JP4442776B2 - Game machine and probability variation method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a medal-type game machine (or slot machine) called pachislot or a slot machine that uses a pachinko ball called pachilot (or parrot) as a game medium, and its symbol display method. After the bonus game is displayed after the bonus symbol is displayed on the display section that displays various variable symbols, and the bonus game is completed, the probability that the re-player will be elected by the internal lottery is increased and the normal game is played in the high-probability re-gaming state. When a punk role is displayed in a normal game in a high probability replay state, a gaming machine or the like that performs a normal game in a normal state in which the probability that the regame role is won is lower than in the high probability replay state (also a video game) Included).

  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 game machine called a pachislot machine (cylinder-type game machine) have been actively performed in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot halls. There is also a video game using game software that imitates this gaming machine.

  For example, in a game (ordinary game) in a swivel type gaming machine, when a player operates a start lever after inserting a predetermined number of medals (game media or tokens), a bonus game or a plurality of small roles is played at that timing. A lottery is performed, and a plurality of (in many cases, three) rotating drums are rotated, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the rotating drum (usually, the plurality of symbols are pasted on three drums). This is the most advantageous game mode for the player when a specific display (for example, a red 7 pattern or a blue 7 pattern) is displayed on the active line. The game enters the big bonus game mode (BB game mode: an accessory continuous operation device). However, in most cases, a loss occurs.

  In this big bonus game (BB game), a small role game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or a regular bonus game (RB game or a jack game) is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). ) When executed, the BB game mode ends, and as a result, about 300 to 500 medals are paid out. Some BB games of gaming machines called No. 5 machines end when a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Further, when the bar symbols are arranged on the active line as the specific symbols, the RB game (the first kind special character) is executed only once, and although it does not reach the BB game, about 100 tens of medals As a player, it is the biggest concern for the player to acquire a bonus game. As a result of the internal lottery, when a bonus game is won or released, a bonus flag is set so that the flag is carried over to the subsequent variable display game until specific symbols are collected. .

  And as a result of internal lottery (internal lottery), multiple small roles (bell, watermelon, cherry and replay) are won, and when a symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination such as bell, watermelon, cherry, etc., it becomes a prize and 1 ~ While about 15 game medals are paid out, when a replay is won, a re-gaming state in which a general game can be performed without inserting the game medals is entered.

  There is also a 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 ball game machine) as a game medium.

  Further, in video games such as homes and play facilities, substitute coins called tokens are used.

  By the way, in the above-mentioned gaming machines (especially the gaming machine called No. 5 machine), the Act on the Regulation of Customs Business etc. and the Optimization of Business (Last Amendment: Act No. 55 of May 30, 2003) As a result, the winning rate is finely regulated and the gambling and gambling characteristics are extremely reduced, and the winning symbols are stopped according to the order of the design stop operation of the rotator. It is no longer possible to provide the function to perform the game, and the playability is reduced.

  In addition, the stock function for releasing bonuses continuously is prohibited by the above rules, and the gambling of the slot machine itself has been significantly lost. Is continuing. At present, the slot industry is stagnant, and the number of game halls far exceeding expectations is on the verge of bankruptcy.

  On the other hand, for the purpose of improving the game performance as much as possible, for example, in “Fist of the North Star 2” (Sammy Corporation), the net increase of the big bonus (bonus game after displaying the bonus symbol) increased to about 264 In addition, RT (replay time: a normal game played in a high-probability re-playing state where the probability that a re-player will be elected by an internal lottery when the bonus game ends) will increase significantly after the bonus ends. Has been up. As a result, the next bonus lottery was received while coins were increased, and the maximum number of RT games was extended to "3000".

  In RT, which is called the “Raoh stage” that moves after the bonus ends, navigation (navigation or guidance) of the punk small role (the role that ends RT) occurs, and the RT punk small role “Cherry” is established. (Winning or flag is raised) The left reel will shine and notify. In this announcement, the red display is turned on when it glows red, and the “Hokuto” symbol is pushed around when it glows black, so that the liquid crystal display device and the drum (display unit) are stopped so that the small part “cherry” is not displayed. .

  However, this “red 7” design or “Hokuto” design will not be too painful for the skilled person, but it will fail and RT will end (puncture). On the other hand, it is extremely difficult for amateurs, beginners, and senior citizens of slot machines, and a player who cannot do so does not even perform the slot machine itself.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, such as a gaming machine that eliminates the need for a pressing technique when removing a small puncture role in RT (commonly called “rip-pan-hazushi”). It is an issue to provide.

  As a first prior art (Patent Document 1) related to the present invention, an object is “to provide a slot machine that suppresses the disparity in the number of medals obtained among players”. Each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is rotatably provided, and a sub-symbol display unit 7 is provided in the vicinity of the display unit 3. During the bonus game, a “replay” that can be executed by the player's selection. A “mini-game” is generated that is different from the “remove” game. In this mini game, in accordance with an instruction displayed on the sub-symbol display unit 7, a specific symbol is reproduced and displayed on the sub-symbol display unit 7 by operating the sub-symbol stop means (also used as the stop buttons 13, 14, 15). If the mini-game is successful, the same effect as when the “replay removal” game is successful can be obtained without performing the “replay removal” game required for the “replay removal” game. In other words, it becomes possible to obtain a high payout process with a high probability without performing the “push” game by the player's selection. "A slot machine" has been published.

  The second prior art (Patent Document 2) has an issue of “Establishing easy-to-operate operation even for beginners”, and “The symbol combination gaming device 1 has won a prize at the upper front of the housing 2. A display panel 3 is provided for displaying the symbol combination, the number of paid-out medals, etc. On the inner side of the display panel 3 covered with a central transparent plate, a rotating display unit 4 is provided. The rotary display unit 4 is provided with three vertically long rectangular symbol display windows 5A to 5C arranged in parallel. Each of the symbol display windows 5 displays the front part of the outer periphery, and the three rotary cylinders 6A to 6C are displayed. 6C is rotatably provided, and in the rotating drum 6A disposed on the left side, a symbol display unit 39 on which the symbols 7 are printed in a line is attached to the outer periphery. A replay removal mark in the right margin of 7 Arrow is provided. This arrow since extending in the direction of rotation of the reel 6A, the player becomes easily visible. "That symbol combination gaming machine is application publication.

  As a third prior art (Patent Document 3), an object is to “relieve the tension when stopping a symbol that has been changed, and reduce the disparity in profits caused by the skill of the player”. While observing the rotating first reel, the player removes the replay on the winning line and presses the pseudo stop button at the timing when the symbol is located.When the pseudo stop button is pressed, the pseudo stop button is pressed. It is determined whether or not the timing matches the timing at which replay removal is possible when the stop button is pressed.If the two timings match as a result of the determination, if the stop button is pressed, the replay symbol The first reel is stopped so as to perform the kicking control, and the replay is successfully removed. To have.

  As a fourth prior art (Patent Document 4), the challenge is “to increase the interest of the game by causing the player to have an adventurous spirit”, and “accumulating / releasing the winning flag (BB flag) for the big bonus” In the slot machine, when the player is replayed when the regular bonus is won during the big bonus, an extra lottery is executed inside the control unit.If this extra lottery is won, the BB flag The player enters a control state in which advantageous conditions are set by the release of the player, so that even if a regular bonus for the number of winnings (three times) that can be won is not established by removing the replay, a further bonus is given to the player. A slot machine and a game control method that can be granted "have been published.

  As a fifth prior art (Patent Document 5), an object is “to create a gaming state advantageous to a player with a simple gaming procedure and eliminate monotony of the game.” “(A) In spite of the recommendation, because the player pushed forward, the 8th winning of the small role y (10-card combination) failed in the CT game and was missed. In accordance with the push recommendation, the player reverse-pressed, so that the small game y (10-card combination) is won eight times in the CT game. When stopping all reels in the game, as shown in (a), in order not to miss the small role by forward pressing, the reverse pressing as shown in (b) will surely win the small role y prize. For this reason, the rotating game machine is capable of (a) "During CT game, reverse push" to the site of the BB game window 502 shown in (b) and screen display, as well as notify that is in CT game, it recommended a reverse press to the player. "A game machine" has been published.

JP 2003-190388 A JP 2000-005376 A JP 2006-034359 A JP 2005-058346 A JP2007-282728

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 performs a bonus game after displaying a bonus symbol on a display unit for displaying various variable symbols, and when the bonus game ends, While the normal game is played in the high probability replaying state where the probability of winning the replaying player becomes high, if the punk role is displayed in the normal game in the high probability replaying state, the probability that the replaying player will win is high. In a normal game in a normal state lower than the probability re-playing state, and in a normal game in the high-probability re-playing state, a predetermined number of medals increase on average per game. in the state and the high probability re-gaming state, the defines the relation between the random number values to be used for the winning combination and the symbol lottery, while there is a range to be losing in the normal state, with high probability re-gaming state Lottery a ROM for storing a lottery table eliminating the range of a deviation, a first replay which also serves as a replay combinations and puncture auditors, the third replay of only the second replay and replay role serving as a replay combinations and puncture officers And a simultaneous winning means for simultaneously winning the first replay and the third replay, or the second replay and the third replay, and a control means for controlling the symbol display on the display unit, the lottery table, the range of the scope and losing the third replay is won in the normal state, the high-probability re-gaming state range and the second replay and third replay first replay and third replay you those selected simultaneously at the same time as a range to win, and to eliminate the range of loss, said control means, to draw a number of games to trigger the aT function in a normal game, again a high probability In skill state, if the co-winning unit was simultaneously elected the first replay and the third replay, when the second stop button or the third stop button is operated in the first stop operation, the first replay symbol displayed on the display unit, while performing subsequent normal game in the normal state, when the first stop button is operated in the first stop operation, display the third replay symbol on the display unit, subsequent normal When the game is performed in a high probability replay state, but the simultaneous winning means simultaneously wins the second replay and the third replay , the first stop button or the second stop button is operated by the first stop operation. When the second stop button is displayed, the second replay symbol is displayed on the display unit, and the subsequent normal game is performed in the normal state. On the other hand, when the third stop button is operated in the first stop operation, The third replay symbol is displayed on the display unit, and when the number of ATs selected by the lottery is not zero, the pressing order of the first stop button to be awarded by the third replay is notified.

  According to the gaming machine, the method, or the like according to the present invention, in the high probability re-gaming state, the control means performs a first operation procedure when the simultaneous winning means wins the first replay and the third replay at the same time. When the stop button is operated, the first replay is displayed on the display unit, whereas when the stop button is operated by a procedure different from the first operation procedure, the third replay is displayed on the display unit. When the simultaneous winning means simultaneously wins the second replay and the third replay, when the stop button is operated in the second operation procedure, the second replay is displayed on the display unit, while the second operation is performed. When the stop button is operated in a procedure different from the procedure, the third replay is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, since the punctuation small portion in RT can be removed by the pressing order of the operation buttons, even a beginner or the like does not need the pressing technique.

  First, the meaning of the following terms (especially the terms in the claims) is defined.

  “Normal game” refers to a game in which one game is played at a normal winning probability. Therefore, during a normal game, the player plays one game at a time with a normal winning probability.

  “Internal lottery” refers to a lottery performed by an electronic computer in a gaming machine.

  “First-class special feature” is a feature that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number or increases the probability that a conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number will operate. It means that the operation can be continued until the game result is obtained no more than 12 times.

  "Type 2 special bonus" is a bonus that activates a condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when

  “Consecutive equipment continuous operation device” is a device that can continuously operate a first-class special product or a second-class special product, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  “Bonus” means a continuous action device.

  The “special game” is also called a “bonus game” and is a game in a state where the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and is a game played with a higher winning probability than a normal game.

  The “probability variation bonus” is a bonus, and when the special game ends, the probability that the re-game is won in the internal drawing of the normal game is the predetermined first probability and the probability that the game is lost is the predetermined second probability. This means a state that changes the probability.

  The “ordinary bonus” is a bonus, and when a special game ends, a high probability replay where the probability of winning through a replay is higher than the first probability and the probability of being lost is lower than the second probability. A thing that becomes a state.

  The “puncture combination” is a winning combination that ends the high probability replay state.

