JP5623605B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine having a new mechanism for improving game play using a bonus combination. For a SB combination, a combination of symbols A that cannot be overlooked is associated with a combination B of symbols that can be overwritten, and if the SB combination is randomly selected by AT, the combination of symbols A can be aligned. Announce the order. The winning probability of the SB role on the main control board is the same for the AT and the non-AT, but even if the SB role is won for the non-AT, it will be missed and the player will be recognized as lost, and the AT will Since the SB combination can be surely won only in the case of winning, it is possible to create a wave of payout depending on whether it is AT or non-AT. [Selection] Figure 6

Description

  The present invention supports a combination in a predetermined winning line in which a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are rotationally driven and a plurality of reel symbols controlled to be stopped based on an operation input of a stop button are activated. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that grants a privilege according to the combination when the combination of symbols to be matched.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are rotationally driven, and are useful in a predetermined winning line in which a combination of stop symbols of a plurality of reels controlled to be stopped based on an operation input of a stop button is activated. A revolving gaming machine such as a so-called slot machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) that gives a privilege according to the combination when a combination of corresponding symbols is matched is used.

  The combination used in such a gaming machine includes a small combination for giving a dividend, a bonus combination for starting a bonus game state advantageous to the player, and insertion of a game medium such as a medal or credit subtraction. There is a re-playing role that lets you play the next game. In gaming machines, it is forbidden to provide a role other than the above-mentioned role according to the game rules. Therefore, a gaming machine that is attractive to a player while using the above-mentioned role has been developed.

  Specifically, multiple small roles are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and the stop button is pressed to determine which of the multiple winning combinations will be stopped on the winning line. There is known a technique for improving the playability of a gaming machine by combining a push order small combination determined by the order and a push order notification function.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, when a push order small combination is won by an internal lottery, the push order is set so that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination for which a player will make a lot of dividends stops on the winning line. A slot machine for displaying on a display unit is disclosed. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine that notifies the correct pressing order of the pressing order small combination according to the number of acquired game media in the bonus game state.

JP 2004-229730 A JP 2009-005978 A

  However, the push order small combination and the push order notification function described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 were newly introduced to enhance gameability when they were newly introduced, but nowadays they are introduced to the majority of gaming machines. Has been. Similarly, the so-called RT (Replay Time) described in Patent Document 2 has also been introduced into the majority of gaming machines these days. For this reason, it has become a big subject how to realize a new mechanism that can enhance game playability.

  In particular, the roles used in the gaming machine include a small role, a re-playing role, and a bonus role. Of these small roles, the gameability is improved as a mechanism called a push order small role, and RT is referred to as a re-playing role. Although the gameability is enhanced as a mechanism, the bonus combination is not sufficiently utilized to enhance the gameability, and it is desired to create a mechanism for further enhancing the gameability.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new mechanism for improving game play using a bonus combination.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is provided with a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and rotationally driven, and corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. Any one of a plurality of stop buttons for performing an operation input for stopping the rotational driving of the plurality of reels and a plurality of lottery objects including any of a plurality of types of combinations with a probability corresponding to the game state Based on the internal lottery means for determining the internal lottery, the lottery result by the internal lottery, and the operation mode of the operation input to the plurality of stop buttons, stop control of the plurality of reels to be rotationally driven is performed. Reel stop control means, and the plurality of types of symbols arranged on the plurality of reels controlled to be stopped by the reel stop control means include the plurality of symbols on a predetermined winning line. When a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the types of roles is configured, privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the role corresponding to the combination, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, A gaming machine having notification executing means for notifying the player of the pressing order of the plurality of stop buttons, wherein the reel stop control means determines that the lottery object determined by the internal lottery is a predetermined bonus If a plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in the first pressing order when a combination is included, the first symbol among a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined bonus combination on the predetermined pay line A combination of a plurality of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bonus combination if stop control is performed so as to form a combination and the plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in a second pressing order different from the first pressing order. No Stop control is performed so that a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is configured in the predetermined winning line, and the notification executing unit is configured to perform the first pressing when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The second symbol combination is a symbol combination that may be missed depending on the timing of operation inputs to the plurality of stop buttons, and the first symbol combination is determined by the internal lottery. When the lottery object includes the predetermined bonus combination, if the plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in the first pressing order, the predetermined input is performed regardless of the timing of the operation input to the plurality of stop buttons. The winning line can be configured .

Further, in the above invention, the predetermined bonus combination, when said determined by the internal lottery became internal winning state, it is carried over possible bonus combination over the internal winning state multiple game It is characterized by that.

Further, in the above invention, the predetermined bonus combination is characterized in that a bonus combination ending in one game.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the second pushing order is a reference pushing order determined as a reference in the game .

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the internal lottery means adds a new small combination to a plurality of small combinations to be simultaneously won in a game started by configuring a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination. One of the plurality of lottery objects including the first lottery object is determined by the internal lottery, and the reel stop control means is started when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is configured. In the state, if the first lottery object is determined by the internal lottery, stop control is performed so as to configure a combination of symbols corresponding to the added small combination on the predetermined winning line.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the internal lottery means adds a combination other than the already included small combination when adding another small combination to the lottery object including the plurality of small combinations. It is characterized by that.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the internal lottery means is located on the winning line of the plurality of reels when adding another small combination to the lottery object including the plurality of small combinations. At least one of the predetermined symbols is a predetermined symbol, and the ANY combination in which the other symbol becomes an arbitrary symbol is increased.

  Here, terms used in this specification will be described. First, “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface. A plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine. The “reel window” refers to one that is installed on the front surface of a gaming machine and that allows a player to visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the reel. The “stop symbol” refers to a symbol that is visible to the player through the reel window among a plurality of symbols arranged on the stopped reel.

  “Game media” refers to medals or game balls used in gaming machines. “Credit” refers to information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the gaming machine, and the number is referred to as the number of credits. “Bet” refers to setting a game medium necessary to start a game. The betting game medium is consumed at the start of the game. “Number of bets” refers to the number of game media set to start a game.

  “Game” refers to a series of processes from the start of reel rotation until the end of the process based on the winning determination result. “One game” and “one game” refer to one time of the series of processes. The “start lever” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the start of a game.

  “Combination” means the smallest unit to be selected. A bonus combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination are roughly classified according to the type of privilege granted in accordance with the winning combination.

  The “push order small combination” is a combination of a plurality of small combinations that are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and a small combination to be won is determined by the push order. Of the plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination, the small combination advantageous to the player is referred to as “Push order correct answer small combination”, and the disadvantageous combination for the player is referred to as “Push order incorrect answer small combination”. In addition, winning a plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination at the same time is referred to as “winning of the push order small combination”.

  The “push order re-game player” is a combination of a plurality of re-game players who are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and the re-game player to win is determined by the push order. Of the multiple re-playing players included in the push-order re-playing role, the re-playing role advantageous to the player is `` Push-order correct answer re-playing role '', and the re-playing role disadvantageous to the player is `` Push-order incorrect answer re-playing It is called a “role”. In addition, the fact that a plurality of re-game players included in the push-order re-game player win at the same time is referred to as “push-order re-game player win”.

  The “correct answer push order” means a push order in which the push order correct answer role or the push order correct answer game role wins in the push order miniature role or the push order replay role. “Illegal answer push order” refers to a push order in which the push order incorrect answer role or the push order incorrect answer role player wins in the push order lesson or push order replay role.

  “Internal lottery” refers to determining the winning or losing of one or more roles in response to the operation of the start lever. “Winning” means that a winning combination is determined as a result of an internal lottery. “Lose” means a state in which no combination is determined as a result of the internal lottery. The “stop button” refers to a device that is operated by the player to instruct to stop the rotating reel. A plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to a plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine.

