JP5124294B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotation of a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

By the way, in recent years, a control method in which a reel stop position is uniquely determined with respect to a combination of an internal lottery result for determining whether or not a combination is appropriate and a mode of a reel stop operation has become mainstream (Patent Document 1). reference).
JP 2006-130301 A

  However, while the above-described control method can simplify the process of determining the stop position of the reel, the control algorithm for winning the winning combination as much as possible and reliably avoiding the winning combination is ensured. Since the stop position is determined, when the player stops a plurality of reels in a specific order, the winning combination is won and the player stops the plurality of reels in a different order from the specific order. In such a case, it has been difficult to perform highly playful control that avoids winning of the winning combination.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium capable of changing a winning combination condition according to the reel stop order.

  (1) In the present invention, the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, and the outer circumferences of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface A display window for displaying a part of the surface, a winning determination line setting means for setting a winning determination line for each game, combining the display positions of the reels viewed through the display window, a first small role, a second An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including the third small role and the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are rotated for each game. And a reel control means for controlling the reels to stop so that symbols are displayed at the display positions of the reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery in response to a stop operation, the first reels, The second reel, and In a state where all of the third reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line, and a symbol indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination. Based on the combination displayed on the winning determination line, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, at least one of the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small winning combination A game comprising payout control means for controlling the payout device to pay out a game medium according to the payout of the winning small combination and the number of winning determination lines won by the small combination based on the fact that one wins. A first symbol, a second symbol, and a third symbol are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel, and the first symbol and the second symbol are used to stop the first reel. Regardless of the operation timing, either one The symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel so that the symbols can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line, and the fourth symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel. The 4th symbol is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel so that it can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the second reel. The symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the small role includes the first symbol as a display symbol of the first reel, and the first combination is based on the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the first reel. The winning combination is set to be confirmed regardless of the symbols displayed at the display positions on the winning determination line of the second reel and the third reel, and the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the second small role is: The second design As a display symbol of the first reel and the fourth symbol as a display symbol of the second reel, based on the symbols displayed at the display positions on the winning determination line of the first reel and the second reel. , The winning combination is set so as to be determined regardless of the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the third reel, and the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the third small role is 3 symbols are included as display symbols of the first reel, and the winning is determined based on the symbols displayed at the display positions on the winning determination line of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel. The winning determination line setting means sets the display position of the first reel and the display position of the second reel as the winning determination line, and displays the third reel. A plurality of first winning determination lines having different positions, and one or a plurality of second winning determination lines having different display positions of the first reel from any of the plurality of first winning determination lines, and the internal lottery means , When the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are won, and when the first small combination and the second small combination are won An internal lottery is performed so that there is a case, and in the game in which the reel control means wins the first small role, the second small role, and the third small role in duplicate, When the stop operation is performed in a specific operation order, the reels are stopped so that the first winning combination or the second winning combination overlaps in a plurality of first winning determination lines, The reel stop operation is performed in an operation order different from the specific operation order. Each reel is stopped so that the first small combination, the second small combination, or the third small combination wins independently in one of the second winning determination lines. In a game in which the second small role and the second small role are won, when the stop operation of each reel is performed in the specific operation order, the first small role or the second small role When the reels are stopped so that each of them wins independently in one of the second winning determination lines, and the stop operation of each reel is performed in an operation order different from the specific operation order, the first small The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stops each reel so that the winning combination or the second small winning combination is won in a plurality of first winning determination lines.

  In the present invention, the stop operation of the first reel to the third reel is performed in a specific operation order, and the stop operation of the first reel to the third reel is performed in an operation order different from the specific operation order. The winning determination line on which the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are winning is changed. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game specification in which a winning condition for a winning combination is changed according to the reel stop order.

  Further, according to the present invention, whether or not the first small combination or the second small combination wins repeatedly on a plurality of winning determination lines changes according to the order of the stop operation of the first reel to the third reel. It has become. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the number of game media to be paid out in accordance with the stop order of the reels without changing the payout of the small combination.

  (2) The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes an effect control means for causing the effect device to execute an effect of informing the stop operation order regarding the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel under a predetermined condition. You may do it.

  In this way, it becomes possible to adjust the acquisition status of the player's game medium by controlling the execution frequency of the effect.

  (3) The gaming machine of the present invention further includes a game state transition control means for shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states, and the winning determination line setting means sets the winning determination line according to the gaming state. The plurality of first winning determination lines and the one or more second winning determination lines are set as the winning determination lines in a specific gaming state among the plurality of types of gaming states. Also good.