  The “token” refers to an electronic token coin or an electronic medal used in an amusement facility or the like.

  “Winning” means that a predetermined combination for displaying a game medium (game medal or token or token) is displayed for a symbol.

  The “departure rate” indicates the ratio of the total number of game media acquired by the player to the total number of game media inserted into the pachislot machine, and is also referred to as a base rate. In some cases, it is also written as the starting rate.

  The “coin unit price” is calculated by dividing the total value of valuables paid for lending medals during a predetermined period (for example, one day) by the total number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine. Is the unit price per medal for the cumulative value of value paid for lending. The value of this coin unit price is used as one of the scales when managing the profit of the game hall (hall).

  The “first operation procedure” is, for example, a procedure of pressing the left stop button as the first stop operation among the three buttons of the left stop button, the middle stop button, and the right stop button.

  The “second operation procedure” is a procedure for pressing the right stop button as the first stop operation among the three buttons of the left stop button, the middle stop button, and the right stop button, for example.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case where a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine (a spinning machine or a slot machine) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that video games, video games, and the like using game software (simulation software) that imitates the operation of this gaming machine also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. The configuration described in the related art is also a part of the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof.

  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 Hard gold plating, metalizing (plating), satin tone (plating), etc. are added to the resin material to create gorgeousness. A transparent panel 21 is attached to 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 includes an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device 11 (or a video device) that performs various effects according to a game situation is fixed, an inner surface portion 22b on which a symbol display window is formed, and a light emitting display device. A bottom surface portion 22d that is bent in the inner direction of the housing 1a is formed by the lower surface portion 22c to which the bottom surface portion 22c is attached, and a left side surface portion 22e and a right side surface portion 22f that connect the bottom surface portion 22d (not shown. As shown in the figure, a deep box-like space is formed, and a three-dimensional electric type driven in accordance with the progress of the game, such as a three-dimensionally projecting decoration 23 on the bottom surface portion 22d. There is a driving object 24 (for example, an electric toy, an openable door, a bumper that moves up and down, a swinging ship, etc., which is used for presentations, regardless of 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), Super engineering plastics 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 are used.

  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. Each drum is provided with a rotating part symbol display LED, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects.

  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 obliquely, with 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. Note that a rotating body line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and is lit or blinked when winning.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a display LED block provided on the lower side of the design panel 22 on the lower side of the window 3 and includes an insertion number LED, a medal storage number display LED, a medal payout number display LED, and a navigation LED as will be described later. It consists of display LED groups.

  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. Furthermore, in the game software, the game medium is data (for example, the number of inserted medals, credit numerical data, or token) that means a game medal or a game coin, and is different from an actual game medal or game coin.

  Also, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5c are counted by a medal sorting device (not shown), and the number of inserted medals is added and the number of inserted LEDs or the number of stored medal is displayed on the display LED block 4. Displayed on the LED.

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

  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.

  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 to play a game. Further, the start lever 9 determines a desired set value selected from step values 1 to 6 (or four step jump numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7) when performing the step setting of the payout rate. Use when you want to. The start lever 9 is configured to be operated in the up / down / left / right directions. A start signal and four operation directions (up / down, left / right) are respectively received from a start SW sensor and an operation direction sensor (both not shown). An operation direction signal indicating is output. That is, the start lever 9 corresponds to direction input means for the player to input a desired direction, and the operation direction sensor corresponds to input direction detection means for detecting the direction input by the direction input means.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion which is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button section 10 is provided with three buttons, a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and the drum section 2 is operated during rotation, and corresponds to each button. The left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c can be stopped. When the stop button portion is operable, the LEDs built in the stop button 10a, the stop button 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 realized by an FPD (flat panel display) such as a color display using a cathode ray tube, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence). In addition, various video effects relating to the spinning game (production of video selected from a plurality of effect videos), notification of necessary information, and the like can be performed. It should be noted that the display effect device 11 displays a telop of lyrics based on video data read from the ROM 161 during a BGM performance after a BB or a big hit winning.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit, which is composed of 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 1b Sounds a warning when is open. Although not shown, a protective speaker grill is actually attached so as to cover the entire upper surfaces of the lower left speaker 12c and the lower right speaker 12d.

  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 while the step set value is being changed or the front door 1b is open. In addition, since the 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, it is light that colorful light circulates around an outer periphery seamlessly with respect to a player. It is possible to perform the production effectively.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes 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 (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 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from a medal payout device (not shown) are discharged from the medal payout port 16 and can be received up to 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.

  Reference numeral 19 denotes a special button, which is information required in accordance with various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, input information such as a fighter aircraft gun operation, a bomb drop, and a character moving direction). ) Is input by the player himself. Note that the information input by the special button 19 is given to a sub-board (sub-block), which will be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, and does not affect the game result.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes a logo display unit, which is used to display various trademarks such as a manufacturer name and a gaming machine name by sticking a seal or a film so as to cover the entire part, like the logo panel unit 17. The

  28 is a inserted medal jammed return button (also simply referred to as “return button”), and a medal payout port for game medals packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals pass following the medal insertion unit 5 Used when returning from 16.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the design panel.

  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, an intermediate surface portion 22b on which a symbol display window 3 is formed, and the display described above. A bottom surface portion 22d is formed by the lower surface portion 22c to which the LED block 4 (light emitting display device) is attached, and a decorative object or a three-dimensional electric drive object is provided on the upper surface thereof.

  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 stored game medals (number of credits) in a range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50, and a payout effect display at the time of settlement of stored medals.

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

  4d is a navigation LED that displays various effects according to the game situation. For example, the power level of the characters, the number or degree of destruction of machine guns and bombs deployed in fighters, and the volume level display (generally known as an equalizer) corresponding to sound effects are displayed. A small liquid crystal display device may be used for navigation.

  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 block diagram of the control circuit system of the slot machine (gaming machine) according to the present invention, in which 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) It is roughly divided into The main block controls the game result, and the sub-block controls the game process and various effects such as notification / display of the internal lottery result.

  For example, when the special game performed after winning the bonus is finished, the main block enters a high probability re-playing state in the subsequent general game, and a plurality of winning roles are won simultaneously, and the rotation of the rotating drum is stopped by a stop operation. At this time, the number of continuous games of the general game to be set to the high probability replay state is determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, when the number of continuing games is determined, the main block controls the probability of winning a general game with the same expected payout value of game medals.

  Then, in the general game after the special game is ended, when the random number lottery result is a win, the rotation of the rotary drum is stopped so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the sub-control unit of the sub-block described later For this purpose. The signal from the main block is output to the sub block, but conversely, no signal can be received from the sub block to the main block. This is for the purpose of countermeasures against Goto, and is stipulated by laws related to customs business regulations and business optimization.

  As will be described later (in particular, refer to FIGS. 6 and 13), the main control unit 100 executes random number lottery in accordance with the player's operation of the start lever 9 and displays a plurality of types of symbols in three columns (a plurality of columns). The symbol variation display game is started by rotating the drum section 2 (left turn belt 32a, middle turn belt 32b, and right turn belt 32c) for changing display. In this random number lottery, a small role with a payout such as a bell, cherry, watermelon, plum or the like is won, and when the player performs a stop operation of the stop button portion 10, the main control portion 100 stops the drum portion 2 and the window portion. If the same symbol is displayed side by side on any of the five active lines of No. 3, the prize is won. For example, if the number of game media payouts specified according to the type of prize is 7 bells, 2 cherries, 5 watermelons, and 8 plums, the bell symbol on the second line and the plum symbol on the third line Are displayed side by side, the main control unit 100 pays out 15 cards in total of 7 winning bells and 8 plums.

  Then, the main control unit 100 causes the bell symbol (first winning symbol) and the plum symbol (second winning symbol) to be simultaneously won by one random number lottery in the symbol variation display game, and the player performs a stop operation of the stop button portion 10. The symbols on the drum section 2 that fluctuate are stopped according to the order. When the main controller 100 wins a bell symbol and a plum symbol, for example, by random number lottery, the player presses one of the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button unit 10. When the symbol row (rotating belt) is stopped by operating, both the bell symbol and the plum symbol are displayed on the effective line of the window portion 3 of the symbol row that is stopped first. Then, one or two bell symbols (first winning symbol) are placed on the active line according to the order of the stop operation of the stop button unit 10 defined for the plum symbol (second winning symbol). ) Display and win, and pay out a total of 7 winning game media (ie, 1 or 2) as defined in the bell symbol winning (ie, 1 or 2).

  Further, the main control unit 100 counts game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5c by a medal sorting device (not shown), and adds the number of medals successfully inserted to the medal storage device (not shown). Then, the display LED block 4 is displayed on the inserted number LED or medal stored number display LED. When a predetermined number of medals are inserted by operating the max bet button 8, the predetermined number of three medals are subtracted from the stored number of game medals stored in the medal storage device and used for the medal-type game. When the payout operation is performed by the above, the game medals corresponding to the stored number displayed on the medal stored number display LED are discharged from the medal payout opening 16, and the game medals are paid out by the payout operation of the settlement button 6. Control is performed so that the operation for the type game (variable display game) is disabled (stopped state).

  The main control unit 100 confirms whether or not the stop setting unit 180 (that is, the stop setting switch) for setting whether or not the operation for the medal-type game is disabled is performed. When the game medal is paid out by the payout operation, the operation for the medal-type game is disabled, and when the game setting medal is paid out by the payout operation of the settlement button 6 when the stop setting switch is OFF, the medal-type game The operation for this is made possible (i.e., it is not in the stop state).

  The main control unit 100 counts the number of game medals paid out by the payout operation of the checkout button 6, and when the counted number of game medals reaches a predetermined number (for example, about 200), Disable operation.

  When the payout operation of the checkout button 6 is performed, the main control unit 100 starts a built-in timer, measures the time from the payout operation of the first checkout button 6 to the next payout operation, and the measured time is a predetermined time. If it does not reach (for example, about 30 minutes), the operation for medal-type game is disabled. Although this timer can be easily created by collecting the basic clocks and storing them in the RAM 102, the description thereof is omitted because it is well known.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 performs internal lottery in conjunction with the start operation of the start lever in the normal game, and at least a small role such as a probability variation bonus, a normal bonus, a bell symbol, a replay symbol replay and a symbol are arranged. Determine no loses. The main control unit 100 has a probability variation state in which a probability that a re-game is won in the internal lottery of a normal game is a predetermined first probability and a probability of becoming a loss is a predetermined second probability, and a probability that a re-game is won is A high-probability replay state in which the probability of being lost is higher than the first probability and lower than the second probability is changed by changing the value of the number in the lottery table. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability of losing is 4 / 7.3 and the probability of winning a replay is 1 / 7.3, and in the high probability replaying state, the probability of losing is 1 / 7.3. The number of places is changed so that the probability of winning is 4 / 7.3, and the number of places such as probability fluctuation bonuses, normal bonuses and small roles is kept as it is. In other words, in the high probability replaying state, the value that has been lost until now is regarded as the winning of replaying.

  When either the probability variation bonus or the normal bonus is won and the main control unit 100 loses due to the internal drawing of the normal game, the main control unit 100 displays the bonus symbol in a displayable state and displays the bonus. If the bonus symbol is a symbol related to the operation of the probability variation bonus, the special game performed after the bonus is ended and then the probability variation state is set.On the other hand, if the displayed bonus symbol is a symbol related to the operation of the normal bonus, the special game is performed. After finishing the game, a high probability replay state is set.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 100 wins a bonus game in the normal game in which various display symbols are displayed on the display unit, and after the bonus symbol is displayed, the bonus game is played. When the bonus game ends, the normal game is played in a high-probability re-gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer is increased by an internal lottery. During this RT (during a normal game in the high probability replay state), a first replay (for example, replay, replay, bell) that serves both as a replay role and a punk role or a second replay that serves as a replay role and a punk role (for example, , Bell, Replay, Replay), the RT is ended, and a normal game is played in a normal state (a state lower than the high-probability replay state) in which the re-playing role is won.

  In one normal game during RT, the main control unit 100 performs the first replay and the third replay (the RT is not punctured even if the replay is displayed only by the replaying player), or the second replay and the third replay. Have either group win at the same time.

