shown in FIG. 13 displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be erased when the left stop switch 21 is operated.

Although not shown, thereafter, "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" of the right reel 13R is stopped at the middle stage of the display window according to the operation of the right stop switch 21R.

In step S12, "bell 1" or "bell 2" on the right reel 13R is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, and the process proceeds to step S13. Since there are one or more symbols between "Bell 1", "Bell 2" and "Red 7", "Blue 7" on the right reel 13R, "Bell 1", "Bell 2" are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, "Red 7" and "Blue 7" are not stopped within the display window 11.例文帳に追加

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the stop operation, that is, the left stop switch 21L has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to step S14, and if it has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S13. That is, step S13 is repeated until the left stop switch 21L is operated.

In step S14, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won, "bell 1" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning combination group "BLB" is won, the "bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the display window. 11, the control to stop is performed in the middle stage. However, when the winning hand group "BLR" is won, "Bell 1" of the left reel 13L cannot be stopped in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, "Bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed. If the left stop switch 21 is operated at a timing when it cannot be stopped in the middle of the window 11, the vehicle is stopped in a specific stop mode based on the operation timing, and the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the display of the winning winning combination group displayed on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 is erased, and the sub-control board 200 displays the winning winning combination shown in FIG. Send a command to clear the display corresponding to the group. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command from the main control board 100 to erase the display corresponding to the winning combination group that has been won, the sub-control board 200 displays the winning combination shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the winning combination group is erased.

Subsequent processing will be omitted.

In step S16, "bell 1" or "bell 2" on the right reel 13R is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, and the process proceeds to step S17. Since there are one or more symbols between "Bell 1", "Bell 2" and "Red 7", "Blue 7" on the right reel 13R, "Bell 1", "Bell 2" are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, "Red 7" and "Blue 7" are not stopped within the display window 11.例文帳に追加

In step S17, it is determined whether or not the stop operation, that is, the left stop switch 21L and the middle stop switch 21M has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to step S18, and if it has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S17. That is, step S17 is repeated until either the left stop switch 21L or the middle stop switch 21M is operated.

In step S18, it is determined whether or not the stop switch operated in step S17 is the left stop switch 21L. If the stop switch operated in step S17 is the left stop switch 21L, the process proceeds to step S19, and if it is other than the left stop switch 21L, that is, if it is the middle stop switch 21M, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S19, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won, "bell 1" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning combination group "BLB" is won, the "bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the display window. 11, the control to stop is performed in the middle stage. However, when the winning hand group "BLR" is won, "Bell 1" of the left reel 13L cannot be stopped in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, "Bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed. If the left stop switch 21 is operated at a timing when it cannot be stopped in the middle of the window 11, the vehicle is stopped in a specific stop mode based on the operation timing, and the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the display of the winning winning combination group displayed on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 is erased, and the sub-control board 200 displays the winning winning combination shown in FIG. Send a command to clear the display corresponding to the group. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command from the main control board 100 to erase the display corresponding to the winning combination group that has been won, the sub-control board 200 displays the winning combination shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the winning combination group is erased.

Further, the display regarding the winning combination group that has been won on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 may be erased based on the operation of all the stop switches. Even in this case, the display corresponding to the winning combination group shown in FIG. 13 displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be erased when the left stop switch 21 is operated.

Although not shown, thereafter, "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" of the right reel 13R is stopped at the middle stage of the display window according to the operation of the right stop switch 21R.

In step S21, "bell 1" or "bell 2" of the middle reel 13M is stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, and the process proceeds to step S22. Since there is one or more symbols between "Bell 1", "Bell 2" and "Red 7", "Blue 7" on the middle reel 13M, "Bell 1", "Bell 2" are stopped at the middle stage of the display window 11, "Red 7" and "Blue 7" are not stopped within the display window 11.例文帳に追加

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the stop operation, that is, the left stop switch 21L has been operated. If it has been operated, the process proceeds to step S23. If it has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S22. That is, step S22 is repeated until the left stop switch 21L is operated.