  In this way, the acquisition status of game media in a specific game state can be changed according to the stop order of the reels, and monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  (4) In the present invention, the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, and the outer periphery of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface A display window for displaying a part of the surface, and the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel, and the fourth reel is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel. A program for a gaming machine in which symbols are arranged, and a winning determination line setting means for setting a winning determination line for each game by combining display positions of each reel visually recognized through the display window; Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination, a second small combination, and a third small combination are appropriate, the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel Is rotated for each game and a stop operation is triggered. A reel control means for controlling each reel so that a symbol is displayed at a display position of each reel in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, the first reel, the second reel, and the In a state where all of the third reels are stopped, based on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won, and a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination. , At least one of the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination, based on the fact that the combination is displayed on the winning determination line. The gaming machine computer is used as a payout control means for controlling the payout device to pay out the game medium according to the payout of the winning combination and the number of winning determination lines won by the winning combination based on the fact that the winning combination is won. Function The first symbol and the second symbol can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the first reel. Arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the fourth symbol of the second reel is arranged so that it can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the second reel. The symbol combination that is arranged on the outer peripheral surface and indicates the winning pattern of the first small role includes the first symbol as a display symbol of the first reel, at a display position on the winning determination line of the first reel. Based on the displayed symbols, the second reel and the third reel are set so as to be confirmed regardless of the symbols displayed at the display positions on the winning determination line. The symbol combination indicating the winning style of the small role includes the second symbol as a display symbol of the first reel and the fourth symbol as a display symbol of the second reel. The winning combination of the first reel and the second reel Based on the symbol displayed at the display position on the determination line, the winning is set regardless of the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the third reel. The symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the three small roles includes the third symbol as a display symbol of the first reel, and the display positions on the winning determination line of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel. The winning determination line setting means sets the first reel display position and the second reel table as the winning determination line. A plurality of first winning determination lines whose positions are common to each other and whose third reel display positions are different from each other, and one or a plurality of second winning determinations whose display positions of the first reel are different from any of the plurality of first winning determination lines. A line is set, and the internal lottery means wins the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination, and the first small combination and the An internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the second small combination is won in duplicate, and the reel control means includes the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination. In a game won in duplicate, when the stop operation of each reel is performed in a specific operation order, the first small combination or the second small combination is duplicated in a plurality of first winning determination lines. Stop each reel to win and stop each reel. However, when the operation order is different from the specific operation order, the first small combination, the second small combination, or the third small combination is alone in one of the second winning determination lines. In a game where each reel is stopped so that the first prize and the second prize are won in duplicate, the reels are stopped in the specific operation order. The reels are stopped so that the first winning combination or the second winning combination alone wins in one of the second winning determination lines, and the stop operation of each reel is the specific operation order. The present invention relates to a program for stopping each reel so that the first small combination or the second small combination wins redundantly in a plurality of first winning determination lines when they are performed in different operation orders.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium of the present invention, the aspects shown in the above (2) to (3) can be adopted as appropriate, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (3). Also good.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning determination line set by combining the display positions of the symbols in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the winning determination line corresponds to a predetermined role. In the case of a symbol combination, a medal is paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three or two, and a winning determination line that is activated according to the prescribed insertion number is provided. Is different. Specifically, in a game in which the prescribed number of insertions is set to three, the five winning determination lines L1a to L5a shown in FIG. 2A are activated based on the insertion of three medals. Then, in a game in which the prescribed insertion number is set to two, the five winning determination lines L1b to L5b shown in FIG. 2B are validated based on the insertion of two medals.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. A start lever (rotation start operation means) SL for performing the operation, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate on the control board by driving the step motor, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a game control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes a setting change means 103, an insertion acceptance means 105, a winning determination line setting means 107, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay. It includes a processing means 160, a gaming state transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means 190.

  The setting changing unit 103 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 196 based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, the set value storage unit 196 is configured to store any one of six levels of setting values from setting 1 (minimum setting value) to setting 6 (maximum setting value). In the present embodiment, the setting change unit 103 controls the gaming machine to the setting change permission state using the setting change permission condition that the power is turned on while the setting change switch 250 is operated. When the reset switch 260 is activated in the setting change permission state, the setting change unit 103 receives the input signal from the reset switch 260 every time the setting change unit 103 receives the setting 1 → setting 2 →... Setting 6 → The set values are changed cyclically in the order of setting 1 →. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permission state is set as a setting confirmation condition, and the setting value is confirmed based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by pressing the start lever SL. Let

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the fact that two or three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions are inserted, the first receiving lever 105 for the start lever (rotation start operating means) SL. A process of permitting the rotation start operation of the reels R1 to R3 is performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 limits the specified insertion number (two or three) in accordance with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. The inserted medal is set to the inserted state. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals are credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 causes the specified insertion number ( The credited medals are set to the inserted state up to 2 or 3).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state (RB establishment state), and the bonus state (RB state: specific game state) can be set as the gaming state. In the normal state and the RB establishment state, the prescribed insertion number is set to 3 and the medal insertion is accepted, and in the RB state, the prescribed insertion number is set to 2 and the medal insertion is accepted.

