JP4361963B1 - Game machine and symbol stop control method - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine or the like capable of continuously changing a bonus by notifying a player of an operation procedure by an AT (assist) function.
A main control unit outputs a notification signal to a sub-control unit in step S700, and proceeds to step S710. If there is an AT stock, the sub-control unit 160 checks in step SS120 whether one of the single-player groups 5 has been won. If the AT stock release condition is established in step SS130, the AT function is activated in step SS140, and the stop button operation procedure and timing are notified. The main control unit 100 displays a bonus symbol in step S720 when the stop button operation is performed according to the selected one-piece role group 5, and displays a small role symbol in step S730 when it is not operated. The main control unit 100 plays a bonus game when a bonus symbol is displayed.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a symbol stop control such as a spinning machine using a medal called pachislot as a game medium and a slot machine using a pachinko ball called a pachilot (or parrot) as a game medium. In more detail, in accordance with the method, a variation display game is started in which a plurality of symbol sequences on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is changed, and a bonus combination and a small combination are simultaneously won internally by lottery. If the small winning symbol is stopped on the active line with priority, the small winning symbol that is won internally will not be stopped on the active line. The pull-in control is performed so that the symbols are stopped on the active line, and when the small role symbols or the bonus role symbols are displayed together in a predetermined combination on the active line, the internal bonus is displayed. It relates to a gaming machine and the like that role is established.

  In the present invention, the steps or procedures for realizing the method are as follows: semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), MD (mini disk), CD ( It is also related to a program (for example, game software) itself recorded on an information storage medium such as a compact disc, DVD (digital versatile disc or digital video disc), or blue ray disc.

  In recent years, games using a swivel type game machine called a pachislot machine have been actively performed in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot halls. There is also a spinning-type game machine called a pacilot (or parrot) that performs the above-described spinning-type game using a pachinko ball used in a pachinko machine (bullet-type game machine) as a game medium. In video game machines such as amusement facilities, and PCs and game machines of general households via the Internet, a substitute game called a token (ie, “game medium”) is used to make a revolving game. A simulation game is being simulated.

  For example, in the normal game of the above-mentioned spinning-reel type gaming machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number of game medals (game media or tokens) and then operates the start lever, the timing of the bonus game or the inside of a plurality of small roles A lottery (or “internal lottery”) is performed and a number of drums (often three or four drums) are rotated and displayed (drawn) on the drum A variable display game that fluctuates a plurality of symbols (usually, the plurality of symbols are pasted on each drum) is started, and the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum to select an internal winning When a symbol such as a bell, watermelon or cherry is displayed on the active line in a predetermined combination, a prize is awarded and about 1 to 15 game medals are paid out, whereas replay (replay) is activated. Will re-gaming state in which it is possible to carry out the next time the normal game without having to put the game medals.

  In particular, when a big bonus is won as a result of an internal lottery of a normal game and a specific symbol (for example, a red 7 symbol or a blue 7 symbol) is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is most advantageous for the player. A big bonus game mode (BB game mode: an accessory continuous operation device) that is a game mode is entered, and a large number of game medals can be acquired at once. In addition, when the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are arranged on the active line as a specific symbol, a regular bonus game (RB game) is executed, and although it does not reach the BB game, a corresponding game medal can be obtained. In any case, for a player, the establishment of these bonus games is the greatest concern in the spinning-type game. When a bonus game is won or released as a result of executing the internal lottery, a special flag (7 symbols or bar symbols) is stored by setting a bonus flag in a data storage area such as RAM or RWM. Until these are complete, the flag is carried over to the subsequent variable display game.

  By the way, the conventional swivel-type game machine (No. 4) is relatively high in euphoria, and in order to suppress it, a law on customs business regulations and optimization of business (final revision: May, 1995) Law No. 55 of the 30th) was enforced and applied to the latest spinning machine called Unit 5. As a result, in the No. 5 spinning machine, the payout rate is finely regulated, and the winning symbol is appropriately stopped according to the order of the spinning symbol stop operation, On the other hand, it is no longer possible to provide a function for losing, and naturally, the gameability and gambling are extremely reduced.

  For example, in a big bonus game (BB game), it ends when the number of acquired game medals exceeds a predetermined number (eg, 360 or 480). In a regular bonus game, a BB game includes Although it does not reach, it ends when about 100 tens of sheets are acquired. In other words, the upper limit of the number of payouts in a single bonus game has been restricted to a low level due to the rule revision.

  In addition, the slot machine itself is the result of the prohibition of the bonus stock function for continuously releasing bonuses (continuous change), which should be said to be the biggest feature of the conventional swivel-type game machine (Unit 4). The ideas and preferences given to the players have been significantly lost, and the players who have been good customers (slotters) continue to leave. In the present situation, the slot industry has been extremely sluggish, and the number of game halls far exceeding expectations is on the verge of bankruptcy.

  The first prior art (Patent Document 1) related to the present invention is as follows: “In a slot machine in which a plurality of types of winning combinations can be won simultaneously in a single game, any of these winning combinations at the same time The goal is to provide a player-participating slot machine with enhanced gameplay by entrusting the player's operation to whether or not the winning combination can be won. A combination of types of winning combinations can be won at the same time. For each of these overlapping winning combinations, the stop button operation order (push order) that allows the stop symbol to be displayed on the active line of the winning symbol is determined, and is actually operated by the player. When the stop button pressing order corresponds to one of the above-mentioned pressing orders, a slot machine corresponding to the pressing order can be awarded. " It has been.

  As the second prior art (Patent Document 2), for example, when a small role with a small number of medals obtained by one winning is determined as a notification target, the number of bets increased by adding the number of notification processes. The issue was to make up for the medals consumed and correct the imbalance in the number of medals earned among the types of small roles that were determined to be informed. In this case, the notification target determination unit 205 determines the small combination selected by the player's selection operation from the overlapping small combinations as the notification target, and the effect display unit 40 and the speaker 71 are set as notification targets by the notification target determination unit 205. The player is informed of the operating procedure of the operation switch for winning the determined small role for the number of times according to the type of the small role. Flip and, to plus a notification process to win the small role. "That the gaming machine is application publication.

  As the third prior art (Patent Document 3), “the player can select the length of the notification period, and the AT position or role in the overall game flow is determined according to the player's own intention. "If there is a lottery process for a combination that includes multiple winnings for multiple types of small roles as a lottery result, resulting in multiple winnings for multiple types of small roles as a result." The player is prompted to select a desired small combination from the plurality of types of small combinations by the effect display unit 40 and / or the speaker 71, and the small combination selected by the player is notified accordingly. 205. The effect display unit 40 and / or the speaker 71 determines the operation procedure of the operation switch for winning the small role determined as the notification target by the notification target determination unit 205. of Number of times corresponding to the class, to notify the player. "That the gaming machine is application publication.

  Patent Documents 4 to 6 and non-patent documents are also known as related technologies.

JP2007-282683 JP-A-2005-192907 JP2005-103040 JP2007-236556 JP2007-195578 JP2007-054242

Pachislot victory guide, Japan, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., June 1, 2001, Vol. 12, No. 8, p. 4-9 Pachislot victory guide MAX, Japan, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., June 1, 1999, Vol. 2, No. 6, p. 115

  To put it simply, because of the revised rules, the number of bonus machines and medals gained for the No. 5 spinning-drum game machine decreased, so the game, gambling, and ability to attract customers were lost.

  By the way, the applicant of the present application, as a new invention / idea for realizing the continuous function, is Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-066684 (filing date: March 14, 2008, domestic priority application) and its divisional patent application 2008- No. 066989, and Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2008-103258 (National priority basic application), Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-103365, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-105586 (National priority basic application), Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-105940, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-107358, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-114884, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-115400, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-137354, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-142494, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-157889, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-169432, Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-184363 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-184363. Patent applications for 2008-325370 and the like have already been filed.

  The applicant of the present application names this gaming machine having a continuous function as a pseudo-probability change machine, and applies for trademark registration as a Neo-Stock Machine that releases a plurality of stored bonuses continuously (Neo-Stock Machine). (Application 2009-003260: filed on January 21, 2009) The principle of operation is as follows: (1) When lost in the lottery, the bonus in the internal winning is released (that is, the probability of the loss fluctuates up and down) (2) In other words, if the bonus combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected internally, if the stop operation is performed for each symbol row, the small combination symbol is controlled. If the small role symbol cannot be stopped on the active line with priority given, the pull-in control is performed to stop the bonus symbol that has been won internally on the active line. (In other words, in the same way as the loss, when you do not retract the small role, to establish a bonus combination) is that.

  The present invention is capable of complying with the revised wind law, controlling the bonus release by the operation procedure of the stop button, and notifying the player of the operation procedure by the AT (assist) function, so that the bonus can be continuously connected. It is to provide a gaming machine or the like.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the rotary game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention starts a variable display game that changes a plurality of symbol sequences on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a bonus combination by lottery. When a small combination is stopped for each symbol row while the internal winning combination is simultaneously selected, the internal winning combination is preferentially stopped on the active line while the small winning symbol is set to the active line. If it is not possible to stop the bonus combination, the bonus combination symbol that is won internally is controlled so as to be stopped on the active line, and the small combination symbol or the bonus combination symbol is combined in a predetermined combination on the effective line. in the displayed aligned game machine internal winning combination is established, bonus combination comprising a combination of the bonus combination symbols only, set if the small prize symbol of a plurality of types that do not contain pre-symbol bonus combination symbols A plurality of first small role consisting only, and while drawing a plurality of second small winning combination that at least one was replaced with the bonus combination pattern of small prize pattern of the first small role, several double In accordance with lottery means for simultaneously winning a part of the second small role and all of the plurality of first small roles at the same time in one lottery, the lottery result of the lottery means in a variable display game, and a stop operation for each symbol row , and a control means for stopping the symbols drawn on the symbol row at a predetermined position, said control means, said bonus combination is in a state where the internal winning, said selecting means only a plurality of first small combination When the winning combination is established, one of the first small combinations is established without establishing the bonus combination, whereas the lottery means has a plurality of first small combinations in the state where the bonus combination is internally won. internal those portions of all roles and a plurality of second small Win If is, when a bonus combination of second Small Win in internal winning within number retraction frames of the first stop operation were symbol rows symbol is present, without stopping the first small win symbol enable line on the bonus If the role symbol is stopped on the active line, and there is no small role symbol of the second winning role in the internal winning within the number of drawn symbols in the second stopped symbol row, the bonus role symbol is placed on the active line While the bonus combination is established by the subsequent stop operation, if there is a small role symbol of the second small role that is elected within the number of drawn symbols of the symbol row that has been second stopped, the bonus role symbol is displayed. A bonus combination is not established by drawing the small combination symbol of the second small combination onto the effective line without stopping on the effective line.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the lottery means draws a plurality of bonus combinations made up of combinations of a plurality of types of bonus combinations. .

Reel-type gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, in a state where the bonus combination is internally won, the selecting means first of several If a part of all and a plurality of second small role of small prize was won internally, and characterized by comprising a notifying means for notifying the order to establish the bonus combination, the operating procedure for stopping the symbol rows To do.

The symbol stop control method of the present invention according to claim 4 starts a variable display game that fluctuates a plurality of symbol sequences on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a bonus combination and a small combination are simultaneously won internally by lottery. In the state, if the stop operation is performed for each symbol row, the small winning symbol that has been won internally is given priority and stopped on the active line, while the small winning symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Pull-in control is performed so that the winning bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, and the internal winning symbol is displayed when the small symbol or the bonus symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination on the active line. in symbol stop control method of the gaming machine but which satisfies, bonus combination comprising a combination of the bonus combination symbols only, the combination of only pre SL bonus combination small win symbol of a plurality of types that do not contain pattern Ranaru plurality of first small role, and thereby draw the plurality of second small winning combination for changing at least one in the bonus combination pattern of small prize pattern of the first small role, several multiple of the In accordance with a lottery step in which a part of a second small role and all of the plurality of first small roles are simultaneously internally won in a single lottery, and a lottery result of the lottery step in a variable display game and a stop operation for each symbol row, the symbols drawn on the symbol train and a control step of stopping at a predetermined position, said control step, in a state where the bonus combination is internally won, the selecting means only a plurality of first small combination internal When winning, one of the first small roles is established without establishing a bonus combination, whereas the lottery means has a plurality of first small roles in the state where the bonus combination is internally won . part of all and a plurality of second small Win If is internally won, when the bonus combination of second Small Win in internal winning within number retraction frames of the first stop operation were symbol rows symbol is present, without stopping the first small win symbol enable line on If the bonus role symbol is stopped on the active line, and there is no small role symbol of the second small role currently selected within the number of drawn symbols in the second stopped symbol row, the bonus role symbol is is stopped above, one to establish the bonus combination in a subsequent stop operation, if there is the small win symbol of the second small role in the internal winning within number draw frames of the second stop operation were symbol rows, bonus combination It is characterized in that the bonus combination is not established by drawing the small combination symbol of the second small combination on the effective line without stopping the symbol on the effective line.

The symbol stop control method of the present invention according to claim 5 is the symbol stop control method according to claim 4, wherein the lottery step draws a plurality of bonus combinations consisting of combinations of a plurality of types of bonus symbols. It is characterized by.

The symbol stop control method of the present invention according to claim 6 is the symbol stop control method according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the lottery means includes a plurality of lottery means in a state where the bonus combination is won internally. Including a notification step of notifying an operation procedure for stopping the symbol sequence for establishing the bonus combination when all of the small combinations and some of the plurality of second small combinations are won internally. To do.

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 7 starts a variable display game for changing a plurality of symbol sequences on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and in the state where the A combination and the B combination are simultaneously elected by lottery. When the stop operation is performed for each symbol row, the B role symbol is preferentially stopped on the active line, while the B role symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the A role symbol is placed on the active line. In a gaming machine that performs pull-in control so as to stop, and when the B role symbol or the A role symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination on the active line, the internal winning combination is established.
A combination comprising a combination of only the A combination symbol, before Symbol plurality of first B auditors combination consisting only of a plurality of types of B combination pattern containing no A combination symbol, and B combination pattern of the first B officers A plurality of second B roles in which at least one of them is replaced with the A role symbol is drawn, and a part of the plurality of second B roles and a plurality of the first B roles are all collected at once. A lottery means for internally winning in a lottery, and a control means for stopping a symbol drawn in a symbol row at a predetermined position according to a lottery result of the lottery unit and a stop operation for each symbol row in a variable display game, control means, in a state where the a combination is internally won, when the selecting means is obtained by internally winning only first B combination of plurality, the first B combination of any without establish a combination to be established, in a state where the A combination is internally won, before If the lottery unit was won internally a part of all and a plurality of second B combination of the first B combination of a plurality, the second B in internal winning within number retraction frames of the first stop operation were symbol rows When the role A symbol is present, the first B role symbol is not stopped on the active line, but the A role symbol is stopped on the active line, and the second stop operation is performed within the number of drawn frames. If there is no B role symbol for the second B role currently selected in the internal winning, the A role symbol is stopped on the active line, and the A role is established by the subsequent stop operation. If there is a B role symbol for the second B role that is currently selected within the number of drawn frames, the B role symbol for the second B role is drawn on the active line without stopping the A role symbol on the active line . It is characterized in that the A role is not established.

