JP5614744B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  By the way, in recent years, a control method in which a reel stop position is uniquely determined with respect to a combination of an internal lottery result for determining whether or not a combination is appropriate and a mode of a reel stop operation has become mainstream (Patent Document 1). reference). This control method can simplify the process of determining the reel stop position, while winning as much as possible the winning combination in the internal lottery, and reliably avoiding the winning combination in the internal lottery. Since it is necessary to determine the stop position of the reel by the control algorithm, it has been difficult to perform highly controllable control in which whether or not the winning combination related to the winning combination is determined according to the stop order of the reels.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery, the first combination is won in combination with a plurality of types of second combinations, and the winning mode of the first combination is set to a plurality of types, so that the reel stop order corresponds to the winning mode of the first combination. In the case of a specific order, the first combination wins regardless of the reel stop timing, and when the reel stop order is not a specific order, the reel stop timing is avoided while avoiding the first combination winning. Accordingly, there is a control method for adjusting the winning rate of the winning combination depending on whether or not the winning of the first winning combination is supported by the effect while switching the reel stop control so that the second winning combination may be won or not. It has been proposed (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-130301 A JP 2009-172039 A

  However, in a gaming machine employing such a control method, in order to avoid winning of the first role when the reel stop order is not a specific order, the design of the gaming machine such as the arrangement of symbols and the arrangement of effective lines There was a problem that the constraints became large.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to alleviate restrictions on the design of a gaming machine that switches reel stop control in accordance with the reel stop order.

  (1) In the present invention, N reels (N is a natural number satisfying N ≧ 3) with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a first combination and a plurality of types of second combinations are won. An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not the winning combination is present, and the N reels are rotated for each game, and the stop operation is performed according to the result of the internal lottery with the stop operation as a trigger. In the game in which the first combination and the plurality of types of second combinations are won in duplicate, the stop operation is performed in a specific order. When the reel that is rotating is stopped so that the first combination is won regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the stop operation is not performed in a specific order, the plurality of types are selected according to the timing of the stop operation. To win one of the second roles Reel control means for controlling the reels that are rotating so that they can be rotated, and a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the effective line in a state where the N reels are stopped. A game machine having a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination is won, wherein the reel control means is a game in which the first winning combination and the plurality of types of second winning combinations are won. Then, when the stop operation for stopping the first reel among the N reels is not performed in a specific order, the first symbol constituting the first winning combination and the plural types of the first reels are performed. Stop operation to stop the first reel and stop the reels up to the (N-1) -th reel so that any one of a plurality of types of second symbols composing the double winning form is displayed at the display position on the effective line. Regardless of the timing of The reels up to the (N-1) th are stopped so that any of the plurality of types of second symbols is displayed at the display position on the effective line where any of the plurality of types of second roles can win. Based on the fact that the timing of the stop operation for stopping the reel is the timing corresponding to the second winning combination among the plurality of types of second winning combinations, the second winning combination form constituting the winning second combination is configured. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that an N-th reel is stopped so that two symbols are displayed at a display position on an active line and the second winning combination is won.

  In the present invention, a plurality of areas in which symbols are arranged by arranging symbols on the outer peripheral surface of the reel so that the first symbol and the second symbol may be displayed at the display position on the effective line. If the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the other combinations other than the first and second roles are arranged, the first symbol or the second symbol and the symbols configuring the winning pattern of the other role are simultaneously activated. The area to be displayed at the upper display position can be reduced and the design restrictions of the gaming machine can be relaxed. In the present invention, when the stop operation for stopping the first reel is not performed in a specific order, the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed at the display positions on the effective line. Even if the reels are stopped, the second combination can be won according to the timing of the stop operation for stopping the N-th reel while avoiding the winning of the first combination.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, on the outer peripheral surface of each of the N reels, the plurality of types of second symbols can be replaced with any one of the second symbols regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The plurality of types of symbol combinations that are arranged so that they can be displayed on an effective line and indicate the winning patterns of each of the plurality of types of the second role are composed of one type or two or more types of second symbols. Each of the second symbols may constitute a symbol combination indicating at least two types of winning combinations of the second combination in each of the plurality of reels.

  In this way, in the game in which the first small combination and a plurality of types of second small combinations are won in the internal lottery, the stop operation for stopping the reels up to the (N-1) th is performed in any manner. Even if it is, if any stop operation to stop the first reel is not performed in a specific order because any one of a plurality of types of second symbols can be displayed at the display position on the active line, The winning of the first role can be avoided reliably.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the internal lottery table in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the combination of the small part in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, the order of stop operation and the symbol combination displayed on the active line. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

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

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

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels, N reels (N is N) in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. A reel unit consisting of a natural number of reels satisfying ≧ 3 is housed. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

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

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and the effective line L1 is determined depending on the combination of the symbol display positions for each reel. ~ L3 is set. Specifically, the effective line L1 is set by a combination of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3, and the middle stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, The effective line L2 is set by the combination of the middle stage of the third reel R3, and the effective line L3 is set by the combination of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the lower stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper stage of the second reel R2 and the upper stage of the third reel R3 are invalid display positions that are not display positions on any active line. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a part of the display position of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 is excluded from the display position on the active line.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on any of the four effective lines L1 to L3 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the effective line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role. In such a case, a medal is paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and three valid medals are inserted based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. Lines L1 to L3 are set. Note that the prescribed number of throws may differ depending on the gaming state, and when multiple types of prescribed throws are set, the number of active lines set varies depending on the prescribed throws. Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

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

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, a replay. Probability changing means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and permits the game start operation to the start lever (game start operation means) SL based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. Perform the process. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the pressing operation of the start lever SL is an opportunity to start the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 has a prescribed insertion number 3 according to the gaming state as the medal insertion switch 210 is activated. The inserted medals are set to the inserted state up to the maximum number. When medals exceeding the prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, medals exceeding the three medals are stored as credit medals in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190. The Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals are credited to the gaming machine, the betting switch 220 is activated, so that the loading accepting means 105 has a predetermined number of throwing. The credited medals are set to the inserted state up to a certain number of three.

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

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

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 1911 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 1911 stores four types of internal lottery tables A to D as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, for each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535), various roles such as replay, small role, and big bonus (BB, special role) are provided. It is associated.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, cherry, special small role 1 (first role), special small role 2 (first role), special small role 3 (first role), bell 1 to bell 27 as small roles. (Multiple types of second role, second role group) and control role (third role) are prepared, and small role group 1 to small role group 9 in internal lottery table A to internal lottery table D are special small The combination 1 to the special small role 3 and any 9 types of the bell 1 to the bell 27 determined for each group indicate that they are won in duplicate.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, special small combination 1 to special small combination 3 and bell 1 to bell 9 are associated with the same random number as small combination group 1, and special small combination 1 to special small combination 3 and bell 10 to bell 18 are associated with the same random number as the small role group 2, and special small roles 1 to 3 and the bells 19 to 27 are associated with the same random number as the small role group 3. Special small role 1 to special small role 3, bell 19 to bell 27 and control role are associated with the same random number as small role group 4, special small role 1 to special small role 3, bell 1 to bell 9 And the control combination is associated with the same random number as the small combination group 5, and the special combination 1 to the special combination 3, bell 10 to bell 18, and the control combination are associated with the same random number as the small combination group 6. , Special small role 1-special small role 3, bell 1-bell 3, bell 3-bell 15 and bell 25-bell 27 are associated with the same random number as the small role group 7, and the special small role 1 to special small role 3, bell 4 to bell 6 and bell 16 to bell 21 are small role groups. No. 8 is associated with the same random number, and special small roles 1 to 3, bells 7 to 12 and bells 22 to 24 are associated with the same random number as the small role group 9.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state, and the replay lottery state includes the replay no lottery state, the replay low probability state, and the replay high probability. The state can be set, and in the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the gaming state and the replay lottery state. .