  The winning determination line setting means 107 sets a winning determination line for each game, which is a combination of the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of each reel viewed through the display window DW shown in FIG.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning determination line setting means 107 varies the winning determination line to be activated according to the specified number of insertions, and when the specified number of insertions is three, FIG. When the winning determination lines L1a to L5a shown in (A) are validated and the prescribed number of insertions is two, the winning judgment lines L1b to L5b shown in FIG. 2 (B) are validated. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state and the RB establishment state, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when the gaming state is the RB state, the prescribed insertion number is set to two. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state and the RB establishment state, the winning determination lines L1a to L5a shown in FIG. 2A are validated, and when the gaming state is the RB state, FIG. The winning determination lines L1b to L5b shown in FIG. 2 (B) are activated.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated by a player pressing a start lever (rotation start operation means) SL. A lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. 4 for each of six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6. Yes. The lottery table A to lottery table C in FIG. 4 show examples of arbitrary setting values among the six levels of setting values. In each lottery table, for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), replay, small role (bell, cherry, special small role 1, special small role 2), regular Any of various combinations such as bonus (RB) or loss is associated. In the lottery table selection process, one of the lottery tables A to C is selected as the lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the set value stored in the set value storage unit 196 and the gaming state. By adjusting the winning probability of the role.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game, and the acquired random value is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the stored lottery table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag setting state determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag). State, on state). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a game without carrying the winning state for the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (carry-over impossibility flag) that is cleared (reset to the non-winning state) each time is completed is prepared. RB is a role associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and other roles (small role and replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, if the RB does not win in a game in which the lottery flag corresponding to the RB is set to the winning state, the winning state of the lottery flag corresponding to the RB is carried over to the next game. The lottery flags corresponding to the roles other than the RB (small role and replay) are cleared every time one game is finished, regardless of whether or not a prize has been won, even if the winning state is set (in a non-winning state) Reset) is performed.

  The reel control means 130 controls the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing a start lever (rotation start operation means) SL (rotation start operation). Corresponding to a reel that is rotating in a state in which the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotational speed that is about 80 revolutions per minute). Control is performed to permit the pressing operation (stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor are set to the lottery flag setting state (result of the internal lottery). Control to stop accordingly.

  Then, the reel controller 130 allows the player to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the pressing operations (stopping operations) on the stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 are permitted (validated). When 240 is activated, the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240, whereby the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control to stop each reel.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2, and the stop button B3 Pressing corresponds to a stop operation of the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  Here, in the stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected), Correspondence with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. In the present embodiment, a stop control table is provided for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 including a photosensor, and the reel control unit 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel rotates once. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the stop control table, when the lottery flags associated with two or more different combinations are set in the winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> regular bonus> small role”, and the reel control means 130 has a case where the lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state. In accordance with the priority order set for each winning combination, the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the winning combination with the higher priority are displayed on the winning determination line in preference to the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination with the lower priority. Control to stop the reel is performed. When a lottery flag associated with two or more kinds of small roles is set to a winning state, priority is set according to a predetermined payout for each small role, and the higher the payout is, The priority is set to be higher.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state is stopped on the winning determination line (so that the winning combination can be won). It is. On the other hand, the kicking process means that the reel corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state does not stop on the valid winning determination line (so that the non-winning combination cannot be won) This is a control process to be stopped. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the reels that have already stopped (display symbols) in order to realize the pull-in processing and kicking processing. The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control state is set. That is, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required from when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops is in the range of 0 to 4 frames ( (Predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the button is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is determined to win if it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames relative to the display position (upper, middle, lower) on the winning determination line. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, the winning determination line that is valid when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols that are stopped at the time is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol “RP”, the cherry symbol (first symbol) “CH” are applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. ”, RB symbol (second symbol)“ BAR ”, special symbol (third symbol)“ blue 7 ”, bell symbol (fourth symbol)“ BL ”and the like are arranged. Then, depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 6, regular bonus (RB), replay, bell, cherry (first small role), special A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there is a winning combination for a small combination 1 (second small combination) and a special small combination 2 (third small combination). In addition, “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 6 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, a winning process is executed. As the winning process, a process for paying out medals, a replay process, a process for shifting a game state, and the like are executed. For example, when a small combination wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process. When a replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process, and when a regular bonus is won. Processing for shifting the gaming state is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on the payout preset for each combination and the number of winning determination lines that the small combination has won. Control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (payout device) the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when one kind of small role is won in multiple games in a single game, the number of winning determination lines that the small role has won twice is included in the payout of the winning small role. The number of medals to be paid out is determined as the number of medals to be paid out, and when multiple types of small roles win in different winning judgment lines in one game, It is determined as the number of payouts.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. In this embodiment, no payout is set for the replay and regular bonus (RB), and when the replay or RB wins as a result of the game, the hopper unit 320 does not pay out medals. Then, a process (0 sheet process) is performed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, a medal with the same specified number of insertions as in the previous game is automatically put into the inserted state without using the player's handed medal (including credit medal). The set automatic insertion process is performed, and the game machine waits for the rotation start operation (the press operation of the start lever SL by the player) in the next game with the same winning determination line as that of the previous game enabled. Is set.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to transition the gaming state between the normal state, the RB establishment state, and the RB state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are established, transitioning the gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the RB establishment state is possible. Further, in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table A shown in FIG. 4 in which RB, cherry, bell, and replay are set as internal lottery targets.

