JP4648912B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, has display means capable of displaying symbols in a variable manner, starts display of symbols on the display means based on the player's operation for starting the game, and stops the player from stopping. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by stopping a symbol on a display unit according to an instruction.

  As a gaming machine provided with the display means as described above, there is conventionally a swivel type gaming machine that uses a medal as a gaming medium and is generally called a pachi-slo machine. This pachi-slot machine has a specification for obtaining a game medium or a specific game corresponding to the combination by establishing a winning combination corresponding to the display by displaying the predetermined symbols in a predetermined manner on the display means. A gaming machine with As the winning mode, there is a winning mode called a small role for playing a game in which a number of medals corresponding to the display combination are paid out to a player when a predetermined winning pattern is prepared. In addition, the winning mode is called a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). When a predetermined winning symbol is prepared, a game is played through a series of games aiming to acquire a specific small role (JAC) less than a predetermined number (for example, 12 times). There is a winning mode in which a player can play a game aiming for a large number of medals. Furthermore, the winning mode is called a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), and when a predetermined winning pattern is prepared, a series of games (BB general game) aiming to acquire a small role for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or less. In addition, there is a winning mode in which a game aiming to acquire a larger number of medals than RB is possible by performing RB up to several times (for example, three times) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-8-98912

  However, in the specification of the above gaming machine, in order to enter RB, which is a gaming state that is more advantageous for acquiring game media than BB general game during BB, win RB by lottery during BB general game, and It was necessary to win a prize. Therefore, if the RB cannot be won during the BB general game, the RB cannot be executed a maximum number of times. In extreme cases, the BB game may be terminated without entering the RB once.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the game taste by efficiently giving a predetermined gaming state to the player. is there.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gaming machine of the present invention has display means capable of displaying symbols, and after setting the number of bets for the game, a plurality of kinds of gaming machines are set based on the player's start start operation. A gaming machine that performs a lottery of a combination including a small combination and wins the winning combination when a symbol corresponding to the combination won by the lottery is displayed on the display means. The first control means for controlling a first state in which a predetermined small role can be won a plurality of times, when the predetermined small role has been won a predetermined number of times or when a predetermined number of games have been played The first control means for ending the control of the first state and the second control means for controlling the second state in which the first control means can be activated a plurality of times, and the variable display is stopped When the display of the symbol at the time is a display corresponding to the combination of the second state, the display The second control is started until the wager number is set for the next game, and the first control means is started in accordance with the start to control a game to be performed thereafter. And the second control means terminates the control of the first state after the first control means finishes the control of the first state. It is further characterized by further having a restarting means for starting again after the display of the game to be played and before setting the bet amount for the next game.

  With the above configuration, the first control means (RB game) is guaranteed once in the second control means (BB game).

  According to the present invention, the gaming machine has an effect of efficiently giving a predetermined gaming state to the player.

  Embodiments to which the present invention can be applied will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the location which has the same function in each drawing, and duplication of description is abbreviate | omitted.

[Embodiment 1]
(Device configuration)
The swivel type gaming machine of Embodiment 1 is
・ In the BB small role game, the probability of drawing a small role is not higher than that in the general game, and it remains unchanged with the same low probability in the BB small role game and the general game.
And,
-The BB game end condition is “Digest up to the maximum allowable number of BB small-games (30 games in the conventional rule)” or “Digest up to the maximum allowable number of times in the conventional rule (3 times in the conventional rule)” The specification is only that “medal payout reaches the specified payout number”.

  FIG. 2 shows an overview of the swivel type gaming machine of the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, the swivel type gaming machine 200 according to the first embodiment includes display windows 201, 202, 203, reels 402, 403, 404 (hereinafter, in order, first, second and third reels or left, middle and right). Reel), medal slot 204, winning line display 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, effective line LEDs (light emitting diodes) 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, credit (storage) number display device 215, Bet buttons 216, 217, 218, start lever 219, stop buttons 220, 221, 222, payout number display device 223, medal outlet 224, medal tray 225, status lamp 226, speaker 227, checkout button 228, and It has a notification lamp 229, a game counter display device 230, an image display device 231 and the like.

  The display windows 201, 202, and 203 are transparent windows on the front panel arranged in three horizontal rows, and display three symbols when the reels 402, 403, and 404 that rotate inside are respectively stopped. The spinning cylinder type game machine of Embodiment 1 rotates a drum having a reel on the surface. The symbols of the reels 402, 403, and 404 rotating in this way are variably displayed on the display windows 201, 202, and 203.

  In this specification, “rotation” means physical rotation of a structure such as a drum or a reel, and “variation display” means physical display and virtual display by an image display device. Regardless of whether or not, it is intended to display changes in symbols and images.

  The reel has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged. For example, symbols 7, c, b, s, r, left, middle, and right reels 402 to 404 that rotate within the display windows 201 to 203 have symbols. z is arranged at 21 points on the outer periphery of the reel. The reel rotates in the display windows 201 to 203 downward from the top. Each reel is controlled to rotate and stop by a symbol display device 312 (described later with reference to FIG. 3). The symbol display device 312 has a backlight (not shown), whereby each reel is illuminated brightly from the inside during the game. The reel symbol configuration will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When a medal is inserted by the player, the medal insertion slot 204 detects the insertion of a medal by the occurrence of a trigger of an internal medal sensor switch 305 (described later), the lighting of the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, and the credit The trigger of the count display of the number display device 215 is given.

  Winning line displays 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209 are provided across five display windows 201, 202, and 203, and indicate five lines that can be effective lines for symbol stops.

  The effective line LED 210 is turned on by inserting the first medal into the medal insertion slot 204 or by inserting the first medal being credited by operating the bet button 216, and the winning line display 205 is set as the effective line. To do. The effective line LEDs 211 and 212 are turned on when the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 204 or when the second medal being credited is inserted by operating the bet button 217, and the winning line displays 206 and 207 are displayed. Is the effective line. The effective line LEDs 213 and 214 are turned on when a third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 204 or when a third medal being credited is inserted by operating the bet button 218, and the winning line displays 208 and 209 are displayed. Is the effective line.

  The credit number display device 215 is a 7-segment LED or the like, and when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 204 when the valid line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214 are all lit while being lit indicating that the credit is valid The number of medals inserted or the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the combination is displayed in addition. Credit and display up to 50 cards.

  The bet button 216 generates a trigger of a bet button switch 302 (described later) and inserts one of the medals in the credit, thereby decrementing the count display of the credit number display device 215 and lighting the effective line LED 210. Give an opportunity. The bet button 217 generates a trigger of the bet button switch 302 twice, and by inserting two medals in the credit, the count display of the credit number display device 215 is reduced by two, and the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212 Give the lighting opportunity. The bet button 218 generates a trigger of the bet button switch 302 three times, and by inserting three medals in the credit, the count display of the credit number display device 215 is reduced by three, and the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, The lighting of 213 and 214 is given.

  When the player operates the start lever 219 (start lever ON), the reels 402 to 404 in the display windows 201 to 203 arranged in three horizontal rows in order from the left start to rotate from top to bottom (the rotation speed is steady rotation). About 80 rpm). At the same time as the rotation of the reel, an internal program lottery determines what is called a winning combination and a defeat (dismissed, unfavorable winning combination).

  Each combination is a combination of three rows of symbols that can be aligned on the active line. The types of roles include a special prize that allows a player to win a relatively large amount of medals by arranging specific symbols on the active line, and a relatively small amount such as an arrangement on the active line of symbol c. There are other prizes (hereinafter referred to as small roles) for paying out medals (including replay). In addition, there is a small role in which a specific symbol of the left reel 402 only needs to stop on the active line regardless of the symbol arrangement. The special prize is called a big character for a small character in the sense of a kind of character, and is generally called a bonus for a player or the like. After winning the bonus, the revolving game machine will be in an advantageous state that gives a player a predetermined game value (specifically, a state where a large number of medals can be acquired in a relatively short time by a big hit operation) Can be.

  The bonus includes, for example, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) that allows the player to acquire a large number of medals by having the symbols 7 aligned on the active line, and the player having the symbols b aligned on the active line. There is a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) that can earn a large amount of medals.

  Hereafter, the arrangement on the effective line of the symbol c as described above is referred to as a winning combination of the small role c, and the alignment on the effective line of the symbol 7 and the symbol b is referred to as winning of the BB and winning of the RB, respectively.

  The RB game after the RB winning is usually a JAC game in which about 110 medals can be obtained once (JAC is derived from jackpot). The BB game after winning the BB can be digested with 30 BB small role games (a small role game that can be expected to receive a small role during the BB game), and RB can be won up to three times during that time. It was. Conventionally, the BB game has been defined to be terminated when the RB game is performed three times (the JAC game is performed three times) or the BB small role game is digested 30 times.

  When the BB game of the swing type gaming machine of the first embodiment is awarded BB, the JAC game is immediately JAC-in at the same time as the start of the BB game, and the JAC game is completed by winning up to 8 winnings or using up to 12 games. After that, the BB game is immediately JAC-in again, and the BB game progresses while the JAC game is repeatedly activated without the conventional BB small role game. As a result of the progress of the BB game, the BB game is finished when the number of medals paid out reaches the specified payout number.

  The program of a spinning machine is usually set so that a small role is won with a higher probability than a bonus. In addition, the program controls a flag (default is OFF) corresponding to each of the above-mentioned combinations, and turns on the combination flag when the combination is won (establishment of the combination flag).

  In particular, when a bonus flag (BB flag or RB flag) in a general game that is not in the BB game is ON, the player is usually notified of the establishment of the bonus flag, that is, the bonus winning. The notification includes reach eyes (a combination of specific symbols stops at a specific position in the display window. Appears only when the bonus flag is established), flashing display window, sound, lighting of notification lamp, liquid crystal display There are devices that display effects using a variable display device such as a device (hereinafter, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)).

  After the player has won a large number of medals by using the BB game, the credit number display device 215 displays a maximum of 50 credits. Normally, in a game in such a state, it is normal for a player to insert medals from medals being credited by using the bet buttons 216, 217, and 218 without inserting medals into the medal slot 204.

  When the start lever 219 is operated by the player, an internal reel start switch 301 (described later) detects the start of the game and gives an opportunity for the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reel.

  When the stop button 220 is depressed, the stop operation start of the rotating left reel 402 is detected by the occurrence of a trigger of an internal stop button switch unit 303 (described later), and the symbol display device 312 is triggered to stop the reel. When the stop button 221 is depressed, the stop operation start of the rotating middle reel 403 is detected by the occurrence of a trigger of the internal stop button switch unit 303, and gives an opportunity to stop the reel of the symbol display device 312. When the stop button 222 is pressed down, the start of the stop operation of the rotating right reel 404 is detected by the occurrence of a trigger of the internal stop button switch unit 303, and gives an opportunity to stop the reel of the symbol display device 312.

  The number-of-payout display device 223 displays the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination with a 7-segment LED or the like. The medal release port 224 releases the credit surplus medals when the medal insertion or medal payout exceeds 50 credits or the operation of the settlement button 228. The medal tray 225 is a tray for collecting medals released from the medal discharge port 224.

  The status lamp 226 is lit during notification of a status such as the occurrence of an error or other effects during the bonus game. A model having a sub game may function as a lamp for notifying that a sub game is being played.

  The speaker 227 generates various sound effects. The checkout button 228 operates a toggle type checkout switch 304 (described later), turns on the credit number display device 215, and validates the credit. Conversely, the settlement button 228 turns off the credit number display device 215 to invalidate the credit, and the credited medal is released from the medal outlet 224 as a credit settlement medal. The notification lamp 229 is turned on when the bonus flag (BB flag or RB flag) is ON to notify the establishment of the bonus flag.

  The game counter display device 230 conventionally displays the remaining number of BB small role games in the BB game (for example, a maximum of 30) using a 7-segment LED or the like, and displays the remaining number of JAC ins in the BB game (for example, a maximum of 3 ). Further, during the JAC game, it is common to display the remaining number of JAC games (maximum 12 games) and the remaining number of winning prizes (maximum 8 times).

However, the swivel type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment is
-The BB game end condition is to digest up to the conventional "BB small role game to the maximum allowable number of times (30 games in the conventional rules)" or "JAC in to the maximum allowable number of times (3 times in the conventional rules)""Todo", only "Medal payout reaches the specified payout number" only
It is a specification that is. For this reason, the game counter display device 230 does not display the BB small role game remaining number in the BB game and the JAC in remaining number in the BB game.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game counter display device 230 may be removed or left as it is to display the number of BB medals acquired (the total number of BB paid-out-the total number of BB inserted).