  “Winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line matches the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. “Non-winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line does not match the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, either a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is not aligned on the activated winning line by operating the stop button even though one of the winning combinations has been won by an internal lottery. There is a case where the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line that has been activated due to the loss is not the same as the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  “Winning flag” refers to data that stores a winning combination by an internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

  The “winning line” refers to a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are targets for determining winning. The winning determination changes from an invalid state to an effective state according to the bet. “On the activated winning line” means a symbol position related to the winning line that has been changed to an effective state.

  The “lottery table” refers to a table that defines a correspondence relationship between a combination and a lottery probability (or content equivalent thereto), and is used for internal lottery processing. The “stop table” refers to a table that defines the correspondence between the timing at which the stop button is operated and the symbols displayed when the reels are stopped, and is used for reel stop control. “Combination composition table” refers to a table that defines a correspondence relationship between a combination of a winning combination and a symbol combination related to winning, and is used for winning determination processing.

  “Number of payouts” refers to the number of game media to be paid out in correspondence with the winning combination, and when multiple winnings are made through multiple winning lines, the total number of dividends given to each winning combination It becomes. However, an upper limit “15 (sheets)” is set for the number of payouts, and when the total number of payouts given to each combination exceeds 15, the upper limit of 15 is the number of payouts. Become.

  “Releasing rate” means the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of bets (the number of payouts / the number of bets). When the payout rate is 1 (100%), the number of bets and the number of payouts are the same value. Means.

  The “SB game” refers to a bonus game performed by changing the lottery probability of a small role as compared with a normal game state in a game next to a game won by an SB role that is one of the bonus roles.

  The “RB game” is performed by changing the lottery probability of the small role as compared with the normal game state until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the game next to the game won by the RB role which is one of the bonus roles. A bonus game. In other words, the RB game is one of continuous games that continuously provide a game in a state advantageous to the player.

  The “BB game” is performed by changing the lottery probability of the RB combination as compared with the normal game state until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the game next to the game won by the BB combination that is one of the bonus combinations. A bonus game or a bonus game that is played by continuously starting an RB game. In other words, the BB game is one of continuous games that continuously provide a game in a state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, “RB game” and “BB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc. (National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960), respectively. Of "Type 1 Special Features" and "Type 1 Special Features" in Appendix 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules") It is a term corresponding to “actuating device”. In addition, “SB game” in the present specification is a term corresponding to “ordinary character” in the game rules.

  The winning flag is carried over for the BB combination and the RB combination. That is, the winning flag that is set when the BB combination is won is not cleared even if the game is not won, and the state where the winning flag is set is maintained until winning. For the SB combination, the winning flag is not carried over, and the winning flag is cleared at the end of the game.

According to the present invention, when a lottery target including a predetermined bonus combination is determined by internal lottery, the gaming machine can perform a predetermined bonus combination if a plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in the first pressing order. Among a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to, the stop control is performed so that the first symbol combination that can be configured in the winning line regardless of the timing of operation input to the plurality of stop buttons is configured in the predetermined winning line, and the plurality of stops If the button is operated and input in a second pressing order different from the first pressing order, the combination of a plurality of symbols corresponding to a predetermined bonus combination may be missed depending on the timing of operation input to a plurality of stop buttons. The stop control is performed so that the second symbol combination in which the occurrence occurs is formed in a predetermined winning line. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first push order is notified. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new mechanism for improving the game performance using the bonus combination.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the variable reel display device of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel band. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the functional configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the SB game in the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating each game state set on the main control board side. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning combination used by the gaming machine. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a small combination in the SB game. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery table. (Part 1) FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery table. (Part 2) FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery table. (Part 3) FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery table. (Part 4) FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the lottery table. (Part 5) FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the stop link table. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the stop table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of combinations of stop symbols by pressing order. (Part 1) FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of combinations of stop symbols by pressing order. (Part 2) FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of combinations of stop symbols by pressing order. (Part 3) FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the sub-control board. (Part 1) FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the sub-control board. (Part 2) FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state of the sub-control board. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the present invention is applied to the RB combination.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 (slot machine) according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP in which buttons for receiving operations by the player are arranged, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for proceeding with the game. It is composed of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for progressing the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a tray portion BP for storing medals. Yes.

  The operation unit OP is provided with a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, a right stop button 13c, and a checkout button 14. A medal slot 10 is disposed on the upper right side of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface.

  The game of the gaming machine 1 is started by operating the start lever 12 after enabling the winning line by betting. A bet is made by inserting a medal, operating the bet button 11, or winning a re-gamer. The start lever 12 is disposed on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11. When the start lever 12 is operated, the reels R1 to R3 start to rotate.

  The reel R1 is a reel provided on the left side when viewed from the player. This reel R1 is referred to as a left reel R1. The reel R2 is a reel provided in the center when viewed from the player. This reel R2 is referred to as a middle reel R2. The reel R3 is a reel provided on the right side when viewed from the player. This reel R3 is referred to as a right reel R3.

  On the right side of the start lever 12, a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1, a middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of the middle reel R2, and a right stop button for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3. 13c is arranged.

  Further, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation among the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is the second stop operation, and the last operation is the third operation. This is called a stop operation. Further, of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the first pressed button is the first stop button, the next pressed button is the second stop button, and the last pressed button is the third stop button.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The storage device is a device that stores medals inserted into the medal slot 10 and stores the number of stored medals as credits. Credits are consumed by betting, but when the settlement button 14 is operated, the remaining credits, that is, medals that have been inserted but not used for betting are paid out. In this way, the checkout button 14 is used when the player stops using the gaming machine 1, and the above series of operations is performed so that the frequency of operation is low and the player is not operated accidentally while using the gaming machine 1. It is placed at a position that deviates from the flow of operation.

  The panel display section DP is provided with a reel window 20, a guide display 22, and an information display section 23. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols on three reels through the reel window 20.

  The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a so-called one-line machine, and has a horizontal winning line E1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. That is, the upper display position on the left reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the middle reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, and the lower display position is D2. When the upper display position on the right reel R3 is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line E1 is placed at the middle display position M1-M2-M3 on each reel R1 to R3. It corresponds.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a guide display 22 on which a display unit that lights up according to the winning combination and a plurality of LEDs that light up according to the game state are arranged. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of medals obtained by winning a winning combination as a payout number, and a predetermined number An information display unit 23 is provided that includes an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of payouts awarded in the game state.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 that includes a liquid crystal display that displays an image of the game progress state, an electrical LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color and lighting pattern according to the game state, and the game A speaker 32 is provided for outputting BGM to be changed according to the state, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 40a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[2. Configuration of variable reel display device]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the entire structure of the reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device RL. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The right reel R3 includes 21 various symbols (symbol number PN =) described later around a reel frame 56c made of a transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions radially extending from the shaft portion and an annular frame. The reel band 58c on which 1 to 21) is printed is attached. Although the structure of the right reel R3 has been described here, the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 have the same configuration, and the reel band 58a is attached to the reel frame 56a of the left reel R1, and the reel of the middle reel R2 A reel band 58b is affixed to the frame 56b. The reel frames 56a and 56b and the reel bands 58a and 58b are not shown.

  The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50.

  The right reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps is used, and a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying a pulse of a predetermined number of steps. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  Further, a detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 155c, which will be described later, can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the right reel R3 makes one rotation. When 12 steps are advanced after detecting this reel position detection signal 155c, the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c are positioned so that the symbol of symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line E1 in the center of the reel window 20. The position is set.

  The right reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the right reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50.

  Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the left reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, The middle reel R2 corresponds to the reel position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the middle reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

[3. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control and a sub-control board 100B that performs display control on the display 30 and displays an image.