  The RB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the RB is won in the internal lottery. In the RB establishment state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table B in which the RB is excluded from the internal lottery targets. In the RB establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the RB is maintained in the winning state until the RB wins.

  The RB state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “BAR / BAR / BAR” indicating the RB winning pattern is displayed on the winning determination line in the RB establishment state. In the RB state, RB and replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table C in which the winning combination probability of the small combination is set higher than in the normal state and the RB established state. Particularly in the present embodiment, in the lottery table C, cherry, bell, and special small role 1 are won in duplicate, cherry, special small role 1, and special small role 2 are won in duplicate, cherry and special small portion. Correspondence between each small role and the random number value is set so that there is a case where the winning combination 1 is duplicated.

  The RB state is continued until a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) of winning a small role is achieved or a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of bonus game is performed, and any of the conditions is achieved. Then, the control for terminating the RB state and returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  The effect control means 180 uses a display device 330 (an example of an effect device) such as a lamp, LED, or liquid crystal display based on the effect data selected with reference to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 195. Control relating to the sound effect to be performed using the display effect to be performed and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of various game events such as insertion of medals, operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, changes in game state, By changing the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is boosted or effect control is performed to assist the game.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 performs control for causing the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 under a predetermined condition.

  Specifically, in the game in which the game state is set to the normal state or the RB establishment state, the effect lottery is performed for each game, and the AT stored in the AT flag storage unit 197 is based on the result of the effect lottery. The setting state of the flag is changed between the operating state and the non-operating state. At the time when the gaming state shifts to the RB state, if the setting state of the AT flag at the time of winning the RB is an operating state, the internal lottery in the bonus game in the RB state, Control is performed to display an effect image for notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 on the liquid crystal display LCD when the special small role 2 is won twice or when the cherry and special special role 1 are won simultaneously. In addition, you may make it alert | report the pressing order of stop button B1-B3 by making a lamp light, and you may make it output the audio | voice which alert | reports the pressing order of stop button B1-B3 from a speaker.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 196 is changed by the setting value changing unit 103, the AT flag storage unit is triggered by the pressing operation of the start lever SL for confirming the setting value. The initialization process of 197 is performed, and the setting state of the AT flag is set to a non-operating state.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Next, the features of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the third cherry symbol “CH”, the seventh RB symbol “BAR”, and the twelfth cherry symbol “CH” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. , The 16th RB symbol “BAR” and the 20th RB symbol “BAR” are arranged at intervals of 3 frames or 4 frames. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the cherry symbol “CH” or the RB symbol “BAR” is displayed with respect to the display position on the winning determination line regarding the first reel R1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. Any one of them can be displayed alternatively.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the RB symbol “BAR” of No. 7 and the special symbol “Blue 7” of No. 8 are arranged adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. Has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, bell symbols “BL” are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 at intervals of 3 frames or 4 frames. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the bell symbol “BL” with respect to the display position on any winning determination line regarding the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B2 and B3. "Can be displayed.

  And in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the symbol combination which shows the winning form of cherry, special small combination 1, and special small combination 2 is set as follows.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combination indicating the cherry winning pattern includes the cherry symbol “CH” as the display symbol of the first reel R1, and is displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the first reel R1. Based on the symbol that is present, the winning is determined regardless of the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the second reel R1 and the third reel R3.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combination indicating the winning style of the special small role 1 includes the RB symbol “BAR” as the display symbol of the first reel R1, and the bell symbol “BL” of the second reel R2. A symbol displayed as a display symbol and displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the third reel R3 based on the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2. Regardless of whether or not the winning is set.