  Such “paid-out number (OUT number) −inserted number (IN number)” is generally referred to as a net increase, but it is possible to discuss a net increase related to one small role as well as a net increase over the entire BB game. For example, when the number of medals inserted is 3 and a winning combination of 15 acquired (15 winning combinations) wins, the net increase related to the winning combination is 12 pieces of “15-3”.

  The image display device 231 includes a variable display device such as an LCD or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The image display device 231 variably displays images such as a plurality of numbers and figures, and performs a winning announcement of a winning combination, notification of a winning flag, and other effects. In the first embodiment, the image display apparatus 231 is assumed to be an apparatus having an LCD that displays an image such as a background and each of a plurality of figures as a moving image. However, since a conventional image display device having an LCD applied to a swivel game machine is already well known to those skilled in the art, a detailed description of its configuration is omitted.

  FIG. 3 shows a control circuit configuration of the swivel type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the control circuit configuration of the swivel type gaming machine of the first embodiment includes a reel start switch 301, a bet button switch 302, a stop button switch unit 303, a settlement switch 304, a medal sensor switch 305, a reset circuit 307, a power source Circuit 318, payout amount display device 223, credit amount display device 215, game counter display device 230, main control unit 308, ROM 309, RAM 310, sub control unit 311, ROM 319, RAM 320, symbol display device 312, hopper control device 316, LED A display device 313, a lamp display device 314, a sound effect generator 315, a line display device 317, a probability setting device 321, an image display device 231 and other switches 306 are included.

  The reel start switch 301 detects the start of the game and gives an opportunity for the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reel. The bet button switch 302 generates a trigger n times (n = 1, 2, 3), and by inserting n medals from the credit, the count display of the credit number display device 215 is reduced to n, and the line display device The activation line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213 and 214 by 317 are triggered.

  The stop button switch unit 303 generates a trigger corresponding to each of the stop buttons 220 to 222, detects the start of the stop operation of the corresponding reel that rotates, and gives an opportunity to stop each reel of the symbol display device 312. The settlement switch 304 is a toggle-type switch that turns on the credit number display device 215 and validates the credit. Conversely, the settlement switch 304 turns off the credit number display device 215 to invalidate the credit, and gives an opportunity to the hopper control device 316 to release the credited medal as a credit settlement medal.

  The medal sensor switch 305 generates a trigger when the player inserts a medal, and gives an opportunity to turn on the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 by the line display device 317 and to display the count on the credit number display device 215. The reset circuit 307 sets the main control unit 308 and the sub control unit 311 to an initial state. The power supply circuit 318 supplies power to the entire circuit of FIG.

  The main control unit 308 is a CPU (central processing unit) that controls the entire revolving game machine. The main control unit 308 takes in a signal from each unit via an input port (not shown), and performs various processes based on the processing. The control signal is output to the outside via an output port (not shown). Although the main control unit 308 is illustrated as a one-chip CPU incorporating a ROM 309, a RAM 310, a timer system, and the like, a CPU in which the ROM 309 and the RAM 310 are externally connected by bus may be used.

  Based on the program stored in the ROM 309, the main control unit 308 mainly performs game winning lottery, processing of game operations related to the lottery result (control of the symbol display device 312, game counter display device 230, etc.), and winning. Processing related to the payout of medals (control of the payout number display device 223, the credit number display device 215, the hopper control device 316, etc.) and the like are performed. Also, the main control unit 308 sends a 2-byte game state signal (hereinafter referred to as a command) to the sub-control unit 311 via a bus (not shown) as illustrated in FIG. 17 mainly for processing related to game effects. Is called), and instructions for production are given.

  The ROM 309 stores a program for controlling the spinning cylinder game machine for the main control unit 308. Specifically, the game control program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A to 12B defining the contents of the spinning-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308 is stored. The ROM 309 further stores various parameter values for controlling the swivel game machine, including a command ID (identification) for instructing the sub-control unit 311. The RAM 310 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control unit 308, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to a game, various flags including a combination flag, and the like.

  The rotating type gaming machine 200 performs reel control (reel pull-in control, reel control at the time of disconnection) as described below when stopping the rotating reel. When a player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 to stop the rotation of the reel while the flag of a certain role is ON, the symbol related to the flag ON role (the flag ON role) As a result, it is possible to win a winning combination as a result of being aligned on the active line. The player pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination on the active line, and one game is completed.

  Alternatively, when the player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 to stop the rotation of the reels, the desired symbols required for the appearance (the combination of symbols stopped in the display window) within the range in which “reel pull-in control” works. As a result, the outcome appears.

  Here, the reel pull-in control is performed within the predetermined number of frames from the timing when the stop button is pressed (up to 4 frames in the current spinning-reel game machine regulations), and the symbol related to the winning is the effective line related to the winning prize. The stop of the reel is controlled so as to be pulled up or to draw a desired symbol required for the appearance on the effective line. According to the current spinning cylinder game machine regulations, the time from when the stop button is pressed to when the reels stop is determined to be 190 ms or less.

  On the other hand, since the flags of all the roles are OFF when the role is not properly selected, even if the player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 and stops the rotation of the reel aiming at the symbol of the specific role, Since "" works, the symbols of any combination are not aligned on the active line and the defeat is determined, and one game ends.

  In the reel pull-in control, aiming at the symbol of the role to be stopped on the effective line related to the winning combination, pressing the stop button within the range in which the reel pull-in control including the symbol works, so-called “eye-push” is performed. A skilled player (skilled person) who is good at skillfully can arrange the symbols of the roles on the effective line at a high frequency.

  On the other hand, for example, if the player presses the stop buttons 220 to 222 in a position where there is no symbol of the small role c within the range in which the reel pull-in control is performed, regardless of the small role c flag ON, the reel pull-in control reduces the small value. The symbol of the role c cannot be drawn on the active line. In this case, the symbols based on the reels within a maximum of four frames from when the stop button is pressed are aligned on the effective line.

  For example, if the player presses the stop button at a position where there is no symbol 7 within the range where the reel pull-in control works, even after the BB flag is established, that is, even if the BB flag is ON, the reel pull-in control The pattern 7 cannot be withdrawn on the active line. In this case, the symbols based on the reels within a maximum of four frames from when the stop button is pressed are aligned on the effective line. In this case, symbols other than symbol 7 (for example, symbol b) are drawn on the effective line by the reel pull-in control, and a plurality of symbols that are not normally aligned (for example, 7, b, 7) are stopped on the effective line. , The establishment of the BB flag may be notified. This is the aforementioned reach.

  A player (beginner) who is not good at pressing tends to cause such a combination to be unable to be aligned on the active line, that is, so-called “missing” of the combination.

  The gaming state of the swing type gaming machine 200 can be roughly divided into “in general game”, “in BB game” (= “in BB small role game” + “in JAC game”), “in RB game” ( = "JAC game in progress"). The normal gaming state is “in general game”, and “in BB small role game” and “in JAC game” can acquire a large number of medals in a relatively short time.

  During the general game, winnings of small roles and bonuses (BB, RB, etc.) are drawn by lottery. In addition, during the BB small role game, the winning combination of the small role and the transition from the BB small role game to the JAC game (RB winning, so-called JAC in) is drawn.

  Also, the number of inserted medals is called a BET number, and a game with n BET numbers is called a “n bet” game. During a JAC game, one bet is automatically placed and a special role (a combination, for example, a replay symbol arrangement similar to the small character “Replay”, an arrangement of symbols s, r, s from the left on the active line, etc.) Only lottery wins are drawn. Conventionally, a “combination” in a spinning-type gaming machine is a winning combination that is permitted only during a JAC game (different from a gaming machine called a pachinko machine). At the time of winning a prize, for example, 15 medals are paid out. In general, the JAC game has been completed after a maximum of 8 prizes or a maximum of 12 games. In other words, the accessory is a kind of small role relative to the big character. On the other hand, in the swing type gaming machine 200, the symbols of major players such as BB, RB, etc. are operating symbols for operating the major players game (BB, RB), but the major player prizes with the symbols of major players are available. Sometimes medals are not paid out.

  The sub-control unit 311 is a CPU that outputs a control signal to each unit in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control unit 308. The sub-control unit 311 takes in a signal from each unit via an input port (not shown) and performs processing. Various control signals based on the processing are output to the outside via an output port (not shown). The sub-control unit 311 is illustrated as a one-chip CPU incorporating a ROM 319, a RAM 320, a timer system, and the like, but a CPU in which the ROM 319 and the RAM 320 are externally connected by bus may be used.

  The sub-control unit 311 mainly performs processing related to game effects (control of the lamp display device 314, the sound effect generator 315, etc.) based on the program stored in the ROM 319.

  The ROM 319 stores a program related to the production of the spinning cylinder game machine for the sub-control unit 311. Specifically, a game sub-control program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 that defines the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process performed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 311 is stored. The ROM 319 further controls the effects of the revolving game machine including the display command signal ID for instructing the image display device 231 and the sound effect command signal ID for instructing the sound effect generating device 315. The values of various parameters are stored. The RAM 320 temporarily stores input / output data for the sub-control unit 311, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including counters related to effects, and the like.

  The symbol display device 312 is also called a reel unit, and has three drums each having reels 402, 403, and 404 on the surface in three horizontal rows. The symbol display device 312 feeds back to the main control unit 308 three stepping motors that rotate each drum, a drive circuit that drives each stepping motor in response to an instruction from the main control unit 308, and the origin position of each drum. It consists of a detection circuit.

  Although a drive circuit and a detection circuit are not shown, the number of drive pulses that the main control unit 308 has issued to drive the stepping motor that rotates the drum of the reel 402 and the origin of the stepping motor by the detection circuit are not shown. The symbol displayed on the display window 201 is specified by calculating from the position detection result. This is based on the same principle as the symbol control of the conventional swivel type game machine, and therefore a detailed description will not be required for those skilled in the art. Similarly, the main control unit 308 controls each stepping motor that rotates the other two drums having the reels 403 and 404 on the surface thereof in the symbol display device 312, and the symbols displayed on the display windows 202 and 203. Is identified.

  The symbol display device 312 has a backlight (not shown), which irradiates each reel brightly from the inside during the game. In the first embodiment, the symbol display device 312 has two types of backlights of white light and red light. Reel No., which is an identifier for each of the reels 402, 403, and 404 recognized by the main control unit 308 for control. Are 1, 2, 3 in order.

  Upon receiving an instruction from the main control unit 308, the hopper control device 316 releases a medal that exceeds 50 credits, an extra credit medal when a medal is paid out, or a credit settlement medal by operating the settlement button 228. Release from outlet 224.

  The LED display device 313 is a display device of LEDs related to game effects, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of LEDs according to instructions from the sub-control unit 311. As a result, various LEDs for production are turned on.

  The lamp display device 314 is a display device for lamps related to game effects, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of lamps according to instructions from the sub-control unit 311. As a result, the status lamp 226 is also turned on when a bonus game, an error has occurred, a sub-game is being reported, and other effects. The notification lamp 229 is also turned on by the lamp display device 314 when the bonus flag is established. Further, the lamp display device 314 selectively turns on the two backlights of the white light and the red light of the symbol display device 312.

  The sound effect generating device 315 generates sound related to the game effect from the speaker 227 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control unit 311.

  The line display device 317 is a display device for the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of LEDs according to an instruction from the main control unit 308. As a result, the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214 are turned on according to the number of medals inserted.

  The probability setting device 321 is a device for setting the winning lottery winning probability and small role probability setting values, and is located inside the front door of the rotary gaming machine 200 and cannot be operated by the player. Yes. As for the set value of the rotating type gaming machine 200, a staff member of the game hall unlocks the rotating type gaming machine 200, inserts a setting key into the probability setting device 321, and sets the setting value according to a predetermined procedure. Since this setting method is well known in the conventional revolving game machines, the details are omitted, but normally, the bonus setting probability can be set in 6 stages, and the current revolving game machine regulations are 200 to 600 minutes. It is stipulated in 1.

  In addition, although it is not an element of the control circuit structure of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment, a hall computer 323 that can be connected to the spinning cylinder type gaming machine 200 is also shown in FIG. The hall computer 323 is a well-known hall computer used in a game arcade, and collects and manages data on the operating status of the stands output from the communication port (not shown) of each swivel type gaming machine. The hall computer 323 and each swing type game machine are electrically connected, and as the electrical connection of the network system, well-known serial or parallel communication, LAN (local area network), etc. may be applied. , Wired or wireless.

  FIG. 4 is an example in which the left, middle, and right reels 402 to 404 rotating in the display windows 201 to 203 are developed. In each reel, for example, symbols 7, c, b, s, r, and z are arranged at 21 points on the outer periphery of the reel. 401 is a symbol number corresponding to 21 arrangement points. As indicated by the direction of rotation 405, each reel rotates in the display windows 201 to 203 in the order of symbol numbers 1, 2, 3,.

