JP4691956B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, each reel starts to rotate, and after each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped once. The game ends. In addition, lottery is performed inside the slot machine on the condition of medal insertion and start lever operation, and if the result of the lottery is winning and the combination of symbols on the active line set in advance is stopped A privilege such as a payout of a predetermined number of medals is given to the player, or the game state shifts to a bonus game (special game state) advantageous to the player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line. In other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of slot machines.

In such a slot machine, when the result of the lottery is a bonus game winning, the result is valid until the winning combination of bonus symbols is stopped on the active line. Therefore, when the bonus game is won and the combination of the bonus symbols cannot be stopped on the active line, the symbol of the reach called to reach the player that the bonus game has been won is shown. Each reel is controlled so that the combination is visible through the display window (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-355364 A

Here, in the teaching method as described above, it cannot be said that the interest of the game is sufficiently improved, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine, but also applies to other gaming machines that rotate a plurality of circulating bodies and then stop the rotation of the circulating bodies based on the player's operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the interest of games.

The invention according to claim 1 is a plurality of revolving bodies in which a plurality of kinds of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role using the operation of the start operation means as one of the conditions;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. At that time, a drive control means for driving and controlling each of the drive means so that a picture or a picture combination corresponding to the role can be stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit,
When a predetermined pattern or a predetermined pattern combination stops at the effective position, a privilege granting means for paying out a game medium or giving a privilege such as re-playing,
Special game state transition in which the game state is shifted to a special game state advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a specific pattern combination different from the predetermined pattern combination is stopped at the effective position. Means and
In a gaming machine equipped with
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific symbol combination, a reservation unit that reserves the specific symbol role winning until the specific symbol combination stops at the effective position;
An suggestion effect means for performing an suggestion effect that suggests one predetermined pattern combination among the predetermined pattern combinations;
Reservation teaching means for teaching that the specific symbol combination winning is reserved when the suggested design combination suggested by the suggested performance means is stopped at the effective position;
With
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion symbol combination and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position other than the orbiting body that stops at the end among the respective orbiting bodies. As described above, the first drive control means for driving and controlling the corresponding drive means so that the suggestive pattern combination can stop at the effective position for the last stop of each of the turn bodies,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not won for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position except for the orbiting body that stops at the end among the circulation bodies. Second driving control means for driving and controlling the corresponding driving means so that the suggested pattern combination does not stop at the effective position of the circulating body that stops last among the circulating bodies.
It is characterized by providing.
The invention according to claim 2 includes a plurality of revolving bodies to which a plurality of types of patterns are attached in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role using the operation of the start operation means as one of the conditions;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. At that time, a drive control means for driving and controlling each of the drive means so that a picture or a picture combination corresponding to the role can be stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit,
When a predetermined pattern or a predetermined pattern combination stops at the effective position, a privilege granting means for paying out a game medium or giving a privilege such as re-playing,
Special game state transition in which the game state is shifted to a special game state advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a specific pattern combination different from the predetermined pattern combination is stopped at the effective position. Means and
In a gaming machine equipped with
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific symbol combination, a reservation unit that reserves the specific symbol role winning until the specific symbol combination stops at the effective position;
An suggestion effect means for performing an suggestion effect that suggests one predetermined pattern combination among the predetermined pattern combinations;
Reservation teaching means for teaching that the specific symbol combination winning is reserved when the suggested design combination suggested by the suggested performance means is stopped at the effective position;
With
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion symbol combination and the suggestion effect is performed, the corresponding driving means is driven and controlled so that the suggestion pattern combination can stop at the effective position. 1 drive control means;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not won for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position except for the orbiting body that stops at the end among the circulation bodies. And second driving control means for driving and controlling the corresponding driving means so that the suggested picture combination does not stop at the effective position of the circulating body that stops last among the circulating bodies.
It is characterized by providing.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably improve the interest of games.

First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow some of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to the endless belts;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
Lottery means (the lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the role under the condition that the operation of the start operation means is one of the conditions;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of each endless belt is started, and on the basis of the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding endless belt is stopped. When winning, the drive control means (the main control device 131 of the main control device 131) drives and controls each of the drive means so that the picture or the combination of pictures corresponding to the combination can stop at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window. Reel control processing function),
When a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns (a combination of a small role symbol and a replay symbol) is stopped at the effective position, a privilege granting means (main control device 131) that gives out a game medium or a privilege such as replay Hopper device 91),
When the combination of a specific pattern (BB symbol, RB symbol) stops at the effective position, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state (BB game, RB game) advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Special game state transition means (main control device 131)
In a gaming machine equipped with
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the combination of the specific symbols, a reservation unit (main control) that reserves the specific symbol combination winning until the combination of the specific symbols stops at the effective position Device 131);
Suggestion effect means (sound effect processing function of the display control device 111) for performing an suggestion effect that suggests a combination of one predetermined pattern among the predetermined pattern combinations;
When the combination of the suggested pattern ("bell" design) suggested by the suggested production means is stopped at the effective position, the reserved teaching means (the display control device 111 of the display control device 111) Voice production processing function) and
With
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion pattern role and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern other than the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts is in the effective position. First drive control means for driving and controlling the corresponding drive means so that the combination of the suggested picture can stop at the effective position of the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts so as to stop. Reel control processing function of the main controller 131),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not selected for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern other than the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts is in the effective position. A second drive control means for driving and controlling the corresponding endless belt among the endless belts so that the combination of the suggested picture does not stop at the effective position. The reel control processing function of the main controller 131) and
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the means 1, when the suggestion effect is performed and the combination of the suggestive pictures stops at the effective position, it is taught that the specific picture combination is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to teach that the player has won a special symbol combination that shifts to the special game state without diluting the feature that the player can actively participate in the game. This is because a general player operates the stop operation means to stop the combination of suggested pictures at an effective position. In addition, since it is possible to teach the winning of a specific picture role while giving a privilege based on a combination of suggested pictures, it is possible to suitably increase the player's satisfaction. In addition, since the suggested picture stops at the effective position except for the endless belt that stops at the end of each endless belt, it is possible to actively participate in the game until the last endless belt is stopped. At the same time, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the role of a specific pattern. As a result, it is possible to dramatically increase the interest of the game. In addition, in this configuration, it is possible to perform suggestion effects regardless of whether or not the specific design role is retained in the situation where the suggested design role is not won, so normal games that are not won the specific design role Can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the degree of freedom in design regarding production can be increased.

Mean 2. A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow some of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to the endless belts;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
Lottery means (the lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the role under the condition that the operation of the start operation means is one of the conditions;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of each endless belt is started, and on the basis of the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding endless belt is stopped. When winning, the drive control means (the main control device 131 of the main control device 131) drives and controls each of the drive means so that the picture or the combination of pictures corresponding to the combination can stop at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window. Reel control processing function),
When a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns (a combination of a small role symbol and a replay symbol) is stopped at the effective position, a privilege granting means (main control device 131) that gives out a game medium or a privilege such as replay Hopper device 91),
When the combination of a specific pattern (BB symbol, RB symbol) stops at the effective position, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state (BB game, RB game) advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Special game state transition means (main control device 131)
In a gaming machine equipped with
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the combination of the specific symbols, a reservation unit (main control) that reserves the specific symbol combination winning until the combination of the specific symbols stops at the effective position Device 131);
Suggestion effect means (sound effect processing function of the display control device 111) for performing an suggestion effect that suggests a combination of one predetermined pattern among the predetermined pattern combinations;
When the combination of the suggested pattern ("bell" design) suggested by the suggested production means is stopped at the effective position, the reserved teaching means (the display control device 111 of the display control device 111) Voice production processing function) and
With
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestive symbol combination and the suggestion effect is performed, the corresponding driving unit is driven and controlled so that the combination of the suggestive symbols can stop at the effective position First drive control means (reel control processing function of the main controller 131);
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not selected for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern other than the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts is in the effective position. The second drive control means for driving and controlling the corresponding endless belt that stops last among the endless belts so that the combination of the suggested picture does not stop at the effective position. (Reel control processing function of main controller 131) and
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the means 2, when the suggestion effect is performed and the suggestion picture combination stops at the effective position, it is taught that the specific picture combination is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to teach that the player has won a special symbol combination that shifts to the special game state without diluting the feature that the player can actively participate in the game. This is because a general player operates the stop operation means to stop the combination of suggested pictures at an effective position. In addition, since it is possible to teach the winning of a specific picture role while giving a privilege based on a combination of suggested pictures, it is possible to suitably increase the player's satisfaction. In addition, since the endless belt other than the endless belt that stops at the end of each endless belt is driven and controlled so that the suggested picture can stop at the effective position regardless of whether or not the suggested picture role is won, the last endless belt It is possible to make the player actively participate in the game until the game is stopped, and to maintain a sense of expectation that the player has won the specific picture role. As a result, it is possible to dramatically increase the interest of the game. In addition, in this configuration, since it is possible to perform suggestion effects regardless of whether or not the specific design role is retained in the situation where the suggested design role is not won, the normal game that is not elected to the specific design role is monotonous Can be suppressed, and the degree of freedom in design regarding production can be increased.