  According to the gaming machine and the like according to the present invention, the control means (control step) is configured such that when the bonus combination is won internally and the lottery means wins only a plurality of first small combinations, While one of the first small combinations is established without establishing a combination, the lottery means internally includes a plurality of first small combinations and a plurality of second small combinations while the bonus combination is internally won. When winning, if there is a bonus role symbol of the second small role that is currently selected within the number of frames drawn in the symbol sequence that was first stopped, the bonus symbol is stopped on the active line and then the second stop If there is no second small role symbol in the internal winning within the number of drawn symbols in the operated symbol row, the bonus role symbol is stopped on the active line, and the bonus combination is established by the subsequent stop operation. The second stop operation If there is small win symbol of the second small role in the internal winning number draw frames within the not passed a bonus combination draws small win symbol of the second Small Win enable line. In other words, in the present invention, by operating so that the first winning combination and the second winning combination that are won internally do not win, the bonus is established, that is, the bonus release is controlled by the operating procedure of the stop button. It becomes possible. Further, the bonus can be continuously linked by notifying the player of the operation procedure at an arbitrary timing by the assist function controlled by the sub-control unit. It should be noted that a game machine or the like that performs pull-in control in which the two types of lottery to be selected are A role and B role and the B role is prioritized and stopped on the active line has the same effect.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating type gaming machine. It is a right view of a rotating type game machine. It is a perspective view of a design panel. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a spinning machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating type game machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the storage state of an effect pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (pseudo probability variation). This is a dividend table (pseudo-probability change). It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement processing procedure of pseudo probability change. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement processing procedure of pseudo probability change. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement processing procedure of pseudo probability change. It is a conceptual diagram of the lottery table which enabled the battle production. It is a payout table (pseudo-probable match production). It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process sequence of pseudo-probability change (match effect). It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process sequence of pseudo-probability change (high-precision production). It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a payout table (AT) in a normal game. It is a combination table of condition devices. It is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol display state of a window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol stop process subroutine.

  As an example of a gaming machine or the like according to the present invention, a rotating type gaming machine will be taken up and described in detail.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a swivel type gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a design panel.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a swivel-type gaming machine body generally referred to as a “pachislot machine”, which is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) containing a rotating drum (drum unit 2) and a front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is the main part that should be called the face of a swivel-type game machine, and a unique metallic feeling is required for the creation of a high-class feeling and design, and it is normal chrome plating, dark chrome plating, genuine By adding hard gold plating, metalizing (plating), satin tone (plating), etc. to the resin material, the appearance is gorgeous and profound.

  A transparent panel 21 is fitted on the front surface of the front door 1b. A design panel 22 is attached to the front door 1b inside the transparent panel 21.

  The design panel 22 is formed with an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device 11 (or a video display device) that performs various effects according to the game situation is fixed with screws and a window portion 3 (design display window). The middle surface portion 22b and the bottom surface portion 22c to which the light emitting display device (display LED block 4) is attached form a bottom surface portion 22d that is bent in the inner direction of the housing 1a, and the left side surface portion 22e that connects the left and right of the bottom surface portion 22d and the right side. A space that is substantially box-shaped is formed by the surface portion 22f. On the bottom surface portion 22d, there are three-dimensionally projected decorations 23 or three-dimensional electric driving objects 24 driven in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, in relation to an internal winning combination in order to give a sense of expectation) There are motorized toys and doors that can be used for productions, bumpers that move up and down, or ships that swing, etc. However, there is also a simple production that has nothing to do with the internal winning combination.

  The front door 1b and the design panel 22 are formed by integrally molding a resin material with a mold. Generally, injection molding, extrusion molding, foam molding, vacuum molding, or the like is used as a molding method. The resin materials include ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PS (polystyrene), engineering plastic PA (polyamide [nylon]), PC (polycarbonate), and POM. (Polyacetal), PPE (Polyphenylene ether), PET (Polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide), LCP (Liquid crystal polymer), PSF (Polysulfone) ), PES (polyether sulfone), PAR (polyarylate) and thermosetting resin phenol resin, melamine resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated polyester resin, polyurethane, urea resin, and the like.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion built in the housing 1a, which is composed of three drums, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. Inside each of the drums, a rotating part symbol display LED (not shown) is provided, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol row that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game for changing three symbol rows (plural rows) is started. It should be noted that, in the case where symbols are displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of each drum, the game is a variable display game in which a symbol row on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is varied.

  Reference numeral 3 denotes a window provided in the center of the front surface of the design panel 22 so that the symbols attached to the outer periphery of the drum 2 can be seen through the transparent panel 21. In this window portion 3, there are a total of five effective lines, which are three effective lines extending in the lateral direction and two effective lines intersecting diagonally, and the left drum 2 a and the middle drum 2 b and the middle drum 2 b and the right It is displayed prominently by a line connecting the drums 2c. However, the effective lines are not limited to the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the number of lines, and are appropriately determined at the design stage. Note that a rotating part line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and lights or blinks when winning or operating.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a display LED block provided below the window 3 and on the lower surface of the design panel 22, and as will be described later, an insertion number LED 4a, a medal storage number display LED 4b, a medal payout number display LED 4c, and a replay display LED 4d. And a display LED group of error display LEDs 4e.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit, which has a medal insertion slot for inserting a game medal (a game medium, sometimes referred to as a coin) for starting a variable display game for rotating and stopping the drum unit 2 (rotating drum). Is provided. Note that a left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medal is received by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right. When it is impossible to insert, it is red (first color). On the other hand, when a medal can be inserted and displayed for addition for gaming, it is blue (second color). When it is displayed for addition on the medal storage device, it is green. Lights in (third color). However, if a medal cannot be inserted, it may be turned off. In the game software, the game medium is data (for example, the number of inserted medals, credit value data, or token) that means a game medal or a game coin, and an actual game medal or game coin is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5. Is not to be done.

  The medals inserted from the medal slot are counted by a medal sorting device (also referred to as a “selector”, not shown), and the number of medals successfully inserted is added to indicate the number of inserted LEDs 4a of the display LED block 4. Alternatively, it is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b.

  An adjustment button 6 is used for starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and paying out the inserted medal and the stored medal.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a 1-bet button, which is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storing device in order to play a game. In some cases, the 1-bet button 7 is not provided. Further, on the left side of the 1-bet button 7, a cursor operation in the vertical and horizontal directions and a cross key (not shown) necessary for viewing history information may be provided.

  Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button, which is used when a maximum of three stored medals in the medal storage device are inserted in order to play a game. Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 3, and lights up when the max bet button 3 is operable.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the spinning cylinder rotation starting device), which is used when the drum unit 2 is started all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. An LED is provided around the start lever 9, and is lit when the start operation is possible. In addition, the start lever 9 is set to a desired setting value selected from step values 1 to 6 (or four step jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 and the like) when setting the stage of the payout rate. Used when confirming.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion which is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button portion 10 is composed of three button groups (there are rarely four cases) including a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and the stop button portion while the drum portion 2 is rotating. 10 can be operated to stop the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c corresponding to each button. When the rotation of the three drums, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm) and the stop button unit becomes operable, the stop button 10a, the stop button The LEDs built in 10b and the stop button 10c are lit. Further, when the left stop button 10a, middle stop button 10b, and right stop button 10c are used as direction input means, it is possible to correspond to left direction, upward direction, and right direction input, respectively.

  11 is a display effect device composed of a color display using a cathode ray tube, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel) or an FPD (flat panel display) such as an organic EL (electroluminescence), Various video effects related to the spinning game and notification of required information can be performed. It should be noted that the display effect device 11 displays a telop of lyrics based on video data read from a ROM (read only storage device) during a BGM performance after the occurrence of BB or a big win.

  A speaker unit 12 includes four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d. During changing of sound effects and step set values according to various effects, or the front door A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when a trouble occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error or RAM error, but door opening is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4e is turned on together with a warning sound.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is an upper state display LED 13a provided at the top of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b, an upper right state display LED 13c, a left middle state display LED 13d and a right middle It is composed of a status display LED 13e, a lower left status display LED 13f, a lower right status display LED 13g, and a middle lower status display LED 13h, and various light effects can be effectively performed. Further, the flashing is repeated as a warning display when the step set value is being changed or when the front door 1b is open or when a trouble occurs. Since this game state display LED part 13 (13a-13h) is arrange | positioned so that the outer periphery of the front door 1b may be substantially 1 round | round | yen, colorful light is not interrupted with respect to a player, and it can rotate around an outer periphery collar part. It is possible to effectively perform a light effect. Note that a plurality of status display LEDs for notifying the bonus winning notification and necessary information may be provided in the left and right spaces (on the upper surface portion 22a) of the display effect device 11.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required for various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, an increase in power level gauge, display of bonus formation symbols, machine gun operation of fighters, The player himself / herself inputs the input information such as the bomb drop or the moving direction of the characters. Note that the information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub-board (sub-block) to be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, and does not affect the game result.

  Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 4) are discharged from the medal payout outlet 16, and can receive up to about several hundreds.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a logo panel unit, which is used to display various trademarks such as a manufacturer name or model name as required.

  19 is a door key hole. When the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 is opened by the door key, the stop state (the state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) and the cancellation of the game due to an error are performed. Used when releasing.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally called “inserted medal clogged return button”), and a game medal packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal passes following the medal insertion unit 5 Used when returning from the payout exit 16.

  3A, the design panel 22 shown in FIG. 3A includes an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device attaching portion 22j for attaching the display effect device 11 is formed, and a window portion 3 (the symbol display window 3). ) And the lower surface portion 22c to which the display LED block 4 described above is attached form a bottom surface portion 22d, and a decorative object or a three-dimensional electric drive projecting three-dimensionally on the upper surface. Things are provided.

  Further, the left side surface portion 22e and the right side surface portion 22f connecting the bottom surface portion 22d form a substantially box-shaped shape (or a substantially ship-shaped shape), and a space recessed inside is formed, and the upper and lower portions are attached to the front door 1b. An upper mounting portion 22g and a lower mounting portion 22h in which a plurality of mounting holes are formed are provided. By sticking a decorative seal to the five inner surfaces including the bottom surface portion 22d, the left side surface portion 22e, and the right side surface portion 22f, in particular, the bottom surface portion 22d forms three substantially flat surfaces. However, since the decorative object 23 and the electric driving object 24 are provided, it is natural that there are irregularities.

  Reference numeral 4a denotes an insertion number LED, which displays the number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 or by the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button 7 in order to play a game.

  4b is a medal stored number display LED for displaying the number of credits (stored number) of game medals within a predetermined maximum number of 50, for example. Also, a payout effect display at the time of settlement of stored medals is performed.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. Also, the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code during stopping or when an error occurs are displayed.

  4d is a replay display LED which lights up when replay is activated in the variable display game.

  4e is an error display LED, which lights up when a serious trouble (for example, trouble other than door opening) occurs.

  The design panel 22 shown in FIG. 3 (B) is different from that in FIG. 3 (A) in that an uppermost surface portion 22i is provided as a further bent surface (a collar). The provision of the uppermost surface portion 22i is advantageous in that the attached display effect device 11 can be easily seen by the player and the design panel itself is further strengthened.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the spinning cylinder game machine.

  A drum portion 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are disposed below the drum portion 2 in the center portion of the casing 1a of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine main body 1.

  A reflection plate 27 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photosensor is provided at a corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, LED light emitted from the photosensor is reflected. While reflected by the plate and detected by the phototransistor, the reflected light is not detected in the opened state, so that the open / closed state of the front door 1b can be detected.

  Reference numeral 28 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 28c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and a variable display game can be played after initial check and initial setting.

  Reference numeral 28a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate and confirmation of a stage setting value. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 28d and rotating it, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

  28b is an error release switch, which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or when canceling the game stop due to an error.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED which displays a step setting value of the payout rate. The value is incremented by 1 every time the error canceling switch 28b is pressed, and after “6” is displayed, “1” is displayed. Return and display turnaround.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine.

  The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not enclosed by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: a part enclosed by a broken line), while the main block performs control related to a game result. The sub-block controls various productions that attract the player's interest, such as game progress and notification / display of the internal lottery result.

  Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LE4280B-PA-G1 manufactured by EL Tech Co.) equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU. ROM 101 for storing a control program describing a control procedure, and RAM 102 (RWM: also referred to as rewritable memory, which is formed with a counter, a register, etc. and temporarily stores information necessary for control. Are also included). As will be described later, even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is disconnected, the RAM 102 retains all control data stored by the RAM backup power source that is always supplied via the power connector. However, when the power connector itself is removed, no power is supplied, so the control data is erased (all cleared or reset to 0).

  The main control unit 100 includes a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), a stop button sensor 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button sensor 140 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The stage setting unit 150 and the stop setting unit 180 are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

  The main control unit 100 is connected to the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18, and the display LED block 4 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. These devices can be controlled by transmitting and receiving output signals.

  The main control unit 100 executes an internal lottery by extracting one of random numbers (values 0 to 65535) generated in the built-in circuit as the player operates the start lever 9. The symbol variation display game is started by rotating the drum section 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c) which is a three-row (multiple-row) symbol row on which (generally 21 symbols) are drawn. To do. In the random lottery, when a small part with a payout such as a bell, cherry, watermelon and plum is won internally, and the player performs a stop operation of the stop button unit 10, the main control unit 100 sequentially turns the drum unit 2 according to the operation order. Stop. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the five active lines of the window portion 3, a winning is achieved. However, the number of active lines is not limited to five, but changes according to the number of inserted medals, or increases / decreases appropriately according to design specifications.

  For example, assuming that the number of game media payouts specified according to the type of winning is 1 bell, 2 cherries, 5 watermelons and 8 plums, only the bell symbol is displayed side by side on the second line. Then, the main control unit 100 pays out one piece as a bell prize. If the specified number of throws is three, even if the bell wins, the deduction will be minus two. Therefore, in the state where the bonus combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected internally, priority is given to the small combination symbol in the internal election. Even if it is stopped on the active line, medals can be consumed. On the other hand, if the bell symbol is displayed side by side on the second line and the plum symbol is displayed on the third line, the main control unit 100 pays out a total of nine bells for one winning bell and eight plums. 6 plus dividends.