  Each reel is rotated and stopped by the symbol display device 312 based on the player's operation of the start lever 219 and the stop buttons 220, 221 and 222. The symbol display device 312 has a backlight (not shown), whereby each reel is illuminated brightly from the inside during the game.

  Here, symbols 7 and b are BB and RB symbols, respectively. The symbol r is a replay symbol, the small role s is a 15-character combination with 15 acquired numbers, the small role z is an 8-character combination with 8 acquired numbers, and the small role c is a 3-piece combination with 3 acquired numbers.

(Description of operation)
In the system configuration described above, the content of the game (game) of the rotating type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1A to 7B. As described above, the range in which the reel pull-in control works is 190 ms or less and a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the case of the spinning type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment, when the symbols 7 are aligned on the active line and a BB win is made, the JAC is immediately entered at the same time as the start of the BB game. The JAC game ends. After that, the spinning machine 200 immediately JAC-in again, the game progresses while the JAC game is repeated many times without a BB small role game, and the payout of medals reaches the prescribed payout number. The feature is that the BB game ends.

  In general, the player inserts 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. Light. As a result, a normal game is played with some of the 1-5 lines of the winning line displays 205-209 as active lines.

  Here, inserting a medal and making one of the winning line displays 205 to 209 as an active line is hereinafter referred to as BET (betting) or “BET”, and the number of medals inserted at the time of BET is the number of BETs or BETs. The n games are called “n bet” games. Further, conventionally, the JAC in combination is arranged in a replay pattern r similar to the small role “Replay”. However, in the first embodiment, the JAC in combination is not provided, and the JAC in is immediately performed after winning the eighth special combination (comb) of the JAC game or after the 12 games are consumed, and the next JAC game is started. Further, during the JAC game, one bet is automatically betted, and the special combination (combination) in the JAC game is “the arrangement of the symbols s, r, s from the left on the winning line display 205 that is an active line”. And When winning a prize, 15 medals are paid out. Further, the symbols constituting the accessory are easily arranged and arranged on a reel.

  In particular, the swivel-type gaming machine 200 according to the first embodiment is assumed to be a “three-wager” dedicated gaming machine capable of playing only three bets, except during a JAC game. Therefore, the spinning-reel game machine 200 of the first embodiment inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert three medals from the credit medals, and the effective line LEDs 210 to 210 All of 214 are turned on. As a result, the swing type gaming machine 200 makes all five lines of the winning line displays 205 to 209 effective lines, and a normal game is possible.

  When three or more medals are inserted, the amount exceeding the maximum bet number (three) is added to the credit until the maximum capacity (50) is reached. When the credit exceeds the maximum capacity (50), the surplus medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 224 toward the medal tray 225.

  The contents of the game of the rotating type gaming machine 200 will be described. When the player inserts three or more medals from the medal insertion slot 204 and sets the number of BETs to three, the BET is performed as usual with the five lines of the winning line displays 205 to 209 as effective lines. .

  On the other hand, when there is a display (credit number) on the credit number display device 215, the player presses the bet button 218 in order to set the BET number to three with five lines of the winning line displays 205 to 209 as effective lines. There are also cases where the user tries to insert three medals from the credit medal. If the player continues the game by repeating this operation, the game is continued with a BET with a BET number of 3 until the credit is continuously displayed until the display (credit number) of the credit number display device 215 becomes less than 3. It is possible.

  At the same time that the player operates the start lever 219 to rotate the reels 402, 403, and 404, the main control unit 308 performs a lottery of a combination (including a disengagement). If the BB (or RB) flag is established as a result of the lottery, the main control unit 308 sends an instruction to the lamp display device 314 via the sub control unit 311 at a certain frequency, turns on the notification lamp 229, and gives the player a bonus flag. Announce the establishment.

  Thereafter, the player stops the reels 402, 403, and 404. When the player wins BB (or RB), the main control unit 308 sends an instruction to the lamp display device 314 via the sub-control unit 311 to turn off the notification lamp 229 and stop the notification that the bonus flag is established.

  Further, in one game from when the player operates the start lever 219 to rotate and stop the reels 402, 403, 404, the main control unit 308 sends the speaker 227 to the sound effect generator 315 via the sub control unit 311. Send an instruction to make a normal sound effect. Alternatively, the main control unit 308 may produce an effect by sending an instruction to the lamp display device 314 to switch the backlight of the symbol display device 312 to white light or red light via the sub control unit 311.

  For example, the player digests the BB game after winning the BB prize. Conventionally, the game counter display device 230 displays the digestible BB small part game remaining number in the BB game and the digestible JAC in remaining number in the BB game. However, during the JAC game, the game counter display device 230 displays the remaining number of JAC games (maximum 12 games) and the remaining number of winning prizes (maximum 8 times).

However, the swivel type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment is
-The BB game end condition is “Digest up to the maximum allowable number of BB small-games (30 games in the conventional rule)” or “Digest up to the maximum allowable number of times in the conventional rule (3 times in the conventional rule)” None of the above is a specification that only “medal payout reaches the specified payout number”. For this reason, the game counter display device 230 does not display the BB small role game remaining number in the BB game and the JAC in remaining number in the BB game.

  Conventionally, when either the BB small role game remaining number or the JAC in remaining number displayed on the game counter display device 230 becomes 0 game, the BB game is ended and the gaming state is returned to the general game.

  However, as described above, the spinning cylinder gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment has a specification in which the BB game end condition is only that “medal payout reaches the specified payout number”. For this reason, the game counter display device 230 does not display the BB small role game remaining number in the BB game and the JAC in remaining number in the BB game, and when the medal payout reaches the specified payout number, the BB game ends. Then, the gaming state returns to during the general game.

  In addition, the swivel type gaming machine 200 of the first embodiment has a small role notification function. At the same time as the player operates the start lever 219 to rotate the reels 402, 403, 404, the main control unit 308 performs a lottery for winning. As a result of the lottery, when the small role flag is established, the main control unit 308 sends an instruction to the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 at a certain frequency, or information associated with the small role winning or the selected small size The role symbol is displayed to notify the player that the flag for the small role has been established (small role navigation). In addition, when the bonus flag is established as a result of the lottery, the main control unit 308 passes the sub control unit 311 to the image display device 231 in order to perform “bonus flag notification effect of small role notification denial” at a certain frequency. Sends an instruction, displays the small role, and gives the player a false notification that the small role flag has been established.

  1A to 1C are time charts from the start to the end of the BB game of the rotating type gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1A is a time chart at the time of BB winning. FIG. 1B is a time chart at the end of the RB game (JAC game) (when the prescribed payout number has not been reached). FIG. 1C is a time chart at the end of the BB game (when the prescribed payout number has been reached).

  In FIG. 1A, after the BB flag is turned ON, the main control unit 308 stops all reels 402, 403, 404 by a stop operation of the reels 402, 403, 404 by the player, and the stopped symbol is a BB prize. It detects that it became. Then, the main control unit 308 turns off the BB flag and turns on the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag sequentially (reference numeral 101a in the figure). The BB operation flag ON indicates that the BB game is in progress, and the RB operation flag ON indicates that the RB game (JAC game) is in progress.

  A series of processing operations of turning off the BB flag, turning on the BB operation flag, and turning on the RB operation flag is performed after the third reel, which is the last reel to be stopped, of the spinning reels 402, 403, and 404 is stopped. It is executed within a period until a BET operation, which is an operation for inserting a game medium (medal) for the next game, is started. As a result, the RB game in the BB can be reliably executed from the next game.

  Next, in FIG. 1B, when the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are ON, the main control unit 308 performs the eighth winning combination or the 12th game by the player's stop operation of the reels 402, 403, and 404. It is detected that the JAC game has ended and that the medal payout has not reached the prescribed payout number. Then, the main control unit 308 turns off the RB operation flag once but immediately turns it on again (reference numeral 101b in the figure). When the RB operation flag is turned ON again, it indicates that the next JAC game has started.

  The processing operation to turn off the RB operation flag once and the processing operation to turn it on again immediately thereafter is the next game after the stop of the third reel which is the last reel among the spinning reels 402, 403, 404. Is executed within a period until a BET operation, which is a game media (medal) insertion operation, is started. Thereby, it is possible to continue the RB game from the next game.

  The time from turning the RB operation flag off to turning it on again has an interval of about 100 msec. This interval cannot be set to 500 msec or more because it affects the prescribed waiting time of 4.1 seconds between games if it is too long. If this interval is too short, it cannot be distinguished from noise. Therefore, it is desirable to set this interval to 5 msec or more.

  Further, in FIG. 1C, when the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are ON, the main control unit 308 detects that the payout of medals has reached the specified payout number in the prize winning in the JAC game. Then, the main control unit 308 sequentially turns off the RB operation flag and the BB operation flag (reference numeral 101c in the figure). The BB operation flag OFF indicates the end of the BB game, and the RB operation flag OFF here indicates that the JAC game has ended halfway.

  The sequential processing operation of the RB operation flag OFF and the BB operation flag OFF is executed within a period until the BET operation is started after the third reel is stopped. As a result, the BB game can be reliably ended in this game, and the continuation in the next game can be stopped.

  FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing when the BB flag is established. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a BB winning (immediate JAC in).

  In FIG. 5A, the spinning-reel game machine 200 of the first embodiment is in a general game. The main control unit 308 of the rotary gaming machine 200 controls the display of the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 in accordance with the establishment of the BB flag, and displays a demonstration screen (for example, “bonus!”). A demo window 501 having the above is displayed on the image display device 231. Then, the swing type gaming machine 200 lights the notification lamp 229 and notifies the establishment of the bonus flag. Thereafter, the player stops the reels 402, 403, and 404. In this case, the player aims at the symbol 7 of the BB.

  FIG. 5B shows that in the game shown in FIG. 5A, the player depresses the stop button 220 of the left reel 402, the stop button 221 of the middle reel 403, and the stop button 222 of the right reel 404 in this order to stop all reels. It is the figure which won BB by displaying the symbol 7, 7, 7 of BB on the line display 205. FIG.

  Here, in relation to the symbol number shown in FIG. 4, a pull-in data table as shown in FIG. 18 is stored in the ROM 309. As shown in FIG. 18, the pull-in data table is data in which the data of the maximum number of pull-in frames for which the reel pull-in control works is defined for each symbol number of each reel. Since the range in which the reel pull-in control works is within 4 frames in accordance with the current spinning cylinder type gaming machine regulations, the maximum number of retracted frames shown in FIG. 18 is all within 4 frames. The main control unit 308 refers to the pull-in data table of FIG. 18 and performs the pull-in control of the reel with respect to the symbol of the symbol number of a certain reel, according to the maximum number of frames drawn in that symbol number of the reel. Then, the reel pull-in control is performed for the symbol of the symbol number.

  Therefore, in FIG. 5B, for example, when the symbol 7 (symbol number 9) of the middle reel 403 is approached on the winning line display 206 while the left reel 402 is stopped and the middle reel 403 is rotating, the player moves the middle reel 403. The stop button 221 is pressed. Then, the main control unit 308 refers to the drawing data table of FIG. 18 and acquires the maximum number of drawing frames 3 defined in the symbol number 9 of the middle reel. In this case, the symbol 7 (symbol number 9) is positioned on the winning line display 206 one frame after the winning line display 205, which is an effective line related to the winning combination, and the space between the position and the winning line display 205 is between the position and the winning line display 205. Acquired maximum number of frames is 3 or less. For this reason, the main control unit 308 determines that the reel pull-in control of the symbol 7 (symbol number 9) can be performed on the winning line display 205 which is an active line, and the reel pull-in to the symbol 7 (symbol number 9) is determined. Take control.

  Similarly, when the symbol 7 (symbol number 20) of the right reel 404 is approached on the winning line display 206 while the middle reel 403 is stopped and the right reel 404 is rotating, the player presses the stop button 222 of the right reel 404. Suppose that it is pressed. Then, the main control unit 308 refers to the drawing data table in FIG. 18 and acquires the maximum number of drawing frames 3 defined in the symbol number 20 of the right reel. In this case, the symbol 7 (symbol number 20) is positioned on the winning line display 206 one frame after the winning line display 205, which is an effective line related to the winning combination, and there is a gap between the position and the winning line display 205. Acquired maximum number of frames is 3 or less. For this reason, the main control unit 308 determines that the drawing-in control of the reel of symbol 7 (symbol number 20) can be performed on the winning line display 205, which is an active line, and the reel is drawn into symbol 7 (symbol number 20). Take control. The above result is a state where all reels in FIG.