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the internal lottery table storage unit 1911 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 1912 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. As a combination with which the former carry-over possible flag is associated, there is a big bonus (BB), and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the won big bonus (BB) is carried over until the won big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a role (small role and replay) other than the big bonus (BB) is won even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. Is going. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over, if a role other than the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the big that has already been won A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a bonus (BB) lottery flag and a lottery flag other than the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery is set to a winning state.

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

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

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2, and the stop button B3 Pressing corresponds to a stop operation of the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control state is set. That is, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range) from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops. Is done. The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the button is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on the active line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line. In this way, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed.

  More specifically, the reel control means 130 is a process for obtaining a stop position of a rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process), and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 1913 of the storage means 190. And a process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process).

  First, in the logic calculation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role (cherry, special small role 1 to special small role 3, bell 1 to bell 27, control role)> big bonus (BB)”. In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the winning form of the winning combination having the lower priority order is selected according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a higher priority than the candidate of the stop position including the symbol to be configured has a higher priority.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, a logic operation for obtaining a stop position for at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the processing, the priority is obtained so that there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position with the highest priority.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order among the small roles when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined dividend for each small role. The priority order is set, and the priority order between the small roles is set so that the higher the medal payout number, the higher the priority order. Therefore, the same priority is set for the small roles having the same number of medals paid out for winning.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

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

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 1913.

  Here, in the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected), and the actual stop position, The correspondence of is set. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of replay symbols 2 “RP2” are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Since the interval between “RP2” is within 4 frames, the display on the effective line for each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 regardless of the pressing timing (pressing detection position) of the stop buttons B1 to B. The replay symbol 2 “RP2” can be drawn into the position.

  Further, a plurality of replay symbols 1 “RP1” are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, and the interval between the replay symbols 1 “RP1” is within 4 frames, so a stop button Regardless of the timing at which B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” can be drawn into the display position on the effective line for the second reel R2 or the third reel R3.

  Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 (specific reel), one bell symbol A “BLA” (first symbol, second symbol), three bell symbols B “BLB” (first symbol, second symbol) ) And one bell symbol C “BLC” (first symbol, second symbol) are arranged, and the interval between the bell symbols B “BLB” is two or four frames, and the bell symbol A “BLA” ”And the bell symbol B“ BLB ”, the bell symbol B“ BLB ”and the bell symbol C“ BLC ”, and the bell symbol C“ BLC ”and the bell symbol A“ BLA ”are all four. Since the frame is a frame, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1, either the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell symbol B “BLB”, or the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed on the effective line for the first reel R1. Alternatively pulling in It has become possible way.

  Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2 (specific reel), two bell symbols A “BLA” (second symbol), two bell symbols B “BLB” (second symbol), and one bell symbol C “BLC” (second symbol) is arranged, the interval between the bell symbols A “BLA” and the interval between the bell symbols B “BLB” are two frames, and the bell symbol A “BLA” The interval between the bell symbol B “BLB”, the interval between the bell symbol B “BLB” and the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the interval between the bell symbol C “BLC” and the bell symbol A “BLA” are all four frames. Therefore, the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell symbol B “BLB”, or the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed at the display position on the effective line for the second reel R2 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2. Alternatively pull in So that the can.

  Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3 (reel which is not a specific reel), one bell symbol A “BLA” (second symbol), two bell symbols B “BLB” (second symbol), and two bells The symbol C “BLC” (second symbol) is arranged, and the interval between the bell symbols B “BLB” and the interval between the bell symbols C “BLC” are both two frames, and the bell symbol A “BLA” ”And the bell symbol B“ BLB ”, the bell symbol B“ BLB ”and the bell symbol C“ BLC ”, and the bell symbol C“ BLC ”and the bell symbol A“ BLA ”are all four. Since the frame is a frame, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B3, the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell symbol B “BLB”, or the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed at the display position on the effective line for the third reel R3. Alternatively So that the it can be drawn.

  That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of second symbols are alternatively selected on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Are arranged so that they can be displayed on the active line.

  In addition, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is adjacent to the outer side of the second reel R2 below the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell symbol B “BLB”, and the bell symbol C “BLC”. Each symbol is arranged.

  In addition, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is adjacent to the outer periphery of the third reel R3 so that the 0th bell symbol B “BLB” and the eighth bell symbol C “BLC” are adjacent to each other. The symbols are arranged.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is referred to when special small roles 1 to 3 and bells 1 to 9 belonging to the small role group 1 are won in the internal lottery. In the stop control table, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed (a specific order), the bells 1 to 9 are controlled regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. If any of special small roles 1 to 3 wins while avoiding winning, and stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B2 or stop button B3 is pressed first, special small roles While avoiding winnings of 1 to 3 special small roles, depending on the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, when either of the bells 1 to 9 wins, and when neither of them wins Stop position with respect to the depression detection position so exists is set.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when special winning combination 1 to special winning combination 3 and bell 10 to bell 18 belonging to the small combination group 2 are won in the internal lottery, the stop button B1 is first pressed. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order (a specific order), the special small roles 1 to 3 are avoided while avoiding the winning of the bells 10 to 18 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. If any one wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the stop button is avoided while avoiding winning of the special small part 1 to the special small part 3. Depending on the pressing timing of B1 to B3, the pressing detection position is such that there is a case where any one of the bells 10 to 18 wins and a case where any combination does not win. Stop position is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the special small combination 1 to special small combination 3 and the bell 19 to bell 27 belonging to the small combination group 3 are won in the internal lottery, the stop button B1 is first pressed. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order (specific order), the special small roles 1 to 3 are avoided while avoiding the winning of the bells 19 to 27 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. If any one wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the stop button is avoided while avoiding winning of the special small part 1 to the special small part 3. Depending on the pressing timing of B1 to B3, the pressing detection position is such that there is a case where any one of the bells 19 to 27 wins and a case where any combination does not win. Stop position is set.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when the special small roles 1 to 3, the bell 19 to the bell 27, and the control roles belonging to the small role group 4 in the internal lottery are duplicated, the stop button B 2 is the first to be displayed. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (a specific order), the special small roles 1 to 1 are avoided while avoiding the winning of the bells 19 to 27 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. When any of the combination 3 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is pressed first, the winnings of the special small combination 1 to the special small combination 3 are avoided. Depending on the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing check is performed so that there is a case where any of the bells 19 to 27 wins and a case where none of the roles wins. Stop position with respect to the position is set.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when the special small roles 1 to 3, bells 1 to 9, and the control roles belonging to the small role group 5 in the internal lottery are duplicated, the stop button B2 is the first. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of pressing (a specific order), the special small part 1 avoids the winning of the bells 1 to 9 and the control part regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. When any of the special small roles 3 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the special small roles 1 to 3 and the control role There is a case where any one of the bells 1 to 9 wins and a case where none of the roles wins depending on the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Stop position against sea urchin press detection position is set.

  Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when the special small roles 1 to 3, the bells 10 to 18 and the control roles belonging to the small role group 6 in the internal lottery are won, the stop button B2 is the first. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (a specific order), the special small part 1 is avoided while avoiding the winning of the bells 10 to 18 and the control part regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. When any of the special small roles 3 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the special small roles 1 to 3 and the control role The case where any one of the bells 10 to 18 wins the prize and the case where any combination is not won according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 while avoiding the prize winning There stop position with respect to the depression detection position so exists is set.