In step S23, when the winning combination group "BLR" is won, "bell 1" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning combination group "BLB" is won, the "bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed in the display window. 11, the control to stop is performed in the middle stage. However, when the winning hand group "BLR" is won, "Bell 1" of the left reel 13L cannot be stopped in the middle of the display window 11, and when the winning hand group "BLB" is won, "Bell 2" of the left reel 13L is displayed. If the left stop switch 21 is operated at a timing when it cannot be stopped in the middle of the window 11, the vehicle is stopped in a specific stop mode based on the operation timing, and the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, the display of the winning winning combination group displayed on the payout number display 46 displayed in step S1 is erased, and the sub-control board 200 displays the winning winning combination shown in FIG. Send a command to clear the display corresponding to the group. When the sub-control board 200 receives a command from the main control board 100 to erase the display corresponding to the winning combination group that has been won, the sub-control board 200 displays the winning combination shown in FIG. The display corresponding to the winning combination group is erased.

Subsequent processing will be omitted.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the case where the reel to be hit is the left reel 13L has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other reels may be used.

Also, the case has been described in which if the reel to be hit is not stopped at the first stop, the first pay line (middle row) is controlled to win. good. However, in this case, it is necessary to arrange the symbols so that symbols identical or similar to index symbols of reels other than reels to be hit are not stopped in the display window.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

In the present invention, when the stop operation means corresponding to the reels other than the specific reels requiring spot pressing is operated first, the symbols identical or similar to the index symbols arranged on the reels other than the specific reels are displayed within the display frame. Since the performance of instructing to press the eyes is continued without stopping, the player has to check the performance again, and is easily aware of the misunderstanding, so that the player proceeds with the game while continuing the misunderstanding. can be prevented, and the interest of the player can be improved.

In addition, the present invention further facilitates the work of determining the arrangement of symbols on reels other than specific reels that require spotting during the development stage of the game machine.

1 slot machine 13L, 13M, 13R reel 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch 100 main control board 200 sub control board 202 effect control means

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a display means capable of displaying an image;
A plurality of reels around which a plurality of patterns are arranged,
stop operation means for stopping the rotation of each of the plurality of reels, and providing a game value to the player according to the symbol combination within the display frame when the plurality of reels are stopped. In a game machine that
A role lottery means for drawing lots for winning of a plurality of roles including a specific role;
an effect control means capable of displaying a specific role winning effect on the display means when the specific role is won as a result of the lottery of the role lottery means,
An index symbol is arranged on a specific reel among the plurality of reels,
Symbols identical or similar to the indicator symbols are arranged on reels other than the specific reel among the plurality of reels,
The combination of symbols constituting the specific combination includes symbols that can be stopped when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated in a specific operation mode,
The specific operation mode is an operation mode in which the indicator pattern can be stopped within the display frame,
The specific role winning effect is a effect for instructing to stop the index symbol within the display frame,
When the specific combination is won and the stop operation means corresponding to the reel other than the specific reel is operated before the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel,
without stopping symbols identical or similar to the index symbols arranged on reels other than the specific reel within the display frame;
The specific combination winning effect is continued until the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, and when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated, the specific combination winning is performed regardless of the operation mode. A gaming machine characterized by ending a performance. Between a symbol identical or similar to the index symbol arranged on a reel other than the specific reel and having a plurality of winning lines, and a symbol of the symbol combination constituting the specific combination on the reel other than the specific reel. is arranged with at least one or more patterns,
If you win the specified role,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated before the stop operation means corresponding to the reels other than the specific reel, the specific winning combination is placed on one of the plurality of pay lines. Stop the pattern combination that constitutes,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the reel other than the specific reel is operated before the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel, the specific win is placed on a predetermined pay line among the plurality of pay lines. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol combination constituting the game is stopped.

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