JP5409548B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine configured to be capable of generating RT (replay time) games.

  In general, a spinning-type gaming machine performs lottery (internal lottery) related to the role triggered by the operation of the start lever, and starts rotating a plurality of spinning cylinders with various designs, corresponding to each spinning cylinder. In response to the operation of the provided stop button, the rotating drum is stopped at the target position. Then, the game result is derived and displayed by a combination of symbols when each cylinder is stopped, and a game value corresponding to the game result is given to the player. Examples of the game value include payout of a predetermined number of game media (for example, game medals) and re-games.

  The above-mentioned “re-game” does not depend on the insertion of game medals (including the use of game medals for games by operating buttons or other devices related to storage devices (so-called “credit” function)) The one that can play the game next time. In particular, in recent years, when the above-mentioned replay is used to enter a specific game state, there is a high probability that a specific symbol combination (replay role) that gives a regame is derived and displayed as a game result rather than the normal game state. 2. Description of the Related Art A spinning-type game machine configured to generate an RT (replay time) game placed under a state is known (for example, Patent Document 1 below). During this RT game, re-games are frequently given, so that the player can advance the game without reducing game medals.

  By the way, when a re-game occurs, a game medal is automatically inserted, so there are cases where a player accidentally inserts a game medal or operates a bet button and performs a wasteful operation. is there. For this reason, using rendition means, information about replays such as the fact that the replay role is displayed as a game result and the fact that a game medal by replaying is being automatically inserted, sound effects and lamps from the speaker What is notified by the light production by is common. In this type of spinning machine, a predetermined standby time is provided in order to secure the effect time required for the effect processing operation related to the re-game granting as described above. Then, after the standby time has elapsed, the operation of the start lever becomes effective, and the player is notified that the next game can be started (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-137430 A JP 2002-95788 A

  However, in a conventional spinning-type game machine, regardless of the game state, the standby time required for the rendition-related effect processing operation is constant, so that re-games are frequently given as during RT games. Under such gaming conditions, there are many players who feel that the waiting time is troublesome. Furthermore, during RT games, re-games are frequently given, so if the standby time is set to the same time width as the normal game state, the game can be advanced without reducing game medals. Although the game state is advantageous to the player, there is a problem that the game digestion speed is reduced and the profit that the player can acquire per unit time is reduced.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a revolving type gaming machine capable of improving the game digestion speed during an RT game while ensuring a standby time required for an effect processing operation related to replay.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.

(1) A rotating device for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the rotating cylinders, having a plurality of rotating cylinders in which various symbols are arranged;
A start switch for starting rotation of each cylinder on condition that a game start condition based on the insertion of game media is satisfied;
A plurality of re-players related to the re-game operation that automatically sets the number of game media provided for the current game and establishes the next game start condition without inserting the game media, triggered by the start operation of the start switch An internal lottery for different types of roles, and a role lottery means for determining the winning role,
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
With the stop operation of the stop switch as a trigger, stop control means for controlling the stop position of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is derived and displayed as the game result;
When the combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result is a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer, a re-play standby state is generated that generates a re-play standby state required for notifying the outside of the combination for a predetermined time. Means,
Re-game operation means for automatically injecting the number of game media provided for the current game and operating the re-game on the condition that the re-play standby state has ended;
Re-game automatic input standby state generating means for generating a re-game automatic input standby state required for notifying the outside that the game medium relating to the re-game is automatically input by the re-game operating means; and
Based on a predetermined condition, replay high probability game control means for generating a replay high probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the replaying role by the combination lottery means is higher than the normal game state;
Production means for presenting the production related to the game,
A replay that causes the effect means to present a re-game combination effect that notifies that the combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result during the re-play standby state is a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-play game combination The combination formation effect control means and the automatic throwing effect control for causing the effect means to appear an automatic throwing effect for notifying that the game medium relating to the operation of the replay is being automatically thrown during the replay automatic throwing standby state. Production control means for comprehensively controlling the overall production operation for the production means,
With
At least one of the re-play standby state in the re-game high probability lottery state and the re-play automatic input standby state in the re-play high probability lottery state is generated for a shorter time than in the normal game state. Configured
This is a spinning machine.

(2) The re-game role establishment effect control means causes the effect means to make the re-game role establishment effect different between the re-game high probability lottery state and the normal game state,
The automatic throwing effect control means causes the directing effect to appear differently in the replay high probability lottery state and the normal gaming state,
The above described spinning machine according to (1) above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to set the standby time required for the effect processing operation at the time of granting a re-game during an RT game to be shorter than during other games other than the RT game. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game digestion speed during the RT game while securing the standby time required for the effect processing operation relating to the re-game.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence band of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a control block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing circuit configurations of a main control board and an effect control board shown in FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which illustrated the winning combination classification of the spinning type game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention, the combination of the symbols treated as a winning combination, and the dividend. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the game medal insertion process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the re-game automatic medal insertion process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation start setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the re-game operation start setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion command reception process of the command corresponding | compatible process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the winning information command reception process in FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, an example of a spinning-reel game machine using a game medal as a game medium will be described.

<Mechanical configuration: FIGS. 1 and 2>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a rotating type gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine housing 1 for housing various gaming parts used for gaming, and a front side of the gaming machine housing 1. And a front door 2 attached to be freely opened and closed.

  The front door 2 is provided with a first display window 3 substantially in the center and a second display window 4 on the upper side thereof.

  The first display window 3 on the lower side is a rotator visual recognition unit, and the rotator 5a, 5b, and 5c (hereinafter referred to as “the rotator 5a” is arranged on the side of the rotator device 210 and three in a row. The left spinning cylinder 5a ”, the spinning cylinder 5b are referred to as“ middle spinning cylinder 5b ”, and the spinning cylinder 5c is referred to as“ right spinning cylinder 5c ”). It is provided as follows. A game result is derived and displayed by a combination of symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b and 5c are stopped.

  Each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is formed with a symbol arrangement band in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the outer periphery thereof. These spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are rotationally driven by spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 4) each composed of a pulse motor, whereby each symbol is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 2, the symbol arrangement | sequence band 200 which each spinning cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c has is illustrated. The symbol arrangement band “1ST” shown in the figure corresponds to the left rotating cylinder 5a, the symbol arrangement band “2ND” corresponds to the middle rotation cylinder 5b, and the symbol arrangement band “3RD” corresponds to the right rotation cylinder 5c.

  In the symbol array band 200, a plurality of types of symbols (component symbol) for configuring a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as “winning winning combination”) by internal lottery are displayed (internal lottery). The details of the type of winning combination (winning role type) and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination will be described later). The types of symbols in this embodiment include red 7 (reference numeral 31), replay (reference numeral 32), bell (reference numeral 33), watermelon (reference numeral 34), cherry (reference numeral 35), and BAR (reference numeral). 36), a total of 7 types of blanks (reference numeral 37) are adopted, and these symbols are arranged in a total of 21 frames in the rotation direction of the rotating drum, and frame numbers 0 to 20 are arranged along the symbol arrangement order ( Symbol number) is assigned.

  Referring again to FIG. 1, the reel visual recognition section 3 has a winning line that crosses diagonally from the upper left to the lower right, a winning line that diagonally crosses from the lower left to the upper right, and a winning line that crosses the upper stage horizontally. In other words, a total of five winning lines 3a, a winning line that crosses the middle stage in the horizontal direction and a winning line that crosses the lower stage in the horizontal direction, are provided, which is a so-called “5-line” machine configuration. These winning lines vary in the number of lines treated as valid according to the number of bets (the number of bets (BET)) for the unit game (one game). On this winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”), the combination of stop symbols when the three spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c in the spinning device 210 are stopped corresponds to the winning combination. The player is given a game value corresponding to the symbol combination on condition that the symbol combination matches. For example, a winning combination with a predetermined amount of game media, specifically, a winning combination with a predetermined number (for example, nine) of paying out game medals is won by internal lottery (internal winning), and the corresponding pattern. When the combination of the game stops on the active winning line (when a combination of symbols that is predetermined to obtain a game value such as a game medal is derived and displayed as a game result) The hopper unit 500 (medal payout device: see FIG. 4) in the body 1 is operated, and the predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. This game medal is necessary when the player starts the game and can be said to have game value.

  The second display window 4 provided on the upper side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3 is a liquid crystal screen visual recognition unit, and a display screen of a liquid crystal display device 6 (LCD unit) as an image display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2. Corresponding to the (liquid crystal screen) 6a, for example, it is formed in a rectangular shape slightly smaller than the rotating cylinder visual recognition part 3. The liquid crystal screen 6a faces the liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 and is provided so that it can be viewed from the player side. On the liquid crystal screen 6a, an effect related to the game is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 6 constitutes an image display device, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plasma display (PDP: Plasma Display Panel), an electronic paper display, or an organic EL display (OELD) may be employed as the image display device. In addition to the image display device, a display device using 7 segments, LEDs, or the like may be used instead of the image display device.

  In addition, on both the left and right sides of the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, there are provided decorative lamp units 13 for producing effects related to the game by light decoration. The decorative lamp unit 13 incorporates an LED (light emitting means) and exhibits a light effect by the type of light emission color and the light emission mode (flashing, lighting, extinguishing, etc.).

  In addition, the stepped portion below the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 has a medal slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium, and a storage device (a game medal inserted into the gaming machine or a game acquired by winning a prize) The number of bets allowed for one game within a range credited by a functional unit (so-called “credit function”) (not shown) that stores medals and can store the number of stored medals by an electromagnetic method. Up to the maximum value (the number of game medals (maximum bet number) that can be inserted for one game. In this embodiment, three game medals are the maximum bet number) There are provided a bet button 8, a 1-bet button 9 that can add pseudo game medals up to the upper limit of the number of bets according to the number of times the button is pressed, a stored medal settlement button 10 for performing credit settlement, and the like. There.

  Further, on the operation panel portion 14 provided in a horizontally long shape below the stepped portion of the spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3, a return button 15 for returning a medal jammed in the medal insertion slot 7, a spinning cylinder 5a, 5b and 5c for starting rotation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and three rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b and 12c for individually stopping the rotation of the respective rotating cylinders 5a, 5b and 5c (left rotating cylinder) Stop button 12a, middle turning cylinder stop button 12b, and right turning cylinder stop button 12c) (hereinafter, these turning cylinder rotation stop buttons may be simply referred to as "rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12"). .

  Note that the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the stored medal settlement button 10, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, and the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are respectively displayed when these buttons are operated. Switches for generating operation detection information (detection signals) (MAX bet switch 8a, 1 bet switch 9a, stored medal settlement switch 10a, spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a, and spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′: FIG. 3). In addition, a medal detection sensor (medal detection sensor 7a: see FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted game medal is provided inside the medal slot 7.

