JP4655508B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a game to a player using a game medium.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped, and if the symbols that are stopped and displayed are in a predetermined winning combination, many pachinko balls (prize balls) and medals are obtained. It is set to provide the player with possible specific games.

  Among the gaming machines, the slot machine can stop and display the symbols when the player operates the stop button. Specifically, the slot machine has three reels on which a plurality of symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, etc. are drawn, and the rotation start of the reels (that is, the symbol variation display) Start lever) and three stop buttons to stop the rotation of each reel (that is, to stop and display the symbols). When the start lever is operated, the reels rotate all at once, and then the stop button When is operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button stops. The operation from the start of reel rotation until all three reels stop is generally called one game. If all the symbols facing the player when all three reels are stopped (that is, the symbols that are stopped and displayed) match the winning combination, medals are paid out.

  In the case of slot machines, the number of medals paid out varies depending on the type of winning combination. When the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol combination, for example, the combination of 7, 7, and 7) having the largest number of payouts (for example, 15) is changed to a special mode (hereinafter referred to as a specific mode). Only holds. This is because when the player is not in the specific mode, no matter how accurate the player operates the stop button, the control device that controls the operation of the slot machine will not stop the reel with a specific symbol combination. is there.

  Whether or not to enter the specific mode is determined by, for example, a lottery executed when the start lever is operated. When the specific mode is determined, for example, a notification provided in the slot machine is provided. Notify the player by turning on the lamp. Or what makes a reel vibrate back and forth, right and left, and up and down and notifies a player is known (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

  When the specific mode is entered, the reels are subsequently stopped with a specific symbol combination, whereby a bonus game is generated and the player can acquire a large number (for example, about 300) medals. In other words, even in the specific mode, a bonus game cannot be generated unless the symbols are stopped with a specific symbol combination. For this reason, the player needs to operate the stop button at an appropriate timing while looking at the symbols that are variably displayed in order to stop and display the symbols in a specific symbol combination (generally referred to as “pressing”).

That is, a player who has mastered the technique of pressing (hereinafter referred to as a key acquirer) can generate a bonus game with a small number of games after entering the specific mode. The slot machine has a game property that a player who has not played a game (hereinafter referred to as a non-line-of-press learner) must play a large number of games before the bonus game is generated.
JP 2003-117051 A

  However, in the slot machine described above, it is naturally natural for the master of learning to generate a bonus game with a small number of games, and it becomes impossible to obtain pleasure in generating a bonus game with a small number of games. In other words, there is a problem that the interest of the master of the master is impaired. In order to solve this problem, a slot machine that requires further technology to establish a specific symbol combination may be devised. However, in such a slot machine, the non-pushing master has to play a larger number of times before the bonus game is generated. Of course, there is a concern that we will not play games.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of the master of the push master during the game and prevents the non-master master from playing the game. And

Gaming machine of the first invention which has been made in order to achieve the above object, varied display the symbol, which is then a variable display device for stopping displaying the symbols when preset external operation is performed, a preset A lottery means for generating a specific game right for performing a specific game advantageous to the player according to the lottery condition, after the lottery condition is generated, and after the specific game right is generated, the variable display device is preset with a symbol A game machine having a specific game providing means for providing a specific game to a player when stopped and displayed with a specific symbol, and when a specific game right is generated, the variable display device is connected to the front of the game machine. A first rotating means for rotating a first predetermined angle set in a predetermined rotating direction around a predetermined rotating axis set so as to be perpendicular to the first rotating means, and a first rotating means, Strange After the display device is rotated and before the specific game providing means provides the specific game to the player, if the symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the specific symbol, the variable display device is centered on the predetermined rotation axis. And a second rotating means for rotating the second predetermined angle set in advance.

According to the gaming machine configured as described above, when the specific gaming right is generated , the first rotating means moves the variable display device in a predetermined rotation direction set in advance around a predetermined rotation axis. The set first predetermined angle is rotated. The second rotating means has a design different from the specific design until the specific game providing means provides the player with the specific game after the first rotating means rotates the variable display device. When the stop display is performed, the variable display device is rotated about a predetermined rotation axis by a second predetermined angle set in advance.

That is, the variable display device rotates by the first predetermined angle immediately after the specific game right is generated, and then the second predetermined angle is rotated when the symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the specific symbol. The rotation angle of changes. The timing at which the variable display device is rotated by the second predetermined angle may be every time the symbol is stopped and displayed, or every time the symbol is stopped and displayed reaches a preset number of times (for example, every three times). Alternatively, it may be a case where a lottery is performed every time the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the lottery is won.

That is, in general, the variable display device displays the symbols in a variable manner in a preset direction (usually from the top to the bottom). For this reason, in the gaming machine, when the variable display device rotates, the direction in which the variable display device displays the symbols in a variable manner (hereinafter referred to as the variable display direction) changes according to the rotation angle.

In other words, the eye learning learner is accustomed to pushing the symbols that are variably displayed from the top to the bottom, so when the variation display direction changes from the direction from the top to the bottom, It becomes difficult to stop and display a symbol with a specific symbol. For this reason, even if it is a master learner, the number of games (the number of times the symbols are stopped and displayed) spent until the specific game is provided after the specific game right is generated increases. Therefore, in the gaming machine, if the master learner can stop and display the symbol with the specific symbol with a small number of games (the number of times the symbol is stopped) after the specific gaming right is generated. Can get joy. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest of the master learner during the game.

By the way, if the purpose is to make it difficult to stop and display a symbol with a specific symbol and to improve the interest of the player who is a master of the game, the first rotating means is operated to change the variable display direction. That is enough. However, if this is done, it will become even more difficult for non-targeting learners to stop and display symbols with specific symbols, and there is a risk that non-targeting learners will not be able to play games on such gaming machines. . Therefore, in order to suppress such a problem, the second rotating means is operated.

That is, when the second rotating means repeats the second predetermined angle rotation when the symbol is stopped and displayed, the rotation angle (hereinafter referred to as the reference rotation angle) that was arranged before the specific game right was generated. A situation may occur in which the variable display device is arranged at a rotation angle close to. In such a situation, the difficulty of stopping and displaying a symbol with a specific symbol by pressing is not different from that of a conventional gaming machine. That is, by operating the second rotating means, there may occur a situation in which the difficulty does not change from the conventional case, so that it is possible to prevent the non-pushing learner from playing a game on the gaming machine .

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the second predetermined angle may be set smaller than the first predetermined angle, and the second rotating means may rotate the variable display device in a direction opposite to the predetermined rotation direction.
According to the gaming machine configured in this way, the first rotating means rotates the variable display device in the predetermined rotation direction for the first predetermined angle immediately after the specific gaming right is generated, and then the second rotating means is used for the design. In response to the stop display with a symbol different from the specific symbol, the second predetermined angle set smaller than the first predetermined angle is rotated in the reverse direction of the predetermined rotation direction.

That is, the variable display device is arranged at a rotation angle closer to the reference rotation angle after the second rotation means is operated than after the first rotation means is operated.
For this reason, each time a specific gaming right is generated, and each time the symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the specific symbol, it is possible to have a game property that it is easy to stop and display the symbol with the specific symbol by pressing. it can.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is established in a state where the specific gaming right is not generated, the variable display device is moved to the first predetermined angle in the predetermined rotation direction about the predetermined rotation axis. You may make it provide the 3rd rotation means to rotate.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, even when the specific gaming right is not generated, the variable display device rotates by the first predetermined angle in the predetermined rotation direction, so that the variable display device rotates by the first predetermined angle. However, this does not necessarily indicate that a specific gaming right has occurred.

