JP5093333B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As a type of gaming machine, a slot machine equipped with a display device that displays a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) attached to a reel at predetermined intervals is known. It has been. In this type of gaming machine, when a specific jackpot symbol stops on the active line of the display device, a game advantageous to the player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game often occurs.

  In recent years, in this type of gaming machine, apart from the bonus games described above, a small role symbol is stopped on the active line and a relatively small game value is given, or a replay role that can be replayed free of charge. Some games have special games such as chance times where the winnings are higher than usual. For example, the replay role win probability is higher than usual and free replays are performed frequently, while other small roles are occasionally established to reduce the consumption of medals, or stop operations to align specific small roles There is a special game such as displaying the timing of (so-called “pressing”) on a liquid crystal display and acquiring a medal by technical intervention of the player. As the number of special games increases, the number of types of technical intervention by the player and the level of difficulty can be set in multiple types, so the number of types of special games as games can be increased and differentiated from other gaming machines. The diversification of special games is desired (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-272901 A

However, when the types of special games described above are diversified, if the control of the gaming machine becomes complicated, there is a risk of hindering stable control. If the control of the game is not stable, it may cause an unexpected disadvantage to the game arcade and the player, so that there is a problem that the types of special games cannot be easily increased. In addition, the special game is generally a monotonous one that keeps on seeing the formation of the same combination, and there is a problem that the player is easily bored.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can increase a game by a special game that can be realized by simple control and can provide a game that is hard to get tired of. The purpose is that.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 variably displays stop operation means operable by a player, and a plurality of pieces of identification information such as first identification information or second identification information, and the stop operation. The start of the start condition is detected by the variable display means for stopping the variable display of the identification information due to the operation of the means, the start condition detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the start condition detecting means. A lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to give a predetermined game value, a variable display control means for controlling a stop mode of variable display by the variable display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means, A game value with a predetermined game value corresponding to the identification information when the predetermined stop mode of the identification information is stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means. An operation determining means for determining an operation mode of the stop operating means when the lottery result for deriving the predetermined game value is derived by the lottery means, and the operation determining means. Whether the operation mode of the stop operation means stored in the mode storage means matches the operation mode of the stop operation means of the player It is determined by the operation mode determination unit that determines the operation mode and the operation mode determination unit that the operation mode of the stop operation unit determined by the operation determination unit matches the operation mode of the player's stop operation unit. An operation compatible winning means for stopping the identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means, a first condition determining means for determining whether or not a first condition is satisfied, and a first A first specific period generating means for generating a first specific period when the case determining means determines that the first condition is satisfied; and within the first specific period generated by the first specific period generating means The first achievement determination means for determining whether or not the first identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means, and the first achievement determination means by the first achievement determination means within the first specific period. The stop stored in the mode storage means when the lottery means derives the lottery result of the first identification information when it is determined that the identification information is stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means A first suggestion game generating means for generating a first suggestion game that easily suggests to the player an operation mode of the operation means, and a second special feature at the start or after the start of the first suggestion game by the first suggestion game generation means. A second specific period generating means for generating a fixed period, and whether the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means within the second specific period generated by the second specific period generating means When the second achievement determining means for determining whether or not, and the second achievement determining means determine that the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation compatible winning means within the second specific period In addition, in response to the derivation of the lottery result of the second identification information by the lottery means, a second suggestion game that easily suggests to the player the operation mode of the stop operation means stored in the mode storage means is generated. 2 suggestion game generating means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the first achievement determining means within the first specific period generated by the first specific period generating means when the first condition determining means determines that the first condition is satisfied. When the lottery means derives the lottery result of the first identification information and the operation-adapted winning means determines that the first identification information is stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means, the first suggestion game generating means According to the derivation of the lottery result of the first identification information by the means, a first suggestion game that is easy to suggest to the player the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit is generated. In addition, when the first suggestion game is generated by the first suggestion game generating means, the second identification information lottery is performed by the lottery means by the second achievement determining means within the second specific period generated by the second specific period generating means. When the result is derived and the operation suitable winning means determines that the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means, the lottery result of the second identification information by the lottery means by the second suggestion game generating means The second suggestion game that is easy to suggest to the player the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit is generated in accordance with the derivation. That is, when the first identification information stops in a predetermined area within the first specific period that occurs when the first condition is satisfied, the operation mode of the stop operation means is changed according to the derivation of the lottery result of the first identification information. The first identification game that is easy to suggest to the player is generated, and the second identification information is stopped when the second identification information stops within the predetermined area within the second specific period that occurs when the first suggestion game is started. According to the derivation of the information lottery result, a second suggestion game that is easy to suggest to the player the operation mode of the stop operation means is generated. Therefore, since a plurality of games can be generated by substantially the same processing, the information amount of the processing program can be reduced, and the gameability can be increased by a special game that can be realized by simple control. There is an effect that it is possible to provide a game that is hard to get tired of.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is one Example of this invention. 3 is a development view schematically showing a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R. FIG. It is a correspondence table showing the number of medals paid out according to each symbol, the winning conditions and the winning rate of each symbol. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. (A) is the figure which showed the small role establishment table for water bottles which is an example of a small role establishment table. (B) is a pressing order correspondence table showing winning or non-winning of the small role symbol won according to the pressing order of the stop switch. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the bonus setting process performed in a change start process. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation stop process performed in the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the winning determination process performed in a fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart of the game setting process with a privilege performed in a winning determination process. It is a flowchart of the command reception process performed with a sub control board. It is a flowchart of a winning command reception process executed in the command reception process. It is a flowchart of the push order display process performed in a command reception process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines.

  The overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine main body 2 having an open front surface. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is configured to close the front open side of the machine body 2. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state in which it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown), and the locked state is a key cylinder (not shown) as a release operation unit provided in the front panel 3. ) By a predetermined key operation.

  The front panel 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 5L, 5M, 5R side by side. The display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and are configured so that the inside of the machine body 2 can be seen through the display windows 5M to 5R.

  In the machine main body 2, a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R constituting variable display means are stored. Each of the reels L, M, and R is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). However, it is sufficient that the reels L, M, and R have at least an annular shape, and the central axes of the reels L, M, and R correspond to the reels L, M, and R, respectively. It is rotatably supported so as to be a rotation axis. The rotation axes of the reels L, M, and R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels L, M, and R correspond to the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R on a one-to-one basis. Yes. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel L, M, R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5M, 5R.

  Further, when the reels L, M, and R are rotated, the reels L, M, and R are projected through the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R as if they are moving from top to bottom. Each of the reels L, M, and R is connected to a reel motor 28 (see FIG. 4) such as a stepping motor, and the reels L, M, and R are individually driven by driving the reel motors 28, that is, , Each can be independently driven to rotate.

  A large number of symbols as identification information are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R, respectively. Among these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each reel L, M, R.

  Here, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the symbol attached | subjected to each reel L, M, R is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a development view schematically showing the left reel L, the middle reel M, and the right reel R. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the reels L, M, and R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. The frame numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reels L, M, and R. These frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation, and are actually attached to the reels L, M, and R. It is not what has been done. However, the following description will be made using the frame number. FIG. 3 is a correspondence table showing the number of medals to be paid out according to each symbol, the winning conditions and the winning rate of each symbol.

  As a symbol, there is a “7” symbol for shifting to a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB” as appropriate). As for the “7” symbol, a white one (for example, left reel frame number No. 2; hereinafter abbreviated as “white 7” as appropriate) and a red one (for example, left reel frame number No. 11; hereinafter, as appropriate). (Abbreviated as “Red 7”). In addition, a “BAR” symbol (for example, left reel frame number No. 16) for shifting to a regular bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB” as appropriate) is provided. Furthermore, a “water bottle” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 5) for shifting to the replay game is provided. In addition, as a small role symbol, a “money box” symbol (for example, left reel frame number No. 4), a “bell” symbol (for example, left reel frame number No. 1), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, left reel frame number) No. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the numbers and arrangements of the symbols are completely different on the reels L, M, and R. On the other hand, the small role symbols other than the “cherry” symbols are not missed. As shown in FIG.

  Here, the number of medals paid out for each symbol will be described. With regard to the small role symbol, when the “money box” symbol stops on the left, right, and center on the effective line described later, 15 medals are paid out. Further, when the “bell” symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, nine medals are paid out. Further, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols on the middle reel M and the right reel R are irrelevant to the payout of medals, in other words, meaningless symbols. Therefore, for the “cherry” symbols, medals are paid out regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, the positions where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel L overlap, specifically, the upper or lower level. When the “cherry” symbol is stopped, medals are paid out by the amount multiplied by the number of overlapping active lines. As a result, in the embodiment, four medals are paid out.

  With regard to other symbols, if the “BB” symbol of “White 7” or “Red 7” is the same color and aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, 15 medals will be paid out. It is configured. Similarly, when the “BAR” symbol, that is, the “RB” symbol is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the active line, 15 medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, when the “water bottle” symbol which is the “replay” symbol is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active line, the replay is performed instead of not paying out medals. In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel L does not stop on the active line and the same symbol is not aligned on the left, middle and right, no medal is paid out. Has been.