  The main control board 100A includes a central processing unit (CPU) 101, a clock generation circuit 102, a clock generation circuit 103, a read-only memory (ROM) 104, a random-access memory (RAM) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. A CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM may be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit 102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit 103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit 102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is about 1.5 milliseconds, for example. The CPU 101 stores information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 105 in accordance with the execution of the program. The CPU 101 reads the states of various buttons and sensors through the input / output port 107 and drives various devices such as a lamp and a motor.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. And a signal detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the obtained number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, and are displayed via the input / output port 107. Is output from the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals for driving the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a signal that is output when the medal insertion sensor 59a provided in the medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that communicates from the medal insertion slot 10 detects the inserted medal. The data is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a medal block solenoid 59 b provided in the medal detection device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a signal output when the medal payout sensor 59 c provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device detects a medal, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a medal payout drive motor 59 d provided in the medal payout device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 transmits various commands to the sub control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The sub-control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit 192, a clock generation circuit 193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, and a graphic LSI. A display circuit 197 including the peripheral circuits is provided.

  The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit 192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit 193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit 192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds.

  The CPU 191 stores information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of this INTR2 signal. Run.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs instruction information for causing the display 30 to display an effect image associated with the game to the display circuit 197. In addition, the sub control board 100B is configured to control lighting of the lighting device by the guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a, 53b and 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and BGM. Sound control for outputting sound from the speaker 32 is performed.

[4. Game by game machine]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a horizontal winning line E1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. Further, the main control board 100A of the gaming machine 1 has a function of controlling transition of a plurality of game states including RT. In addition, the sub-control board 100B of the gaming machine 1 has a function of switching between an AT for notifying the pressing order of the stop button that is advantageous to the player by controlling images and sounds, and a non-AT that does not notify the pressing order. Have.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, as a reference pressing order for operating the stop buttons 13a to 13c in the non-AT (hereinafter referred to as “reference pressing order”), there is a pressing order for stopping the left reel R1 by the first stop operation. Recommended. And, as will be described later, when the combination of symbols that triggers the transition to RT where a re-gamer wins with a high probability is input in a pressing order other than the standard pressing order (hereinafter referred to as "anomalous pressing order") Since it stops on the winning line E1, the game state other than RT is stayed in the non-AT in which the push order is not notified.

  The sub control board 100B performs a lottery process related to the AT according to the result of the internal lottery in the main control board 100A. In this lottery process, it is determined whether to grant the ART right. ART means a state in which the sub control board 100B is AT and the main control board 100A is RT. The state in which the sub control board 100B becomes AT but the main control board 100A has not shifted to RT is referred to as an ART ready state. Hereinafter, the lottery process relating to the AT is referred to as ART lottery, and granting ART rights as a result of the ART lottery is referred to as ART winning. If ART is won, the sub-control board 100B becomes AT. At this point, the main control board 100A is not an RT, and is in an ART ready state.

  If the push order small combination is won at AT, the sub-control board 100B notifies the correct push order of the push order correct combination. The push order correct answer winning combination is the winning combination having the largest payout among the winning combinations included in the winning push order winning combination.

  In addition, if the push order re-gamer is won in the AT preparation state, the sub-control board 100B notifies the correct push order of the push-order correct game player. The push order correct answer re-playing role is a re-playing role in which combinations of symbols that trigger the transition to RT are arranged on the winning line E1 among the re-playing features included in the winning push order correct answer re-playing role.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 associates a plurality of symbol combinations with the SB combination that is the starting combination of the SB game, and when any combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line E1 when the SB combination is won. Winning a prize. The combination of a plurality of symbols includes a symbol combination A and a symbol combination B.

  If the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed in a predetermined pressing order other than the standard pressing order in the state where the SB combination is won, the symbol combination A is always aligned with the winning line E1. In other words, when the SB combination is won and a predetermined pressing order other than the standard pressing order is input, no oversight occurs.

  On the other hand, if the SB combination is selected and the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed according to the standard pressing order, there is a possibility that the symbol combination B is aligned on the winning line E1 and the winning combination is missed. There is a possibility of winning. That is, when the SB combination is won and the standard pressing order is input, there may occur a case where the symbol combination B is not aligned. For this reason, even if the SB combination is won in the non-AT, if the symbol combination B corresponding to the SB combination cannot be stopped on the winning line and the player does not win a prize, the player recognizes as if it is lost. It will be.

  As described above, in this gaming machine 1, even if the SB role is won in a non-AT, the player is dismissed and recognized as lost, and if the SB role is won in AT, the SB role is definitely won. Therefore, it is possible to create a wave of payout depending on whether the AT or non-AT.

[4-1. Arrangement of design]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58 a to 58 c in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the reel bands 58a to 58c include “red 7”, “bell”, “replay 1”, “replay 2”, “replay 3”, “watermelon”, “BAR”, “cherry”. , “Blank 1” and “Blank 2” of 10 types of symbols are printed.

  A reel band 58a is attached to the left reel R1 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals, and a reel band 58b is arranged on the middle reel R2 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals. The reel band 58c is attached to the right reel R3 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval between symbols becomes 24 steps.

  Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line E1 at the middle stage of the reel window 20 when 12 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position If the detection signal 155a to 155c is detected and then proceeding 36 steps, the symbol of symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if proceeding 60 steps, the symbol of symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window. If step 492 is advanced, the symbol of symbol number PN = 21 is positioned in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 504, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Thus, by controlling the number of pulses supplied to the stepping motors 54a to 54c based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle stage of the reel window.

[4-2. Functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 </ b> A includes an operation receiving unit 201, a game processing unit 202, a payout control unit 203, and a game state setting unit 204.

  The operation reception unit 201 is a processing unit that receives a player's operation on the operation unit OP. The operation receiving unit 201 outputs the received operation to the game processing unit 202 and the sub control board 100B.

  The game processing unit 202 includes a bet control unit 211, an internal lottery unit 212, a reel control unit 213, and a winning determination processing unit 214. The bet control unit 211 makes a bet when the operation accepting unit 201 accepts the insertion of a medal, accepts the operation of the bet button 11 and subtracts the number of credits, or wins a re-game player to win a winning line. Enable E1. Further, the bet control unit 211 performs control for prohibiting betting until one game is over after the operation receiving unit 201 receives the operation of the start lever 12.

  The internal lottery unit 212 includes a random number generator for generating a random number, and at a timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, a certain range of numerical values, for example, one random number value in the range of 0 to 65535 Is generated. Moreover, the internal lottery unit 212 selects a lottery table corresponding to the current game state.

  The internal lottery unit 212 determines the winning or losing of one or more roles by comparing the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected lottery table, and stores information indicating the result of the internal lottery to the reel control unit 213 and the sub-control board 100B.

  The reel control unit 213 is a processing unit that controls the rotation and stop of the reel. The reel control unit 213 selects a stop table based on the result of the internal lottery and the pressing order, and controls the reels R1 to R3 to stop based on the selected stop table and the timing when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. After the second stop operation, information indicating the stop position of the stopped reel is also used for selecting the stop table.

  The winning determination processing unit 214 is a processing unit that determines the winning combination of the combination based on the combination of stop symbols controlled to stop on the activated winning line E1 after all the reels R1 to R3 are controlled to stop. The winning determination processing unit 214 outputs a determination result to the payout control unit 203, the game state setting unit 204, and the sub control board 100B.

  As a result of the determination by the winning determination processing unit 214, the payout control unit 203 adds the number of medals paid out according to the small combination to the number of credits. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit “50”, the medal payout drive motor 59d is controlled to pay out the surplus medal.

  The game state setting unit 204 is a processing unit that sets the game state of the gaming machine 1. The game state of the gaming machine 1 includes a game state corresponding to the BB game, a game state corresponding to the SB game, a game state corresponding to a predetermined game state after the bonus transferred at the end of the BB game, and replaying And a game state corresponding to an RT in which a winning combination is won with high probability. The game state setting unit 204 can change the game state on condition that a specific symbol combination has stopped on the winning line E1. Further, the game state setting unit 204 can change the game state using the number of games and the number of payouts as conditions.