  Also, stop control that is referred to when the special small roles 1 to 3, bells 1 to 3, bells 13 to 15, and bells 25 to 27, which belong to the small role group 7, are won in the internal lottery. In the table, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B3 is first pressed (specific order), the bells 1 to 3 and the bells 13 to 13 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. While avoiding winning of the bell 15 and the bell 25 to the bell 27, one of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed first. Is pressed, the bells 1 to 3 and the bells 13 to 3 are controlled according to the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 while avoiding winnings of the special roles 1 to 3. And if any of the 15 and the bell 25 to the bell 27 is winning, the stop position with respect to the depression detection position as in the case where any of the winning combination may not win exists is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the special small combination 1 to special small combination 3, bell 4 to bell 6, and bell 16 to bell 21 belonging to the small combination group 8 are won in the internal lottery, the stop button B 3 When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the buttons are first pressed (a specific order), the winning of the bells 4 to 6 and the bells 16 to 21 is avoided regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. On the other hand, if any one of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed first, the special small roles 1 to 1 The case where any one of the bells 4 to 6 and the bells 16 to 21 wins according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 while avoiding the winning of the small role 3 Stop position with respect to the depression detection position such that the case where the role of Les no prize exists is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the special small roles 1 to 3, the bells 7 to 12 and the bells 22 to 24 belonging to the small role group 9 are won in the internal lottery, the stop button B3 is referred to. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the buttons are first pressed (a specific order), the winning of the bells 7 to 12 and the bells 22 to 24 is avoided regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. On the other hand, if any one of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed first, the special small roles 1 to 1 When either of the bell 7 to bell 12 or the bell 22 to bell 24 wins according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 while avoiding winning of the small role 3 , Stop position with respect to the depression detection position so that there is a case where one of the winning combination no prize has been set.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reel control means 130 has the above-described stop control table in a game in which a plurality of types of small roles belonging to any one of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 are won. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are awarded so that any one of the special small roles 1 to 3 is awarded regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. Control to stop (first stop control), and the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 of any of the nine types of bells belonging to the selected small role group while avoiding winnings of the special small roles 1 to 3 A control (second stop control) for stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as to win a prize based on the timing according to the selected small role group is performed. It is switched in response to the pressing order of Pubotan B1 to B3.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 1914 of the storage means 190, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the valid lines L1 to L3 are displayed. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed in is a winning combination of a predetermined combination.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the black 7 symbol “black 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, Bell design A “BLA”, Bell design B “BLB”, Bell design C “BLC”, Watermelon design “WM”, Cherry design “CH”, Replay design 1 “RP1”, Replay design 2 “RP2”, Dummy design “ DUM "is arranged. Then, depending on the symbol combinations displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3 in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 7, Big Bonus 1 (BB1), Big Bonus 2 (BB2), Replay, Special Small Bonus 1 A winning determination table is prepared so that the presence or absence of winning of the special small role 3, bell 1 to bell 27, or control role can be determined.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the big bonus 1 (BB1) has won, When the symbol combination “Black 7, Black 7, Black 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Big Bonus 2 (BB2) has been won, and the symbol “RP, RP, RP” is displayed on the active line. When the combination is displayed, it is determined that the replay has been won, and when the symbol combination “BLA / RP1 / RP1” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the special small role 1 has been won, and the active line When the symbol combination “BLB / RP1 / RP1” is displayed above, it is determined that the special small role 2 has won, and the symbol combination “BLC / RP1 / RP1” is displayed on the active line. Special Bonus 3 won If the symbol combination “BLA / BLA / BLA” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Bell 1 has won, and the symbol combination “BLA / BLB / BLC” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that Bell 2 has won and the symbol combination “BLA / BLC / BLB” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Bell 3 has won, and “BLB • BLC • BLB” is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination “BLB / BLB” is displayed, it is determined that the bell 4 has won, and when the symbol combination “BLB / BLC / BLA” is displayed on the active line, the bell 5 has won. When the symbol combination “BLB / BLA / BLC” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 6 has won, and the symbol combination “BLC / BLC / BLC” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the bell 7 has won, and the symbol combination “BLC / BLA / BLB” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 8 has won, and “ When the symbol combination “BLC / BLB / BLA” is displayed, it is determined that the bell 9 has won a prize, and when the symbol combination “BLA / BLB / BLB” is displayed on the active line, the bell 10 has won a prize. When the symbol combination “BLA / BLC / BLA” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 11 has won, and the symbol combination “BLA / BLA / BLC” is displayed on the active line. When displayed, it is determined that the bell 12 has won, and when the symbol combination “BLB, BLC, BLC” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 13 has won, and on the active line. When the symbol combination “BLB / BLA / BLB” is displayed, it is determined that the bell 14 has won, and when the symbol combination “BLB / BLB / BLA” is displayed on the active line, the bell 15 is If it is determined that the winning combination is displayed and the symbol combination “BLC / BLA / BLA” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 16 has won a prize, and the symbol combination “BLC / BLB / BLC” is displayed on the active line. Is displayed, it is determined that the bell 17 has won, and when the symbol combination “BLC / BLC / BLB” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 18 has won, and on the active line. When the symbol combination “BLA / BLC / BLC” is displayed, it is determined that the bell 19 has won, and the symbol combination “BLA / BLA / BLB” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the bell 20 has won and the symbol combination “BLA / BLB / BLA” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 21 has won, and the “BLB / BLA / BLA” is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of “BLB / BLB / BLC” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 23 has won, When the symbol combination “BLB / BLC / BLB” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 24 has won, and when the symbol combination “BLC / BLB / BLB” is displayed on the active line. When it is determined that the bell 25 has won and the symbol combination “BLC / BLC / BLA” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell 26 has won, and the “BLC / BLC / BLA” is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination “BLA / BLC” is displayed, it is determined that the bell 27 has won a prize, and when the symbol combination “WM / CH / WM” is displayed on the active line, the control player has won a prize. It is determined.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations indicating the respective winning patterns of the bell 1 to the bell 27 are, for example, one combination of the second symbols such as “BLA / BLA / BLA” of the bell 1. For example, it is constituted by a combination of two types of second symbols such as “BLA / BLB / BLB” of the bell 10 or three types of for example “BLA / BLB / BLC” of the bell 2 It is comprised by the combination of 2nd symbols (The symbol combination which shows each winning form of multiple types of 2nd role is comprised by 1 type or 2 or more types of 2nd symbols). Then, each of the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell symbol B “BLB”, and the bell symbol C “BLC” is a combination of symbols indicating three types of bell winning patterns in each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The symbol combinations indicating the respective winning patterns of the bell 1 to the bell 27 are configured so as to be configured (configure a symbol combination indicating at least two types of winning combinations of the second combination).

  And in the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to FIG. 4, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7, the small button group 1 to the small role group 3 and the stop button B2 in which the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first is a specific order are A small role group 4 to a small role group 6 in which the first pressing order is a specific order, and a small role group 7 to a small role group 9 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed in a specific order Bells 1 to 27 belong to the group group.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the symbol combinations indicating the respective winning patterns of the bells 1 to 27 are combinations of symbols having common appearance, which of the bells 1 to 27 has won? It is difficult for the player to discriminate, but the player can easily recognize that any one of the bells 1 to 27 has won.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small combination (cherry, special small combination 1 to special small combination 3, bell 1 to bell 27, control combination) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process. When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay process. When the big bonus (BB) is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs the gaming state transition control process. Is called.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. When a plurality of types of small combinations wins, the total number of medals paid out based on the payout of each winning small combination is obtained as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when one type of small role is won in a plurality of active lines, the payout control means 150 determines the effective line that the small role has won in the payout of the winning small role. The result of multiplying the number is determined as the number of medals to be paid out in the game. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an upper limit is set on the number of medals paid out in one game, and specifically, nine is the upper limit on the number of medals paid out. Then, when the number of medals to be paid out for winning a small role is 9 or more, the payout control means 150 obtains the number of medals paid out in the game as 9 corresponding to the upper limit.