  Each reel L, M, R 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, another mechanical reel configuration such as a belt-type reel may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device for variably displaying the identification information by an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.

  The front panel 3 has a total of five effective lines 6a to 6e: three parallel to the horizontal direction so as to connect the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R, and two so as to be diagonally crossed. Is attached. Note that the maximum number of effective lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of effective lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these effective lines 6a to 6e, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are provided on the left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R in front view. The first effective line display lamp 7a is configured to be notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) is activated. Further, the second effective line display lamp 7b is configured to be notified by lighting or the like when the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) are activated. Further, the third effective line display lamp 7c is configured to be notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) is activated.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R when viewed from the front, there is provided a start lever 8 that can be operated by the player to start rotation of the reels L, M, R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). ing. The start lever 8 includes a start switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and each reel L, M, R is variably displayed when the start switch 8a is turned on.

  On the right side of the start lever 8, button-like stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R that can be operated by the player to individually stop the rotating reels L, M, and R are provided. The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are respectively disposed directly below the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R corresponding to the reels L, M, and R to be stopped.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals as investment value is provided. The medal slot 10 is provided with a inserted medal detection sensor 10a that detects the number of inserted medals. The medal insertion slot 10 can be said to constitute a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value if attention is paid to the point that the player inserts a medal directly.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, there is provided a button-like bet switch 11 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment value at a time. If the medal insertion slot 10 is accompanied by an operation of directly inputting a medal by the player, the bet switch 11 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting value.

  A button-like credit payout switch 12 is disposed on the left side of the start lever 8. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, credit medals such as medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 10 more than necessary or earned medals returned to the player according to a predetermined game result are returned. It is configured to be paid out. In addition, on the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R, a medal number display lamp 13 for displaying the remaining number of credit medals is disposed. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, The number displayed on the medal number display lamp 13 is paid out to the player.

  On the lower side of the front panel 3, a medal discharge port 14 for paying out medals to the player and a lower tray 15 for storing a predetermined amount of medals paid out by the medal discharge port 14 are arranged. Yes.

  An LCD 16 serving as auxiliary display means is disposed above the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. The LCD 16 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses. In this embodiment, the player gives various information to the player, and pushes the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R to the player. It has a suggested function. Note that speakers 17 for outputting sound effects of games played in the slot machine 1 are disposed on the left and right sides of the LCD 16. In addition, a lamp 18 serving as an auxiliary display unit of the LCD 16 is disposed in an upper part of the LCD 16.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board C. The main control board C is connected to an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit, and the MPU 21 and the bus line 24 and various I / O devices. And an input / output port 25 connected to the. The MPU 21 is a ROM 22 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. The RAM 53 and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 22 is considered when a big bonus or a regular bonus is established, and a bonus symbol (“white 7”, “red 7” or “BAR” is displayed on the active lines 7a to 7c in the stop mode of each reel L, M, R. )) And a bonus formation table 22a that can be arranged, and is provided for each small combination and is considered when each small combination is established, and in the stop mode of each reel L, M, R, any small line on the active line is considered. There are provided a small role establishment table 22b that can be combined with a combination of symbols and a minimum movement loss table 22c that is referred to when neither a bonus nor a small role is established.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 which is an example of the small role establishment table 22b. When the “water bottle” symbol lottery is won, the water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 searches for a stoppable position of each reel L, M, R when the player operates the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. The table is defined to stop the “water bottle” symbol at a predetermined position within the range of the stoppable position. Note that “within the range of stoppable positions” is set to 4 frames from the position of each reel L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated.

  Here, for example, in the left reel L, when the player turns on the stop switch 9L at the moment when the symbol of the frame number No. 8 (“water bottle” symbol) exists on the horizontal effective line 6c, The reel L immediately stops, and the symbol of frame number 8 (“water bottle” symbol) stops on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle. Also, when the player turns on the stop switch 9L at the moment when the symbol of frame number 17 (“money box” symbol) is present on the effective line 6c in the middle in the horizontal direction, the left reel slides four frames and the horizontal The symbol of frame number No. 13 (“water bottle” symbol) is drawn onto the effective line 6c in the middle direction and stopped.

  The minimum movement loss table 22c searches for a stoppable position from the positions of the reels L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated, and each reel L, M, R within the range of the stoppable positions. This is a table determined so that the display result of the loss is stopped at the position where the movement amount is the smallest. When the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are pressed at the timing when the symbols that have not been selected stop on the effective lines 6a to 6e, the same symbols are displayed on the effective lines 6a to 6e by the minimum movement loss table 22c. To prevent them from aligning, slide the symbols for 1 to 4 frame numbers to stop them. Note that “within the range of the stoppable position” is set to 4 frames from the position of each reel L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated, as described above.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the RAM 23 of the main control board C includes a status flag 23a, a random number counter 23b, a bonus saving memory 23c, a BB saving release flag 23d, an RB saving release flag 23e, Box establishment flag 23f, bell establishment flag 23g, water bottle establishment flag 23h, cherry establishment flag 23i, push order counter 23j, push order memory 23k, money box counter 23l, money box winning flag 23m, chance A remaining number counter 23n, a challenge counter 23o, a step counter 23p, and a forced bonus flag 23q are provided.

  The state flag 23a is a flag for indicating a game state in the slot machine 1, that is, a normal game state, a special game state (bonus), or other game states. The state flag 23a is set to a value indicating a normal gaming state when the power is turned on, while a BB saving release flag 23d or an RB saving release flag 23e, which will be described later, is turned on, and the same bonus symbol is displayed on the active lines 6a to In the case of 6e, the game is configured to be set to a value indicating a special game state in order to start a bonus game in subsequent games (see S66 in FIG. 10). When the special gaming state is ended, the state flag 23a is configured to be set to a value indicating the normal gaming state.

  The random number counter 23b is a counter for drawing each combination. The random number counter 23b is randomly updated within a range of “0” to “65535” by a counter update process (see S5 in FIG. 6) described later. When the player operates the start lever 8 for a predetermined time and detects that the start switch 8a is turned on (start winning prize), the value of the random number counter 23b is acquired. In the random number counter 23b of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, for example, a ratio of 1/100, that is, 656 random values are assigned to “BB” (see FIG. 3), and a ratio of 1/200, that is, 328 random values are assigned to “RB” (see FIG. 3).

  In this embodiment, when “BB” or “RB” is won, the assignment of “BB” or “RB” is temporarily shifted, and the value of the random number counter 23b acquired thereafter is “pure”. When the value indicates “losing”, a game of “BB” or “RB” is given to the player in accordance with the shifted order.

  The bonus savings memory 23c is a memory for storing the shifted “BB” or “RB”. When the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating “BB” or “RB”, a value corresponding to the bonus (in the case of “BB”, “2”, “RB” Are sequentially written in the bonus savings memory 23c (see FIG. 7, S15 and S17). On the contrary, when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating "pure loss", the later-described saving cancellation flag corresponding to the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 23c 23d and 23e are turned on, the data stored in the bonus saving memory 23c is shifted one by one to the head side, and the data stored at the head is erased (FIG. 8). , S35). That is, when the player wins “Pure Loss”, a bonus is given to the player in the order of winning “BB” or “RB” in the previous game.

  The value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating "pure loss", that is, 256 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for "pure loss" (see FIG. 3). When any bonus is stored in the bonus saving memory 23c, the bonus symbols 22a can be arranged on the active lines 6a to 6e in consideration of the bonus establishment table 22a that can arrange the bonus symbols in the subsequent game. It is configured to be in a state.

  The BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e is a state in which bonus symbols corresponding to “BB” or “RB” can be aligned on the active lines 6a to 6e, that is, for referring to the bonus establishment table 22a. Flag. When the value of the random number counter 23b obtained by the start winning is a value indicating "pure loss" and any bonus is stored in the bonus saving memory 23c, the bonus saving memory 23c is placed at the head. One of the savings cancellation flags 23d and 23e corresponding to the stored data is turned on (see S33 and S34 in FIG. 8). On the contrary, when the same bonus symbol is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e, that is, when the bonus is won, the status flag 23a is set to the value of the special gaming state, and the bonus winning command is sent to the sub-control board S. After the transmission, the savings cancellation flags 23d and 23e corresponding to the winning bonus combination are turned off (see S68 in FIG. 10).

  The money box establishment flag 23f is a flag for indicating that the lottery of the “money box” symbol has been won. This money box establishment flag 23f is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “money box” symbol. That is, when the 20560 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “money box” symbol (see FIG. 3) are won, the money box establishment flag 23f is turned on. Conversely, the money box establishment flag 23f wins each small role including a loss (including a pure loss and a push order loss; the same applies hereinafter) and pays out medals according to the small role. In the case (see FIG. 10, S73), when the value is different from the value stored in the push order memory 23k, which will be described later, set when the “money box” symbol is won, or the value of the money box counter 23l, which will be described later, is “7”. Otherwise, it is turned off (see S54 in FIG. 9).