  Then, when the first replay and the third replay are won at the same time, the main control unit 100 operates the stop button in the first operation procedure (for example, first presses either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c). When the operation button is operated, the first replay is displayed on the display unit. On the other hand, when the stop button is operated in a procedure different from the first operation procedure (for example, the operation of pressing the left stop button 10a first), the third replay is performed. Display on the display. This prevents RT from being punctured only when the left stop button 10a is first pressed. In addition, the sub-control unit 160 obtains information indicating that the first replay and the third replay are won at the same time when the internal lottery is performed from the main control unit 100 so that the player has an advantage. It is possible to prevent RT from being punctured by navigating the order of pressing by voice and image, such as “press left stop button” or “left”.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 100 wins the second replay and the third replay at the same time, the stop button is operated by the second operation procedure (for example, the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b is first operated). 2), the second replay is displayed on the display unit. On the other hand, when the stop button is operated in a procedure different from the second operation procedure (for example, the operation of first pressing the right stop button 10c), the third replay is displayed. Display the replay on the display. This prevents RT from being punctured only when the right stop button 10c is first pressed. The sub-control unit 160 obtains information from the main control unit 100 indicating that the second replay and the third replay are won at the same time when the internal lottery is performed, so that the player has an advantage. RT can be prevented from being punctured by navigating with sound and images such as “press right stop button” or “left”. This eliminates the need for a pressing technique, and even a beginner can easily remove the RT puncture by the pressing order of the operation buttons.

  The main control unit 100 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LE4280B-PA-G1 manufactured by L-Tech Co., Ltd.) on which a microprocessor incorporating a CPU is mounted, and describes a control procedure for a predetermined data table area and the entire apparatus. ROM 101 for storing the control program, and RAM 102 for forming a counter, a register, and the like and temporarily storing information necessary for control (also referred to as RWM: rewritable memory. Also includes not only internal but also external RAM) And are provided. As will be described later, the RAM 102 retains control data stored by the RAM backup power supplied via the power connector even when the power switch 170c is turned off or the power cord is disconnected. On the other hand, when the power connector itself is disconnected, power is not 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 input / output signals. Further, a sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown), and control data (for example, coin insertion data and winning status) necessary for various control of sub-blocks is connected. Data, data indicating the switch operating state of the stage setting unit, and stage setting value) are output to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 also stores the history information of the step set values in the built-in RAM 162, and the history information is backed up by a battery, so it will not disappear even if the main power is turned off.

  In particular, the sub-control unit 160 (1) counts the number of game medals increased during the special game from the inserted number data and the paid-out number data in the control data, and (2) general after the special game is finished. In the game, when the random number lottery result is winning, the auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotating drum is notified so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination, and (3) the general game after the special game is finished When the notification of auxiliary information is started, the notification of auxiliary information is terminated when the number of game medals decreased in the general game exceeds the increase in game medals in the bonus game.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 determines the difference number after the initialization and the digested variable display game 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 number of times is counted, and when the counted difference number or number of times reaches a predetermined number, the selected 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."

  When the player repeatedly hits the special button, the sub-control unit 160 receives a pulse signal corresponding to the number of repeated hits and performs a selection game lottery to determine a winning number (eg, “0” or “1”). . Then, “O, 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 the player is prompted to perform a selection operation. 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 it is a win, in the subsequent variable display game, the AT function (by the auxiliary information notification means) until the number of game media increases according to the number of inserted games, the number of differences, or the number of variable display games. Activate the function to notify auxiliary information. For example, if the difference number is minus 500, the player is notified of the winning symbol and the pressing order in the internal lottery until the number increases by 1000. In other words, if the player wins the selected game, 1000 players are guaranteed to be acquired. When the sub-control unit 160 increases by a predetermined number (or pays out a predetermined number), it terminates the AT function, initializes the difference number or the number of variable display games, and returns to the start.

  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 state of humiliation, if he wins in the selected game, he will be able to recover more than he had lost so far, and can expect a one-shot reversal that he can not endure banging . In the above, the two choices are doubled by winning, but for example, if five choices are made, it is also possible to return five times by winning, and if the player can select the magnification, the preference is further increased.

  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. The sub-control unit 160 starts a timer based on the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit, and if it does not turn ON or OFF even after a predetermined time has passed, abnormal sound and light and liquid crystal display are detected. Announce the occurrence.

  In particular, the sub control unit 160 does not have the step set value stored in the RAM 102 within a predetermined range, and after the main control unit 100 generates a warning, the sub control unit 160 transmits the step set value selected in accordance with the operation of the store clerk setting change switch. If the latest step set value stored in the RAM 162 matches the step set value that has been transmitted, the fact that they match is displayed or notified. For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays “matched with the stage setting value at the time of opening” on the display effect device 11 and generates a beep sound from the speaker unit 12, or sounds “the stage setting value at the time of opening”. "I matched." Is repeated. After that, when the step setting unit 150 is operated in a state where the sub control unit 160 displays or notifies that the sub control unit 160 matches, the main control unit 100 newly stores the transmitted step setting value in the RAM 102, The winning of the variable display game is determined using the newly stored step setting value.

  The ROM 161 stores a plurality of BGM (Background Music) data. In particular, during the big bonus game, a specially arranged BGM is selected and played in order to enhance the player's feelings. . The sub-control unit 160 receives the game start signal from the main control unit 100 and counts the number of symbol variation display games when the BGM is selected and played after the big win is won. When the number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 100 games), the first music is played as a karaoke accompaniment of the music. On the other hand, when the number is less than the predetermined number (for example, 100 games), the second music includes the singing voice and accompaniment of the lyrics of the music. Play. In other words, when BB or jackpot is won within 100 games, a song containing the singer's singing voice is played, while in 101 games or more, only karaoke without the singer's singing voice is played. As a result, when a BGM with a singing voice is played, the player can feel a sense of accomplishment that he has won a BB or a jackpot with a small number of games, and other players who have listened to the BGM also have an early BB. Or, it has the effect of inspiring to win a jackpot.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 includes 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), a time measuring unit 26, an operation direction sensor 111, a special button sensor 112, and The door abnormality signal output device 113 is connected, and the sub-control unit 160 is configured to be able to receive input signals from each of these devices and to output various data and signals to perform various controls. Yes.

  In response to the start operation of the start lever 9, the sub-control unit 160 executes random number lottery internally, and when receiving a result of big hit, small hit or lose, before the result of the random number lottery is notified In addition, a lottery is performed to determine 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 wins in the effect lottery, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect image to be displayed on the display effect device 11 from a plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 161. In particular, the video lottery table is determined so that a big hit with a high probability of 50% to less than 100% is displayed when the intense heat video is displayed, and the data is stored in the ROM 161.

  When the sub-control unit 160 loses in the random number lottery and selects the intense video as the effect image, the sub-control unit 160 does not display the intense image on the display effect device 11 when a predetermined video discard condition described later is satisfied. Control. This includes the case where the video effect is not performed.

  Moreover, the sub-control unit 160, when not displaying the intense heat image on the display effect device 11, a plurality of excluding the intense heat image or other similar intense heat images (the effect image that is a big hit with the same high probability). Re-selection is made from the effect video, or re-selection is made from the alternative effect video associated with the intense heat video.

  The operation direction sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the up / down / left / right direction in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, and performs various video effects and winning notifications according to the direction signal. 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 19 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 displays various games and their video effects and winning notifications according to the timing of receiving the ON signal. Are displayed on the display effect device 11 and 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. When the main power supply is OFF, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply, 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 is turned ON. Even in such a case, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on, so that the manager of the gaming hall recognizes the abnormal situation and checks and checks the gaming machine, etc. Appropriate measures can be taken.

  The medal detection sensor 130 includes the medal passage sensor 48 and the proximity sensor 49 described above, and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5, and the main control unit 100 outputs this pulse signal. The received number and the counter processing of the rise and fall of the pulse signal are performed, and the inserted number or credit number increased by the number corresponding to the number of pulses is displayed on the inserted number LED 4a or the medal stored number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. To control.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 outputs a pulse signal in accordance with the operation of the 1 bet button 7 or the max bet button 8, and the main control unit 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal. To do.

  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.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data related to internal winnings to the sub-control unit 160 when a small role is established, or in particular, when 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 25 denotes an input SW unit (input switch unit), which sets a warning mode when a stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, and sets a time zone in which a warning is generated or not generated. 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 that is a radio timepiece that receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and keeps accurate time, and outputs 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 displays the medal payout device 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. 18 is driven and controlled, 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 commands (game number, number of inserted medals and number of payouts) necessary for the game effect 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. ”And the special button 19 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.

  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, the AT function that is activated until the number of medals according to the counted number or the number of times in the subsequent variable display game increases. To notify the player of the auxiliary information, and then initialize the count value. 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. 5 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 signal is continuously supplied to the three phases, the suction force is generated and stopped.

  The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation methods, have a step number of 252 steps / rotation (1.42 degrees / step), and just when the main control unit 100 inputs a drive pulse signal of 504 pulses. Each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) returns one pulse from each of the spinning sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c, each of which is made of one photointerrupter and rotates once, so that the main control unit 100 Can accurately grasp the position of each drum. That is, the resolution by the 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. 6 is a 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 band 32a, a middle swirl band 32b, and a right swirl band 32c on which a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbols are effective lines in the variable display game. If it is displayed on the window 3 side by side, it will be a prize. 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 actual ones.

  FIG. 7 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 at the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  Each swirl belt has 21 different symbols on it. There are big bonus symbols such as “Red 7” and “Blue 7” and various small role symbols such as crosses, cherries, watermelons, bells, and replays. . In Unit 4, the cross is a function that triggers the release of the stock big bonus or regular bonus, and the cherry and watermelon function that triggers a lottery to shift the mode from the low probability state to the high probability state, The bell and replay have been given the opposite function, but this special function is not available in the No. 5 machine, so that the number of medals corresponding to the symbol will be paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c (not shown) are provided for the stepping motors 30a, 30b, and 30c, respectively. Since the index signal returns one pulse, the main control unit 100 ascertains the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions / symbol) based on the number of the index signal and the output drive pulse signal, and the symbol array shown in FIG. In consideration, it is always possible to recognize how much time each symbol reaches on the effective line of each drum.

  FIG. 8 is a structural block diagram of the drum portion, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be pulled in time series.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is won and the winning combination is established, the main control unit 100 performs pulling-in control for drawing in so as to align the symbols of the winning combination on the active line. .

  For example, in the state where 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 is won internally, the pattern within 4 frames from this effective line When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where “7” is positioned (see FIG. 8A), the main control unit 100 forcibly aligns this on the valid line and sets “7, 7, 7”. Pull-in control is performed so that the combination is achieved (see FIG. 8B). 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) is not started 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.

  In the example of FIG. 8, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2 c is just 4 frames above, and is arranged on the effective line as a target of pull-in control. However, this 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, since the sub-control unit 160 notifies the auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control when the random number lottery result is a win in the general game. is there.

  FIG. 9 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 9A and 9B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to avoid (or kick control) in time series.

  When the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established, the main control unit 100 does not align the symbols of the winning combination (bonus or small combination) on the active line. Perform avoidance control.

  For example, when the big bonus combination is not elected internally and the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the right diagonally lower effective line of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b (so-called “reach state”) In the case where the stop button 10c is operated in a state where the symbol "7" is located within one frame from the effective line by the "eye push" (for example, called "bita push") 9A), the main control unit 100 forcibly sets the symbol “7” one step ahead so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the active line. Avoidance control is performed (see FIG. 9B). This avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b.

  FIG. 10 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. 10 (A) shows index signals output from the respective cylinder sensors 31a, 31b and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 becomes constant at 0.751 seconds (ie, 79.9 revolutions / minute). Controlled by the unit 100.

  FIG. 10B shows the symbol position data of the rotating drum, and FIG. 10C 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.

  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 of 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. 10D 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. 11 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, 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. 11A 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. 8) or avoidance control (see FIG. 9).