  Below the operation panel unit 14, a decoration panel unit 17 is provided with colors and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine.

  Further, a horizontally long medal tray 18 that is integrally attached to the front door 2 is provided below the decorative panel portion 17, and the medal tray 18 is paid out from the hopper unit 500 (see FIG. 4). A game medal payout opening 19 is provided for discharging the game medals and returned game medals to the front side.

  Furthermore, speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 as sound output units for outputting sound effects relating to the game to the outside.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the current number of bets (the number of game medals inserted) is displayed at a position where the player can easily see (for example, a position in the vicinity of the spinning wheel visual recognition section 3) or at a suitable place on the gaming machine 1. A game medal insertion number display section for displaying, a game medal storage number display section for displaying the number of credits, a game start display section for notifying that the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has become effective, and paying out according to the game result A game medal payout number display section for informing the number of game medals to be played, a game medal insertion display section for informing whether or not a game medal can be accepted, and a re-game for informing that re-game is in operation A display unit and the like are provided. Inside these display units, LEDs or 7 segments are provided, and various kinds of information described above are notified to the player by the display mode by these light generating means.

  In addition, any directing means according to the present invention can function as directing means as long as it is a stimulus transmitting means that can exhibit a directing effect by stimulating the human senses such as vision, hearing, and touch. Typical examples include light generating means such as a decorative lamp unit 13 and LEDs, an effect display device, a sound generating device such as a speaker 16, a vibration device that transmits vibration to the player's body, or a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body. It is an example. The effect display device is a display device appealing to the eye like the image display device and the liquid crystal display device 6, but is different from the image display device in that it also includes a display device that does not depend on an image (for example, a display device with 7 segments). The liquid crystal display device 6 is a typical example of an image display device. However, when the liquid crystal display device is referred to, it refers to a type that mainly displays an image, and an effect is produced by display other than an image such as an LED or a 7-segment display device. What is expressed is included in the concept of the effect display device.

<Control device: FIGS. 3 and 4>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device for a spinning machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a control device for performing game operation control. The same components as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  A control device for a swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 400 (main control means: hereinafter, also referred to as “main control unit 400” as necessary) for overall control of game operation control, Upon receiving an effect control command from the control board 400, an effect control unit 410 (effect control means) that comprehensively controls effect operation control for the image, light, and sound (effect control by the effect means), and an external power source ( A power supply board 440 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from the not shown) is mainly configured. Specifically, the effect control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal control board 460 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 6 as an image display device. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control board 400 has a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAX bet switch 8 a for detecting an operation of the MAX bet button 8, and a 1 bet button via a game relay board 370. 1 bet switch 9a for detecting the operation of 9, a stored medal settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the stored medal settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a for detecting the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and a rotating cylinder The stop switch board 360 on which the rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ are mounted is connected, and the main control board 400 can receive detection signals from these.

  Note that the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, or the stored medal settlement button 10 are provided with LEDs (not shown) therein. The effective period or invalid period of the lever operation or button operation can be notified to the player by the light emission mode (for example, light emission color) of the LED.

  Further, the main control board 400 is connected with the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the rotation apparatus 210 via the rotation relay board 330. The control board 400 can transmit a control signal for driving these rotating drum drive motors.

  Further, the main control board 400 is connected with a rotation position detection sensor (a sensor provided on each rotation cylinder for detecting the current rotation position and rotation state of the rotation cylinder) 212a, 212b, 212c, The main control board 400 can receive the detection signals from these rotating cylinder position detection sensors.

  Further, the hopper unit 500 and the full detection metal fitting 600 are connected to the main control board 400 through a payout relay board 350.

  The hopper unit 500 is provided with a payout control board 450 for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510 and a medal payout sensor 520 for detecting a game medal paid out from the hopper unit 500. The hopper unit 500 is a game medium payout device. Function as. When it is necessary to pay out game medals, the main control board 400 can send a payout control command for designating the payout number to the payout control board 450. When a payout control command is sent from the main control board 400, the payout control board 450 drives and controls the hopper motor 510 to perform payout processing of a specified number of game medals. The paid out game medals are detected by a medal payout sensor 520, and the detection signal is input to the main control board 400.

  The full detection fitting 600 is formed in an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing surplus game medals overflowing from the hopper unit 500, and functions as a monitoring sensor for monitoring the full state of the auxiliary tank. The main control board 400 can receive the detection signal from the full detection metal fitting 600.

  The main control board 400 is connected to a hall computer HC (a computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines) via an external concentration terminal board 310, and the main control board 400 stores predetermined game information in a hall. Transmission to the computer HC is possible.

  Further, a rotating drum setting board 430 is connected to the main control board 400. The rotation setting board 430 is provided with a setting switch (not shown) for changing a “setting” that causes a change in the payout rate, a reset switch (not shown) for releasing a game operation error, and the like. When the setting board 430 detects the operation of each switch, the setting board 430 outputs a detection signal to the main control board 400.

  Furthermore, an effect control board 420 is connected to the main control board 400 via an effect I / F board 340. The main role of the effect control board 420 is to receive an effect control command from the main control board 400, lottery of an effect pattern and transmission of the liquid crystal control command to the liquid crystal control board 460, sound control of the speaker 46, the decorative lamp 13, For example, LED light emission control.

  A liquid crystal control board 460 is connected to the effect control board 420 via an effect I / F board 340. The main role of the liquid crystal control board 460 is reception of a liquid crystal control command from the effect control board 420, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command, and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the circuit configuration and functions related to the main control board 400 and the effect control unit 410 will be specifically described. Here, the effect control unit 410 will be described while paying attention to the effect control board 420 connected to the main control board 400.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit configurations of the main control board 400 and the effect control board 420 shown in FIG. First, the circuit configuration of the main control board 400 will be described.

  The main control board 400 includes a microprocessor with a built-in main CPU 401c and a microcomputer 401 having a main ROM 401a and a main RAM 401b (in this embodiment, an equivalent to the Z80 system is adopted). In addition, an I / O port circuit 402 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards, a counter circuit 403, and an interface (I / F) circuit that mediates exchange of signals with external peripheral boards connected to the main control board 400 404 to 406, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are configured. In the main ROM 401a, in addition to a control program in which a series of gaming machine control procedures are described, a stop table (not shown) describing stop data for stopping control of the rotating cylinder, a role lottery table ( 5), a winning flag setting table (not shown), a winning / dispensing table (not shown) for setting the number of payouts for winning, and the like, predetermined data necessary for game operation control are stored. The main RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory. Internal lottery random values used for a lottery (internal lottery) for determining a winning combination, lottery result information (winning number information, winning flag, etc.), Data necessary for the progress of the game, such as game state information, is stored and used according to the processing state.

  In addition to the main ROM 401a, main RAM 401b, and main CPU 401c, the microcomputer 401 includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d and an interrupt controller circuit 401e that provides an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c. The CTC 401d is a circuit in which an 8-bit counter and a timer are integrated, and adds a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. Therefore, in this embodiment, a timer interrupt is applied to the CPU 401c at a time interval of about 1.5 ms using the CTC 401d.

  The counter circuit 403 is provided with a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers in a certain range in hardware and a sampling circuit that samples random number values at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit. The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit in accordance with the processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value, and uses the random number for lottery related to a combination. A lottery (internal lottery) relating to a combination is a unit game (one game) by rotation of each of the drums 5a, 5b, and 5c by a "role drawing unit" which the main control unit 400 (microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c)) serves as its function unit. ) Is performed based on the internal lottery random number and the combination lottery table shown in FIG.

  The winning lottery means selects and refers to the winning lottery table according to the gaming state, determines which winning area the acquired random number for internal lottery belongs to, and which winning the winning lot or is lost The lottery result information (winning combination information and winning flag) is stored in the main RAM 401b. As a general rule, the lottery result information is cleared for each game.

  The main control board 400 outputs an effect control command as control information that can specify the processing state via an output buffer circuit 404 a included in the I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420. The effect control command is input to the effect control board 420 through the effect I / F board 340 and the input buffer circuit 340a for the main control board 400 provided therein.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are provided. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  The motor drive circuit 407 supplies drive pulse signals for controlling the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c under the control of the microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), and controls the rotation of the rotating drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. Perform stop control.

  In the rotation control of the spinning cylinder, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game medals serving as game start conditions are inserted, and the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed. It is done on the condition. Specifically, the microcomputer 401 confirms that a prescribed number of game medals serving as game start conditions have been inserted based on detection signals from the medal detection sensor 7a, the MAX bet switch 8a, or the 1 bet switch 9a. The game start condition is established. When the operation detection signal input from the rotation rotation start switch 11a is confirmed while the game start condition is established, the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are driven and controlled via the motor drive circuit 407, and each rotation cylinder 5a is controlled. 5b and 5c are started to rotate, and then each cylinder is controlled to rotate at a substantially constant speed. In this way, a rotating operation for rotating each cylinder is realized. On the condition that each spinning cylinder rotates at the substantially constant speed, reception of an operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switch 12a ′, 12b ′, or 12c ′ is valid, and the operation of stopping the spinning cylinder is permitted. It has become so.

  Even when the operation detection signal input from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed while the above game start condition is established, a predetermined time (game start standby time) from when each cylinder in the previous game starts rotating. (Wait time): For example, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, rotation of each of the drums 5a, 5b, and 5c is not started. In other words, a predetermined waiting time is provided until the next turning start is permitted after the turning start of the current game. As a result, the time required for one game is about 4.1 seconds or longer at the shortest. Thus, the reason for suppressing the game digestion speed by limiting the time required for one game is as follows.

  In a spinning-type game machine, strict regulations are provided regarding its performance in order to prevent excessive gambling. For example, if it is a swivel-type gaming machine that has the performance capable of “adjusting harming the fairness of the game”, the certification and type of the gaming machine based on the current laws and regulations on customs sales and business optimization Violating the regulations concerning the examination of the stipulations (Attachment 5 Technical standards related to the 5th torso machines (related to Article 6) (1) (i)), and the torso machines will be installed in pachinko parlors I can't. With this rule, it is possible for a rotating game machine to finish one game in less than the minimum game time (the minimum time required for one game, which is 4.1 seconds in this rule) If it has a good performance, according to the rules, it is “having a performance that allows a game to be played using a number of game medals exceeding the number equivalent to a game fee of approximately 400 yen per minute”. It is said that this is a gaming machine having a performance capable of “adjusting harming the fairness of the game”. For these reasons, the game digestion rate is generally “4.1 seconds or more” per game.