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

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. Also, when a replay or big bonus (BB) is won as a result of the game, as shown in FIG. 7, no payout is set for the replay and big bonus (BB). Is not performed, but processing (zero-sheet processing) is performed in which it is formally paid out zero medals.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation (press operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited with the same winning determination line as that of the previous game being validated.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Further, in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A or the internal lottery table B in which the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D shown in FIG. Is called.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an internal lottery table that is referred to in the internal lottery in the normal state is selected according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the low replay probability state in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A, and the replay lottery state is the replay high probability state in the normal state. In some cases, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B having a higher replay win probability than the internal lottery table A.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus (BB2) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, the replay lottery state is set to a replay low probability state, and among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C in which 1 (BB1) and big bonus 2 (BB2) are excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus 2 (BB2) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus 2 (BB2) is won. The symbol combination “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7” indicating the winning pattern of 1 (BB1) or the symbol combination “Black 7, Black 7, Black 7” indicating the winning pattern of Big Bonus 2 (BB2) is on the active line. When displayed, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to shift the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the symbol combination “red 7 / red 7 / red 7” indicating the winning mode of the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the symbol combination “black 7 / black” indicating the winning mode of the big bonus 2 (BB 2) in the bonus establishment state. This is a gaming state that shifts when triggered by the display of “7 / Black 7” on the active line. In the bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the replay no lottery state, and among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D shown in FIG. 3, the big bonus 1 (BB1), the big bonus 2 (BB2), and the replay are internal. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table D, which is excluded from the lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C. That is, in the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state or the bonus establishment state in that the small role is won more frequently than the other game states.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game, and a predetermined payout upper limit number (for example, 300) is determined according to the type of bonus won. When medals exceeding are paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The replay probability changing means 175 performs control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state includes a replay no lottery state in which replay is excluded from the internal lottery target, a replay low probability state in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and A plurality of lottery states, ie, a replay high probability state in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 1.5, can be set. As shown in FIG. By changing the state, the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery is changed.

  Specifically, the replay probability changing means 175 sets the replay lottery state to the replay low probability state as an initial state, and based on the fact that the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus 2 (BB2) is won, The replay lottery state is set to a non-replay lottery state, and upon completion of the bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to a replay high probability state.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175 corresponds to a predetermined number of games (for example, 200 times) in the RT end determination counter 1915 of the storage means 190 when the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state. Decrement update that writes a value to be played (for example, 200) and subtracts a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the RT end determination counter 1915 every time a game in the replay high probability state is performed I do. When the stored value of the RT end determination counter 1915 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the replay lottery state is returned to the replay low probability state.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175 determines that the RT end determination counter 1915 is set when the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus 2 (BB2) is won in the game in which the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state. Even if the stored value does not reach the threshold value, the replay lottery state is changed to the replay low probability state. At this time, the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state. The value is reset to an initial value (eg, 0).

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 1921. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of kinds of effect states, and the AT flag is stored in the effect flag storage means 1922 under predetermined conditions at the end of the bonus state. By setting, the production state is set to the assist time state (AT state: special production state), the end condition of the AT state is determined based on the fluctuation of the replay lottery state, and the AT state end condition is established Control to end the AT state is performed by clearing the AT flag.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when the big bonus 1 (BB1) or the big bonus 2 (BB2) is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 1923, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage means 1923, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and obtained by AT lottery. If the random value is associated with winning in the AT lottery table, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. The AT lottery may be performed between the time of winning Big Bonus 1 (BB1) or Big Bonus 2 (BB2) and the end of the bonus state. In particular, if the AT lottery is performed at the end of the bonus state, a process for confirming whether or not the AT lottery is won (a process for setting an AT reservation flag, which will be described later, and a process for checking whether or not an AT reservation flag is set) ) Can be omitted.

  The effect control means 180 determines whether or not the AT reservation flag is set in the effect flag storage means 1922 at the end of the bonus state. If the AT reservation flag is set, the AT reservation flag is set. In addition to clearing, the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 1922 to set the effect state to the AT state. Then, the effect control means 180 determines that the end condition for the AT state is satisfied when the replay lottery state changes from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state, and clears the AT flag to change the AT state. Terminate.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 displays a special effect that assists the winning of the winning combination in the game in which a predetermined combination of a plurality of types is won when the effect state is set to the AT state. Control to be executed by the device 340 is performed.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180, when a plurality of kinds of small roles belonging to any one of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 are won in the internal lottery in the game whose production state is set to the AT state, Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a special effect that notifies the pressing order of the stop button that can win a special small combination among a plurality of types of small combinations belonging to the selected small combination group. As the special effects, various effects can be adopted. For example, an effect image notifying the type of the stop button to be pressed first in order to win a special small role is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or a special small character is displayed. Turn on the lamp that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win the winning combination, or output the sound that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win the special small role from the speaker Can be.

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

2. Control Methods of the Present Embodiment Hereinafter, various control methods employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control process for each game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, insertion acceptance processing for accepting insertion of medals necessary for playing a game is performed (step S100). In the insertion acceptance process, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI to set the inserted medal to the inserted state, and the player presses the bet button B0 to activate the bet switch 220 to play the game in advance. Set the medal credited in the aircraft to the inserted state. Further, when a replay is won in the previous game, the medals having the same number of insertions as the previous game are automatically set to the inserted state on the gaming machine side without requiring the medal held by the player. When the insertion of a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals set as the game start condition is completed (Y in Step S101), the operation of waiting for the start lever SL is waited (Step S102).

  When the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S103), and the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed. The supply of drive pulses is started, and the rotation of each reel is started (step S104). In the internal lottery, the winning combination is determined by comparing the random value acquired with the operation of the start switch 230 with the lottery table selected according to the gaming state, and the winning combination (winning combination) flag is set. Set to internal winning status.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 are set as the lottery targets of the internal lottery in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the random number value acquired in the internal lottery is stored in the small lottery table. In the case of being associated with a group, among the special small roles 1 to 3, the bells 1 to 27, and a plurality of types of small roles corresponding to the small role group among the control roles are won. ing.

  When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed (Y in step S105), the operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated (step S106), and the rotating reel is stopped in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. The reel stop control to be performed is performed (step S107). In particular, in the present embodiment, reel stop control is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the player presses the stop button (Y in step S200), the operation for the pressed stop button is invalidated (step S201), and the stop position of the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is determined. The process which performs is performed (step S202-step S205).

  Specifically, priority is given to each of the stop position candidates for a total of 5 frames in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressed detection position indicating the position of the rotating reel when the stop button is pressed by logic calculation. Ask for. In such a logic operation, the stop position candidate in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on the active line is more than the stop position candidate in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed at the display position on the effective line. The priority for each of the stop position candidates is determined so that the priority is high. In the logic calculation, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, symbols corresponding to the winning combination having a high priority are displayed at the display position on the effective line according to the priority order determined for each winning combination. Priorities for each of the stop position candidates such that the stop position candidates have a higher priority than the stop position candidates in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination with the lower priority is displayed at the display position on the active line. Ask for.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of each stop position candidate in a game in which a plurality of types of small roles belonging to any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 are won in the internal lottery is small. The priority of each stop position is calculated so that the priority increases as the number of medals paid out for winning a small role increases. . In the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of medals paid out in a game is determined to be nine, a stop position candidate in which the number of medals paid out in a game is nine or more is determined for the medal in the game. The priority is calculated assuming that the number of payouts is nine.

  If the result of the logic operation is one stop position candidate with the highest priority (Y in step S203), the stop position candidate with the highest priority obtained by the logic operation is rotated. The stop position of the inner reel is determined (step S204).

  On the other hand, if a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are found as a result of the logic operation (N in step S203), the stop position is determined with reference to the stop control table (step S205).

  Then, when the stop position is determined by referring to the logic calculation or the stop control table, the supply of the drive pulse to the stepping motor that rotationally drives the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. To stop the reel (step 206).

  When all the reels stop (Y in step S207), as shown in FIG. 9, a winning determination process is performed based on the stopped state of each reel (step S108). In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of a winning combination is determined based on whether or not a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination is displayed on the winning determination line L. If the winning combination is determined as a result of the winning determination (Y in step S108), the winning process corresponding to the winning combination is performed, and the series of processes is terminated (step S109).

  Here, in this type of conventional gaming machine, in the game in which the first combination and the second combination are won in the internal lottery, the second combination is surely avoided according to the order of the stop operation. In order to win the first role, or to win the second role while avoiding the winning of the first role, the first symbol and the second symbol are not displayed at the display position on the active line at the same time. The first symbol constituting the winning combination for one role and the second symbol constituting the winning combination for the second role were arranged at intervals.