  FIG. 11B shows a possible range of pull-in control. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position on the four frames from the position where the cherry symbol is just the upper stage, the main control unit 100 opens the window portion. 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. 11 (C) and 11 (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 above 4 in FIG. 11A) or a position slightly beyond the upper position, the position of the upper position is one or lower. 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. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3 and the symbol position data.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are the frame number 8 and the frame number 19 (see FIG. 7). 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. 13 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 the cherry-dew symbol on the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, 4 sheets are displayed at the top (2 sheets x 2 lines: 2nd line and 4th line), and 2 sheets are displayed at the middle stage. If (2 sheets × 1 line: 1st line) and the lower stage, 4 (2 sheets × 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) game medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the 7-paid-out bell symbols are displayed on the effective line of the window part 3, if only the middle stage is 7 sheets (7 sheets x 1 line: the first line), and the upper stage and diagonally down to the right For example, 14 game medals (7 sheets × 2 lines: the second line and the fourth line) are paid out. In other words, the game media having the number of payouts defined according to the type of winning a prize is totaled and paid out.

  FIG. 14 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 includes a command receiving unit 11a, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), and a display panel 11e. 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. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage state of the effect pattern data table stored in the ROM 11c.

  The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores an effect pattern that is the 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 result. Before the notification is sent, an appropriate effect command according to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a receives this effect command and passes it to the display effect control unit 11b. The details will be described later.

  When receiving the effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads the effect pattern 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 corresponding to the effect command on the display screen. It is configured to display. For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e indicates “night effect pattern 0” (mainly indicating that the second state has a low probability in Unit 4). The second display stage) is displayed. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays “daytime effect pattern 0” (first display stage mainly indicating that it is in the first state with a high probability. ) Is displayed. Therefore, the player is anxious to display a daytime stage that mainly shows a high probability state during the game (however, this function is not available in Unit 5, but it can be used as a mere effect). ).

  FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram of a 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 random value used for the symbol lottery.

  For example, in the case of the revolving game machine of the present invention, when the random number takes a value of 0 to 65535 at random, and the start lever 9 draws a symbol in accordance with the operation timing, the random value is 0 to m1. If it is within the range, the big bonus (BB) symbol is won.

  Similarly, a regular bonus (RB) with a random value in the range m2 to m3, a cross in the range m4 to m5, a cherry in the range m6 to m7, a watermelon in the range m8 to m9 When the random value is in the range of m10 to m11 and the random number is in the range of m12 to m13, the replay symbol is won, while the other values are “out of”.

  Normally, these numerical values of m1 to m13 are appropriately set in consideration of laws and regulations and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about “1/300”, the RB winning probability is about “1/500”, The winning probability of the cross is about 1/100, the winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, and the winning probability of bell and replay is about 1/7. In particular, in the replay time (high probability replaying state), the replay win probability is set to about “½” by changing to the larger value m14 instead of the initial value m13, while m14 + 1 to 65535. The value of is “out of”. As a result, the probability of winning a replay corresponding to a three-piece payout is greatly increased, and the probability of “out of play” is reduced. As a result, the expected payout value of game medals is greatly improved or increased during the replay time. Become. Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing this number as m13 <m14 <m15.

  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, and the main control unit is a stage setting unit. A lottery table is selected according to the step set value set by 150 and the number of inserted medals, and a bonus game and internal lottery of a plurality of small roles are executed in the variable display game. Note that the expected value that the bonus game is won in the internal lottery is the lottery table 1 <the lottery table 2 <... <The lottery table 6, as described in the low probability state and the high probability state. A high setting stand is required. However, if it is a three-sheet machine, a lottery table with one medal is not necessary.

  FIG. 17 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals in a general game.

  BB (Big Bonus) is a role name when “Red 7” or “Blue 7” BB symbols are aligned on the active line, and when they are aligned, the number of medals is 0, and the corresponding flag area is flag 1 And enter a big bonus game (BB game: operation of an accessory continuous operation device).

  RB (Regular Bonus) is an irregular name, but it is the title when the RB symbols of “Red 7, Red 7, Cross” or “Blue 7, Blue 7, Cross” are aligned on the effective line. The number of acquired medals is 0, and a flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and the player enters the regular bonus game (RB game: operation of the first type special character).

  When watermelon symbols or cherry symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 or 2 medals are obtained respectively, and when in a low probability state, a promotion lottery for shifting to a high probability state is performed. It is carried out. In addition, when shifting from the low probability state to the high probability state, the screen display is switched from the night screen (second display stage) to the day screen (first display stage) on one of the watermelon or cherry symbols determined by lottery. It is done. Even when the low-probability state shifts to the high-probability state, the second display stage may be switched to the first display stage only when the screen display switching lottery is won. However, in Unit 5, there is no such low probability state or high probability state, but it can be used as a mere presentation.

  When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, nine medals are obtained, and when in the high probability state, a relegation lottery for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

  Replay is the title when the replay symbols are aligned on the active line. Normally, no medal is acquired, flag 1 is set in the flag area, and the replay operation is performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. To lower the flag (that is, 0). In other words, the next game can be played without inserting medals, while in the case of No. 4 in the high probability state, a relegation lottery for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

  In addition, as a result of lottery of bell symbols or replay symbols being demoted, when transitioning from a high probability state to a low probability state, one of the bell symbols or replay symbols determined in the lottery, from the day screen (first display stage) The screen display can be switched to the night screen (second display stage). Even when the high probability state shifts to the low probability state, the first display stage may be switched to the second display stage only when the lottery for screen display switching is won.

  This figure does not show a cross symbol, but it has only a special function related to production and the like, and even if the cross symbols are arranged, the number of medals won is zero.

  FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The drum section 2 is arranged at the center of the casing 1a of the rotating gaming machine main body 1, and the medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) is arranged therebelow.

  A reflection plate 61 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a and a photo sensor 60 is provided at the upper left portion of the front door 1b. The photo sensor 60, the reflection plate 61, and a logic circuit (not shown) are used to cause a door abnormality. The signal output device 113 is configured. When the front door 1b is closed, the LED light emitted from the photosensor 60 is reflected by the reflecting plate 61 and detected by the phototransistor. On the other hand, when the front door 1b is opened, no reflected light is detected. The open / closed state can be recognized. In the state where the main power supply is turned off, the door abnormality signal output device 113 is driven by the power supplied from the backup secondary battery (sub power supply), and detects the abnormal opening / closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off. It becomes possible to memorize.

  Reference numeral 170 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 170c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, a variable display game can be played.

  Reference numeral 170a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate and checking the stage. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 170d and rotating it, it is possible to change from OFF to ON state or vice versa.

  Reference numeral 170b denotes 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 release switch 170b is pressed, and returns to “1” after “6” is displayed. , Turnaround display.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts and the like.

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

  The game hall side supplies power to each circuit block by opening the front door of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 and turning on the power switch 170c before allowing the player to play. The check and initial setting (for example, the stop setting flag “1”, the step setting value “1” stored in the ROM 101 and the initial value of the control data are written to the RAM 102) are executed, and the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON”. When the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played. 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) in this game-ready state, the sub-control unit 160 is not connected to the main control unit. Since the control data indicating the stage setting mode for the payout rate is not received from 100, 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. 19 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure of the gaming machine.

  An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the swing type gaming machine body 1 to turn off the power switch 170c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 170a and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 18). When the power switch 170c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after initial settings and initial checks are performed, the main controller 100 sets in step S100. It is determined whether the key switch 170a is in an ON state.

  If the setting key switch 170a is in the ON state, the main controller 100 calls the setting change subroutine in step S110 and then proceeds to step S111. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S111.

  In step S110, the game hall side inputs a stage setting value “6” of the payout rate before allowing the player to play, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and turns off the setting key switch 170a. Then, the main control unit 100 sets the set value to “6” in step S111, and executes a hardware abnormality check (initial setting), a small lot function sorting lottery, and the like.

  Further, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to perform display setting of the initial screen in the same step, for example, the sub control unit 160 displays ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command. 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).

  Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the conduction state of the two input ports (first input port and second input port) of the setting key switch 170a (two-contact switch) in step S112. If there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S121 after calling the abnormality processing subroutine in step S120. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S121 as it is.

  In this abnormality processing subroutine, the main control unit 100 does not accept coin insertion and start lever operation when the two setting key switch detection circuits are both non-conductive in a state where the game is not started ( At the same time, data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the data, the sub-control unit 160 starts a timer, and when the predetermined time of about 1 to 3 seconds has not passed, the sub-control unit 160 generates an abnormality in the sound, light, and liquid crystal display by the notification unit 38. When the abnormality is canceled by the operation of the store clerk, the abnormality notification is terminated and the process proceeds to step S113. In other words, when a Goto or the like improperly operates the setting key switch 170a, a warning notification is always given.

  Next, in step S113, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has performed a payout operation using the checkout button 6, and if so, step S121 is performed via the checkout processing subroutine in step S114. On the other hand, if not operated, the process proceeds to step S121. This settlement process will be described in detail later.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S121, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 confirms whether or not the player has inserted a required number of game medals, and has inserted a predetermined number In step S122, on the other hand, if not input, the process returns to step S121 via step S112, and waits until a settlement operation or input operation is performed (that is, steps S112 to S121 are looped).

  In step S122, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to output control data indicating that a game medal has been inserted, and outputs the control data to the sub-control unit 160 only once per game. The process proceeds to step S130 after output. That is, once the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160, the main control unit 100 always moves to step S130.

  Upon receiving this control data, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether or not to display the direction in which the start lever 9 should be operated in the direction display processing in step S123, and if so, the direction display processing subroutine. Call.

  For example, in step S123, the sub-control unit 160 performs a lottery with a winning probability of about 5% to 10%, and determines that a display effect will be performed if the winner is won. In addition, the lottery is performed with a difference in the winning probability according to the probability state so that the winning probability is about 1% to 2% in the low probability state and the winning probability is about 25% to 50% in the high probability state. (In other words, if a lottery is performed so that the display effect is more likely to be won in a higher probability state than in a low probability state), it is in a high probability state or in a low probability state depending on the frequency of the direction display effect. The player can be very enthusiastic about the subsequent variable display game.

  For example, a “daytime normal screen” is displayed on the display effect device 11, and a left arrow is additionally displayed to appeal to the player that the start lever 9 should be operated leftward. Note that not only the left direction but also right and vertical arrows are displayed as appropriate.

  In addition, when the lottery has already ended and the bonus game has been won (that is, when the bonus flag is set), a direction display effect different from the normal arrow (for example, “BONUS” is displayed on the direction display arrow). If the characters are displayed, or if the premier character, such as Princess Princess Sarah, performs the operation), the player can be excited and moved.

  When the sub-control unit 160 subsequently proceeds to step S124, the sub-control unit 160 executes the selected game process based on the inserted number data, the paid-out number data, and the variable display game number data in the control data simultaneously transmitted from the main control unit 100. .

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a selection game processing subroutine.

  When receiving the control data from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 counts the difference number after the initialization in step S200 and the number of changed display games that have been digested, and in step S210, the counted difference number and number of times are predetermined. It is determined whether or not the number has been reached (based on the count value, it is determined whether or not the selected game activation condition has been satisfied). If it has been reached, the process proceeds to step S220. To do. As for the activation condition, after the initialization, the sub-control unit 160 determines the number of differences and the number of times in advance by internal lottery (for example, 100 to 1000 or 30 to 500 games are selected by random numbers).

  In step S220, the sub-control unit 160 displays on the display effect device 11 "Do you want to start the selected game? If so, please press the special button repeatedly." The selected game is activated by making the voice utterance and the special button 19 blinks, and it is monitored whether or not the special button is repeatedly hit. At the same time, the countdown is performed 10 seconds before, 9 seconds before, and so on by display and voice, so that the player can be more nervous. On the other hand, if not repeatedly hit, the next activation condition is newly determined without initializing the count data, and this subroutine is terminated.

  When the player repeatedly hits the special button, the sub-control unit 160 asks the display effect device 11 to “determine the magnification of the selected game. Double the left stop button 10a, triple the middle stop button 10b, right “Stop button 10c is 5 times” ”, the speaker unit 12 utters that effect, and waits for the operation of the stop button unit. At the same time, the countdown is performed 10 seconds before, 9 seconds before, etc. by display and sound, and if no operation is performed during that time, the minimum magnification of 2 is automatically selected. It should be noted that this magnification increases as the count data (difference number or number of times of change display game) increases, that is, according to the difference number or number of times. For example, even if the selection game with a difference of 100 is selected with two choices (50% winning probability), the AT function will only increase by about 1.2 times when winning, so there is an advantage of playing a selected game. Few. Further, when the difference number is about 1000, not only the two choices but also the three choices or the five choices and the magnification becomes three times or five times, so the player tries to execute the selection game as late as possible. This point is also an important point to affirm inventive step.