  The bell establishment flag 23g is a flag for indicating that a “bell” symbol has been won. The bell establishment flag 23g is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating a “bell” symbol. That is, when the 18800 random number values (see FIG. 3) assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “bell” symbol are won, the bell establishment flag 23g is turned on. On the contrary, the bell establishment flag 23g is used when a prize is awarded to each small role including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small role (see FIG. 10, S73), or when the “bell” symbol is selected. It is turned off when the value is different from a value stored in a push order memory 23k described later (see S54 in FIG. 9).

  The water bottle establishment flag 23h is a flag for indicating that the “water bottle” symbol has been won. The water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “water bottle” symbol. That is, when 24608 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “water bottle” symbol (see FIG. 3) are won, the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on. On the contrary, the water bottle establishment flag 23h is used when a prize is awarded to each small role including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small role (see S73 in FIG. 10), or when the “water bottle” symbol is won. It is turned off when the value is different from a value stored in a push order memory 23k described later (see S54 in FIG. 9).

  The cherry establishment flag 23i is a flag for indicating that the lottery of the “cherry” symbol has been won. The cherry establishment flag 23i is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “cherry” symbol. That is, the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned on when 328 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “cherry” symbol (see FIG. 3) are won. On the contrary, the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned off when a prize is awarded to each of the small roles including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small role (see S73 in FIG. 10). It should be noted that the push order is not set when the “Cherry” symbol is won. Instead, the left reel L is configured in an array that misses the “cherry” symbol depending on the operation timing (stop timing) of the stop switch 9L.

  The push order counter 23j and the push order memory 23k restrict the push order to the winning of the small role symbol when the small role symbol (the “money box” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “water bottle” symbol) is selected. It is for adding. The value of the push order counter 23j is updated in a counter updating process (see S5 in FIG. 6), which will be described later, within the range of “0” to “2”, and one of the small role establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on. In this case, the data is written in the push order memory 23k. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value stored in the push order memory 23k is “0”, this indicates that the reel to be stopped first is the left reel L. Further, when the value stored in the push order memory 23k is “1”, it indicates that the reel to be stopped first is the middle reel M. Further, when the value stored in the push order memory 23k is “2”, it indicates that the reel to be stopped first is the right reel R.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when a small role symbol is selected, the selected small role symbol is not won according to the pressing order of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R set at the time of winning. It is configured. In other words, even if a lottery symbol lottery is won, the medal corresponding to the small role symbol will not be paid out unless the winning combination is selected in the order of the three choices set at the time of winning.

  More specifically, with reference to FIG. 5B, when the small role symbol is won, the value of the push order counter 23j at the time of the win is written in the push order memory 23k. When the first pressing order (first) of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R matches the value stored in the pressing order memory 23k, each small combination establishment flag 23f ˜23h is turned on, and in the reel control of the transition, the same small role symbol is arranged on the effective lines 6a to 6e with reference to the small role formation table 23b corresponding to each small role symbol. On the other hand, if each of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R has a different pressing order from the value stored in the pressing order memory 23k, the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23h are turned off at that time. Then, in the subsequent reel control, the minimum movement loss table 23c is referred to prevent the same small role symbols from being aligned on the effective lines 6a to 6e (see FIG. 9, S48 to S54).

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, a bonus is generated) in a slot machine in which winning or non-winning is determined according to the player's operation mode (push order in this embodiment). When the first period is generated and the first identification information (in this embodiment, “water bottle” symbol) predetermined in the first period is won, the first identification information is won in the subsequent game. A first suggestion game that suggests to the player an operation mode to be obtained is generated. In addition, when the first suggestion game occurs, the second period is generated, and when the predetermined second identification information (in this embodiment, “bell” symbol) is won in the second period, In a subsequent game, a second suggestion game is generated that suggests to the player an operation mode in which the second identification information can be won.

  More specifically, after the bonus is over (after the special gaming state is over), a “water bottle” challenge period of 5 games is set. During the “Water Bottle” challenge period, when the “Water Bottle” symbol is won and the “Water Bottle” symbol is won in the correct answer in the order of the three choices, the “Water Bottle” symbol will be displayed in the 50 game games thereafter. It is configured to generate a “water bottle” symbol attraction period for displaying on the LCD 16 a push order in which the “water bottle” symbol can win when the lottery is won.

  In addition, when the “water bottle” symbol attraction period occurs, a “bell” challenge period of 5 games is set. During the “Suzu” challenge period, when the “Suzu” symbol is won and the “Suzu” symbol is awarded in the correct answer in the order of the 3 choices, the “Suzu” symbol or A “bell” symbol attraction period in which the “bell” symbol or the “water bottle” symbol can be won on the LCD 16 when the “water bottle” symbol is selected is generated.

  Furthermore, a “money box” challenge period for five games is set when a “bell” symbol attraction period occurs. If the “money box” symbol is won during the “money box” challenge period, the “money box” symbol, the “bell” symbol, or the “water bottle” symbol will be selected in the 50 game games thereafter. It is configured to generate a “money box” symbol attraction period in which the LCD 16 displays a push order in which the “money box” symbol, “bell” symbol, or “water bottle” symbol can win.

  Further, a compulsory bonus challenge period of 5 games is set when the “money box” symbol attraction period occurs. If “BB” or “RB” is won during the compulsory bonus challenge period, the compulsory bonus flag 23q, which will be described later, is turned on, and “BB” or “RB” lottery is won in 50 games thereafter. It is configured to generate a compulsory bonus time that can be given "BB" or "RB" in the order stored in the bonus saving memory 23c.

  By configuring the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment as described above, the game value given to the player can be increased in stages, so that the interest by continuously playing the game can be improved. it can. In addition, in the slot machine 1 where each small role symbol wins according to the pressing order, each symbol attraction period is generated by the small role symbol won during each challenge period, so that the game given to the player Since the value can be directly determined, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when winning the “Cherry” symbol during each challenge period or winning “BB” or “RB”, a symbol attraction period is generated according to the challenge period. It is configured to let you. In other words, during any challenge period, winning the “Cherry” symbol and winning “BB” and “RB” will generate a one-rank symbol attraction period and a one-rank challenge period. Is generated. Therefore, by providing a so-called almighty symbol and increasing the gaming value given to the player by winning or establishing the almighty symbol during each challenge period, Since it can be varied (a variety of variations), it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  The money box counter 23l is a counter for invalidating the winning of the “money box” symbol on 8/9 when the lottery of the “money box” symbol is won in the normal gaming state. The value of the money box counter 23l is updated within a range of “0” to “8” in a counter update process (see S5 in FIG. 6) described later. When the above-mentioned money box establishment flag 23f is turned on, that is, when the “money box” symbol is won in the lottery of the random number counter 23b, the value of the money box counter 23l is taken into consideration, and the value of the money box counter 23l is changed. Except for the case of “7”, the turned-on cash box establishment flag 23f is turned off to invalidate the winning of the “money box” symbol (see FIG. 9, S48 to S54).

  The money box winning flag 23m is a flag for preventing the “money box” symbol won during the “money box” symbol attraction period from being invalidated by the money box counter 23l. The money box winning flag 23m is turned on when the “money box” symbol attraction period occurs, that is, when the “money box” symbol is won during the “money box” challenge period (see FIG. 11, S91). On the contrary, it is turned off when each symbol attraction period ends, that is, when the value of a chance remaining number counter 23n described later becomes “0”. When the money box winning flag 23m is turned on, the process of referring to the money box counter 23l during the “money box” symbol attraction period is skipped, and when the “money box” symbol is selected, The “money box” symbol can be awarded by suggesting to the player the push order set at times.

  The remaining chance counter 23n is a counter for recognizing the remaining number of symbol attraction periods or forced bonus times. The chance remaining number counter 23n is set to “50” every time each symbol attraction period or forced bonus time occurs (see S94 in FIG. 11). On the other hand, the value of the remaining chance counter 23n is decremented by "1" every time each reel L, M, R is changed by one start winning prize during each symbol attraction period or forced bonus time. (See FIG. 10, S61). When the value of the chance remaining counter 23n becomes “0”, it means that each symbol attraction period or compulsory bonus time has ended, so that the money box winning flag 23m and the compulsory bonus flag 2q described later are turned off. (See FIG. 10, S63 and S64).

  The challenge counter 23o is a counter for counting the number of times of each challenge period. The value of the challenge counter 23o is incremented by “5” when a bonus combination is won or when each combination symbol corresponding to the challenge period is won or established during each challenge period (S70 in FIG. 10). Or S93 in FIG. 11). On the other hand, the value of the challenge counter 23o is decremented by “1” each time the reels L, M, R are changed by the start winning 1 during each challenge period (see S83 in FIG. 11).

  The step counter 23p is a counter for recognizing whether each challenge period is in progress and causing the sub-control board S to transmit a command corresponding to the challenge period. The value of the step counter 23p is determined when the value of the step counter 23p is not “3” or more when any symbol corresponding to the challenge period wins during each challenge period, that is, the value of the step counter 23p is When it is “2” or less, “1” is added.