  The sub-control board 100B is a control board belonging to the lower level of the main control board 100A, and information is input from the main control board 100A, but information cannot be input from the sub-control board 100B to the main control board 100A. It is like that. The sub control board 100B includes an AT processing unit 221 and an effect control unit 222.

  The AT processing unit 221 performs an ART lottery when the internal lottery unit 212 of the main control board 100A determines that a predetermined small combination (for example, a cherry combination) has been won. However, in the present embodiment, a penalty is imposed when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are operated in a pressing order other than the reference pressing order in the non-AT. Penalty includes “do not perform ART lottery for a predetermined number of games”, “do not start AT even if ART lottery results are ART wins”, “reduce the probability that ART will win”, etc. However, in this embodiment, the case where “art lottery is not performed for a predetermined number of games” is used as a penalty will be described as an example.

  Specifically, the AT processing unit 221 responds to a predetermined small combination according to a state set on the sub-control board 100B side, etc., unless a predetermined small combination is won and a penalty is imposed. The ART lottery table to be selected is selected, and the ART lottery is performed using the selected ART lottery table. As a result of the ART lottery, when the ART is won, the AT processing unit 221 starts AT.

  Although details will be described later, after the AT is started, an ART preparation state is first entered. In the ART ready state, when the push order small combination or the push order re-game combination is won, the correct push order is notified. When the push order re-game player is elected and the operation is performed in the correct push order, the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to RT can be aligned on the winning line E1.

  If the combination of symbols that triggers the transition to RT is aligned with the winning line E1, the game state of the main control board 100A is RT, and the sub control board 100B is ART. Note that the game state of the main control board 100A is notified to the sub control board 100B by one-way communication from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B. Therefore, the sub control board 100B can know the game state of the main control board 100A.

  If it becomes ART, the sub-control board 100B notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. This ART ends with a predetermined number of games. After determining the end of ART, the sub-control board 100B becomes non-AT.

  Also, if the sub control board 100B is AT and the game state of the main control board 100A is other than the game state G1, when the SB combination is won, a predetermined press that can align the symbol combination A to the winning line E1. Announce the order. For this reason, if the AT is other than the game state G1, the SB combination is not missed.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine 1 is in the ART ready state or the ART and the game state of the main control board 100A is the game state G1, the push order is not notified when the SB combination is won. For this reason, there is a possibility that the symbol combination B is aligned on the winning line E1 and it becomes a winning, but there is a possibility that it will be missed and not won. If the game is missed and the game is not won, the main control board 100A shifts the game state from the game state G1 to the game state G2.

  The effect control unit 222 performs control to display information indicating the pressing order on the display 30. In addition, the effect control unit 222 receives various commands from the main control board 100A, performs display control of the effect image associated with the game on the display 30, lighting control of the lighting device by the lighting LED 31, and variable reel display device RL. Lighting control of the backlight devices 53a, 53b, and 53c provided in the speaker and sound control for outputting sound such as BGM from the speaker 32.

[4-3. SB game]
Next, the SB game in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the SB game in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 6A is an excerpt of the winning combination table used by the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 6A shows four roles of “bell role”, “one small role 1”, “one small role 2”, and “SB role”. The “bell role” is associated with the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell”. Similarly, the symbol combination “Replay 1-Belle-Replay 1” is associated with “one piece small role 1”, and the symbol combination “Replay 2-Bell-Replay” is associated with “one piece small role 2”. 1 ”is associated.

  The “SB combination” is associated with the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Watermelon” and the symbol combination “Cherry-BAR-Bell”. In the following description, the symbol combination “bell-bell-watermelon” is referred to as symbol combination A, and the symbol combination “cherry-BAR-bell” is referred to as symbol combination B.

  If the SB combination is won and operated in a predetermined pressing order other than the standard pressing order, the symbol combination A is always aligned with the winning line E1, and the SB combination is not missed. On the other hand, if the SB combination is won and operated in the standard push order, the symbol combination B may be aligned with the winning line E1 and the SB combination may win, but it may be missed depending on the timing of the operation. Non-winning. When the SB combination is won at the AT, the gaming machine 1 notifies the predetermined pressing order that can be matched with the symbol combination A, and when the SB combination is selected at the non-AT, the pressing order is notified. do not do.

  In a non-AT in which the pressing order is not notified, it is considered that the player basically operates the stop buttons 13a to 13c in the standard pressing order. Therefore, even if the SB role is won, if it is lost and it is not won, The player will be recognized as if it is a loss.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6B, although the lottery probability of the SB combination in the main control board 100A is the same for the AT and the non-AT, the SB combination is lost depending on the timing in the non-AT. In AT, the symbol combination A is aligned on the winning line E1 in the AT and the SB role is surely won. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the lottery probability of the SB role in a specific period. It becomes.

[4-4. Game state]
Next, each game state set on the main control board 100A side will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating each game state set on the main control board 100A side. As shown in FIG. 7, the game state of the gaming machine 1 includes a game state G6 (BB) corresponding to the BB game, and a game state G1 corresponding to a predetermined game state after the bonus that shifts at the end of the BB game. The game state G2 that can be transferred from the game state G1, the game state G4 (RT) that can be transferred from the game state G2, the game states G3a to G3c (SB) corresponding to the SB game, and the BB game are won. There is a game state G5 (inside the BB) in which the flag is carried over.

  The game state G1 is entered when medals exceeding a predetermined number are paid out in the game state G6 (BB). In this game state G1, when the SB combination is won and the symbol combination B is not aligned and the predetermined symbol combination C is aligned on the winning line E1, the game state G2 is entered. Specifically, when a combination of symbols that may be aligned on the winning line when the SB combination is missed is a predetermined symbol combination C, and the symbol combination C is aligned on the winning line. The game state G2 is entered.

  The game state G2 is a normal game state serving as a reference for the game in the gaming machine 1, and the game state G1 has the same lottery probability for the small combination and bonus combination. In addition, the game state G2 has the same lottery probability of the re-gamer as the game state G1, but the re-gamer to be selected is different. Here, a symbol combination Eb is a combination of symbols of the re-gamer who is not won in the game state G1 and can be won in the game state G2. The gaming machine 1 transitions to the game state G4 when the symbol combination Eb is aligned on the winning line.

  The game state G4 (RT) has the same lottery probability of the small combination and bonus combination as the game state G2. In the game state G4 (RT), the re-game player is won with higher probability than the game state G2. For this reason, since the number of times that the insertion of medals or the number of credits needs to be subtracted is smaller than in other game states, the player is very advantageous.

  In the game state G4 (RT), when the SB combination is won and the symbol combination B is not aligned and the symbol combination C is aligned on the winning line, the game state G2 is entered. Specifically, when the gaming machine 1 has a symbol combination C, which is a combination of predetermined symbols, among the symbol combinations that may be aligned on the winning line when the SB role is missed, the gaming machine 1 is aligned on the winning line. Then, the game state G2 is entered. In the AT, when the SB combination is won, the pressing order of the symbol combination A that can be surely won is notified. For this reason, the symbol combination C, which is a missed SB combination, does not align with the winning line E1, and does not shift to the game state G2. However, if it becomes non-AT, even if the SB combination is won, the pressing order is not notified, and depending on the stop timing, the symbol combination C is aligned with the winning line E1, and the game state G2 is entered.

  In the game state G1, when the symbol combination A or B is aligned on the winning line when the SB combination is won, the game state G3a (SB) is entered. This game state G3a (SB) is a state of an SB game, and is a state in which a small role is won with higher probability than the game state G1. Note that the re-game player and the lottery probability thereof are the same as those in the game state G1. The game state G3a (SB) ends in one game and shifts to the game state G1. A game state G3b (SB) and a game state G3c (SB), which will be described later, have the same performance regarding the lottery probability of a small role.