Means 3. In the above means 2, the first and second drive control means, when the operation timing of the stop operation means is a timing at which the suggestion pattern cannot be stopped at the effective position, the operation timing of the stop operation means. A driving machine that controls driving of the corresponding endless belt so as to stop the corresponding endless belt after elapse of a maximum stop driving time (slip control time).

According to the means 3, when the suggestion effect is performed and the timing at which the stop operation means is operated is a timing at which the suggestion pattern cannot be stopped at the effective position, the maximum stop is performed from the timing at which the stop operation means is operated. The corresponding endless belt stops after the drive time has elapsed. With this configuration, even when the suggestion effect is performed, even if the combination of the suggestive picture roles does not stop at the effective position, it is possible to give the player the impression that they were ugly, It is possible to increase the sense of expectation.

Means 4. Any one of the above means 1 to 3, further comprising suggestion effect determining means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform the suggestion effect.

According to the means 4, the suggestion effect may or may not be performed depending on the determination result of the suggestion effect determination means. As a result of this, for example, if the configuration for changing the conditions for determining the suggestion effect is made in a state where the special symbol role winning is not reserved, the specific symbol role when the suggestion effect was performed is won. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation of being present, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of design regarding production.

Means 5. The means 4 includes suggestion effect lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for performing the suggestion effect lottery to determine whether or not the suggestion effect is to be performed, and the suggestion effect determination means has a lottery result of the lottery means. A game characterized by referring to a lottery result of the suggestion effect lottery means when the bonus is not won for the predetermined picture combination and determining that the suggestion effect is performed when the reference result is a win Machine.

According to the means 5, the suggestion effect may be performed when the bonus is not won in the predetermined picture combination. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect with a predetermined probability even in a situation where the specific picture combination is not won, and it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the specific picture combination winning Become. In addition, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect regardless of the ratio of the privilege that the gaming machine grants to the player, and it is possible to increase the degree of design freedom regarding the effect.

Means 6. In the above means 4 or 5, when the suggestion effect determination means is in a state where the reservation means does not reserve the specific symbol combination winning, and the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of the suggestion symbol combination Further, it is determined that the suggestion effect is not performed.

According to the means 6, when the suggested symbol combination is won in a state where the specific symbol combination is not reserved, no suggestion effect is performed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the problem that the combination of the suggested picture stops at the effective position at the time of the suggestive effect even though the specific picture combination is not won.

Mean 7 In any one of the above means 4 to 6, the suggestion effect determination means is a state in which the reservation means reserves the specific symbol combination winning, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggested symbol combination If it is, the game machine is determined to perform the suggestion effect.

According to the means 7, when the suggested symbol combination is won in a state where the specific symbol combination winning is reserved, the suggestion effect is performed. By adopting such a configuration, in the present configuration that teaches the winning of the specific symbol combination when the combination of the suggestive symbols stops at the effective position, the player remains unaware even though the specific symbol combination winning is reserved. It is possible to suppress a problem that ends the game.

Means 8. In any one of the above means 4 to 6, the suggestion effect determination means is a state in which the reservation means reserves the specific symbol combination winning, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggested symbol combination If it is, the game machine is determined to perform the suggestion effect with a predetermined probability.

According to the means 8, when the suggested symbol combination is won in a state where the specific symbol combination is reserved, the suggestion effect is performed with a predetermined probability. By adopting such a configuration, even if the combination of suggested pictures stops at an effective position without suggestive effects, it is possible to leave room for the special design role winning, and it will be won by the specified design role. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for being.

Means 9. In any one of the above means 4 to 8, the suggestion effect determination means determines that the suggestion effect is not performed when a lottery result of the lottery means is a winning combination different from the suggestive picture combination. A gaming machine.

According to the means 9, when the winning combination different from the suggested picture combination is won, the suggesting effect is not performed. With this configuration, when a role different from the suggested symbol role is won, it is possible to grant a privilege corresponding to the role or to shift to a special gaming state, and the player is disadvantaged. It is possible to suppress the covering.

Means 10. In any one of the above means 4 to 9, the suggestion effect means starts the suggestion effect before the operation of the stop operation means is validated (within an invalid period).

According to the means 10, when the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion effect is started before the operation of the stop operation means is validated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a picture to be aimed at when the player operates the stop operation means before the effective operation of the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game. Become.

Means 11. A plurality of endless belts (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) having a plurality of kinds of patterns attached in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allow some of the patterns to be visually recognized with respect to the endless belts;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start rotation of each endless belt;
Lottery means (the lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for performing the lottery of the combination on the basis of the operation of the start operation means;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the endless belts for rotating the endless belts;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the rotation of each endless belt;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of each endless belt is started, and on the basis of the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding endless belt is stopped. When winning, the drive control means (the main control device 131 of the main control device 131) drives and controls each of the drive means so that the picture or the combination of pictures corresponding to the combination can stop at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window. Reel control processing function),
When a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns (a combination of a small role symbol and a replay symbol) is stopped at the effective position, a privilege granting means (main control device 131) that gives out a game medium or a privilege such as replay Hopper device 91),
When the combination of a specific pattern (BB symbol, RB symbol) stops at the effective position, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state (BB game, RB game) advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Special game state transition means (main control device 131)
In a gaming machine equipped with
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the combination of the specific symbols, a reservation unit (main control) that reserves the specific symbol combination winning until the combination of the specific symbols stops at the effective position Device 131);
Suggestion effect means (sound effect processing function of the display control device 111) for performing an suggestion effect that suggests a combination of one predetermined pattern among the predetermined pattern combinations;
When the combination of the suggested pattern ("bell" design) suggested by the suggested production means is stopped at the effective position, the reserved teaching means (the display control device 111 of the display control device 111) Voice production processing function),
Suggestion effect determination means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed;
Suggestion effect determining means (the lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform the suggestion effect when the determination result of the suggestion effect determining means is possible;
With
The suggestion effect determination means is the suggestion when at least the reservation means does not reserve the specific symbol combination winning and the lottery result of the lottery means is a suggestion symbol combination corresponding to the combination of the suggestion symbols Judge that it is impossible to produce,
The suggestion effect determining means is
Suggestion effect lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for performing the suggestion effect lottery of whether to perform the suggestion effect,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not the suggestion pattern winning combination, with reference to the lottery result of the suggestion effect lottery means, if the result is a win, the decision to perform the suggestion effect,
The drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestive picture role and the suggestion effect determining means determines to perform the suggestion effect, the endless belts other than the endless belt that stops at the end of the endless belts Drive control is performed for each driving means corresponding to the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts so that the combination of the suggested patterns can stop at the effective position so that the suggested pattern stops at the effective position. First drive control means (reel control processing function of the main control device 131),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not selected for the suggestion pattern and the suggestion effect determination means determines to perform the suggestion effect, the endless belts other than the endless belts that stop at the end of the endless belts Drive control is performed for each of the corresponding drive means so that the combination of the suggested patterns does not stop at the effective position of the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts so that the suggested pattern stops at the effective position. Second drive control means (reel control processing function of the main controller 131),
A gaming machine comprising:

According to the means 11, when the suggestion effect is performed and the suggestion pattern combination stops at the effective position, it is taught that the specific symbol combination is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to teach that the player has won a special symbol combination that shifts to the special game state without diluting the feature that the player can actively participate in the game. This is because a general player operates the stop operation means to stop the combination of suggested pictures at an effective position. In addition, since it is possible to teach the winning of a specific picture role while giving a privilege based on a combination of suggested pictures, it is possible to suitably increase the player's satisfaction. In addition, since the suggested picture stops at the effective position except for the endless belt that stops at the end of each endless belt, it is possible to actively participate in the game until the last endless belt is stopped. At the same time, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the role of a specific pattern. As a result, it is possible to dramatically increase the interest of the game.