  Then, in this type of conventional gaming machine, a piece adjacent to the piece where the first symbol is arranged, a piece where one piece is placed from the piece where the first symbol is arranged, or the second symbol is arranged. By arranging the symbols that make up the winning combination of the other role other than the first role and the second role, from the frame adjacent to the frame and the frame where the second symbol is arranged to one frame, If there is a candidate for a stop position where the symbol of the first symbol or the second symbol and the symbol constituting the winning pattern of the other symbol are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line, the first symbol and the second symbol are In a game in which two winning combinations are won, there may be a problem that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of another winning combination is displayed on the active line even though the other winning combination is not winning.

  Therefore, in this type of conventional gaming machine, in order to prevent such a problem, the arrangement of symbols constituting the winning pattern of other roles is limited, the number of active lines is limited to one, The restrictions on the design of gaming machines, such as the inability to set up an effective line, were increasing.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which multiple types of small roles belonging to any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 are won by internal lottery, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are selected. Of these, when a stop operation for stopping the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 (specific reel) is performed as the first reel, regardless of the timing of the stop operation for stopping the first reel R1 or the second reel R2. The 1st symbol that forms the winning pattern for multiple types of special small roles won in the internal lottery and the 2nd symbol that forms the winning pattern for multiple types of bells that are won in the internal lottery are on the active line at the same time. The stop operation for stopping the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 so as to be displayed at the display position and stopping the first reel (N-1 reels) follows a specific order. Otherwise, regardless of the timing of the stop operation to stop the second reel (the reels up to the N-1st reel), the second position is displayed on the active line where the winning bell in the internal lottery can win a prize. The second reel (N-1 reels) is stopped so that the symbol is displayed, and the stop operation timing to stop the third reel (Nth reel) is won by the internal lottery. The second symbol constituting the winning form of the winning bell is displayed at the display position on the active line based on the timing according to the winning bell when the second reel is stopped. Then, a method of stopping the third reel is adopted so that the second winning combination can win.

  That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that the first symbol and the second symbol may be displayed at the display positions on the active line. By arranging the symbols and the second symbol, if the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the other role are arranged, the first symbol or the second symbol and the symbols configuring the winning pattern of the other role are simultaneously activated. A stop operation for stopping the first reel is performed in a specific order while reducing the number of frames to be displayed at the upper display position and relaxing the design restrictions of the gaming machine as described above. If it is not performed, even if the first reel is stopped so that the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed at the display position on the active line, the third reel can be removed while avoiding the special small role winning. Depending on the timing of the stop operation There can be made to win. Hereinafter, such a method will be described in detail.

  In the following description, “first stop operation” means a press operation of a stop button for stopping the first reel among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and “second stop operation” means The operation of pressing a stop button that stops the second reel among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 means “third stop operation”, and the third reel among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. This means pressing the stop button to stop the reel.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to FIG. 7, the special small combination 1 to special special combination 3 and bell 1 to bell 27 are the symbols of the first reel R1 constituting the winning form, the bell design A “BLA” to One of the bell symbols C “BLC”.

  4 and 7, each of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 has a special small role 1 and a bell 1 to 1 as roles where the symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. Any of three types of bells, bell 10, bell 12 and bell 19 to bell 21, and the symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the special small role 2 and the bell 4 to 6 bells, 13 to 15 bells, and 22 to 24 bells belong to the bell, and the symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C "BLC". , Bell 7 to Bell 9, Bell 16 to Bell 18, Bell 25 to Bell 27, any three types of bells belong.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the bell design A “BLA” to the bell design C “with respect to the first reel R1, regardless of which of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery. Each of “BLC” corresponds to the first symbol that constitutes the winning form of the special small role won in the internal lottery, and corresponds to the second symbol that constitutes the winning form of the bell won in the internal lottery. To do.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the first reel R1 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. , Regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the upper position, which is the display position on the effective line L1, corresponds to the first symbol and the second symbol. The first reel R1 is stopped at a stop position at which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” (bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 11A) is displayed. . That is, the first reel R1 is stopped at a stop position where any one of the plurality of types of first symbols and any of the plurality of types of second symbols are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line.

  When the operation of stopping the second reel R2 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the stop position at which the replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed in the middle of the display position on the active line L1. When the operation to stop the third reel R3 is performed as the third stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the third stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower position, which is the display position on the active line L1, at the stop position where the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is displayed. That is, in the example of FIG. 11C, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / RP1 / RP1” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the active line L1. Is stopped.

  On the other hand, in a game in which any of the small role groups 1 to 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation of stopping the first reel R1 (specific reel) performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If not, regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), the first reel R1 is on the effective line L1 as in the case shown in FIG. 11 (A). The bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the first symbol and the bell symbol B “BLB” corresponding to the first symbol in the upper stage as the display position (in the example of FIG. 11D, the bell symbol B “BLB”) ) Is displayed at the stop position displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the nine types of bells belonging to each small role group include three types of bells in which the symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. The first reel R1 has three types of bells whose symbol is a bell symbol B “BLB”, and the first reel R1 has three types of bells whose symbol is a bell symbol C “BLC”. These three types of bells are a bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol A "BLA", a bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B "BLB", and a symbol of the second reel R2. Is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”, a bell with the third reel R3 symbol with the bell symbol A “BLA”, and a bell with the third reel R3 symbol with the bell symbol B “BLB”. Then, the symbol of the third reel R3 is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”.

  For example, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the first reel R1 is the bell design A “BLA”, the bell 1 is the bell whose design of the second reel R2 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 2 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 2 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the third reel Bell 1 is a bell whose R3 symbol is the bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 3 is a bell whose symbol of the third reel R3 is a bell symbol B “BLB”, and a symbol of the third reel R3 is a bell symbol C “ Bell 2 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  In addition, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the first reel R1 is the bell design B “BLB”, the bell 6 is the bell whose design of the second reel R2 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 4 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 5 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the third reel Bell 5 is the bell with the symbol of R3 being the bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 4 is the bell with the symbol of the third reel R3 being the symbol B “BLB”, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the symbol of the bell C Bell 6 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Further, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the first reel R1 is the bell design C “BLC”, the bell 8 is set as the bell whose design of the second reel R2 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 9 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 7 is set as the bell whose symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the third reel Bell 9 is a bell whose R3 symbol is Bell Design A “BLA”, Bell 8 is a bell whose third reel R3 symbol is Bell Design B “BLB”, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is Bell Design C “ Bell 7 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, even if any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the display position on the effective line related to the first reel R1 by the first stop operation. Even if any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed, the operation of stopping the first reel R1 performed as the first stop operation does not follow a specific order. In this case, when an operation to stop the second reel R2 is performed as the second stop operation, an effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed with respect to the first reel R1. Any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” can be drawn into the display position related to the upper second reel R2, and the third reel R3 is stopped as the second stop operation. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed at the display position for the third reel R3 on the effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed for the first reel R1. One of the bell symbols C “BLC” can be drawn.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation to stop the first reel R1 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If, for example, an operation to stop the second reel R2 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Regarding the second reel R2, any one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol (in the example of FIG. 11 (E)) is displayed in the middle stage which is the display position on the effective line L1. It stops at the stop position where the bell symbol A “BLA”) is displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to FIGS. 4, 6, and 7, the symbols of the first reel R1 and the symbol of the second reel R2 are common to the bells 1 to 27, and the symbols of the third reel R3 are the same. There are three types of bells whose symbols are bell symbol A “BLA” to bell symbol C “BLC”, and each of the three types of bells has a specific order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed. Each of the small role group 1 to the small role group 3, the small button group 4 to the small role group 6 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed in a specific order, and the stop button B3 are the first. It belongs to each of the small role group 7 to the small role group 9 whose pressing order is a specific order.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11E, the bell of the first reel R1 whose bell symbol B is “BLB” and whose second reel R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA” is shown as “BLB · BLA”. There are three types of bells: Bell 6 which is “BLC”, Bell 14 which is “BLB / BLA / BLB” and Bell 22 which is “BLB / BLA / BLA”. It belongs to small group 5 and small group 8. Bell 14 belongs to small group 2, small group 6 and small group 7. Bell 22 belongs to small group 3, small group 4 and small group 9. belong to.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is not a specific order. While the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are stopped, the combination of the two bell symbols displayed on the active line L1 is a part of the symbol combination showing the three types of bell winning forms. Any one type of bell can be awarded according to the small role group won in the internal lottery.