  On the contrary, the value of the step counter 23p is cleared to “0” when the above-mentioned chance remaining number counter 23n becomes “0”, that is, when each attraction period ends. If the value of the step counter 23p is not cleared to “0” until the value of the chance remaining number counter 23n becomes “0”, if a new bonus is pulled back during each attraction period, the challenge corresponding to the attraction period again. The game can be resumed from the period.

  Here, each challenge period corresponding to the value of the step counter 23p will be described. In this embodiment, when the value of the step counter 23p is “0”, the “water bottle” challenge period, and when the value of the step counter 23p is “1”, the “bell” challenge period, the step counter 23p When the value is “2”, the “money box” challenge period is indicated, and when the value of the step counter 23p is “3”, the forced bonus challenge period is indicated. Accordingly, the main control board C confirms the winning symbol and the value of the step counter 23p when any winning symbol is won during each challenge period, and the challenge indicated by the step counter 23p as a result of the confirmation. In the case of winning a symbol according to the period, a winning command is transmitted to the sub control board D so as to generate a symbol attraction period and notify the pushing order on the LCD 16 connected to the sub control board S. Is configured to do.

  The compulsory bonus flag 23q generates a compulsory bonus time, and in the event of winning “BB” or “RB”, which is merely shifted, the bonus is given to the player in the order of bonus combinations stored in the bonus saving memory 23c. It is a flag for giving. This compulsory bonus flag 23q is turned on when “BB” or “RB” is won during the compulsory bonus challenge period. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining chance counter 23n becomes “0”, that is, when each symbol attraction period or forced bonus time ends, it is turned off. When this compulsory bonus flag 23q is turned on, "BB" or "RB" is given in the order stored in the bonus saving memory 23c at the time of "BB" or "RB" lottery winning in the game of 50 games thereafter It is configured to generate a compulsory bonus time.

  The above-mentioned money box winning flag 23m, chance remaining counter 23n, challenge counter 23o, step counter 23p, and forced bonus flag 23q recognize the “money box” symbol attraction period and forced bonus time on the main control board C. However, instead of this, a similar configuration may be provided in the sub control board S so that each challenge period and each symbol attraction period are generated and managed in the sub control board S. Good.

  As described above, the input / output port 25 is connected to the MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23, and is also connected to various I / O devices. More specifically, the input / output port 25 includes an inserted medal detection sensor 10a, a bet switch 11, a start switch 8a, left / middle / right reel stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R, and a reel position detection sensor 27. The left / middle / right reel stepping motor 28, the effective line display lamps 7a to 7c, the medal number display lamp 13, the hopper drive motor 29, and a command transmitted (output) from the main control board C are received ( Input) to control output of sound effects and the like from the speaker 17 and to control the display control board D to be connected to the sub-control board S for causing the LCD 16 to display effects.

  The sub-control board S is equipped with an MPU 31 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device, and an input / output port 35 connected to the MPU 31 via a bus line 34 and to various I / O devices. ing. The input / output port 35 of the sub control board S receives (inputs) commands transmitted (output) from the main control board C, the MPU 31 and the sub control board S, and displays effects on the LCD 16. A display control board D, a speaker 17 and a lamp 18 are connected to each other.

  The MPU 31 is a ROM 32 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 31 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 32 is executed. The RAM 33 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 are stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program. The RAM 33 also includes a challenge counter 33a, a money box invitation flag 33b, a bell invitation flag 33c, a water bottle invitation flag 33d, an attraction counter 33e, and a command memory 33f.

  The challenge counter 33a is a counter for counting the number of times of each challenge period, similarly to the challenge counter 23o of the main control board C. The value of the challenge counter 33a is determined when the bonus combination is won and a bonus prize command is received from the main control board C, or during each challenge period, each role symbol corresponding to the challenge period is won or established. When each winning or winning command is received from the control board C, “5” is added (see S103 in FIG. 12 or S126 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, the value of the challenge counter 33a is decremented by "1" every time a normal fluctuation command is received that suggests fluctuations of the reels L, M, and R due to one starting prize during the occurrence of each challenge period ( (See FIG. 12, S108).

  The money box attraction flag 33b is a flag for displaying on the LCD 16 the pressing order in which the “money box” symbol can be won. This money box invitation flag 33b is turned on when a money box winning command is received from the main control board C (see S124 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, it is turned off when the value of the attracting number counter 33e described later becomes “0”, that is, when each symbol attraction period ends (see S141 in FIG. 14). When the money box attraction flag 33b is turned on, when the establishment data of the “money box” symbol is stored in the command memory 33f, which will be described later, which stores the normal fluctuation start command received from the main control board C, At the start of rotation of the reels L, M, R, the push order corresponding to the value of the push order memory 23k stored in the command memory 33f is displayed on the LCD 16 in brown (see S135 in FIG. 14).

  The bell attracting flag 33c is a flag for displaying on the LCD 16 the order in which the “bell” symbol can be won. The bell invitation flag 33b is turned on when a bell winning command is received from the main control board C (see S123 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, it is turned off when the value of the attracting number counter 33e described later becomes “0”, that is, when each symbol attraction period ends (see S141 in FIG. 14). When the bell attraction flag 33c is on, when the “bell” symbol formation data is stored in the command memory 33f, which will be described later, which stores the normal fluctuation start command received from the main control board C, each reel L , M, and R, the push order corresponding to the value of the push order memory 23k stored in the command memory 33f is displayed on the LCD 16 in yellow (see S137 in FIG. 14).

  The water bottle attraction flag 33d is a flag for causing the LCD 16 to display a pressing order in which the “water bottle” symbol can be won. The water bottle invitation flag 33d is turned on when a water bottle winning command is received from the main control board C (see S122 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, it is turned off when the value of the attracting number counter 33e described later becomes “0”, that is, when each symbol attraction period ends (see S141 in FIG. 14). When the water bottle attraction flag 33b is on, when the establishment data of the “water bottle” symbol is stored in the command memory 33f, which will be described later, which stores the normal fluctuation start command received from the main control board C, each reel L , M, and R, the push order corresponding to the value of the push order memory 23k stored in the command memory 33f is displayed on the LCD 16 in blue (see S139 in FIG. 14).

  The number-of-attraction counter 33e is a counter for storing the number of times that the LCD 16 displays the pressing order corresponding to each of the attraction flags 33b to 33d. The value of the attraction counter 33e is set to “50” when each winning command is received from the main control board C (see S127 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, “1” is subtracted every time a normal variation command suggesting a variation of each reel L, M, R due to one start winning is received during each symbol attraction period (see FIG. 14, S132). .

  The command memory 33f is a memory for storing a normal variation start command received from the main control board C. The normal change start command received from the main control board C is added with the established combination and the value stored in the push order memory 23k, and the command memory 33f is stored in the established combination and the push order memory 23k. The stored value is stored. Each time the command memory 33f receives a normal variation start command from the main control board C, the command memory 33f is configured to overwrite and store the data added to the command.

  Next, each process performed on the main control board C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the slot machine 1 is turned on.

  In the main process, first, an initialization process including a backup is executed (S1), and then each process of S2 to S6 is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. Below, each process of S2-S7 is demonstrated.

  In the process of S2, the contents of the status flag 23a are confirmed (S2). As a result of the confirmation, when the value of the state flag 23a is a value indicating a normal game (S2: “normal game”), the normal game of the change start process (S3) and the change stop process (S4) is executed. If the value of the state flag 23a is a value indicating a special game (S2: “special game”), a special game execution process (S7) is executed. Further, when the value of the state flag 23a is a value indicating another gaming state (S2: “others”), the processes of S3, S4 and S7 are skipped.

  In the change start process (S3), a predetermined process is performed after confirming whether the start switch 8a is turned on in a state where three medals are inserted (betted). That is, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on with three medals inserted, it is determined that the start lever 8 has been operated by the player and the value of the random number counter 23b at that time is determined. Variation display (rotation drive) of each reel L, M, R according to the above is executed.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the reels L, M, and R that are variably displayed due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are changed to the data set in the fluctuation start process (S3). Stop at a predetermined position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol that has been set in advance is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e when stopped at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out.

  In the special game execution process (S7), a regular bonus game or a big bonus game is executed. In the case of a big bonus game, the bonus game is played up to a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 30 small-games or 3 jack-ins) as an upper limit. During the bonus game, a small role symbol and a jack-in lottery are performed to determine whether a small role flag and a jack-in flag (not shown) are established.

  In the counter update process (S5), the values of the counters such as the random number counter 23b and the push order counter 23j are updated. In each process (S6), processes other than those described above are executed. After the end of each process, the process proceeds to S2, and the processes of S2 to S7 are repeated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the change start process (S3). In this variation start process, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on with three medals inserted, each flag is set according to the value of the random number counter 23b at that time, and each reel L, M and R are variably displayed.

  In the change start process (S3), first, it is confirmed whether or not a maximum bet, that is, three medals are inserted (S11). As a result of the confirmation, if the maximum bet has been made (S11: Yes), it is then confirmed whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a has been detected (S12). If the ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S12: Yes), then the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is confirmed (S13).