In addition, since it is possible to perform suggestion effects regardless of whether or not the particular symbol role is retained in the situation where the suggested symbol role is not won, the normal game that is not won for the specified symbol role must be monotonous Can be suppressed, and the degree of freedom of design for production can be increased. This is because, generally, the probability of not winning the suggested symbol combination is higher than the probability of winning, so that it is possible to perform an effect without teaching the specific symbol combination winning relatively freely. Furthermore, the probability of winning a specific symbol role is generally lower than the probability of winning a specified symbol role such as a suggestive symbol role. Thus, it is important how to maintain the player's expectation for winning a specific picture role. Therefore, it is extremely effective to maintain the player's expectation that a suggestion effect that does not teach the winning of a specific character combination can be performed in a situation unrelated to a privilege such as a game medium payout.

Means 12. In the means 11, the suggestion effect determination means is the state in which the reservation means is in a state where the specific symbol combination winning is reserved, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion symbol combination A gaming machine characterized by deciding to produce a performance.

According to the means 12, when the specific symbol combination winning is reserved and the suggested symbol combination is won, the suggestion effect is performed. By adopting such a configuration, in the present configuration that teaches the winning of the specific symbol combination when the combination of the suggestive symbols stops at the effective position, the player remains unaware even though the specific symbol combination winning is reserved. It is possible to suppress a problem that ends the game.

Means 13. In the means 11, the suggestion effect determination means is the state where the reservation means is in a state where the specific symbol combination winning is reserved and the lottery result of the lottery means is the selection of the suggestion symbol combination. A gaming machine characterized by referring to a lottery result of a lottery means and making a suggestion effect if the result is a win.

According to the means 13, even in the state where the specific picture combination winning is reserved, the suggestion picture combination may stop at the effective position without performing the suggestion effect. By adopting such a configuration, even if the combination of suggested pictures stops at an effective position without suggestive effects, it is possible to leave room for the special design role winning, and it will be won by the specified design role. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for being.

Means 14. In any one of the above means 11 to 13, the suggestion effect determination means determines that the suggestion effect cannot be performed when the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning combination different from the suggestive picture combination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the means 14, the suggestion effect is not performed when a combination different from the suggested pattern combination is won. With this configuration, when a role different from the suggested symbol role is won, it is possible to grant a privilege corresponding to the role or to shift to a special gaming state, and the player is disadvantaged. It is possible to suppress the covering.

Means 15. The game machine according to any one of the above means 11 to 14, wherein the suggestion effect means starts the suggestion effect before the operation of the stop operation means is validated (within an invalid period).

According to the means 15, when the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion effect is started before the operation of the stop operation means is validated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a picture to be aimed at when the player operates the stop operation means before the effective operation of the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game. Become.

Means 16. In any one of the above means 1 to 15, the suggestion effecting means performs the suggestion effect each time an endless belt other than the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts is stopped. To play.

According to the means 16, the suggestive effect is performed every time the endless belt other than the endless belt that stops last among the endless belts stops. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a picture to be aimed at when the player operates each stop operation means before the operation of each stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game. It becomes.

Means 17. The game machine according to any one of the means 1 to 16, wherein the suggesting effect is an effect instructing to stop one combination of predetermined pictures at an effective position among the combination of predetermined pictures.

According to the means 17, as the suggestion effect, an effect is provided in which one of the predetermined pattern combinations is taught to stop at a valid position. With such a configuration, when a suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to clearly teach a pattern to be aimed when the player operates the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game. It becomes possible.

Means 18. In any one of the above means 1 to 17, the suggestion effect is an effect that causes the player to recognize one predetermined picture combination to be stopped at an effective position in the game among the combination of the predetermined pictures. A featured gaming machine.

According to the means 18, as the suggestion effect, an effect of causing the player to recognize one predetermined picture combination to be stopped at the effective position in the game among the predetermined picture combinations is performed. With such a configuration, when a suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to clearly recognize the pattern that the player should aim at when operating the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game. It becomes possible.

Means 19. In any one of the above means 1 to 18, the suggestion effect is an effect instructing by voice that the combination of one predetermined pattern among the combination of the predetermined patterns is stopped at an effective position. Gaming machine.

According to the means 19, as the suggestion effect, the effect of teaching by voice so as to stop the combination of one predetermined pattern at the effective position among the combinations of the predetermined patterns is performed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to concentrate the player on a picture that varies with the rotation of each endless belt, and it is possible to actively participate in the game.

Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 19, wherein a probability of winning the suggested picture combination is higher than a probability of winning the specific picture combination.

According to the means 20, the suggestion pattern combination has a higher probability of winning the suggestion pattern combination and the specific pattern combination. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is performed, the expectation that the combination of the suggestion pattern may be stopped at the effective position, and that the specific picture part is won, is won by the specific picture part. It is possible to have the player hold the player at a frequency higher than the frequency of the player.

Means 21. A gaming machine according to any one of the above means 1 to 20, wherein one predetermined picture combination is set in advance as a suggested picture combination suggested in the suggestion effect.

According to the means 21, the suggested combination always suggests the same combination of predetermined pictures. Therefore, it is possible to perform a suggestion effect with relatively simple control.

Means 22. In any one of the above means 1 to 21, when the reservation means reserves the specific symbol combination winning, the lottery restricts the lottery result so that the lottery result of the lottery means does not win the specific symbol combination. A gaming machine comprising a result limiting means (main control device 131).

According to the means 22, only one winning of the specific picture combination is reserved. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the opportunity to continuously shift to the special gaming state, and it is possible to suppress excessive gambling of the player.

In addition, as a gaming machine to which each of the above means can be applied, “a picture row made up of a plurality of pictures (specifically, a reel to which a picture is attached) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is rotated). Variable display means (specifically a reel unit) for confirming and stopping display of the columns is provided, and the variation of the picture is started due to the operation of the start operation means (specifically the start lever), and the stop operation means ( Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the picture is stopped due to the operation of the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed picture at the time of the stop is a specific picture A privilege such as occurrence of a state (bonus game, etc.) is given, a ball receiving tray (top plate, etc.) is provided, a charging device for performing a loading process for taking in a game ball from the ball receiving plate, and a game on the ball receiving plate Paying out a ball A game machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused, such as a game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is thrown in by a throw-in device. Also mentioned.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. Thereby, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b with respect to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (trade name) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. In addition, the urging member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring for urging to the side maintaining the locked state. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, here, the left reel 42L will be described as an example with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L is rotated, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 is rotated around the drive shaft so that the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is possible to recognize which symbol is visible from the display window 31L, or to visually recognize an arbitrary symbol from the exposure window 31L. It is possible to perform control to achieve a proper state.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. Numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the respective reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, but are given for convenience of explanation, and are not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. . However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “7” symbol (for example, the left belt 20th) and a “youth” as a first special symbol for shifting to a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as “BB”) game which is a kind of bonus game. There is a design (for example, the left belt 19th). In addition, there is a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 14th left belt) as a second special symbol for shifting to a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as “RB”) game which is one type of bonus game. Also, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the left belt ninth), a “bell” symbol (for example, the left belt eighth), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, the left belt) as the small role symbols from which medals are paid out. 4th) and a “replay” symbol (for example, the eleventh belt on the left belt) as a replay symbol that enables replay. As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have other configurations. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used, and instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display It is also possible to provide a display that variably displays the identification information by electrical display such as, and in this case, it is possible to provide a variety of display forms.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. Then, when a combination stops on a valid combination line, that is, on the valid line in a predetermined combination, a winning is made, and a payout process for a predetermined number of medals, a transition process to a bonus game, and the like are executed.

  Here, the payout number regarding each symbol when winning is explained. Regarding the small role design, when the “Watermelon” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out. When the “Bell” design is aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective line Pays out 8 medals, and when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the active line, 2 medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are irrelevant to the medal payout. In addition, for the “cherry” symbol, the medal payout is performed regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, a plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper or lower row) with “ When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by multiplying the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  As for other symbols, the “7” symbol and “Youth” symbol as the first special symbol and the “BAR” symbol as the second special symbol are aligned on the active line in the same pattern as the left, middle and right symbols. However, no medals will be paid out. That is, when these symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, the game only shifts to the corresponding bonus game. In other words, the “7” symbol, the “young” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol can be said to be state transition symbols for shifting the gaming state to the bonus game.

  Further, no medal payout is performed even when “replay” symbols as replay symbols are aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line. However, in this case, the player can play the game again without reducing the medals owned.