  For example, in the state shown in FIG. 11E, the combination of two bell symbols “BLB · BLA” displayed on the active line L1 is “BLB · BLA · BLC” and “BLB · BLA · BLC” It is a part of three types of bells, “BLB” Bell 14 and “BLB / BLA / BLA” Bell 22, but when the small role group 4 or the small role group 7 is elected in the internal lottery Bell 6 can win a prize, and if a small role group 5 or a small role group 8 is elected in an internal lottery, a bell 14 can be won, and a small role group 6 or a small role group 9 becomes an internal lottery. In the case of winning, the bell 22 can be awarded.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the operation for stopping the first reel R1 performed as the first stop operation is not in a specific order, for example, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 as the third stop operation. Is performed, the timing at which the third stop operation is performed is one bell that can be won in the state where the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are stopped among the bells that are won in the internal lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (F), based on the timing according to the second reel R3, the second symbol (FIG. 11 (F)) that constitutes one type of bell that can be won. In this example, the bell symbol B “BLB”) is stopped at the stop position displayed at the lower stage, which is the display position on the effective line L1. That is, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / BLA / BLB” indicating the winning pattern of the bell 14 is displayed on the active line L1.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to FIG. 7, in the special small roles 1 to 3, the symbol of the second reel R2 constituting the winning form is the replay symbol 1 “RP1”, and the bell 1 In the bell 27, the symbol of the second reel R2 constituting the winning form is any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC”.

  According to FIGS. 4 and 7, each of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 has special small roles 1 to 3 as roles where the symbol of the second reel R2 is the replay symbol 1 “RP1”. As the role that the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA”, any one of the bell 1, the bell 6, the bell 8, the bell 12, the bell 14, the bell 16, the bell 20, the bell 22, and the bell 27 Three types of bells belong, and the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B “BLB”. The bell 2, the bell 4, the bell 9, the bell 10, the bell 15, the bell 17, the bell 21, the bell 23, the bell 25, any three kinds of bells belong, and the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol C “BLC”. The bell 3, the bell 5, the bell 7, the bell 11, the bell 13, the bell 18, the bell 19 , Bell 24, Bell 26 Bell of the class belongs.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, regardless of which of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is determined in the internal lottery for the second reel R2. Corresponds to the first symbol that constitutes the winning form of the special small role that has been elected, and the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” all indicate the winning type of the bell that has been won in the internal lottery. It corresponds to the 2nd pattern which comprises.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to FIG. 5, on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is always placed below the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC”. Are arranged.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the second reel R2 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. , Regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), the bell symbol A “corresponding to the second symbol is displayed in the middle of the display position on the effective line L1. Any one of “BLA” to Bell symbol C “BLC” (Bell symbol A “BLA” in the example of FIG. 12A) is displayed, and the replay corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower position on the effective line L3. The second reel R2 is stopped at the stop position where the symbol 1 “RP1” is displayed. That is, the second reel R2 is stopped at a stop position at which the first symbol and any of a plurality of types of second symbols are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line.

  When the operation to stop the first reel R1 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the first symbol (bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 12B) corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower stage which is the display position on the effective line L3. Stops at the displayed stop position. When the operation of stopping the third reel R3 is performed as the third stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the third stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower position, which is the display position on the active line L3, and stopped at the stop position. That is, in the example of FIG. 12C, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / RP1 / RP1” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the active line L3. Is stopped.

  On the other hand, in a game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation of stopping the second reel R2 (specific reel) performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If not, regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 12D, the second reel R2 is on the effective line L3 as in the case shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower level as the display position, and the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “corresponding to the second symbol at the middle level as the display position on the effective line L1. BLC "is stopped at a stop position at which one of" BLC "(bell symbol A" BLA "in the example of FIG. 12D) is displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to FIGS. 4 and 7, the nine types of bells belonging to each small role group include three types of bells in which the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. The second reel R2 includes three types of bells whose bell symbol B is “BLB”, and the second reel R2 includes three types of bells whose bell symbol C is “BLC”. The three types of bells include a bell whose first reel R1 has a symbol A “BLA”, a bell whose first reel R1 has a bell symbol B “BLB”, and a symbol on the first reel R1. Is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”, a bell with the third reel R3 symbol with the bell symbol A “BLA”, and a bell with the third reel R3 symbol with the bell symbol B “BLB”. Then, the symbol of the third reel R3 is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”.

  For example, in the three kinds of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the second reel R2 is the bell design A “BLA”, the bell 1 is the bell whose design of the first reel R1 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 6 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 8 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the third reel Bell 1 is a bell whose R3 symbol is Bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 8 is a bell whose third reel R3 symbol is Bell Design B “BLB”, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is Bell symbol C “ Bell 6 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Further, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the second reel R2 is the bell design B “BLB”, the bell 2 is set as the bell whose design of the first reel R1 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 4 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, and the bell 9 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”. Bell 9 is a bell whose R3 symbol is Bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 4 is a bell whose third reel R3 symbol is Bell Pattern B “BLB”, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is Bell symbol C “ Bell 2 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Further, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the second reel R2 is the bell design C “BLC”, the bell 3 is the bell whose design of the first reel R1 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 5 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 7 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the third reel Bell 5 is a bell with the symbol of R3 being the bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 3 is a bell with the symbol of the third reel R3 being the symbol B “BLB”, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the symbol of the bell C Bell 7 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, even if any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the display position on the effective line related to the second reel R2 by the first stop operation. Even if any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed, the operation for stopping the second reel R2 performed as the first stop operation does not follow a specific order. In this case, when an operation to stop the first reel R1 is performed as the second stop operation, an effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed with respect to the second reel R2. Any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLA” can be drawn into the display position related to the upper first reel R1, and the third reel R3 is stopped as the second stop operation. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed at the display position related to the third reel R3 on the effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed with respect to the second reel R2. One of the bell symbols C “BLC” can be drawn.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the second reel R2 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If, for example, an operation to stop the first reel R1 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Regarding the first reel R1, any one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol is displayed on the upper stage which is the display position on the effective line L1 (in the example of FIG. 12E). It stops at the stop position where the bell symbol B “BLB”) is displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as described above, even if any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is a specific order. Otherwise, the combination of the two bell symbols displayed on the active line L1 in a state where the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are stopped is a part of the symbol combination indicating the three types of bell winning forms. In the meantime, any one type of bell can be won according to the small role group won in the internal lottery.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the operation for stopping the second reel R2 performed as the first stop operation is not in a specific order, for example, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 as the third stop operation. Is performed, the timing at which the third stop operation is performed is one bell that can be won in the state where the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are stopped among the bells that are won in the internal lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (F), for the third reel R3, one type of bell winning form that can be won in the lower stage, which is the display position on the active line L1, is displayed. The second symbol (Bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 11 (F)) is displayed at the stop position where it is displayed. That is, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / BLA / BLB” indicating the winning pattern of the bell 14 is displayed on the active line L1.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to FIGS. 4 and 7, each of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 has a special small character as the role whose symbol of the third reel R3 is the replay symbol 1 “RP1”. Role 1 to special small role 3 belong, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol A "BLA", the bell 1, bell 5, bell 9, bell 11, bell 15, bell 16, bell 21, bell 22 and bell 26, any three types of bells belong, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol B "BLB", and the bell 3, bell 4, bell 8, bell 10, bell 14, bell 18 , Bell 20, bell 24, bell 25, any of three types of bells belong, and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol C "BLC", the bell 2, bell 6, bell 7, bell 12, Bell 13, Bell 17, Bell 19, Bell 23, Ve Any three kinds of bell out of the 27 are belongs.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, regardless of which of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” is determined in the internal lottery for the third reel R3. Corresponds to the first symbol that constitutes the winning form of the special small role that has been elected, and the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” all indicate the winning type of the bell that has been won in the internal lottery. It corresponds to the 2nd pattern which comprises.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won by the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. , Regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, for the third reel R3, the first symbol is displayed at the lower position, which is the display position on the effective line L3. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to is displayed, and any one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol on the upper stage that is not the display position on any effective line L (see FIG. In the example of 13 (A), the sound is stopped at the stop position where the bell symbol B “BLB”) is displayed.