That is, by rotating the variable display device, it is possible to make the player expect that a specific game right may have occurred.
Further, in the gaming machine of the first invention, a plurality of types of specific game rights are provided, the lottery means further determines the type of the generated specific game right according to the lottery result, and the specific game providing means After the right has been generated, if the graphic is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol preset according to the type of the specific game right generated by the variable display device, a different specific game is provided according to the type of the specific game right that has occurred. The first predetermined angle setting means for setting the value of the first predetermined angle may be provided according to the type of the specific game right that has occurred.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the rotation angle at which the first rotating means rotates the variable display device changes according to the type of the specific gaming right. For this reason, the player can identify the type of the specific game provided by the rotation angle of the variable display device when the operation of the first rotation means is completed.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention, varied display the symbols, performs then the preset external operation is performed and the variable display device to stop displaying the symbols, the lottery at a preset drawing condition, According to the lottery result, a lottery means for generating a specific game right for playing a specific game advantageous to the player, and after the specific game right is generated, the variable display device stops and displays the symbol at a predetermined specific symbol. A specific game providing means for providing a specific game to a player, and when a specific game right is generated, the variable display device is placed in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the game machine. A fourth rotating means for continuously rotating in a predetermined rotating direction set around a predetermined rotating shaft set in advance, and while the variable display device is rotated by the fourth rotating means, Fluctuation External operation when the shown device when it reaches a predetermined number of times is the number of times of displaying stopped preset in pattern different from the specific symbols the symbols, it reaches a predetermined value the rotation angle of the variable display device is set in advance Is performed, the variable display control means is provided for causing the variable display device to stop-display the symbols at the specific symbols.

According to the gaming machine configured in this way, when the specific gaming right is generated, the fourth rotating means causes the variable display device to rotate at a predetermined rotation set in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the gaming machine. It is continuously rotated around a shaft in a predetermined rotation direction set in advance. Then, the variation display control means sets the number of times that the variation display device stops and displays the symbol with a symbol different from the specific symbol while the variation display device is rotated by the fourth rotation unit to a predetermined number of times set in advance. when it reaches, the external operation when the rotation angle of the variable display device becomes a preset predetermined value is carried out, is stopped and displayed at a specific symbol the symbol in the variable display device.

That is, in general, the variable display device displays the symbols in a variable manner in a preset direction (usually from the top to the bottom). For this reason, in the gaming machine, when the variable display device rotates, the variable display direction changes according to the rotation angle.

That is, since the learner of the eye pressing is accustomed to pressing the symbols that are variably displayed from the top to the bottom, when the variation display direction changes in accordance with the rotation of the variation display device, the symbols are designated by the eye pressing. It becomes difficult to stop and display. For this reason, even if it is a master learner, the number of games (the number of times the symbols are stopped and displayed) spent until the specific game is provided after the specific game right is generated increases. Therefore, in the gaming machine, when the master learner can stop and display the symbol with the specific symbol with a small number of games after the specific gaming right is generated, joy can be obtained. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest of the master learner during the game.

By the way, if the purpose is to make it difficult to stop and display a symbol with a specific symbol and improve the interest of the player who is a master of the game, the fourth rotating means is operated to change the variable display direction. That is enough. However, if this is done, it will become even more difficult for non-targeting learners to stop and display symbols with specific symbols, and there is a risk that non-targeting learners will not be able to play games on such gaming machines. . Therefore, in order to suppress such a problem, the fluctuation display control means is operated.

That is, the variable display control means displays the variable display when the number of times that the variable display device has stopped displaying the symbol with a symbol different from the specific symbol has reached a predetermined number of times after the specific gaming right is generated. when the player when the rotation angle of the device becomes a predetermined value to perform external operations, stops displaying the symbols in a particular symbol.

  In other words, after the number of games spent after the occurrence of a specific gaming right reaches a predetermined number of times, it becomes easy to stop and display the symbol with the specific symbol. It is possible to prevent the game from being stopped.

Note that the when performed an external operation to be stopped displaying the symbols in a specific symbol, fast variable display device to variably display the symbols of when the rotation angle of the variable display device reaches a predetermined value, the You may make it synchronize with the rotational speed which 4 rotation means rotates a variable display apparatus.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the specific gaming right is not generated, the fifth display device rotates the variable display device around the predetermined rotation axis in the predetermined rotation direction. You may make it provide a rotation means.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the variable display device rotates even in a state where the specific game right has not been generated. Therefore, the fact that the variable display device has rotated indicates that the specific game right has been generated. Is not limited.

That is, by rotating the variable display device, it is possible to make the player expect that a specific game right may have occurred.
Further, in the gaming machine of the second invention, a plurality of types of specific game rights are provided, the lottery means further determines the type of the generated specific game rights according to the lottery result, and the specific game providing means After the right is generated, the variable display device provides a specific game that is different depending on the type of the specific game right that is generated by stopping and displaying the design with the specific game set in advance according to the type of the specific game right generated, You may make it provide the predetermined rotation direction setting means which sets a predetermined rotation direction according to the kind of generated specific game right.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the rotation direction in which the fourth rotation unit rotates the variable display device changes according to the type of the specific game right. For this reason, the player can identify the type of the specific game provided according to the rotation direction in which the variable display device rotates.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration of a gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1A is a front view of the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 1 includes a housing (not shown) that houses devices constituting the gaming machine 1, and a front door 3 that is attached to the housing so as to be openable and closable. ing.
The front door 3 has a game unit 5 for providing a game to the player, a medal slot 7 for the player to insert a game medal (hereinafter simply referred to as a medal), and reels 21, 23, 25. The start lever 9 for instructing the start of rotation (described later), stop buttons 11, 13, 15 for instructing the rotation stop of the reels 21, 23, and 25, respectively, and the prize from the gaming machine 1 as a result of the game in the gaming machine 1 And a medal tray 17 for storing medals to be paid out.

  Here, the gaming unit 5 includes a variable display device 27 including three reels 21, 23, 25 that are rotatably provided, a variable display storage unit 29 that stores the variable display device 27, and a variable display storage unit 29. It is comprised from the support part 31 (refer Fig.2 (a)) for supporting this rotatably.

  A plurality of game symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Replay” are drawn on the reels 21, 23, and 25, respectively. And the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 27 carries out the fluctuation display of the game symbol by rotating this reel 21,23,25.

  The variable display device 27 is provided with transparent rectangular display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a on the front surfaces of the reels 21, 23, and 25, respectively. The player can check three game symbols through the display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a along the longitudinal direction of the display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a (the direction from the top to the bottom in FIG. 1A). Thus, the display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a are arranged.

The display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a display three winning lines L1, L2, and L3 in the horizontal direction, and two winning lines L4 and L5 along a diagonal line.
Next, configurations of the variable display storage unit 29 and the support unit 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the variable display storage unit 29, FIG. 2A is a front view of the variable display storage unit 29 supported by the support unit 31, and FIG. 2B is FIG. It is a figure which shows the AA cross section of ().

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the variable display storage unit 29 includes a cylindrical casing 41 for storing the variable display device 27, and a cylindrical surface along the circumferential direction on the cylindrical surface of the casing 41. The worm wheel 43 that meshes with a worm 67a described later and the cylindrical surface of the housing 41 are formed so as to go around the cylindrical surface along the circumferential direction. The guide groove 45 for arrangement and a magnet 47 (see FIG. 2A) that is arranged inside the cylindrical surface of the housing 41 and detects the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 are configured.