  Finally, the symbol combination indicating the special winning combination 2 includes the special symbol “blue 7” as the display symbol of the first reel R1, and the bell symbol “BL” as the indication of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. The winning combination is determined based on the symbols included in the symbols and displayed at the display positions on the winning determination lines of the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the RB state, as shown in FIG. 7, cherry, bell, special small role 1, and special small role 2 are changed to cherry, bell, and special small role. A small role group A (first small role group) composed of 1, a small role group B (second small role group) composed of cherry, special small role 1, and special small role 2, and cherry In addition, the small lot group C (third small role group) composed of the special small roles 1 is classified, and an individual lottery value is associated with each small role group to perform internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the setting of the winning determination line is different from the normal state and the RB established state by setting the prescribed number of insertions relating to the game in the RB state to two. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, three winning determination lines in which the display position of the first reel R1 and the display position of the second reel R2 are common to each other and the display positions of the third reel R3 are different from each other. (First Winning Determination Line) Two winning determination lines (second winning lines) in which the display position of the first reel R1 and the display position of the second reel R2 are different from any of the winning determination lines L1b, L4b, L5b and the winning determination lines L1b, L4b, L5b. Winning determination lines) L2b and L3b are set as winning determination lines in the game in the RB state.

  In the present embodiment, the first reel R1 is configured so that the number of medals paid out changes according to the type of the small role group won in the internal lottery in the RB state game and the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. -A method of changing the stop mode of the third reel R3 is adopted.

  First, a case where the small role group A is won in the internal lottery in the game in the RB state, that is, a case where cherry, bell, and special small role 1 are won simultaneously will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the small role group A is won, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped so that 15 medals are paid out regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  Specifically, for the first reel R1, when the stop button B1 is pressed, 0 to 4 frames of the bell symbol “BL”, the cherry symbol “CH”, and the RB symbol “BAR” with respect to the middle row. Is stopped so that symbols existing within the pull-in range are displayed in the middle. Further, the second reel R2 is stopped so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2, and the third reel R3 is also controlled regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B3. Then, the third reel R3 is stopped so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the middle display position of each reel, the bell wins in the winning determination line L1b. In this case, in one winning determination line, 15 bells are paid out separately, so the number of medals to be paid out is 15.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed at the middle display position of the first reel R1, the cherry is won on the winning determination lines L1b, L4b, and L5b. In this case, in the three winning determination lines, five cherries with a payout are duplicated, so the number of medals to be paid out is 15.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the RB symbol “BAR” is displayed at the middle display position of the first reel R1, and the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the middle display position of the second reel R2. Then, the special small combination 1 wins in the winning determination lines L1b, L4b, L5b. In this case as well, the special winning combination 1 with five payouts in the three winning determination lines is duplicated, so the number of medals to be paid out is 15.

  Next, the case where the small role group B is won in the internal lottery in the RB state game, that is, the case where the cherry, the special small role 1, and the special small role 2 are won simultaneously will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the small role group B is won, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that 15 medals are paid out when the stop button B1 is pressed prior to the stop buttons B2 and B3. When one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 is pressed prior to the stop button B1, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped so that five medals are paid out.

  First, when the stop button B1 is pressed prior to the stop buttons B2 and B3, among the bell symbol “BL”, the cherry symbol “CH”, and the RB symbol “BAR” with respect to the middle stage when the stop button B1 is pressed. The first reel R1 is stopped so that symbols existing in the drawing range of 0 frame to 4 frames are displayed in the middle stage. When the first reel R1 is stopped, both the cherry symbol “CH” or the RB symbol “BAR” and the special symbol “blue 7” are 0 with respect to the middle stage, depending on the pressing timing of the stop button B1. In this embodiment, priority is given to the winning of cherries and special small roles 1 where the number of medals to be paid out is higher than the winning time of special small roles 2 in this embodiment. Then, the first reel R1 is stopped so that the cherry symbol “CH” and the RB symbol “BAR” are displayed in the middle. Further, the second reel R2 is stopped so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2, and the third reel R3 is also controlled regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B3. Then, the third reel R3 is stopped so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 8A or FIG. 8B, either the cherry or the special small part 1 wins a prize on the three winning determination lines L1b, L4b, and L5b, so that the medal The number of payouts is 15.

  On the other hand, when one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 is pressed prior to the stop button B1, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are the upper position or the winning determination line L3b that is the display position on the winning determination line L2b. In the lower stage, which is the upper display position, the bell symbols “BL” are stopped so as to be displayed together on the same winning determination line. The stop mode of the first reel R1 changes depending on whether the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the upper or lower display position with respect to the second reel R2 or the third reel R3.