  When the SB combination is won in the game state G2, if the symbol combination A or B is aligned on the winning line, the game state G3b (SB) is entered. This game state G3b (SB) is a state of the SB game, and is a state in which a small role is won with higher probability than the game state G2. In addition, about the re-game player and its lottery probability, it is the same as game state G2. The game state G3b (SB) ends in one game and shifts to the game state G2.

  In the game state G4 (RT), if the symbol combination A or B is aligned on the winning line when the SB combination is won, the game state G3c (SB) is entered. The game state G3c (SB) is a state of the SB game and will be described in detail later. Compared to the game state G4 (RT), the lottery probability of the small role and the small role included in the push order small role To increase. Note that the re-game player and the lottery probability thereof are the same as those in the game state G4 (RT). The game state G3c ends with one game and transitions to the game state G4 (RT).

  In the game state G1, the game state G2, and the game state G4 (RT), if the BB combination is won and the symbol combination D corresponding to the BB combination is aligned with the winning line E1, the game state G6 (BB) is entered.

  In the game state G1, the game state G2, and the game state G4 (RT), if the BB combination is won and the symbol combination D corresponding to the BB combination is not aligned with the winning line E1, the game state G5 (inside the BB) is entered. . In the game state G5, the winning flag for the BB combination is maintained, and if the symbol combination D is aligned with the winning line E1 in the subsequent games, the game state G6 (BB) is entered.

[4-5. Role composition]
Next, the winning combination used by the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view for explaining a winning combination used by the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the types of combinations include “small role” that gives a dividend, “bonus role” that allows a bonus game such as an SB game and a BB game to be started, and medal insertion and credit subtraction. There is a “re-gamer” that can automatically place a bet without performing a next game.

  The role belonging to the type “small role” includes a bell role, a single small role 1-30, a cherry role 1-3, and a watermelon role. The bell combination is associated with the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell”, and the payout number is nine. One small combination 1 to 30 is associated with a combination of symbols obtained by combining replays 1 to 3 and a bell symbol, and the number of payouts is one. The one small combination 1-30 is a combination provided to constitute a push order small combination in which the bell combination is a correct push order small combination.

  The cherry combination 1 is associated with the symbol combination “cherry-replay 1-watermelon”, the cherry combination 2 is associated with the symbol combination “cherry-replay 2-watermelon”, and the cherry combination 3 is , The symbol combination “Cherry-Replay 3-Watermelon” is associated. Further, the payout number of the cherry roles 1 to 3 is one. The watermelon combination is associated with a combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, and the number of payouts is five. The cherry roles 1 to 3 and the watermelon role are called rare small roles, and are used as an opportunity for an ART lottery or an opportunity for performing an ART lottery with a higher probability than other roles.

  The combinations belonging to the combination “bonus combination” are the SB combination and the BB combination. The symbol combination A “bell-bell-watermelon” and symbol combination B “cherry-BAR-bell” are associated with the SB combination, and the number of payouts is zero. When the SB combination wins, the next game becomes the SB game. The combination BB is associated with the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7”, and the number of payouts is 0. The symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” is the symbol combination D. When the BB combination wins, the BB game starts from the next game.

  The combinations belonging to the combination type “re-playing combination” include re-plays 1 to 7 and special reps 1 to 3. These payout numbers are all zero. Special replies 1 to 3 are re-game players for use in game state transition. Special Lip 1 is associated with the symbol combination “Bell-Replay 1-Bell”, Special Lip 2 is associated with the symbol combination “Bell-Replay 2-Bell”, and Special Lip 3 is , The symbol combination “bell-replay 3-bell” is associated. The combination of these three symbols is used as a trigger for the transition of the game state as the symbol combination Eb.

  The re-games 1 to 7 are re-games that are not used for the game state transition, and are associated with symbol combinations obtained by combining bell symbols, replays 1 to 3 symbols, watermelon symbols, and cherry symbols. The re-games 1 to 7 are used to configure push-order re-games with the special-repeats 1 to 3 as push-correct correct re-plays.

[4-6. Small part in SB game]
Next, a small combination in the SB game will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a small combination in the SB game. FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram in which the lottery values of the small role, the bonus role, and the re-playing role are taken in the vertical direction. It is shown. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the game state G2, there is a possibility that any of the small combination, bonus combination, and re-playing combination will be won, but there is a high possibility of losing none of them. When the SB combination wins in the game state G2 and shifts to the game state G3b (SB), the lost portion can be allocated to the winning of the small role, so that the lottery probability of the small role can be greatly increased.

  On the other hand, when a transition is made from the game state G2 to the game state G4 (RT), the lost amount is allocated to the winning of the re-gamer and there is almost no lost state. When the SB combination wins in the game state G4 (RT) and becomes the game state G3c (SB), the lottery probability of the re-playing combination cannot be lowered and can be allocated to the winning of the small combination. Since there is no lost portion, the lottery probability of a small role cannot be greatly increased. Since the bonus combination is not required in the game state G3c (SB), even if the bonus combination is allocated to the small role, the bonus combination lottery probability is originally low, so that it greatly contributes to the improvement of the small combination lottery probability. It is not possible.

  In other words, the advantage of the game state G4 (RT) that “there is almost no losing and the re-gamer wins with high probability” is that “there is no area where the lottery probability of the small role can be increased in the game state G3c (SB)”. Cause things.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 1 creates a merit for the player by changing the configuration of the small role in the SB. Specifically, in the game state G3c (SB), a small combination included in the push order small combination is added. This additional small part is called an increasing part. Then, the reels R1 to R3 are controlled to stop so that the winning combination is won. Here, the push order correct answer small role of the push order small role is the bell role, and the increasing role is the cherry role that is a rare small role that triggers the ART lottery.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the game state G2, the game state G4 (RT), and the game state G3c (SB), the lottery probability of the push order small combination is the same, but the game state G3c (SB) Then, even if the push order small combination is won, the rare small combination (cherry combination) which is an increasing combination is controlled to win. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the lottery probability of a single rare small role (cherry role) has increased.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, the lottery object K1 is a bell combination that wins without depending on the pressing order, and the lottery object K2 is a pressing order small combination. In the game state G4 (RT), when the lottery target K2 is won, the bell combination, the one small combination 1-3, and the one small combination 13-18 are simultaneously selected. Then, depending on the pressing order, one of these is controlled to win. On the other hand, in the game state G3c (SB), when the lottery target K2 is won, the cherry roles 1 to 3 are simultaneously won in addition to the bell role, the 1 small portion 1-3, and the 1 small portion 13-18. . The cherry roles 1 to 3 are increasing roles. In this case, the reels are controlled to stop so that the cherry roles 1 to 3 win according to the standard push order.

[4-7. Lottery table]
Next, the lottery table will be described. 10-14 is a figure which shows the specific example of a lottery table. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, the lottery table is a table in which lottery objects and lottery values are associated with each other.

  The lottery object corresponds to the lottery result of the internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the winning or losing of one or more roles is determined, but when one role is won, that one role is one lottery object, and when multiple roles are winning simultaneously A combination of a plurality of winning combinations won at the same time is set as one lottery object. Loss is also subject to one lottery. Thereby, the internal lottery can be regarded as a process for drawing one lottery object from a plurality of lottery objects.

  The lottery value corresponds to the lottery probability of the internal lottery. Specifically, “lottery value ÷ 65536” is the lottery probability of the lottery target. This lottery value is set for each game state.

  The result of the internal lottery is associated with a stop link table that determines how to stop the reels R1 to R3. The correspondence between the result of the internal lottery and the stop link table is managed separately from the lottery table, but for the sake of convenience, it is shown in association with the lottery object. Although details will be described later, stop control for the reels R1 to R3 is performed based on the stop link table associated with the result of the internal lottery, the pressing order, and the operation timing for the stop buttons 13a to 13c.