  In FIG. 5B, in accordance with the BB winning, the main control unit 308 displays the BB game window 502 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and turns off the notification lamp 229 to notify that the BB game is in progress. The BB game window 502 has a screen display of “BB game in progress”. Further, in accordance with the BB winning, the main control unit 308 immediately shifts the process to the JAC game (JAC in), displays the RB game window 503 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and notifies the RB game. To do. The RB game window 503 displays a screen display of “12-8” (representing the JAC game remaining number = 12 and the remaining remaining object number = 8), “JAC game in progress”, and “first” (representing the first RB number). Have

  6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of a game mode according to the BB game of the first embodiment. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a JAC game (one RB count and one remaining accessory count). FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the next JAC in-time (the RB number is the first time the remaining part number is 1 item winning prize; the specified payout number has not been reached, immediately JAC-in).

  In FIG. 6A, following the state shown in FIG. 5B, the player plays an accessory (arrangement of symbols s, r, s from the left on the winning line display 205 as an active line) seven times in the first RB game. The winning state is shown. In accordance with the seventh prize winning, the main control unit 308 displays, via the sub control unit 311, a payout number window 601 having a display of 105 payout numbers of medals at that time and an RB game window 602. Displayed on the display device 231 to notify that the RB game is in progress. The RB game window 602 displays a screen display of “4-1” (remaining JAC game count = 4, remaining number of objects = 1), “JAC game in progress”, “first” (representing first RB count). Have In this example, among the 8 digest JAC games, there are 7 winning prizes, and the display “4-1” of the RB game window 602 is “JAC game remaining count 12—digest JAC game count 8”. The number of remaining objects = 1 is indicated by the number of times = 4 and “the maximum remaining number of objects 8−the number of winning prizes 7”.

  FIG. 6B shows a state in which the player has won a prize eight times in the first RB game, following the state shown in FIG. 6A. The main control unit 308 displays, on the image display device 231, a payout number window 603 having a display of 120 payout numbers of medals at that time, via the sub-control unit 311, in accordance with the eighth prize winning prize. Further, at this time, the number of payouts has not reached the specified payout number (for example, 465 sheets). For this reason, the main control unit 308 shifts the processing to the next JAC game (JAC in), displays the RB game window 604 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311, and notifies that the RB game is in progress. The RB game window 604 displays a screen display of “12-8” (representing JAC game remaining number = 12, remaining number of objects = 8), “JAC game in progress”, “second” (representing second RB number). Have

  7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing that the JAC game is in progress (the number of remaining RBs is 4th and the remaining number of times of an accessory is 2). FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating the end of the BB game (the winning combination winning after the fourth RB number of times and the remaining number of times of the remaining two times; reaching the prescribed payout number).

  FIG. 7A shows a state in which the player has won a bonus item six times in the fourth RB game, following the state shown in FIG. 6B. In accordance with the sixth prize winning, the main control unit 308 displays, via the sub control unit 311, a payout number window 701 having a display of 450 payout number of medals at that time and an RB game window 702. Displayed on the display device 231 to notify that the RB game is in progress. The RB game window 702 displays screens of “6-2” (remaining JAC game count = 6, remaining accessory count = 2), “JAC game in progress”, “fourth” (representing fourth RB count). Have In this example, among the 6 digest JAC games, there are 6 consecutive consecutive prizes, and the display “6-2” of the RB game window 602 is “JAC game remaining count 12−digest JAC games 6”. The remaining number of times = 6, and “maximum remaining number of bonuses 8−number of bonus winning times 6” indicates that the remaining number of bonuses = 2.

  FIG. 7B shows a state in which the player has won a bonus item seven times in the fourth RB game, following the state shown in FIG. 7A. The main control unit 308 displays a payout number window 703 having a display of 465 medal payout numbers at that time on the image display device 231 via the sub-control unit 311 in accordance with the seventh prize winning prize. Further, at this time, the number of payouts has reached the specified payout number (465 sheets). Therefore, the main control unit 308 ends the RB game (JAC game) halfway, ends the BB game, displays the bonus end window 704 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311, and terminates the bonus game. Inform.

(Program processing explanation)
The processing related to the game in the first embodiment is performed according to the processing procedure shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A to 12B show the contents of the revolving game control process executed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. The CPU of the main control unit 308 reads and executes the game control program stored in the ROM 309. Is done. The processing procedure of FIG. 16 shows the contents of the spinning-type game sub-control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 311. The CPU of the sub-control unit 311 reads out and executes the game sub-control program stored in the ROM 319. Is done.

  Note that the processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit 308 when the setting key is inserted into the probability setting device 321 and the setting value is set according to a predetermined procedure is well known in the conventional revolving game machines. I ’ll skip the explanation. In the first embodiment, from the lottery probabilities corresponding to each of the settings 1 to 6 stored in advance in the ROM 309 (including deviation), corresponding to the setting value set by the probability setting device 321 (including deviation). ) The winning lottery probability is extracted. Then, the lottery probability of the winning combination (including the disparity) and the set setting value are stored in the RAM 310 in advance.

  8A and 8B, the processing procedure of the game control program according to the first embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning-type game control processing performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308 is also referred to with reference to FIGS. 1A to 7B. explain. When the rotary gaming machine 200 is turned on, the main control unit 308 performs various initial settings (not shown), and then performs periodic interrupt processing (not shown) to set the values in the RAM 310 and bonus lottery probabilities. The random number counter of the combination in the RAM 310 corresponding to is sequentially updated. As a result, a random number value of a combination is generated sequentially.

  The player issues an instruction to insert 1 to 3 or more medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medal, and the main control unit 308. Detects an instruction of 1 to 3 BETs. Then, the main control unit 308 determines which BET method is used (steps S800 → S803).

  When the main control unit 308 detects 1 to 3 triggers from the bet button switch 302 and determines that the BET is made by the bet buttons 216 to 218, the credit number being displayed on the credit number display device 215 and the BET number 1 are displayed. ~ 3 sheets are compared (steps S803 → S805).

  If the comparison result is “number of credits <number of BETs”, the main control unit 308 returns the process to a state in which the player waits for the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 204 (steps S805 → S800).

  When the main control unit 308 detects 1 to 3 triggers from the medal sensor switch 305 and determines that the BET is a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 204 (step S803 → S815), or the bet buttons 216 to 218. If it is determined that 1 to 3 bets have been successfully placed (steps S803 → S805 → S815), the main control unit 308 turns on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 to the line display device 317 corresponding to the number of BETs. Instruct to do. Then, the main control unit 308 sets the winning line displays 205 to 209 as valid lines corresponding to the number of BETs.

  Since the first embodiment is a game machine dedicated to “three bets” in general games, it is possible to play with all the winning line displays 205 to 209 being active lines, that is, the player's start lever 219 can be operated.

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the main control unit 308 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 312 due to the trigger of the reel start switch 301. At the same time, the main control unit 308 extracts a random number value from the random number counter of the winning combination in the RAM 310 as the winning combination lottery. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the winning combination is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S815 → S816).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310 (step S817). When none of the combination flags is established, the main control unit 308 uses the normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 17 in which the effect type randomly selected from 0 to 2 is set to bit 3 to bit 0 of the event. It transmits to the control part 311 (step S818). As a result, when the sub control unit 311 receives the normal game command, the lamp display device 314 generates a sound effect to give an instruction corresponding to the effect type that is an event of the normal game command so as to perform an effect when the start lever 219 is operated. The data is transmitted to the device 315, the image display device 231 and the like.

  In the reel stop process in step S820, the main control unit 308 responds to the trigger operation of the stop button switch unit 303 in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220 to 222. A control instruction is given to stop the reels 402, 403, and 404. The main control unit 308 counts this one game as the number of games. The counted number of games is output from, for example, a communication port (not shown), collected and managed by the hall computer 323 as one piece of operating status data of the table, and one game is completed. Then, the main control unit 308 returns to the process of step S800.

  Again, the player inserts 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. Is done normally. Then, the main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 in accordance with the BET number, so that the winning line displays 205 to 209 correspond to the BET number in accordance with the BET number. (Step S800 → S803 → S815, or Step S800 → S803 → S805 → S815).

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the main control unit 308 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 312 due to the trigger of the reel start switch 301. At the same time, the main control unit 308 extracts a random number value from the random number counter of the winning combination in the RAM 310 as the winning combination lottery. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the winning combination is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S815 → S816).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310. If the flag is established, the main control unit 308 further checks the flag of each small role in the RAM 310 (steps S817 → S848). When the small role flag is established, the main control unit 308 sets the event type randomly selected from 0 to 3 to event bit3 to bit0, and sets the small character type to event bit10 to bit4 in FIG. The normal game command shown (command ID is 0) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 (steps S848 → S826). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays the small role on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and notifies the player that the small role has been established.

  In the 3-reel stop process in step S827, the main control unit 308 flags the symbol display device 312 in response to the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303 in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220, 221, 222. Instructs the reel pull-in control related to the established small role. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the reels 402, 403, and 404. The 3-reel stop process in step S827 will be described later in the description with reference to FIG.

  If the winning combination has been won after the reels 402, 403, 404 are stopped, the main control unit 308 performs the winning combination process (medal payout etc.) corresponding to the winning combination and turns off the established winning combination flag. Thus, one game (game) is completed (steps S830 → S833 → S843 → S845 → S800). If no winning combination has been won after the reels 402, 403, 404 are stopped, the main control unit 308 turns off the established winning combination flag and ends one game (game) (steps S830 → S833 → S845). → S800).

  Again, the player inserts 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. Is done normally. Then, the main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 in accordance with the BET number, so that the winning line displays 205 to 209 correspond to the BET number in accordance with the BET number. (Step S800 → S803 → S815, or Step S800 → S803 → S805 → S815).

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the main control unit 308 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 312 due to the trigger of the reel start switch 301. At the same time, the main control unit 308 extracts a random number value from the random number counter of the winning combination in the RAM 310 as the winning combination lottery. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the winning combination is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S815 → S816).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310. If the flag is established, the main control unit 308 further checks the flag of each small role in the RAM 310 (steps S817 → S848). When the small role flag is not established and the bonus flag is established (BB flag ON or RB flag ON), the main control unit 308 randomly selects from 0 to 2, 3 (small role notification) or 4 (bonus). The normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 17 in which the selected effect type is set to bit3 to bit0 of the event and the appropriate small role type is randomly set to bit10 to bit4 of the event is sent to the sub-control unit 311 Transmit (step S824).

  As a result, the effect type of the normal game command becomes 3 (small role notification) at a certain frequency. In this case, the main control unit 308 performs the sub-control unit 311 in order to perform “bonus flag notification effect of small role notification negative”. The small role is displayed on the image display device 231 and a false notification that the small role flag is established is given to the player. On the other hand, when the effect type of the normal game command is 4 (bonus), the main control unit 308 performs a demonstration on the image display device 231 via the sub-control unit 311 in order to display a demonstration screen (for example, “bonus!”). Display the screen and notify the player that the bonus flag has been established.

  Then, the main control unit 308 randomly issues a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) shown in FIG. 17 in which the bonus flag data (0; common bonus) is set to the event to the sub-control unit 311 at a certain frequency. Transmit (step S825). As a result, when the sub-control unit 311 receives the bonus flag establishment command, the sub-control unit 311 gives an instruction to the lamp display device 314 to control the notification lamp 229 so as to notify the player that the bonus flag has been established. This example is the case of FIG. 5A described above.

  Then, in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220, 221, 222, the main control unit 308 moves the reels related to the flag establishment role (bonus) to the symbol display device 312 in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303. Instructing pull-in control. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the reels 402, 403, and 404 (step S827).

  If the bonus has not been won due to the missing bonus, the main control unit 308 ends one game (game) with the bonus flag turned on (steps S830 → S833 → S845 → S800).

  Again, the player inserts 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. Is done normally. Then, the main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 in accordance with the BET number, so that the winning line displays 205 to 209 correspond to the BET number in accordance with the BET number. (Step S800 → S803 → S815, or Step S800 → S803 → S805 → S815).

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the main control unit 308 issues a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 312 due to the trigger of the reel start switch 301. At the same time, a random number value is extracted from the random number counter of the combination in the RAM 310 as the combination drawing. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the obtained random number value, and when the winning combination is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S815 → S816).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310. If the flag is established, the main control unit 308 further checks the flag of each small role in the RAM 310 (steps S817 → S848). When the small role flag is not established and the bonus flag is established (BB flag ON or RB flag ON), the main control unit 308 randomly selects from 0 to 2, 3 (small role notification) or 4 (bonus). The normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 17 in which the selected effect type is set to bit3 to bit0 of the event and the appropriate small role type is randomly set to bit10 to bit4 of the event is sent to the sub-control unit 311 Transmit (step S824).