  In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the same symbols as the left, middle, and right are not aligned on the active line, no medal payout is performed.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 30, a start lever 71 is provided that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 52 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a medal slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value. The medal slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 has an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion port 75 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  A hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to a player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right part of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a button-like first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment values at a time. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 77 to 79, together with the medal insertion slot 75, constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value. Further, if the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 77 to 79 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can also be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 77. However, when there is no credited virtual medal or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like changeover switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. The change-over switch 80 is configured to be a toggle type that is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and turned on / off every time the pressing operation is performed. The changeover switch 80 is operated to change the handling format of inserted medals inserted into the medal slot 75 more than necessary, or acquired medals returned to the player as a result of a predetermined game.

  When the change-over switch 80 is in the ON state, the “credit mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and winning medals are stored and stored as credit medals. " When the changeover switch 80 is in the OFF state, the “direct mode” is set so that surplus inserted medals and winning medals are paid out as actual medals. If there is a credit medal when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding credit medal is paid out as an actual medal. Thus, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The changeover switch 80 constitutes a changeover operation means for changing over the input value and game value handling formats. Further, if paying attention to the function of paying out a credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the changeover switch 80 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored game value. In addition to being configured to switch between the “credit mode” and the “direct mode” by operating the changeover switch 80, the virtual medal stored and stored is paid out when the changeover switch 80 is operated by always setting the “credit mode”. It may be made to function as only a settlement switch.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, a remaining number display unit 35 that displays the number of medals activated and stored in the credit mode and a bonus game such as a BB game or an RB game are displayed. For example, a game number display unit 36 that displays the number of remaining games and an acquired number display unit 37 that displays the number of acquired medals are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. In both the direct mode and the credit mode, a bet is placed when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding center line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are switched to the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 if the current mode is the direct mode. It is returned from the outlet 17 to the medal tray 18. On the other hand, in the credit mode, it is stored inside the slot machine, and the number of stored sheets is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35. An upper limit number is determined for the number of stored sheets (for example, 50), and when a medal exceeding the number is inserted, it is returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18.

  In addition, when a game is played in the credit mode and the number of stored items is displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the virtual number is displayed even when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed. A medal is inserted and a bet is placed.

  When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the remaining number display section 35 is decremented by one as a virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display section 32 is displayed. Illuminates and the center line becomes the active line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, two numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as two virtual medals are inserted, and the first valid line display unit 32 and The second effective line display section 33 is lit and a total of three combination lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the remaining number display unit 35 are decremented as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 32 are decremented. 34 lights up and a total of five combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the display of the remaining number display unit 35 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the values in the remaining number display section 35 are decremented to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 15. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15, an upper lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a display control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131.

  The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting various states of the slot machine 10. This slot machine 10 has a backup function for various data, and even if a power failure occurs, it retains the state at the time of the power failure and returns to the state at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery). It can be done. Therefore, for example, when the power supply is shut down by a normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before the power shut-off is stored, but if the power switch 122 is turned on while pressing the reset switch 123, the backup data is reset. It has become so. If the reset switch 123 is pressed while the power switch 122 is on, the error state is reset.

  The setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. That is, the setting state (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 10 can be changed from “setting 1” to “setting 6” by operating the hole manager or the like by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124. It has become.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, and a medal slot. 75, an inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting a medal inserted from 75, credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting operations of the respective credit insertion switches 77, 78, 79, and switching for detecting an operation of the changeover switch 80. Detection sensor 80 a, reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, payout detection sensor 91 a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and reset detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset switch 123 123a, set to setting key insertion hole 124 Chromatography are connected various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 124a for detecting that it has been inserted, the signals from these various sensors are outputted to the CPU151 through the input and output ports 155.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion slot 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured such that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 81 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 161a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage is reduced to less than 10 volts. As the time during which the stabilization voltage is output, sufficient time is secured to execute the power failure process by the main controller 131.

  On the output side of the main control device 131, each active line display section 32, 33, 34, remaining number display section 35, game number display section 36, acquired number display section 37, and each reel 42L, 42M, 42R are rotated. Stepping motors 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), a medal path switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a display control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Therefore, the display control device 111 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main base that manages and manages games. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 111 controls the various display parts 32-37.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and a ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 152 is executed. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing the processes shown in various flowcharts shown in FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the slot machine 10 is shut off. In addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like, a backup area is provided.

  In the backup area, when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the values of the stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc. when the power is shut down (including power shut down by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter) When the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter), the slot machine 10 is in the state before power-off based on the backup area information. It is possible to return to the state. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 11), and the restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that has received the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S 101, the data of the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, the power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the register used by the CPU 151, the saving and restoring processing to the backup area can be omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main controller 131. A timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main controller 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, for example, during the process of transmitting various commands, during the process of reading the switch state (on / off), the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the power failure process, the transmission process is prioritized when the transmission is incomplete, and the power failure process is executed after the unit command transmission process is completed. By doing so, it is no longer necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that power failure processing is executed during command transmission. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command transmission is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM determination value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process for giving an interrupt permission to the CPU 151 itself is performed. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R that are the respective rotating drum driving motors is performed. In step S207, sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor the state of various sensors (see FIG. 8) connected to the input / output port 155. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a voice effect command to be described later to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the remaining number display unit 35, the game number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 executed after the power is turned on. The main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, various settings for the register group in the CPU 151, the I / O device, and the like are set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, it is next determined in step S402 whether or not the reset switch 123 has been turned on. If the reset switch 123 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a RAM clear process.

  After confirming that the reset switch has not been operated in step S402 or performing a RAM clear process in step S403, it is determined in step S404 whether or not a setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124. To do. If the setting key has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S405 to perform setting change processing. As the setting change process, first, all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared. Then, after determining which setting state is selected from the six preset setting states (“Setting 1” to “Setting 6”), internal processing corresponding to the selected setting state is executed. .

  In step S406, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. When the power failure flag is not set, that is, when the data in the RAM 153 is cleared in the previous step S403 or step S405, the process proceeds to a normal process in step S407 to be described later, and this process ends.

  When the power failure flag is set in step S406, the process proceeds to the power recovery process shown in step S408 and thereafter. The fact that the power failure flag is set means that subroutine processing such as RAM clear processing in step S403 and setting change processing in step S405 is not executed at all. Therefore, the data in the RAM 153 is not rewritten at all, and the power recovery process requires confirmation processing such as whether or not the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  For this purpose, first, in step S408, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum in the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the value of the checksum including the RAM determination value is 0. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If the RAM determination value is abnormal in step S408, that is, if the checksum value is not 0, there is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. Therefore, in such a case, an error display process is performed in step S409. As error display processing, interrupt processing is first prohibited and all output ports in the input / output port 155 are cleared to control all actuators connected to the input / output port 155 to an off state. Thereafter, an error display for notifying the occurrence of an error to the hall manager or the like is performed, and this state is maintained until the reset switch 123 is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S410, the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written to the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state before the power is shut off is written. Return to the state. Next, in step S411, a power recovery command that tells execution of power recovery processing is transmitted to the display control device 111. Thereafter, in step S412, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed. In step S413, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S414, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is subsequently determined in step S502 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S501 and step S502 are YES, the lottery process in step S503, the reel control process in step S504, the medal payout process in step S505, and the bonus game process in step S506 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S501. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S501 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S502, the process returns to step S501.

  Next, the lottery process in step S503 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, the random number table for determination of success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of medals bet, and the small / probable combination probability. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6” set using a setting key (not shown), and the random number table having the lowest bonus winning probability when “setting 1” is set. When “Setting 6” is selected, the random number table having the highest bonus winning probability is selected. The number of medals bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a random number table is selected such that as the number of bets increases, the winning probability of winning combination increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. Furthermore, there are two kinds of high and low types of small role probabilities regardless of the setting state, and when the current payout rate is below a predetermined expected value, a random number table with a high small role winning probability is selected, and a predetermined expected value is set. When the number is higher, a random number table having a low winning role winning probability is selected. Incidentally, for example, the bonus winning probability of setting 6 is about 1/240 of the BB winning probability of setting 6 and about 1/360 of the RB winning probability. On the other hand, the small role winning probability is set higher than the bonus winning probability. For example, the winning probability of the combination corresponding to the combination of the bell symbols is about 1/8 in the state where the small role winning probability is high. Is about 1/10 in a low state.