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “Pure Loss” (S13: “Pure Loss”), it means that the lottery for giving the shifted bonus is won. A bonus setting process is performed (S14).

  Here, the bonus setting process (S14) will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus setting process is a process for determining a bonus combination to be granted according to data stored in the bonus saving memory 23c.

  In the bonus setting process (S14), first, it is confirmed whether the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e is already turned on (S31). If the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e is not turned on as a result of the confirmation (S31: No), then the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 23c is confirmed. (S32).

  As a result of the confirmation, if the data stored at the head of the bonus savings memory 23c is “2” (S32: “2”), the BB savings cancellation flag 23d is set to give “BB”. The data is turned on (S33), the data in the bonus saving memory 23c is shifted by 1 byte each to the smaller address side, the leading data is deleted (S35), and the bonus setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the data stored at the head of the bonus savings memory 23c is “1” (S32: “1”), the RB savings cancellation flag 23e is turned on to give “RB”. Then (S34), the process proceeds to S35. Further, when the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 23c is an end code of the memory, that is, when neither the data “BB” nor “RB” is stored in the bonus saving memory 23c. (S32: “End Code”), since the bonus that can be granted has not been shifted in the game so far, the processing of S33 to S35 is skipped, and this bonus setting processing is ended.

  In the process of S31, when the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e has already been turned on (S31: Yes), in a situation where the bonus can be aligned by winning one bonus grant lottery, Since the bonus grant lottery has been won again, in order to prevent 1 data from being erased from the value stored in the bonus saving memory 23c before the bonus is granted, S32 to S35 are performed. The process is skipped and the bonus setting process is terminated. After the bonus setting process (S14) is completed, the process proceeds to S22 in FIG.

  In the process of S13 of FIG. 7, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “BB” (S13: “BB”), “BB” is added at the end of the data stored in the bonus saving memory 23c. "2" indicating the formation of the winning combination is added (S15), and if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is "RB" (S13: "RB"), the bonus saving memory 23c is stored. “1” indicating the establishment of the “RB” combination is added to the end of the stored data (S17).

  After the processes of S15 and S17, it is confirmed whether or not the forced bonus flag 23q is on (S16). As a result of the confirmation, if the forced bonus flag 23q is turned on (S16: Yes), the process proceeds to the bonus setting process of S14, and one bonus stored in the bonus saving memory 23c is given. On the other hand, if the forced bonus flag 23q is not turned on (S16: No), the bonus is kept shifted, and the process proceeds to S22.

  In the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “money box” symbol (S13: “money box”), the cash box establishment flag 23f is turned on (S18), and the process is performed. The process proceeds to S22.

  Further, in the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “bell” symbol (S13: “bell”), the bell establishment flag 23g is turned on (S19), and the process is changed to S22. Migrate to

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is the “water bottle” symbol (S13: “water bottle”), the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on (S20), and the process is performed in S22. Migrate to

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “cherry” symbol (S13: “Cherry”), the cherry establishment flag 23i is turned on (S21), and the process is changed to S22. Migrate to

  In the process of S22, the value of the push order counter 23j is written to the push order memory 23k (S22), and a normal variation start command to which the winning combination and the value stored in the push order memory 23k are added is transmitted to the sub-control board S. In step S23, the left, middle and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven to drive the reels L, M, and R (S24), and the variation start process (S3) is terminated.

  In the process of S11, if the maximum bet has not been made (S11: No), it means that three medals have not been inserted, so this variation start process is performed in order not to drive each reel L, M, R. Exit. Also, in the process of S12, even when the ON signal of the start switch 8a is not detected (S12: No), the start lever 8 has not been operated by the player for a predetermined time, so this variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the change stop process (S4). In this variation stop process, the reels L, M, and R that are variably displayed due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R correspond to the data set in the variation start process (S3). This is a process for stopping at a predetermined position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol predetermined on the active line 6a to 6e stops when it is stopped at a predetermined position, it is a process for paying out the number of medals according to the predetermined symbol.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), first, it is confirmed whether or not at least one reel L, M, R is rotating (S41). As a result of the confirmation, if at least one reel L, M, R is not rotating (S41: No), since all the reels L, M, R have already stopped, this variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if at least one of the reels L, M, and R is rotating (S41: Yes), one of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R corresponding to the rotating reels L, M, and R is turned on. It is confirmed whether or not a signal is detected (S42). As a result of the confirmation, if the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is not detected (S42: No), the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R have not been operated by the player, so the reels L, In order to rotate M and R as they are, this variation stop processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R corresponding to any of the rotating reels L, M, R is detected (S42: Yes), the reels L, M, Since the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R corresponding to R have been operated for a predetermined time, it is next checked whether the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e is turned on (S43). As a result of the confirmation, if the BB savings cancellation flag 23d or the RB savings cancellation flag 23e is turned on (S43: Yes), it is turned on to align the same bonus symbols on the active lines 6a to 6e. The reels L, M, and R are set to be able to be stopped according to the bonus establishment table 22a corresponding to the savings cancellation flags 23d and 23e (S44), and the process proceeds to S48. On the other hand, if the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e is not turned on (S43: No), it is next checked whether any of the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on. (S45).

  In the process of S45, if any one of the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on (S45: Yes), each reel L, M, and N according to the small combination establishment table 22b corresponding to the small combination establishment flag that is turned on. R is set so that it can be stopped (S46), and the process proceeds to S48. On the other hand, if any of the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23i is not turned on (S45: No), since none of the small combination establishment flags 23f to 23i is turned on, each reel L, according to the minimum movement loss table 23c is selected. M and R are set so as to be stopped (S47), and the process proceeds to S48.

  In the process of S48, it is confirmed whether or not any of the stopped reels L, M, R is stopped (S48). As a result of the confirmation, if it is the first reel stop (S48: "first"), S49 to S54 are used to confirm whether or not the pushing order matches the value stored in the pushing order memory 23k. Perform the process.

  In the process of S49, it is confirmed whether or not the money box establishment flag 23f is turned on (S49). If the money box establishment flag 23f is turned on (S49: Yes), since the winning combination in the change display is a “money box” symbol, it is next checked whether or not the money box winning flag 23m is turned on. (S50). If the cash box winning flag 23m is not turned on (S50: No), since it is not the “money box” symbol attraction period, it is next checked whether or not the value of the cash box counter 23l is “7” (S51). . If the value of the cash box counter 23l is not “7” as a result of the confirmation (S51: No), it means that the lottery has been lost in 1/9, so the small role establishment flags 23f to 23i including the money box establishment flag 23f are set. It is turned off (S54), and this fluctuation stop process (S4) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the money box counter 23l is “7” in the processing of S51 (S51: Yes), it means that the 1/9 lottery has been won, so the stop switch pressed first is next. It is confirmed whether 9L, 9M, and 9R are reel stops indicated by the values in the push order memory 23k (S52). As a result of the confirmation, if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R that is pressed first is a reel stop indicated by the value of the push order memory 23k (S52: Yes), the “money box” symbol is awarded. In addition, the process of S54 is skipped, and the fluctuation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R that is pressed first is not the reel stop indicated by the value of the push order memory 23k (S52: No), it means that the push order is different. In order not to win the symbol, the process proceeds to S54.

  In the process of S49, if the money box establishment flag 23f is not turned on (S49: No), it is next checked whether the bell establishment flag 23g or the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on (S53). As a result of confirmation, if the bell establishment flag 23g or the water bottle establishment flag 23h is turned on (S53: Yes), the winning combination in the change display is the “bell” symbol or the “water bottle” symbol. It is confirmed whether or not the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R that has been pressed the second time is a reel stop indicated by the value of the push order memory 23k (S52). As a result of the confirmation, if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R pressed first is the reel stop indicated by the value of the push order memory 23k (S52: Yes), the “bell” symbol or the “water bottle” symbol In order to win any of the above, the process of S54 is skipped, and this variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R that is pressed first is not the reel stop indicated by the value in the push order memory 23k (S52: No), it means that the push order is different. In order not to win the symbol or the “water bottle” symbol, the process proceeds to S54.

  In the process of S48, if the second reel is stopped (S48: “second”), the pressing order matches or does not match when the first reel stops, so S49 to S54. This process is skipped, and the fluctuation stop process (S4) is terminated. In the process of S48, if it is the third reel stop (S48: “third”), it means that all the reels L, M, R have stopped, so that a small combination or bonus combination is established. In order to determine whether or not there is a winning determination process (S55).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the winning determination process (S55). In this winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the small role symbol or bonus symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the active lines 6a to 6e, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the determination result. is there.