  If a lottery table is demonstrated concretely, in game state G1, G2, G4, and G5, a lottery value will be matched with respect to lottery object K1-15, respectively. FIG. 10 shows details of the lottery targets K1 to 5 in the game states G1, G2, G4, and G5, and FIG. 11 shows details of the lottery targets K6 to 15 in the game states G1, G2, G4, and G5.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the winning of the lottery target K1 corresponds to the winning of the bell role. The lottery value of the lottery target K1 in the game state G1 is “100”. Further, the lottery value of the lottery target K1 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “100” as in the game state G1. When the lottery object K1 wins, the bell combination wins without depending on the pressing order. The lottery target stop link table to be won without depending on the pressing order when winning is as described above is the same as in the prior art, so illustration and description are omitted.

  The winning of the lottery target K2 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the one small combination 1-3 and the single small combination 13-18. These combinations constitute a push order small combination in which the bell combination is a correct push order small combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K2 in the game state G1 is “3630”. Also, the lottery value of the lottery target K2 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “3630” as in the game state G1. The winning link of the lottery target K1 is associated with the stop link table LT1.

  The winning of the lottery target K3 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the single small combination 4-6, the single small combination 13-15, and the single small combination 19-21. These combinations constitute a push order small combination in which the bell combination is a correct push order small combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K3 in the game state G1 is “3630”. Also, the lottery value of the lottery target K3 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “3630” as in the game state G1. The winning link of the lottery object K3 is associated with the stop link table LT2.

  The winning of the lottery target K4 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell role, the single small portion 7-9, and the single small portion 22-27. These combinations constitute a push order small combination in which the bell combination is a correct push order small combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K4 in the game state G1 is “3630”. Also, the lottery value of the lottery target K4 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “3630” as in the game state G1. The winning link of the lottery object K4 is associated with the stop link table LT3.

  The winning of the lottery target K5 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the single small combination 10-12, and the single small combination 25-30. These combinations constitute a push order small combination in which the bell combination is a correct push order small combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K5 in the game state G1 is “3630”. Also, the lottery value of the lottery target K5 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “3630” as in the game state G1. The winning link of the lottery target K5 is associated with the stop link table LT4.

  The winning of the lottery target K6 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the cherry roles 1 to 3. The lottery value of the lottery target K6 in the game state G1 is “767”. Further, the lottery value of the lottery target K6 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “767” as in the game state G1. When the lottery target K6 wins, the winning of the cherry roles 1 to 3 does not depend on the pressing order.

  Winning the lottery target K7 corresponds to winning a watermelon role. The lottery value of the lottery target K7 in the game state G1 is “500”. Further, the lottery value of the lottery target K7 in the game states G2, G4, and G5 is “500” as in the game state G1. When the lottery target K7 wins, the winning of the watermelon role does not depend on the pressing order.

  Winning the lottery target K8 corresponds to winning the SB role. The lottery value of the lottery target K8 in the game state G1 is “6000”. Also, the lottery value of the lottery object K8 in the game states G2 and G4 is “6000” as in the game state G1. The lottery value of the lottery target K8 in the game state G5 is “0”. The winning link of the lottery target K8 is associated with the stop link table LT5.

  Winning the lottery target K9 corresponds to winning the BB role. The lottery value of the lottery object K9 in the game state G1 is “200”. Further, the lottery value of the lottery target K9 in the game states G2 and G4 is “200” as in the game state G1. The lottery value of the lottery target K9 in the game state G5 is “0”. When the lottery target K9 wins, the winning combination of the BB role does not depend on the pressing order.

  The winning of the lottery target K10 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the re-game players 1 to 3. The lottery value of the lottery target K10 in the game state G1 is “8975”. The lottery value of the lottery target K10 in the game state G2 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K10 in the game state G4 is “43448”. The lottery value of the lottery target K10 in the game state G5 is “8975”. When the lottery target K10 wins, the winning combination of the re-game players 1 to 3 does not depend on the pressing order.

  The winning of the lottery target K11 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the special reps 1-3 and the replays 1-4. These combinations constitute a push order re-playing game in which the special Lips 1 to 3 are used as the correct replay game. The lottery value of the lottery object K11 in the game state G1 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K11 in the game state G2 is “2243”. The lottery value of the lottery target K11 in the game state G4 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K11 in the game state G5 is “0”. The winning link of the lottery object K11 is associated with the stop link table LT6.

  The winning of the lottery target K12 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of special reps 1-3, replays 1-3, and replay 5. These combinations constitute a push order re-playing game in which the special Lips 1 to 3 are used as the correct replay game. The lottery value of the lottery target K12 in the game state G1 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K12 in the game state G2 is “2244”. The lottery value of the lottery target K12 in the game state G4 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K12 in the game state G5 is “0”. The winning link of the lottery object K12 is associated with the stop link table LT7.

  Winning of the lottery target K13 corresponds to simultaneous winning of special reps 1-3, replays 1-3, and replay 6. These combinations constitute a push order re-playing game in which the special Lips 1 to 3 are used as the correct replay game. The lottery value of the lottery target K13 in the game state G1 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K13 in the game state G2 is “2244”. The lottery value of the lottery object K13 in the game state G4 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K13 in the game state G5 is “0”. The winning link of the lottery object K13 is associated with the stop link table LT8.

  The winning of the lottery target K14 corresponds to simultaneous winning of special reps 1-3, replays 1-3, and replay 7. These combinations constitute a push order re-playing game in which the special Lips 1 to 3 are used as the correct replay game. The lottery value of the lottery target K14 in the game state G1 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery object K14 in the game state G2 is “2244”. The lottery value of the lottery object K14 in the game state G4 is “0”. The lottery value of the lottery target K14 in the game state G5 is “0”. The winning link of the lottery object K14 is associated with the stop link table LT9.

  The winning of the lottery target K15 corresponds to a losing where no combination is won. The lottery value of the lottery target K15 in the game state G1 is “34474”. The lottery value of the lottery target K15 in the game state G2 is “34474”. The lottery value of the lottery target K15 in the game state G4 is “1”. The lottery value of the lottery target K15 in the game state G5 is “40674”.

  Next, the lottery table for the game states G3a, G3b, and G3c (SB) during the SB game will be described. Also in the game states G3a, G3b, and G3c (SB), the lottery values are associated with the lottery targets K1 to 15 as in the game states G1, G2, G4, and 5. In the lottery tables of the game states G3a, G3b, and 3c (SB), the details of the lottery objects K2 to 5 and the lottery objects K8 to 9 are different from the lottery objects illustrated in FIGS. This difference will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 13, and illustration and description of the same lottery object as in FIGS. 10 to 11 will be omitted.

  In the lottery target K2 shown in FIG. 12, the cherry roles 1 to 3 are added as increasing combinations to the small combinations to be simultaneously won. Accordingly, the winning of the lottery target K2 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the one small combination 1-3, the one small combination 13-18, and the cherry combination 1-3. Further, the stop link table LT10 that can win the cherry roles 1 to 3 which are the increasing combinations is used.

  Similarly, in the lottery object K3 shown in FIG. 12, cherry roles 1 to 3 are added as increasing combinations to the small combinations to be simultaneously won. Therefore, the lottery target K3 is won by the simultaneous winning of the bell role, the one small portion 4-6, the one small portion 13-15, the one small portion 19-21, and the cherry portion 1-3. It will correspond. Further, the stop link table LT11 that can win the cherry roles 1 to 3, which are the increasing roles, is used.