  For example, regarding the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, when the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the upper row, the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the upper row is reached when the stop button B1 is pressed. If the RB symbol “BAR” or the special symbol “blue 7” exists, the first reel R1 is stopped so that the RB symbol “BAR” or the special symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the upper stage. As shown in FIG. 8 (F) or FIG. 8 (H), the special small combination 1 or special small combination 2 wins in the winning determination line L2b. In addition, regarding the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the upper stage, and when the stop button B1 is pressed, within the drawing range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the upper stage. If the RB symbol “BAR” and the special symbol “Blue 7” do not exist, the first reel R1 is stopped so that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the upper stage, as shown in FIG. Then, a cherry wins at the winning determination line L2b.

  In addition, for example, when the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the lower row for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, when the stop button B1 is pressed, within the drawing range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the lower row. If the RB symbol “BAR” or the special symbol “Blue 7” exists in the, the first reel R1 is stopped so that the RB symbol “BAR” or the special symbol “Blue 7” is displayed in the lower row, As shown in FIG. 8 (G) or FIG. 8 (I), the special small combination 1 or special small combination 2 wins in the winning determination line L3b. In addition, regarding the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the lower stage, and when the stop button B1 is pressed, within the pull-in range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the lower stage. If the RB symbol “BAR” and the special symbol “Blue 7” do not exist, the first reel R1 is stopped so that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the lower row, as shown in FIG. Then, a cherry wins at the winning determination line L3b.

  In this way, at the time of cherry winning, as shown in FIG. 8D or FIG. 8E, in the winning determination line of any one of the winning determination lines L2b and L3b, the winning combination with five payouts is a single winning. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out becomes 5. Also, at the time of winning the special small role 1 or special small role 2, as shown in FIG. 8 (F), FIG. 8 (G), FIG. 8 (H), or FIG. 8 (I), the winning determination line L2b, In any one of the winning determination lines of L3b, the winning combination with five payouts is won alone, and the number of medals to be paid out is five.

  Next, the case where the small role group C is won in the internal lottery in the RB state game, that is, the case where the cherry and the special small role 1 are won simultaneously will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the small role group C is won, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that five medals are paid out when the stop button B1 is pressed prior to the stop buttons B2 and B3. When one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 is pressed prior to the stop button B1, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped so that 15 medals are paid out.

  First, when the stop button B1 is pressed prior to the stop buttons B2 and B3, 0 to 4 frames of the cherry symbol “CH” and the RB symbol “BAR” with respect to the upper stage or the lower stage when the stop button B1 is pressed. The first reel R1 is stopped so that symbols existing within the pull-in range are displayed in the upper or lower stage. In addition, for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, the cherry symbol “CH” or the RB symbol “BAR” is displayed for the first reel R1 in the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B2 and B3. The bell symbol “BL” is stopped at the display position on the same winning determination line as the winning determination line.

  In this case, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped in the manner shown in any of FIGS. 8D, 8E, 8F, or 8G. When the cherry or the special small role 1 wins a single prize on any one of the winning judgment lines L2b and L3b, the number of medals to be paid out becomes five.

  On the other hand, when one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 is pressed prior to the stop button B1, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 have a bell symbol in the middle, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B2 and B3. Stop so that “BL” is displayed. For the first reel R1, when the stop button B1 is pressed, the symbols present in the drawing range of 0 to 4 frames of the cherry symbol “CH” and the RB symbol “BAR” are displayed in the middle row. Stop to be displayed.

  In this case, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped in the manner shown in FIG. 8B or FIG. Duplicate winnings in the lines L1b, L4b, and L5b result in 15 medals being paid out.

  According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, when the small role group A is elected, the player is allowed to acquire 15 medals regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. When group B is won, 15 medals are acquired by first pressing stop button B1, and 5 medals are given to the player by pressing either stop button B2 or B3 first. When the small role group C wins, the player presses the stop button B1 first, thereby causing the player to acquire five medals and presses one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 first. As a result, the player can win 15 medals.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning condition for the small role is changed in correspondence with the result of the internal lottery and the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the appropriate stop button B1 corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. By predicting the order of pressing B3, it is possible to realize a game specification that can aim to acquire more medals and attract the player's interest strongly. In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of winning determination lines on which cherries and special small roles 1 win is changed according to the order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, so that the payout of the small portion is changed. The medal payout number can be changed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  By the way, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the small role group B is won, the stop button B2, B3 is first pressed, or when the small role group C is won, the stop button B1 is first set. If the button is pressed, the number of medals acquired in the RB state decreases.

  Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment employs a technique for assisting the winning of a small role by executing a notification effect informing the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 in accordance with the result of the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. doing. In this way, an appropriate pressing operation can be performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3, so that the number of medals acquired in the RB state can be dramatically improved.