  In the winning determination process (S55), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the remaining chance counter 23n is “1” or more (S61). If the value of the remaining chance counter 23n is “1” or more (S61: Yes), the sub-control board S indicates that the push order attraction is established when the small role symbol is established. In order to count the number of times also in the main control board C, “1” is subtracted from the value of the remaining chance counter 23n (S62), and the process proceeds to S66. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining chance counter 23n is not equal to or greater than “1” (S61: No), it means that the push order attraction when the small role symbol is established has not been executed or has ended, so the forced bonus flag 23q Is turned off (S63), the money box winning flag 23m is turned off (S64), the value of the step counter 23p is cleared to "0" (S65), and the process proceeds to S66.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the privileged game setting process (S66). In this privileged game setting process, if the value of the challenge counter 23o is “1” or more, that is, if it is any challenge period, it is determined whether or not it is a winning of a symbol corresponding to the challenge period. Then, in order to generate any symbol attraction period according to the determination result, this is a process for transmitting a winning command of a symbol corresponding to the determination result to the sub-control board S.

  In the game setting process with privilege (S66), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the challenge counter 23o is "1" or more (S81). If the value of the challenge counter 23o is not “1” or more (S81: No), since it is not any challenge period, this privileged game setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the challenge counter 23o is “1” or more in the process of S81 (S81: Yes), since any challenge period is in progress, “1” is subtracted from the value of the challenge counter 23o. (S83) Next, a winning combination is confirmed (S84).

  As a result of the confirmation, if the “water bottle” symbol is won (S84: “water bottle”), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the step counter 23p is “0” (S85). When the value of the step counter 23p is “0” (S85: Yes), it is during the “water bottle” challenge period, and the “water bottle” symbol is won during the “water bottle” challenge period. In order to generate the “water bottle” symbol attraction period, a water bottle winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S86), and the process proceeds to S93. On the other hand, if the value of the step counter 23p is not “0” in the processing of S85 (S85: No), it is not during the “water bottle” challenge period, so this command is not sent to the sub-control board S without sending the water bottle winning command. The bonus game setting process (S66) ends.

  In the process of S84, when the “bell” symbol is won (S84: “bell”), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the step counter 23p is “1” (S87). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the step counter 23p is “1” (S87: Yes), it is during the “bell” challenge period, and the “bell” symbol is won during the “bell” challenge period. In order to generate a “bell” symbol attraction period in the control board S, a bell prize command is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S88), and the process proceeds to S93. On the other hand, if the value of the step counter 23p is not “1” in the process of S87 (S87: No), it is not during the “bell” challenge period, so this is not transmitted to the sub-control board S. The bonus game setting process (S66) ends.

  In the process of S84, when the “money box” symbol is won (S84: “money box”), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the step counter 23p is “2” (S89). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the step counter 23p is “2” (S89: Yes), it is during the “money box” challenge period, and the “money box” symbol is won during the “money box” challenge period. Therefore, in order to win the “money box” symbol without considering the value of the cash box counter 23l during the “money box” symbol attraction period, the monetary box winning flag 23m is turned on (S90). In order to generate a “money box” symbol attraction period, a money box winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S91), and the process proceeds to S93. On the other hand, if the value of the step counter 23p is not “2” in the processing of S89 (S89: No), it is not during the “money box” challenge period, and therefore, no money box winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board S. And this game setting process with a privilege (S66) is complete | finished.

  In the process of S84, if the “Cherry” symbol, “BB” or “RB” has been won (S84: “Cherry” or “BB” or “RB”), the value of the step counter 23p is ignored. Since the symbol attraction period can be generated, a 1 rank up command is transmitted to the sub control board S in order to generate a symbol attraction period corresponding to the current challenge period in the sub control board S (S92). The process proceeds to S93. In addition, in the process of S84, when any combination is not established (S84: “Others”), this privileged game setting process (S66) is ended.

  In the process of S93, in order to generate the challenge period again, "5" is added to the value of the challenge counter 23o (S93), and the remaining chance counter is used to count the number of symbol attraction periods on the main control board C. “50” is set to the value of 23n (S94), and the process proceeds to S95.

  In the process of S95, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the step counter 23p is “3” (S95). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the step counter 23p is “3” (S95: Yes), it is the compulsory bonus challenge period, so that the compulsory bonus time is generated in the game of 50 games thereafter. The flag 23q is turned on (S96), and this privileged game setting process (S66) is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the step counter 23p is not “3” (S95: No), it is not a compulsory bonus challenge period, but a challenge period of one of the small role symbols, so that a challenge period of one rank is generated. Therefore, “1” is added to the value of the step counter 23p (S97), and the game setting process with a privilege is terminated.

  After the bonus game setting process (S66) ends, the process returns to FIG. 10 to check whether or not the bonus combination on the active lines 6a to 6e is won (S67). As a result of the confirmation, if the bonus combination is won (S67: Yes), data corresponding to the won bonus combination is written in the status flag 23a (S68), and a bonus winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S69). Then, the BB saving release flag 23d or the RB saving release flag 23e corresponding to the winning bonus combination is turned off (S70), and the process proceeds to S71.

  In the process of S71, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the challenge counter 23o is “0” (S71). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the challenge counter 23o is “0” (S71: Yes), it is not a bonus winning during each challenge period, so that the challenge counter 23o is generated in order to generate a challenge period after the bonus game ends. “5” is added to the value of (S72), and the process proceeds to S73.

  If the bonus combination is not won in S67 (S67: No), the processing of S68 to S72 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S73. In the process of S71, if the value of the challenge counter 23o is not “0” (S71: No), since it is a bonus winning during any challenge period, the challenge counter is already set in the game setting process with benefits of S66. Since 23o is added, the value of the challenge counter 23o is not added here, the process of S72 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S73.

  In the process of S73, a medal payout process is performed (S73), the number of medals according to the winning symbol is paid out, all the small role symbol formation flags 23f to 23i are turned off (S74), and this winning determination process (S55) ) Ends. Note that after the winning determination process is finished, the fluctuation stop process (S4) shown in FIG. 9 is also finished.

  Next, each process executed in the sub control board S will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing command reception processing for receiving each command transmitted from the main control board C.

  In this command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a bonus winning command is received from the main control board C (S101). If the result of the confirmation is that a bonus winning command has been received (S101: Yes), it is next confirmed whether or not the value of the challenge counter 33a is "0" (S102). If the value of the challenge counter 33a is “0” (S102: Yes), it is not during any challenge period, so “5” is added to the value of the challenge counter 33a (S103), and 5 after the bonus game ends. It is set so that a challenge period is generated in the game fluctuation display, and this command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the bonus winning command is not received in the process of S101 (S101: No), or when the value of the challenge counter 33a is not “0” in the process of S102 (that is, during the challenge period). (S102: No), a winning command reception process is performed (S104).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the winning command reception process (S104). This winning command receiving process is a process for turning on the symbol attraction flags 33b to 33d in accordance with the winning command received from the main control board C.

  In the winning command reception process (S104), first, the type of the received winning command is confirmed (S121). As a result of the confirmation, if a water bottle winning command has been received (S121: “water bottle winning command”), the water bottle attraction flag 33d is turned on (S122), and the process proceeds to S126. If a bell winning command has been received (S121: “bell winning command”), the bell attracting flag 33c is turned on (S123), and the process proceeds to S126. If a money box winning command has been received (S121: “money box winning command”), the money box attraction flag 33b is turned on (S124), and the process proceeds to S126. If one rank-up command has been received (S121: “1 rank-up command”), any symbol attraction flag 33c, 33d that is currently turned on is turned on (S125), and the process proceeds to S126. Transition.

  In the process of S126, “5” is added to the value of the challenge counter 33a to generate the challenge period again (S126), and in order to count the number of symbol attraction periods in the sub-control board S, the attraction number counter 33e. Is set to “50” (S127), and the winning command receiving process (S104) is terminated. If another winning command is received in the process of S121 (S121: “Others”), the winning command receiving process is terminated without turning on any of the symbol attraction flags 33b to 33d. After completion of the winning command reception process, the process proceeds to S105 in FIG.

  In the process of S105 of FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not a normal variation start command has been received from the main control board C (S105). If the normal variation start command is not received as a result of the confirmation (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110, while if the normal variation start command is received (S105: Yes), it is added to the normal variation start command. The established winning combination and the value stored in the push order memory 23k are written to the command memory 33f (S106), and then it is confirmed whether or not the value of the challenge counter 33a is "1" or more (S107). . When the value of the challenge counter 33a is “1” or more (S107: Yes), since any challenge period is in progress, “1” is subtracted from the value of the challenge counter 33a (S108) Display processing is executed (S109). If the value of the challenge counter 33a is not “1” or more (S107: No), the process of S108 is skipped and the push order display process of S109 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the push order display process (S109). When the value of the attracting number counter 33e is “1” or more, the push order display processing is performed according to the winning combination stored in the command memory 33f and the symbol attraction flags 33b to 33d. This is a process for displaying on the LCD 16 the push order corresponding to the value of the push order memory 23k stored in 33f.