  When the magnification of the selected game is determined, the sub-control unit 160 determines a winning value with a probability corresponding to the magnification in step S240, and executes the selected game. For example, when the player selects 2 times, first, the winning value “0” or “1” is determined, and the display effect device 11 is made to correspond to the left stop button 10a and the right stop button 10c, respectively. ○, “x”, “left, right”, etc. are displayed to prompt the player to perform a selection operation. If the magnification is 3 or 5 times, only one winning value is determined from the three numbers or five numbers, and a three-choice or five-choice game is executed.

  When the player performs the selection operation, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether or not the selected game has been won (determines whether the lottery value matches the selected value) in step S250. In the subsequent variable display game (general game), the AT function (a function for notifying auxiliary information by the auxiliary information notification means) until the number of game media increases according to the number of inserted games, the number of differences, the number of variable display games, and the winning ratio ) Is initialized, the difference number or the number of variable display games is initialized in step S270, and this subroutine is terminated. In other words, assuming that the number of inserted sheets and the number of difference sheets are 500 sheets, the AT function is activated until 1000 sheets are purely increased if the magnification is 2 times, and 2500 sheets are purely increased if the magnification is 5 times. Note that, as described above, the number of net increase is close to the expected value of the selected game according to the count value. In other words, in the case of a two-choice game, the expected value is one-half, so the number of net increase is also doubled according to the count value. Therefore, since there is a possibility that it can be recovered even if it is lost, the player expects a major reversal.

  On the other hand, if the selection game is lost, the sub-control unit 160 initializes the count data in step S270 and ends this subroutine. As a result, it returns to the initial value, so it is necessary to start over from the beginning.

  Here, returning to FIG. 19, the description of the main operation processing procedure of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be continued.

  In step S130, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever, and if started, the process proceeds to step S140, but must be started. Then, the process returns to step S112 and waits until there is a start operation (that is, loops from step S112 to step S130).

  Next, the main control unit 100 executes main processing of the variable display game in step S140. For example, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, a start signal is output from the start SW sensor 110, so that the step set value data stored in the work RAM area is first 0 to 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is within a range of 5 (the step set values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6 respectively).

  If the stage setting value is not within the predetermined range, the main control unit 100 gives a warning (character display of “EE” error, light emission and warning sound) by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. While it is generated and error processing is performed, if it is within a predetermined range, a random number lottery described below is performed to continue the variable display game.

  When this “EE” error occurs, a store clerk, such as a pachinko hall, operates the setting change switch, selects one step set value from a predetermined range, and stores it in the RAM 102. Thereafter, the main control is performed. The unit 100 determines the winning of the variable display game using the newly stored stage setting value. Further, when the step setting value is newly stored in the RAM 102, the main control unit 100 does not display the step setting value on the medal payout number display LED 4c. On the other hand, it is indirectly displayed by a sound or a video corresponding to the stage setting value (for example, in the case of the stage setting value “1”, a sound of “beep” or one bat is displayed on the display effect device 11). Is done. The control data stored in the RAM 102 is rewritten to the initial value of the control data stored in the ROM 101 and reset (initialized).

  As another example, when an “EE” error occurs, when a store clerk such as a pachinko hall operates a setting change switch and selects one step set value from a predetermined range, the sub-control unit 160 When the step set value received from the main control unit 100 matches the step set value stored in the built-in RAM, the fact that they match is displayed or notified. For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays “matched the stage setting value at the time of opening” on the display effect device 11, generates a beep sound from the speaker unit 12, or sounds “the stage at the time of opening the store”. Repeated the notification that “It matches the set value.” After that, when the step setting unit 150 is operated in a state where the sub control unit 160 displays or notifies that the sub control unit 160 matches, the main control unit 100 newly stores the transmitted step setting value in the RAM 102, The winning of the variable display game is determined using the newly stored step setting value. By doing so, the player can continue the game with peace of mind.

  Then, if the step set value is within a predetermined range, the main control unit 100 performs random lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, compares the random lottery value with the lottery table in the low probability state, It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (see the description of FIG. 16).

  Next, 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 on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The change display game for changing the plurality of symbols (in the case of this embodiment, 21 symbols are displayed on each drum) is started.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the player of the lottery result of the big hit, the small hit or the loss, and the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, the game An effect lottery is performed as to whether or not an effect display or the like is performed on the status display LED unit 13. The effect lottery process will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when the selected game is won, the sub-control unit 160 activates the AT function until a predetermined number of medals increase to assist the operation of the stop button unit. For example, by notifying the player of the operation method such as “Aim for red 7 symbols” or “middle, right, left” as the pressing order, it is easy to align the winning symbols (ie, Eliminate missing items). Then, the sub-control unit 160 ends the assist when the predetermined number of medals has increased.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 receives a bonus of BB or RB in the general game, and inserts a predetermined number of game medals, for example, in a special game (BB game or RB game) to be started thereafter. The number of game medals corresponding to the type of game (for example, 10 or 15) is continuously paid out, and when the total payout reaches a predetermined number (120 or 360), the special game is terminated and the game becomes a general game. Returning, the net number of game medals increased during the special game based on the control data (for example, coin insertion data, winning status data, payout data) transmitted from the main control unit 100 (game medal payout number-insertion number). ) Is counted and stored in the RAM 162.

  The sub-control unit 160 is notified of the random number lottery result from the main control unit 100 in the general game after the special game is finished, and when the lottery result is a win, Auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotating drum is notified so that the symbol is displayed in combination.

  In general games after the end of this special game, the AT function will be activated, so the chances of winning the winning combination will be reduced, but the expected value during the general game is designed to be low, so even if the AT function is activated, The number of game medals decreases by 0.6 per game. For example, even if there is a net increase of about 120 in the regular bonus game and the AT function is activated in the subsequent general game, if 200 games are consumed, it will decrease by 120 (−200 × 0.6).

  The sub-control unit 160 is notified of the number of inserted and paid-out information from the main control unit 100 for each game, and the number of game medals decreased in the general game from the net increase of game medals in the special game stored in the RAM 162. Is subtracted, and the assist function is terminated when it becomes negative. That is, when the sub-control unit 160 starts notification of auxiliary information in the general game after the special game ends, the sub-control unit 160 assists when the number of game medals decreased in the general game exceeds the increase in game medals. End notification of information.

  The sub-control unit 160 displays the lottery result command received from the main control unit 100, the game start signal, and the up / down / left / right direction signals output from the operation direction sensor 111 when the start lever 9 is operated. A display according to the random number lottery result and the operation direction is displayed on the effect device 11 to alert the player, and when the lottery result command is “BB winning”, the cumulative number of received game start signals is displayed. Based on this, the number of symbol variation display games required from the previous time to the current “BB winning” is counted and stored in the RAM 162.

For example, in the notice display, if the big bonus or regular bonus is won in the state where the direction display effect is not performed, the Dracula mission in the jackpot sign mode is started, the gate of the Dracula Castle is enlarged, and the Dracula Castle is displayed. Open the closed door after entering the interior and display the luxurious temple in Dracula Castle. In addition, as other premier notice displays, the character's butler is screaming “Olya” and the sound effect “Tiroro Loroan”, and the characters “BONUS” and the premier character “Sailor Princess” are displayed from the grave hole in the center of the screen. Dig up and appear.

  In addition, when performing notification display of cherry or watermelon, or bell or replay, which is called a rare small role, red, green, or yellow or silver bats are displayed as “bass, bass, While the sound effect “bass” is displayed, the state of flying from Dracula Castle displayed in the center of the screen is displayed, while in the case of a loss, no special notice is displayed. However, even in the case of a loss, in order to improve the gameability by giving the player a sense of tension, a black bat that means a loss is skipped on the screen as necessary, as with bonus and rare small role announcements. Or a butler may dig a skull from a grave hole and appear.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command, the game start signal, and the direction signal in a state where the player has performed the direction display effect before the player performs the start operation of the variable display game, the result of the internal lottery In accordance with the direction indicated by the direction signal, the video effect to be displayed is selected from the plurality of video effects related to the item and displayed on the display effect device 11.

  For example, the sub-control unit 160 displays the left direction to be input on the display device, and when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction (that is, the direction detected by the input direction detection unit is displayed on the display device. If it matches the detected direction), the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction, and based on the lottery result command, the winning small role cherry, watermelon, bell or replay symbol is displayed to notify the player. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the bonus game is played without scrolling the display screen in a direction different from the detected direction (that is, the direction other than the left) or without scrolling the display screen. A video effect indicating the winning is displayed on the display effect device 11.

  Conversely, the left direction to be input is displayed on the display device, and the player operates the start lever 9 in a direction other than the left direction (that is, the direction detected by the input direction detection means matches the direction displayed on the display device). If not), the player is notified by displaying the winning small role cherry, watermelon, bell or replay symbol based on the lottery result command without scrolling the display screen. When the bonus game is won by the lottery result command, the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction or the direction to be input (that is, the left direction), and a video effect indicating that the bonus game is won is displayed. 11 is displayed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the left direction to be input on the display device, and when the player operates the start lever 9 in the left direction (that is, the direction detected by the input direction detection means is the display device). In the case where it coincides with the direction displayed on the screen, the display screen is scrolled in the detected direction, and a video effect indicating that the bonus game is won is displayed on the display effect device 11. On the other hand, if the player operates the start lever 9 in the other direction even though the bonus game is won and the direction to be input is displayed on the display device, the bonus game is invalidated. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to give a tension to the player. Alternatively, the bonus game winning invalidity may be displayed once, and then the bonus game may be won again.

  Note that the direction display effect may be selected from four directions, not only one direction, but also four directions (up, down, left, and right) and displayed simultaneously (for example, two to four arrows). In addition, lottery results may be displayed on a plurality of arrows to allow the player to select a desired result.

  In this case, “BONUS” is operated by operating the left direction, “NG” is operated by operating the right direction, “Multiple Question Marks” is operated by operating the upward direction, and “PRESENT” is operated by operating the downward direction. When operated in the direction, the lottery result means “bonus”, “out of”, “unknown”, and “something hits (for example, high probability state)”.

  Here, returning to FIG. 19, the description will be continued.

  In step S140, as described in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the main control unit 100 wins a winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the main control unit 100 draws in to align the symbols of the winning combination on the active line. 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.

  Further, 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 general game, and the game medal is paid out according to the payout table shown in FIG. It is paid out from the device (generally called “medal hopper”) and discharged from the medal payout opening 16.

  In addition, in a big bonus game (BB game) in which three red 7s or blue 7s are arranged, one set of RB games (jack game or first-class special object) is immediately repeated in 6 games, and the number of acquired games is increased. When the number exceeds 375, the BB game mode is terminated. In the regular bonus game (RB game), six jack games are executed, and the RB game mode is terminated. The sub-control unit 160 displays lyrics telop and background video (which may be either a still image or a moving image) on the display effect device 11 based on the video data read from the ROM 161, and stores “BB” stored in the RAM 162. When the number of symbol variation display games required until “winning” exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 101 times or more), a karaoke that does not contain a singer's singing voice (first music) is played as a BGM, while a predetermined number In the following cases (for example, 100 times or less), a BGM with a singing voice (that is, the singer's singing voice and the karaoke as the second music piece) is played. Of course, as with normal karaoke, the color change display of the lyrics telop and the BGM performance are synchronized.

  And the main control part 100 will return to step S112, and will repeat a process sequentially, after complete | finishing the game main process of step S140.

  In general games, when a lottery is performed in conjunction with a start operation for starting the rotation of a rotating drum displaying a plurality of symbols and the lottery result is a win, when the rotation of the rotating drum is stopped by a stop operation, When a symbol is displayed in a predetermined combination according to the prize, a winning is made, and depending on the type of winning, a predetermined number of game medals can be paid out or a general game can be performed without inserting the predetermined number of game medals. Since the slot machine that is in a replaying state that can be played and the bonus symbol is displayed when the random lottery result is displayed as a bonus winning and a special game is played after that has been explained in detail, explanation of the same part is omitted To do.