  As a result, the effect type of the normal game command becomes 3 (small role notification) at a certain frequency. In this case, the main control unit 308 performs the sub-control unit 311 in order to perform “bonus flag notification effect of small role notification negative”. The small role is displayed on the image display device 231 and a false notification that the small role flag is established is given to the player. On the other hand, when the effect type of the normal game command is 4 (bonus), the main control unit 308 performs a demonstration on the image display device 231 via the sub-control unit 311 in order to display a demonstration screen (for example, “bonus!”). Display the screen and notify the player that the bonus flag has been established.

  Then, the main control unit 308 randomly issues a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) shown in FIG. 17 in which the bonus flag data (0; common bonus) is set to the event to the sub-control unit 311 at a certain frequency. Transmit (step S825). As a result, when the sub-control unit 311 receives the bonus flag establishment command, the sub-control unit 311 gives an instruction to the lamp display device 314 to control the notification lamp 229 so as to notify the player that the bonus flag has been established.

  Then, in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220, 221, 222, the main control unit 308 moves the reels related to the flag establishment role (bonus) to the symbol display device 312 in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303. An instruction for pull-in control is performed to stop the reels 402, 403, and 404 (step S827).

  If a bonus has been won, the main control unit 308 sets a bonus flag establishment command (command) in which the bonus flag data shown in FIG. 17 (1 when the BB flag is ON, 2 when the RB flag is ON) is set as an event. ID 1) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 (steps S830 → S834). As a result, when the sub-control unit 311 receives the bonus flag establishment command, the sub-control unit 311 issues an instruction to the image display device 231 to control to display the BB game window 502 when the event instructs the BB flag ON (this is controlled) An example is FIG. 5B above). Further, when the event instructs the RB flag to be turned on, the sub-control unit 311 gives an instruction to the image display device 231 to control so as to display the RB game window 503 having only “JAC game in progress” display. Further, the main control unit 308 transmits a notification end command (command ID is 2) shown in FIG. 17 to the sub control unit 311. Thereby, the sub-control unit 311 gives an instruction to the lamp display device 314 and controls to turn off the notification lamp 229 (step S835). This example is the case of FIG. 5B described above.

  When the main control unit 308 receives an instruction for the next game from the player, the main control unit 308 performs a bonus game process (step S837), and returns to the normal process. Detailed processing contents of BB and RB (one JAC game once) in the bonus game processing in step S837 will be described later with reference to FIG. The main control unit 308 performs BB game processing when the BB flag is ON, and performs RB game (JAC game) processing when the RB flag is ON. Next, the main control unit 308 returns the process to the next game waiting state (steps S837 → S800).

  Next, referring to FIG. 9, the 3-reel stop process in step S827 described above in the process procedure of the game control program of the first embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. Will be described.

  If the small combination flag is established after the bonus flag is established, the main control unit 308 preferentially selects the small combination flag (step S900), and advances the process to step S901. Note that when the 3-reel stop process of FIG. 9 is performed in the RB game process described later (step S827 in FIG. 12A described later), since the established flag is only the accessory flag, the process of step S900 is particularly Not done.

  In step S901, the main control unit 308 monitors the trigger of the stop button switch unit 303 to monitor the first reel stop (first stop instruction). When the first stop instruction is detected (step S901), the main control unit 308 receives the symbol number n (1 to 21) of the latest symbol that is a symbol for winning the flag winning combination and approaches the active line, and the first stop instruction. Reel No., which is an identifier for the reel (any one of the left reel 402, the middle reel 403, and the right reel 404). With reference to “L (left; 1, middle; 2, right; 3)” as an index, the drawing data table of FIG. 18 is referred to. Then, the main control unit 308 acquires the maximum number N (0 to 4) of draw-in frames defined for the symbol number n of the first stop instruction reel L (step S903).

  Here, if the distance between the effective line relating to the winning prize and the symbol of symbol number n is within the maximum number N of frames to be acquired, the main control unit 308 controls the drawing-in of the reel of symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. Is determined to be possible, a reel pull-in control instruction is given to the symbol of symbol number n, and the first stop instruction reel is stopped (step S905).

  Or, in step S905, if the distance between the effective line related to the winning prize and the symbol of symbol number n exceeds the acquired maximum number N of frames to be drawn, the main control unit 308 displays the symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. It is determined that the reel pull-in control is impossible (removal of the winning combination), an instruction to stop the reel pull-in control for the symbol number n is given, and the first stop instruction reel is stopped.

  Next, the main control unit 308 monitors the trigger of the stop button switch unit 303 to monitor the next reel stop (second stop instruction). When the second stop instruction is detected (step S910), the main control unit 308 receives the symbol number n (1 to 21) of the latest symbol that is a symbol for winning the flag winning combination and approaches the effective line related to the winning combination, Reel No., which is an identifier for the second stop instruction reel (one of the left reel 402, the middle reel 403, and the right reel 404). With reference to “L (left; 1, middle; 2, right; 3)” as an index, the drawing data table of FIG. 18 is referred to. Then, the main control unit 308 acquires the maximum number N (0 to 4) of draw-in frames defined for the symbol number n of the second stop instruction reel L (step S913).

  Here, if the distance between the effective line relating to the winning prize and the symbol of symbol number n is within the maximum number N of frames to be acquired, the main control unit 308 controls the drawing-in of the reel of symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. Is determined to be possible, a reel pull-in control instruction is given to the symbol number n, and the second stop instruction reel is stopped (step S915). This example is the case of FIG. 5B described above.

  Or, in step S915, if the distance between the effective line related to the winning combination and the symbol of symbol number n exceeds the acquired maximum number N of frames to be drawn, the main control unit 308 displays the symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. It is determined that the reel pull-in control is impossible, an instruction to stop the reel no pull-in control is given to the symbol of symbol number n, and the second stop instruction reel is stopped.

  Finally, the main control unit 308 monitors the trigger of the stop button switch unit 303 and monitors the last reel stop (third stop instruction). When detecting the third stop instruction (step S920), the main control unit 308 is a symbol for winning the flag winning combination, and the symbol number n (1 to 21) of the latest symbol approaching the active line related to the winning combination, Reel No., which is an identifier for the third stop instruction reel (one of the left reel 402, the middle reel 403, and the right reel 404). With reference to “L (left; 1, middle; 2, right; 3)” as an index, the drawing data table of FIG. 18 is referred to. Then, the main control unit 308 acquires the maximum number N (0 to 4) of draw-in frames defined for the symbol number n of the third stop instruction reel L (step S923).

  Here, if the distance between the effective line relating to the winning prize and the symbol of symbol number n is within the maximum number N of frames to be acquired, the main control unit 308 controls the drawing-in of the reel of symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. The reel pull-in control instruction is given to the symbol of symbol number n. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the third stop instruction reel and returns to the calling process (step S925 → return). This example is the case of FIG. 5B described above.

  Alternatively, in step S925, if the distance between the effective line for winning combination and the symbol of symbol number n exceeds the acquired maximum number N of frames to be drawn, the main control unit 308 displays the symbol of symbol number n on the effective line. It is determined that the reel pull-in control is impossible, and an instruction to stop the reel pull-in control for the symbol number n is issued. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the third stop instruction reel and returns to the calling process.

  Further, the main control unit 308 counts this one game as the number of games in step S925. The counted number of games is output from, for example, a communication port (not shown), and is collected and managed by the hall computer 323 as one of the operating status data of the table.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the bonus game process in step S837 described above is included in the process procedure of the game control program of the first embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning-type game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. explain.

  When the BB flag in the RAM 310 is established, the main control unit 308 turns off the BB flag (steps S1000 → S1002). Next, the main control unit 308 turns on the BB operation flag in the RAM 310 (step S1004), and performs a BB game process (step S1006). The BB game process in step S1006 will be described later with reference to FIG. After the BB game process, the main control unit 308 turns off the BB operation flag (step S1008) and advances the process to step S1024.

  On the other hand, when the RB flag in the RAM 310 is established, the main control unit 308 turns off the RB flag (steps S1000 → S1010). Then, the main control unit 308 initializes the JAC game remaining number counter in the RAM 310 to the maximum value of 12, and initializes the accessory remaining number counter in the RAM 310 to the maximum value of 8 (step S1012). Further, the main control unit 308 initializes the RB count counter in the RAM 310 to 1 (step S1014).

  Next, the main control unit 308 sets the value of the remaining accessory counter to bit3 to bit0 of the event, sets the value of the JAC game remaining counter to bits 8 to 4 of the event, and sets the value of the RB counter to bit10 of the event. The counter command 2 (command ID is 5) shown in FIG. 17 set in .about.bit9 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 (step S1016). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays the RB game window 503 as shown in FIG. 5B on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 to notify that the RB game is in progress. As a result of this process, “12-8” (representing JAC game remaining time = 12, remaining number of bonus items = 8) and “first” (representing first RB number) are additionally displayed in the RB game window 503. The Note that the processing flow of this step S1010 shows the case of the RB winning RB game with the RB symbols b, so the BB game window 502 as shown in FIG. 5B is not displayed.

  Next, the main control unit 308 turns on the RB operation flag in the RAM 310 (step S1018), and performs an RB game process (step S1020). The RB game process in step S1020 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B. After the RB game process, the main control unit 308 turns off the RB operation flag (step S1022), and advances the process to step S1024.

  In step S1024, the main control unit 308 transmits a bonus end command (command ID is 3) shown in FIG. 17 to the sub-control unit 311. Thus, when receiving the bonus end command, the sub-control unit 311 gives an instruction to the image display device 231 to control to display the bonus end window 704. This example is the case of FIG. 7B described above. The main control unit 308 initializes the RB number counter and the payout number counter in the RAM 310 to 0, and returns to the caller process (step S1026 → return).

  Note that the above-described BB operation flag and RB operation flag do not hinder the operation even in the first embodiment. These can be used for software maintenance such as monitoring the status of the BB game and the RB game during debugging during development, and are provided for extensibility when the software of the first embodiment is used during development of the next model. Will.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11, the BB game process in step S1006 described above is included in the processing procedure of the game control program of the first embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. explain.

  The main control unit 308 initializes the JAC game remaining number counter in the RAM 310 to a maximum value of 12, and initializes the accessory remaining number counter in the RAM 310 to a maximum value of 8 (step S1100). Further, the main control unit 308 increments (+1) the RB count counter in the RAM 310 (step S1102). If the value of the RB number counter is 0, the RB number counter is incremented to 1 in step S1102, and it is instructed that the RB game to be processed thereafter is the first RB number.

  Then, the main control unit 308 transmits a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1) shown in FIG. 17 in which the bonus flag data (2 for instructing the RB flag ON) is set as an event to the sub-control unit 311 (step S1104). ). As a result, when receiving the bonus flag establishment command, the sub-control unit 311 displays an RB game window 503 as shown in FIG. 5B having only the display “JAC game in progress” because the event instructs the RB flag ON. Then, an instruction to the image display device 231 is given and controlled.

  Next, the main control unit 308 sets the value of the remaining accessory counter to bit3 to bit0 of the event, sets the value of the JAC game remaining counter to bits 8 to 4 of the event, and sets the value of the RB counter to bit10 of the event. The counter command 2 (command ID is 5) shown in FIG. 17 set in .about.bit9 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 (step S1106). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays the RB game window 503 as shown in FIG. 5B on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 to notify that the RB game is in progress. As a result of this process, “12-8” (representing JAC game remaining time = 12, remaining number of bonus items = 8) and “first” (representing first RB number) are additionally displayed in the RB game window 503. The This processing flow shows the case of a BB winning BB game in which BB symbols 7 are arranged, and thus the BB game window 502 as shown in FIG. 5B has already been displayed in the above-described step S834. .

  Next, the main control unit 308 turns on the RB operation flag in the RAM 310 (step S1108), and performs an RB game process (step S1020). The RB game process in step S1020 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B. After the RB game process, the main control unit 308 turns off the RB operation flag (step S1112), and advances the process to step S1114.

  In step S1114, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the specified payout number counter in the RAM 310 has reached the specified payout number (465 sheets). The main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1100 if the specified payout number has not been reached, and returns to the calling source process if the specified payout number has been reached (step S1114 → return).

  Next, referring to FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B, among the processing procedures of the game control program of the first embodiment, which defines the contents of the spinning-type game control processing performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308, the RB of step S 1020 described above Game processing will be described.

  The player inserts one medal from the medal insertion slot 204 (betting one in the JAC game) or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to generate an instruction to insert one medal from the credit medal (JAC The main control unit 308 detects an instruction for a BET with one BET number. Then, the main control unit 308 determines which BET method is used (step S1200 → S1203).