  In this push order display process (S109), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the attraction number counter 33e is “1” or more (S131). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the attraction counter 33e is “1” or more (S131: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the attraction counter 33e (S132), and then stored in the command memory 33f. The established winning combination is confirmed (S133). As a result of the confirmation, if the “money box” symbol is established (S133: “money box”), it is then confirmed whether or not the money box attraction flag 33b is turned on (S134). As a result of the confirmation, if the money box invitation flag 33b is not turned on (S134: No), the process proceeds to S140, while if the money box invitation flag 33b is turned on (S134: Yes), the command memory 33f The push order corresponding to the stored value of the push order memory 23k is displayed in brown on the LCD 16 (S135), and the process proceeds to S140.

  In the process of S133, if the “bell” symbol is established (S133: “bell”), it is next checked whether or not the bell attracting flag 33c is turned on (S136). As a result of the confirmation, if the bell invitation flag 33c is not turned on (S136: No), the process proceeds to S140, while if the bell invitation flag 33c is turned on (S136: Yes), it is stored in the command memory 33f. The push order corresponding to the value in the push order memory 23k is displayed in yellow on the LCD 16 (S137), and the process proceeds to S140.

  In the process of S133, if the “water bottle” symbol is established (S133: “water bottle”), it is next checked whether the water bottle attraction flag 33d is turned on (138). As a result of the confirmation, if the water bottle invitation flag 33d is not turned on (S138: No), the process proceeds to S14, while if the water bottle invitation flag 33d is turned on (S138: Yes), it is stored in the command memory 33f. The push order corresponding to the value of the push order memory 23k is displayed in blue on the LCD 16 (S139), and the process proceeds to S140.

  In the process of S140, it is checked again whether or not the value of the attracting number counter 33e is “1” or more (S140). If the value of the attracting number counter 33e is not “1” (S140: No), each symbol In order to end the invitation period, the money box invitation flag 33b, the bell invitation flag 33c, and the water bottle invitation flag 33d are turned off (S141), each process is performed (S142), and this push order display process (S109) is ended. After the push order display process is completed, the process proceeds to S110 in FIG.

  In S131, when the value of the attraction number counter 33e is not equal to or greater than “1” (S131: No), since each symbol attraction period has ended, the process proceeds to S142. Further, in the process of S140, when the value of the attraction number counter 33e is “1” or more (S140: Yes), since each symbol attraction period is continuing, the process of S141 is skipped and the process is performed in S142. Migrate to

  In the processing of S110 in FIG. 12, processing for other commands is executed (S110), and this command reception processing is terminated.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined condition is satisfied in the slot machine in which winning or non-winning is determined according to the player's operation mode (push order in this embodiment) (this embodiment In the case where a bonus is generated), a first period is generated, and when the first identification information (in this embodiment, “water bottle” symbol) determined in the first period wins, The first suggestion game that suggests to the player an operation mode in which the first identification information can be won is generated. In addition, when the first suggestion game occurs, the second period is generated, and when the predetermined second identification information (in this embodiment, “bell” symbol) is won in the second period, In a subsequent game, a second suggestion game is generated that suggests to the player an operation mode in which the second identification information can be won. Therefore, since the game value given to the player can be increased step by step, it is possible to improve the interest by continuously playing the game. In addition, in the slot machine 1 where each small role symbol wins according to the pressing order, each symbol attraction period is generated by the small role symbol won during each challenge period, so that the game given to the player Since the value can be directly determined, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved. In addition, multiple types of special games can be realized while simplifying the control, and even if the number of special games is increased, the occurrence of unstable control states due to complicated processing by providing various controls is suppressed. In addition, the development period and development cost of the slot machine 1 can be shortened by simplifying the control program.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when winning the “cherry” symbol during each challenge period or winning “BB” or “RB”, a symbol invitation period corresponding to the challenge period is generated. It is configured to let you. In other words, during any challenge period, winning the “Cherry” symbol and winning “BB” and “RB” will generate a one-rank symbol attraction period and a one-rank challenge period. Is generated. Therefore, by providing a so-called almighty symbol and increasing the gaming value given to the player by winning or establishing the almighty symbol during each challenge period, Since it can be varied (a variety of variations), it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  The suggestion game is generated by displaying the push order on the LCD 16, and this push order is selected for each game as a winning condition in the processing by the main control board C, and the sub control board S is selected. Is stored in the command memory 33f every time. When the suggestion game is generated, the sub-control board S only needs to perform a simple control to display the pressing order stored in the command memory 33f on the LCD 16. Therefore, the control associated with the execution of the suggestion game is not complicated, and even a plurality of types of suggestion games can be realized with simple control. In particular, in the main control board C, it is possible to generate a suggestion game based on a push order display while performing exactly the same control for each game. It is not necessary to provide a simple control, and the control can be simplified and stabilized. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of suggested games can be set while simplifying the control. Therefore, even if the number of suggested games is increased, the control is complicated by providing various controls. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an unstable control state accompanying the development, and to shorten the development period and the development cost.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the drawing order lottery is performed by the pushing order counter 23j, the winning conditions are selected, the pushing order is displayed on the LCD 16, and each small size corresponding to the symbol attraction period is displayed during each symbol attraction period. Although the control was performed so that it was easy to win the winning symbol, it was not always necessary to set the pushing order as the winning condition, and a counter was provided to select the timing at which the reels are easy to win and the value of the counter is set. Information to be displayed may be displayed on the LCD 16. For example, in the water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 shown in FIG. 5, the “water bottle” symbol for sliding the reel in response to the stop operation is limited to a specific one (for example, for the left reel L, frame numbers 8 and 21). "Water bottle" design, for the middle reel M, the "water bottle" design of frame number 7 and for the right reel R, the "water bottle" design of frame number 6), close to that particular "water bottle" design The arranged “white 7” is displayed on the LCD 16 as operation information indicating a winning condition. Similarly, only the “Water Bottle” symbol arranged near “Red 7” is drawn in and stopped, and only the “Water Bottle” symbol arranged near “BAR” is drawn in. A water bottle small role establishment table to be stopped is set. Similarly, for the “money box” and “bell”, three small role formation tables are set, and “white 7”, “red 7”, and “BAR” corresponding to the table to be used are pushed in the above order. You may display instead of a display. Even if the timing to stop is displayed, it is difficult for a player unfamiliar with the game to operate the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R according to the displayed pattern, so that the operation information is output to the player who is used to the game. In the case of winning, it is possible to acquire a game value by winning a prize and to provide a game with technical intervention.

  You may implement this invention in the game machine (pachinko machine) etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. A stop operation means operable by the player and a plurality of pieces of identification information such as first identification information or second identification information are variably displayed and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means. A variable display means, a start condition detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and a lottery for determining whether or not a predetermined game value is to be given when the start condition is detected by the start condition detecting means. Lottery means to perform, variable display control means for controlling the stop mode of variable display by the variable display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information in the predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means In the gaming machine provided with a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value according to the identification information when the predetermined stop mode is stopped, the lottery means When the lottery result giving the predetermined game value is derived, the operation determining means for determining the operation mode of the stop operation means and the operation mode of the stop operation means determined by the operation determination means are stored. Operating mode determining means for determining whether or not the operating mode of the stop operating means stored in the mode storing means matches the operating mode of the stop operating means of the player, When the operation mode determination unit determines that the operation mode of the stop operation unit determined by the operation determination unit matches the operation mode of the stop operation unit of the player, the predetermined area of the variable display unit The first condition is established by an operation-adapted winning means for stopping the identification information, a first condition determining means for determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and the first condition determining means. First specific period generating means for generating a first specific period when it is determined that the first specific period is generated, and the first identification information is included in the operation-adapted prize within the first specific period generated by the first specific period generating means. A first achievement determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle has stopped in the predetermined area by means, and the first achievement determining means for causing the first identification information to be received by the operation-adapted winning means within the first specific period. When it is determined that the vehicle has stopped in the area, the player is instructed of the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result of the first identification information by the lottery unit. First suggestion game generating means for generating an easy first suggestion game, and second specific period generation means for generating a second specific period at or after the start of the first suggestion game by the first suggestion game generation means And second achievement determining means for determining whether or not the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means within the second specific period generated by the second specific period generating means. The second identification information by the lottery means when the second achievement determining means determines that the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation suitable winning means within the second specific period. And second suggestion game generating means for generating a second suggestion game that easily suggests to the player the operation mode of the stop operation means stored in the mode storage means in response to the derivation of the lottery result of A gaming machine 1 characterized by the following. The variable display control means includes a start condition detecting means, a lottery means, a game value giving means, an operation determining means, an operation mode judging means, an operation suitable winning means, a first condition determining means, a first specific period generating means, a first You may comprise so that an achievement determination means, a 1st suggestion game generation means, a 2nd specific period generation means, a 2nd achievement determination means, or a 2nd suggestion game generation means may be provided.