  The premise of the slot machine according to the present invention is that when a bonus game is won and a special game to be performed thereafter is finished, a high-probability re-gaming state (a state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer is improved) It is a slot machine that plays games. In addition, left replay, middle drum, and right drum in the order of a red replay (red 7 design, replay design, replay design), blue replay (blue 7 design, replay design, replay design), yellow replay (yellow 7). It is assumed that the symbol is a symbol, a replay symbol, or a replay symbol), but there is no problem even if it is a fruit symbol (bell, watermelon, cherry). The red replay is expected to be 70% for 100 continuous games, the blue replay is expected to be 100% for 50 continuous games, and the yellow replay is expected to be 190% for 20 continuous games. The description will be made assuming that the value is 40%.

  In the main process of the variable display game in step S140 shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 changes to m14 having a larger value instead of m13 and enters a high probability re-gaming state. At the same time, if the lottery result is a random value of m12 to m14, a red replay, a blue replay, and a yellow replay are simultaneously won as a plurality of winning combinations. As a result, the replay probability in the high probability replaying state can be increased to about ½, while the replay probability in the normal general game is about 1/7. Either red, blue, yellow, or replay can be stopped. That is, if red 7 is aimed, red replay will be drawn, blue 7 if blue 7 will be aimed at, and yellow replay will always be pulled if yellow 7 is aimed at. In addition, when it stops automatically, it becomes a detachment symbol.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a continuing game number determination processing subroutine.

  In the high probability replay state after the end of the special game, the main control unit 100 wins red replay, blue replay, and yellow replay at the same time if the random number value is m12 to m14. When all the rotating drums are stopped, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is red replay in step S300. If it is red replay (YES), in step S310, the number of continuous games is 100 games and the expected value is 70%. If it is not red replay (NO), the process proceeds to step S320. This expected value is obtained by appropriately changing the number of replays.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S320, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the winning symbol is a blue replay in step S320, and if it is a blue replay (YES), the number of continuous games is set to 50% in 50 games in step S330. On the other hand, if it is not a blue replay (NO), the process proceeds to step S340, and since it is the remaining yellow replay, the number of continuing games is 20 games and the expected value is 190%.

  After that, the main control unit 100 plays the general game with the set expected value, and after performing the general game for the number of continuous games, returns the set expected value to the expected value of 40% for the normal general game, and the high probability replay Exit state.

  As a result, in the case of red replay, since the number of continuous games is 100 games and the expected value is 70%, 2.1 (3 × 0.7) per game is paid out for 3 inserted games. When 100 continuous games are completed, 210 medals remain.

  In the case of blue replay, since the number of continuous games is 50 games and the expected value is 100%, 3 games (3 × 1) are paid out per game for every 3 games inserted. When this is finished, 150 medals remain. Then, when 50 games of the general game with an expected value of 40% are digested, 60 medals (3 cards × 0.4 × 50 games) remain, and the total is 210 cards.

  Furthermore, in the case of yellow replay, since the number of continued games is 20 games and the expected value is 190%, 5.7 (3 × 1.9) are paid out per game for every 3 inserted games, so continue When 20 games are finished, 114 medals remain. Then, if 80 games of the general game with an expected value of 40% are digested, 96 medals (3 cards × 0.4 × 80 games) remain, and the total is 210 cards.

  That is, in the high probability replay state after the end of the special game, the total payout rate can be made the same regardless of whether the red replay, the blue replay, or the yellow replay is aimed.

  Here, the settlement process executed by the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail by dividing it into five embodiments of the settlement process subroutine (1) to the settlement process subroutine (5).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the settlement process subroutine (1).

  When the checkout button 6 is operated by the player in step S113 of FIG. 2, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S400, confirms whether or not a game medal is stored in the medal storage device, and stores the game. If not, the process ends. If it is stored, all the game medals stored in step S410 are paid out. In step S420, the operation for playing the medal-type game variable display game is disabled (stopped state). Then, a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12, and the settlement processing subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the settlement process subroutine (2).

  When the checkout button 6 is operated by the player in step S113 in FIG. 2, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S500 to check whether or not a game medal is stored in the medal storage device. If not, the process ends. If it is stored, all the game medals stored in step S510 are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S520.

  In step S520, the main control unit 100 confirms whether or not the stop setting switch 180 is on. If not, the main control unit 100 ends. If it is on, the main control unit 100 performs a medal-type game variable display game in step S530. The operation is disabled (stopped) and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12, and the settlement processing subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the settlement process subroutine (3).

  When the checkout button 6 is operated by the player in step S113 in FIG. 2, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S600 to check whether or not a game medal is stored in the medal storage device. If not, the process ends. If it is stored, all the game medals stored in step S610 are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the number of game medals paid out by the payout operation of the settlement button 6 being counted has reached a predetermined number (for example, about 200), and if not, On the other hand, if it has reached, in step S630, the operation for performing the medal-type game variable display game is disabled (stopped), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12, and the settlement processing subroutine is executed. finish.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the settlement process subroutine (4).

  When the checkout button 6 is operated by the player in step S113 in FIG. 2, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S700 to check whether or not a game medal is stored in the medal storage device. If not, the process ends. If it is stored, all the game medals stored in step S710 are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S720.

  In step S720, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the built-in timer has been started by the payout operation of the checkout button 6, and if not, starts the built-in timer in step S730. On the other hand, if started, the process proceeds to step S740.

  In step S740, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the time measured by the built-in timer has passed a predetermined time (for example, about 30 minutes). If the predetermined time has passed, the main control unit 100 sets the built-in timer in step S730. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the operation for performing the medal-type game fluctuation display game is disabled (stopped) and a warning is issued from the speaker unit 12. A sound is generated and the settlement processing subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the settlement process subroutine (5).

  When the checkout button 6 is operated by the player in step S113 in FIG. 2, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S800 to check whether or not a game medal is stored in the medal storage device. If not, the process ends. If it is stored, all the game medals stored in step S810 are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S820.

  In step S820, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the stop setting switch 180 is on. If not, the main control unit 100 ends. If it is on, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S830.

  In step S830, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the number of game medals paid out by the payout operation of the settlement button 6 being counted has reached a predetermined number (for example, about 200). On the other hand, if it has reached, the process proceeds to step S840.

  In step S840, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the built-in timer has already been started by performing the payout operation of the checkout button 6. If not, the main control unit 100 starts the built-in timer in step S850. On the other hand, if started, the process proceeds to step S860.

  In step S860, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the time measured by the built-in timer has passed a predetermined time (for example, about 30 minutes). If the predetermined time has passed, the main control unit 100 sets the built-in timer in step S850. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the operation for performing the medal-type game fluctuation display game is disabled (stopped state), and a warning is given from the speaker unit 12. A sound is generated and the settlement processing subroutine is terminated.

  Next, an example of the effect lottery process executed by the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect lottery processing subroutine (1).

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives a lottery result command and a game start signal indicating either a big hit, a small hit or a loss from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 displays the lottery result of the general game before notifying the player. 11. The effect lottery of whether or not to perform effect display is performed, and the process proceeds to step S900.

  The sub-control unit 160 confirms whether or not the effect lottery has been won in step S900. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S910. If not, the subroutine is terminated. That is, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the player of the lottery result of the general game (for example, the variable display game) without displaying the effect image on the display effect device 11.

  In step S910, the sub-control unit 160 confirms whether or not the random number lottery result of the general game is lost by using a lottery result command. If not, the sub-control unit 160 selects a plurality of winning effect videos (non-lost effect videos) in step S920. On the other hand, if the effect video selected by the lottery is displayed on the display device and the process ends, the process proceeds to step S930.

  In the case of a bonus game such as BB or RB in a general game, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect video to be actually displayed on the display device by lottery from a plurality of bonus winning effect videos in step S920. The selection ratio is defined by the effect image lottery table such that the probability that the heat effect image A is selected by lottery is 1/10, the probability of the intense heat effect image B is 2/10, and so on. For example, if the bonus winning probability of BB, RB, etc. is 1/200, in the above case, when the bonus is won, the intense effect video A is only once in 2000 games, and the intense heat effect video B is once in 1000 games. Only the display effect device 11 is displayed. However, the probability of winning the effect lottery at the time of winning the bonus is 100% for convenience.

  Then, in step S930, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect video by lottery from the lost effect image, and in step S940, the selected effect image is the first effect image (the intense effect image A, If it is not the first effect image, the effect image selected in step S950 is displayed on the display device and the process ends. If there is, the process proceeds to step S960. That is, in the case of losing, the effect video selected unconditionally is displayed.

  If the game is lost in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect video to be actually displayed on the display device from among a plurality of lose effect videos in step S930, but selects the intense heat effect video A by lottery. The selection ratio is defined by the effect image lottery table, although the probability is 1/2000, the probability of the intense heat effect image B is 2/2000, and so on. For example, if the loss probability is 100/200, in the above case, the intense heat effect image A is selected only once for 4000 games and the intense heat effect image B is selected only once for 2000 games. Become. However, for the sake of convenience, the probability of winning the effect lottery at the time of losing is 100%.

  In step S960, the sub-control unit 160 checks whether or not a video discard condition described later is satisfied. If not, the sub-control unit 160 displays the effect image selected in step S950 on the display device and ends the process. If so, the process moves to step S970 and ends without displaying the effect image. In the case where the effect image is not displayed in step S970, it is also possible to select and display by lottery from a plurality of alternative effect images stored in advance in the ROM 11c.

  The video discard condition determined by the sub-control unit 160 is managed, for example, that the first big hit has not occurred since the main power of the gaming machine is turned on (including the case where the island power is turned on). The first jackpot has not occurred on the same gaming machine for the player ID (in other words, the player has not won the first bonus) and the main power of the gaming machine has been turned on. The time measured by the time measuring unit 26 does not elapse for a predetermined time, and a predetermined number of days have not elapsed since the date input from the input SW unit 25 (for example, one week has not elapsed since the day when the gaming machine was installed) ), Or a predetermined number of games have not been digested since the main power supply was turned on (for example, 100 games have not been digested since the island power supply was turned on).

  Therefore, according to the sub-control unit 160 that determines the video discarding condition of the present invention, conventionally, when the first effect video is displayed, the ratio of jackpot to loss is 2: 1, which is a ratio of about 66.7%. On the other hand, since the first effect image is not displayed if the image discarding condition is satisfied, there is a great effect that the expectation of the first intense effect image is not lost.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect lottery processing subroutine (2). Note that processing similar to that in FIG. 27 will be briefly described.

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether to display the effect on the display effect device 11 before notifying the player of the general game lottery result. A lottery is performed and the process proceeds to step S1000.

  The sub-control unit 160 confirms whether or not the effect lottery has been won in step S1000. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1010. If not, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1010, the sub-control unit 160 checks whether or not the random number lottery result of the general game is lost, and if it is not lost, the effect video selected in step S1020 is displayed on the display device and the process ends. Then, the process proceeds to step S1030.

  In step S1030, the sub-control unit 160 selects a production video from the lost production video by lottery, and the production video selected in step S1040 is the first production video (the intense production video A, the intense production video B,... If it is not the first effect image, the effect image selected in step S1050 is displayed on the display device and the process ends. If it is the first effect image, the process proceeds to step S1060. Transition.

  In step S1060, the sub-control unit 160 checks whether or not the video discard condition is satisfied. If not, the sub-control unit 160 displays the effect video selected in step S1050 on the display device and ends. Proceeding to step S1070, reselecting and displaying the plurality of effect videos excluding the first effect image (that is, the first effect image is not displayed).

  Similarly, in step S1070, the sub-control unit 160 excludes the first effect image, and also produces an effect image (the intense effect image B, the intense effect image C, ... the intense heat effect image N) is also excluded at the same time, and re-selected from a plurality of effect images. When excluding the sub-control unit 160, the sub-control unit 160 searches for the intense heat flag attached to the intense heat effect image, and identifies the non-intense heat effect image by recognizing an off (data 0). On the other hand, since the heat flag is on (data 1) is the intense heat effect image, the image is not selected.