And the housing | casing 41 accommodates the variable display apparatus 27 so that only the front part of the variable display apparatus 27 may be exposed in the circular front surface part 41a which comprises a part of game part 5. FIG.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the support portion 31 includes a housing 61 for storing the variable display storage portion 29, and the variable display storage portion 29 along the guide groove 45. Fixed pulleys 63a, 63b, 63c, 63d for rotatably supporting, Hall element sensors 65a, 65b, 65c for detecting the approach of the magnet 47, a stepping motor 67 for rotating the variable display storage unit 29, It is fixed to the casing 61 inside the casing 61, and includes a fixed pulley 63, Hall element sensors 65a, 65b, 65c, and a support frame 69 that supports the stepping motor 67.

  The fixed pulleys 63a, 63b, 63c, and 63d are fixed to the support frame 69 so as to be disposed in the guide grooves 45 at intervals of 90 ° along the circumferential direction on the cylindrical surface of the housing 41. The

  A worm 67 a is fixed to the output shaft of the stepping motor 67. The stepping motor 67 is disposed at a position where the worm 67 a and the worm wheel 43 are engaged with each other, and is fixed to the support frame 69.

  That is, when the stepping motor 67 is driven, this driving force is transmitted to the variable display storage section 29 via the worm 67a and the worm wheel 43, and the variable display storage section 29 is centered on the cylindrical axis 41d of the housing 41. Can be rotated.

  Furthermore, the Hall element sensors 65a, 65b, and 65c are spaced by 90 ° counterclockwise in FIG. 2A in the order of the Hall element sensors 65a, 65b, and 65c along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical surface of the housing 41. It fixes to the support frame 69 so that it may arrange | position for every.

  In the gaming machine 1, normally, as shown in FIG. 2A, the longitudinal directions of the display windows 21a, 23a, and 25a coincide with the vertical direction (the direction from the top to the bottom in FIG. 2A). The rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is set. When the variable display storage unit 29 is arranged at this rotation angle, the magnet 47 is fixed to the housing 61 at a position facing the hall element sensor 65b. Hereinafter, the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 when the magnet 47 and the hall element sensor 65b face each other is referred to as a reference rotation angle.

  That is, when the magnet 47 faces the hall element sensor 65b, the hall element sensor 65b detects that the variable display storage portion 29 is arranged at the reference rotation angle in order to detect the approach of the magnet 47. Is done. Further, when the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) in FIG. 2A from the reference rotation angle, the magnet 47 faces the Hall element sensor 65c (Hall element sensor 65a). The Hall element sensor 65c (Hall element sensor 65a) detects the approach of the magnet 47. As a result, it is detected that the variable display storage unit 29 has rotated 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) from the reference rotation angle.

  Further, a through hole 41c is formed in the rear surface portion 41b of the casing 41, and a coil lead wire 71a for supplying a power supply voltage and a command signal such as a change display and a stop display are supplied through the through hole 41c. A coil lead wire 71b for connecting to the variable display device 27 is connected.

Next, the configuration of the control system in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and includes a main control board 100 that controls the games in the gaming machine 1, and the main control board 100 includes a CPU. A control system of the gaming machine 1 is constructed by connecting various control boards, various devices mounted with ROM, RAM, and the like and various devices.

  That is, on the main control board 100, first, a medal detection sensor 7a for detecting that a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 7, a start lever 9, stop buttons 11, 13, 15 and a hall element sensor 65a, 65b, 65c, a rotation angle sensor 67b that detects the rotation angle of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 67, and a motor drive circuit 110 that transmits a drive signal to the stepping motor 67 are connected. The main control board 100 detects the rotation angle of the fluctuation display storage unit 29 based on the detection result of the rotation angle sensor 67b.

  The main control board 100 includes a reel control board 120 that controls the reels 21, 23, 25, a prize ball control board 130 that controls a payout device 135 that pays out medals to the medal tray 17, and the gaming machine 1. A voice control board 140 that outputs voice, sound effects, music, and the like via a speaker 145 installed in a user interface 150 and a user interface (hereinafter referred to as a user I / F) 150 including an operation key 150a and a display panel 150b are connected. Has been.

  In this control system, the CPU of the main control board 100 determines a privilege to be given to the player in conjunction with the game, and transmits a command corresponding to the determination result to the above-described various control boards and various devices. Thus, various processes for playing a game according to the determination result are executed.

  In addition, the user I / F 150 operates the operation key 150a while following the instruction displayed on the display panel 150b, so that the BB left rotation command and RB for instructing the rotation direction of the variable display storage unit 29 are displayed. It is configured to output a left rotation command to the main control board 100.

  Further, in the RAM of the main control board 100, a BB flag F1 indicating the result of the BB lottery (described later), an RB flag F2 indicating the result of the RB lottery (described later), and a false indicating the result of the false BB lottery (described later). BB flag F3, a false RB flag F4 indicating the result of a false RB lottery (described later), a stop display flag F5 indicating that all of the reels 21, 23, and 25 are stopped, a BB flag F1, and a false BB flag F3 BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 for instructing the rotation direction of the variable display storage unit 29 at the time of setting, and RB rotation direction instruction for instructing the rotation direction of the variable display storage unit 29 at the time of setting the RB flag F2 and the false RB flag F4 A flag F12 is provided. In the following description, setting a flag indicates that the value of the flag is 1, and clearing the flag indicates that the value of the flag is 0.

  Then, the CPU of the main control board 100 performs a game process for executing control related to the game performed by the player in the gaming machine 1, a rotation process for controlling the rotation operation of the variable display storage unit 29, and the variable display storage unit 29. Rotation direction setting processing for setting the rotation direction is executed independently of each other.

  Further, the CPU of the main control board 100 activates the winning line L1 when the player inserts one medal into the medal slot 7 prior to the start of the game, and sets the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 when inserting one medal. The processing for enabling the winning lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 when the medal is inserted is executed independently of the game processing, the rotation processing, and the rotation direction setting processing.

  First, the game processing procedure will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game processing. This game process is a process that is repeatedly executed while the CPU of the main control board 100 is activated (powered on).

  When this game process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 7 in S10. If a medal is inserted (S10: YES), the process proceeds to S20. On the other hand, if no medal is inserted (S10: NO), the process of S10 is repeated.

  In S20, it is determined whether the start lever 9 has been operated. If the start lever 9 is operated (S20: YES), the process proceeds to S30. On the other hand, when the start lever 9 is not operated (S20: NO), the process of S20 is repeated.

  And if it transfers to S30, a lottery process will be performed. That is, a BB lottery is performed with a preset BB lottery probability (for example, 1/300), and when the BB lottery is reached, the BB flag F1 is set and a preset RB lottery probability (for example, 1/600) ), The RB lottery is performed, and when the RB lottery is won, the RB flag F2 is set. Further, a false BB lottery is performed with a preset false BB lottery probability (for example, 1/100). When the false BB lottery is reached, the false BB flag F3 is set, and a preset false RB lottery probability ( For example, when a false RB lottery is performed at 1/200) and the false RB lottery is won, the false RB flag F4 is set.

  Next, in S40, reel fluctuation display processing is executed. That is, when the reels 21, 23, 25 are rotated all at once and the stop buttons 11, 13, 15 are operated thereafter, the reels 21, 23, 25 corresponding to the operated stop buttons 11, 13, 15 are rotated. Stop.

When all the rotations of the reels 21, 23, and 25 are stopped, the process of S40 is ended, and a stop display flag F5 is set in S50.
After that, in S60, it is determined whether or not a winning combination is established by three game symbols along the effective winning line among the winning lines L1 to L5. Here, when the winning combination is not established (S60: NO), the game process is terminated. On the other hand, if a winning combination is established (S60: YES), in S70, the established winning combination is a big bonus winning combination for generating a big bonus game (in this embodiment, “7-7. 7 ”) (hereinafter, the big bonus is abbreviated as BB).