  When the operation to stop the first reel R1 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the first symbol (bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 13B) corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower stage which is the display position on the effective line L3. Stops at the displayed stop position. When the operation to stop the third reel R3 is performed as the third stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the third stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed at the lower position, which is the display position on the active line L3, and stopped at the stop position. That is, in the example of FIG. 13C, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / RP1 / RP1” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the active line L3. Is stopped.

  On the other hand, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is not in a specific order. Depending on the timing of the first stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 13D, the third reel R3 is different from the case shown in FIG. The replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is displayed on the display line, and any one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol is displayed at the lower position on the effective line L1. (Bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 13D) is stopped at the stop position where it is displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, according to FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the nine types of bells belonging to each small role group are the three types of bells whose symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. The third reel R3 includes three types of bells whose bell symbol B is “BLB”, and the third reel R3 includes three types of bells whose symbol is the bell symbol C “BLC”. The three types of bells include a bell whose first reel R1 has a symbol A “BLA”, a bell whose first reel R1 has a bell symbol B “BLB”, and a symbol on the first reel R1. Is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”, the bell with the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA”, and the bell with the symbol of the second reel R2 is the bell symbol B “BLB”. Then, the symbol of the second reel R2 is a bell with the bell symbol C “BLC”.

  For example, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol A “BLA”, the bell 1 is the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. The bell 5 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, and the bell 9 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”. Bell 1 is the bell whose symbol R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 9 is the bell whose symbol is the symbol B “BLB” on the second reel R2, and the symbol C2 is the symbol on the second reel R2. Bell 5 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Also, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the design of the third reel R3 is the bell design B “BLB”, the bell 3 is the bell whose design of the first reel R1 is the bell design A “BLA”. The bell 4 is set as a bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 8 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the second reel. Bell 8 is the bell whose symbol R2 is the bell symbol A “BLA”, Bell 4 is the bell whose symbol R is the symbol B “BLB” of the second reel R2, and the bell symbol C “the symbol of the second reel R2 is the symbol“ Bell 3 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Also, in the three types of bells belonging to the small role group 1 and the symbol of the third reel R3 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, the bell 2 is the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol A “BLA”. The bell 6 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol B “BLB”, the bell 7 is set as the bell whose symbol of the first reel R1 is the bell symbol C “BLC”, and the second reel. Bell 6 is a bell whose R2 symbol is Bell Symbol A “BLA”, Bell 2 is a Bell whose symbol is B Symbol B “BLB” of the second reel R2, and Bell Symbol C is a symbol of the second reel R2. Bell 7 is set as the bell “BLC”.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, even if any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the display position on the effective line related to the third reel R3 by the first stop operation. Even if any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation does not follow a specific order. In this case, when an operation for stopping the first reel R1 is performed as the second stop operation, an effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed with respect to the third reel R3. Any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLA” can be drawn into the display position relating to the upper first reel R1, and the second reel R2 is stopped as the second stop operation. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed at the display position for the second reel R2 on the effective line on which any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” is displayed for the third reel R3. One of the bell symbols C “BLC” can be drawn.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If, for example, an operation to stop the second reel R2 is performed as the second stop operation, regardless of the timing at which the second stop operation is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Regarding the second reel R2, any one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol is displayed in the middle stage which is the display position on the effective line L1 (in the example of FIG. 13E). It stops at the stop position where the bell symbol A “BLA”) is displayed.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as described above, even if any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is a specific order. Otherwise, the combination of the two bell symbols displayed on the active line L1 in a state where the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped is a part of the symbol combination indicating the three types of bell winning patterns. In the meantime, any one type of bell can be won according to the small role group won in the internal lottery.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is not in a specific order, for example, the operation for stopping the first reel R1 as the third stop operation. Is performed, the timing at which the third stop operation is performed is one type of bell that can be won in a state where the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped among the bells that are won in the internal lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), for the first reel R1, a type of bell that can be won in the upper stage, which is the display position on the active line L1, is used. The second symbol (Bell symbol B “BLB” in the example of FIG. 13 (F)) is displayed at the stop position where it is displayed. That is, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position where the symbol combination “BLB / BLA / BLB” indicating the winning pattern of the bell 14 is displayed on the active line L1.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, when the first stop operation is not performed in a specific order, Even if any small group is won in the internal lottery, and the reel corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation is any of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the first stop is further performed. Regardless of the timing when the operation and the second stop operation are performed, there are three types of combinations of two bell symbols displayed on the active line in a state where the reels corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation are stopped. Any one type of bell can be awarded according to the small role group that is won in the internal lottery while being part of the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the bell.

  As a result, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in a game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, if the first stop operation is not performed in a specific order, Since winning of special small roles 1 to 3 is surely avoided regardless of the operation mode of the 1 stop operation to the third stop operation, when the first stop operation is not performed in a specific order, The reel corresponding to the first stop operation can be stopped so that the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first symbol and the second symbol are not displayed at the display position on the active line at the same time, as compared with the conventional gaming machine which is simultaneously displayed with the first symbol or the second symbol. Since it is displayed at the display position on the active line, it is possible to reduce the number of frames in which the symbols constituting the winning combinations of other roles cannot be arranged.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in a game where any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won by internal lottery, when the first stop operation is not performed in a specific order, FIG. (E), FIG. 12 (E), and FIG. 13 (E), a specific effective line (effective line L1 in this embodiment) regardless of the operation mode of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. A part of the symbol combinations of the bells belonging to the small role group won in the internal lottery can be displayed. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first stop operation is not performed in a specific order in a game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery. Regarding the reel R1, any of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” can be displayed on the upper stage.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for example, with respect to the first reel R1, except for the frames adjacent to the lower side of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” and the frames adjacent to the lower side thereof. The cherry symbol “CH” constituting the winning form of the cherry can be freely arranged.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when an operation for stopping the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 (specific reel) is performed as the first stop operation, the first stop operation is performed in a specific order. Regardless of whether or not it has been performed, and regardless of the timing of the first stop operation, the first reel R1 or the second reel is displayed so that the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line. Since R2 can be stopped, even if the first stop operation is performed, the player cannot determine whether or not the first stop operation has been performed in a specific order. In addition, when the second stop operation is performed, the player can determine whether or not the first stop operation is in a specific order.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, until the second stop operation, the player can perform the stop operation without considering the timing of the stop operation, and in the third stop operation, the bell is awarded according to the timing of the stop operation. There are cases where there is a case where a prize is won and cases where a prize is not won.

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

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are specific reels has been described. However, all the reels may be specific reels, or one reel may be a specific reel. There may be.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation of stopping the third reel R3 (reel that is not a specific reel) performed as the first stop operation. Are in a specific order, as shown in FIG. 13A, for the third reel R3, the replay symbol 1 “RP1” corresponding to the first symbol is positioned at the display position on the active line. Although one of the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC” corresponding to the second symbol is displayed at the display position on the active line, the first stop operation is described. Even if the operation to stop the third reel R3 is performed in a specific order, the first symbol and the second symbol are related to the third reel R3 regardless of the timing of the first stop operation. at the same time It may be displayed on a display position on the effect line.