  Specifically, in the game in the normal state and the RB established state, an effect lottery that varies the setting state of the AT flag is performed, and when the AT flag is inactive, the AT flag is set in the active state. A first effect lottery that determines whether or not to set is performed, and when the AT flag is in an activated state, a second effect lottery that determines whether or not the AT flag is set to an inactivated state is performed. Then, in accordance with the set state of the AT flag at the time of winning the RB, execution control of the notification effect in the bonus game in the RB state is performed. For example, when the setting state of the AT flag at the time of winning the RB is inactive, the execution of the notification effect is prohibited, and when the setting state of the AT flag at the time of winning the RB is active, the RB Based on the winning of the small role group B or the small role group C in the bonus game in the state, the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 with the number of payout medals of 15 corresponding to the selected small role group is changed. The effect to notify is executed. In this way, the number of medals earned in the RB state can be influenced by changing whether or not the notification effect is executed in the bonus game in the RB state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a notification effect, an effect image that notifies the stop button to be pressed first among the stop buttons B1 to B3 according to the result of the internal lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal display. For example, when the small role group B is won, the effect image shown in FIG. 9A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the stop button B1 should be pressed first. Further, for example, when the small role group C is won, the effect image shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the stop button B3 should be pressed first. Further, as the notification effect, the lamp may be turned on in correspondence with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, or the sound may be output from the speaker in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, when the small role group B is won, only when the stop button B1 is pressed first, the number of medals to be paid out becomes 15. When the small role group C is won, any of the stop buttons B2 and B3 The case where the number of medals to be paid out is 15 as an example is described only when the first is pressed, but when the small role group B is elected, one of the stop buttons B2 and B3 is pressed first. Only in the case, the number of medals to be paid out is 15, and when the small role group C is elected, the first reel R1 is set so that the number of medals to be paid out is 15 only when the stop button B1 is pressed first. The third reel R3 may be stopped.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the symbol design “BL” is set as the display symbol of the second reel R2 in the symbol combination indicating the winning style of the special bonus 1 and the symbol combination indicating the winning style of the special bonus 2 is used. As an example, as long as the symbol is arranged on the second reel R2 so as to be displayed at an arbitrary display position regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2, the replay symbol “BL” is not limited to the bell symbol “BL”. “RP” may be set as the display symbol of the second reel R2.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the display symbol of the second reel R2 and the display symbol of the third reel R3 are the same in the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the special small role 2 has been described as an example. The display design of the reel R2 and the display design of the third reel R3 may be different. However, the display symbol of the third reel R3 in the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the special small role 2 is arranged on the third reel R3 so that it can be displayed at an arbitrary display position regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B3. The displayed symbol of the third reel R3 in the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the special small role 2 can be the replay symbol “RP”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a case where a regular bonus state that ends when the number of games has reached a predetermined number or the number of wins for a small role has reached a predetermined number is set as an example of the specific gaming state. As explained, the big bonus state that ends when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds a predetermined number or the single bonus state that ends when one bonus game is played are set as specific game states. You may make it do. However, the role that triggers the transition to the big bonus state and the role that triggers the transition to the single bonus state are handled differently, and the role that triggers the transition to the big bonus state is associated with the carry-over flag. The combination that becomes a trigger for the transition to the single bonus state is associated with the carry-over impossible flag.

  Of the winning determination lines L1b to L5b when the prescribed number of insertions is set to 2 in the above embodiment, any one of the winning determination lines L1b, L4b, and L5b corresponding to the first winning determination line of the present invention. May be omitted, and one of the winning determination lines L2b and L3b corresponding to the second winning determination line of the present invention may be omitted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of the notification effect is controlled according to the setting state of the AT flag at the time of winning the RB has been described as an example. However, in the bonus game in the RB state, When the winning group C is elected, an effect lottery to win with a predetermined probability is performed, and when winning in the effect lottery, a notification effect corresponding to the elected small role group may be executed.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning determination line in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the small role group in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a display example of the effect image in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1a to L5a, L1b to L5b winning determination line, DS game information display section,
LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 103 setting change means, 105 input acceptance means,
107 winning determination line setting means, 110 random number generating means, 120 internal lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means, 195 production table storage means,
196 set value storage means, 197 AT flag storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 250 setting change switch, 260 reset switch,
310 reel unit, 315 reel index, 320 hopper unit,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (5)