  Here, when the established winning combination does not match the BB winning combination (S70: NO), in S100, the established winning combination is a regular bonus winning combination for generating a regular bonus game (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not it matches (“BAR · BAR · BAR”) (hereinafter, the regular bonus is abbreviated as RB).

  If the established winning combination does not match the RB winning combination (S100: NO), the established winning combination is a normal winning combination other than the BB and RB winning combinations (for example, “Bell Bell Bell”). In step S130, a medal payout process is executed. In other words, the number of medals set according to the type of the normal winning combination is paid out to the player (for example, in the case of “Bell Bell Bell”, eight medals are paid out). Then, the game process ends.

  On the other hand, if the established winning combination matches the RB winning combination at S100 (S100: YES), an RB game process for executing the RB game is performed at S110.

  That is, in the RB game process, the CPU of the main control board 100 plays a game that easily establishes a specific winning combination (in this embodiment, “replay / replay / replay”, etc.) in a predetermined upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, The RB game is continuously generated with an upper limit of 12 times, and the RB game is terminated when the number of games won in a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number of winnings (8 times in the present embodiment). The RB game allows the player to acquire a large number (for example, about 100) medals. Since the contents of the RB game are well known, detailed description is omitted.

Thereafter, the RB game process of S110 ends with the end of the RB game, and then, in S120, the RB flag F2 is cleared and the game process ends.
Returning to S70, if the established winning combination matches the BB winning combination (S70: YES), a BB game process for executing the BB game is performed in S80.

  That is, in the BB game process, the CPU of the main control board 100 executes the RB game for three times. The BB game allows the player to acquire a large number (for example, about 300) of medals. Since the contents of the BB game are well known, detailed description is omitted.

Thereafter, the BB game process of S80 is ended with the end of the BB game, and then at BB, the BB flag F1 is cleared and the game process is ended.
That is, in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 7 and further operates the start lever 9, the reels 21, 23, 25 rotate all at once, Fluctuation display is started. Thereafter, when the player operates the stop buttons 11, 13, 15, the corresponding reels 21, 23, 25 stop rotating, and the game symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, among the game symbols that are stopped and displayed, if three game symbols along the valid winning line match the normal winning combination, the number of medals set according to the type of the normal winning combination Will be paid out. If the RB winning combination is matched, the RB game is started. If the BB winning combination is matched, the BB game is started.

  Next, the procedure of the rotation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the rotation process. This rotation process is a process repeatedly executed while the CPU of the main control board 100 is activated (powered on).

  When this rotation process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines in S210 whether the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 is set. If the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 is set (S210: YES), BB / RB rotation processing is performed in S220. Then, the rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 is not set in S210 (S210: NO), it is determined in S230 whether the fake BB flag F3 or the fake RB flag F4 is set. . If the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 is set (S230: YES), a false BB / RB rotation process is performed in S240. Then, the rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 is not set in S230 (S230: NO), the rotation angle of the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is changed so as to become the reference rotation angle in S250. The display storage unit 29 is rotated. Then, the rotation process ends.

Next, the BB / RB rotation process performed in S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the BB / RB rotation process.
When the BB / RB rotation process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines in S310 whether the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 was set last time (one cycle before the BB / RB rotation process). Determine whether. If the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 has not been set in the previous time (S310: NO), it is determined in S320 whether the BB flag F1 has been set.

  If the BB flag F1 is set (S320: YES), the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 90 ° in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 in S330. That is, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise with respect to the player (that is, counterclockwise in FIG. 1A). In the case where the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise with respect to the player. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the BB flag F1 is not set (S320: NO), it is determined that the RB flag F2 is set, and in S340, the display is changed in the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12. The storage part 29 is rotated by 90 °. That is, when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise with respect to the player, and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared. In this case, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 ° in the clockwise direction with respect to the player. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  Returning to S310, if the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 was previously set (S310: YES), it is determined in S350 whether the stop display flag F5 has been set. Here, when the stop display flag F5 is not set (S350: NO), the BB / RB rotation process is ended. On the other hand, if the stop display flag F5 is set (S350: YES), in S360, it is determined whether or not the three game symbols that are stopped and displayed are established in the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination. .

  If the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination is not established (S360: NO), it is determined in S380 whether or not the current rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is the reference rotation angle. . If it is not the reference rotation angle (S380: NO), it is further determined in S390 whether or not the BB flag F1 is set.

  If the BB flag F1 is set (S390: YES), the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 10 ° in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 in S400. In other words, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, the player rotates the variable display storage unit 29 by 10 ° in the clockwise direction with respect to the player, and the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared. Rotates the variable display storage portion 29 counterclockwise by 10 ° with respect to the player, and proceeds to S420. That is, it is rotated 10 ° in the direction opposite to the rotation direction rotated 90 ° immediately after the BB flag F1 is set.

  On the other hand, when the BB flag F1 is not set (S390: NO), in S410, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 10 ° in the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12. That is, when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set, the player rotates the variable display storage unit 29 by 10 degrees clockwise with respect to the player, and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared. Rotates the variable display storage portion 29 counterclockwise by 10 ° with respect to the player, and proceeds to S420. That is, it is rotated 10 ° in the direction opposite to the rotation direction rotated 90 ° immediately after the RB flag F2 is set.

  Returning to S380, if the current rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is the reference rotation angle (S380: YES), the process proceeds to S420. That is, when the variable display storage unit 29 returns to the reference rotation angle, the process of rotating it further by 10 ° is not performed.

  Returning to S360, if the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination is established (S360: YES), the variable display storage is performed so that the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 becomes the reference rotation angle in S370. The part 29 is rotated. Then, the process proceeds to S420.

In S420, the stop display flag F5 is cleared, and the BB / RB rotation process ends.
Next, the false BB / RB rotation process performed in S240 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the false BB / RB rotation process.

  When the false BB / RB rotation process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first sets the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 in S510 in the previous time (one cycle before the false BB / RB rotation process). It is judged whether it was done. Here, if the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 has not been set in the previous time (S510: NO), it is determined in S520 whether or not the false BB flag F3 has been set.

  Here, when the false BB flag F3 is set (S520: YES), in S530, similarly to the process of S330, the variable display storage unit 29 in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is displayed. Rotate 90 °. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the false BB flag F3 is not set (S520: NO), it is determined that the false RB flag F4 is set, and the RB rotation direction instruction is issued in S540 in the same manner as the process of S340. The variation display storage unit 29 is rotated by 90 ° in the rotation direction corresponding to the flag F12. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  Returning to S510, if the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 was previously set (S510: YES), it is determined in S550 whether the stop display flag F5 has been set. If the stop display flag F5 is not set (S550: NO), the false BB / RB rotation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the stop display flag F5 is set (S550: YES), it is determined in S560 whether or not the difference between the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 and the reference rotation angle is 40 ° or less. To do.

  If the angle is 40 ° or less (S560: YES), in S570, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated so that the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 becomes the reference rotation angle. In step S580, after the false BB flag F3 and the false RB flag F4 are cleared, the process proceeds to step S620.

  On the other hand, if it is greater than 40 ° in S560 (S560: NO), it is determined in S590 whether the fake BB flag F3 is set. Here, when the false BB flag F3 is set (S590: YES), in S600, in the same manner as the process of S400, the variable display storage unit 29 in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11. Is rotated by 10 °, and the process proceeds to S620.