  In step S602, a random number table selected in this way is used for lottery in light of the random numbers latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. In step S603, it is determined whether or not any combination is won. If any combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to the combination is set in step S604 and an effective line to be arranged in a pattern is determined. decide. Incidentally, when the winning flag is the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag, these winning flags are reset at the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set. On the other hand, when the winning flag is a BB winning flag or an RB winning flag, these winning flags are reset on the condition that the corresponding symbol combination is established on the active line. That is, the BB winning flag and the RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. Note that in the lottery process after the next game carrying over the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag, a lottery regarding whether or not to win a small role or replay is performed, but a lottery regarding BB and RB is not performed. Further, when a small combination or replay is won in a state where the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is carried over, an effective line is determined so that the small combination or replay is preferentially arranged.

  After setting the winning flag in step S604, or if no winning combination has been won in step S603, it is checked in step S605 whether the winning flag is set. When the winning flag is set, the winning effect processing shown in steps S606 to S609 is performed. In the effect process at the time of winning, it is confirmed whether or not the BB winning flag and the bell winning flag are set in steps S606 and S607. When both the BB winning flag and the bell winning flag are set (when both steps S606 and S607 are YES), an audio effect command is set at step S608. The sound effect command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 performs sound effect described later by receiving the command. When either the BB winning flag or the bell winning flag is not set (NO in any of steps S606 and S607), or after setting the sound effect command in step S608, the reel stop control is performed in step S609. The hit slip table is selected as the slip table for use and stored in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153, and the process is terminated. Here, the sliding table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel is slid and stopped after the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. The winning slip table is a table determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the set winning flag can stop on the active line determined in step S604.

  If the winning flag is not set (NO in step S605), the non-winning effect process shown in steps S610 to S614 is performed. In the non-winning effect process, in step S610, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an audio effect based on the random number latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated. In a succeeding step S611, it is determined whether or not the voice effect lottery is won. If a win is made, a voice effect command is set in a step S612. After that, in step S613, an effect slide table is selected as a reel stop control slide table, and this is stored in the slide table storage area of the RAM 153, and this process ends. Here, the effect sliding table is a table defined so that the bell symbols attached to the two reels are arranged on the effective line when the two reels are stopped. On the other hand, when the voice effect lottery is not won (when step S611 is NO), the slip table is selected as the slip table for reel stop control at step S614, and this is selected in the slip table storage area of the RAM 153. Store and finish this process. Here, the off-slip table is a table that is determined so that a combination of symbols for winning a prize does not stop on the active line.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S504 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a wait process is performed in step S701. This wait process is a process of waiting without starting the reel rotation in the current game until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the time when the reel rotation is started in the previous game. Therefore, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately rotate. Following the wait process, the reel rotation process in step S702 is performed to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. In subsequent step S703, whether or not any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, whether or not an ON signal is received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. Determine whether. However, in this embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72˜ Even if 74 is pressed, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are invalidated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a period from when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate until 0.5 seconds elapses is set as an invalid period. If no stop command has been issued, the process advances to step S704 to determine whether or not a predetermined maximum rotation time (for example, 40 seconds) of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R has elapsed. If the maximum rotation time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S703. If the maximum rotation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S705 to perform a forced stop process for forcibly stopping all the rotating reels sequentially.

  On the other hand, if any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed in step S703 and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S706 to perform a reel stop process. In this reel stop process, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop switch is stopped based on the slide table stored in the slide table storage area of the RAM 153. For example, when the winning flag is set, the reels are stopped so that the winning combination as much as possible is arranged on a predetermined effective line. Specifically, if the “Watermelon” symbol is lined up on the lower line, and the stop switch is pressed at the timing when the “Watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line, it will stop at the lower line. Slide the reel for two symbols to stop. However, since the range that can be slid is determined in advance (up to four symbols), the “watermelon” symbol may not stop on the lower line depending on the timing of pressing the stop switch. If the winning flag is not set, the reels are stopped so that the winning symbol combinations are not lined up on the active line. Specifically, if no winning combination is selected and the stop switch 72 is pressed when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, the “cherry” symbol is valid. Slide the reel by 3 symbols to stop it so that it does not stop on the line. Note that the same processing is performed in the forced stop processing in step S705.

  Subsequently, in step S707, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch has been pressed when all three reels are rotating. In the case of the first stop command, the process proceeds to step S708, and the slip table changing process is performed. In this slide table changing process, for example, it is determined whether or not a combination of roles is generated when trying to align a combination on the selected effective line. When a combination of combinations is generated, the selected effective line is changed to another effective line. Change to a slide table that matches the active line after the change. Here, “combination of a combination” means that, for example, when a “watermelon” symbol is arranged on the upper line, a “cherry” symbol appears on the lower line when the “cherry” symbol appears on the lower line. Refers to cases. The slip table changing process is performed not only when avoiding the combination of combinations, but also when the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is not stopped on the active line determined by the lottery process, for example.

  On the other hand, if the current stop command is not the first stop command in step S707, the process proceeds to step S709 to determine whether the second stop command is present, that is, one of the three reels is stopped and the two reels are rotating. It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been pressed. If it is the second stop command, the process proceeds to step S710 and a stop eye determination process is performed. In this stop eye determination process, when two reels stop, it is determined whether or not the state transition symbols such as “7” symbols attached to the two reels are aligned on the active line. Sometimes the process proceeds directly to the next step. When the state transition symbols are lined up, the sound effect command transmitted from the speaker 14 to the display control device 111 to generate sound effects and the like is set, and the process proceeds to the next step. In the stop eye determination process, it may be determined whether another condition other than two bonus symbols is satisfied, or an effect using the auxiliary display unit 15 may be performed in addition to the sound effect.

  Then, after the forced stop process in step S705, after the slip table change process in step S708, when the current stop command is not the second stop command in step S709, or the stop eye determination process in step S710 is performed. After that, a stop command is set in step S711. The stop command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 recognizes that one of the reels has been stopped by receiving the command. In a succeeding step S712, it is determined whether or not all rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped. If step S712 is NO, the process returns to step S703. If YES, the payout determination process is performed in the subsequent step S713, and then the process ends. In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is established on the active line, and when the small role winning is not established on the active line, the small role winning flag is reset and the expected payout amount of the RAM 153 is stored. Set 0 in the area. When the small role winning is established on the active line, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role winning flag, and when they do not match, an error is displayed by the upper lamp 13 or the like. At the same time, 0 is set in the payout number storage area. If they match, the small winning combination flag is reset, the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination in the payout amount storage area of the RAM 153 is set, and a winning establishment command is set. The winning establishment command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 recognizes that some winning has been established by receiving the command. Further, when the re-game winning is established on the active line, the re-game winning flag is reset and 0 is set in the planned payout number storage area, and the re-game process enabling the re-game is performed.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S505 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S801 matches the planned payout number stored in the payout planned number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S802 whether or not the game is being performed in the credit mode. If it is in the credit mode, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit is not reached, the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts are each incremented by 1 in step S804. Accordingly, the remaining number display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the game is performed in the direct mode, or when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, the medal payout rotary plate is driven in step S805 and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 91 to the medal discharge port. 17 through the medal tray 18. At this time, in step S806, the number of payouts is incremented by 1 according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. As a result, the number of acquired number display section 37 is incremented by one. Then, after the payout number is incremented by 1 in step S804 or step S806, the process returns to step S801 again. When the number of payouts matches the planned number of payouts in step S801, the medal payout rotating plate of the hopper device 91 is stopped in step S807. Thereafter, a payout end process is performed in step S808, and this process ends. In the payout end process, the payout number storage area and the payout counter value are reset to zero. Note that the value of the acquired number display section 37 is reset when a medal is bet to start the next game.

  Next, the bonus game process of step S506 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the bonus game process, the bonus game will be described. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which only one bet is allowed, and is a game with a very high probability that the JAC symbols (replay symbols in this case) are aligned on the active line, that is, the probability of establishment of the JAC symbols. When a JAC symbol is established in a JAC game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC symbol is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game reaches 12 times. On the other hand, the BB game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 JAC ins. A small role game is a game in which a small role is elected with a high probability (“Bell” symbols and the like are arranged on the active line), and JAC in means that the game shifts to 12 JAC games. When JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, JAC in is established. The JAC game is the same as that of the RB game. That is, when the JAC symbol is established eight times, the JAC game is ended and returned to the small role game even before the JAC game reaches twelve times. Therefore, it can be said that the BB game is composed of 30 small role games and 3 RB games. However, when the JAC game by the third JAC in is finished, the BB game is finished even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and before the JAC in reaches 3 times after the 30 small role games are finished. Even if there is, the BB game ends.