  A sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, A lottery result, winning status data, step set value data, data indicating a switch operation state of the step setting unit 150, and the like) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 that stores a control program describing the control procedure of the entire sub-block; A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. This ROM 161 stores a plurality of BGM (Background Music) data, and a specially arranged BGM is selected and played in order to enhance the player's feelings, especially during a bonus game. .

  The sub-control unit 160 has a display effect device 11, a speaker unit 12, a gaming state display LED unit 13, an input SW unit 25 (input switch unit 25), via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The timer unit 26, the operation direction sensor 111, the special button sensor 112, and the door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 receives input signals from these devices and outputs necessary data and signals. Various controls can be performed.

  The sub-control unit 160, based on the inserted number data, the paid-out number data, and the variable display game number data in the control data transmitted from the main control unit 100, the difference display number after initialization and the variable display game digested after the bonus The number of times is counted. When the counted difference number or number of times reaches a predetermined number, an AT stock lottery or a selection game is activated. At this time, the sub-control unit 160 displays on the display effect device 11 "Do you want to start the selected game? If you want to start, please hit the special button repeatedly."

  This AT stock lottery draws the number of stocks in a range of, for example, 0 to 127, 0 is lost, and 1 to 127 is won. If 127 is won, a minimum of 127 consecutive chunks will be determined. However, since AT stock lottery is executed even when AT is stocked, it can be further added and stored up to MAX1000. However, these are merely examples based on design specifications and are not limited.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 160 confirms whether or not to execute the selection game, and when the player hits the special button repeatedly, receives a pulse signal corresponding to the number of repeated hits, and if the number of pulses is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, A lottery is performed to determine a winning number (for example, “0” or “1”). When the selected game is activated, “○, x”, “left, right”, and the like are displayed on the display effect device 11 in correspondence with the left stop button 10a and the right stop button 10c, respectively, and a selection operation is performed to the player. Prompt. For example, when “0” is won in the selected game lottery result, if the player operates the left stop button 10a and selects the corresponding “◯” or “left”, the selected game is won. Then, when the sub-control unit 160 determines that the winning is made, in the subsequent variable display game, until the number of game media increases according to the inserted number, the difference number, or the number of variable display games, or the AT stock lottery (1 to 127). The AT function (a function for notifying auxiliary information by the notification means) is activated for the number of times selected in the (number).

  For example, (1) If the number of times of the variable display game is minus 500, the player is notified of the winning symbols and the pressing order in the internal lottery until the number of games is increased by 1000. (2) If the number of variable display games after the bonus game is 500, the number of AT stock is 1, if the number of games is 750, the number of AT stock is 2, if the number of games is 1000, the number of AT stock is 4 ... Release bonuses according to the number of stocks. In other words, when a player wins a selected game, 1000 players or a bonus chain for the number of AT stocks is guaranteed. When the sub-control unit 160 increases by a predetermined number (or pays out a predetermined number), the sub-control unit 160 ends the AT function, initializes the number of difference or variable display games, returns to the start, and after the bonus game ends. Count the number of times the game is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the player operates the right stop button 10c and selects the corresponding “X” or “Right”, the selected game is lost. If the sub-control unit 160 determines that it is a loss, the sub-control unit 160 initializes the difference number or the number of variable display games without activating the AT function, and returns to the start. As a result, even if the player is in a humiliated state, if he / she wins in the selected game, he / she can recover more than he has ever lost, or can dare to change, and can expect a one-time reversal. In the above, the two choices are doubled by winning, but if there are five choices, it is possible to return five times when winning, and if the player can select the magnification, the preference is further increased. Increase.

  In response to the start operation of the start lever 9, the sub-control unit 160 executes random number lottery internally, and receives a lottery, replay, small game, or lose result notification, and the lottery result is sent to the player. Before the notification is made, an effect lottery is performed as to whether or not to produce an effect on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. When the sub-control unit 160 is won in the effect lottery, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect image to be displayed from the plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 161 and outputs the selected effect image to the display effect device 11.

  In particular, as will be described in detail, the sub-control unit 160 displays assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the winning bonus symbol on the active line when the AT stock exists and the bonus is won internally. 11 is displayed. As a result, the player can easily activate the bonus or continuously change the bonus.

  Here, returning to FIG. 5, the operation direction sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the up / down / left / right directions in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, and responds to the direction signal. Various video effects and winning notifications are displayed on the display effect device 11 and sound effects are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, a HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, a LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub control unit 160 receives the ON signal. Depending on the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (referred to as continuous hitting), various games and their video effects, winning notifications, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11. Furthermore, sound effects such as bomb dropping and machine gun operation are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open / closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power supply is ON, an ON / OFF signal is generated according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. In the state where the main power supply is OFF, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), detects and stores the abnormal opening / closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off, and then the main power supply Even when the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on even if the front door 1b is closed and appears to have no abnormality, so that the manager of the game hall recognizes the abnormal situation. Appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of gaming machines can be taken.

  The medal detection sensor 130 includes a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and executes counter logic processing at the rise and fall of the pulse signal, depending on the number of pulses in the inserted number LED 4a or medal reserve number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4 Control is performed to display the number of inserted sheets or the number of credits increased by a certain number.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 includes a 1 bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the 1 bet button 7, and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the max bet button 8. It is composed of two and is separately connected to two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main controller 100 controls the number display of the input number LED 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

  Further, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery or the like in response to reception of the start signal. A variation display game is started and a drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game.

  Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 stops the rotation of the rotating drum, and a predetermined combination is established (the design of each rotating drum is predetermined. When the medals are to be paid out, the number of payouts is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and this is added to the number of credits and displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b. Display. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 100 outputs control data related to internal winnings and the like to the sub-control unit 160 when a replay or small role, particularly a bonus game, is won internally. When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the lighting control of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a speech synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12 are performed. In addition, various presentation operations such as display control of characters and background video in the display screen of the display presentation device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later, the hall side has a stage value 1 to 1 according to the event and the collection status for the release at the newly opened and the profit improvement. A desired set value can be selected from 6 (or jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).

  Reference numeral 180 denotes a stop setting unit, and if it is on (or “1”), after the bonus game is over, the total of medals displayed on the inserted number LED 4a and the medal stored number display LED 4b is forcibly paid out and changed. The operation for performing the display game is disabled (stopped), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12.

  Reference numeral 25 denotes an input SW unit (input switch unit) for inputting various data. For example, a warning mode is set when a stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, or a time period during which a warning is generated or not generated. Set up. The warning mode includes three modes: an on state or an off state of a warning generation function, and a timer state in which a warning is generated only during a set time period. The input SW unit 25 includes an initialization switch for initializing the sub-block and a volume switch used for switching the volume of the speaker unit 12, and functions when both are pressed simultaneously. ing.

  Reference numeral 26 denotes a time measuring unit including a radio clock that receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and keeps accurate time, and continues to output the time measured to the sub-control unit 160.

  In particular, the functions of the main control unit 100 and the sub-control unit 160 will be described in detail. The main control unit 100 performs a winning lottery at that timing when the player inserts three medals of game media and operates the start lever. After that, the lottery result (winning combination, replay, loss, etc.) is stored in the RAM 102, and the three drums 2a, 2b, 2c are rotated at a predetermined speed. When the player operates the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c, the main control unit 100, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by the pull-in control or the avoidance control according to the lottery result, the medal payout device 18 , And a prescribed number of medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15. At this time, the main control unit 100 transmits various data necessary for the game effect (number of games, number of inserted medals and payout number) and control commands such as a lottery result to the sub-control unit 160.

  The sub-control unit 160 determines (1) the number of inserted medals and (2) the number of paid-outs from the number of inserted medals after the time when various data are initialized based on the data and control commands received from the main control unit. The difference number obtained by subtraction or (3) the number of times of the variable display game is counted and sequentially stored and updated in the RAM 162.

  When the value reaches a predetermined number, the sub-control unit 160 sets a selection game flag in the RAM 162 (sets a bit to 1) and “displays a selection game on the display effect device 11. Please press the special button repeatedly. "Is displayed and the special button 14 is flashed. Note that the selection game flag is set in order to give room for selection multiple times even if the player overlooks it (to prevent erroneous operation), and even if it is not selected, the selection game is usually only three times (or multiple times). Repeat trigger display. Here, when the special button is repeatedly hit, it is determined that the player has selected when a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 10 pulses for 10 consecutive hits) are received.

  When the player repeatedly hits the special button, the sub-control unit 160 resets the selected game flag (returns the bit to 0) and activates the selected game.

  When the sub-control unit 160 wins the selected game by the player's selection operation, in the subsequent variable display game, until the number of medals increases according to the counted number or the count value of the number of variable display games, The auxiliary information is notified to the player by the activated AT function, and then the count value is initialized. On the other hand, when the selection game is lost, the count value is simply initialized without activating the AT function. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 is lost in the selected game, it simply initializes the count value without activating the AT function and returns to the normal game.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 resets the selected game flag and initializes the count value without activating the selected game when the predetermined number of games has elapsed without the player hitting the special button repeatedly. Instead, the number of subsequent variable display games is added, and when the number reaches the predetermined number, the player is repeatedly asked whether or not to play the selected game.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit.

  The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. When the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are driven and the drive pulse signals are continuously supplied to the three phases at the same time, a suction force is generated and suddenly stops.

  The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation methods, have a step number of 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and just when the main control unit 100 inputs 504 pulses of the drive pulse signal. Rotate once. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from each of the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c formed of photo interrupters provided for each drum. The position of can be accurately grasped. That is, the resolution by one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotational position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotational speed.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit.

  Center portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotation shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. It rotates in the direction of the arrow shown (ie, from top to bottom). In addition, a left swirl belt 32a, a middle swirl belt 32b, and a right swirl belt 32c on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum. Is established (winning or operating) if the predetermined symbols are displayed on the window 3 along the active line. In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience, and are different from the actual ones. 7 symbols, bar symbol, bell symbol, watermelon symbol and cherry A symbol is generally used.

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

  FIG. 8 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round on the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  Each swirl belt has 21 different symbols on it. Big bonus symbols such as “Red 7” and “Blue 7” that act as bonuses, various small role winning symbols such as cherry, watermelon, bell, And a replay in which replays are activated. It should be noted that the discarded symbols do not constitute any role even when stopped on the active line, and for example, “N” is printed in a light gray circle in order to make the player inconspicuous.

  FIG. 9 is a structural block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 9A and 9B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be pulled in time series.

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

  For example, in the so-called reach state in which the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b where the big bonus combination has been won internally, 4 frames above this effective line When the symbol “7” is located within the range, when the right stop button 10c is operated to stop (see FIG. 9A), the main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol “7” onto the active line. Pull-in control is performed so that the combinations of “7, 7, 7” are aligned (see FIG. 9B). On the other hand, even if any winning combination is established by lottery, if a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line, it is not advantageous to the player. For example, a big bonus game (BB game) does not operate unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. This pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 performs stop control with reference to a stop table that defines the stop position of each drum in accordance with the lottery situation (internal winning or loss).

  In the example of FIG. 9, in the reach state, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2 c is just 4 frames above and is lined up on the effective line as a target of the pull-in control. However, the pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased / decreased by software control so as to be adapted to the design specifications or legal regulations. In addition, when the random number lottery result is a win in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 assists information (assist information: for stopping the rotation of the rotating drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control. AT).

  FIG. 10 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 10A and 10B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to avoid (or kick control) in time series.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the winning combination is not established (when the winning combination is not internally won), the winning winning combination (bonus or The avoidance control is performed so that the symbols of small roles are not aligned.

  For example, in a reach state in which the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the stopped left drum 2a and middle drum 2b without the big bonus combination being elected internally, When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where the symbol “7” is positioned within one frame from the effective line by “press” (referred to as “bitter press”, for example, see FIG. 10A). Then, the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control for forcibly shifting the symbol “7” one step ahead so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the active line (FIG. 10B). )reference). This avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for any of the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b, and the avoidance control is performed so that an unsuccessful small role symbol does not win. It is like that.

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the relationship among the index signal, symbol position data (frame data), drive pulse signal, and stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 11A shows index signals output from the respective drum sensors 31a, 31b and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 becomes constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 revolutions / minute). Controlled by the unit 100.

  FIG. 11B shows the symbol position data of the rotating drum, and FIG. 11C shows the drive pulse signal.

  The symbol position data is generated by collecting drive pulse signals, and the drive pulse signal is decremented by 1 every 24 pulses. That is, with reference to the index signal, the symbol position data is “21” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 1 pulse to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is “20” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 25 pulses to 48 pulses, The symbol position data is “19” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is “1” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 to 504 pulses, and the symbol position data is 21 to 1 Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to “21” after “1”.

  The drive pulse signal is a drive pulse of a prescribed pattern that is input to the motor coil in order to rotate the rotating drum in a certain direction, and there are eight pattern numbers of patterns 0 to 7 as can be seen from the figure. When pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 as this drive pulse signal three times (that is, 24 pulses are input), the rotating drum rotates from top to bottom by one pattern (one frame). To do.

  In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data from 0 to 23 for driving the rotating drum by one frame, and pattern numbers 0 to 7 are phase data of the lower 3 bits. Thus, the drive pulse corresponding to the pattern number is actually applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 phase. Therefore, even when only the pattern number is stored in the work RAM (RAM 102), it corresponds to the phase data storage means for storing the input pulse phase data.

  FIG. 11D shows a stop button sensor signal output when each stop button is operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “10” (or pattern number “2”) at the rising edge of the stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the left drum 2a rotates in the direction of the arrow (from the top to the bottom), and the cherry pattern is placed on any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the three windows 3 indicated by solid lines. When is stopped, a prize is awarded and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. FIG. 12A shows a state where the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the window 3.

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

  FIG. 12 (B) shows the possible range of pull-in control. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the position where the cherry pattern is just the upper stage, the main control unit 100 Stop the cherry symbol at the top of 3. In actuality, it takes about 36 ms to stop, so it is positioned higher by that amount, but for convenience of explanation, it is written in this way. In addition, since it is specified that the stop operation is performed within 190 ms from the stop operation, there is a case where four frames are not slipped.