  On the other hand, if the false BB flag F3 is not set (S590: NO), the change display storage unit 29 is rotated in the rotation direction corresponding to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 in S610 in the same manner as in S410. Rotate 10 ° and proceed to S620.

In S620, the stop display flag F5 is cleared, and the false BB / RB rotation process ends.
Next, the procedure of the rotation direction setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the rotation direction setting process. The rotation direction setting process is a process repeatedly executed while the CPU of the main control board 100 is activated (powered on).

  When the rotation direction setting process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines in S710 whether or not a BB left rotation command has been input. If the BB left rotation command is input (S710: YES), the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared in S720, and the rotation direction setting process is performed. Exit. That is, the rotation direction is set to be opposite between BB and RB.

  On the other hand, if the BB left rotation command is not input (S710: NO), it is determined in S730 whether the BB right rotation command is input. If the BB right rotation command is input (S730: YES), the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set in S740, and the rotation direction setting process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, when the BB right rotation command is not input (S730: NO), the rotation direction setting process is terminated.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, if the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 1) ), The variable display storage unit 29 rotates 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S330, S340). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variably displaying storage unit 29 is rotated in the clockwise direction (counterclockwise direction). Rotates 10 ° (S400, S410). Then, when the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 returns to the reference rotation angle, the rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 ends. Alternatively, when the player stops and displays the game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the rotation display unit 29 rotates so that the rotation angle becomes the reference rotation angle, and the BB game (RB game) is started. The

  That is, the fluctuation display device 27 usually displays the game symbols in a direction from the top to the bottom. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, when the variation display device 27 rotates, the direction in which the variation display device 27 variably displays the game symbols (hereinafter referred to as variation display direction) changes according to the rotation angle.

  In other words, the eye learning learner is accustomed to pushing the symbols that are variably displayed from the top to the bottom, so when the variation display direction changes from the direction from the top to the bottom, It becomes difficult to stop and display game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination). For this reason, even if it is a master of learning, the number of games (the number of times that the stop display of the game symbols) is spent until the BB game (RB game) is provided after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery). Become more. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the master learner can stop and display the game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination) with a small number of games after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery). Can get joy. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest of the master learner during the game.

  In addition, the angle (10 °) for rotating the variable display storage unit 29 every time the game symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variable display storing is performed when the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won. The angle of rotation of the portion 29 is set to be smaller than 90 °, and the former field rotation direction is opposite to the latter rotation direction.

  That is, every time the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won and the game symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 approaches the reference rotation angle. . For this reason, every time a game symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), it becomes gradually easier to stop and display the gaming symbol with the BB winning combination (RB winning combination).

  Therefore, if the game is played for a while after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), the difficulty of pushing will not be changed compared to before winning the BB lottery (RB lottery). However, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine 1 from playing a game. Furthermore, every time the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a different symbol from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the gaming symbols are BB winning combination (RB winning combination) by pressing. The gaming machine 1 can be provided with a gaming property that it is gradually easier to stop and display.

  Further, in a state where the BB lottery (RB lottery) is not won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 0), if a false BB lottery (false RB lottery) is won (false BB flag F3 (false RB flag F4) = 1) As in the case of winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S530, S540). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variably displaying storage unit 29 is rotated in the clockwise direction (counterclockwise direction). Rotates 10 ° (S600, S610). When the difference between the rotation angle of the fluctuation display storage unit 29 and the reference rotation angle is 40 ° or less, the rotation display storage unit 29 rotates so that the rotation angle becomes the reference rotation angle. That is, the player knows that when the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 returns from 40 ° to the reference rotation angle, the player won the fake BB lottery (fake RB lottery) instead of the BB lottery (RB lottery). Can do.

For this reason, the fact that the variable display storage unit 29 has rotated 90 ° does not necessarily indicate that the BB lottery (RB lottery) has been won.
In other words, by rotating the variable display storage unit 29 by 90 °, the player can be expected to have won the BB lottery (RB lottery).

  Further, when the BB lottery is won, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise, and when the RB lottery is selected, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 90 ° clockwise. Depending on the direction of rotation of the device 27, it can be identified which of the BB game and the RB game is provided.

  In the embodiment described above, the variable display device 27 is the variable display device in the present invention, the process in S30 in FIG. 4 is the lottery means in the present invention, the processes in S80 and S110 in FIG. 6 are the first rotating means in the present invention, the processes in S400 and S410 in FIG. 6 are the second rotating means in the present invention, the processes in S530 and S540 in FIG. 7 are the third rotating means in the present invention, The rotation direction setting process of FIG. 8A is a predetermined rotation direction setting means in the present invention.

  Further, the operation of the start lever 9 is the first external operation in the present invention, the operation of the stop buttons 11, 13 and 15 is the second external operation in the present invention, the game symbol is the symbol in the present invention, and the BB game or RB game is in the present invention. Setting a specific game in BB flag F1 or RB flag F2 is the generation of a specific game right in the present invention, BB winning combination or RB winning combination is a specific symbol in the present invention, BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 and RB rotation direction instruction The rotation direction of the variable display storage unit 29 indicated by the flag F12 is a predetermined rotation direction in the present invention, and the rotation angle at which the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated in the processing of S80 and S110 in FIG. 4 and S530 and S540 in FIG. The first predetermined angle in the invention, the cylindrical axis 41d is the predetermined rotation axis in the present invention. Rotation angle to rotate the variable display housing portion 29 in the process of S400 and S410 in FIG. 6 is a second predetermined angle in the present invention.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the second embodiment, only parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment is different from the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment in that the RAM of the main control board 100 has a BB winning combination (RB winning combination) after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery). This is the point that a miss counter C11 is added to indicate the number of times that it has not been established (number of misses), and that the BB / RB rotation process and the false BB / RB rotation process are changed.

Therefore, BB / RB rotation processing in the second embodiment will be described below based on FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the BB / RB rotation process.
As shown in FIG. 9, the BB / RB rotation process of the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the process of S380 is omitted and the processes of S400a and S410a are replaced with the processes of S400 and S410, respectively. This is where processing is performed.

That is, in S360, if the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination is established (S360: NO), the process proceeds to S390.
If the BB flag F1 is set at S390 (S390: YES), the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 at S400a. That is, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 30 ° counterclockwise with respect to the player, and the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared. In this case, the change display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° clockwise with respect to the player, and the process proceeds to S420. That is, in S400a, the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is opposite to that in S400, and the rotation angle is changed from 10 ° to 30 °.

  On the other hand, when the BB flag F1 is not set (S390: NO), in S410a, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° in the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12. That is, when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 30 ° counterclockwise with respect to the player, and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared. In this case, the change display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° clockwise with respect to the player, and the process proceeds to S420. That is, in S410a, the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is opposite to that in S410, and the rotation angle is changed from 10 ° to 30 °.

Next, the false BB / RB rotation process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the fake BB / RB rotation process.
As shown in FIG. 10, the false BB / RB rotation processing of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the processing of S560 is omitted and the processing of S552, S554, and S582 is added. , S600a and S610a are performed in place of the processes of S600 and S610, respectively.

  That is, if the stop display flag F5 is set in S550 (S550: YES), the deviation counter C11 is incremented (added by 1) in S552, and the value of the deviation counter C11 is further incremented in S554. Is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times (5 in this embodiment). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of disconnections has reached 5. Here, when the number of disconnections reaches 5 (S554: YES), the process proceeds to S570. On the other hand, when it has not reached 5 times (S554: NO), the process proceeds to S590.