  If the predetermined video discarding condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 160 determines whether to reselect from a plurality of effect videos or to reselect from alternative effect videos by lottery.

  Next, the game medium payout processing procedure executed by the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol arrangement on the drum and the batch lottery specification.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A), each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c has a swirl band on which the left drum design, the middle drum design and the right drum design are drawn. The symbols arranged as illustrated in FIG. 1 move from the top to the bottom of the window 3. It is assumed that the number of payouts prescribed for winning each symbol is 7 bells, 3 watermelons and 3 plums.

  FIG. 29B shows an example of a design specification that defines the number of payouts for the batch lottery group and the order of the stop operation.

  There are Bell and Watermelon and Bell and Plum as a collective lottery group. This means that both the condition device bell and the condition device watermelon flag are set for the random value R1a to R1b, and that the condition device bell and the condition device plum flag are set for the random value R2a to R2b. This means that if the player appropriately operates the stop button portion 10, the symbol on which the flag is set can be displayed side by side on any effective line of the window portion 3. However, in the state where the flag of the condition device bell and the condition device plum are standing together, the bell and the plum become so-called double reach, the operation of the stop button unit 10 is performed, and either the bell or the plum can be pulled in. In this case, the main control unit 100 performs control to forcibly pull in and stop a bell symbol having a large number of payouts. This stop control is performed by referring to the stop table stored in the ROM 161 by the main control unit 100, and the stop position of the symbol is uniquely defined for all operations of the stop button unit 10. .

  The main control unit 100 is in a stop order 1-2-3 (that is, the left stop button 10a → the middle stop button 10b → the right stop button 10c) or 1 with the condition device bell and the condition device watermelon flags standing together. When the stop button portion 10 is operated with -3-2 (that is, the left stop button 10a → the right stop button 10c → the middle stop button 10b), two bell symbols are aligned on the effective line of the window portion 3, and 7 14 game medals, which is twice the number, are paid out as a dividend. On the other hand, when the stop button unit 10 is operated in the other operation order, the main control unit 100 aligns only one bell symbol on the active line of the window unit 3 and pays out seven game medals as a payout. .

  In addition, the main control unit 100 is in a stop order 1-2-3 (that is, the left stop button 10a → the middle stop button 10b → the right stop button 10c) with the condition device bell and the condition device plum flag standing together. Alternatively, when the stop button portion 10 is operated with 1-3-2 (that is, the left stop button 10a → the right stop button 10c → the middle stop button 10b), only one bell symbol is aligned on the effective line of the window portion 3. Then, 7 game medals are paid out as a dividend. On the other hand, when the stop button unit 10 is operated in the other operation order, the main control unit 100 aligns two bell symbols on the effective line of the window unit 3 and 14 games which are twice seven games. The medal is paid out as a dividend.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a game medium payout processing subroutine (1). Further, FIGS. 31 to 33 are stop state transition diagrams of the changing symbols displayed on the window 3.

  In the game main process in step S140 of FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 executes a random number lottery as the player operates the start lever 9, and starts the symbol variation display game by rotating all the drum units 2. . In the main control unit 100, the player selects the stop button unit 10 within a predetermined time period until a plurality of payouts are simultaneously won in this random lottery (for example, a bell symbol and a watermelon symbol are simultaneously won) and automatically stop. Then, the game medium payout processing subroutine is called.

  In step S1100, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the left stop button 10a has been operated. If the left stop button 10a has been operated, the bell design of the left drum 2a is set to the upper level and the watermelon design is set to the lower level in step S1110. If the left stop button 10a is not selected, the bell design of the middle drum 2b or the right drum 2c is set to the middle level, and the watermelon design is set to the upper level in step S1120. Display (see FIG. 32A and FIG. 33A) and proceed to step S1140. That is, when the main control unit 100 wins the bell symbol and the watermelon symbol at the same time, the main control unit 100 stops any one of the changing drum units 2 by stopping the stop button 10a. Even with the button operation, both the bell symbol and the watermelon symbol are displayed on the effective line of the window portion 3 of the drum that is initially operated and stopped by the pull-in control.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1130 and the stop button (the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c) is operated, the main control unit 100 draws a bell symbol having a large number of payouts on the second line and the fourth line, Two effective lines are displayed as a reach state (see FIG. 31B). Then, when the last stop button is operated, the bell symbols are drawn together on the two active lines (second line and fourth line) that have been reached in step S1150 to win two lines (FIG. 31 ( In step S1170, the two lines of the seven payouts specified in the bell symbol winning are totaled in step S1170, and a total of 14 medals are paid out. FIG. 31B shows a case where the middle stop button 10b is operated second, but when the right stop button 10c is operated second, the right cylinder shown in FIG. After entering the stopped double reach state (the state where the middle cylinder is rotating), the state shown in FIG. 31C is finally obtained by operating the middle stop button 10b.

  On the other hand, if the first stop operation in step S1100 is not the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1120, but the case where the operation is the middle stop button 10b is shown in FIG. The case of the stop button 10c is shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1140 in the stop state of FIG. 32A and the left stop button 10a is operated, the main control unit 100 draws a bell symbol having a large number of payouts onto the first line, and makes one effective Only the line is displayed as the reach state (see FIG. 32B). When the right stop button 10c is operated, a bell symbol is drawn on the active line (on the first line) that has been reached in step S1160 to win one line (see FIG. 32C). In S1170, a medal with a payout number of 7 prescribed for the winning of the bell symbol is paid out and the process ends. FIG. 32B shows the case where the left stop button 10a is operated second, but when the right stop button 10c is operated second, the right cylinder shown in FIG. 32C stops. After the reached reach state, the state of FIG. 32C is obtained by operating the left stop button 10a.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1140 in the stop state of FIG. 33A and the middle stop button 10b is operated, the main control unit 100 pulls in a bell symbol having a large number of payouts onto the first line, and makes one effective. Only the line is displayed as the reach state (see FIG. 33B). When the left stop button 10a is operated, a bell symbol is drawn on the active line (on the first line) that has been reached in step S1160 to win one line (see FIG. 33C). In S1170, a medal with a payout number of 7 prescribed for the winning of the bell symbol is paid out and the process ends. FIG. 33 (B) shows the case where the middle stop button 10b is operated for the second time. However, when the left stop button 10a is operated for the second time, the left cylinder shown in FIG. 33 (C) stops. After reaching the reach state, the state shown in FIG. 33C is obtained by operating the middle stop button 10b.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a game medium payout processing subroutine (2). 35 to 37 are stop state transition diagrams of the changing symbols displayed on the window 3.

  In the game main process in step S140 of FIG. 19, the main control unit 100 executes a random number lottery as the player operates the start lever 9, and starts the symbol variation display game by rotating all the drum units 2. . The main control unit 100 performs a game medium payout process when a plurality of payouts are simultaneously won in the random lottery (for example, a bell symbol and a plum symbol are won), and the stop button unit 10 is operated by a player within a predetermined time. Call a subroutine.

  In step S1200, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the left stop button 10a has been operated. If the left stop button 10a has been operated, the bell design of the left drum 2a is set to the middle level and the plum design is set to the lower level in step S1210. (See FIG. 35A) and the process proceeds to step S1230. On the other hand, if it is not the left stop button 10a (if it is the middle stop button 10b), bell symbols are displayed on the upper and middle stages of the middle drum in step S1220. And a plum symbol is displayed on the lower stage (refer FIG. 36 (A)), and it transfers to step S1240. On the other hand, if it is not the left stop button 10a (if it is the right stop button 10c), bell symbols are displayed on the upper and lower tiers of the right drum and plum symbols are displayed on the middle tier in step S1220 (see FIG. 37A). ) And the process proceeds to step S1240. That is, when the main control unit 100 wins the bell symbol and the plum symbol at the same time, the main control unit 100 stops any one drum of the drum unit 2 that is fluctuating by the stop operation of the stop button 10a. Even when the stop button is operated, both the bell symbol and the plum symbol are displayed on the effective line of the window portion 3 of the drum that has been operated and stopped first by the pull-in control.

  When the main control unit 100 moves to step S1230 and the stop button (medium stop button 10b) is operated, the main control unit 100 draws a bell symbol having a large number of payouts onto the first line and displays one effective line as a reach state. (See FIG. 35B). Then, when the last stop button (right stop button 10c) is operated, a bell symbol is drawn on one active line (first line) that has reached a reach state in step S1250 to win a prize (FIG. 35C). In step S1270, a medal with a payout number of 7 prescribed in the Bell symbol winning is paid out and the process ends. FIG. 35 (B) shows the case where the middle stop button 10b is operated for the second time. However, when the right stop button 10c is operated for the second time, the right cylinder shown in FIG. After reaching the stopped reach state (the state where the middle cylinder is rotating), the state of FIG. 35C is finally obtained by operating the middle stop button 10b.

  On the other hand, if the first stop operation in step S1200 is not the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1220, but the case where the operation is the middle stop button 10b is shown in FIG. The case of the stop button 10c is shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1240 in the stop state of FIG. 36A and the left stop button 10a is operated, the main control unit 100 draws a bell symbol having a large number of payouts into the upper stage and sets two active lines (first line). 2 lines and 4th line) are displayed as a double reach state (see FIG. 36B). Then, when the last stop button (right stop button 10c) is operated, the bell symbols are drawn together on the two active lines (second line and fourth line) that have reached the reach state in step S1260, and the two lines are drawn. A winning is made (see FIG. 36 (C)), and the two payouts defined in the bell symbol winning in step S1270 are totaled for two lines, and a total of 14 medals are paid out, and the process ends. FIG. 36 (B) shows the case where the middle stop button 10b is operated for the second time. However, when the right stop button 10c is operated for the second time, the right cylinder shown in FIG. After entering the stopped double reach state (the state where the middle cylinder is rotating), the state shown in FIG. 36C is finally obtained by operating the middle stop button 10b.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1240 in the stop state of FIG. 37A and the middle stop button 10b is operated, the main control unit 100 draws the bell symbol having a large number of payouts into the upper stage and the interruption, and the two effective lines. (Second line and fourth line) are displayed as a double reach state (see FIG. 37B). When the last stop button (left stop button 10a) is operated, the bell symbol is drawn into the upper stage of the left drum 2a in step S1260, and the two effective lines (second line and fourth line) that have reached the reach state. ) Is won (see FIG. 37C), and the two lines of 7 payouts defined in the bell symbol winning are totaled in step S1270, and a total of 14 medals are paid out, and the process ends. FIG. 37 (B) shows a case where the middle stop button 10b is operated for the second time. However, when the left stop button 10a is operated for the second time, the left cylinder shown in FIG. 37 (C) is stopped. After entering the double reach state, the state of FIG. 37C is obtained by operating the middle stop button 10b.

First embodiment:
FIG. 38 is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (pseudo-probability change).

  The lottery table (probability variation state) in FIG. 38 (A) and the lottery table (high probability replay state) in FIG. 38 (B) are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and are used for winning combination 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. 38A). 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. 38 (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. 39 is a payout table (pseudo-probability) 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 a normal game 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. 40 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 S1300, 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 S1300, 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. 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. 38B) 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.

  Further, the main control unit 100 wins a game medal in accordance with the payout table shown in FIG. 39, in accordance with 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 S1310.

  In step S1310, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not any bonus is won based on the flag. If not (NO), the cherry symbol for punk is won (displayed on the left drum) in step S1320. ), The process proceeds to step S1330 if no prize has been won, and to the main process of the normal game (probability change) in step S1350 if no prize has been won. In step S1310, if the bonus is won (YES), it is determined in step S1340 whether or not it is a loss (generally also referred to as “pure loss”). If not, the process proceeds to step S1330. If there is, the process proceeds to bonus release processing in step S1380.

  In step S1330, 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 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 S1350.

  In step S1350, the main control unit 100 informs the fact that the state is a probable change with 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. 38A) 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.

  Further, the main control unit 100 wins a game medal in accordance with the payout table shown in FIG. 39, in accordance with 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 S1360.

  In step S1360, 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 S1350 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 S1370 whether or not it is lost, and if it is not lost, the process proceeds to step S1350. If it is lost, the process proceeds to step S1380.