  When the previous game is over, even before the game start waiting time (4.1 seconds in this case) has elapsed, in order for the player to start the next game, the game medals are manually inserted (medal insertion slot). The game medal can be inserted from within the credits by the MAX bet button 8 or the 1 bet button 9, and the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 can also be accepted. Yes. If the game start condition is satisfied and the rotation rotation start lever 11 is operated before the game start standby time elapses, the rotation of each cylinder is started after the game start standby time has elapsed. It is like that.

  Further, the stop control of the rotating spinning cylinder is performed on the condition that the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switch 12a ', 12b' or 12c 'is confirmed. Specifically, when the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′, the microcomputer 401 at that timing (in this embodiment, the spinning cylinder visualizing unit 3). The symbol number (stop operation symbol number) existing on the horizontal line (the position corresponding to the so-called “bottom in the frame”) is acquired, and the stop is performed based on a predetermined stop table (not shown). The number of frames is moved from the operation symbol number to determine how to stop the spinning cylinder, and the stopping operation to stop the spinning cylinder at the target position is realized. The symbol number existing at the specific position is based on the detection signals from the rotation position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c, and monitors how much the rotation is rotating from the current position. It is grasped by this.

  In the stop table described above, stop data is determined in which the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop operation number is determined within the maximum number of frames to be drawn. Specifically, depending on the stop operation timing (stop operation symbol number) of the spinning cylinder, a specific symbol is stopped on the effective winning line, or a specific cylinder is not stopped on the effective winning line. Stop data for stop control is defined. This stop table includes a plurality of types of stop tables that are selected according to the internal lottery result. For example, the stop table for all turn cylinders that collectively determines the number of sliding frames for all turn cylinders, Stop table in which the number of sliding frames of the left turning cylinder 5a is determined (for example, a stop table for the left turning cylinder in which the number of sliding frames of the left rotating cylinder 5a is determined, and a stop table for the middle rotation cylinder in which the number of sliding frames of the middle rotating cylinder 5b is determined. , A right turn cylinder stop table in which the number of sliding frames of the right turn cylinder 5c is determined), and a stop table selected in accordance with a stop operation procedure (at least one of the pressing order and stop operation timing) Etc. are included. Any one of these stop tables is selected based on the internal lottery result, the pressing order, and the stop operation timing. With such a stop table, so-called “retraction control” is realized.

  This “pull-in control” is, as is conventionally known, when the winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the winning combination existing on the effective winning line at the timing when the rotation rotation stop button 12 is operated. The number of sliding symbols (maximum in this embodiment), except for symbols that can constitute a symbol combination corresponding to (a symbol that is a component constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination: a component symbol for a winning combination) When there is a component symbol of the winning combination that can be stopped on the effective winning line within the range of (4 frames), the stop control mode that controls the stop position of the rotating cylinder in a form that draws the symbol on the effective winning line is there. Therefore, if the component symbol of the winning combination can be pulled on from the stop operation symbol number by the maximum number of frames to be drawn and stopped on the effective winning line, the symbol is basically drawn on the effective winning line. Utilizing such pull-in control characteristics, if the number of sliding symbols is determined according to the symbol arrangement configuration and the stop operation symbol number in the symbol arrangement band of each rotator, regarding the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, it is always possible to stop on the effective pay line (100% pull-in is possible (draw rate 100%)), or depending on the stop operation timing, it is impossible to stop on the effective pay line even if the maximum number of sliding frames is pulled ( It is also possible to “spill out”.

  On the other hand, if any winning combination is not won by internal lottery, that is, in the case of “losing (winning number 0: see FIG. 5)” winning, it corresponds to any winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5: see FIG. 5) The stop position of the spinning cylinder that does not stop the combination of symbols to be stopped on the effective winning line is determined. Therefore, in a game that is “losing”, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination will not stop on the effective winning line regardless of the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder, and the game result will always be “losing”. Become. In addition, it can be grasped | ascertained for every stop of a spinning cylinder which symbol stopped on the effective pay line of each spinning cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) of the present embodiment, for example, with respect to the “replay (replay symbol 32)” in each of the spinning cylinders, under the above-described pull-in control, the spinning cylinder stop operation timing is set. Regardless, the symbol arrangement configuration is such that the symbol can be stopped on the effective winning line. In other words, for the “replay” symbol, a symbol arrangement configuration that allows 100% pull-in rate on a predetermined effective pay line is adopted. In addition, for example, “red 7 (red 7 symbol 31)” in each spinning cylinder has an arrangement configuration in which it cannot necessarily be drawn on the effective winning line depending on the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder. In other words, a symbol arrangement configuration is adopted in which so-called “missing” can occur depending on the stop operation timing of the rotating drum.

  Next, the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 is equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in sub CPU 421c, and is composed mainly of a microcomputer 421 with a sub ROM 421a and a sub RAM 421b. It includes an interrupt controller circuit 421e for giving an interrupt signal, an I / O port circuit 422 for inputting / outputting a signal to / from the effect I / F board 340, a counter circuit 423, and the like. The sub ROM 421a stores predetermined data necessary for the production operation control in addition to the production control program describing a series of production control procedures. Further, the sub RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data necessary for making an effect appear, such as an effect control command, an effect lottery random value used for an effect related lottery, and game state information on the effect control unit side. Is stored and used.

  In addition, the effect control board 420 receives an effect control command from the main control board 400 and performs an effect process for light and sound, so that the light display control unit for the light display device including the decorative lamp 13 and the LED and the speaker 16 are provided. The sound control part with respect to the sound generator containing is provided.

  Similarly to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit. The sub CPU 421c obtains the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an effect random value by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit in accordance with the effect processing state (for example, the timing at which the effect control command is received). This effect random number is mainly used for effect pattern lottery.

  The effect control board 420 needs a control signal for instructing execution by lottery or uniquely determined from a plurality of kinds of effect patterns prepared in advance based on the effect control command sent from the main control board 400. It is transmitted to the sound generator (not shown) and the optical display device (not shown) at a proper timing. Thereby, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern and the lighting and blinking driving of the decoration lamp 13 and the LED are realized. In addition, the effect control board 420 transmits the liquid crystal control command associated with the effect control command to the liquid crystal control board 460 at a timing at which image reproduction to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 is necessary. As a result, various production patterns are developed in time series, thereby producing a production scenario in a broad sense.

  The liquid crystal control board 460 generates a control data necessary for performing the display control of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 420, and outputs the control data to the VDP. The liquid crystal control CPU A video display processor (VDP) that is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU and performs image development processing with a control ROM that contains a program that describes the operation procedure and a control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory And an image data ROM storing image data necessary for image development by the VDP, and a VRAM for temporarily storing image data developed by the VDP. On the liquid crystal control board 460 side, image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 is performed based on the liquid crystal control command sent from the effect control board 420. Thereby, the image display effect corresponding to the effect scenario is realized.

  The production control command is composed of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of the same 1-byte length. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT) Corresponding to each, a strobe signal is output. That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main CPU 401c sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410. The second strobe signal is transmitted. Further, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from the setting. When the sub CPU 421c receives a strobe signal, the sub CPU 421c generates an interrupt in response to the strobe signal, and receives a command by this interrupt processing. The strobe signal is controlled to be active for a predetermined period by the main CPU 401c so that the sub CPU 421c can reliably receive the command. When transmitting the liquid crystal control command, the effect control board 420 generates an interrupt strobe signal, and sends a liquid crystal control command of 2 bytes length composed of a MODE signal and an EVENT signal to the liquid crystal control board 460 before and after. .

<Role drawing table: Fig. 5>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the combination lottery table used in the spinning-type game machine of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 exemplarily shows a role lottery table used in a normal game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal game”) and an RT (replay time) game.

  In each of the lottery tables, a lottery region (the size of the lottery region in this embodiment is 65536) having a winning region corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winning combinations (winning types) is defined. . There are six types of winning combinations, including losing, RP, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB (details of each winning combination will be described later). In addition, the winning combination type in the figure shows a winning name corresponding to the winning number (winning winning name).

  Referring to FIG. 5, a role lottery table selected during a normal game (ordinary game lottery table: see the column “During normal game” in FIG. 5) and a role lottery table selected during an RT game ( The winning probability of “RP (re-gamer)” is different from that in the RT game combination lottery table: “RT gaming” in FIG.

  Specifically, referring to the RT game use lottery table shown in the figure, the winning probability of RP during RT game (winning probability = “size of winning area / size of lottery area”) is about 1/1. .16, which is about 1 / 7.17 during normal game, and the winning probability of RP during RT game is set higher than the winning probability of RP during normal game The point is different. As will be described in detail later, “RP” is a role related to the operation of the re-game, and a role that allows the replay role resulting from the operation of the re-game to be derived and displayed as a game result by winning. Therefore, during RT gaming, the RP winning probability fluctuates with high probability and the average number of game medals per game increases compared to the normal game, which is advantageous to the player (re-game high probability lottery state) ).

  Although not shown in the figure, the combination lottery table includes a plurality of types of combination lottery tables corresponding to each “setting (for example, six levels from setting 1 to setting 6)”, and corresponds to one setting. The winning lottery table and the winning lottery table in other settings are determined such that one or a plurality of types of winning or lost winning areas are different. Thereby, the change of a payout rate can be brought about for every setting. In addition, the combination lottery table includes a combination lottery table for bonus games used during bonus games. In addition, a plurality of types of RT games having different RP winning probabilities (for example, a first RT game having an RP winning probability (about 1 / 1.16) in the RT game of FIG. 6) is different from the first RT game. RP winning probabilities (for example, a plurality of types of RT games including a second RT game) having a winning probability (for example, about 1/2) may be provided. In this case, the above-mentioned role lottery table includes an RT game corresponding to each RT game. A service lottery table is included.

<Relationship between type of winning role (winning role type), winning symbol combination (winning role type), and dividend: FIG. 6>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a description will be given of the relationship between the type of winning combination (winning combination type), the combination of symbols to be awarded (winning combination type), and the payout. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the types of winning combinations (winning role types), symbol combinations (winning role types) to be awarded, and payouts. In addition, the symbol corresponding to each column of “left turning cylinder”, “middle turning cylinder”, and “right turning cylinder” in the figure indicates a stop pattern on the effective winning line in the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c.

  The winning combination types of the present embodiment include a total of six types including losing, RP, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB. If any of these winning combinations is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established, and as a result of the game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is placed on the effective winning line. Stop display is allowed. Then, when each of the spinning cylinders stops, if any of the illustrated symbol combinations stop on the effective winning line, it is determined that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been established, and a winning according to the symbol combination is made. Occur. Here, a specific symbol combination accompanied by a payout is referred to as a “winning combination”, and the combination of symbols handled as a winning combination on the effective winning line may be specifically referred to as “winning”.