When the process of S580 is completed, the value of the miss counter C11 is set to 0 in S582, and the process proceeds to S620.
If the false BB flag F3 is set in S590 (S590: YES), the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 in S600a. . That is, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 30 ° counterclockwise with respect to the player, and the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared. In this case, the change display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° clockwise with respect to the player, and the process proceeds to S620.

  On the other hand, if the false BB flag F3 is not set (S590: NO), the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° in the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 in S610a. That is, when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 is rotated 30 ° counterclockwise with respect to the player, and the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared. In this case, the change display storage unit 29 is rotated by 30 ° clockwise with respect to the player, and the process proceeds to S620.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, if the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 1) ), The variable display storage unit 29 rotates 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S330, S340). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variably displaying storage unit 29 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (clockwise direction). Rotates 30 ° (S400a, S410a). When the player stops and displays the game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates so that the rotation angle becomes the reference rotation angle, and the BB game (RB game) Is started.

  In other words, when the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won, the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 90 °, and as with the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game symbols are BB winning combination (RB winning combination). ) Can be made difficult to stop and display, and the interest of the master learner during the game can be improved. Furthermore, every time the game symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 30 °. Therefore, the game (this implementation) is performed for a while after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery). (In the embodiment, about 9 games), a situation may occur in which the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is arranged at the reference rotation angle. In other words, since the difficulty of pushing may become the same situation as before winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), it is possible to prevent the non-pushing learner from playing a game on the gaming machine 1 can do.

  Further, in a state where the BB lottery (RB lottery) is not won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 0), if a false BB lottery (false RB lottery) is won (false BB flag F3 (false RB flag F4) = 1) As in the case of winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 90 ° counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S530, S540). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variably displaying storage unit 29 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (clockwise direction). Rotates 30 ° (S600a, S610a). Then, when the number of deviations reaches 5, the rotation display container 29 rotates so that the rotation angle becomes the reference rotation angle. In other words, the player can know that the player has won the false BB lottery (false RB lottery) instead of the BB lottery (RB lottery) when the number of misses reaches five.

  For this reason, the fact that the variable display storage unit 29 has rotated 90 ° does not necessarily indicate that the BB lottery (RB lottery) has been won. In other words, by rotating the variable display storage unit 29 by 90 °, the player can be expected to have won the BB lottery (RB lottery).

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the third embodiment, only parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  The difference between the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment and the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment is that the RAM of the main control board 100 has a rotation angle value (hereinafter referred to as the rotation display storage unit 29 that rotates when the BB lottery is won). BB initial rotation angle storage area M1 for storing BB initial rotation angle), and a rotation angle value (hereinafter referred to as RB initial rotation angle) by which the variable display storage unit 29 rotates when winning the RB lottery. BB initial rotation angle storage area M2 to be added, BB / RB rotation processing and fake BB / RB rotation processing are changed, and rotation angle setting processing described later instead of rotation direction setting processing Is the point where is executed.

  Further, the user I / F 150 operates the operation key 150a while the operator follows the instruction displayed on the display panel 150b, thereby specifying the BB rotation angle command and RB for instructing the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29. A rotation angle command is output to the main control board 100. Further, the user I / F 150 sets the rotation angle that can be instructed by the BB rotation angle command and the RB rotation angle command to values of 10 ° intervals from 0 to 350 ° (that is, 0, 10, 20,..., 340). , 350 °).

First, the BB / RB rotation processing in the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the BB / RB rotation process.
As shown in FIG. 11, the BB / RB rotation processing of the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the processing of S390, S400 and S410 is omitted and the processing of S402 is added, and S330, Instead of the process of S340, the process of S330a and S340a is performed.

  That is, if the BB flag F1 is set in S320 (S320: YES), the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1 is moved in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the player in the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1 in S330a. Rotate the rotation angle indicated by That is, for example, when the rotation angle indicated by the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1 is 120 °, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated 120 ° counterclockwise. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the BB flag F1 has not been set (S320: NO), it is determined that the RB flag F2 has been set, and in S340a, the variable display storage portion is counterclockwise with respect to the player. 29 is rotated by the rotation angle indicated by the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2. That is, for example, when the rotation angle indicated by the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2 is 60 °, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 60 ° counterclockwise. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  In S380, if the current rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is not the reference rotation angle (S380: NO), the variable display storage unit 29 is set to 10 in the clockwise direction with respect to the player in S402. Rotate and shift to S420.

Next, the false BB / RB rotation process in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the false BB / RB rotation process.
As shown in FIG. 12, the false BB / RB rotation processing of the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the processing of S590, S600 and S610 is omitted and the processing of S602 is added, and S530. , S540 is replaced with the processing of S530a and S540a, respectively.

  In other words, if the false BB flag F3 is set in S520 (S520: YES), the BB initial rotation angle storage area is set in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the player in S530a. The rotation angle indicated by M1 is rotated. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the fake BB flag F3 is not set (S520: NO), it is determined that the fake RB flag F4 is set, and in S540a, the display is changed in the counterclockwise direction with respect to the player. The storage unit 29 is rotated by the rotation angle indicated by the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  In S560, if the difference between the rotation angle of the fluctuation display storage unit 29 and the reference rotation angle is not less than 40 ° (S560: NO), the player displays the fluctuation in the clockwise direction in S602. The storage unit 29 is rotated by 10 °, and the process proceeds to S620.

  Next, the rotation angle setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the rotation angle setting process. The rotation angle setting process is a process that is repeatedly executed while the CPU of the main control board 100 is activated (powered on).

  When the rotation angle setting process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines whether or not a BB rotation angle command is input in S810. When the BB rotation angle command is input (S810: YES), the rotation angle value indicated by the BB rotation angle command is stored in the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1 in S820, and the rotation angle is determined. The setting process ends. On the other hand, if the BB rotation angle command is not input (S810: NO), it is determined in S830 whether the RB rotation angle command is input.

  If the RB rotation angle command is input (S830: YES), the rotation angle value indicated by the RB rotation angle command is stored in the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2 in S840, and the rotation angle is determined. The setting process ends. On the other hand, when the RB rotation angle command is not input (S830: NO), the rotation angle setting process is ended.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when a value indicating 120 ° is stored in the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1, and a value indicating 60 ° is stored in the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2. When the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 1), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 120 ° (60 °) counterclockwise with respect to the player (S330a). , S340a). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 10 ° in the clockwise direction ( S402). Then, when the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 returns to the reference rotation angle, the rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 ends. Alternatively, when the player stops and displays the game symbol in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated to become the reference rotation angle, and the BB game (RB game) is played. Be started.

That is, the rotation angle at which the variable display storage unit 29 first rotates is different between the case where the BB lottery is won and the case where the RB lottery is won.
Therefore, the player can identify which of the BB game and the RB game is provided by the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 when the first rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 is completed. it can.

  Further, in a state where the BB lottery (RB lottery) is not won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 0), if a false BB lottery (false RB lottery) is won (false BB flag F3 (false RB flag F4) = 1) As in the case of winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 120 ° (60 °) counterclockwise with respect to the player (S530a, S540a). Thereafter, each time the player displays the game symbols in a variably displayed manner, and the game symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the variable display storage unit 29 rotates 10 ° in the clockwise direction ( S602). When the difference between the rotation angle of the fluctuation display storage unit 29 and the reference rotation angle is 40 ° or less, the rotation display storage unit 29 rotates so that the rotation angle becomes the reference rotation angle. That is, the player knows that when the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 returns from 40 ° to the reference rotation angle, the player won the fake BB lottery (fake RB lottery) instead of the BB lottery (RB lottery). Can do.