  On the other hand, FIGS. 12 (C) and 12 (D) show the range in which avoidance control or the like is performed, and the main control unit 100 has the cherry symbol 4 from the upper position even when the upper cherry is won. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position higher than 4 in FIG. 12A) or a position slightly past the upper position, the position of the upper position or the lower position is increased. Stop the cherry symbol down and make it lose. That is, since the middle cherry (cherry 2) or the lower cherry (cherry 3) is not won, the cherry symbol must be forcibly stopped outside the window 3.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3 and the symbol position data.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are frame number 8 and frame number 19 (see FIG. 8). When the lowermost position of the unit 3 is used as a measurement reference, the main control unit 100 reads the symbol position data “15” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “23” or the symbol. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of the position data “5” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “1” and the input pulse phase data “23”, the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage and a winning is made. . In other words, even if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, not only winning with a probability of 10/21, but if a winner is notified, an expert can push forward and win with a probability close to 100%. .

  FIG. 14 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drums are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on an effective line corresponding to the number of inserted game medals. For example, when three game medals are inserted and the two-paid-out cherry pattern of the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, if the upper row is four (2 × 2 lines: the second line and the second line) 4 lines), 2 (2 sheets × 1 line: 1st line) in the middle stage and 4 (2 sheets × 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) game medals in the lower stage.

  In addition, when the eight-paid-out bell symbols are displayed on the active line of the window portion 3, if only the middle stage is displayed, it should be 8 sheets (8 sheets × 1 line: the first line) and the upper stage and diagonally down to the right. For example, 15 game medals are paid out (8 sheets × 2 lines but MAX 15 sheets: second line and fourth line). In other words, the game media having the number of payouts defined according to the type of winning is paid out in total for the winning amount, and the maximum payout at one time is 15.

  FIG. 15 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 includes a command receiving unit 11a that receives an effect command from the sub-control unit 160, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), and a display panel 11e such as an LCD, an organic EL, or an LED. Yes. In this case, the ROM 11c is separately provided in the display effect control unit 11b, but there is no problem even if all the video data is stored in the ROM 161. Therefore, the ROM 11c may be considered as a part of the ROM 161.

  FIG. 16 is an effect pattern table, which associates the relationship between effect commands and effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

  The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores effect pattern data (mainly a moving image but also a still image), which is an effect content. .

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

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

  17 to 19 are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed by the display effect device.

  For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, for example, the display panel 11e displays a low-probability stage “daytime” mainly indicating an RT state in which pseudo-change is difficult to lose or an AT stock state. Display pattern 0 ”is displayed (see FIG. 17A). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays a non-RT state in which pseudo-change is likely to cause a loss or a state of a high-probability stage that suggests a state with AT stock. “Night effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 17B). Therefore, the player is anxious to display a “night stage” that mainly suggests a high probability state during the game. However, there are cases where the “daytime stage stage” is displayed in the absence of AT stock or in the RT state, and the “daytime stage stage” is displayed in the opposite non-RT state or in the presence of AT stock.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ S0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e superimposes “Dracula Castle”, which is an image corresponding to “castle effect pattern 0”, on the blue sky background screen. It can be displayed (see Fig. 17 (A)) or overlaid on the background screen of moonlight night (see Fig. 17 (B)), and then yellow, red or blue bats jump out of Dracula Castle Then, a notification image corresponding to the established combination (small combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 17C).

  When the effect of FIG. 17B is developed in multiple stages, it becomes a precursor effect (a fierce heat effect) with high expectations for AT stock and bonus release. For example, FIG. 18A shows a state in which “Dracula Castle” is enlarged and the iron gate is opened. Then, the door further expands (see FIG. 18B), gradually opens (see FIG. 18C), and the interior of the dazzling “Dracula Castle” is displayed (see FIG. 18D). After that, it develops into a battle between the protagonist and the Count of Vampires Dracula. If the protagonist wins, AT stock and bonus release will be confirmed.

  From the state where the normal screen of the night of FIG. 19A (same as FIG. 17B) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the right, the cemetery is expanded, and the character butler screams “Olya”. Along with the sound effect “Tiroro Lorne”, the character of the hero appears (see FIG. 19 (B)) from the grave hole in the center of the screen that has been dug up, and the characters “BONUS” meaning “big hit” are displayed ( It is good also as a premier effect by referring FIG.19 (C). All of these display effects are also executed by the sub-control unit 160 outputting an effect command according to the program.

  FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table.

  The lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the number used for the random number lottery.

  In the case of the rotary type gaming machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. This random number value is taken at random from 0 to 65535 (m7) every time. FIG. 20A is a lottery table used in a normal state (non-RT state). When the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery in accordance with the timing when the start lever 9 is operated, the random number value is 0 to m1. In this range, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, the internal lottery is to pick up (extract) one random number value at the time of start operation and to determine the winning combination by comparing with a lottery table.

  Similarly, regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, watermelon in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, bell in the range of random numbers m4 + 1 to m5 The replay is won when the random value is in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, whereas the replay is lost in the range of the m6 + 1 to m7.

  Normally, the numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of laws and regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about 1/200 and the RB winning probability is 1/400. The probability of winning for cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the probability of winning for bell is about 1/6, and the probability of winning for replay is 1 / 7.3.

  On the other hand, FIG. 20B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replaying state (RT state). In the replay time, the winning range for replay is widened by α, whereas the lost range is narrowed by α. Thus, the winning probability of replay is set to about “½”. As a result, the probability of winning the replay corresponding to the three-piece payout is greatly increased, but the probability of being lost is lowered. As a result, the expected payout value of game medals is greatly improved or increased during the replay time. . Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing or decreasing the α value.

  Although a detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery tables 2... Lottery table 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the number of inserted medals (specified number), and the main control unit. Selects a lottery table according to the stage setting value and the number of inserted medals set by the stage setting unit 150, and executes a bonus game and internal lottery of a plurality of small roles in a variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally the lottery table 1 <the lottery table 2 <... <The lottery table 6, so the player pursues the high setting table. However, if it is a three-sheet machine, a lottery table with one medal is not necessary.

  FIG. 21 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals.

  BB (Big Bonus) is the title when the BB symbol of “Red 7” is aligned on the active line, and when it is aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the Big Bonus with flag 1 set in the corresponding flag area The game enters the game (BB game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and ends with the payout of 360 sheets.

  RB (Regular Bonus) is the title when the RB symbol of “Blue 7” is aligned on the active line, and when it is aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the regular bonus is set with flag 1 in the corresponding flag area The game enters the game (RB game: the operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and ends with the payout of 120 cards. Note that these accessory continuous action devices may be either a first-type special accessory or a second-type special accessory, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications.

  When the cherry symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal is obtained for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, the number is one if the middle part of the left drum is stopped, but if it is the upper stage or the lower stage, there are two effective lines, and the payout is two sheets in total.

  When the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 medals are obtained.

  When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, 8 medals are obtained.

  When the replay symbols are aligned on the active line, the replay in which no medal is acquired is activated, the flag 1 is set in the flag area, and the replay operation is performed by operating the player's start lever 9 to lower the flag (ie, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals.

  Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart and the like.

  First, in a state in which the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode is “ON”, the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is “OFF”, and the step setting value is the lowest “1”. Is set.

  When the game hall side opens the front door of the swivel type gaming machine body 1 and turns on the power switch 28c before the player plays, the power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, writing the stop setting flag “1”, the step setting value “1” stored in the ROM 101 and the initial value of the control data to the RAM 102) are executed. Then, the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON”, and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

  In this game-ready state, even if the game hall side opens the front door 1b again and operates the input SW unit 25 (operation for simultaneously pressing the initialization switch and the volume switch), the sub-control unit 160 Since control data indicating the stage setting mode of the payout rate has not been received, the warning mode is not changed from the “on state” to another state (“off state” or “timer state”). Therefore, there is a specific effect that Goto and the like cannot easily change the warning mode. The stop setting flag “1” corresponds to “on” for the stop setting unit 180 and “off” for “0”.

  It is assumed that the game hall side is going to change the setting of the payout rate for a grand opening, a new store opening or an event in this setting state.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the main operation processing procedure of the spinning cylinder type game machine.

  An employee of the game hall opens the front door of the swing type gaming machine body 1 to turn off the power switch 28c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 4). When the power switch 28c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 performs step In S110, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 28a is in an ON state.

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

  In the setting change mode of step S120, before the game hall side causes the player to play, the stage setting value “6” of the payout rate is input, the start lever 9 is hit once to set the setting value, and the setting key switch 28a is pressed. In the OFF state, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the set value to “6”, and performs necessary processing such as initial hardware check and initial setting again.

  In addition, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 in order to perform initial screen display setting in step S100, the sub-control unit 160 displays ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, for example. It transmits to the production device 11. As a result, on the display panel 11e, “Night effect pattern 1” composed of a screen of the full moon, Dracula Castle and the graveyard is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130, the main control unit 100 checks the occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, or a selector error. If there is an abnormality, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S140 and returns to step S100 again after the abnormality process. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100 uses 0 to 5 as the step check value data stored in the work RAM area as the abnormality check (the step set values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6, respectively). ), And if the step set value is not within the predetermined range, a warning (“EE” error character display) is displayed by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. , Light emission and warning sound) are generated, and error processing (abnormal processing in step S140) is performed.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 determines whether or not the player has inserted a quantity of game medals necessary for the game. In step S160, on the other hand, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

  When the process proceeds to step S160, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever. If the game is started, the process proceeds to step S170 and is started. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a start operation is performed.

  In step S170, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the variable display game, performs a random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). The lottery table is compared to determine whether or not an internal winning is made (see the description of FIG. 20).

  The main control unit 100 transmits a lottery result command and a game start signal to the sub control unit 160, and simultaneously rotates the drum unit 2 to display a plurality of numbers displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The change display game for changing the symbols at a predetermined speed is started.

  As described in FIGS. 9 and 10, the main control unit 100 operates the left stop button 10 a, the middle stop button 10 b, or the right stop button 10 c of the stop button unit 10 to each symbol row (rotating belt). Is stopped, pull-in control for aligning the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination on the active line, and conversely, avoidance control for not aligning the symbols. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the effect display on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. The player is notified of the lottery result of the big hit (bonus win), small role, replay or lose.

  The main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination is established if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on the active line of the window 3 in each variation display game of the general game, and a game medal is awarded according to the payout table shown in FIG. It pays out from the payout device 18 and is discharged from the medal payout opening 16.

  Note that in the big bonus game (BB game) in which three red 7s are arranged, the BB game mode is ended when the accessory continuous operation device operates and the acquired number exceeds 360. In addition, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7s are arranged, the RB game mode is ended when the accessory continuous operation device operates and the acquired number exceeds 120.

  And the main control part 100 will return to step S130, and will repeat a process sequentially, after complete | finishing the game main process of step S170.

  FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (pseudo-probability change).

  The lottery table (probability variation state) in FIG. 23A and the lottery table (high probability replay state) in FIG. 23B are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and are used for winning combinations and symbol lottery. Defines the relationship with random values.

  For example, in the case of the swivel-type gaming machine of the present invention, in the probability variation state, the random number value is randomly 0 to 65535, and the start lever 9 draws a symbol (internal drawing) in accordance with the operation timing. When the random value is in the range of 0 to m1, the probability variation bonus (probability variation BB) is won (see FIG. 23A). When the probability variation bonus is won, replay is also won at the same time. That is, both the bonus flag and the replay flag are set.

  Similarly, normal bonus (ordinary BB) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, bell 1 in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, range of random values m4 + 1 to m5 With the bell 2, the replay is won when the random value is in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, while it is lost in the range of the other values (m6 + 1 to m7 (65535)). If the normal bonus is won, replay will be won at the same time. That is, both the bonus flag and the replay flag are set. This point is also a point of inventive step of the present invention. This is because, in order to arrange replays with the highest priority, the timing of bonus release can be limited to puncture winnings, lost games, or the number of games played (the number of games on the ceiling or bottom).

  On the other hand, in the high probability replay state of FIG. 23 (B), the replay is won in the range where the random number value is m5 + 1 to m6 + α, while the loss is in the range of other values (m6 + 1 + α to m7 (65535)). Is different. The difference between the probability variation state and the high probability replay state is that the number of replay placements and the number of lost placements in the lottery table is more likely to hit the numerical value α in the high probability replay state and less likely to lose. In other words, a game machine with this feature performs internal lottery in normal games to determine at least probability fluctuation bonus, normal bonus, small role, replay and lose, and replay is won by internal lottery in normal games. The probability variation state with a predetermined first probability and a loss probability is a predetermined second probability, and the probability that a re-game is won is higher than the first probability and the probability of being lost is more than the second probability. This is a gaming machine having a low high probability re-playing state.

  FIG. 24 is a payout table (pseudo-probable change) showing the relationship between the combination of symbols in the normal game (general game), the number of acquired medals and the operation name.

  The probability variation bonus (probability variation BB) is a title when three “red 7” symbols are arranged on the active line. When this is won by an internal lottery of a normal game, the probability variation bonus is stored in the flag area of the storage area of the RAM 102. Raise flag 1. Then, when the “Red 7” symbol is aligned in the normal game after that, the number of medals won is 0, and the player enters the bonus game (Type 2 BB game: Type 2 special action continuous operation) (bonus release). When finished, the game becomes a probability fluctuation state and can be played normally. It should be noted that instead of the second type special combination, the first type special combination may be continuously operated.

  The normal bonus is a title when three “Blue 7” symbols are arranged on the active line. When this is won in the internal drawing of the normal game, the normal bonus flag 1 is similarly set in the flag area of the storage area of the RAM 102. . Then, when the “Blue 7” symbol is aligned in the normal game after that, the number of medals won is 0, and the player enters the bonus game (Type 2 BB game: Type 2 special action continuous operation) and releases the bonus. When the game ends, a high-probability re-playing state is entered and normal games can be played. It should be noted that instead of the second type special combination, the first type special combination may be continuously operated.

  The punk role is the title when the cherry symbol is displayed on the left drum, and 5 medals are earned for each active line (10 at the top or bottom, 5 at the middle) and high probability replay. In the gaming state, it has a function of shifting to the probability variation state.

  Bell 1 is a title when “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Bell” symbols are aligned on the active line, and 10 medals are obtained.

  Bell 2 is a role name when three “bell” symbols are arranged on the active line, and one medal is obtained. Since a normal game requires three medals, even if the “Bell” symbol is aligned, it is deducted by two minuses.

  The replay is a role name when three replay symbols are arranged on the active line, and normally no medal is acquired (substantially equivalent to acquisition of three medals), flag area (replay flag) Then, the flag 1 is set, and a replay operation is performed by the player's operation of the start lever 9 to lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game (ordinary game) is a re-game that can be performed without inserting medals.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure for realizing the pseudo-probability changing function of the gaming machine.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee sets the stage setting value of the payout rate before allowing the player to play is step S200, which starts from the high probability replaying state. Note that in a pachislot machine, the initial state is not obtained when the power is turned on / off, but in a game machine or the like, the initial state is obtained by operating the power.