(RP)
First, the RP of the winning number 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the RP is a combination of symbols “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” (replay role). Specifically, when the RP is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery, the replay combination is placed in a winning-permitted state. Here, as already described, the “replay (replay symbol 32)” adopts a symbol arrangement configuration that allows a drawing rate on a predetermined effective pay line to be 100% regardless of the stop operation timing. Under the pull-in control of the form, when this RP is won, it is possible to win a prize without losing the replay combination.

  When the replay combination is won, the same number of game medals inserted in the current game as a payout is inserted in a pseudo (automatic) manner without inserting game medals (the storage device) A “re-game” that allows the next game to be started (including the use of a game medal for a game by operating a button relating to (credit) or other devices) is given. This re-game can be said to have game value in the same way as a game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal.

(Regarding game operations when replay is granted in normal times)
In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, the game operation at the time of giving a re-game at the normal time will be described. Here, the “normal time” means a game other than the re-game high probability lottery state, and in this embodiment, it corresponds to a normal game or a bonus game. In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the RP is not won during the bonus game, and the game operation when the re-game is given during the normal game will be mainly described.

  As described above, when a re-game is granted, the game medals required for the next game are automatically inserted, and the game medals are not paid out. There is a possibility of performing a game medal insertion operation from within the credit. Therefore, in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a replay role is won, a configuration means is used to notify the player that the replay role has been won using a directing means so as not to be overlooked. It has become. For example, a sound effect (winning sound) indicating that the replay role has been won is output from the speaker 16, the decorative lamp unit 13 or the replay display unit is lit, or light is emitted on the effective winning line where the replay role is stopped. For example, an effect control process of notifying that the replay role has been won by a light effect, a sound effect, an image display, or the like is performed. As a time required for this effect operation, a standby time at the time of replay winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “re-game standby time”) is set, and a predetermined standby state (re-play standby state) is generated. This replay waiting time is, for example, 1000 ms.

  In addition, after the re-game waiting time has elapsed, the same number of game medals as the number of game medals inserted in the current game are automatically inserted by the re-game operation. During this re-game operation, care and insertion of game medals from within credits are treated as invalid. Therefore, it is preferable to notify the player of information relating to the re-game operation such as the fact that a game medal is automatically inserted by re-game and the number of inserted games. Therefore, the spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to notify the player of information related to the re-game operation using the rendering means. For example, a medal insertion sound relating to an automatically inserted game medal is output from the speaker 16, or a game medal insertion number display portion is turned on according to the number of automatically inserted game medals. An effect control process is performed in which information related to re-game operation is notified by image display or the like. As a time required for this effect operation, a standby time corresponding to the number of game medals inserted (hereinafter referred to as “re-game automatic input standby time”) is set, and a predetermined standby state (re-game automatic input standby state) Is supposed to occur. The re-game automatic insertion standby time is set to 60 ms, for example, if the number of game medals to be automatically inserted is 1, and if the number is 2, the new game auto-insertion waiting time is newly set after the elapse of 60 ms set as the first image. If 60 ms is set to 3 and the number is 3, then 60 ms is newly set after the 60 ms set for the second page has elapsed. In the present embodiment, since the specified number of games as the game start condition is three game medals, the total standby time is 180 ms (re-game automatic insertion standby time 60 ms × automatic insertion number of 3 sheets).

  In this way, at least 1.18 seconds (“replay waiting time”) at the maximum number of bets until the replay is awarded after the replay role is won and the operation of the rotation rotation start lever 11 of the next game becomes effective. (1000 ms) "+" automatic waiting time for re-playing as many as the number of bets (in this embodiment, 180 ms) "). Hereinafter, the total waiting time of the re-game waiting time and the re-game automatic input waiting time is abbreviated as “re-game operating waiting time” as necessary.

  Here, the next game starts after the replay role is won during the normal game, including the waiting time during re-game operation (1.18 seconds) and the gaming start waiting time (4.1 seconds) already described. The waiting time until it becomes possible will be described with a specific example.

  First, consider a case where the next game is started at the fastest game digestion speed. (A) Within 2.92 seconds ("game start standby time (4.1 seconds)"-"re-game operation standby time (1.18 seconds)" = 2.92 seconds) from the time each cylinder starts rotating When the replay combination is won, the game start condition is satisfied within the game start waiting time, and the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 becomes valid, and the next game can be started. That is, the game can be advanced at the fastest game digestion speed. In this way, the time required for one game to be the shortest and the game progressing at the fastest game digestion speed is also referred to as “full weight”.

  Next, consider a case where the next game cannot be started at the fastest game digestion speed. In the case (A), (B) When each revolving cylinder starts rotating, if the replay role is won over 2.92 seconds (2.92 seconds <Ty), after 'Ty + 1.18 seconds' That is, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 becomes effective at a timing exceeding the game start standby time of 4.1 seconds, and the next game can be started. For example, when a replay combination is won after 4 seconds have elapsed since each cylinder started rotating, the next game can be started after 5.18 seconds.

  In this way, a predetermined delay time (replay operation standby time) is added according to the timing at which the replay combination is won, so that the replay operation standby is performed as in the above example (A). In order to apply “full wait” within which the time falls within the game start waiting time, it is necessary to stop all the cylinders at a relatively fast tempo within 2.92 seconds. It should be noted that the rotation speed of each cylinder (rotator 5a, 5b, 5c) starts until the rotation speed of each cylinder reaches a substantially constant speed (until the operation of the rotation cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c becomes effective). ) Is generally required for 750 ms. In addition, the time from when the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 is operated to when the rotating cylinder actually stops (the pull-in waiting time) is maximized when the rotating cylinder is stopped by pulling in the maximum number of pull-in frames. In the present embodiment, the pulling control is completed within a time of 190 ms at the maximum, and the rotating drum is stopped. Then, a waiting time of 210 ms from the time when the rotating rotation stop button 12 is operated is set as an actual waiting time that includes a margin time (about 20 ms in this embodiment) necessary for the rotating drum to completely stop. Is set so that the acceptance of the operation of the next rotation rotation stop button 12 becomes valid. For this reason, the time from the start of rotation of each cylinder to the stop of all the cylinders is at least 1.38 seconds (750 ms + 630 ms (210 ms × 3) when the operation time of the player's stop operation is ignored. ) = 1380 ms) (in fact, it is necessary to consider the processing time in the main control unit 400 in addition to the above time, so about 1.4 seconds are necessary).

(About the game action at the time of re-game grant during RT game)
Next, the game operation at the time of granting a re-game during the RT game of the rotating game machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  During the RT game, the RP winning probability is controlled to a re-playing high probability lottery state in which the RP winning probability is changed with a high probability, and the winning probability of the RP is about 1 / 7.17 to about 1 / 1.16 during the normal game. And greatly increased. For this reason, during RT games, the replay winning prize frequency is higher than during normal games, and re-games are frequently given. Here, if the above-mentioned normal game is in progress, a replay winning prize will occur with a relatively low probability. Therefore, using the above-mentioned re-play standby time and re-play automatic input standby time, It is preferable to notify the player that a winning combination has been won or that a re-game is being performed. However, during the RT game, as described above, since the game state is clearly different from the normal game where the winning frequency of the replay role is increased, the player recognizes that the current game state is the RT game. However, he often enjoys playing games. Further, in the case where the presenting state is informed of what the current gaming state is by the effecting means, the game is enjoyed while recognizing that the current gaming state is the RT game. For this reason, during RT games, the necessity of clearly informing the player that the replay role has won and the information relating to the re-playing operation is lower than during normal games, and the player is notified with the same effects as during normal games. It is thought that it is not necessary.

  In particular, when a player is engaged in a game while recognizing that the player is playing an RT game, the above-mentioned standby time during re-game operation (re-play standby time or automatic re-play standby time) often feels annoying, and replay It is preferable to shorten the presentation time related to the winning combination and the replay operation. Also, during RT games, RP can be won with high probability and replays can be given frequently, so if the next game start time is delayed by the stage time, the game digestion speed will decrease. The profit that can be obtained by the player per unit time is reduced. Therefore, the waiting time during re-game operation for securing the production time is shorter than that during the game other than the RT game (in the game other than the re-game high probability lottery state: for example, during the normal game). Time). In other words, at least one of the re-game standby state during RT game (in the re-game high probability lottery state) and the re-game automatic input standby state during RT game (in the re-game high probability lottery state) It is preferable that the time is generated for a shorter time than during other games (in this example, during the normal game).

  Although it is conceivable to shorten the game start waiting time itself during the RT game, if the game start standby time is changed according to the game state, the game digestion speed in one game state may be reduced to other games. There is a possibility that it will be a revolving type gaming machine having a performance capable of “adjusting harming the fairness of the game”. For example, when the game start standby time during RT game is not set (for example, 0 seconds), especially when a loss is derived as a game result, effects such as a replay role or a small role or a payout process are performed. Therefore, the timing at which the next game can be started immediately after each cylinder stop is reached (the timing at which the next game can be started at the time of winning the replay role is the waiting time during re-game operation (in this embodiment, 1 .18 seconds) will arrive soon). When such a configuration is adopted, it is sufficiently expected that the digestion speed of the game can be less than 4.1 seconds per game, so that performance capable of “adjusting harming the fairness of the game” can be achieved. It is interpreted as a spinning-type gaming machine that has a problem that it violates the rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc., making it virtually impossible to install in a pachinko parlor. Therefore, in actuality, the game start waiting time is not changed in accordance with the game state and does not conflict with the rules (the rule is that the “rotor-type game machine completes one game in less than the minimum game time). It is necessary to set a fixed waiting time within the range that cannot be performed.

  Therefore, in the spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to complying with the rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, the re-game waiting time during the RT game and the game playing speed during the RT game are improved. At least one of the re-game automatic input standby time is set to have a shorter time width than during other games other than during RT game, and the standby time during re-game operation itself is shortened. In other words, at least one of the re-game standby state during the RT game and the re-game automatic input standby state during the RT game is generated for a shorter time than during other games other than the RT game. As a result, the game digestion speed during RT game can be improved without changing the game start standby time according to the game state.

  In this embodiment, the replay standby time during the RT game is set to 250 ms, the replay automatic input standby time is set to 30 ms, and the replay operation is performed while securing the replay role winning and the replay operation time. The waiting time is 0.34 seconds ("replay waiting time 250 ms" + "replay auto-insertion waiting time 90 ms (regame auto-insertion waiting time corresponding to the number of bets), which is much shorter than 1.18 seconds during normal gaming. 30 ms × automatic number of inserted sheets 3) ”= 340 ms).