A first reel, a second reel, and a third reel having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A display window for displaying a part of the outer peripheral surface of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel;
A winning determination line setting means for setting a winning determination line for each game by combining the display positions of each reel visually recognized through the display window;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a first small combination, a second small combination, and a third small combination;
The first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are rotated for each game, and a symbol is displayed at the display position of each reel in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger. Reel control means for controlling each reel to stop,
In a state where all of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are stopped, it is determined whether or not a winning combination is won based on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line, A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern is displayed on the winning determination line;
Based on the fact that at least one of the first small role, the second small role, and the third small role has won, the dividend of the winning small role and the number of winning determination lines where the small role has won A game machine comprising payout control means for controlling the payout device to pay out game media according to
The first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel.
The first reel and the second symbol can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the first reel. Are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of
A fourth pattern is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel,
The fourth symbol is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel so that it can be displayed at the display position on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the second reel.
The symbol combination indicating the winning style of the first small role includes the first symbol as a display symbol of the first reel, and is based on the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the first reel. The winning is set regardless of the symbols displayed at the display positions on the winning determination line of the second reel and the third reel,
The symbol combination indicating the winning form of the second small role includes the second symbol as a display symbol of the first reel and the fourth symbol as a display symbol of the second reel, the first reel and the first reel Based on the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the two reels, the winning is set regardless of the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning determination line of the third reel. And
The symbol combination indicating the winning style of the third small role includes the third symbol as a display symbol of the first reel, and on the winning determination line of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel. Based on the design displayed in the display position, the winning is set to be confirmed,
The winning determination line setting means is
The winning determination lines include a plurality of first winning determination lines having a display position of the first reel and a display position of the second reel and different from each other, and a plurality of first winning determination lines. In each case, one or a plurality of second winning determination lines having different display positions of the first reel are set,
The internal lottery means
When the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are won, and when the first small combination and the second small combination are won So that there is an internal lottery
The reel control means is
When the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are won in succession, a first specific operation order is set, and the first small combination and the second small combination are set. A second specific operation order that is different from the first specific operation order is set when
In a game in which the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are won, the stop operation of each reel is performed in the first specific operation order . Each reel is stopped so that the first small combination or the second small combination is won in a plurality of first winning determination lines, and the stop operation of each reel is the first specific operation order . Are performed in a different order of operation, each reel is arranged so that the first, second or third small combination wins alone in one of the second winning determination lines. Stop,
In a game in which the first small combination and the second small combination are won, the first stop is performed when the operation of stopping each reel is performed in an operation order different from the second specific operation order . When each reel is stopped so that the second winning combination or the second winning combination alone wins in one of the second winning determination lines, the stopping operation of each reel is performed in the second specific operation order. In addition, each of the reels is stopped so that the first small combination or the second small combination is repeatedly won in a plurality of first winning determination lines. In claim 1,
An amusement machine, further comprising an effect control means for causing an effect device to execute an effect of informing a stop operation order related to the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel under a predetermined condition. In claim 1 or 2,
It further comprises a gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states,
The winning determination line setting means is
The winning determination line is varied in accordance with the gaming state, and among the plurality of types of gaming states, the winning determination line in a specific gaming state is the plurality of first winning determination lines and the one or more second A gaming machine characterized by setting a winning determination line. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the winning determination line;
A gaming machine comprising a payout control means for determining the number of payouts of game media according to the payout of a winning combination and the number of winning determination lines won by the winning combination based on the winning of the winning combination. There,
Based on the stop mode of the specific reel as the small role, a specific small role is set that determines the winning regardless of the stop mode of reels other than the specific reel,
As a symbol display position on the specific reel, a first display position that is a display position on a plurality of winning determination lines, and a second display position that is a display position on a smaller number of winning determination lines than the first display position, Is provided,
The internal lottery means
Perform internal lottery so that there are multiple types of winning modes for the specific small role,
The reel control means is
In the winning mode in which a specific operation order is set according to the winning mode of the specific small role and the specific operation sequence is associated , when a stop operation is performed in the specific operation sequence according to the winning mode, The stop position of the specific reel is determined so that the symbols constituting the winning pattern are displayed at the first display position in preference to the second display position, and stopped in a different order from the specific operation order according to the winning mode. When the operation is performed, the stop position of the specific reel is determined so that the symbols constituting the winning form of the specific small role are displayed at the second display position in preference to the first display position. To play. In claim 4,
As the winning mode of the specific small role, the first winning mode in which the specific small role wins overlapping with other small roles and at least one of the types and number of the small roles winning redundantly with the specific small role is different. And the second winning aspect,
The reel control means is
When the result of the internal lottery is the first winning mode, when the stop operation is performed in the first operation order, it is determined that the stop operation is performed in the specific operation order corresponding to the first winning mode, When the stop operation is performed in two operation orders, it is determined that the stop operation has been performed in an order different from the specific operation order according to the first winning aspect ,
When the result of the internal lottery is the second winning mode, when the stop operation is performed in the second operation order, it is determined that the stop operation is performed in the specific operation order corresponding to the second winning mode, When a stop operation is performed in one operation order, it is determined that the stop operation is performed in an order different from the specific operation order according to the second winning aspect .

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