  When the main control unit 308 detects one trigger from the bet button switch 302 and determines that the bet is made by the bet buttons 216 to 218, the main control unit 308 displays the number of credits displayed on the credit number display device 215 and one BET number. Compare (step S1203 → S1205).

  When the comparison result is “number of credits <number of BETs”, the main control unit 308 returns the process to a state in which the player waits for the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 204 (step S1205 → S1200).

  When the main control unit 308 detects a single trigger from the medal sensor switch 305 and determines that the BET is a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 204 (step S1203 → S1215), or a BET by the bet buttons 216 to 218 If it is determined that several BETs have been successfully performed (steps S1203 → S1205 → S1215), the main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LEDs 210 corresponding to the number of BETs. . Then, the main control unit 308 sets the winning line display 205 as valid lines corresponding to the number of BETs.

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the trigger of the reel start switch 301 causes the main control unit 308 to instruct the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reels, and as a lottery for the combination (combination), Extract a random value from a random number counter. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the acquired random number value, and when the lottery is won, the main component flag in the RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S1215 → S1216).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310 (step S1217). If the bonus flag is not established, the main control unit 308 displays a symbol in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303 in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220 to 222 in the reel stop process of step S1220. A reel control instruction is given to the device 312 at the time of slippage, and the reels 402, 403, and 404 are stopped. The main control unit 308 counts this one game as the number of games. The counted number of games is output from, for example, a communication port (not shown), and is collected and managed by the hall computer 323 as one of the operating status data of the table. Then, the main control unit 308 advances the process to step S1254.

  When the player again inserts one medal from the medal insertion slot 204 or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert one medal from the credit medal, and the BET with one BET number is normally performed, The main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LED 210 by an amount corresponding to one BET number. As a result, the winning line display 205 is set to an effective line corresponding to the number of BETs (step S1200 → S1203 → S1215, or step S1200 → S1203 → S1205 → S1215).

  When the player operates the start lever 219, the trigger of the reel start switch 301 causes the main control unit 308 to instruct the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reels, and as a lottery for the combination (combination), Extract a random value from a random number counter. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the acquired random number value, and when the lottery is won, the main component flag in the RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S1215 → S1216).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310, and if the accessory flag is established (step S1217 → S1227), in the 3-reel stop process in step S1227, the player's stop buttons 220, 221, 222 are updated. In response to the operation, the main control unit 308 instructs the symbol display device 312 to control the pull-in of the reel related to the accessory in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the reels 402, 403, and 404.

  Then, the main control unit 308 turns off the established accessory flag and initializes the accessory payout number counter in the RAM 310 to 0 (step S1230). Since the symbols constituting the accessory are easily arranged and arranged on the reel, the accessory is awarded 100% at this time (step S1233).

  Next, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the item payout number counter has reached a predetermined item payout number N (N = 15 in this example) (step S1243). In a case where the predetermined payout number has not been reached, the main control unit 308 performs processing related to payout of one medal (counting up of the payout number display device 223 and the credit number display device 215, payout from the hopper control device 316) Etc.), and the accessory payout number counter is incremented (step S1235). Further, the main control unit 308 increments the payout number counter in the RAM 310 (step S1247).

  Next, the main control unit 308 transmits the counter command 1 (command ID is 4) shown in FIG. 17 in which the value of the payout number counter is set as an event to the sub control unit 311 (step S1249). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays a payout number window as shown by reference numeral 601 in FIG. 6A on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and notifies the payout number of medals at that time.

  In step S1250, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the specified payout number counter in the RAM 310 has reached the specified payout number (465 sheets). The main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1243 if the specified payout number has not been reached, and returns to the calling source process if the specified payout number has been reached (step S1250 → return).

  On the other hand, when the predetermined number of bonus items has been reached in step S1243, the main control unit 308 decrements (-1) the remaining bonus counter (step S1252) and advances the process to step S1254. In step S1254, the main control unit 308 decrements the JAC game remaining number counter.

  Next, the main control unit 308 sets the value of the remaining accessory counter to bit3 to bit0 of the event, sets the value of the JAC game remaining counter to bits 8 to 4 of the event, and sets the value of the RB counter to bit10 of the event. The counter command 2 (command ID is 5) shown in FIG. 17 set in .about.bit9 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 (step S1256). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays an RB game window as shown by reference numeral 602 in FIG. 6A on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 to notify that the RB game is in progress. For example, as a result of this process, “4-1” (representing JAC game remaining time = 4 and remaining object remaining number = 1) and “first” (representing first RB number) are updated and displayed in the RB game window 602. Is done.

  In step S1258, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the JAC game remaining number counter or the accessory remaining number counter has become zero. If none of them is 0, the main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1200. On the other hand, if the value of the JAC game remaining number counter or the remaining item counter is 0 in step S 1258, the main control unit 308 sends the RB wait command (command ID is 6) shown in FIG. 17 to the sub control unit 311. Then, the process returns to the caller process (step S1260 → return). As a result, for example, when transitioning to the state of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the main control unit 308 displays an image of the window displaying the X mark on the entire RB game window as indicated by reference numeral 602 via the sub control unit 311. It is displayed on the display device 231 and an RB wait (waiting for the next JAC in) is notified.

  Next, in FIG. 16, the processing procedure of the gaming sub-control program of the first embodiment that defines the contents of the spinning-type gaming sub-control processing performed by the CPU of the sub-control unit 311 is also referred to with reference to FIGS. 1A to 7B. While explaining. When the rotary gaming machine 200 is turned on, the sub-control unit 311 sequentially updates various random number counters in the RAM 320 by periodic interrupt processing (not shown) after various initial settings (not shown). . As a result, the sub-control unit 311 sequentially generates random values related to effects.

  The sub-control unit 311 monitors the command transmitted from the main control unit 308. When receiving the command, the sub-control unit 311 determines whether the command ID is 1 (bonus flag establishment command) or 6 (RB waiting command). Determination is made (steps S1600 → S1605 → S1610). If the command ID is 1 (bonus flag establishment command), the sub-control unit 311 issues an instruction to the lamp display device 314 when the event of the bonus flag establishment command is 0 (common bonus) in step S1620. Control is performed so that the lamp 229 is lit (steps S1610 → S1620). This example is the case of FIG. 5A described above. On the other hand, in step S1620, if the event of the bonus flag establishment command is 1 (BB flag ON), the BB game window is displayed. If the event is 2 (RB flag ON), the RB game has only the display “JAC game in progress”. A window is displayed on the image display device 231. This example is the case of FIG. 5B described above. After step S1620, the sub control unit 311 advances the process to step S1695.

  When the command ID is 6 (RB waiting command), the sub-control unit 311 displays, in step S1615, for example, an image display device 231 that displays a window displaying an X mark on the entire RB game window as indicated by reference numeral 602 in FIG. 6A. And RB waiting (next JAC in waiting) is notified. After step S1615, the sub control unit 311 advances the process to step S1695.

  If the command ID is not 1 or 6, the sub-control unit 311 determines whether or not the command ID is 2 (notification end command) (steps S1605 → S1625). When the command ID is 2 (notification end command), the sub-control unit 311 controls the lamp display device 314 to give an instruction and turn off the notification lamp 229 (step S1630). After step S1630, the sub control unit 311 advances the process to step S1695.

  When the normal game command (command ID is 0) shown in FIG. 17 is received, the sub-control unit 311 determines whether or not the effect type of the event of the normal game command is a small role notification (steps S1625 → S1645). If it is not a small role announcement (steps S1645 → S1695), in the normal production process of step S1695, the sub-control unit 311 matches the production type which is the event of the normal game command so as to produce the production at the time of operating the start lever 219. The instruction is transmitted to the lamp display device 314, the sound effect generator 315, the image display device 231 and the like. In this case, for example, each reel is irradiated with a normal white light backlight of the symbol display device 312 by the lamp display device 314, and a normal sound effect start sound is emitted from the speaker 227 by the sound effect generator 315. Further, when the effect type is 4 (bonus), the sub-control unit 311 transmits an instruction to display a demonstration screen display (for example, “bonus!”) To the image display device 231. This example is the case of FIG. 5A described above.

  In the case of a small role notification, in the process of step S1650, the sub-control unit 311 transmits an instruction corresponding to the small role type, which is an event of a normal game command, to the image display device 231 so as to perform a small role notification display (step S1650). S1645 → S1650). At the same time, the sub-control unit 311 transmits an instruction commensurate with the small role type to the lamp display device 314, the sound effect generator 315, etc. so as to produce an effect when the start lever 219 is operated.

  The sub-control unit 311 transmits a desired display instruction (a command as a display command signal) to the image display device 231 and the image display device 231 displays a desired moving image on the LCD according to the command. The I / F between the unit 311 and the image display device 231 and the control method of the image display device 231 itself can be the same as in the case of using a conventional image display device having an LCD applied to a swivel game machine. Therefore, the detailed description is omitted.

  In addition, when a bonus flag establishment command (command ID is 1), a notification end command (command ID is 2), or an RB wait command (command ID is 6) is received, in the normal effect process in step S1695, the sub-control unit 311 Then, an instruction corresponding to each command is transmitted to the lamp display device 314, the sound effect generator 315, etc. so as to produce an effect (steps S1615, S1620, S1630 → S1695). In this case, for example, each reel is irradiated with the backlight of the symbol display device 312 switched to white light or red light by the lamp display device 314, and a special sound effect is emitted from the speaker 227 by the sound effect generator 315.

  When the bonus end command (command ID is 3) shown in FIG. 17 is received, the sub control unit 311 displays a bonus end window 704 on the image display device 231 to notify the player of the end of the bonus game. (Steps S1625 → S1675). This example is the case of FIG. 7B described above.

  Finally, when the counter command 1 (command ID is 4) or counter command 2 (command ID is 5) shown in FIG. 17 in which the value of each counter is set as an event is received, the sub control unit 311 receives the reference numeral 601 in FIG. 6A. The payout number window as shown in FIG. Further, the sub-control unit 311 displays an RB game window having the updated JAC game remaining number, accessory remaining number, and RB number as indicated by reference numeral 602 in FIG. 6A on the image display device 231. (Steps S1605 → S1685).

  The sub-control unit 311 returns the processing to the monitoring of the command transmitted from the main control unit 308 after the processing of steps S1650, S1695, S1675, and S1685 (steps S1650, S1695, S1675, and S1685 → S1600).

(Effect of Embodiment 1)
As described above, according to the first embodiment, as a first aspect, the spinning-reel type gaming machine is capable of winning a predetermined small combination (combination) among a plurality of combinations a plurality of times. A first control means for controlling the state, the first control means for ending the control of the first state when a predetermined small role has been won a predetermined number of times, or when a predetermined number of games have been performed; 308, FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B), the second control means for controlling the second state in which the first control means can be activated a plurality of times, and the display of the symbol when the variable display is stopped is the second control means. It is activated when the display corresponds to the state combination (BB) (S1006), and is provided with second control means (308, FIG. 11) for activating the first control means in accordance with the activation. Features.

  With the above configuration, the first control means (RB game) is guaranteed once in the second control means (BB game).

  Here, as a second aspect, the second control means includes a restarting means for restarting the first control means following the end of the control of the first state by the first control means. (308, S1112 → S1020).

  Thereby, in the second control means (BB game), the first control means (RB game) is continuously activated a plurality of times, and a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time.

  Further, as a third aspect, in the first or second aspect, a payout means for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winning combination based on winning of the winning combination, and the number of game media paid out by the paying means Storage means for accumulating and storing (308, S1247), determination means for determining whether or not the number stored by the storage means has reached a predetermined number, and (308, S1114, S1250). When it is determined that the number of means has not reached the predetermined number, the second control means can continue to control the second state (S1114 → S1100).

  As a result, a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time, and excessive euphoria is suppressed.

  Further, as a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, when it is determined that the determination means has reached a predetermined number, the first control means ends the control of the first state (S1250 → return), The second control means may end the control of the second state (S1114 → return).

  As a result, a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time, and excessive euphoria is suppressed.

[Embodiment 2]
(Device configuration)
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment with respect to the device configuration.

(Description of operation)
In the system configuration described above, the game contents of the rotating type gaming machine 200 of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1A to 4, FIGS. 13A and 13B, and FIGS. 14A and 14B. The game content of the spinning-reel game machine 200 of the second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, and the basic operation conforms to that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the same operation as that of the first embodiment is omitted.

  In the first embodiment, when the symbols 7 are aligned on the active line and the BB wins, the JAC immediately starts at the same time as the start of the BB game, and immediately after the JAC game ends, the JAC immediately starts again. The loop-type gaming machine 200 has been described in which the BB game ends when the medal payout reaches the specified payout number while looping many times.