  In the present invention, at least one of the re-game waiting time during the RT game and the re-game automatic insertion waiting time is set to a shorter time width than that during the other games other than the RT game. If it is the structure which can shorten the waiting time width | variety during game operation | movement, it will not restrict | limit in particular. Further, the re-game standby time or the re-game automatic input standby time set during the RT game is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately determined within a feasible range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved. Further, as already described, during RT game, the necessity of clearly notifying that the replay role has won and information regarding re-game operation is lower than during normal game. For this reason, either the re-game standby time or the re-game automatic input standby time during the RT game is not set (the standby time of either the re-game standby time or the re-game automatic input standby time is set to 0 seconds). It is good also as a structure. Also in this case, it is possible to notify either the fact that the replay combination has won a prize or the information related to the replay operation, so that it is considered that there is no particular problem.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a mode has been described in which the replay automatic insertion standby time is set to 30 ms of the same time width for each inserted number of sheets, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the regame operation standby during RT game is performed. A different time width may be set for each inserted number as long as the time width can be made shorter than that during other games. For example, it may be set to 20 ms when the first sheet is automatically loaded, set to 30 ms when the second sheet is automatically loaded, and set to 40 ms when the third sheet is automatically loaded. Also in this case, the re-game automatic insertion standby time corresponding to the number of bets becomes 90 ms, and the standby time during re-game operation can be shortened compared with the normal time (in the present example, during normal game).

  As a result, for example, during normal games, the full play cannot be applied unless the replay role is won within 2.92 seconds from the time when each of the cylinders starts to rotate. If the replay role wins within 3.76 seconds, it will be possible to apply full weight. As a result, each cylinder can be stopped with a certain amount of room without the player who wants to advance the game at the fastest game digestion speed. This makes it easy to apply full weight not only to advanced players but also to beginner / intermediate players.

  In addition, when full weight cannot be applied, for example, when a replay role is won 4 seconds after each cylinder starts rotating, and during normal game, 5.18 seconds after each cylinder starts rotating. If (4 seconds + 1.18 seconds) has not elapsed, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 will not be effective, but if it is in RT game, it will be faster 4.34 seconds (4 seconds + 0.34 seconds) When elapses, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 becomes effective. In other words, during the RT game, the effective period of operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 arrives at a much earlier timing than during the normal game. Thus, the game can be progressed at a faster game digestion speed when the replay role is won during the RT game than when the replay role is won during the normal game.

(Cherry, bell, watermelon)
Next, the cherries, watermelons and bells of the winning numbers 2 to 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The combination of symbols permitted to receive a prize by winning a cherry is “Cherry”-“ANY” (“ANY” means that the symbol type does not matter) ”—“ ANY ”symbol combination (cherry role), The combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the bell is "Bell"-"Bell"-the combination of symbols of "Bell" (bell role), and the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the watermelon is "Watermelon"- "Watermelon"-"Watermelon" symbol combination (watermelon role). Specifically, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a winning combination by an internal lottery, the corresponding cherry, bell, or watermelon combination is placed in a winning-permitted state.

  When these cherry role, bell role, or watermelon role wins, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. That is, the role of cherry, the role of bell, and the role of watermelon are winning combinations having a so-called “small role” accompanied by paying out game media.

(BB: Bonus)
Next, the BB (bonus) of the winning number 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The combination of symbols allowed to win a prize by winning BB (corresponding to a special role) is a combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (bonus role). Specifically, when BB is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, a bonus combination which is a special display mode is placed in a winning-permitted state.

  When the bonus combination is won, a bonus game (special game state) is generated from the next game as a payout. During this bonus game, a winning combination (such as a bell or a watermelon) that allows a small role to be won can be won with a high probability, and the average number of game medals per game is increased compared to the normal game. Can acquire a large number of game medals in a short time. This bonus game is terminated on condition that the amount of game media given to the player during the bonus game has reached a predetermined upper limit. Specifically, the bonus game is terminated on condition that a predetermined number of game medals (for example, 360) have been paid out. In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, for example, the bonus game ending condition may be configured to end when a predetermined number of games have been consumed or a specific symbol combination has been won a predetermined number of times. Conditions can be determined as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, an RT game is generated on the condition that the bonus game is ended (the game state is shifted to the RT game), and a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) are consumed, or The game ends on the condition that the BB is won internally during the RT game. The occurrence and termination of this RT game is managed and controlled by the “replay high probability game control means” in which the main control unit 400 takes charge of the function unit. In addition to the above-mentioned generation conditions, RT game generation conditions include, for example, (a) that BB was won by internal lottery, (b) that a bonus combination was won, (c) during normal games (D) When the bonus game is completed, the combination of symbols (RT game start opportunity (for example, a cherry role in this embodiment or a role that starts RT game may be provided separately) is won. Or after the RT game start trigger has been won, the game may have been completed with a predetermined number of games, etc. In addition to the above-mentioned generation conditions, a predetermined lottery ( In addition to the above-mentioned end conditions, (e) a bonus combination is won during RT game, f) Unions of specific symbols during RT games (An RT game end trigger (for example, a cherry role in this embodiment or a role that triggers the end of RT game may be separately provided) may be a condition. As an additional condition to the condition, it may be added to the condition that a predetermined lottery (RT game end lottery) is won.

  Further, in the case where a plurality of types of RT games can be generated, the generation conditions and end conditions corresponding to the respective RT games can be appropriately determined including the above (a) to (f). For example, a plurality of types of RT games having different RP winning probabilities, for example, the first RT game having the RP winning probability (about 1 / 1.16) in the RT game of FIG. 6 is different from the first RT game. In the case of providing a second RT game with an RP winning probability (for example, about 1/2), after the bonus game ends, whether to generate the first RT game or the second RT game is determined by a predetermined lottery. You may comprise as follows.

(About carry over of BB)
The BB is set as a carryover combination that can carry the winning flag over to the next game. For this reason, when BB is won, the winning flag can be maintained for a plurality of games until the bonus combination is won. In other words, when a bonus combination is missed in the game selected as a bonus combination, the winning allowance state is maintained until the bonus combination is won. The state where the winning flag (bonus winning flag) of BB is carried over is referred to as “bonus carryover game”. On the other hand, a combination other than BB is set as a carry-over impossible combination in which the winning flag cannot be carried over to the next game.

  Even during the bonus carryover game, lottery of each combination is performed as usual, and a duplicate winning state in which a bonus winning flag and a winning flag of another combination are established at the same time may occur. In such an overlapping winning state, whether or not to preferentially win a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning flag is determined based on a predetermined drawing priority. In the present embodiment, the pull-in control is performed in the order of “replay role> watermelon role 1, bell role> bonus role” regarding the replay role, small role (watermelon role 1, watermelon role 2, or bell role) and bonus role. The priority order is determined as described above (so-called “small role priority control”). As a result, in the above-described duplicate winning game, the spinning cylinder stop control is performed under this pull-in priority.

<Game operation control processing>
Next, a processing procedure relating to the gaming operation control of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 7 to 12>
First, a processing procedure on the main control board (main control unit) 400 side will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12 are diagrams showing a processing procedure for explaining a game control process executed on the main control unit 400 side. The main control unit 400 side includes a main process (FIG. 7) and a timer interrupt process (FIG. 8) that is activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC. Note that these processes are executed by the main CPU 401c, but for the sake of convenience of description, the main body that executes the processes will be referred to as the main control unit 400.

(1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process on the main control board 400 side (hereinafter referred to as “main control side main process”) executed according to the game operation control program.

  When the gaming machine is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent from the power supply board 440. In response to this power-on signal, the main control unit 400 starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the main control side, the initial setting process in step S11 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes in steps S12 to S26 are performed as processes during normal operation.

  In FIG. 13, first, the main control unit 400 executes necessary initial settings before the start of the gaming operation as the first process after the power is turned on (step S11).

  After the above initial setting process is completed normally, a RAM initialization process (step S12) is performed. In this RAM initialization process, predetermined data used at the end of the previous game is cleared, and a work area necessary for the current game is secured.

  Next, a game state flag generation process is performed (step S13). In this game state flag generation process, the current game state (during normal game, bonus carryover game, bonus game, etc.) is confirmed, and the corresponding game state flag (normal game flag (normal game), between bonuses) A flag (indicating a bonus carryover game), a bonus operation flag (in a bonus game) and the like are set. As a result, the game state of the current game is determined, and processing according to the game state is performed.

  Next, a game medal insertion process is performed (step S14). This game medal insertion process functions as a bet number management means, and mainly performs detection of game medals inserted into the main body of the gaming machine, management of credits, automatic insertion of game medals when there is a request for re-games, etc. And monitoring whether or not a predetermined number of game medals required for starting the game have been inserted. When it is confirmed that the prescribed number of game medals have been inserted, the game start condition (unit game start condition) is established, and the operation detection signal is received from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a while this condition is established. Wait for confirmation. Here, a “medal insertion command” indicating that a game medal has been inserted is set as the effect control command. This medal insertion command is sent each time a game medal is inserted. Details of the above-described game medal insertion process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, when an operation detection signal is received from the rotation rotation start switch 11a under the above game start condition, the main control unit 400 acquires an internal lottery random value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403 ( Step S15: random number acquisition processing).

  Next, an internal lottery process is performed (step S16). In this internal lottery process, the winning combination is determined mainly by the internal lottery based on the internal lottery random value acquired in step S15 and the combination lottery table (FIG. 6) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery result. Based on (winning information on winning combination), a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set. As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is placed in the winning allowable state. Here, “game start command” is set as the effect control command. The game start command includes current game state information and winning information (internal lottery result information (winning number information and winning flag information)).

  Next, a setting process at the time of rotation rotation start (rotation rotation start setting process) is performed (step S17). In this rotation rotation start setting process, data required at the time of starting rotation of each rotation cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c, for example, a game start standby time is set, or a rotation state flag indicating the rotation state of the rotation cylinder is set. Or set to 'during full rotation'. Further, here, as the effect control command, a “rotating cylinder activation command” indicating the rotation start of the rotating cylinder is set. As a result, the cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c enter the rotation state thereafter. The details of the above-described rotation rotation start setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12a, 12b, or 12c is operated during the rotation of the spinning cylinder (specifically, during rotation), specifically, from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switch 12a ′, 12b ′, or 12c ′. When an operation detection signal is sent, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed to stop and control the rotating cylinder that is the target of stopping (step S18). In this turning stop processing, the number of sliding frames is calculated from the stop table based on the above winning information (or winning flag being set) and the turning stop procedure (push order and stop operation timing), The turning cylinder that has become is controlled to stop. As the stop table, a stop table that is necessary for stopping and controlling the spinning cylinder to be stopped is selected in accordance with the gaming state, winning information, winning flag, and the stopping operation procedure of the rotating cylinder. Further, here, as the production control command, a “stop information reception command” is set when the rotating cylinder is stopped, and a “stop result information command” is set when the rotating cylinder stops. This “stop information reception command” includes information relating to the stop operation of the rotating cylinder (for example, data indicating the pressing order (stop operation order (pressing order) data)) and data indicating the number of rotating cylinders currently stopped (stop rotating cylinder) Number data) and data indicating the spinning cylinder to be stopped (stopping spinning cylinder data, etc.), and the “stop result information command” includes information on the stop position of the spinning cylinder (for example, on the winning line) Stop symbol information).