  When the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game in step S200, the main control unit 100 increments the data value of the number of digested games by one, and the base game (RT) The main process is executed. A random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23B) to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won. Judge and flag.

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 If a winning combination is achieved as a result of an internal lottery, a pull-in for aligning the symbol of the role on the active line is started. In the case of control or conversely, if the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed so that the winning combination (bonus and small combination) symbols are not aligned on the active line.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game (RT) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won based on the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the cherry symbol serving as a punk character is won (displayed on the left drum) in step S220. ), The process proceeds to step S230 if no win has been awarded, and moves to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S250 if the prize has been won. In step S210, if the bonus is won (YES), it is determined in step S240 whether or not it is a loss (generally also referred to as “pure loss”). If not, the process proceeds to step S230. If there is, the process proceeds to a bonus release process in step S280.

  In step S230, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the data value of the number of digested games has reached 777 times the number of bottom games (digested the prescribed game). While the main process of the game (RT) is repeated, if it has reached, the data value of the number of digested games is reset to zero, and the process proceeds to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S250.

  In step S250, the main control unit 100 informs steadily that the state is in a probable change state using various display devices and lamps, and when the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, (Probability variation) main processing is executed. Then, a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23A) to determine whether or not various winning combinations are won. And flag it.

  The main control unit 100 starts the variable display game by rotating the drum unit 2 all at once, and performs pull-in control and avoidance control when a winning combination is established as a result of the internal lottery.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game (probability change) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S260.

  In step S260, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won by the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S250 and performs the main process of the normal game (probability change). On the other hand, if the bonus is won (YES), it is determined in step S270 whether or not it is lost. If it is not lost, the process proceeds to step S250. If it is lost, the process proceeds to step S280.

  In the bonus release process of step S280, the main control unit 100 releases the bonus symbols in a displayable state, and stores the bonus symbols displayed on the drum unit 2 in the RAM 102, and then a bonus game (special game) Then, the second type special combination is continuously operated, and when the net increase in number exceeds 221, the process proceeds to step S290.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus symbol stored in the RAM 102 in step S290 is a probability variation bonus symbol (red 7 symbol). If the symbol is a probability variation bonus symbol, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S250. (That is, the blue 7 symbol) The data value of the number of digested games is reset to zero, and the process proceeds to step S200.

  Even in this improved invention, the lottery table (pseudo-probability change) in FIG. 23 and the payout table (pseudo-probability change) in FIG. 24 do not change, so redundant description is omitted.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure for realizing the pseudo probability changing function of the gaming machine.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee sets the stage setting value of the payout rate before allowing the player to play is step S300, which starts from the high probability re-gaming state. Note that in a pachislot machine, the initial state is not obtained when the power is turned on / off, but in a game machine or the like, the initial state is obtained by operating the power.

  In step S300, when the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, the main control unit 100 increments the data value of the number of digested games by one and plays the base game (RT). The main process is executed. A random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23B) to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won. Judge and flag.

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 If a winning combination is achieved as a result of an internal lottery, a pull-in for aligning the symbol of the role on the active line is started. In the case of control or conversely, if the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed so that the winning combination (bonus and small combination) symbols are not aligned on the active line.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game (RT) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won based on the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S311 whereas the bonus has been won. If it is (YES), it is determined in step S340 whether or not it is a loss (generally also referred to as “pure loss”). If not (NO), the process proceeds to step S330, while if it is a loss (YES). Then, the process proceeds to a bonus release process in step S380.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S311, the main control unit determines whether or not the game is lost. If the game is lost (YES), the main control unit 100 displays a specific symbol on the active line of the window unit 3 in step S312 and the normal game in step S350. On the other hand, the process proceeds to the (probable change) main process, but if it is not lost (NO), the process proceeds to step S320.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S320, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the cherry symbol for puncture has won a prize (displayed on the left drum). If not, the process proceeds to step S330. The process proceeds to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S350.

  In step S330, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the data value of the number of digested games has reached 777 times the number of bottom games (the game has been digested). While the main process of the game (RT) is repeated, if it has been reached, the data value of the number of digested games is reset to zero and the process proceeds to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S350.

  In step S350, the main control unit 100 informs steadily by using various display devices and lamps that the probability change state has occurred, and when the player starts the variable display game by operating the start lever, (Probability variation) main processing is executed. Then, a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23A) to determine whether or not various winning combinations are won. And flag it.

  The main control unit 100 starts the variable display game by rotating the drum unit 2 all at once, and performs pull-in control and avoidance control when a winning combination is established as a result of the internal lottery.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game (probability change) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won by the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S350 and performs the main process of the normal game (probability change). On the other hand, if the bonus is won (YES), it is determined whether or not it is lost in step S370. If it is not lost, the process proceeds to step S350. If it is lost, the process proceeds to step S380.

  In the bonus release process in step S380, the main control unit 100 releases the bonus symbols in a displayable state, stores the bonus symbols displayed on the drum unit 2 in the RAM 102, and then a bonus game (special game) Then, the second type special combination is continuously operated, and when the number of net increase exceeds 221, the process proceeds to step S390.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus symbol stored in the RAM 102 in step S390 is a probability variation bonus symbol (red 7 symbol). If the symbol is a probability variation bonus symbol, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S350. (In other words, the blue 7 symbol) The data value of the number of digested games is reset to zero, and the process proceeds to step S300.

  Even in this improved invention, the lottery table (pseudo-probability change) in FIG. 23 and the payout table (pseudo-probability change) in FIG. 24 do not change, so redundant description is omitted. The difference from FIG. 26 is that, in the case of NO in step S390, the process simply returns to step S300, but in this improved invention, processing after the promotion game described later is added. Further, since only the same points as in FIG. 25 are different, detailed description thereof is omitted, but the addition of the same processing may be applied as it is as a technical idea.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure for realizing the pseudo probability changing function of the gaming machine.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee sets the stage setting value of the payout rate before allowing the player to play is step S400, which starts from the high probability re-gaming state. Note that in a pachislot machine, the initial state is not obtained when the power is turned on / off, but in a game machine or the like, the initial state is obtained by operating the power.

  In step S400, when the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, the main control unit 100 increments the data value of the number of digest games and increments the base game (RT). The main process is executed. A random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23B) to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won. Judge and flag.

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 If a winning combination is achieved as a result of an internal lottery, a pull-in for aligning the symbol of the role on the active line is started. In the case of control or conversely, if the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed so that the winning combination (bonus and small combination) symbols are not aligned on the active line.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the base game (RT) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won based on the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the process proceeds to step S411, whereas the bonus is won. If it is (YES), it is determined whether or not it is a losing (generally also referred to as “pure losing”) in step S440. If it is not losing (NO), the process proceeds to step S430, but if it is losing (YES). Then, the process proceeds to a bonus release process in step S480.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S411, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the game is lost. If the game is lost (YES), the main control unit 100 displays a specific symbol on the active line of the window unit 3 in step S412, and the normal game in step S450 On the other hand, the process proceeds to the (probable change) main process.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S420, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the cherry symbol for puncture has won a prize (displayed on the left drum). If not, the process proceeds to step S430. The process proceeds to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S450.

  In step S430, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the data value of the number of digested games has reached 777 times the number of bottom games (the game has been digested). While the main process of the game (RT) is repeated, if it has been reached, the data value of the number of digested games is reset to zero, and the process proceeds to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S450.

  In step S450, the main control unit 100 informs the probable change state variously using various display devices and lamps, and when the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, (Probability variation) main processing is executed. Then, a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 23A) to determine whether or not various winning combinations are won. And flag it.

  The main control unit 100 starts the variable display game by rotating the drum unit 2 all at once, and performs pull-in control and avoidance control when a winning combination is established as a result of the internal lottery.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game (probability change) process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S460.

  In step S460, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won by the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S450 and performs the main process of the normal game (probability change). On the other hand, if the bonus has been won (YES), it is determined in step S470 whether or not it is lost, and if it is not lost, the process proceeds to step S450. If it is lost, the process proceeds to step S480.

  In the bonus release process of step S480, the main control unit 100 releases the bonus symbols in a displayable state, and stores the bonus symbols displayed on the drum unit 2 in the RAM 102, and then a bonus game (special game) Then, the second type special combination is continuously operated, and when the number of net increase exceeds 221, the process proceeds to step S490.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus symbol stored in the RAM 102 in step S490 is a probability variation bonus symbol (red 7 symbol). If the symbol is a probability variation bonus symbol, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S450. (That is, the blue 7 symbol) The process proceeds to step S491.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S491, the main control unit 100 executes the promotion game. This promotion game is, for example, an RT game (high probability re-playing state) in which only one game medal is changed to one game, special replay (probability 1/2) or other (small role or loser) If the lottery result is not special replay in step S492, the process proceeds to step S450. On the other hand, if it is special replay, the number of RT games (the data value of the number of digested games is bottomed) in step S493. The number of games is set to 777 (the number of prescribed games), and the process proceeds to step S400. In other words, if it is removed in the promotion game, it will be in a stalemate state, but if it is won, it will be promoted (or pulled back) with certainty. The number of RT games may be changed according to the special replay symbol. Further, the number of promoted games and the winning probability of special replay may be changed according to the normal bonus symbol. For example, if the number of promoted games is set to 3 and the game is continuously lost in special replay or a punk symbol (such as cherry) is drawn halfway, the RT game (high probability replay state) is terminated, A normal game (probability change) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 40 of Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-066684 (filing date: March 14, 2008), which is the basic application of the domestic priority claim of the present application, an internal lottery is performed in the normal game, and at least a bonus, small role, A game machine that determines a game and a loss, and displays a bonus symbol and performs a special game (bonus release) after the bonus when the bonus is lost in a state where the bonus is won, is already disclosed in the basic application.

  In the present invention, a lottery table shown in FIG. 28 and a payout table (pseudo-probable battle effect) shown in FIG. 29 are used.

  FIG. 28 is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table that enables a battle effect.

  The lottery table (high probability state) in FIG. 28A, the lottery table (low probability state) in FIG. 28B, and the lottery table (stock time) in FIG. 28C are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. The relationship between the winning combination and the random number used in the symbol lottery is defined.

  For example, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, in a high probability state, a random value takes a value of 0 to 65535 at random, and a symbol lottery (internal lottery) according to the timing when the start lever 9 is operated. ), A big bonus (referred to as “BB”) is won if the random value is in the range of 0 to m1 (see FIG. 28A).

  Similarly, a regular bonus (referred to as “RB”) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, bell 1 in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, and random numbers m4 + 1 to 1. Bell 2 in the range of m5, replay (random) in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, special replay 1 in the range of random numbers m6 + 1 to m7, special replay 2 in the range of random values m7 + 1 to m8 On the other hand, it is lost in the range of other values (m8 + 1 to m9 (65535)). If a big bonus or regular bonus is won, replay will be won at the same time. That is, one of the bonus flags and the replay flag are both set, and the replay symbol drawing has the highest priority, so that the big bonus symbol is not displayed. This point is also a point of inventive step of the present invention. This is because, in order to arrange replays with the highest priority, the timing of bonus release can be limited to when the game is lost or the specified number of games (the number of games on the ceiling or bottom) is exhausted.

  On the other hand, in the low probability state of FIG. 29B, replay is performed in the range of random numbers from m5 + 1 to m6 + n, special replay 1 in the range of random numbers from m6 + n + 1 to m7 + 2n, and in the range of m7 + 2n + 1 to m8 + 3n. While special replay 2 is won, it loses in the range of other values (m8 + 3n + 1 to m9 (65535)). That is, since the range where the loss occurs is reduced by 3n as compared with the high probability state, it is difficult to become a loss and is a disadvantageous state for the player. In addition, the winning range of the replay, special replay 1 and special replay 2 is increased by the numerical value n, respectively, by matching the appearance ratio of each replay in the high probability state and the low probability state, This is so that it is not possible to see through.

  FIG. 29 is a payout table (pseudo-probable battle effect) showing the relationship between the combination of symbols in the normal game (general game), the number of acquired medals and the operation name.

  The big bonus (BB) is a title when three “red 7” symbols are arranged on the active line. When this is won by the internal drawing of the normal game, the big bonus flag 1 is set in the flag area of the storage area of the RAM 102. Stand up. Then, when the “Red 7” symbol is aligned in the normal game after that, the number of medals won is 0, and the player enters the bonus game (Type 2 BB game: Type 2 special action continuous operation) (bonus release). When the game is finished, the game is in a stock time state in which the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 are excluded and an internal lottery is performed, so it is a blissful time for the player to feel excitement and excitement. It should be noted that instead of the second type special combination, the first type special combination may be continuously operated.

  The regular bonus is the title when “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “Cherry” symbols are arranged on the active line. If this is won in the internal drawing of the normal game, the flag area of the storage area of the RAM 102 is similarly given. Set the regular bonus flag 1 to Then, if the “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “Cherry” symbols are arranged in the normal game after that, the number of medals won is 0 and the bonus game (2 type BB game: continuous operation of 2nd type special character) is entered ( When the operation is completed, the base game is in a stock time state where the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 are excluded and an internal lottery is performed. It should be noted that instead of the second type special combination, the first type special combination may be continuously operated.

  Cherry is a title when the cherry symbol is displayed on the left drum, and one medal is obtained for each effective line (two at the upper or lower stage and zero at the middle stage because it is an ineffective line).

  Bell 1 is a title when “bell”, “bell”, and “red 7” symbols are aligned on the active line, and five medals are obtained.

  Bell 2 is a role name when three “bell” symbols are arranged on the active line, and one medal is obtained. Since a normal game requires three medals, even if the “Bell” symbol is aligned, it is deducted by two minuses.

  The replay is a role name when three replay symbols are arranged on the active line, and normally no medal is acquired (substantially equivalent to three medal acquisition), and a flag area (replay flag) ), The flag 1 is set, and a replay operation is performed by the player's operation of the start lever 9 to lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game (ordinary game) is a re-game that can be performed without inserting medals.

  Special Replay 1 is the title when “Replay”, “Replay” and “Red 7” symbols are aligned on the active line, and in the same way as replaying, the next normal game can be performed without inserting medals, When the bonus flag is not set, the high probability replay state 1 (RT1 state) is set.

  Special Replay 2 is the title when “Replay”, “Replay”, and “Cherry” symbols are aligned on the active line. Like Special Replay 1, replay is possible and high probability replay state 2 (RT2 state) Set. The RT1 state and the RT2 state use the lottery table (low probability state) shown in FIG. 29B, but only the value of n is different, and the RT2 state is more advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure for realizing the pseudo-probability change (match effect) function of the gaming machine.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee sets the stage setting value for the play rate before allowing the player to play is step S500, and the bonus (1/20) and lose (1/20) are won with high probability. It becomes a high probability zone. In a pachislot machine, the initial state is not obtained by turning the power on / off, but in a game machine or the like, the initial state is obtained by power operation.