  Similarly, in the lottery target K4 shown in FIG. 12, cherry roles 1 to 3 are added as increasing combinations to the small combinations to be simultaneously won. Accordingly, the winning of the lottery target K4 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the single small combination 7-9, the single small combination 22-27, and the cherry combination 1-3. In addition, the stop link table LT12 that can win the cherry roles 1 to 3, which are the increasing combinations, is used.

  Similarly, in the lottery target K5 shown in FIG. 13, the cherry roles 1 to 3 are added as the increasing combinations to the small combinations to be simultaneously won. Therefore, the winning of the lottery target K5 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the single small combination 10-12, the single small combination 25-30, and the cherry combination 1-3. Further, the stop link table LT13 that can win the cherry roles 1 to 3, which are the increasing combinations, is used.

  In the lottery target K8 shown in FIG. 13, the lottery values are changed to “0” for all of the game states G3a, G3b, and G3c. Similarly, in the lottery target K9 shown in FIG. 13, the lottery values are changed to “0” for all of the game states G3a, G3b, and G3c.

  Next, the lottery table for the game state G6 (BB) will be described. In the game state G6, lottery values are associated with the lottery targets K1 to K5, respectively. FIG. 14 shows details of the lottery targets K1 to K5 in the game state G6.

  The winning of the lottery object K1 shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of all small roles. The lottery value of the lottery target K1 in the game state G6 (BB) is “65534”. When the lottery object K1 wins, winning is not dependent on the pressing order, and therefore illustration and description of the stop link table are omitted.

  Winning the lottery object K2 shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to winning the SB combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K2 in the game state G6 (BB) is “0” and is not won. Similarly, the winning of the lottery target K3 shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the winning of the BB combination. The lottery value of the lottery target K3 in the game state G6 (BB) is “0” and is not won.

  The winning of the lottery target K4 shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of all the re-game players. The lottery value of the lottery target K4 in the game state G6 (BB) is “0”, and no winning is made. The winning of the lottery target K5 shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to a losing where no winning combination is won. The lottery value of the lottery target K5 in the game state G6 (BB) is “1”.

[5. Operation of gaming machine]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[5-1.1 Game flow]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the content of one game flow in the gaming machine 1. First, the bet control unit 211 determines based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c whether or not a bet operation has been performed by inserting a medal or pressing the bet button 11 (step S101). If no signal is detected (step S101; No), the bet control unit 211 stands by until any signal is detected (step S101).

  When any signal is detected (step S101; Yes), the bet control unit 211 determines whether or not the start lever 12 has been operated based on the start operation instruction signal 112 (step S102). If the start operation instruction signal 112 is not detected (step S102; No), the bet control unit 211 stands by until the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected (step S102). When detecting the start operation instruction signal 112 (step S102; Yes), the bet control unit 211 prohibits betting (step S103).

  Next, the internal lottery unit 212 generates one random value in the range of 0 to 65535 (step S104). Next, the internal lottery unit 212 selects a lottery table corresponding to the game state (step S105). Then, the internal lottery unit 212 determines the winning or losing of one or a plurality of roles by comparing the generated random number value with the selected lottery table, and sets a winning flag if the winning combination is won (step) S106). Next, based on the winning flag set in step S106, the reel control unit 213 selects a stop link table to be referred to in the reel stop control (step S107). The stop link table will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Therefore, even if the start lever 12 is operated in step S102, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game (step S108; No), the reels R1 to R3 are not rotated. The player enters the standby state and informs the player that the standby state has been reached with a lamp or sound. If 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game (step S108; Yes), the reel control unit 213 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c, and sequentially turns the stepping motors. Or it drives simultaneously and rotates three reels (step S109).

  The reel control unit 213 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through a predetermined acceleration period. It is detected that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from this reference time is started, and the stop buttons 13a to 13 The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that 13c can be received.

  Then, the reel control unit 213 performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (step S110). As will be described in detail later, in the reel stop process, when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are input by the player and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, the stop link table selected in step S107 and the stop link table are selected. Based on the symbol position on the corresponding reel obtained at the button operation timing, the stop position of the reel is determined, and the braking force is applied by all-phase excitation that excites all winding phases simultaneously. Reel stop processing for rotating and stopping by inertia corresponding to 22 steps from the start of excitation is performed for each reel. On the other hand, when the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), the reels for which the stop operation has not been performed are automatically stopped.

  When all the reels are stopped, the winning determination processing unit 214 determines whether or not a winning combination is made depending on whether or not the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line E1 matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (step S111). When winning a prize, a privilege set for each combination is granted. In the process of step S111, the game state setting unit 204 also sets a game state. Specifically, after all the reels are stopped, the game state of the gaming machine 1 is set by determining whether or not a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning line E1. Next, the winning determination processing unit 214 performs a winning flag clear process (step S112). In step S112, the winning flag of the small role is cleared regardless of whether the winning is made or not picked up. Similarly, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the SB combination is won or not. However, for the BB combination, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared when not winning.

  Next, the winning determination processing unit 214 determines whether or not a re-game player has been won (step S113). If it is determined that a winning is achieved (step S113; Yes), an automatic betting process is performed (step S115), and step S102. Return to. If it is determined that no winning has been made (step S113; No), the bet prohibition made in step S103 is canceled (step S114), so that medals can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted. To prepare for the start of the game, the process returns to step S101.

[5-2. Reel stop control]
Next, the reel stop process shown in step S110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the stop link tables LT1 to LT13 corresponding to each lottery object of the lottery table, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stop table associated with each stop link table. is there.

  The stop table is provided for each of the reels R1 to R3. The stop table “left 1 to left 4” is a table that prescribes control for the left reel R1, and the stop table “middle 1 to medium 4” is a table that prescribes control to the middle reel R2, and the stop table “right” “1 to 4” is a table that defines control for the right reel R3.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the first stop button is the left stop button 13a, the stop link table LT1 defines that the left reel R1 is controlled to stop using the stop table “left 1”. . When the first stop button is the left stop button 13a and the second stop button is the middle stop button 13b, the middle reel R2 is controlled to stop using the stop table “middle 1”. In this case, the third stop button is the right stop button 13c, and the stop control of the right reel R3 is performed using the stop table “right 1”.

  Thus, the stop table determined by the second stop button is affected by which of the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop button, and the stop table determined by the third stop button is the first The stop button and the second stop button are affected by which of the stop buttons 13a to 13c. As a result, the stop table used for the reels R1 to R3 differs depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, and stop combinations of different symbols depending on the pressing order can be controlled to stop on the winning line E1.

  A specific example of stop symbol combination control by pressing order will be described later, and FIG. 16 shows the correspondence between the pressing order and the stop table in each stop link table. As shown in FIG. 16, in the stop link table LT1, the push order is “left → middle → right” (the first stop operation is “left”, the second stop operation is “middle”, and the third stop operation is “right”. ”) Indicates that the stop table“ left 1, middle 1, right 1 ”is used. Similarly, in the stop link table LT1, the push order is “left → right → middle” (the first stop operation is “left”, the second stop operation is “right”, and the third stop operation is “middle”). For example, the stop table “left 1, right 1, middle 1” is used.

  In the stop link table LT1, if the push order is “middle → right → left” (the first stop operation is “middle”, the second stop operation is “right”, and the third stop operation is “left”). , Using the stop table “middle 2, right 2, left 2”, pushing order “middle → left → right” (first stop operation is “middle”, second stop operation is “left”, and third stop operation Is “right”), this indicates that the stop table “middle 2, left 1, right 1” is used. In the stop link table LT1, if the push order is “right → left → middle” (the first stop operation is “right”, the second stop operation is “left”, and the third stop operation is “middle”). , Using the stop table “Right 1, Left 1, Middle 1”, the push order is “Right → Middle → Left” (the first stop operation is “Right”, the second stop operation is “Middle”, and the third stop operation Is “left”), it indicates that the stop table “right 1, middle 1, left 1” is used.