  Then, after it is confirmed that all the cylinders are stopped, a winning determination process is performed (step S19). In this winning determination process, it is confirmed whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination) is stopped on the effective winning line, that is, whether or not a winning is generated. Based on the stopped combination of symbols, the payout information of the number of game medals to be paid out is set. Here, “winning information command” is set as the effect control command. This winning information command includes stop symbol information (for example, winning combination information, stopped symbol information on the effective winning line, current gaming state information, etc.) at the time of stopping all the cylinders.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S20). In this medal payout process, based on the payout information set in the winning determination process in step S19, the hopper unit 500 is driven to pay out a target number of game medals (the number set in the winning determination process in step S19). Processing and credit addition processing as necessary. Here, “payout information command” is set as the effect control command. This payout information command includes game medal payout information.

  Next, RT game management processing is performed (step S21). In this RT game management process, if an RT game is in progress, it is determined whether an RT game end condition is satisfied. If the end condition is satisfied, a setting process for ending the RT game is performed. In this embodiment, an RT game is generated on the condition that the bonus game has ended, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) have been consumed, or that BB has been won by an internal lottery during the RT game. Management is controlled so that the RT game is terminated according to the conditions. This RT game management process functions as a re-game high probability game control means for managing and controlling the occurrence and termination of RT games. The re-game high probability game control means generates RT games based on a predetermined generation condition. Re-probability high probability game generation control means to be executed, and re-play high probability game end control means to end the RT game based on a predetermined end condition.

  When the RT game management process is completed, it is next determined whether or not the replay combination has stopped on the active winning line (step S22). When the replay combination stops (step S22: YES), a setting process (regame operation start setting process) for giving a regame is performed (step S25). When the re-game operation start setting process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12. Details of the above-described re-game operation start setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the replay combination is not stopped (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S23, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game (step S23). If the current gaming state is a bonus game (step S23: YES), a bonus game operating process is performed (step S26). In the bonus game operating process, a setting process required to continue and end the bonus bonus game is mainly performed. Further, when the bonus game end condition is satisfied, a game state transition process such as a transition of the game state to the RT game is also performed. When the bonus game operating process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not in the bonus game (step S23: NO), the process proceeds to step S24, and it is determined whether or not the bonus combination is stopped on the effective pay line (step S24). When the bonus combination stops on the effective pay line (step S24: YES), a bonus pre-start process necessary for the bonus game transition is performed (step S27: bonus game operation start process). When the bonus game operation start process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12. On the other hand, if the bonus combination has not stopped on the valid pay line (step S24: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process of step S12 without doing anything.

<2. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 8>
Next, referring to FIG. 8, a description will be given of a timer interrupt process on the main control side (main control side timer interrupt process) executed every 1.5 ms by interrupting the execution of the main control side main process. . FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side activated by interruption at regular intervals from the CTC 401d.

  In FIG. 8, first, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 400 sets an interrupt disabled state, and performs a saving process for saving the contents of each register to a predetermined stack area (step S41).

  Next, port input processing is performed (step S42). In this port input process, switches and sensors provided in the gaming machine (rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ', 12b', 12c ', medal detection sensor 7a, MAX bet switch 8a, 1 Information detected from the bet switch 9a and the like is managed.

  Next, a rotation rotation control process is performed (step S43). In the rotation control process, the pulse signal output to the rotation drive motor is managed and controlled at the time of rotation start when the rotation status flag is checked and at the time of rotation stop when the rotation stop command flag is checked. Or monitor the current rotation position and speed of the reel.

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S44). In this periodic update process, various timers used for game operations (timers for managing game operation time) are updated, and the watchdog timer is periodically cleared. When the periodic update process is not executed, for example, when an abnormality occurs in gaming operation control and the program goes into a runaway state, when the watchdog timer expires, the main CPU 401c is automatically reset to return from the runaway state. To do.

  Next, command output processing is performed (step S45). In this command output process, an effect control command that is set according to the processing state accompanying the progress of the game is transmitted to the effect control board 420 side. The main control unit 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interruption. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions.

  Next, medal information output processing is performed (step S46). In this medal information output process, a medal payout signal when a game medal is inserted or a game medal is paid out is output. Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310.

  Next, display output processing is performed (step S47). In this display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling light emission of LEDs and 7 segments provided in the gaming machine is output.

  Next, an abnormality monitoring process is performed (step S48). In this abnormality monitoring process, whether the gaming machine is in a normal state or an abnormal state (game operation error) is monitored based on the information of the input management process.

  Then, after finishing the above steps S41 to S48, a restoration process for restoring the contents of the temporarily saved register is performed (step S49), and the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main process on the main control side before the interrupt, and the main process on the main control side is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(1-2. Game medal insertion process: FIG. 9)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the details of the game medal insertion process in step S14 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a game medal insertion process.

  In FIG. 9, first, the main control unit 400 performs an error determination process (step S121). In this error determination process, it is monitored whether or not an error (for example, a game medal insertion error) has occurred in the gaming operation. If an error has occurred, a predetermined error process is performed. Alternatively, if no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In the process of step S122, it is determined whether or not the re-game is in operation, that is, whether or not there is a re-game request due to the winning of the replay role in the previous game (step S122). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the re-game operation flag in the process of S351 of the re-game operation start setting process of FIG. When there is a request for re-game (step 122: YES), game medal automatic insertion processing by re-game (step S131: re-game automatic medal insertion processing) is performed. As a result, the number of the previous game medals inserted is automatically inserted, and thereby the game start condition is established assuming that the number of game medals necessary for starting the game is inserted (step S128: YES). It waits for the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation operation start lever 11 to receive an operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation operation start switch 11a (step S129). Details of the re-game automatic medal insertion process in step S131 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when there is no re-game request (step S122: NO), the game medal settlement process (step S123), the game medal insertion detection process (step S124), and the credit insertion detection process (step S125) are sequentially performed. To go. Specifically, the main control unit 400 monitors the medal detection signal from the medal detection sensor 7a, and the operation detection signal from the MAX bet switch 8a, the 1 bet switch 9a, and the stored medal settlement switch 10a. When there is an operation detection signal from the settlement switch 10a, a process is performed to settle the game medals credited in the game medal settlement process in step S123, and there is a detection signal from the medal detection sensor 7a. In step S124, the number of bets to be inserted is set in the game medal insertion detection process. If there is an operation detection signal from the MAX bet switch 8a or the 1 bet switch 9a, the credit insertion detection process in step S125. Set the corresponding number of bets within the credit range.

  When the credit insertion detection process in step S125 is completed, it is next determined whether or not the number of game medals inserted (the number of bets) is 0 (step S126). When the number of inserted sheets is 0 (step S126: YES), the process proceeds to error determination processing in step S121. On the other hand, if the inserted number is not 0 (step S126: NO), the process proceeds to step S127 to determine whether or not the game start possible number has been inserted, specifically, to satisfy the game start condition. It is determined whether or not a necessary game medal has been inserted (step S127).

  In this embodiment, the game start condition is established when the number of inserted game medals (the number of bets) is 3, and when this game start condition is established, the established state is maintained. Then, in the subsequent step S129, it is determined whether or not the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated. If the game start condition is satisfied, the game start display unit (LED) is set to a lighting state (step S128), and it is notified that the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has become effective. The However, when the game start condition is not satisfied (step S129: NO), the process proceeds to an error determination process in step S121.

  Under the above game start condition (step S127: YES), when the rotating rotation start lever 11 is operated (step S129: YES), a game medal insertion end process is performed (step S130). In this game medal end process, the bend rotation start lever 11 is operated to satisfy the rotation start condition, so that even if a game medal is inserted until the end of the game, the MAX bet is treated as invalid. An operation detection signal from the switch 8a or the 1-bet button 9a is treated as invalid, and the energization to a blocker solenoid (not shown) is turned off so that the medal detection sensor 7a does not detect a game medal. The process is performed. The blocker solenoid switches between a storage passage (not shown) for guiding the inserted game medal to the hopper unit 500 and a payout passage (not shown) for guiding the game medal to the game medal outlet 19 side. By functioning as a switching means and turning off the power to the blocker solenoid, game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 are not detected by the medal detection sensor 7a but stored in the gaming machine. It is discharged from the medal payout opening 19. Also, here, the game start display section (LED) is turned off to notify that the acceptance of the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is in an invalid state, or inside the MAX bet switch 8 or the 1 bet button 9. A setting process is also performed for setting the provided LED to the off state and notifying that the acceptance of these button operations is in an invalid state.

  When the game medal insertion end process is completed, the game medal insertion process is terminated and the process proceeds to the random number acquisition process (step S15) in FIG.

(1-2-1. Replay automatic medal insertion process: FIG. 10)
Next, the details of the replay automatic medal insertion process in step S131 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a replay automatic medal insertion process.

  In FIG. 10, first, the main control unit 400 confirms the number of replay medals (regame medal number counter) set in step S351 of the replay operation start setting process of FIG. 12 described later (step S301). When the number of replay medals is “0” (step S301: YES), the replay automatic medal insertion process is exited and the process proceeds to S128 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the number of replay medals is not '0' (step S301: NO), the processing related to automatic medal insertion by replay operation (steps S302 to S308) is entered.

  In step S302, the main control unit 400 subtracts 1 from the replay medal number (replay medal number counter) (step S302).

  Next, 1 is added to the medal insertion number (medal insertion number counter) (step S303). As a result, one game medal is automatically inserted. Then, the game medal insertion number display portion (LED) is set to a lighting state (step S304). Although not shown, the game medal insertion display unit of the present embodiment is a light emitting means (LED) for notifying each time a game medal is inserted according to the number of inserted coins, that is, the number of bets. Lights up. For example, if all three LEDs are lit, it is possible to notify that the current bet number is “three game medals”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT game (step S305). When the current gaming state is the RT game (step S305: YES), 30 ms is set as the re-game automatic insertion waiting time (step S306). Specifically, 30 ms is set in the re-game automatic insertion standby timer that manages the automatic re-input standby time of the main RAM 401b. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not in RT gaming (step S305: NO), 60 ms is set in the re-game automatic insertion waiting timer (step S309). As a result, the re-game automatic input waiting time is made different between the normal game and the RT game.

  Next, a medal insertion command indicating that a game medal has been inserted is set as an effect control command (step S307).

  Next, it waits for the re-game automatic input standby time to end (re-game automatic input standby timer = 0) (step S308: NO), and if the re-game automatic input standby time ends (step S308: YES), The process again proceeds to the determination process of S301, and the processes of steps S302 to S308 are repeated until it is determined that the number of replay medals is zero.