  When the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game in step S500, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the normal game. A random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table (see FIG. 28A) to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won. Judge and flag.

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 If a winning combination is achieved as a result of an internal lottery, a pull-in for aligning the symbol of the role on the active line is started. In the case of control or conversely, if the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed so that the winning combination (bonus and small combination) symbols are not aligned on the active line. However, if the bonus flag is set, pulling the loser will draw the bonus symbol and win a bonus.

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won based on the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520, whereas the bonus is won. If it is (YES), it is determined whether or not it is a losing (generally also referred to as “pure losing”) in step S511. If it is not losing (NO), a normal game (not shown; the same applies hereinafter) until the losing is pulled. )repeat. And if it loses in step S511, it will transfer to step S540.

  In the bonus release process of step S540, the main control unit 100 releases the bonus symbols in a displayable state, stores the bonus symbols displayed on the drum unit 2 in the RAM 102, and then a bonus game (special game) Then, the second type special combination is continuously operated, and when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (253 for BB, 126 for RB), the process proceeds to step S541.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus stored in the RAM 102 in step S541 is a big bonus (red 7 symbol). If the bonus is a big bonus, the first continuous game number (for example, 30 games) is set in step S542. On the other hand, if it is not a big bonus (that is, if it is a regular bonus), a second continuous game number (for example, 10 games) is set in step S543, and the process proceeds to step S550. In other words, the longer the number of continued games, the more advantageous for the player, and expecting a big bonus.

  When the main control unit 100 notifies the sub-control unit 160 that the base game is in the stock time state in step S550, the sub-control unit 160 informs that effect on various display devices and lamps. Further, the main control unit 100 uses the lottery table (stock time) of FIG. 28C to win a bonus with a high probability (1/20), while having a low probability (1/300) of a loss. By winning the game, all the set number of continuous games can be digested without releasing the bonus. In this case, both the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 are excluded (or with an extremely low probability of about 1/65000) and the internal lottery is performed. Exclusion means that the probability is 0 (zero).

  When one game of the normal game (stock time) in step S550 is performed, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S551 and determines whether or not a bonus is won (a flag is set). If it is lost in S552, the process proceeds to a bonus release process in step S540. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won in step S551 or if it is not lost in step S552, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S560 and determines whether or not the number of continued games has been consumed (reached to the ceiling). To do. Then, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S550 if it has not been digested, and ends the stock time (RT) if it has been digested, newly sets the internal state relating to the lottery, and proceeds to step S500. To do. This internal state is the above-described high probability zone, and the lottery table (high probability state) in FIG. 28A is used to win the bonus (1/20) and the loss (1/20) with a high probability. .

  If any bonus is won at the stock time of step S550, if a loss is drawn at step S511, the bonus release process of step S540 will be performed, and in the zone (heaven state) where the loss is won with high probability. By being there, it is possible to intensify the player's euphoria. In addition, in the stock time and the subsequent high probability zone, it is possible to give the player more excitement and excitement by playing suitable images such as battle effects and love game effects in a timely manner. On the other hand, even if the bonus is not won at the stock time, the player has a high spirit because the bonus probability is high (1/20).

  On the other hand, if the bonus is not won in step S510 (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S520 and determines whether or not the special replay 1 is won. If special replay 1 has not been won (NO in step S520), the process similarly proceeds to step S530 to determine whether special replay 2 has been won. Here, when special replay 1 or special replay 2 is subtracted, as shown below, since replay time 1 (RT1) or replay time 2 (RT2) of the humili mode is set, the player will not win the special replay. I think. If the special replay is not fortunately drawn, the process can return to step S500 in the high probability zone.

  On the other hand, if the special replay 1 is won in step S520 (YES), the main control unit 100 uses the lottery table (low probability state) in FIG. 28B in step S521 to set the internal state to RT1. Set. For example, RT1 makes it difficult to release a bonus by winning a game with a low probability of 1/300, and the number of ceiling games (the number of bottom games, which is RT (high probability replay state)) in advance. A predetermined number of times of about 1200 games). Note that the bonus is won with a high probability (1/20), but even if the bonus flag is set, the bonus will not be drawn, so the bonus will not be released (that is, the Hamari zone).

  The main control unit 100 proceeds to step S522 to determine whether or not a bonus is won (a flag is set). If the bonus is won and the game is lost in step S523, the main controller 100 performs the bonus release process in step S540. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won in step S522 or if it is not lost in step S523, the process proceeds to step S524.

  In step S524, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of continuing games has been digested (has reached the ceiling). If not digested, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S522 and continues the digested state. For example, in the next regular game, the player must win (100% win), and the process proceeds to the bonus release process in step S540. In other words, if you fall into the loop from step S522 to step S524, you will be in hell, so the player wishes to get out of this situation as soon as possible.

  On the other hand, if the special replay 1 has not been won in step S520 (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S530 and determines whether or not the special replay 2 has been won.

  If the special replay 2 is won (YES), the main control unit 100 similarly uses the lottery table (low probability state) of FIG. 28B to set the internal state to RT2 in step S531. RT2, for example, makes it difficult to release a bonus by winning a loss with a medium probability of 1/200, and sets about 600 games as the number of ceiling games. Note that the bonus is won with a high probability (1/20), but even if the bonus flag is set, the bonus will not be drawn, so the bonus will not be released.

  The main control unit 100 proceeds to step S532 to determine whether or not a bonus is won (a flag is set). If the bonus is won and the game is lost in step S533, the main controller 100 performs the bonus release process in step S540. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won in step S532 or if it is not lost in step S533, the process proceeds to step S534.

  In step S534, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of continuation games for digestion has been digested (has reached the ceiling). If not digested, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S532 and continues the digestion state while digesting. If it is, the game is surely won (100% win) in the next normal game, and the process proceeds to a bonus release process in step S540. Although two types of special replays have been described, the number of special replays may be further increased to provide three or more, or may be reduced to one humor state.

  As shown in FIG. 40 of Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-066684 (filing date: March 14, 2008), which is the basic application of the domestic priority claim of the present application, at least the first bonus (probability bonus) ), 2nd bonus (ordinary bonus), small role, replay and loss, and if any of the bonuses are lost, the bonus symbol will be displayed on the display and a special after bonus A gaming machine for performing a game has already been disclosed in the basic application.

  The improved invention of the present application also uses the payout table shown in FIG. 29, but the lottery table is slightly different from that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure for realizing a pseudo-probability change (high-precision effect) function of a gaming machine.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee has set the stage setting value of the payout rate before allowing the player to play is step S600, and the internal state immediately before is stored in the backup RAM, and is taken over as it is. However, when the ROM is replaced or the backup power is cut off, the initial state is easily pulled with a high probability. That is, this initial state is a non-replay time state that is not a high-probability replay state, and when the number of ceiling games is reached as will be described later, the initial state is returned to and the bonus is released with a high probability.

  First, when the RAM 102 for data backup is initialized (cleared) by performing ROM exchange or the like, the main control unit 100 sets the internal state to a non-replay time state with a loss probability of 1/30.

  When the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game in step S600, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the normal game. Then, random lottery (internal lottery) is performed in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and the random number lottery value is compared with the lottery table to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won and a flag is set.

  Then, the main control unit 100 rotates the drum unit 2 all at once, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c (in this embodiment, each drum has 21 If a winning combination is achieved as a result of an internal lottery, a pull-in for aligning the symbol of the role on the active line is started. In the case of control or conversely, if the winning combination is not established, avoidance control is performed so that the winning combination (bonus and small combination) symbols are not aligned on the active line. However, as will be described later, when the bonus flag is set, when the loss is drawn, the bonus symbol is drawn and the bonus is released (winning).

  The main control unit 100 wins the game if the same symbol is displayed on the window 3 along the active line in each variation display game of the normal game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the apparatus and discharged from the medal payout opening 16. Then, the normal game process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus has been won by the flag. If it has not been won (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S612, while if the bonus has been won. (YES), the process proceeds to step S640.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S640, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the winning bonus is the big bonus 1 (bonus 1), and if it is the big bonus 1, the internal state is set to RT1 (replay time 1) in step S650. On the other hand, if it is not the big bonus 1 (inevitably, it becomes the remaining big bonus 2; however, there is no problem even if this is called a regular bonus). In step S660, the internal state is set to RT2 (replay time 2). Set.

  When the main state is set to RT1 in step S650, the main control unit 100 merely sets the probability of drawing a loss to a high probability of about 1/30, for example, and does not set the number of RT1 continuous games (the number of ceiling games). . As a result, in step S652, the average game loses once every 30 games (that is, there is no need to set the number of continuous games), and then the process proceeds to step S654 to release (win) a big bonus. Although not shown in the drawing, if no losing is drawn in step S652, step S652 is repeated until the base game is played and the losing is drawn.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S654, in the big bonus 1 release process, the bonus symbols are displayed in a displayable state, and the bonus control is released on the active line of the window unit 3 and displayed on the window unit 3. The bonus symbol is stored in the RAM 102, and the bonus game (special game) is continuously operated with the first type special character or the second type special character, and the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (253 for BB1). At the time, the process proceeds to step S656.

  Since the bonus stored in the RAM 102 in step S656 is the big bonus 1 (red 7 symbol), the main control unit 100 sets the loss probability as an internal state (RT3) after the big bonus 1 with a probability of about 1/50, for example. In addition, the continuous game number (the number of ceiling games) of the replay time is set to about 150 games, for example. If a normal game is played and the number reaches the number of continuation games (ceiling games) 150, the replay time ends, the replay probability is normal (1 / 7.3), and the loss probability is very high. Therefore, a normal state (non-replay time state) in a high state (for example, about 1/5) is obtained, so that a bonus that is established by subtracting a loss with a very high probability is released.

  On the other hand, when the internal state is set to RT2 in step S660 (NO in step S640), the main control unit 100 fixes the probability of drawing a loss and the number of continuation games (number of ceiling games) in RT2 to the current values. (That is, the current value is not changed at all until BB2 is released.) As a result, when the loss is subtracted with the currently fixed loss probability in step S662 or the number of continuing games is exhausted (reaching the number of ceiling games) in step S663, the process proceeds to step S664 to release the big bonus 2 (winning) To do.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S664, in the big bonus 2 release process, the bonus symbol is displayed in a displayable state, and the bonus is released on the active line of the window unit 3 and displayed on the window unit 3. The bonus symbol is stored in the RAM 102, and the bonus game (special game) is continuously operated with the first type special character or the second type special character, and the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (153 for BB2). At the time, the process proceeds to step S666.

  Since the bonus stored in the RAM 102 in step S666 is the big bonus 2 (red 7, red 7, cherry symbol), the main control unit 100 sets the loss probability as, for example, 1/2 as the internal state after the big bonus 2 (RT4). The number of continuous games (number of ceiling games) with a probability of about 150 and replay time is set to, for example, about 450 games. As with Big Bonus 1, when the number of normal games reaches the number of ceiling games of 450 games, the replay time ends, and the normal state (non-replay time) with a replay probability of 1 / 7.3 and a loss probability of about 1/5. State), the lost bonus is released with a very high probability.

  In this way, the main control unit 100 sets the loss probability to 1/50 and the number of ceiling games to 150 games as the internal state after the big bonus 1 (RT3), while the internal state after the big bonus 2 (RT3). As RT4), the loss probability is set to 1/150 and the number of ceiling games is set to 450 games. For example, a big bonus 3 may be provided as an intermediate big bonus between the big bonus 1 and the big bonus 2. In that case, if the internal state after the big bonus 3 is set to an intermediate state such as a loss probability of 1/100 and the number of ceiling games of 300 games, the preference and game play increase.

  The main control unit 100 sets either the internal state RT3 in step S656 or the internal state RT4 in step S666, and when the process proceeds to step S600, the main process of the normal game described above is executed. For example, even if the internal state is RT3 or RT4, if the big bonus 1 is won here, the internal state becomes RT1 (the number of ceiling games is maintained as it is), which is a very advantageous and most preferable state for the player. . On the other hand, if the big bonus 1 is released and the internal state is RT3 and the big bonus 2 is won, the internal state is fixed at RT3, which is advantageous and favorable for the player. If the state is RT4 and the big bonus 2 is won, the internal state is fixed at RT4 and becomes a normal state that is relatively favorable for the player.

  However, when the process proceeds to step S600 and the big bonus is not won, the process proceeds from step S612 to steps S620 and S630, and these steps are looped until the bonus is drawn.

  In step S612, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the special replay state (the special replay wins and the RT is already set). If the special replay state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S600, while in the special replay state. If not, the process proceeds to step S620.

  Even if the internal state is RT3 or RT4 after the bonus, if the special RP1 (special replay 1) has won in step S620, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S622, and after the special RP1 While RT5 is set as the internal state, if it is not won, in step S630, if special RP2 (special replay 2) is won, the process proceeds to step S632, and RT6 is set as the internal state after special RP2. The process proceeds to step S600.

  In step S622, the main controller 100 sets the internal probability (RT5) after the special RP1 to a loss probability of, for example, 1/400 and a replay time continuous game number (the number of ceiling games) of, for example, 1200 games. In step S632, as the internal state (RT6) after the special RP2, the loss probability is set to 1/200, for example, and the number of continuous games (the number of ceiling games) of the replay time is set to 600 games, for example. Note that a special RP3 may be provided as an intermediate special replay between the special RP1 and the special RP2. In that case, when the internal state after the special RP3 is set to an intermediate state such as a loss probability of 1/300 and a ceiling game count of 900 games, the preference and game play increase.

  The main control unit 100 sets either the internal state RT5 in step S622 or the internal state RT6 in step S632, and when the process proceeds to step S600, the main process of the normal game described above is executed. For example, regardless of whether the internal state is RT5 or RT6, if the big bonus 1 is won here, the internal state becomes RT1 (the number of ceiling games is maintained), which is easy to lose, which is very advantageous for the player. It becomes a preferable state. On the other hand, if the internal state is RT5 or RT6 and the big bonus 2 is won, the internal state is fixed at either RT5 or RT6 where it is difficult to lose, resulting in an unfavorable state for the player.

  More specifically, the special state RP1 is pulled and the internal state becomes RT5, and the big bonus 2 is won and the current state is fixed in step S662. Therefore, the loss is drawn with a very low probability (1/400), or If the number of ceiling games of 1200 games is not reached in step S663, the big bonus 2 is not released (winning), so this is the worst case (large humming state). On the other hand, if the special state RP2 is pulled and the internal state becomes RT6 and the big bonus 2 is won, the current state is fixed at step S662, but the loss is slightly reduced (1/200), Alternatively, if the number of ceiling games as shallow as 600 games is reached in step S663, the big bonus 2 is released (winning), so this is in a small state.