  In the bonus game process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game. If it is not during the bonus game, the process proceeds to step S902, and bonus symbol determination processing is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined in step S1001 whether or not the RB winning flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and the RB symbol on the current effective line is determined. It is determined whether or not (for example, “BAR” symbols) are aligned, and if the RB symbols are not aligned, this processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the RB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1003, the RB winning flag is reset and the RB setting flag is set to set the RB game as one type of bonus game, and the RB game initial setting process shown in FIG. To finish this processing. As a result, the gaming state after the next game shifts to the RB state. If the RB winning flag is not set in step S1001, it is determined in step S1004 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If it is not set, the process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1005, where it is determined whether or not the BB symbol (for example, “7” symbol) is aligned on the current effective line. . On the other hand, when the BB symbols are aligned on the active line this time, in step S1006, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to set the BB game as one type of bonus game, and the BB game initial setting process shown in FIG. Execute this to finish this process. As a result, the gaming state after the next game shifts to the BB state.

  19 and 20, the remaining small role game counter represents the remaining number of small role games (also referred to as the remaining small role game number), and the remaining JAC in counter represents the remaining number of remaining JAC in (remaining JAC in number). The remaining JAC establishment counter represents the remaining number of times that the JAC symbol can be established (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC formations), and the remaining JAC game counter represents the number of remaining JAC games (also referred to as the number of remaining JAC games). To express. The number of remaining small role games, the number of remaining JAC ins, the number of remaining JACs established, and the number of remaining JAC games are displayed on the game number display unit 36 as appropriate.

  Now, returning to FIG. 17, when the gaming state is a bonus game in step S901, it is determined in step S903 whether the bonus game is a JAC game. If it is not a JAC game, it means that the BB game is in the small role game, so the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line. When the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, the JAC game is started in step S905 and the JAC game initial setting process during the BB game shown in FIG. 20B is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S904, the small role game has been consumed, so in step S906 the remaining small role game number is decremented by 1, and in step S907. It is determined whether or not the remaining small role game number has become zero. If the remaining small role game number is not 0, the process is terminated. If the remaining small role game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S908, and a bonus game ending process for appropriately resetting various setting flags, BB setting flags, various counters, etc. or performing an ending process is performed. To end this process.

  When the gaming state is a JAC game in step S903, the process proceeds to step S909 to determine whether or not the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line. When the JAC symbols are aligned on the active line, the number of remaining JACs established is determined in step S910. Decrement by one. After that, or when the JAC symbols are not aligned on the active line in step S909, one JAC game has been consumed, so the number of remaining JAC games is decremented by 1 in step S911. Subsequently, in step S912, it is determined whether or not any of the remaining number of JACs or the number of remaining JAC games has become 0. If neither is 0, that is, the JAC symbol has not yet been established 8 times. If the JAC game has not been digested 12 times, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC symbol is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, the JAC in is digested once, so in step S913 the remaining JAC in The number of times is decremented by 1, and in the subsequent step S914, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining JAC in is zero. When it is 0, the bonus game end process of step S908 described above is performed, and this process ends. Incidentally, if the bonus game is an RB game, the initial remaining JAC in number is 1 (see FIG. 19), so it becomes 0 in step S913, and an affirmative determination is made in step S914, and the bonus game in step S908 In the end process, the RB setting flag is reset.

  On the other hand, if the number of remaining JAC ins is not zero in step S914, that is, if the JAC in has not been digested three times in the BB game, JAC game end processing for resetting the JAC game setting flag is performed in step S915, and then this time JAC When the player enters the game, one of the small role games is digested, so the number of remaining small role games is decremented by 1 in step S906. If the number of remaining small role games is 0, the bonus game end process of step S908 described above is performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when the remaining small role game number is not 0, the small role game in the BB game has not reached 30 times, and the JAC in has not reached 3 times, and thus this processing is terminated.

  Next, a specific procedure of the sound effect process by the display control device 111 when the sound effect is performed will be outlined. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an audio effect process executed by the CPU in the display control device 111. The display control device 111 executes drive control of the speaker 14 while processing various commands provided from the main control device 131 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not a stop command has been received from the main controller 131. However, in a game in which an audio effect is performed, since the audio effect command is transmitted from the main control device 131 prior to the stop command, a negative determination is made in the first process in the game. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not an audio effect command has been received. If no audio effect command has been received, the process ends. If the voice effect command is received, the contents of the voice effect command are stored in the RAM in step S1103. Thereafter, in step S1104, the speaker 14 is driven and controlled to output the sound 1 stored in advance in the RAM of the display control device 111, and this process is terminated.

  When the player presses down the stop switches 72 to 74 after the display control device 111 receives the voice effect command, the stop command is transmitted from the main control device 131, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1101. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the content of the stop command is stored in the RAM. Specifically, the reception counter for storing the number of times of reception of the stop command provided in the RAM is incremented by one. In step S1106, it is confirmed whether or not the stop command has been received three times. If not, the speaker 14 is driven and controlled to output sound 1 stored in advance in the RAM of the display control device 111 in step S1107. Then, this process ends. If the stop command has been received three times, the process advances to step S1108 to determine whether or not a combination of “bell” symbols has been established on the active line. Incidentally, whether or not the combination of “bell” symbols has been established on the active line can be determined by whether or not a winning establishment command has been received from the main control device 131. This is because, as explained in the previous lottery process, only a winning corresponding to the combination of the “bell” symbols can be established in a game in which an audio effect is performed. If the combination of “bell” symbols is not established on the active line, the speaker 14 is driven and controlled to output the sound 2 stored in advance in the RAM of the display control device 111 in step S1109. If the combination of the “bell” symbols is established on the effective line, the speaker 14 is driven and controlled to output the sound 3 stored in advance in the RAM of the display control device 111 in step S1110. After controlling the driving of the speaker 14 in step S1109 or step S1110, in step S1111 the contents of the voice effect command stored in the RAM, the value of the reception counter, etc. are cleared, and this process ends.

  In step S1101, it is confirmed whether the contents of the voice effect command are stored in the RAM in addition to the reception determination of the stop command. For this reason, even if a stop command is received without receiving an audio effect command, a negative determination is made in step 1101 and no audio effect is performed.

  Next, an example of an audio effect when BB winning is taught will be described based on a series of variation modes of FIGS. 7 and 22 (a) to 22 (d).

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in a game in which an audio effect is performed, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate in accordance with the operation of the start lever 71, the speaker 14 says “Tell me a bell”. Audio is output.

  When the player depresses the stop switch 72 to stop the left reel 42L, the left reel 42L stops at the timing when the “bell” symbol passes on one of the effective lines based on the winning slip table. In FIG. 22B, the tenth “bell” symbol on the upper line and the eighth “bell” symbol on the lower line are stopped. When the left reel 42L stops, the speaker 14 outputs a sound “Please give the bell”. In this embodiment, the distance between the “bell” symbols on the left reel 42L is a maximum of 7 symbols, and the reel can be slid and stopped for a maximum of 4 symbols. In addition, since the three symbols are visible from the display window 41L, the “bell” symbol can be stopped on any effective line regardless of the timing at which the stop switch 72 is pressed.

  Thereafter, when the player depresses the stop switch 73 to stop the middle reel 42M, the middle reel 42M is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 42L and the middle reel based on the winning slide table. Stops at the timing when 42M “bell” symbols are lined up. In FIG. 22C, the eighth “bell” symbol is stopped on the middle line, and a combination of “bell” symbols can be established on the right-up line and the right-down line. When the middle reel 42M stops, the speaker 14 outputs a sound “Please give me a bell”. Since the distance between the “bell” symbols on the middle reel 42M is a maximum of five symbols, and the reel can be slid and stopped for a maximum of four symbols, in this embodiment, the stop switch 73 is pressed at any timing. Also, the “bell” symbol of the left reel 42L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 42M can be stopped in a state where they are aligned on the effective line.

  Further, when the player depresses the stop switch 74 to stop the right reel 42R, the right reel 42R stops at the timing when the combination of the “bell” symbols is established on the active line based on the winning slip table. . In FIG. 22D, the ninth “bell” symbol is stopped on the upper line, and the combination of “bell” symbols is established on the right-up line. When the right reel 42R stops, the speaker 14 outputs a voice “Let's give a bonus!” To teach that the bonus is won. Since the distance between the “bell” symbols on the right reel 42R is a maximum of four symbols, and the reel can be slid and stopped for a maximum of four symbols, in this embodiment, the stop switch 74 is pressed at any timing. In addition, a combination of “bell” symbols can be established on the effective line.