  The re-game automatic medal insertion process described above is performed by automatically inserting the number of game media provided for the current game on the condition that the re-play standby state is completed (end of the re-game operation start setting process in S25). Re-game operation means for operating the re-game (steps S301 to S303), and a re-game automatic input standby state required for notifying the outside that the game medium related to the re-game is automatically input by the re-game operation means It includes a function as a re-game automatic insertion standby state generation means (steps S305 to S309) that is generated for a predetermined time.

(1-3. Cylinder rotation start setting process: FIG. 11)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the rotation rotation start setting process in step S25 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the rotation rotation start setting process.

  In FIG. 11, first, the main control unit 400 confirms whether or not the game start standby time set in the process of step S172 described later has ended (game start wait timer = 0), and the game start standby time ends. If not, the process waits until the waiting time ends (step S171: NO). The game time of one game is regulated by this game start standby time, and the time required for one game is at least 4.1 seconds.

  If the game start standby time is over (step S171: YES), then data necessary for starting rotation of the rotating drum is set (step S172). Here, 4.1 seconds is set in the game start wait timer for managing the game start waiting time in the main RAM 401b, or the spinning state flag indicating the rotating state of the rotating cylinder is set during all-rotating rotation. Then, a “rotation start command” indicating that the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated is set as an effect control command (step S173), thereby exiting the rotating cylinder rotation start setting process and step S18 of FIG. The process proceeds to the process of stopping the cirrus. This spinning rotation start setting process is a standby time (game start standby time) from a predetermined time point of the game based on the operation of the start switch (in this embodiment, at the time of rotation rotation start) to the same time point in the next game. It functions as a game start standby time setting means for setting.

(1-4. Re-game operation start setting process: FIG. 12)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the re-game operation start setting process in step S25 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the re-game operation start setting process.

  In FIG. 12, first, the main control unit 400 sets the number of game medals inserted in the current game in the number of replay medals (the number of replay medals) (step S351). Here, since the symbol combination won in the current game is a replay role, the “re-game operation flag” for requesting the re-game operation is turned on (set state). Thus, there is a request for re-game operation. In the present embodiment, the game start condition is established by inserting three game medals, so the number of replay medals here is three.

  Next, the re-game display part (LED) is set to a lighting state (step S352). As a result, it is notified that the re-game is in operation.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT game (step S353). When the current gaming state is the RT game (step S353: YES), 250 ms is set as the re-game waiting time (step S354). Specifically, 250 ms is set in the re-game waiting timer that manages the re-game waiting time in the main RAM 401b. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not in RT gaming (step S353: NO), 1000 ms is set in the re-game waiting timer. Thus, the re-game waiting time is made different between the normal game and the RT game.

  Next, it waits for the re-game standby time to end (re-game standby timer = 0) (step S355: NO), and when the re-game automatic input standby time ends (step S355: YES), the re-game operation starts. After exiting the setting process, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process in S12 of FIG.

  The re-game operation start setting process described above is performed when the symbol combination derived and displayed as the game result is a symbol combination (replay role) corresponding to the re-game character (RP) (the determination result of S22 in FIG. 7 is YES). ), And a function as a re-play standby state generating means for generating a re-play standby state required for informing the outside to the outside for a predetermined time (steps S253 to S255).

<Processing on the production control unit side: FIGS. 13 to 17>
Next, a processing procedure on the effect control unit 410 side will be described with reference to FIGS. The control subject of the effect control unit 410 includes the sub CPU 421c of the effect control board 420, the CPU of the liquid crystal control board 460, etc., but the effect control received the effect control command from the main control board 400. Since the board 420 (sub CPU 421c) side transmits a liquid crystal control command related to this to the liquid crystal control board 460, the following description will focus on the processing procedure performed by the stage control board 420. The main body that executes the processing will be described as the effect control unit 410 without distinguishing the function of the liquid crystal control board 460 unless particularly required. The CPU, RAM, and the like are represented by the sub CPU 421c and the sub RAM 421b of the effect control board 420.

(3. Production control side main process: FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process (effect control side main process) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 410 starts the main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 13 when the gaming machine main body is turned on from the outside.

  In the main process on the effect control side, first, step S61 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes of steps S62 to S65 are performed as processes during normal operation.

  In FIG. 13, first, the effect control unit 410 performs a necessary initial setting process before the start of the game operation as the first process at the time of turning on the power (step S61).

  Subsequently, an effect random number update process is performed as a process during normal operation (step S62). In the effect random number update process, mainly the effect random number for effect lottery used for selecting the effect contents is regularly updated.

  Next, a command reception interrupt, a timer interrupt, an external INT, etc. are set to an interrupt enable state (step S63), and then an interrupt disable state is set (step S64). Subsequently, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S65), and the processes of steps S62 to S65 are repeated unless power interruption occurs.

(4. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 14)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a command reception interrupt process executed when an effect control command from the main control board 400 is received in the effect control side main process executed by the effect control unit 410 will be described. . FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is executed in preference to the effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 20) described below.

  In FIG. 14, first, when the effect control unit 410 confirms that the effect control command from the main control board 400 has been received, the effect control unit 410 performs a saving process for saving a predetermined register to a predetermined stack area (step S71).

  Next, the effect control unit 410 stores the received effect control command in a predetermined effect control command storage area (command reception buffer) of the sub RAM 421b (step S72), and restores the contents of the register (step S73). Ends command reception interrupt processing.

(5. Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 15)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, description will be given of the effect control side timer interrupt process that is executed every about 2 ms during the execution of the effect control side main process. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the effect control side that is activated by interruption every predetermined time (2 ms).

  In FIG. 15, first, the effect control unit 410 performs a register saving process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S81).

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S82). In this periodic update process, the initial value of the random number for effect lottery used for selecting the effect pattern and the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the effect pattern are updated for each interrupt. A typical example of the timer is a timer that manages a time schedule related to the generation of effects. In the production during the game by this timer, on the time axis of the game progression, with what production pattern and with what time width, the decoration lamp (LED), speaker 16, liquid crystal display device 6, etc. The time schedule about whether to make it appear is managed.

  Next, command response processing is performed (step S83). In this command corresponding process, whether or not the effect control command is stored in the upper command reception buffer is monitored for each interrupt, and if the effect control command is stored, this command is read out, and the corresponding effect control command is read. An effect process (for example, a lottery of effect patterns (effect scenario in a broad sense)) is performed. Here, the effect control command updated to a new one by the command reception interrupt process described above is preferentially processed. The effect control commands include a medal insertion command, a game start command, a spinning cylinder start command, a stop information reception command, a stop result information command, a winning information command, a bonus start command, a bonus end command, and the like.

  Next, effect progression processing is performed to update the effect scenario and advance the effect (step S84). In this effect scenario update process, based on the contents of the effect pattern determined in the command response process (step S83), a liquid crystal control command is created, and a control signal (the decoration lamp 13) or a control signal for operating the speaker 46 ( Light emission control signal and sound control signal).

  Subsequently, the content of the effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 as the effect progresses, and output processing (video, sound, light) for outputting light emission and sound in accordance with the image effect by the liquid crystal display device 6 is performed. Is performed (step S85). In this output processing, a liquid crystal control command is output from the effect control board 420 (sub CPU 421c) to the liquid crystal control board 460 (liquid crystal control CPU) as the effect progresses, and in accordance with the image effect by the liquid crystal display device 6. The light emission control signal and the sound control signal are output from the effect control board 420 to the display control unit for the light display device including the decorative lamp 13 and the LED and the sound control unit for the sound generation device including the speaker 16 (step S85). ).

  Then, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S86), and the effect control side timer interruption process is terminated.

(6. Command correspondence processing: FIGS. 16 and 17)
Next, the command response process when an effect control command is received will be described. Here, a case where a “medal insertion command” and a “winning information command” that are closely related to the present invention are described will be described, and description when other effect control commands are received will be omitted.

(6-1. Medal insertion command reception processing: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a medal insertion command reception process which is one of the command corresponding processes (step S83) of FIG. This medal insertion command reception process is performed when a medal insertion command set in the game medal insertion process of FIG. 8 is received.

  The medal insertion command is sent from the main control unit 400 every time a game medal is inserted. When this medal insertion command is received, the effect control unit 410 first acquires the current effect state (step S601), and determines whether or not the effect state is in the RT game (step S602).

  If the current performance state is in RT game (step S602: YES), an effect at the time of receiving a medal insertion command during RT game is selected (step S603), and other effect states (the current performance state is normal) In the case of a game or bonus game (step S602: NO), an effect at the time of receiving a normal medal insertion command is selected (step S605). Then, the selected effect is set (step S604), the medal insertion command reception process is exited, and the process proceeds to the effect progress process of S84 in FIG. Thereby, for example, a medal insertion sound for notifying that a game medal has been inserted is generated from the speaker 16. Also, here, it is utilized that the re-game automatic insertion waiting time is different between the RT game and other games (in this embodiment, normal game or bonus game) Different effects can be made to appear when a medal insertion command is received during a game and during other games. For example, a medal insertion sound of a different tone color is output from the speaker 16 during the RT game and during other games.

  The above-described medal insertion command reception processing is performed to notify that the symbol combination derived and displayed as the game result in the re-play standby state is a symbol combination (replay role) corresponding to the re-game character (RP). It functions as a re-game role establishment effect control means for causing a game means establishment effect (for example, the above-mentioned medal insertion sound) to appear on the effect means (for example, the speaker 16).

(6-2. Winning Information Command Reception Processing: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a winning information command receiving process which is one of the command corresponding processes (step S83) of FIG. This winning information command reception process is performed when the winning information command set in the winning determination process (step S19) in FIG. 8 is received.

  The winning information command includes winning combination information, winning line information, gaming state information, and the like. When this winning information command is received, the effect control unit 410 analyzes the type of winning combination from the information included in the command and acquires the information (step S701).

  Next, the current effect state is acquired (step S702).

  Next, when the winning combination is other than the replay combination (step S703: NO), an effect corresponding to the other winning combination is selected (step S708), the selected effect is set (step S709), and the winning information command Exiting the reception process, the process proceeds to the effect progress process of S84 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the winning combination is a replay combination (step S703: YES), it is determined whether or not the current performance state is an RT game (step S704).