For this reason, the fact that the variable display storage unit 29 has rotated 120 ° (60 °) does not necessarily indicate that the BB lottery (RB lottery) has been won.
That is, by rotating the variable display storage unit 29 by 120 ° (60 °), it can be expected that the player may have won the BB lottery (RB lottery).

  In the embodiment described above, the rotation angle setting process in FIG. 8B is performed by using the first predetermined angle setting means, the BB initial rotation angle storage area M1, and the RB initial rotation angle storage area M2 in the present invention. This is the first predetermined angle in the invention.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the fourth embodiment, only parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  The difference between the gaming machine 1 in the fourth embodiment and the gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment is that the configuration of the variable display storage unit 29 is changed, and the RAM of the main control board 100 has a BB lottery (RB lottery). ) And a BB / RB rotation process and a false BB / RB rotation are added, and a BB / RB rotation process and a false BB / RB rotation are added to indicate the number of times that the BB winning combination (RB winning combination) has not been established. The process is changed.

First, the configuration of the variable display storage unit 29 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a cross-section taken along the line AA in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation display storage unit 29 in the fourth embodiment omits the coil lead wire 71 a and the coil lead wire 71 b, and sends a command signal and a power supply voltage such as a fluctuation display and a stop display to the fluctuation display device 27. Except that a power supply / command supply unit 80 for supply is added, this is the same as the variable display storage unit 29 in the first embodiment.

  That is, the power / command supply unit 80 includes a brush 81a for supplying a power supply voltage from the outside, a brush 81b for supplying a command signal from the outside, a lead wire 83a for supplying a power supply voltage to the fluctuation display device 27, and a command signal. A lead wire 83b supplied to the fluctuation display device 27, a contact portion 85a that contacts the brush 81a and transmits the power supply voltage to the lead wire 83a, and a contact portion 85b that contacts the brush 81b and transmits a command signal to the lead wire 83b. And a rotating shaft 87 that supports the contact portion 85a and the contact portion 85b.

  The rotating shaft 87 is provided on the cylindrical axis 41d so as to be rotatable integrally with the fluctuation display storage unit 29. The contact portion 85 a and the contact portion 85 b are fixed to the rotation shaft 87 so as to be rotatable integrally with the rotation shaft 87. Further, the brush 81a and the brush 81b are configured to always contact the contact portion 85a and the contact portion 85b, respectively, by the pressing force of a coil spring (not shown).

  The power / command supply unit 80 configured as described above can supply the power supply voltage and the command signal to the variable display device 27 from the outside of the variable display storage unit 29 regardless of the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29. .

Next, BB / RB rotation processing in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the BB / RB rotation process.
When the BB / RB rotation process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first determines whether the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 was set in S1010 last time (one cycle before the BB / RB rotation process). Determine whether. If the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 was previously set (S1010: YES), it is determined in S1020 whether the BB flag F1 has been set.

  Here, when the BB flag F1 is set (S1020: YES), the rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 is started in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 in S1030. That is, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, the player moves the variable display storage unit 29 counterclockwise with respect to the player, and when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is cleared. Then, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated clockwise with respect to the player. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, when the BB flag F1 is not set (S1020: NO), it is determined that the RB flag F2 is set, and in S1040, the display is changed in the rotation direction according to the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12. The storage unit 29 starts to rotate. That is, when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is set, the player rotates the variable display storage unit 29 in the counterclockwise direction, and when the RB rotation direction instruction flag F12 is cleared. Then, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated clockwise with respect to the player. Then, the BB / RB rotation process ends.

  Returning to S1010, if the BB flag F1 or the RB flag F2 has not been set in the previous time (S1010: NO), it is determined in S1050 whether the stop display flag F5 has been set. Here, when the stop display flag F5 is not set (S1050: NO), the BB / RB rotation process is ended. On the other hand, when the stop display flag F5 is set (S1050: YES), in S1060, it is determined whether or not the three game symbols that are stopped and displayed are established by the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination. .

  If the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination is not established (S1060: NO), the deviation counter C11 is incremented (added by 1) in S1100, and the value of the deviation counter C11 is further incremented in S1110. Is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times (5 in this embodiment). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of disconnections has reached 5. Here, if the number of disconnections reaches 5 (S1110: YES), reel synchronization processing is started in S1120.

  That is, in S1120, when the variable display storage unit 29 is at the reference rotation angle while the variable display storage unit 29 is rotating, the player displays the game symbols of the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination on the display windows 21a, The process of synchronizing the rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 and the rotation of the reels 21, 23, 25 is started so that it can be seen through 23 a and 25 a. In other words, when the stop buttons 11, 13, and 15 are operated when the variable display storage unit 29 is at the reference rotation angle, the three game symbols that are stopped and displayed are established by the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1130. On the other hand, if the number of disconnections has not reached 5 in S1110 (S1110: NO), the process proceeds to S1130.
Returning to S1060, if the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination is established (S1060: YES), the variable display storage is performed so that the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 becomes the reference rotation angle in S1070. The part 29 is rotated. In S1080, the reel synchronization processing is terminated, and in S1090, the value of the loss counter C11 is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1130.

In S1130, the stop display flag F5 is cleared, and the BB / RB rotation process ends.
Next, the false BB / RB rotation process in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the false BB / RB rotation process.

  When the false BB / RB rotation process is executed, the CPU of the main control board 100 first sets the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 in the previous time (one cycle before the false BB / RB rotation process) in S1210. It is judged whether it was done. Here, if the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 was previously set (S1210: YES), it is determined in S1220 whether the false BB flag F3 has been set.

  Here, when the false BB flag F3 is set (S1220: YES), in S1230, similarly to the process of S1030, the variable display storage unit 29 in the rotation direction according to the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is displayed. Start rotating. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  On the other hand, if the fake BB flag F3 is not set (S1220: NO), it is determined that the fake RB flag F4 is set, and at S1240, the RB rotation direction instruction is given in the same manner as the process at S1040. The fluctuation display storage unit 29 starts to rotate in the rotation direction corresponding to the flag F12. Then, the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  Returning to S1210, if the false BB flag F3 or the false RB flag F4 has not been set in the previous time (S1210: NO), it is determined in S1250 whether the stop display flag F5 has been set. If the stop display flag F5 is not set (S1250: NO), the false BB / RB rotation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the stop display flag F5 is set (S1250: YES), the deviation counter C11 is incremented (added by 1) in S1260, and further, the value of the deviation counter C11 is a predetermined number of times in S1270. It is determined whether or not (5 in the present embodiment). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of disconnections has reached 5.

  Here, when the number of disconnections reaches five (S1270: YES), in S1280, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated so that the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 becomes the reference rotation angle. In step S1290, the false BB flag F3 and the false RB flag F4 are cleared, and the value of the loss counter C11 is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1300.

On the other hand, in S1270, when the number of disconnections has not reached 5 (S1270: NO), the process proceeds to S1300.
In S1300, the stop display flag F5 is cleared, and the false BB / RB rotation process ends.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, when the BB rotation direction instruction flag F11 is set, if the BB lottery (RB lottery) is won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 1) ), The variable display storage unit 29 starts to rotate counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S1030, S1040). Thereafter, when the number of disconnections reaches 5, reel synchronization processing is performed (S1120). That is, when the stop buttons 11, 13, and 15 are operated when the variable display storage unit 29 is at the reference rotation angle, the three game symbols that are stopped and displayed are established as the BB winning combination or the RB winning combination.

  Alternatively, after the variable display storage unit 29 starts to rotate, if the player stops and displays the game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination), the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 becomes the reference rotation angle. It rotates and a BB game (RB game) is started.