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a slot provided with variable display means for displaying a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols (part of identification information) attached to a reel at predetermined intervals Machines are known. In this type of gaming machine, it is essential that the stop symbol displayed on the active line, which is a predetermined area of the variable display means, is a specific symbol, for example, a predetermined advantage advantageous to a player such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game. Many games occur. In recent years, in this type of gaming machine, apart from the above-mentioned bonus games, special games such as chance times that can give a relatively low game value giving opportunity such as establishment of a small role symbol than usual are set. There is something that has been. For example, it is configured such that the probability of establishment of a small role symbol is significantly increased from the normal time, and the consumption of medals can be suppressed or the amount of acquired medals can be increased by establishing more small roles than normal time. ing. However, the special game occurrence condition that causes the small role symbol to occur frequently is determined by an internal lottery accompanying the establishment of the start condition, and the player's game participation form is limited to one pattern. There has been a problem that may reduce the willingness to participate in the game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when the first identification information stops in the predetermined area within the first specific period that occurs when the first condition is satisfied, the lottery result of the first identification information is derived. A first suggestion game that is easy to suggest to the player the operation mode of the stop operation means is configured to be generated. In addition, when the second identification information is stopped within the predetermined area within the second specific period that occurs when the first suggestion game is started, the stop operation means is activated according to the derivation of the lottery result of the second identification information. It is configured to generate a second suggestion game that easily suggests the operation mode to the player. Therefore, since a staged game value can be given according to the player's own game participation mode, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since each identification information appears during each specific period, a game related to the appearing identification information can be provided to the player, so that the contents of the game can be clearly suggested to the player. it can.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game value giving means can give more game value when the second identification information is stopped in the predetermined area than when the first identification information is stopped in the predetermined area. A gaming machine 2 that is configured as follows. More game value can be given to the player when the second identification information stops in the predetermined area than when the first identification information stops in the predetermined area. That is, since the second suggestion game can give more game value than the first suggestion game, the game value of the second suggestion game performed after the first suggestion game is higher than that of the first suggestion game. be able to. Therefore, stepwise game value can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the lottery means includes random number means that can randomly acquire a value, and the random number means corresponds to the first identification information from a value corresponding to the second identification information. A gaming machine 3 characterized in that many values are stored. The random number means composed of random values stores more values corresponding to the first identification information than values corresponding to the second identification information. In other words, the first identification information is more easily won than the second identification information. In other words, the second identification information is configured to be more difficult to win than the first identification information. For example, if the lengths of the first specific period and the second specific period are the same, The second suggestion game is less likely to occur than the suggestion game. Therefore, in the suggestion game that occurs in stages, by making the second suggestion game that can occur after the first suggestion game less likely to occur than the first suggestion game, it is possible to provide variations in the game and improve the interest of the game Can be made.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the second suggestion game suggests to the player an operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result of the second identification information. A gaming machine 4 that is easy to play.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the second suggestion game suggests to the player an operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result of the second identification information. The game machine 5 is characterized in that it is easy to suggest to the player the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result of the first identification information. . In the second suggestion game that can occur after the first suggestion game, the player is instructed of the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the first identification information or the lottery result of the second identification information. Is configured to do. Therefore, since a lot of game value can be given when it develops from the 1st suggestion game to the 2nd suggestion game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the first condition is that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the variable control means and specific identification information is stopped in the predetermined area. A gaming machine 6.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the variable display control means includes a specific period storage means for storing the first specific period or the second specific period, and whether the value of the specific period storage means has reached a predetermined value. Specific period determining means for determining whether or not the specific period determining means ends the first specific period or the second specific period when it is determined by the specific period determining means that the value of the specific period storage means has reached a predetermined value A gaming machine 7 comprising period ending means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the variable display control means includes a specific period storage means for storing the first specific period or the second specific period, and predetermined identification information is stored in the predetermined area by the operation compatible winning means. A specific period stop determining means for determining whether or not the predetermined identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the specific period stop determining means; A gaming machine 8 comprising a specific period ending means for ending a period.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the operation mode determination unit determines a pressing order of the stop operation unit and determines whether or not to stop the first identification information or the second identification information in the predetermined area. A gaming machine 9 characterized by being determined. In a normal state, when a lottery result giving a predetermined game value is derived, the operation mode of the stop operation means for stopping the identification information corresponding to the predetermined game value within the predetermined area, that is, the stop operation means The push order is not suggested to the player. On the other hand, during the first or second suggestion game, when a lottery result for giving a predetermined game value is derived, stop operation means for stopping the identification information corresponding to the predetermined game value within the predetermined area The push order is configured to be suggested to the player. Therefore, in the first or second suggestion game, the player can stop the identification information that can easily give the predetermined game value in the predetermined area in the predetermined area, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the operation mode determination unit determines whether or not the stop operation unit is pressed to stop the first identification information or the second identification information in the predetermined area. A game machine 10 that determines whether or not. In the normal state, the operation mode of the stop operation means, that is, the pressing timing is not suggested to the player. On the other hand, during the first or second suggestion game, when a lottery result for giving a predetermined game value is derived, stop operation means for stopping the identification information corresponding to the predetermined game value within the predetermined area A configuration is made so as to suggest the pressing timing to the player. Therefore, in the first or second suggestion game, the player can stop the identification information that can easily give the predetermined game value in the predetermined area in the predetermined area, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through an operating port), the identification information that is variably displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the fixed identification at the time of the stop is performed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 13 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a start operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information, using a ball as a game medium, and changing the identification information The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of display, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

1 slot machine (game machine)
6a-6e Effective line (predetermined area)
9L, 9M, 9R Stop switch (stop operation means)
8a Start switch (part of start condition detection means)
10a Inserted medal detection sensor (part of detection means)
16 LCD
22a Bonus establishment table (part of game value giving means)
22b Small role formation table (part of game value adding means)
23b Random number counter (part of lottery means)
23d BB savings cancellation flag (part of game value granting means)
23e RB savings cancellation flag (part of game value granting means)
23f Money box establishment flag (part of the game value giving means)
23g Bell formation flag (part of game value granting means)
23h Water bottle establishment flag (part of game value grant means)
23i Cherry establishment flag (part of game value grant means)
23j Push order counter (part of operation determining means)
23k push order memory (part of mode storage means)
23n Chance remaining number counter (part of first suggestion game generation means, part of second suggestion game generation means)
23o Challenge counter (part of the first specific period generation means, part of the second specific period generation means)
23p step counter (part of first specific period generating means, part of second specific period generating means, part of first suggesting game generating means, part of second suggesting game generating means)
29 Hopper drive motor (part of game value adding means)
33b Money box invitation flag (part of second suggestion game generation means)
33c Bell invitation flag (part of second suggestion game generation means)
33d Water bottle invitation flag (part of the first suggestion game generating means)
C Main control board (part of variable display control means)
L Left reel (part of variable display means)
M middle reel (part of variable display means)
R Right reel (part of variable display means)
S Sub-control board (part of variable display control means)
S52 (part of the operation-conforming winning means)
S72 (part of the first specific period generating means)
S84 (part of first achievement determination means, part of second achievement determination means)
S85 (part of the first achievement determination means)
S86 (part of the first suggestion game generating means)
S87 (part of second achievement determination means)
S88 (part of the second suggestion game generating means)
S93 (part of the second specific period generating means)
S94 (part of the first suggestion game generation means, part of the second suggestion game generation means)
S109 (part of the first suggestion game generation means, part of the second suggestion game generation means)

Claims (1)

A stop operation means operable by the player and a plurality of pieces of identification information such as first identification information or second identification information are variably displayed and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means. A variable display means, a start condition detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and a lottery for determining whether or not a predetermined game value is to be given when the start condition is detected by the start condition detecting means. Lottery means to perform, variable display control means for controlling the stop mode of variable display by the variable display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information in the predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means In a gaming machine provided with a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value according to the identification information when the predetermined stop mode is stopped
An operation determining means for determining an operation mode of the stop operation means when a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by the lottery means;
Mode storage means for storing the operation mode of the stop operation means determined by the operation determination means;
An operation mode determination unit that determines whether or not the operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit matches the operation mode of the stop operation unit of the player;
When the operation mode determination unit determines that the operation mode of the stop operation unit determined by the operation determination unit matches the operation mode of the stop operation unit of the player, a predetermined value of the variable display unit is determined. Operation-adapted winning means for stopping the identification information in the area;
First condition determining means for determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied;
A first specific period generating means for generating a first specific period when the first condition determining means determines that the first condition is satisfied;
First achievement determination means for determining whether or not the first identification information is stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means within the first specific period generated by the first specific period generation means;
When it is determined by the first achievement determining means that the first identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation compatible winning means within the first specific period, the lottery means First suggestion game generation means for generating a first suggestion game that easily suggests to the player an operation mode of the stop operation unit stored in the mode storage unit in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result;
Second specific period generating means for generating a second specific period at or after the start of the first suggested game by the first suggested game generating means;
Second achievement determining means for determining whether or not the second identification information is stopped in the predetermined area by the operation-adapted winning means within the second specific period generated by the second specific period generating means;
When it is determined by the second achievement determining means that the second identification information has been stopped in the predetermined area by the operation compatible winning means within the second specific period, the lottery means A second suggestion game generating means for generating a second suggestion game that easily suggests to the player the operation mode of the stop operation means stored in the mode storage means in accordance with the derivation of the lottery result. A featured gaming machine.

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