  If the current state of play is RT game (step S704: YES), the replay role winning effect for RT game (effect for RT replay role winning) is selected (step S705). In the effect state (step S704: NO), an effect at the time of normal replay winning a prize (effect at the time of normal replay winning a prize) is selected (step S707). Then, the selected effect is set (step S706), the winning information command receiving process is exited, and the process proceeds to the effect progress process of S84 in FIG. From the processes in steps S706 and S707, for example, the decorative lamp unit 13 and the speaker 16 generate a light effect, a sound effect (winning sound), and the like for notifying that the replay role has won. Also, here, using the fact that the re-play standby time is different between RT games and other games, different presentation modes are displayed when receiving a prize information command during the RT game and other games. It can be made to come out. For example, different winning colors are output from the speaker 16 during the RT game and other games, and the light emitting means (for example, LEDs provided at appropriate positions of the decorative lamp unit 13 or the gaming machine) are used in different light emitting colors. To emit light (winning light production).

  The above-described winning information command receiving process is an automatic insertion effect (for example, by the above-described winning sound or light emitting means) that informs that the game medium related to the re-game operation is being automatically inserted during the re-game automatic insertion standby state. It functions as an automatic input effect control means for causing the effect means to appear).

<Modification 1>
In the above-described embodiment, the medal insertion command is transmitted in the same command regardless of the re-game automatic insertion waiting time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of S304 in FIG. 10, a different medal insertion command may be transmitted according to the re-game automatic insertion waiting time. In this case, during the RT game, the medal insertion command corresponding to the re-game automatic insertion standby time is given to the effect control unit 410, and during other games other than during the RT game, the medal insertion command corresponding to the re-game automatic insertion standby time is received. Sent. In the medal insertion command reception process of FIG. 16, the type of the medal insertion command is confirmed, and an effect at the time of receiving the medal insertion command corresponding to the type is selected. Even in this way, similarly to the above embodiment, for example, medal insertion sounds of different tones can be output from the speaker 16 during RT games and during other games.

<Modification 2>
In addition, in the case of a spinning-reel game machine according to the above embodiment, when a plurality of types of RT games can be generated, a re-game standby time and a re-game automatic input standby time of the same time width are set for each RT game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a different time width may be set according to each RT game. For example, the first RT game having the RP winning probability (about 1 / 1.16) in the RT game of FIG. 6 and the RP winning probability (for example, about 1/2) different from the first RT game are shown. If the form which provided 2RT game is demonstrated typically, in the said 1st RT game, the re-game waiting time (it will be referred to as "T1") will be 250 ms, and the re-game automatic insertion waiting time (it will be referred to as "T2") will be 30 ms. In the second RT game, the re-game waiting time (referred to as “T3”) may be set to 500 ms, and the automatic re-play waiting time (referred to as “T4”) may be set to 40 ms. . In addition, regarding each waiting time mentioned above, the relationship which satisfy | fills "T1 <= T3 and T2 <>T4" or "T1 = T3 and T2 <>T4" or "T1 <= T3 and T2 = T4" is mentioned. In short, the waiting time during re-game operation during one RT game is different from the waiting time during re-game operation during another RT game.

  In the above example, since the first RT game has a higher RP win probability than the second RT game, the first RT game can win the replay combination more frequently than the second RT game. Therefore, it is preferable to set the re-game standby time and the re-game automatic input standby time so that the standby time during the re-game operation of the first RT game is shorter than the second RT game (for example, T1 + T2 <Relationship satisfying T3 + T4). That is, when multiple types of RT games are provided, the re-game waiting time and the re-play time are set so that the RT game with a relatively high RP winning probability has a relatively short standby time during re-game operation. It is preferable to set a game automatic input standby time. In this way, the game digestion speed can be changed according to the type of RT game having different RP winning probabilities, and even during RT games with a relatively high RP winning probability per unit time It is possible to prevent the game digestion speed from being reduced.

<Modification 3>
In addition, in the spinning machine according to the above-described embodiment, the form in which the RP (re-gamer) is elected alone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the duplicated role in which the RP and other roles are won in duplicate. (Hereinafter referred to as “re-game duplicate combination”) may be provided separately. This re-game duplicate combination belongs to the re-game combination type by nature. Examples of the replay duplicate combination include those in which RP and BB are won in duplicate. In this case, the re-play standby time between the case where the replay role related to the RP of the single winning (hereinafter referred to as “single winning re-playing role”) wins and the case where the replay role related to the re-playing redundant role wins In addition, at least one of the automatic re-playing waiting time and the re-game automatic waiting time can be set to different time widths. In short, it is a configuration in which the waiting time during replay operation is different between the case where the replay role related to the single winning replay role wins and the case where the replay role related to the above-mentioned replay duplicate role wins. .

  For example, when a single winning re-playing role and a re-playing double role are provided, and both are allowed to win a replay role with the same combination of symbols, if the replay role wins The player cannot determine whether the replay role is related to a single winning replay role or a replay duplicate role. In particular, BB is a role that is a trigger for generating a bonus game that can obtain a relatively high profit, so it can be said that BB wins the biggest concern of the player. Further, during the RT game, the appearance rate (winning rate) of the replay role is drastically increased. Therefore, it is expected that intermediate and advanced game players will advance the game with good tempo and enjoy the game. Therefore, in this modified example, the single player replaying role and the replay duplicating role make the player feel uncomfortable by changing the waiting time during regame operation, and the winning replay role is related to the above single winning replaying role. Therefore, the player can be notified of whether it is related to the replay duplicate combination. Further, by using the fact that the waiting time during re-game operation is different, it is possible to use different production modes (such as winning sounds and medal insertion sounds). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of winning the BB even at the time of winning the replay role due to a change in the waiting time during re-game operation and a difference in the production mode.

  In addition, it is preferable that the waiting time during re-game operation related to the re-game overlapping role is set to be longer than the standby time during re-game operation related to the single winning re-game. The reason is as follows. Generally, the winning probability of BB is set to a lower probability than other winning combinations. In particular, during RT games, a single winning re-player will win with a much higher probability, so the player will be clearly informed of the re-playing duplicate that will be won in rare cases. This is because it is preferable to notify that the player has been placed in the winning-permitted state.

  In the case of the configuration of this modified example, when setting the re-game waiting time, after YES of step S253 of the re-game operation start setting process of FIG. 12, in the process of the previous stage of step S254, Judgment process for determining whether the winning replay role is related to a single winning re-playing role or a re-playing duplicate role based on the winning role type (processing to determine the winning role (re-playing role) type: winning re-playing role Type determination means). Then, if the process of S254 is a process for setting a replay standby time according to whether it is a single winning replay combination or a replay duplicate combination based on the result of the determination process (regame combination type standby time setting means). good. These means can function as a part of the re-play standby state generating means. In addition, during the re-game operation start setting process of FIG. 12, information (re-game type identification information) for identifying whether the winning combination of the current game is a single winning re-playing combination or a re-playing overlapping combination is shown in FIG. It is held until the automatic medal insertion process is completed or until it is determined that “≠ 0” in step S301. Further, when setting the re-game automatic insertion waiting time, the process in step S306 of the re-game automatic medal insertion process of FIG. 10 is performed based on the above-mentioned re-game type identification information. The re-game automatic insertion standby time may be set according to the above (re-game role type automatic input standby time setting means). The above means can function as a part of the above-mentioned re-game automatic insertion standby state generating means.

  As mentioned above, the swivel type gaming machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various components can be modified without departing from the present invention. It is. Further, in the embodiment described above, a spinning-type game machine using a game medal as a game medium has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other game media, for example, a spinning-type game machine using a game ball. is there.

  The present invention is suitable for a revolving game machine configured to be able to generate an RT game in a re-game high probability lottery state.

1 gaming machine housing,
2 Front door,
3 Display window (rotor viewing part),
3a winning line,
4 Display window (LCD screen viewing area),
5a, 5b, 5c
6 Liquid crystal display device,
6a Display screen (LCD screen),
7 medal slot,
8 MAX bet buttons,
9 1 bet button,
10 Reservation medal settlement button,
11 rotation start lever,
12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button,
13 Decorative lamp,
14 Operation panel section
15 Return button,
16 speakers,
17 Decorative panel section,
18 Medal tray
19 Game medal payout exit,
210 Cylinder device,
310 External concentration terminal board,
330 lap trunk relay board,
340 Production I / F board,
340a input buffer circuit,
350 payout relay board,
360 stop switch board,
370 game relay board,
380 LED board,
400 main control board (main control unit),
401 microcomputer (main control board side),
401a main ROM,
401b main RAM,
401c main CPU,
401d CTC,
401e interrupt controller circuit;
402 I / O port circuit,
403 counter circuit,
404 I / F circuit,
404a output buffer circuit;
405 I / F circuit,
406 I / F circuit,
407 motor drive circuit,
408 switch input circuit,
410 production control unit,
420 production control board,
421 microcomputer (production control board side),
421a sub-ROM,
421b sub-RAM,
421c sub CPU,
421d CTC,
421e interrupt controller circuit,
422 I / O port circuit,
423 counter circuit,
430 Cylinder setting board,
440 power supply board,
450 payout control board,
460 LCD control board,
500 hopper units,
510 hopper motor,
520 Medal payout sensor.

Claims (1)

A rotating device for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the rotating cylinders, having a plurality of rotating cylinders arranged with various symbols;
A start switch for starting rotation of each cylinder on condition that a game start condition based on the insertion of game media is satisfied;
A plurality of re-players related to the re-game operation that automatically sets the number of game media provided for the current game and establishes the next game start condition without inserting the game media, triggered by the start operation of the start switch An internal lottery for different types of roles, and a role lottery means for determining the winning role,
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
With the stop operation of the stop switch as a trigger, stop control means for controlling the stop position of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is derived and displayed as the game result;
A game start standby state generating means for generating a game start standby state for limiting a start of execution of the next game for a predetermined time after the current game is started by the start operation of the start switch;
When the combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result is a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer, a re-play standby state is generated that generates a re-play standby state required for notifying the outside of the combination for a predetermined time. Means,
Re-game operation means for automatically injecting the number of game media provided for the current game and operating the re-game on the condition that the re-play standby state has ended;
Re-game automatic input standby state generating means for generating a re-game automatic input standby state required for notifying the outside that the game medium relating to the re-game is automatically input by the re-game operating means; and
Based on a predetermined condition, replay high probability game control means for generating a replay high probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the replaying role by the combination lottery means is higher than the normal game state;
Production means for presenting the production related to the game,
A replay that causes the effect means to present a re-game combination effect that notifies that the combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result during the re-play standby state is a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-play game combination A combination formation effect control means, and an automatic insertion effect control means for causing the effect means to present an automatic insertion effect for notifying that the game medium related to the replay operation is being automatically charged during the re-game automatic charging standby state. Production control means that generally controls the appearance control of the production by the production means,
With
Without changing the predetermined time of the game start standby state, the replay standby state in the re-game high probability lottery state and the re-game high probability lottery state included in the game start standby state Among the re-game automatic input standby state , configured to generate at least the re-game automatic input standby state in the re-game high probability lottery state for a shorter time than in the normal game state,
This is a spinning machine.

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