  In the bonus release process in step S1380, 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 thereafter 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 S1390.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the bonus symbol stored in the RAM 102 in step S1390 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 S1350. (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 S1300.

Second embodiment:
FIG. 41 is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (replay time not requiring pressing).

  The lottery table (normal state) in FIG. 41 (A) and the lottery table (high probability replay state) in FIG. 41 (B) are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 and are used for winning combination and symbol lottery. Defines the relationship with numerical values.

  For example, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, in the normal state, when the random number takes a value of 0 to 65535 at random, and the start lever 9 draws a symbol (internal drawing) in accordance with the operation timing. If the random value is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) is won (see FIG. 41A).

  Similarly, a regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, a cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, a bell in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, and a random number in the range of m4 + 1 to m5. While 3 replays (small game with only re-playing roles) are won, the game is lost in the range of other values (m5 + 1 to m6 (65535)).

  On the other hand, in the high-probability replay state of FIG. 41 (B), the first replay (small role that combines the replay role and the punk role) and the third replay are won at the same time within the range of random numbers m4 + 1 to m5, and usually In the state, it was lost (m5 + 1 to m6 (65535)). The difference is that the second replay (small role that combines the re-playing role and the punk role) and the third replay are won at the same time, and there is no range of loss. To do. In addition, the reason for eliminating the loss in this way is that if the bonus is won in the high-probability replaying state, the bonus pattern will be aligned and the high-probability re-playing state will be punctured (finished) when the loss is drawn in the internal lottery. This is avoided. The point of eliminating “losing” in this high-probability re-playing state is also a point of inventive step.

  FIG. 42 is a payout table (replay time that does not require pressing) 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: Continuous operation of Type 2 special character) and releases the bonus. When the operation ends when the number exceeds 253, a high-probability re-gaming state (RT) is entered and a normal game 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 regular bonus (RB) is the title when the “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” symbols are on the active line in order from the left of the drum. Then, like the BB, the regular bonus flag 1 is set in the flag area of the storage area of the RAM 102. Then, when the “Red 7” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Blue 7” symbol are aligned in the normal game after that, the number of medals won is 0, and a bonus game (2 type BB game: 2nd type special character series) When the number of payouts exceeds 50, the operation ends and the normal game can be played. In addition, it may replace with the continuous operation | movement of a 2nd type special agent, and the operation | movement of a 1st type special agent may be sufficient.

  Cherry is a title when a cherry symbol is displayed on the left drum, and one medal is obtained for each active line (two at the upper or lower level and one at the middle level).

  The bell is a role name when three “bell” symbols are arranged on the active line, and 10 medals are obtained. Since a normal game requires three medals, when the “Bell” symbols are aligned, a deduction of seven is added.

  The first replay is a title when the bell symbol, the replay symbol, and the replay symbol are aligned on the active line in order from the left of the drum in the high probability replaying state, and no medal is acquired for this (substantially 3 The flag 1 is set in the flag area (first replay flag), and a replay operation is performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player 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. When the first replay wins in the high probability replaying state, the RT is finished (so-called punk role).

  The second replay is a role name when the replay symbol, the replay symbol, and the bell symbol are arranged on the active line in order from the left of the drum in the high probability replaying state, and no medal is acquired for this (substantially 3 The flag 1 is set in the flag area (second replay flag), and the player performs a replay operation by operating 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. When the second replay wins in the high probability replaying state, the RT is finished (so-called punk role).

  The third replay is a role name when three replay symbols are arranged on the active line, and no medal is acquired for this (this is equivalent to acquiring three medals), and the flag area (third replay). Flag 1 is set to 1 and a replay operation is performed by the player operating the start lever 9 to lower the flag (ie, 0). That is, the next game (ordinary game) is a re-game that can be performed without inserting medals.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure of a gaming machine having a replay time function that does not require pressing.

  The initial state in which the game hall employee sets the stage setting value of the payout rate before the player plays the game is step S1400, and the lottery table starts from the normal 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 S1400, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the normal game (non-RT). 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. 41A) 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 a 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. The game medal is discharged from the medal payout outlet 16. Then, the normal game process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S1410.

  In step S1410, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the regular bonus (RB) has been won. If not (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1420. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1430. Run the game. This RB game is a type in which the second type special combination is continuously operated. For example, when the number of payouts exceeds 50, the operation ends. Here, winning means a state in which predetermined symbols are aligned on the effective line of the symbol display section.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1420, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the big bonus (BB) has been won. If not (NO), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1400 and plays the normal game, while being elected. If so, the BB game is executed in step S1440. This BB game is a type in which the second type special combination is continuously operated. For example, when the number of payouts exceeds 253, the operation ends, and the process proceeds to step S1450.

  In step S1450, the main control unit 100 draws the number of games for activating the AT function in the normal game, and proceeds to step S1460. However, lottery may be performed before the BB game is executed in step S1440.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1460 and the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the normal game (ART: assist replay time). 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. 41B) to determine whether or not various winning combinations have been won. to decide.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the operation processing procedure of the base game (ART).

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1500, the main control unit 100 compares the random number lottery value with the number of lottery tables shown in FIG. 41B, and first, at step S1510, whether or not a bonus (BB or RB) is won. If it has been won (YES), a bonus flag is set in step S1520 and the process ends. If not (NO), the process proceeds to step S1530.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1530, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the payout small combination (in this case, cherry or bell) is won, and if it is selected (YES), the payout small combination symbol is displayed in step S1540. If the winning symbol is paid out, the medal is paid out and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not selected (NO), the process proceeds to step S1550.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1550, the main control unit 100 determines which of the first replay and third replay set or the second replay and third replay set is won. In step S1560, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT number (the number of lotteries in step S1450) is 0. If the number is 0 (YES), the process proceeds to step S1590. (NO) In step S1570, the sub-control unit 160 is instructed to notify the push order in which the third replay wins (displays). For example, when the combination of the first replay and the third replay is elected, when either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c is pressed first, the first replay is drawn and displayed on the display unit. Since there is a stop table, the sub-control unit 160 navigates the order of the press by voice and image such as “Press left stop button” and “Left”, LED display, etc. so that the player pulls in the advantageous third replay. Later, in step S1580, 1 is subtracted from the AT count, and the flow proceeds to step S1590.

  On the other hand, when the combination of the second replay and the third replay is won, when either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b is pressed first, the second replay is drawn and displayed on the display unit. Since the replay stop table is provided, the sub-control unit 160 navigates the pressing order by voice and image such as “press right stop button” and “right”, LED display, etc. so that the player pulls in the advantageous third replay. After that, in step S1580, 1 is subtracted from the AT number, and the process proceeds to step S1590. As a result, the player does not need the pressing technique, and even a beginner can easily remove the RT puncture by the pressing order of the operation buttons. This technical idea is the point of inventive step of the present application. Note that the gaming machine of the present invention does not have an automatic drum stop function after a predetermined time has elapsed, so if a replay group is selected at the same time, the player can select either the left stop button or the right stop button. If you do not have to push the navigation in the order, RT will puncture with a probability of 1/2.

  In addition, in the normal game of this ART, there is no losing, and an average of 1.5 medals per game increases by design. For example, if the number of ATs is 999, the number of medals will increase by about 1500 during the AT period. Since the bonus is almost certainly drawn (bonus probability 1/350), it is possible to realize the “1-game consecutive resort” function of winning a bonus at the end of AT. Note that if the number of ATs is 0 in step S1560, the AT will continue further if the game is played and the AT is continued if the game is won to increase the number of ATs. On the other hand, despite the fact that the number of ATs by lottery is 999, it can be given an impression that ATs continue to be added by making it appear as if it has won the battle game.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1590, depending on the winning replay set and the stop button operation procedure, the main control unit 100 performs a puncture replay (first replay or second replay) or normal replay (third replay). ) Is displayed, and this subroutine is terminated.

  Here, returning to FIG. 43, the description will be continued.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1470, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the replay of the punk combination is displayed. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1460 and continues the normal game (ART), while the punk combination is performed. If there is, step S1480RT is ended, and the process proceeds to step S1400 to execute the base game (non-RT).

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating type gaming machine. It is a side view of a rotating type game machine. It is a perspective view of a design panel. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a gaming 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 memory | storage state of an effect pattern data table. It is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals in a general game. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a spinning machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a selection game process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a continuation game number determination processing subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment process subroutine (1). It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment process subroutine (2). It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment process subroutine (3). It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment process subroutine (4). It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment process subroutine (5). It is a flowchart which shows an effect lottery process subroutine (1). It is a flowchart which shows an effect lottery process subroutine (2). It is explanatory drawing of the symbol arrangement | positioning and collective lottery specification on a drum. It is a flowchart which shows a game media payout process subroutine (1). FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. It is a flowchart which shows a game media payout process subroutine (1). FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. FIG. 7 is a stop state transition diagram of a variation symbol displayed on the window unit 3. It is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (pseudo probability variation). It is a payout table (pseudo-probability) showing the relationship between the combination of symbols in the normal game (general game), the number of acquired medals and the operation name. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process sequence which implement | achieves the pseudo probability change function of a gaming machine. It is a conceptual diagram of a lottery table (replay time that does not need to be pressed). This is a payout table (replay time that does not require pressing) showing the relationship between the combination of symbols in the normal game (general game), the number of acquired medals and the operation name. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of the game machine which has a replay time function which does not need to push. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement process sequence of a normal game (ART).

Explanation of symbols

1-turn-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 inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Navigation LED
4e Error display LED
5 Medal insertion part 6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever (rotary rotation starting device)
10 Stop button portion 10a Left stop button 10b Middle stop button 10c Right stop button 11 Display effect device 12 Speaker portion 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower left speaker 12d Lower right speaker 13 Game state display LED portion 14 Door keyhole 15 Sauce tray 16 Medal payment Exit 17 Logo panel section 18 Medal payout device 19 Special button 20 Logo display section 21 Transparent panel 22 Design panel 23 Decoration 24 Electric drive 25 Input SW section 26 Timekeeping section 28 Inserted medal jam return button 100 Main control section 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
170 Power supply unit 170a Setting key switch 170b Error release switch 170c Power switch 170d Key hole 180 Stop setting unit

Claims (1)

After the bonus game is displayed after the bonus symbol is displayed on the display section that displays various variable symbols, and the bonus game is completed, the probability that the re-player will be elected by the internal lottery is increased and the normal game is played in the high-probability re-gaming state. On the other hand , if a punk role is displayed in the normal game in the high probability replay state, the normal game is played in the normal state in which the probability that the regame player wins is lower than the high probability replay state , and the high probability replay state In a normal game, a predetermined number of medals increase on average per game, and in a gaming machine that arranges replays with the highest priority,
In the normal state and the high probability replaying state, the relationship between the winning combination and the random number used for the symbol lottery is specified , and there is a range that loses in the normal state, while in the high probability replaying state, the range that is lost ROM for storing the lottery table without
The first replay that doubles as a re-playing role and a punk role, the second replay that doubles as a re-playing role and a punk role, and a third replay that includes only the re-playing role, and the first replay and the third replay, or the first replay Simultaneous winning means for simultaneously winning two replays and the third replay;
Control means for controlling the symbol display on the display unit,
The lottery table, third replay the range where the range and loss to win, in a high probability re-gaming state range and the second replay and third replay first replay and third replay you those selected simultaneously in the normal state As a range that will be elected at the same time,
The control means draws the number of games to activate the AT function in the normal game, and in the high probability replaying state, when the simultaneous winning means wins the first replay and the third replay at the same time, the first stop When the second stop button or the third stop button is operated by the operation, the first replay symbol is displayed on the display unit, and the subsequent normal game is performed in the normal state, while the first stop operation performs the first stop button. Is operated, the third replay symbol is displayed on the display unit, and the subsequent normal game is performed in the high-probability replay state, whereas the simultaneous winning means performs the second replay and the third replay. If is elected at the same time when the first stop button or the second stop button is operated in the first stop operation, display the second replay symbol on the display unit, the subsequent normal game While carried out under normal conditions, when the third stop button is operated in the first stop operation, and displays the third replay symbol on the display unit, the third replay is won if not AT number 0 times that lottery Notify the first stop button pressing order,
A gaming machine characterized by

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