  Next, an example of the audio effect when the BB winning is not taught will be described based on a series of variation modes of FIGS. 7 and 23A to 23D. As described in the previous lottery process, the sound effect is an effect performed when none of the winning flags is set, that is, when the winning flag is off.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), in a game in which an audio effect is performed, when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate in accordance with the operation of the start lever 71, the speaker 14 says "Please donate a bell". Audio is output.

  When the player depresses the stop switch 72 to stop the left reel 42L, the left reel 42L stops at the timing at which the “bell” symbol passes on one of the effective lines based on the effect sliding table. In FIG. 23 (b), the 16th “bell” symbol is stopped on the lower line. When the left reel 42L stops, the speaker 14 outputs a sound “Please give the bell”.

  Thereafter, when the player depresses the stop switch 73 to stop the middle reel 42M, the middle reel 42M is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 42L and the middle reel based on the effect sliding table. Stop at the timing when the 42M “bell” symbols are lined up. In FIG. 23C, the 16th “bell” symbol is stopped on the lower line, and a combination of “bell” symbols can be established on the lower line. When the middle reel 42M stops, the speaker 14 outputs a sound “Please give me a bell”.

  Further, when the player depresses the stop switch 74 to stop the right reel 42R, the right reel 42R moves on the effective line where the combination of the “bell” symbols is established based on the effect sliding table. Stop when the “bell” symbol does not pass. In FIG. 22D, the 17th “bell” symbol is stopped on the middle line, and the combination of “bell” symbols is not established in the game. When the right reel 42R stops, a sound “Leave” is output from the speaker 14 to teach that the bonus has not been won.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When a combination of “Bell” symbols is established on the active line when an audio performance is performed, a configuration that teaches BB winning is adopted so that a player can actively participate in the game without diluting the feature. Can be taught. When the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured to notify the BB winning, the player's line of sight gathers at the auxiliary display unit 15, and the enjoyment of operating the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at a predetermined symbol is diluted. This is because, in this embodiment, the player can operate the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “bell” symbol.

  In the audio production where BB winning is taught, the pleasure of actively participating in the game, the joy of being given a medal payout as a result of active participation, and the joy of being taught BB winning in addition to the medal payout benefit Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance the satisfaction of the player who has recognized the BB winning. For example, it is certainly possible to teach BB winning when a combination of symbols for which no medals are paid out stops on the active line. However, in such a configuration, there is no pleasure of being awarded a privilege, A feeling cannot be raised suitably. Furthermore, since the player needs to bet the medal he had in the game after recognizing the BB win and aim for the BB symbol, the player has lost the medal in the game recognizing the BB win. It might even give an impression like a sword. On the other hand, in the audio production, it is only necessary to bet the medal paid out by winning the “Bell” symbol and aim at the BB symbol, and there is no fear that the player has an impression that the medal is lost.

  By adopting a configuration that teaches BB winning when the combination of the “bell” symbols stops on the active line, it becomes possible to perform sound effects in a game in which the combination of the “bell” symbols does not stop on the active line. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the normal game that is not BB-winned, and to increase the degree of freedom of design related to the production. As an effect of teaching the BB winning, in addition to the above sound effect, for example, teaching that the combination of “Bell” symbols is stopped on the effective line, and this “Bell” symbol combination is not stopped on the effective line. An effect to teach BB winning is also possible. However, in such an effect, there is a possibility that the player may be confused that BB winning is taught even though the combination of the taught “bell” symbols cannot be stopped on the active line. Further, in a normal game in which the BB is not won, the effect can be performed only under a situation where the bell winning flag is set, and the opportunity to perform the effect is remarkably limited. Furthermore, when it is going to increase the chance that the production is performed, it is necessary to increase the probability that the bell winning flag is set. This affects the payout rate of the slot machine 10 (the ratio of the payout number with respect to the total number of medals inserted), so that it becomes necessary to perform probability adjustment such as lowering the BB winning probability, for example. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a voice effect in a situation where the bell winning flag is not set in a normal game where BB is not won, and the probability that the bell winning flag is not set is set. Since it is higher than the probability, it is possible to relatively freely set the frequency of occurrence of the sound effect in the game at the normal time when the BB is not won without considering the payout rate of the slot machine 10. Furthermore, in a slot machine 10 where there are more games that are not BB-winned than games that need to be taught that BB is won in the game, how do you win BB for games that are not BB-winned? It is important to maintain the player's expectations for the future. Therefore, it is extremely effective to maintain the player's expectation that the voice production that does not teach the BB winning can be performed under a situation unrelated to the medal payout.

  If the BB winning flag and the bell winning flag are set, the voice presentation is performed, so that it is possible to teach the player that the BB is won relatively quickly. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the game ends without the player noticing that BB is won.

  In a game where audio production is performed, the “bell” symbol is arranged on the active line when two reels stop regardless of whether or not the BB winning is taught, so that “bell” is stopped until all reels stop. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the combination of symbols will be established on the active line, or that BB winning will be taught, and expect the BB winning until the end of the game. A feeling can be sustained. In such a configuration, when a role other than the combination corresponding to the “Bell” symbol is won, a voice effect is not performed, so that benefits such as medal payout based on the winning symbol are effective for the “Bell” symbol. It is possible to avoid problems that are not given because they are arranged on the line, and it is possible to suppress the player from suffering a disadvantage. Furthermore, when a combination other than the combination corresponding to the “Bell” symbol combination is won, the type and arrangement of symbols attached to each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not performed. It is also possible to increase the degree of freedom. If a combination other than the combination corresponding to the “Bell” symbol combination is won, a voice effect will be provided. In order to maintain the expectation of winning the BB until the end of the game, two reels are required. It is necessary to make it possible for the combination of the winning symbol and the corresponding symbol combination and the “bell” symbol combination to be established at the time of stopping, which means that the type and arrangement of symbols are subject to great restrictions. Because.

  In the sound production, a structure that outputs sound each time the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, and the symbol that the player should aim at when operating the stop switches 72 to 74 is the “bell” symbol. Can be clearly taught, and the player can actively participate in the game. Further, in the case of a configuration that teaches by voice, the player only has to listen to the voice while watching the rotating reel (fluctuating symbol), so that the game is performed by operating the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “bell” symbol. It becomes possible to concentrate the person. This is because when the auxiliary display unit 15 is used for teaching, the player needs to move his / her line of sight from the rotating reel to the auxiliary display unit 15.

  By performing the sound production using the “bell” symbol having a higher winning probability than the BB winning probability, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectation for the BB winning. The combination of “bell” symbols is a role that is relatively easily established in a normal game. Therefore, it is assumed that when the voice production is started, the player thinks that the combination of the “Bell” symbols may be easily established, or that the BB winning will be taught. Because.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the voice effect is taught in which BB winning is taught on condition that the BB winning flag and the bell winning flag are set, but instead of or in addition to the BB winning flag. The RB winning flag may be set as a condition.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not the voice effect is performed during the non-winning effect process in which the winning flag is not set. However, the lottery may be performed during the winning effect process. In such a case, it is possible to leave room for BB winning even if the combination of the “bell” symbols stops on the active line without performing audio production, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for BB winning. . However, in such a configuration, it is desirable that at least the voice effect lottery at the time of the winning effect process be won with high probability. This is because there is a possibility that the game will be ended just as the player is not taught by the sound production even though the player has won the BB. Specifically, for example, in the non-winning effect process, the voice effect lottery is won with a probability of about 1/50, while in the winning effect process, the sound effect lottery is won with a probability of about 49/50. To do.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the voice effect is taught to stop the combination of the “bell” symbols on the active line. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the “watermelon” symbol, etc. The voice effect may be performed with a combination of other small role symbols, or the voice effect may be performed with a combination of “replay” symbols. In other words, any configuration may be used as long as a sound effect is produced by a combination of symbols in which medals are paid out and replays are given to the player. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with two or more combinations of the pattern taught in the case of an audio production.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the sound effect is produced using the “bell” symbol that stops on the active line regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed down. Instead, for example, a voice effect may be configured using a symbol with a low probability of stopping on the active line if the player does not operate the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at a “watermelon” symbol or the like. In this configuration, even if the watermelon winning flag is set, the combination of “watermelon” symbols does not stop on the active line, or when the two reels stop, In some cases, the “watermelon” symbols do not line up on the active line. Therefore, in these cases, the “watermelon” symbol is configured to be stopped after sliding the reel that cannot be stopped on the effective line for the maximum allowable time (slip control time). With such a configuration, it is possible to at least indicate that the BB is won at the time of sound production. Also, if the “watermelon” symbols are not lined up on the active line, “If the timing of operating your own stop switches 72-74 was bad, the watermelon winning flag was set” It is possible to make a person have a sense of expectation for a watermelon win and also a BB win, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  (E) In the above embodiment, when the small role winning flag other than the bell winning flag and the replay winning flag are set, the sound effect is not performed. However, when these winning flags are set In addition, it may be configured to perform audio production. However, in such a case, in order to maintain the expectation of BB winning until the last reel stops, when the two reels stop, in addition to the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning flag, the combination of “Bell” symbols It is necessary to establish a situation that can be established. Needless to say, since the combination of the “bell” symbols taught when all the reels are stopped is not established on the active line, a sound that does not teach BB winning is output.