  In the case of the spinning type gaming machine 200 according to the second embodiment, when the symbols 7 are aligned on the active line and a BB winning is made, a JAC in is drawn at the same time as the start of the BB game, or a JAC in a BB small game before the first JAC game Draw in. Then, when they are elected, the swing type gaming machine 200 makes the first JAC in, and the JAC game is completed by winning a bonus of up to 8 times or using up to 12 games. Thereafter, the spinning machine 200 immediately JAC-in again, and after the first JAC game, the JAC game loops many times without a BB small role game, and when the payout of medals reaches the prescribed payout number, the BB game It is characterized by the end. However, in order to secure the value of the BB, the probability of the JAC in lottery is set in advance so that it will be won with a probability of at least 50% and, if possible, a probability of about 90%.

  1A to 1C can be referred to as time charts from the start to the end of the BB game of the spinning-reel game machine of the second embodiment by partially replacing the description in the first embodiment. In FIG. 1A, after the BB flag is turned ON, the main control unit 308 detects that the player has won a BB by the stop operation of the reels 402, 403, and 404. Then, the main control unit 308 turns off the BB flag and performs JAC in lottery, and turns on the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag when it is won (reference numeral 101a in the figure).

  Here, if the JAC in lottery immediately after winning the BB win is missed, in the next BB small role game with the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag turned off, the main control unit 308 causes the reels 402, 403, and 404 by the player. It is detected that one game is over due to the stop operation. Then, the main control unit 308 performs JAC in lottery, and when it is won, the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are turned ON (reference numeral 101a in the figure). That is, the BB small part game is continued until the JAC in lottery is won. The operation after the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are once turned on is similar to the description with reference to FIGS. 1B and 1C in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B are diagrams illustrating an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the second embodiment. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing when the BB flag is established. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a BB prize (out of JAC in lottery).

  In FIG. 13A, the rotating type gaming machine 200 of the second embodiment is in a general game. Then, in accordance with the establishment of the BB flag, the main control unit 308 displays a demo window 501 having a demonstration screen display (for example, “bonus!”) On the image display device 231 via the sub-control unit 311 for notification. The lamp 229 is turned on to notify the establishment of the bonus flag. Thereafter, the player stops the reels 402, 403, and 404. In this case, the player aims at the symbol 7 of the BB.

  13B, in the game of FIG. 13A, the player presses the stop button 220 of the left reel 402, the stop button 221 of the middle reel 403, and the stop button 222 of the right reel 404 in order to stop all reels and It is the figure which showed the state which was awarded on the winning line display 205 in alignment. In FIG. 13B, in accordance with the BB winning, the main control unit 308 displays the BB game window 502 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and turns off the notification lamp 229 to notify that the BB game is in progress. The BB game window 502 has a screen display of “BB game in progress”.

  Further, in accordance with the BB winning, the main control unit 308 performs a JAC in lottery, and the example in FIG. If the JAC in lottery is not reached, the main control unit 308 displays the RB game window 1301 displaying the X mark on the entire window via the sub control unit 311 on the image display device 231 and waits for the RB (waiting for the next JAC in) ).

  FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B are diagrams showing an example of a game mode according to the BB game of the second embodiment. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a JAC-in when JAC-in is won (in the next BB small role game after a BB win). FIG. 14B is a diagram showing that the JAC game is in progress (the RB count is the first time the remaining feature count is 1).

  14A, in the next BB small role game after the BB winning in FIG. 13B, the player presses the stop button 220 of the left reel 402, the stop button 221 of the middle reel 403, and the stop button 222 of the right reel 404 in this order. The case where all reels are stopped is shown. In this example, the winning of the small role z on the winning line display 206 which is an active line is shown. The main control unit 308 displays, on the image display device 231, a payout number window 1401 having a display of the number of payouts of medals at that time via the sub-control unit 311 in accordance with the winning of the small role z.

  In accordance with the digestion of the BB small role game, the main control unit 308 performs a lottery of JAC in, and the example of FIG. 14A shows a case where the lottery is won. When the JAC in lottery is won, the main control unit 308 shifts the process to the JAC game (JAC in), and displays the RB game window 503 on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 to notify that the RB game is in progress. To do. The RB game window 503 displays a screen display of “12-8” (representing the JAC game remaining number = 12 and the remaining remaining object number = 8), “JAC game in progress”, and “first” (representing the first RB number). Have

  In FIG. 14B, following the state shown in FIG. 14A, the player plays an accessory (arrangement of symbols s, r, s from the left on the winning line display 205 as an active line) seven times in the first RB game. The winning state is shown. In accordance with the seventh prize winning, the main control unit 308 displays, via the sub-control unit 311, a payout number window 1402 having a display of 113 payout numbers of medals at that time and an RB game window 602. Displayed on the display device 231 to notify that the RB game is in progress. The RB game window 602 displays a screen display of “4-1” (remaining JAC game count = 4, remaining number of objects = 1), “JAC game in progress”, “first” (representing first RB count). Have In this example, among the 8 digest JAC games, there are 7 winning prizes, and the display “4-1” of the RB game window 602 is “JAC game remaining count 12—digest JAC game count 8”. The number of remaining objects = 1 is indicated by the number of times = 4 and “the maximum remaining number of objects 8−the number of winning prizes 7”.

  The transition of the game following the state shown in FIG. 14B is the same as that described with reference to FIGS. 6B, 7A, and 7B in the first embodiment.

(Program processing explanation)
The processing related to the game in the second embodiment is performed according to the processing procedure shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 8A to 10, 12 A, 12 B, 15 A, 15 B, and 16. The processing of the second embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment, and the basic processing follows that of the first embodiment. The description with reference to FIGS. 8A to 10, 12A, 12B, and 16 is the same as that of the first embodiment. It is the same. The processing procedure of FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B shows the contents of the revolving game control process executed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. The CPU of the main control unit 308 reads out the game control program stored in the ROM 309. This is done by executing.

  Referring to FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, the BB game process in step S1006 described above is included in the processing procedure of the game control program of the second embodiment that defines the contents of the revolving game control process performed by the CPU of the main control unit 308. Will be described.

  The main control unit 308 sequentially generates JAC in lottery random numbers by sequentially updating the JAC in random number counter in the RAM 310 by periodic interrupt processing (not shown). The main control unit 308 extracts a random value from the JAC in random number counter in the RAM 310 as a JAC in lottery. Based on the acquired random number value, the main control unit 308 draws a JAC-in win (step S1500), and if the lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1560. Alternatively, in step S1500, main control unit 308 determines whether or not the RB count counter in RAM 310 is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1560. On the other hand, if the JAC in is not won in step S1500 and the RB count counter is 0, the main control unit 308 advances the process to step S1501.

  In step S1501, the main control unit 308 transmits an RB wait command (command ID is 6) illustrated in FIG. 17 to the sub control unit 311. As a result, the main control unit 308 displays, through the sub control unit 311, a window displaying an X mark on the entire RB game window as indicated by reference numeral 1301 in FIG. 13B on the image display device 231 and waits for RB (next) (Waiting for JAC in).

  Next, the player gives an instruction to insert 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. When the unit 308 detects an instruction for a BET having 1 to 3 BETs, the unit 308 determines which BET method is used (steps S1502 → S1503).

  When the main control unit 308 detects 1 to 3 triggers from the bet button switch 302 and determines that the BET is made by the bet buttons 216 to 218, the credit number being displayed on the credit number display device 215 and the BET number 1 are displayed. ~ 3 sheets are compared (steps S1503 → S1505).

  When the comparison result is “number of credits <number of BETs”, the main control unit 308 returns the process to a state in which the player waits for the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 204 (steps S1505 → S1502).

  The main control unit 308 detects a trigger from 1 to 3 times from the medal sensor switch 305 and determines that the BET is a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 204 (steps S1503 → S1515), or the bet buttons 216 to 218. If it is determined that 1 to 3 bets have been successfully placed (steps S1503 → S1505 → S1515), the main control unit 308 turns on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 to the line display device 317 by an amount corresponding to the BET number. Instruct them to do so. Then, the main control unit 308 sets the winning line displays 205 to 209 as valid lines corresponding to the number of BETs.

When the player operates the start lever 219, a trigger of the reel start switch 301 causes the main control unit 308 to instruct the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reel, and as a lottery, a random number counter of the combination in the RAM 310 is randomized. Extract numeric values. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination with reference to a role lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the BET number based on the acquired random number value. If the lottery is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is displayed. Turn it on. In addition, the swivel type gaming machine of the second embodiment is
・ In the BB small role game, the probability of drawing a small role is not higher than that in the general game, and it remains unchanged with the same low probability in the BB small role game and the general game.
(Steps S1515 → S1516).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310 (step S1517). If any combination flag is not established, the main control unit 308 displays a symbol in accordance with the trigger detection of the stop button switch unit 303 in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220 to 222 in the reel stop process in step S820. A reel control instruction is given to the device 312 when it is disconnected. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the reels 402, 403, and 404 and counts this one game as the number of games. The counted number of games is output from, for example, a communication port (not shown), collected and managed by the hall computer 323 as one piece of operating status data of the table, and one game is completed. Then, the main control unit 308 returns to the process of step S1500.

  Again, in step S1500, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the JAC in win is determined by lottery and the RB number counter is 1 or more. If the JAC in is not won and the RB number counter is 0, processing is performed. Advances to step S1501.

  In step S1501, the main control unit 308 transmits an RB wait command (command ID is 6) illustrated in FIG. 17 to the sub control unit 311. As a result, the main control unit 308 displays, through the sub control unit 311, a window displaying an X mark on the entire RB game window as indicated by reference numeral 1301 in FIG. 13B on the image display device 231 and waits for RB (next) (Waiting for JAC in).

  Again, the player inserts 1 to 3 medals from the medal insertion slot 204, or presses the bet buttons 216 to 218 to insert 1 to 3 medals from the credit medals. Is done normally. Then, the main control unit 308 instructs the line display device 317 to turn on the effective line LEDs 210 to 214 in accordance with the BET number, so that the winning line displays 205 to 209 correspond to the BET number in accordance with the BET number. (Steps S1502 → S1503 → S1515, or Steps S1502 → S1503 → S1505 → S1515).

  When the player operates the start lever 219, a trigger of the reel start switch 301 causes the main control unit 308 to instruct the symbol display device 312 to rotate the reel, and as a lottery, a random number counter of the combination in the RAM 310 is randomized. Extract numeric values. The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the acquired random number value, and when the winning combination is won, the flag in the winning combination RAM 310 is turned ON (steps S1515 → S1516).

  The main control unit 308 checks the flag in the RAM 310. When the small combination flag is established (steps S1517 → S827), the main control unit 308 operates the stop button switch unit 303 in response to the player's operation of the stop buttons 220, 221, 222 in the 3-reel stop process of step S827. In accordance with the trigger detection, the symbol display device 312 is instructed to control the drawing-in of the reel related to the flag establishment small combination. Then, the main control unit 308 stops the reels 402, 403, and 404.

  Then, the main control unit 308 turns off the established small combination flag and initializes the small combination payout number counter in the RAM 310 to 0 (step S1530). The main control unit 308 advances the process to step S1543 if the small combination has won, and returns the process to step S1500 if the small combination has not won.

  In step S1543, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the small part payout number counter has reached N small prize payout numbers for winning small combinations (step S1543). If the number of small payouts has not been reached, the main control unit 308 performs processing related to payout of one medal (such as counting up the payout number display device 223 and the credit number display device 215, paying out from the hopper control device 316, etc. Control) to increment the small part payout number counter (step S1535). Further, the main control unit 308 increments the payout number counter in the RAM 310 (step S1547).

  Next, the main control unit 308 transmits the counter command 1 (command ID is 4) shown in FIG. 17 in which the value of the payout number counter is set as an event to the sub control unit 311 (step S1549). As a result, the main control unit 308 displays a payout number window as shown by reference numeral 1401 in FIG. 14A on the image display device 231 via the sub control unit 311 and notifies the payout number of medals at that time.

  In step S11550, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the specified payout number counter in the RAM 310 has reached the specified payout number (465 sheets). The main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1543 if the specified payout number has not been reached, and returns to the calling source process if the specified payout number has been reached (step S1550 → return).

  On the other hand, if the small part payout number has been reached in step S1543, the main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1500.

  In step S1500 again, if the main control unit 308 draws a JAC winning combination based on the acquired random number value and wins the lottery, the process proceeds to step S1560. Alternatively, in step S1500, main control unit 308 determines whether or not the RB count counter in RAM 310 is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1560.