  In the above embodiment, in the game in which any of the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 is won in the internal lottery, the operation of stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is in a specific order. If not, the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line according to the timing of the first stop operation, and the first symbol is displayed at the display position on the effective line. Although not described, the example in which the second symbol is displayed at the display position on the effective line has been described, but the operation for stopping the third reel R3 performed as the first stop operation is not in a specific order. Even in such a case, the first symbol and the second symbol may be simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line for the third reel R3 regardless of the timing of the first stop operation.

  That is, regardless of which reel the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is, and whether or not the first stop operation is performed in a specific order, the timing of the first stop operation is further increased. Regardless, for the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, the first symbol and the second symbol may be simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line.

  Further, for the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, the first stop operation is performed in a specific order as in the above embodiment while preventing the first symbol and the second symbol from being simultaneously displayed at the display position on the effective line. 2 is displayed on the active line in a state where the reels corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation are stopped regardless of the timing of the first stop operation and the second stop operation. The combination of the two bell symbols becomes a part of the symbol combination indicating the three types of bell winning forms, and the timing at which the third stop operation is performed can be selected from among the bells won in the internal lottery. Based on the timing corresponding to one type of bell, the reel corresponding to the third stop operation may be stopped so that one type of bell that can be won wins.

  In the above embodiment, the case where there are three types of the first combination has been described. However, the first combination may be one type.

  Further, in the above embodiment, regarding the first reel R1, the symbols constituting the first winning combination and the symbols constituting the second winning combination are the bell symbol A “BLA” to the bell symbol C “BLC”. However, as with the second reel R2 or the third reel R3, the first symbol seems to be different from the second symbol with respect to the first reel R1. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the replay lottery state fluctuates according to the gaming state and the number of games has been described as an example. However, the replay lottery state varies according to the symbol combination displayed on the active line. You may do it. For example, when the replay lottery state is a replay high probability state, when any of the small roles in a game in which a plurality of small roles belonging to any one of the small role groups 1 to 9 are won is not won The lottery state of replay can be changed to the replay low probability state by the special symbol combination displayed on the active line. Further, for example, when the replay lottery state is a low replay probability state, the replay lottery state can be changed to a replay high probability state by a special symbol combination. In this way, the replay lottery state is likely to fluctuate, so that the player's medal consumption situation can be easily undulated and the gameability can be improved. If the first combination wins when the replay lottery state is in the replay low probability state, the replay lottery state may be changed to the replay high probability state. In this way, since the player can give the opportunity to change the lottery state of the replay to an advantageous situation by pressing the stop button in an appropriate pressing order, the game specification that attracts the player's interest Can be realized.

  Further, in a game in which a plurality of types of small roles belonging to any one of the small role groups 1 to 9 is won, a stop for stopping the third reel R3 (reel which is not a specific reel) performed as the first stop operation. The special symbol combination is displayed on the active line when the operation is not in a specific order and no small part is won, but the first reel R1 or the second reel R2 (as a first stop operation) Even if the stop operation to stop a specific reel is not in a specific order and no small role has been won, the special symbol combination will not be displayed on the active line, while the special symbol combination will be displayed on the active line. When displayed, the replay lottery state may be changed to a replay low probability state. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a stop operation for stopping the third reel R3 as the first stop operation.

  In the above embodiment, when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 6, the winning mode of the multiple types of small roles and the stop button pressed as the first stop operation are displayed. Although an example in which the winning combinations change according to the three types of pressing order depending on the type has been described, when the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed as the first stop operation, a plurality of types of small combinations are selected. The winning combination may be changed according to the combination of the winning combination of the combination and the type of the stop button pressed as each of the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

  In this example, in addition to the small role group 1 to the small role group 9 shown in FIG. The small role group 10 to the small role group 15 having different winning aspects are further prepared. In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the small role groups 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of “B1 → B2 → B3”. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, any of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins while avoiding the winning of the bell, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are other than “B1 → B2 → B3”. When pressed in order, avoiding special prizes 1 to 3 and winning either of the bells depending on the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where it does not occur.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the small role groups 10 to 12 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of “B1 → B3 → B2”. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, any of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins while avoiding the winning of the bell, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are other than “B1 → B3 → B2”. When pressed in order, avoiding special prizes 1 to 3 and winning either of the bells depending on the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where it does not occur.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the small role group 4 to the small role group 6 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of “B2 → B1 → B3”. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, any of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins while avoiding the winning of the bell, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are other than “B2 → B1 → B3”. When pressed in order, avoiding special prizes 1 to 3 and winning either of the bells depending on the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where it does not occur.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the small role group 13 to the small role group 15 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of “B2 → B3 → B1”. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, any of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins while avoiding the winning of the bell, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are other than “B2 → B3 → B1”. When pressed in order, avoiding special prizes 1 to 3 and winning either of the bells depending on the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where it does not occur.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the small role groups 7 to 9 is won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. The order in which one of the special small roles 1 to 3 wins and the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is first pressed regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, any of the bells wins according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 while avoiding the winnings of the special small roles 1 to 3 The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where no winning combination is won.

  In other words, in this example, when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, the winning mode of the multiple types of small roles and the types of stop buttons pressed as the first stop operation to the third stop operation are different. It is possible to change the winning combination according to the pressing order of types.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first combination and the second combination are small combinations has been described. However, the first combination and the second combination may be replays.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the stop position is determined by the logic calculation and the stop control table has been described. However, the same stop position as that determined in the above embodiment is determined without performing the logic calculation. As described above, a stop control table in which correspondence relations with stop positions are set for all pressing detection positions may be prepared according to the lottery flag setting state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the description has been given by taking a gaming machine having three reels as an example, but the method of the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine having four or more reels.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L4 winning decision line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
175 replay probability variation means, 180 effect control means, 190 storage means,
1911 internal lottery table storage means, 1912 lottery flag storage means,
1913 stop control table storage means, 1914 winning determination table storage means,
1915 RT end determination counter, 1921 effect data storage means,
1922 effect flag storage means, 1923 effect lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (2)

N reels (N is a natural number satisfying N ≧ 3) with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a winning combination exists so that there may be a case where the first winning combination and a plurality of types of second winning combinations overlap;
The N reels are rotated for each game, and the control is performed to stop the rotating reels corresponding to the stop operation in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery in response to the stop operation. In a game in which a plurality of types of second roles are won in an overlapping manner, when the stop operation is performed in a specific order, the reel that is rotating so as to win the first role regardless of the timing of the stop operation When the stop operation is not performed in a specific order, the rotating reel is stopped so that one of the plurality of types of second roles can be won according to the timing of the stop operation. Reel control means for performing control, and
A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line in a state where the N reels are stopped. A gaming machine,
The reel control means includes
If the foregoing first roles and game in which the second roles of the plurality of types is elected in duplicate, initially made the stop operation is not along a specific order,
For the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, the first symbol constituting the first winning combination and the second symbols constituting the plural types of second winning combination are on the active line. re Lumpur stopped to be displayed on the display position,
For the reel corresponding to the stop operation performed up to the ( N-1) th , the second symbol is displayed at the display position on the effective line where any of the plurality of second roles can win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. re Lumpur stopped as but appear,
With respect to the reel corresponding to the Nth stop operation, the stop operation can be performed based on the timing of the stop operation being a timing corresponding to a second combination that can be won out of the plurality of types of second combinations. gaming machine, characterized in that to stop the re Lumpur as the winning second possible roles second symbol constructing the winning form of second-role is displayed on the display position of the effective line is winning. In claim 1,
A plurality of types of second symbols can be alternatively displayed on the effective line on the outer peripheral surface of each of the N reels regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Arranged,
The symbol combination indicating each winning form of the plurality of types of second roles is configured by one type or two or more types of second symbols,
Each of the plurality of types of second symbols constitutes a symbol combination indicating at least two types of winning combinations of the second combination in each of the plurality of reels.

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