  In other words, after releasing the big bonus, in the normal game in which a suitable RT internal state is set, the special RP is drawn first, and then the big bonus drawn first is the big bonus 2 only. On the other hand, if the big bonus is drawn first, or if the big bonus 1 is drawn even if the special RP is drawn first (if the big bonus 2 is not drawn), a chance state (high probability state) is obtained.

  In the gaming machine and the probability variation method according to the present invention, the winning symbol is displayed on the window 3 as described above, so that the player can know which special RP has won, while a plurality of bonuses are displayed. It is not possible to know at which timing any of these was won internally (the bonus flag was set). Only the gaming machine knows the timing and type of the internal winning of the bonus, and using this fact, the gaming machine can effectively produce effects for the player.

  For example, after the big bonus 2 is over, the player is in the internal state (RT4), but when the special RP1 symbol is displayed on the window 3 in the 20th game, the player will be discouraged, but before that, You should hope that one of the bonuses is won or that you win the Big Bonus 1 first. This deep psychology is used to produce a skill that provokes gambling.

  In other words, if the special state RP1 is pulled in the 20th game and the internal state becomes RT5, and the big bonus 2 is won in the 25th game and becomes a big humiliation state, As described above, the display effect device 11 displays “high probability” at about the 50th game. A player who sees this “high probability” display will burn with a keen heart, but the gaming machine turns off the “high probability” display at about 80 games when 30 games are displayed continuously. Similarly, if the display directing device 11 displays “high probability” on the approximately 120th game as if the big bonus 2 was won internally before the special RP1 on the gaming machine, the player would shoot again It will burn your heart. Conversely, if Big Bonus 1 is won internally or Big Bonus 2 is won internally before Special RP1, the display effect of “high probability” can be continued until the bonus is released. it can. Also, even if the gaming machine is left unplayed in the hall, a plurality of special RPs are provided, so that the next player who sits down cannot know the number of ceiling games accurately. .

  As shown in FIG. 40 of Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-066684 (filing date: March 14, 2008), which is the basic application of the domestic priority claim of the present application, at least the first bonus (probability bonus) ), 2nd bonus (ordinary bonus), small role, replay and loss, and if any of the bonuses are lost, the bonus symbol will be displayed on the display and a special after bonus A gaming machine for performing a game has already been disclosed in the basic application. In other words, in a state where the bonus and the small combination are won at the same time, the small combination symbol is preferentially controlled on the active line. Therefore, when a variable display game for changing a plurality of symbol sequences on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is started and a bonus combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected by lottery, a stop operation is performed for each symbol sequence. If, on the other hand, the small winning symbol that has been won internally is stopped on the active line, but the small winning symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the bonus winning symbol that has been internally won will be stopped on the active line. In addition to performing pull-in control so as to be stopped, a gaming machine in which the internal winning combination is established when the small combination symbol or the bonus combination symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination on the active line is already in three basic applications. Disclosure.

  In addition, as a game machine that performs pull-in control to stop at the active line with the B role being given priority over the A role and B role as at least two types of lottery in the variable display game, a revolving game The machine will be taken up, and a bonus combination will be applied as the A combination and a small combination will be applied as the B combination.

  FIG. 32 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round on the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  Each swirl belt has 21 symbols in a different arrangement, and the bonus red “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Green 7”, and various small roles “Red Bell” , "Blue Bell", "Green Bell", watermelon and replay that replays are drawn. The discarded symbols do not form a role even when stopped on the active line, and “N” is printed in a light gray, for example, in a circle so that the player does not stand out.

  FIG. 33 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drums are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of game medals inserted.

  FIG. 33 (B) is an effective line when a prescribed number of game medals are inserted (only for three general games: during non-actual operation), in the order of left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c. First line (upper, middle, lower: lower right), second line (lower, middle, upper: upper right), third line (upper, middle, upper: V-shaped) and fourth line (lower, middle, (Lower row: Inverted V-shape) is effective.

  FIG. 33C shows an effective line when a prescribed number or two of game medals are inserted during the bonus game, and the first line and the second line are effective.

  FIG. 34 is a payout table (AT) in the normal game, FIG. 35 is a combination table of condition devices, and FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

  When all three drums are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operating on an effective line (see FIG. 33) according to the number of inserted game medals.

  (1) First bonus: Any of (red 7, blue 7, green 7) on the left drum 2a, (red 7, blue 7, green 7) on the middle drum 2b, (red 7 on the right drum 2c) , Blue 7 or Green 7) (27 types in total) stops on the active line, the number of acquired games is 0 and the first bonus game is awarded thereafter. This first bonus ends when, for example, the winning probability is 1/36, the prescribed number of inserted first bonus games exceeds 1, and the number of payouts exceeds 59. When the first bonus group is won internally by lottery, all 27 first bonus condition devices are activated.

  (2) Second bonus: either left drum 2a (black bar), middle drum 2b (red 7, blue 7, green 7) or right drum 2c (red 7, blue 7, green 7) (9 types in total) stops on the active line, the acquired number is 0 and the second bonus game is awarded thereafter. This second bonus ends when, for example, the winning probability is 1/300, the prescribed number of second bonus games is two, and the number of payouts exceeds 359. When the second bonus group is won internally by lottery, all nine condition devices for the second bonus are activated.

  (3) Replay: The name of the role when the replay symbols are aligned on the active line. In response to this, no medal is acquired, flag 1 is set in the flag area, and replay is activated. By the player's operation of the start lever 9, the next game can be played without inserting medals. When this replay is won internally and replays are established three times in succession, an assist stock lottery (AT stock lottery) is performed inside the gaming machine. The AT stock lottery timing is the next game after two consecutive re-games are established: (a) at or immediately after the re-game is won when the start lever is operated, and (b) the operation of the third stop button. The time or the time of separation is considered. If a triple lip (three consecutive replays) is established, the player recognizes that the AT stock lottery will be held, and feels excited about the expectation of bonus release by winning.

  (4) Chance / Watermelon: A title when watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line, and the number of acquired coins is 10 per line. When the chance watermelon group wins in the lottery, one chance watermelon condition device is activated, and an assist stock lottery (AT stock lottery) is performed inside the gaming machine. The stop operation of the left stop button 10a stops (watermelon) in the upper stage of the left drum 2a, and the stop operation of the middle stop button 10b stops (watermelon) in the middle stage of the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c rotates from top to bottom. Assume that it is medium (see FIG. 36A). Depending on the timing of the stop operation of the left stop button 10a, (watermelon) may stop at the lower stage of the left drum 2a (not shown).

  In the state of FIG. 36 (A), when any of red 7, blue 7 and green 7 is aimed near the frame of the window 3 and the right stop button 10c is operated, (watermelon) stops at both the upper and lower stages. (See FIG. 36B). When the right stop button 10c is operated at other timings, only one (watermelon) stops at the lower stage or the upper stage (see FIG. 36C showing the lower stage stop). FIG. 36 (B) shows two effective lines and FIG. 36 (C) shows one effective line. Since the maximum payout number is 10, the acquired number is 10 regardless of the number of effective pay lines. .

  (5) Normal / Watermelon: Similar to Chance / Watermelon, this is the title when the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line, and the number obtained is 10 per line. When the normal / watermelon group wins in the lottery, one normal / watermelon condition device is activated, but even if this normal watermelon is won internally, the AT stock lottery will not be performed. The stop operation of the left stop button 10a and the middle stop button 10b causes (watermelon) to stop on the active line (see FIG. 36A). In the state of FIG. 36A, even if the right stop button 10c is operated by aiming at any of red 7, blue 7 and green 7 on the frame, the upper (watermelon) slides and stops at the lower stage. (See FIG. 36C). Therefore, when the watermelon symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b, if the player is an intermediate or higher player, either red 7, blue 7, or green 7 is used as the frame of the window portion 3. By aiming near the top and looking at the stop state or the slip state, it is possible to determine whether the internally selected watermelon is a chance watermelon or a normal watermelon. Here, if the chance watermelon shown in FIG. 36 (B) is displayed, the player feels intense like the triple lip.

  (6) Single piece role 1: The left drum 2a has one of the bonus symbols (red 7, blue 7, green 7), the middle drum 2b has any (red bell, blue bell, green bell), right drum 2c Any one of (red bell, blue bell, green bell) (a total of 27 types) stops on the active line, and the number acquired is one. Since the prescribed number of general games is 3, even if any one winning combination 1 wins, the deduction is minus two. When the one-piece combination group 1 is won internally by lottery, all 27 condition devices for the single-piece combination 1 are activated.

  (7) Single-piece role 2: Any of (red bell, blue bell, green bell) on the left drum 2a, any of bonus symbols (red 7, blue 7, green 7) on the middle drum 2b, right drum 2c Any one of (red bell, blue bell, green bell) (a total of 27 types) stops on the active line, and the number acquired is one. Similarly, minus two minus. When the single winning combination 2 is won internally by lottery, all 27 condition devices of the single winning combination 2 are activated.

  (8) Single-piece role 3: Bonus symbol on the left drum 2a (red bell, blue bell, green bell), middle drum 2b (red bell, blue bell, green bell) or right drum 2c Any of (Red 7, Blue 7, Green 7) (27 types in total) stops on the active line, and the number of acquired sheets is one. Similarly, minus two minus. When the one-piece combination group 3 is won internally by lottery, all 27 condition devices for the single-piece combination 3 are activated.

  (9) Single-piece combination 4: Unlike the single-piece combination groups 1 to 3, it does not include any bonus symbols, and either the left drum 2a (red bell, blue bell, green bell) or middle drum 2b One of (red bell, blue bell, green bell), one of (red bell, blue bell, green bell) on the right drum 2c (a total of 27 types) stops on the active line, and the number acquired is 1 It becomes. Similarly, minus two minus. When the one-piece combination group 4 is won internally by lottery, all 27 condition devices of the single-piece combination 4 are activated.

  (10) Single-piece role group 5: One drum consists of one of three types of bonus symbols, one drum has two types of bell symbols, and one drum has all three types of bell symbols. A total of 33 condition devices are activated, consisting of 6 types of 1 small role (that is, 6 out of 1 single role 1 to 3) and all 27 types of single roles 4 To do. When one bonus group 5 is elected while the first bonus has been won internally, the first bonus is established (actual agent continuous activation device is activated) depending on the order and timing of the stop button operation, On the contrary, one small role will win.

  (10-1) Single-piece role group 5-1: Red drum 7a for bonus symbol on left drum 2a, (Blue bell, green bell) for middle drum 2b, Red bell, blue bell, green for right drum 2c Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-2) Single-player group 5-2: Red drum 2a for bonus symbol on left drum 2a, (red bell, green bell) for middle drum 2b, red bell, blue bell, green for right drum 2c Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-3) Single-piece role group 5-3: The left drum 2a has a bonus symbol of red 7, the middle drum 2b has (red bell, blue bell), and the right drum 2c has (red bell, blue bell, green) Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-4) Single-piece role group 5-4: Bonus symbol red 7 for left drum 2a, middle drum 2b (red bell, blue bell, green bell), right drum 2c (blue bell, green) Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-5) Single-piece role group 5-5: Red drum 7a for bonus symbol on left drum 2a, red drum, blue bell, green bell on middle drum 2b, red drum, green on right drum 2c Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-6) Single-handed role group 5-6: The left drum 2a has a bonus symbol of red 7, the middle drum 2b has one of (red bell, blue bell, green bell) and the right drum 2c has (red bell, blue Any of (6 types) of bells, and all (27 types) of condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being operated simultaneously.

  (10-7) The one-piece combination group 5-7 to the one-piece combination group 5-12 exchanged the left drum design and the middle drum design of the one-piece combination group 5-1 to the one-piece combination group 5-6. It corresponds to the thing. For example, in the one-piece group 5-7, the left drum 2a is either (blue bell, green bell), the middle drum 2b is bonus symbol red 7, and the right drum 2c (red bell, blue bell, green bell) Any one of (6 types) and all (27 types) of condition devices in the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of operating simultaneously.

  (10-8) The single piece group 5-13 to the single piece group 5-18 have replaced the left drum design and the right drum design of the single piece group 5-1 to the single piece group 5-6. It corresponds to the thing. For example, in the one-piece group 5-13, the left drum 2a is either (red bell, blue bell, green bell), the middle drum 2b is either (blue bell, green bell), or the right drum 2c is a bonus symbol. The red 7 and all (27 types) condition devices of the single-piece combination group 4 are in a state of being simultaneously operated. Therefore, there are 18 types of single-piece combination group 5-1 to single-piece combination group 5-18.

  (10-9) The single symbol group 5-19 to the single symbol group 5-36 replace the bonus symbol red 7 of the single symbol group 5-1 to the single symbol group 5-18 with the bonus symbol blue 7. It corresponds to the thing. Therefore, there are a total of 18 types of the single piece group 5-19 to the single piece group 5-36.

  (10-10) The single symbol group 5-37 to the single symbol group 5-54 replace the bonus symbol red 7 of the single symbol group 5-1 to the single symbol group 5-18 with the bonus symbol green 7. It corresponds to the thing. Therefore, there are a total of 18 types of the one-sheet combination group 5-37 to the one-sheet combination group 5-54. Accordingly, there are a total of 54 types of one-piece combination groups 5.

  Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and flowcharts.

  FIG. 37 to FIG. 42 are schematic diagrams showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

  When the first bonus is won internally and all 27 types of bonus flags are set, and this single-player group 5-1 wins, the player plays the red 7 symbol (No. 2: Figure) of the left drum 2a. When the left stop button 10a is operated at the first stop (see the left figure in FIG. 37A), the main control unit 100 pulls the red 7 symbol into the upper stage of the left drum 2a and stops. (See the right figure in FIG. 37A). When the player operates the left stop button 10a at the first stop while aiming at the red 7 symbol (No. 2) of the left drum 2a in the middle (see the left diagram in FIG. 37B), the main control unit 100 The red 7 pattern is pulled into the lower stage of the left drum 2a and stopped (see the right figure in FIG. 37B). This is because the main control unit 100 gives priority to the small winning symbol (red 7) that is won internally and stops it on the active line. Note that the reason why (red bell) of the same small role symbol is not drawn on the active line is that the small role symbol (red 7) is also the bonus symbol red 7 that is selected at the same time. This is because priority is given to the combination of a small role and a bonus (red 7) over a role alone (red bell).