  The processing in steps S1560 to S1574 is the same as the processing in steps S1100 to S1114 described with reference to FIG. 11 in the first embodiment. In step S1574, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the value of the specified payout number counter in the RAM 310 has reached the specified payout number (465 sheets). The main control unit 308 returns the process to step S1500 if the specified payout number has not been reached, and returns to the calling source process if the specified payout number has been reached (step S1574 → return).

(Effect of Embodiment 2)
As described above, according to the second embodiment, as a first aspect, the spinning-reel game machine is a first that can win a predetermined small combination (combination) of a plurality of combinations a plurality of times. A first control means for controlling the state, the first control means for ending the control of the first state when a predetermined small role has been won a predetermined number of times, or when a predetermined number of games have been performed; 308, FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B), the second control means for controlling the second state in which the first control means can be activated a plurality of times, and the display of the symbol when the variable display is stopped is the second control means. It is activated when the display corresponds to the state combination (BB) (S1006), and includes second control means (308, FIGS. 15A and 15B) for activating the first control means in accordance with the activation. It is characterized by that.

  With the above configuration, the first control means (RB game) is guaranteed once in the second control means (BB game).

  Here, as a second aspect, the second control means includes a restarting means for restarting the first control means following the end of the control of the first state by the first control means. (308, S1572 → S1500 → S1020).

  Thereby, in the second control means (BB game), the first control means (RB game) is continuously activated a plurality of times, and a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time.

  Further, as a third aspect, in the first or second aspect, a payout means for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winning combination based on winning of the winning combination, and the number of game media paid out by the paying means Storage means for accumulating and storing (308, S1247, S1547), determination means for determining whether or not the number stored by the storage means has reached a predetermined number (308, S1250, S1550, S1574). Further, when the determination means determines that the predetermined number has not been reached, the second control means continues to control the second state (S1550 → S1543, S1574 → S1500). be able to.

  As a result, a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time, and excessive euphoria is suppressed.

  Further, as a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, when it is determined that the determination means has reached a predetermined number, the first control means ends the control of the first state (S1250 → return), The second control means may end the control of the second state (S1550 → return, S1574 → return).

  As a result, a large amount of medals are paid out in a short period of time, and excessive euphoria is suppressed.

  Further, as a fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the second control means is activated when the display of the symbol when the variable display is stopped is the winning display of the big game Accordingly, a lottery means for performing the lottery for starting the first control means (308, S1500), and an activation means for starting the first control means when the lottery means wins the lottery (308, S1500 → S1020).

  Thereby, the taste of the game is further improved.

(Other embodiments)
In addition to the embodiments described above, the following embodiments can be implemented.
1) As another form of the above-described first embodiment, when the symbols 7 are aligned on the active line and a BB winning is made, JAC in is immediately performed at the start of the BB game, and JAC in is drawn at the same time as the end of the first JAC game, or JAC in is drawn in the BB small game between the first and second JAC games. Then, if they are elected, they will make a second JAC in, and after finishing the JAC game with a maximum of 8 winnings or a maximum of 12 games, the JAC will be resumed immediately and after the second JAC game, The JAC game may be looped many times without the BB small role game, and the BB game may end when the medal payout reaches the specified payout number.

  2) In the first embodiment described above, in FIG. 1A, the BB flag is turned OFF, and the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are turned ON (reference numeral 101a in the figure). However, in FIG. 1A, after the BB flag is turned OFF, the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag may be turned ON at the timing of reference numeral 102a or 103a in the drawing.

  3) In the first and second embodiments described above, in FIG. 1B, the RB operation flag is turned off once but immediately turned on again (reference numeral 101b in the figure). However, in FIG. 1B, after the RB operation flag is turned off, the RB operation flag may be turned on at the timing of reference numeral 102b or 103b in the drawing.

  4) In the above-described second embodiment, in FIG. 1A, the BB flag is turned off and the JAC in lottery is performed, and when it is won, the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag are turned on (reference numeral 101a in the figure). However, in FIG. 1A, after the BB flag is turned off, a JAC in lottery may be performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral 102a or 103a in the figure, and when the winning is made, the BB operation flag and the RB operation flag may be turned on.

  5) In the above-described first and second embodiments, “the spinning-reel game machine controls the first state in which a predetermined small combination (combination) among a plurality of combinations can be won a plurality of times. A first control means (308, FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B) that terminates the control of the first state when a predetermined small role has been won a predetermined number of times or when a predetermined number of games have been played. Is provided. However, the predetermined small combination (combination) is not limited to a predetermined small combination among a plurality of predetermined combinations, and may be a small combination different from a plurality of predetermined combinations.

  6) In the above-described embodiment, the spinning-type gaming machine that uses medals for games has been described. However, the present invention is also applied to gaming machines that use gaming balls instead of medals and have a gaming mode similar to that of spinning-type gaming machines. The invention applies.

  7) In the above-described embodiment, the swivel-type gaming machine having the symbol display device 312 that rotates the physical reel has been described. However, instead of the symbol display device 312, the same function as the image display device 231 described above is provided. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine (for example, a video game machine) in which symbols are variably displayed on the display device.

  8) Although the above-described embodiment has been described for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, modifications can be made in addition to the above-described embodiment. As long as the modification is based on the technical idea of the present invention described in the claims, the modification is within the technical scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C are time charts from the start to the end of the BB game of the swivel game machine of the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 1A is a time chart at the time of BB winning. FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C are time charts from the start to the end of the BB game of the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 1B shows the end of the RB game (JAC game) (when the prescribed payout number has not been reached) ) Time chart. FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C are time charts from the start to the end of the BB game of the revolving game machine of the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 1C is a time chart at the end of the BB game (when the prescribed payout number has been reached). is there. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of a rotating game machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a control circuit configuration of a spinning-reel game machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 4 is an expanded view of left, middle, and right reels that rotate within a display window according to an embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of a game mode according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 5A is a diagram showing when the BB flag is established. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a BB winning (immediate JAC in). 6A and 6B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 6A shows during the JAC game (the RB count is the first RB number of times and the remaining one is the number of remaining items). FIG. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 6B illustrates the next JAC in (after the first RB number of times and the remaining number of remaining objects 1 time. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a prize winning of an item; a prescribed payout number has not been reached, and immediately JAC in). FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 7A shows that the JAC game is in progress (the number of remaining RBs is the 4th RB count is 2). FIG. 7A and 7B are diagrams showing an example of a game mode according to the BB game of the first embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 7B is a diagram at the end of the BB game (after the RB count is 4th and the remaining number of remaining items is 2 times). It is a figure which shows a winning combination winning; FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applicable. FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of a game mode according to the BB game of the second embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 13A is a diagram showing when the BB flag is established. FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the second embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a BB winning (JAC-in lottery is off). 14A and 14B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect related to the BB game of the second embodiment to which the present invention can be applied, and FIG. 14A is a JAC in-winning game (in the next BB small game after the BB winning). It is a figure which shows the time of JAC in. 14A and 14B are diagrams showing an example of a game aspect according to the BB game of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applicable, and FIG. FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the second embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the main control unit according to the second embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the spinning-type game sub-control processing procedure executed by the CPU of the sub-control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a part of a command (game state signal) transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit according to the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 18 is a drawing of a pull-in data table according to an embodiment to which the present invention can be applied.

Explanation of symbols

101a, 102a, 103a, 101b, 102b, 103b Flag ON point 101c RB operation flag OFF point 200 Revolving gaming machine 201, 202, 203 Display window 204 Medal slot 205, 206, 207, 208, 209 Winning line display 210 , 211, 212, 213, 214 Effective line LED
215 Credit number display device 216, 217, 218 Bet button 219 Start lever 220, 221, 222 Stop button 223 Payout number display device 224 Medal release port 225 Medal tray 226 Status lamp 227 Speaker 228 Checkout button 229 Notification lamp 230 Game counter display device 231 Image display device 301 Reel start switch 302 Bet button switch 303 Stop button switch unit 304 Checkout switch 305 Medal sensor switch 306 Other switch 307 Reset circuit 308 Main control unit 309 ROM
310 RAM
311 Sub-control unit 312 Symbol display device 313 LED display device 314 Lamp display device 315 Sound effect generator 316 Hopper control device 317 Line display device 318 Power supply circuit 319 ROM
320 RAM
321 Probability setting device 323 Hall computer 401 Symbol number 402, 403, 404 Reel 405 Direction of rotation of reel

Claims (4)

It has a display means capable of displaying symbols, and a lottery including a plurality of types of small roles is performed based on the player's start operation, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine that wins the winning combination when
A first control means for controlling a gaming process in a first state in which a predetermined small combination of the plurality of combinations can be won a plurality of times, and when the predetermined small combination has been won a predetermined number of times, or First control means for ending the game processing in the first state when a predetermined number of games have been performed;
A second control means for controlling a game process in a second state capable of executing the game process in the first state by the first control means a plurality of times, wherein the symbol displayed on the display means is stopped. When the display is a display of a symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means, the game process in the second state is started, and in the game process in the second state, the second control means After the symbol corresponding to the activation condition is stopped and displayed, the symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means is displayed on the display means until the start operation of the player for the next game. A second control means for activating the first control means so as to start the game process in the first state without displaying a stop, and controlling a game to be performed thereafter;
The second control means displays a symbol display for starting the next first control means following the completion of the game processing in the first state by the first control means. Restarting means for performing control so that the next game process in the first state by the first control means is started immediately after the game process in the first state is finished, without stopping display A gaming machine further comprising: It has a display means capable of displaying symbols, and a lottery including a plurality of types of small roles is performed based on the player's start operation, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine that wins the winning combination when
A first control means for controlling a gaming process in a first state in which a predetermined small combination of the plurality of combinations can be won a plurality of times, wherein the predetermined small combination has won and won a predetermined number of times. Or a first control means for ending the game processing in the first state when a predetermined number of games have been performed,
A second control means for controlling a game process in a second state capable of executing the game process in the first state by the first control means a plurality of times, wherein the symbol displayed on the display means is stopped. When the display is a display of a symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means, the game process in the second state is started, and in the game process in the second state, the second control means After the symbol corresponding to the activation condition is stopped and displayed, the symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means is displayed on the display means until the start operation of the player for the next game. A second control means for activating the first control means so as to start the game process in the first state without displaying a stop, and controlling a game to be performed thereafter;
The second control means displays the symbol display for starting the next first control means following the completion of the game processing in the first state by the first control means. Restarting means for performing control so that the next game process of the first state by the first control means is started immediately after the game process of the first state is finished without stopping display A gaming machine characterized by further comprising: It has a display means capable of displaying symbols, and a lottery including a plurality of types of small roles is performed based on the player's start operation, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine that wins the winning combination when
A first control means for controlling a gaming process in a first state in which a predetermined small role can be won a plurality of times, wherein the predetermined small role has been won a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number of games have been performed A first control means for ending the gaming process of the first state in the case;
A second control means for controlling a game process in a second state capable of executing the game process in the first state by the first control means a plurality of times, wherein the symbol displayed on the display means is stopped. When the display is a display of a symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means, the game process in the second state is started, and in the game process in the second state, the second control means After the symbol corresponding to the activation condition is stopped and displayed, the symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means is displayed on the display means until the start operation of the player for the next game. A second control means for activating the first control means so as to start the game process in the first state without displaying a stop, and controlling a game to be performed thereafter;
The second control means displays the symbol display for starting the next first control means following the completion of the game processing in the first state by the first control means. Restarting means for performing control so that the first control means starts the next gaming process of the first state immediately after the gaming process of the first state is finished without stopping display. A gaming machine characterized by having. It has a display means capable of displaying symbols, and a lottery including a plurality of types of small roles is performed based on the player's start operation, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the display means. A gaming machine that wins the winning combination when
A first control means for controlling a game process in a first state in which a predetermined small role can be won a plurality of times, and when the predetermined small role has won and won a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number of games First control means for ending the game process in the first state when the game is performed;
A second control means for controlling a game process in a second state capable of executing the game process in the first state by the first control means a plurality of times, wherein the symbol displayed on the display means is stopped. When the display is a display of a symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means, the game process in the second state is started, and in the game process in the second state, the second control means After the symbol corresponding to the activation condition is stopped and displayed, the symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the activation condition of the second control means is displayed on the display means until the start operation of the player for the next game. A second control means for activating the first control means so as to start the game process in the first state without displaying a stop, and controlling a game to be performed thereafter;
The second control means displays the symbol display for starting the next first control means following the completion of the game processing in the first state by the first control means. Restarting means for performing control so that the next game process of the first state by the first control means is started immediately after the game process of the first state is finished without stopping display A gaming machine characterized by further comprising:

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