  That is, the fluctuation display device 27 usually displays the game symbols in a direction from the top to the bottom. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, when the variation display device 27 rotates, the direction in which the variation display device 27 displays the game symbols in a variable manner (variation display direction) changes according to the rotation angle.

  In other words, the eye learning learner is accustomed to pushing the symbols that are variably displayed from the top to the bottom, so when the variation display direction changes from the direction from the top to the bottom, It becomes difficult to stop and display game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, the BB winning combination (RB winning combination) is obtained with a small number of games (the number of times the symbol is stopped and displayed) after the master learner wins the BB lottery (RB lottery). If you can stop the display with, you can get joy. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest of the master learner during the game.

  Further, when the number of misses reaches 5, reel synchronization processing is performed (S1120). That is, if the game is played five times after winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), it becomes easy to stop and display the game symbols in the BB winning combination (RB winning combination). For this reason, it can suppress that the non-line-of-press master does not play a game with the said game machine.

  Further, in a state where the BB lottery (RB lottery) is not won (BB flag F1 (RB flag F2) = 0), if a false BB lottery (false RB lottery) is won (false BB flag F3 (false RB flag F4) = 1) As in the case of winning the BB lottery (RB lottery), the variable display storage unit 29 starts rotating counterclockwise (clockwise) with respect to the player (S1230, S1240). Thereafter, when the number of detachments reaches 5, the rotation angle of the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated so as to become the reference rotation angle. In other words, the player can know that the player has won the false BB lottery (false RB lottery) instead of the BB lottery (RB lottery) when the number of misses reaches five.

  For this reason, the start of rotation of the variable display storage unit 29 does not necessarily indicate that the BB lottery (RB lottery) has been won. That is, by rotating the variable display storage unit 29, it is possible to make the player expect that there is a possibility of winning the BB lottery (RB lottery).

  In the embodiment described above, the processes in S1030 and S1040 in FIG. 14 are the fourth rotating means in the present invention, the processes in S1230 and S1240 in FIG. 15 are the fifth rotating means in the present invention, and the processes in S1110 and S1120 in FIG. The variable display control means in the present invention, the predetermined number of times is the predetermined number of times in the present invention.

As mentioned above, although one Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said Example, As long as it belongs to the technical scope of this invention, a various form can be taken.
For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, every time the game symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display storage unit 29 is rotated by 10 °. However, the number of times the symbol is stopped and displayed is set to a preset number of times. It may be rotated every time it reaches (for example, every 3 times), or it may be rotated when a lottery is performed every time the symbol is stopped and displayed.

The front view of the game machine 1 and the perspective view of the fluctuation | variation display storage part 29. FIG. The figure explaining the structure of the fluctuation | variation display storage part 29. FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration block diagram of a control system in the gaming machine 1. The flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. The flowchart which shows a rotation process procedure. The flowchart which shows a BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows the false BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows a rotation direction setting process sequence and a rotation angle setting process sequence. The flowchart which shows a BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows the false BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows a BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows the false BB * RB rotation process sequence. The figure explaining the structure of the fluctuation | variation display storage part 29. FIG. The flowchart which shows a BB * RB rotation process sequence. The flowchart which shows the false BB * RB rotation process sequence.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 3 ... Front door, 5 ... Game part, 7 ... Medal insertion slot, 7a ... Medal detection sensor, 9 ... Start lever, 11, 13, 15 ... Stop button, 17 ... Medal tray 21, 23, 23 25 ... reel, 21a, 23a, 25a ... display window, 27 ... variable display device, 29 ... variable display storage part, 31 ... support part, 41 ... housing, 41a ... front part, 41b ... rear surface part, 41c ... through hole , 41d ... cylindrical axis, 43 ... worm wheel, 45 ... guide groove, 47 ... magnet, 61 ... housing, 63 (63a, 63b, 63c, 63d) ... fixed pulley, 65 (65a, 65b, 65c) ... Hall element Sensor, 67 ... Stepping motor, 67a ... Worm, 67b ... Rotation angle sensor, 69 ... Support frame, 71a, 71b ... Coil lead wire, 80 ... Power supply / command supply unit, 81a, 81b ... Brush, 8 a, 83b ... lead wire, 85a, 85b ... contact portion, 87 ... rotating shaft, 100 ... main control board, 110 ... motor drive circuit, 120 ... reel control board, 130 ... prize ball control board, 135 ... payout device, 140 ... Voice control board, 145 ... Speaker, 150 ... User I / F, 150a ... Operation keys, 150b ... Display panel

Claims (7)

Varied display the symbols, the variable display device to stop displaying the symbol and then preset external operation is performed,
Lottery means for performing a lottery under preset lottery conditions and generating a specific game right for performing a specific game advantageous to the player according to the lottery result;
A specific game providing means for providing the specific game to a player when the variable display device stops and displays the symbol with a predetermined specific symbol after the specific game right is generated;
A gaming machine equipped with
When the specific game right is generated, the variable display device is preset in a predetermined rotation direction centered on a predetermined rotation axis that is set in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the gaming machine. First rotating means for rotating the first predetermined angle,
After the first rotation means rotates the variable display device and before the specific game providing means provides the specific game to the player, the symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the specific symbol. Then, a second rotation means for rotating the fluctuation display device around a predetermined rotation axis, a second predetermined angle set in advance,
A gaming machine comprising: The second predetermined angle is set smaller than the first predetermined angle;
The second rotating means rotates the variable display device in a direction opposite to the predetermined rotation direction.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. In a state in which the specific gaming right has not occurred, a third rotation that rotates the variable display device in the predetermined rotation direction about the predetermined rotation axis when the predetermined condition is satisfied is established. With means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of types of the specific gaming rights,
The lottery means further determines the type of the specific game right generated according to the lottery result,
After the specific game right is generated, the specific game providing means causes the change display device to stop display the graphic with a specific graphic preset in accordance with the type of the specific game right generated. Providing different specific games according to the type of specific game rights,
A first predetermined angle setting means for setting a value of the first predetermined angle according to the type of the generated specific gaming right;
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein Varied display the symbols, the variable display device to stop displaying the symbol and then preset external operation is performed,
Lottery means for performing a lottery under preset lottery conditions and generating a specific game right for performing a specific game advantageous to the player according to the lottery result;
A specific game providing means for providing the specific game to a player when the variable display device stops and displays the symbol at a predetermined specific symbol after the specific game right is generated;
A gaming machine equipped with
When the specific gaming right is generated, the variable display device is continued in a predetermined rotating direction set around a predetermined rotating axis that is set in a direction perpendicular to the front surface of the gaming machine. A fourth rotating means for rotating
When the number of times that the variable display device stops and displays the symbol with a symbol different from the specific symbol while the variable display device is being rotated by the fourth rotating means reaches a predetermined number of times set in advance. , when the variable display rotation angle before Kigai unit operation when it is previously set predetermined value of the device is performed, a variable display control means for displaying stop the symbols on the variable display device by the specific symbol ,
A gaming machine comprising: A fifth rotating means for rotating the variable display device in the predetermined rotation direction about the predetermined rotation axis when a predetermined condition set in advance is established in a state where the specific game right has not occurred;
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein: The gaming machine is provided with a plurality of types of the specific gaming rights,
The lottery means further determines the type of the specific game right generated according to the lottery result,
After the specific game right is generated, the specific game providing means causes the change display device to stop display the graphic with a specific graphic preset in accordance with the type of the specific game right generated. Providing different specific games according to the type of specific game rights,
A predetermined rotation direction setting unit configured to set the predetermined rotation direction according to the type of the generated specific game right;
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and claims 5 to 6.

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