  Next, in the state shown in the right figure of FIG. 37 (A) or the right figure of FIG. 37 (B), the player aims the red 7 pattern (No. 8: see FIG. 32) of the middle drum 2b on the frame, When the middle stop button 10b is operated in the stop state (see the left diagram in FIG. 38A and the left diagram in FIG. 38B), the main control unit 100 pulls the red 7 symbol into the middle stage of the middle drum 2b and stops it. The bonus is reached (see the right diagram in FIG. 38A and the right diagram in FIG. 38B). The reason why the main control unit 100 draws the bonus symbol red 7 on the active line is that the winning (red bell) exists in the drawing range, but the elected small role symbol (blue bell) or ( The green bell) is not within 4 frames of the drawing range, and a small role with a high priority cannot be won. Therefore, a pull-in control (that is, a bonus role symbol) This is because stop control is performed.

  When the player appropriately operates the right stop button 10c at the third stop (appropriate hitting not aiming at the symbol, hitting the father) in the state of the right figure in FIG. 38 (A) or FIG. 38 (B) right, The control unit 100 pulls one of the first bonus symbols (red 7), (blue 7), or (green 7) into the upper or lower stage of the right drum 2c and stops it, so that the first bonus is always established. .

  For example, in the state shown in the right figure of FIG. 38 (A), the player operates the right stop button 10c in the third stop when the red 7 symbol (No. 2: see FIG. 32) of the right drum 2c comes on the frame. Then (see the left diagram in FIG. 39 (A)), the main control unit 100 draws the red 7 symbol into the upper stage of the right drum 2c and stops it, and on the V-shaped third line (red 7, red 7, red 7). To establish the first bonus (see the right figure in FIG. 39A). Further, in the state shown in the right diagram of FIG. 38A, when the player has the red 7 symbol (No. 2: see FIG. 32) of the right drum 2c near the middle stage, the player operates the right stop button 10c in the third stop. Then (see the left diagram in FIG. 39B), the main control unit 100 draws the red 7 symbol into the lower stage of the right drum 2c and stops it, and on the first line that descends to the right (red 7, red 7, red 7). To establish a first bonus (see the right figure in FIG. 39B). From the state shown in the right diagram of FIG. 38 (A), the main control unit 100 displays the blue 7 symbol on the upper stage (see FIG. 40 (A)) or lower stage (see FIG. 40 (B)) of the right drum 2c, and the green 7 design. Since the player is stopped at either the upper stage (see FIG. 40C) or the lower stage (see FIG. 40D) of the right drum 2c, the player presses with the third stop operation (operation of the right stop button 10c). There is no need.

  On the other hand, when the single bonus group 5-1 is won in the state where the first bonus is internally won, the red 7 symbol (left drum 2a) described above (in spite of the chance to align the bonus symbols). When the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop button 10a at a timing other than the timing at which No. 2: Refer to FIG. 32 is positioned on the upper to middle of the frame, the main control unit 100 does not establish the first bonus.

  For example, when the player operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop while aiming the blue 7 symbol (No. 9: see FIG. 32) of the left drum 2a on the frame for trial of luck (see FIG. 41A). The main controller 100 pulls the small blue bell symbol into the upper stage of the left drum 2a and stops it (see FIG. 41B). After that, no matter what timing the player operates the stop button 10b during the second stop, and finally operates the right stop button 10c at the third stop, the main control unit 100 has three types of bell symbols. One is pulled into the middle stage of the middle drum 2b and stopped (in this case, “green bell”: see FIG. 41C), and one of the three types of bell symbols is pulled into the upper or lower stage of the right drum 2c. Stop (in this case, “red bell” at the top: see FIG. 41D). As a result, (a blue bell, a green bell, and a red bell) are aligned on the third line, and one small role wins. This is the first stop operation of the left drum 2a, and the symbol (red 7) that serves as a small role and a bonus is not in the drawing range, and the main control unit 100 has a single blue symbol (blue bell) in the drawing range. ) Is stopped on the active line.

  Similarly, when the player operates either the middle drum 2b or the right drum 2c in the first stop operation (see the left diagram in FIG. 42A and the left diagram in FIG. 42B), the main control unit 100 Pulls one of the three types of bell symbols into the middle stage of the middle drum 2b and stops them (in this case, “Blue Bell”: see the right diagram in FIG. 42A), or one of the three types of bell symbols to the right The drum 2c is pulled into the upper stage or the lower stage and stopped (in this case, “blue bell” in the lower stage: see the right figure in FIG. 42B). After that, no matter what procedure and timing the drum is stopped, the main control unit 100 draws the winning small symbol of the bell on the active line, so that any one A small role is won (see, for example, FIG. 41D).

  As a result, the bonus will be released only when one of the 54 types of single-player groups 5 is won while the first bonus is won internally, but even at that time, the player stops the drum. If the operation is not performed with the correct procedure and timing, the main control unit 100 does not release a bonus. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 notifies the sub-control unit 160 of the operation procedure and timing by using commands, data, etc., and the sub-control unit 160 wins an arbitrary opportunity (AT lottery, use of the specified number of games, selection game) By notifying the player at the time), the bonus can be released continuously. For example, in a general game, if the probability that any one of the single-player groups 5 wins is 1/4, when the first bonus flag is set, the player accidentally stops the operation with the correct operation procedure and timing. The probability of performing is about 1/216 (1/4 × 1/54), and this probability is the bonus release probability when AT is not stocked. However, if the sub-control unit 160 announces the operation procedure and operation timing of the stop button by video or audio, etc., if the player is an intermediate or higher player, he / she will be able to first You can be sure to align the bonus design. In other words, the sub-control unit 160 can inform the player of the stop operation method, and can arbitrarily and continuously give bonuses to the four games won by one of the single-player groups 5 as frequently as once. .

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a symbol stop processing subroutine. A solid line indicates processing executed by the main control unit 100, and a broken line indicates processing executed by the sub-control unit 160.

  In the game main process in step S170 of FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 executes random number lottery in accordance with the player's operation of the start lever 9 (start signal reception timing), and the first bonus is won and When any one of the winning group 5 (single winning group 5-1 to single winning group 5-54) is won, the subroutine is called and the drum portion 2 is rotated to start the symbol variation display game.

  The main control unit 100 outputs a notification signal (command, data, etc.) in step S700, notifies the sub-control unit 160 of the lottery result and the internal state (bonus flag, number of digested games after bonus, etc.), and step S710. Migrate to

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the notification signal, it confirms whether or not the first bonus is being won by a command or data in step SS100, and if it is not being won, the sub-control unit 160 ends. Migrate to

  In step SS110, the sub-control unit 160 confirms the presence or absence of the AT stock, and if there is no AT stock, the sub-control unit 160 ends.

Sub-control unit 160 checks whether one of the one combination group 5 was elected in step SS 120, while ends if not elected, the process proceeds to step SS130 if elected.

  The sub-control unit 160 checks whether or not the condition for releasing the AT stock (invoking the AT function) is established in step SS130, and if not, the sub-control unit 160 ends. If it is established, the process proceeds to step SS140. To do.

  The sub-control unit 160 activates the AT function in step SS140, notifies the procedure and timing of the stop button operation, and ends this process. Specifically, the AT function causes the display effect device 11 to cause the player to push the first operation (middle drum red 7) and the second operation (right drum blue 7) according to the single-piece combination group 5. Display and output with sound from the speaker unit.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S710, if the stop button operation is performed according to the winning one-piece role group 5, the main control unit 100 displays a bonus symbol in step S720, but if not operated, the main control unit 100 decreases in step S730. The role symbol is displayed, and this subroutine is exited to return to the game main process. When the bonus symbol is displayed, the main control unit 100 plays a bonus game, whereas when the small role symbol is displayed, the main control unit 100 pays out one game medal.

1-turn barrel type game machine main body 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of input LED
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Replay display LED 4d
4e Error display LED
5 Medal insertion part 5a Left light transmission part 5b Right light transmission part 6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever 10 Stop button part 10a Left stop button 10b Middle stop button 10c Right stop button 11 Display effect device 12 Speaker Part 12a upper left speaker 12b upper right speaker 12c lower left speaker 12d lower right speaker 13 gaming state display LED part 14 special button 15 tray 16 medal payout port 17 logo panel part 18 medal payout device 19 door key hole 20 return button 21 transparent panel 22 design panel 23 Decorative Object 24 Electric Drive 25 Input SW Unit 26 Timekeeping Unit 27 Reflector 28 Power Supply Unit 28a Setting Key Switch 28b Error Canceling Switch 28c Power Switch 28d Keyhole 100 Main Control Unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW sensor 120 Stop button sensor 130 Medal detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Step setting unit 160 Sub control unit 161 ROM
162 RAM
180 Stop setting section

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When a variable display game is started in which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a bonus combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected internally by lottery, and if a stop operation is performed for each symbol sequence, If the winning small symbol symbol is stopped on the active line with priority, but the small bonus symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the bonus symbol symbol selected internally is stopped on the active line. In the gaming machine in which the internal winning combination is established when the small combination symbol or the bonus combination symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination on the active line.
Bonus combination comprising a combination of the bonus combination symbols only, before Symbol plurality of first Small Win comprising only combinations of small prize symbol of a plurality of types that do not contain bonus combination pattern, and the small win symbol of the first Small Win inner at least one well as drawing a plurality of second small prize for changing the bonus combination symbol, once all the part of several of the second small Win double and a plurality of the first small Win A lottery means for internal winning in the lottery,
In accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means in the variable display game and the stop operation for each symbol row, the control means for stopping the symbol drawn in the symbol row at a predetermined position,
Wherein, in a state where the bonus combination is internally won, when the selecting means is obtained by internally winning only a plurality of first small win, either the first small prize without establishing a bonus combination In the case where the bonus combination is won internally, and the lottery means wins all of the plurality of first small combinations and some of the plurality of second small combinations, If there is a bonus role symbol for the second small role in the internal winning within the number of drawn symbols in the symbol sequence for which the first stop operation has been performed , the bonus role symbol is activated without stopping the first small role symbol on the active line If there is no small part symbol of the second small part that is won internally within the number of drawn symbols of the symbol row that was stopped on the second stop operation, the bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, and then A bonus combination is established by stopping Write, if there is the small win symbol of the second small role in the internal winning within number draw frames of the second stop operation was the symbol row, without stopping the bonus combination symbols enable line on, said second small Don't establish a bonus role by drawing the small role symbol on the active line,
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The lottery means lottery a plurality of bonus combination consisting of a combination of a plurality of types of bonus combination,
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In a state where the bonus combination is internally won, when the lottery unit was won internally a portion of all of the first small role in a plurality and the plurality of second small role, in order to establish the bonus combination Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of stopping the symbol sequence,
A gaming machine comprising: When a variable display game is started in which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a bonus combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected internally by lottery, and if a stop operation is performed for each symbol sequence, If the winning small symbol symbol is stopped on the active line with priority, but the small bonus symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the bonus symbol symbol selected internally is stopped on the active line. In the symbol stop control method for a gaming machine in which the internal winning combination is established when the small combination symbol or the bonus combination symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination on the active line.
Bonus combination comprising a combination of the bonus combination symbols only, before Symbol plurality of first Small Win comprising only combinations of small prize symbol of a plurality of types that do not contain bonus combination pattern, and the small win symbol of the first Small Win inner at least one well as drawing a plurality of second small prize for changing the bonus combination symbol, once all the part of several of the second small Win double and a plurality of the first small Win A lottery step that allows you to win internally at the same time,
In accordance with the lottery result of the lottery step in the variable display game and the stop operation for each symbol row, a control step of stopping the symbol drawn in the symbol row at a predetermined position,
The control step, in a state where the bonus combination is internally won, when the selecting means is obtained by internally winning only a plurality of first small win, either the first small prize without establishing a bonus combination In the case where the bonus combination is won internally, and the lottery means wins all of the plurality of first small combinations and some of the plurality of second small combinations, If there is a bonus role symbol for the second small role in the internal winning within the number of drawn symbols in the symbol sequence for which the first stop operation has been performed , the bonus role symbol is activated without stopping the first small role symbol on the active line If there is no small part symbol of the second small part that is won internally within the number of drawn symbols of the symbol row that was stopped on the second stop operation, the bonus symbol is stopped on the active line, and then Bonus role is established by stopping operation That one, if there are small win symbol of the second small role in the internal winning within number draw frames of the second stop operation was the symbol row, without stopping the bonus combination symbols enable line on, said second Don't establish a bonus role by drawing a small role symbol on the active line,
The symbol stop control method characterized by this. In the symbol stop control method according to claim 4,
The lottery step includes lottery of a plurality of bonus combinations consisting of a combination of a plurality of types of bonus combination symbols;
The symbol stop control method characterized by this. In the symbol stop control method according to claim 4 or claim 5,
In order to establish the bonus combination when the bonus combination is won internally and the lottery means has won all of the plurality of first small combinations and some of the plurality of second small combinations. A notification step for notifying an operation procedure for stopping the symbol sequence,
The symbol stop control method characterized by including. When a change display game for changing a plurality of symbol sequences in which a plurality of symbols are drawn is started, and the combination of the A role and the B role is simultaneously elected by lottery, a stop operation is performed for each symbol sequence. If the role symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line while the role symbol is given priority, the drawing control is performed so that the role A symbol is stopped on the effective line. In the gaming machine in which the internal winning combination is established when the B role symbol or the A role symbol is displayed together in a predetermined combination,
A combination comprising a combination of only the A combination symbol, before Symbol plurality of first B auditors combination consisting only of a plurality of types of B combination pattern containing no A combination symbol, and B combination pattern of the first B officers A plurality of second B roles in which at least one of them is replaced with the A role symbol is drawn, and a part of the plurality of second B roles and a plurality of the first B roles are all collected at once. A lottery means for internal winning in the lottery,
In accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means in the variable display game and the stop operation for each symbol row, the control means for stopping the symbol drawn in the symbol row at a predetermined position,
Wherein, in a state where the A combination is internally won, when the selecting means is obtained by internally winning only first B combination of a plurality, one of the first B combination without establish A combination respect to establish, in a state in which the a combination is internally won, when the selecting means is obtained by internally winning part of all and a plurality of second B combination of a plurality of the first B combination, the If there is a second B role A symbol in the internal winning within the number of drawn symbols in the symbol row that has been stopped, the first A role symbol is not activated on the active line and the A role symbol is activated. If there is no B role symbol for the second B role currently selected internally within the number of drawn symbols in the symbol row that has been stopped, the A role symbol is stopped on the active line, and then While the stop A is established by the stop operation, the drawing-in If there is a B role symbol of the second B role that is currently elected within the number of times, draw the B role symbol of the second B role on the active line without stopping the A role symbol on the active line . Do not establish A role,
A gaming machine characterized by

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