  (F) In the sound production of the above embodiment, the sound is used to stop the combination of the “bell” symbols on the effective line at the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R and after the first two reels have stopped. The output is configured to teach whether or not the BB is won after the last reel stops, but the configuration is changed. Specifically, at the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, a sound is output to stop the combination of “bell” symbols on the effective line, and it is taught whether or not BB is won after all reels have stopped. The configuration is as follows. Even with this configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effects as the above-described embodiment.

  (G) In the above embodiment, when the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set, the lottery processing for the next game and thereafter is not performed for the BB and the RB, but the lottery for the BB and the RB is performed. It is good. In addition, when BB or RB is further won in a state where the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is set, the result may be invalidated, or a plurality of BB winning flags or RB winning flags may be set. Good.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, it is configured to perform the effect of teaching the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line by voice and the presence / absence of BB winning, but in place of or in addition to this, auxiliary display It is good also as a structure which performs the effect taught in the part 15. FIG.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, an effect of teaching a combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line by voice is performed, and when the combination of the symbols is established on the effective line, the BB winning is taught. However, it is good also as a structure which performs the production | presentation which suggests the combination of the symbol which should be stopped on an active line, and teaches BB winning, when the said combination of symbols is materialized on an active line. As an effect that suggests a combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line, for example, the display screen of the auxiliary display unit 15 is displayed in yellow, or a character wearing yellow clothes is displayed. The suggestion can be considered. Or the structure which suggests a "bell" design by lighting up the upper lamp 13 in yellow may be sufficient.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the sound effect is performed in the slot machine 10 including the auxiliary display unit 15 has been described. However, the sound effect may be configured in the slot machine 10 that does not include the auxiliary display unit 15. . In a slot machine, a reel is an indispensable member, and a speaker is a member that is generally mounted so that it can be said that it is a basic component of the slot machine. The sound effect is an effect that can be performed by a member generally provided in the slot machine. Therefore, the presentation can be performed without increasing the number of parts, which can contribute to the cost reduction of the slot machine.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the display control device 111 is configured to drive and control the speaker 14, but the main control device 131 may be configured to drive and control.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the belt on which the design is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50. However, the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the design is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. It is good also as a structure which sticks separately. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt.

  (M) In the above embodiment, the medal payout is not performed when the state transition symbols such as the “7” symbol are aligned on the active line. However, the medal payout may be performed.

  (N) In the above embodiment, when the JAC game by the third JAC in ends, the BB game ends even before the small role game reaches 30 times, and when the 30 small role games end, the JAC in Although the BB game is configured to end even before the number reaches three times, this configuration is changed. Specifically, the limit on the number of times of the small role game and the JAC game is abolished, and similarly to the CT game, the game is ended on condition that the total payout number from the start of the BB game has reached a predetermined number (for example, 450). To do. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to limit the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game, thereby suppressing the player's gambling feeling and ensuring the game's soundness. Also, with this configuration, when the total payout number reaches 450 in the middle of the JAC game, the BB game ends at that time, so that the player is deprived of the opportunity to win a medal. There is concern about the fear of embrace. Therefore, in addition to setting the total payout number in the BB game as the end condition, the JAC game is configured to end once. With this configuration, the player is hardly given the impression that the player has been deprived of the opportunity to win the medals as described above, and even if the BB game is terminated based on the total number of payouts, There is no fear that the sense of superiority or profit will be impaired. As described above, it is possible to satisfy both the soundness of the game and the player's sense of superiority and profit in the BB game.

  (O) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (P) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the sound production is performed in the so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, the B type, the C type, the combined type of the A type and the C type, the combined type of the B type and the C type, Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a type equipped with a CT game. It is clear that the same effect as the form is achieved. Bonus winnings in each of these types include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (Q) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (R) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus game process. The flowchart which shows a bonus symbol determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of RB game initial setting process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a BB game initial setting process, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the counter setting at the time of a JAC game initial setting process in BB game. The flowchart which shows an audio production process. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of an audio production. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of an audio production.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of gaming machine body, 12 ... Front door which constitutes a part of gaming machine body or opening / closing member of gaming machine body, 15 ... Auxiliary display part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 31 ... Display window, 42 ... Reel which comprises a rotating drum or an endless belt, 61 ... Stepping motor as drive means, 71 ... Start lever as start operation means, 72-74 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 111 ... display control device constituting suggestion producing means, 131 ... main control device constituting lottery means, reservation means, etc. 151 ... CPU constituting various control means such as main control means, 152,153 ... as storage means ROM, RAM, 161... Power supply device.

Claims (4)

A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role using the operation of the start operation means as one of the conditions;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. At that time, a drive control means for driving and controlling each of the drive means so that a picture or a picture combination corresponding to the role can be stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit ,
When a predetermined pattern or a predetermined pattern combination stops at the effective position, a privilege granting means for paying out a game medium or giving a privilege such as re-playing,
Special game state transition in which the game state is shifted to a special game state advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a specific pattern combination different from the predetermined pattern combination is stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine comprising means,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific symbol combination , a reservation unit that reserves the specific symbol role winning until the specific symbol combination stops at the effective position;
An suggestion effect means for performing an suggestion effect that suggests one predetermined pattern combination among the predetermined pattern combinations ;
Reservation teaching means for teaching that the specific symbol combination winning is reserved when the suggestion design combination suggested by the suggestion effect means stops at the effective position,
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion symbol combination and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position other than the orbiting body that stops at the end among the respective orbiting bodies. As described above, the first drive control means for driving and controlling the corresponding drive means so that the suggestive pattern combination can stop at the effective position for the last stop of each of the turn bodies,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not won for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position except for the orbiting body that stops at the end among the circulation bodies. The second driving control means for driving and controlling the corresponding driving means so that the suggestive picture combination does not stop at the effective position of the circulating body that stops last among the circulating bodies. A gaming machine. A plurality of circling bodies provided with a plurality of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display unit that enables visual recognition of a part of the patterns for each orbiting body,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role using the operation of the start operation means as one of the conditions;
A driving means that is provided for each of the rotating bodies and rotates the rotating bodies;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the rotation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of each of the rotating bodies is started, and based on the operation of each of the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding rotating bodies is stopped, and the lottery of the combination is won. At that time, a drive control means for driving and controlling each of the drive means so that a picture or a picture combination corresponding to the role can be stopped at an effective position visible from the display unit ,
When a predetermined pattern or a predetermined pattern combination stops at the effective position, a privilege granting means for paying out a game medium or giving a privilege such as re-playing,
Special game state transition in which the game state is shifted to a special game state advantageous to the player until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a specific pattern combination different from the predetermined pattern combination is stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine comprising means,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a winning of a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific symbol combination , a reservation unit that reserves the specific symbol role winning until the specific symbol combination stops at the effective position;
An suggestion effect means for performing an suggestion effect that suggests one predetermined pattern combination among the predetermined pattern combinations ;
Reservation teaching means for teaching that the specific symbol combination winning is reserved when the suggestion design combination suggested by the suggestion effect means stops at the effective position,
Furthermore, the drive control means includes
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the winning of the suggestion symbol combination and the suggestion effect is performed, the corresponding driving means is driven and controlled so that the suggestion pattern combination can stop at the effective position. 1 drive control means;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is not won for the suggestion pattern part and the suggestion effect is performed, the suggestion pattern stops at the effective position except for the orbiting body that stops at the end among the circulation bodies. The second driving control means for driving and controlling the corresponding driving means so that the suggested picture combination does not stop at the effective position of the circulating body that stops last among the circulating bodies. A featured gaming machine. The probability of winning the suggested symbol role is set higher than the probability of winning the particular symbol role,
The bonus given to the player when the suggested symbol combination is won and the suggested symbol combination stops at the effective position is smaller than the privilege given to the player in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A receiving means for receiving a game medium;
The drive control means is configured to start the rotation of each of the circulating bodies based on the fact that a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the start operation means is operated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.