  The stop link tables LT2 to LT13 are also associated with the stop tables in the order of pressing, but the description thereof is omitted here.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each stop table has a number of symbols from the position when the stop button is input when the symbol of each reel is located at the middle display position (M1, M2, M3). It is defined whether to stop after rotating (that is, the number of sliding frames). The number of sliding frames is any value from 0 to 4. Further, the above-mentioned “when it is located at the middle display position” means that when a certain symbol is considered, the center position of the symbol passes through the center of the upper display position (U1, U2, U3) It means that the center position of the symbol is located between the middle display position and the center.

  As an example, the stop table “left 1” shown in FIG. 17 has the number of sliding symbols “3, 2, 1, 0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1 for symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21. , 0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 2, 1, 0, 4 ". Similarly, in the other stop tables, any number of sliding symbols from 0 to 4 is associated with the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21, but description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, a specific example of control of combination of stop symbols by pressing order will be described. 18-20 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating control of the combination of the stop symbol by a pushing order. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the lottery object K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “middle → left → right”.

  The winning of the lottery target K2 in the game state G1 corresponds to the simultaneous winning of the bell combination, the one small combination 1-3 and the one small combination 13-18. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), at the time before the first stop operation, all of the winning combinations may win. The symbol of the middle reel R2 that may win a prize is “bell symbol”, “replay 1 symbol”, or “replay 2 symbol”. Here, when there is a possibility that a plurality of winning combinations are won, stop control is performed so that the payout is the highest or the number of winning combinations that are likely to be won is the largest. Among the winning combinations that may be won, the winning combination is the bell, and the symbol of the reel R2 is the “bell symbol”. Among the winning combinations, the number of combinations whose symbol of the middle reel R2 is "Bell symbol" is 4, the number of combinations whose symbol of the middle reel R2 is "Replay 1 symbol" is 3, The number of roles in which the symbol of the reel R2 is “replay 2 symbol” is 3, and “bell symbol” is the most. Therefore, from the viewpoint of payout and the possibility of winning, if the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 13b, the "bell symbol" becomes the stop symbol of the middle reel R2. Select the stop table.

  If the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 13b and the stop symbol of the middle reel R2 becomes the "bell symbol", there is no possibility that one small winning combination 13-18 wins. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), at the time before the second stop operation, the bell combination and one small combination 1-3 may be a winning combination. In addition, the symbol of the left reel R1 of the role that may win is “bell symbol”, “replay 1 symbol”, “replay 2 symbol” or “replay 3 symbol”. Among the winning combinations, the winning combination is the bell, and the symbol of the left reel R1 is the “bell symbol”. In addition, among the winning combinations that may be won, the number of the winning combination whose symbol of the left reel R1 is “bell symbol” is 1, and the number of the winning combination whose symbol of the left reel R1 is “replay 1 symbol” is 1. The number of symbols whose reel R1 symbol is “replay 2 symbol” is 1, the number of symbols whose left reel R1 symbol is “replay 3 symbol” is 1, and the number of symbols is the same. Since there is no difference in the number of winning combinations that may be won, if the second stop operation is performed on the left stop button 13a, the stop table so that the “bell symbol” becomes the stop symbol from the point of payout. Select.

  If the second stop operation is performed on the left stop button 13a and the stop symbol of the left reel R1 becomes the "bell symbol", there is no possibility that one small winning combination 1 to 3 wins. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 18C, at the time before the third stop operation, only the bell combination may be a winning combination. Accordingly, if the third stop operation is performed on the right stop button 13c, the stop table is selected so that the “bell symbol” which is the symbol of the right reel R3 serving as the bell becomes the stop symbol.

  As described above, if the lottery target K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, the stop control can be performed so that the bell combination wins by selecting the stop table. It is.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the lottery object K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “middle → right → left”. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), at the time before the first stop operation, there is a possibility that all the winning combinations (bell role, 1 small portion 1-3, 1 small portion 13-18) will win. It is the same as FIG. 18 (a). Further, the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 13b, and the stop symbol of the middle reel R2 becomes the “bell symbol”, so that there is no possibility that one small winning combination 13-18 wins a prize. .

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), at the time before the second stop operation, the bell combination and the one small combination 1-3 are possible combinations. In addition, the symbol of the right reel R3 of the role that may win is “bell symbol” or “replay 1 symbol”. Among the possible winning combinations, the highest payout is the bell role, and the symbol of the right reel R3 is the “bell symbol”. In addition, among the winning combinations that may be won, the number of roles whose right reel R3 symbol is “bell symbol” is 1, and the number of roles whose right reel R3 symbol is “replay 1 symbol” is 3. . In other words, from the point of payout, it is preferable to use the “bell symbol” as a stop symbol, but from the point of view of the possibility of winning a prize, “Replay 1 symbol” with a large number of winning combinations can be used as a stop symbol. Is preferred. As described above, when the stop symbol suitable for the payout is different from the stop symbol suitable for the possibility of winning, any symbol may be used as the stop symbol. Therefore, if the second stop operation is performed on the right stop button 13c, the stop table is selected so that “replay 1 symbol” becomes the stop symbol.

  If the second stop operation is performed on the right stop button 13c and the stop symbol of the right reel R3 becomes "replay 1 symbol", there is no possibility that the bell role will win. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19C, at the time before the third stop operation, one small combination 1 to 3 may be a winning combination. In addition, the symbol of the left reel R1 of the role that may win is “Replay 1 symbol”, “Replay 2 symbol”, or “Replay 3 symbol”. Dividends for roles that may win are the same. In addition, among the winning combinations that may be won, the number of roles that the symbol of the left reel R1 is “replay 1 symbol” is 1, the number of roles that the symbol of the left reel R1 is “replay 2 symbol” is 1, The number of symbols whose symbol of the left reel R1 is “replay 3 symbol” is 1, and the number of symbols is the same. Since there is no difference between the possibility of winning and the payout, if the third stop operation is performed on the left stop button 13a, “replay 1 symbol”, “replay 2 symbol” or “replay 3 symbol” The stop table is selected so that becomes a stop symbol.

  As described above, if the lottery target K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “middle → right → left”, stop control is performed so that the bell combination is not won by selecting the stop table. Is possible.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the lottery object K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), at the time before the first stop operation, there is a possibility of winning all the winning combinations (Bell, 1 small 1 to 3, 1 small 13 to 18). It is the same as FIG. 18 (a). The symbol of the left reel R1 of the role that may win a prize is “bell symbol”, “replay 1 symbol”, “replay 2 symbol” or “replay 3 symbol”. Among the winning combinations, the winning combination is the bell, and the symbol of the left reel R1 is the “bell symbol”. In addition, among the winning combinations that may be won, the number of the winning combination whose symbol of the left reel R1 is "Bell symbol" is 1, and the number of the winning combination whose symbol of the left reel R1 is "Replay 1 symbol" is 3, The number of winning combinations whose symbol of the reel R1 is “replay 2 symbol” is 3, and the number of winning combinations whose symbol of the left reel R1 is “replay 3 symbol” is 3. That is, it is preferable to use the “bell symbol” as a stop symbol from the standpoint of payout, but “replay 1 symbol” or “replay 3 symbol” with a large number of winning combinations in terms of the possibility of winning. It is preferable to use as a stop symbol. As described above, since the stop symbol suitable for the payout is different from the stop symbol suitable for the possibility of winning, the stop table is selected so that the “replay 2 symbol” becomes the stop symbol.

  If the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 13a and the stop symbol of the left reel R1 becomes “replay 2 symbol”, the role of bell, one small portion 1, one small portion 3, 1 piece There is no possibility that the small combination 13, the single small combination 15, the single small combination 16, and the single small combination 18 win. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), at the time before the second stop operation, the single small combination 2, the single small combination 14, and the single small combination 17 are possible combinations. Further, the symbol of the middle reel R2 that may win a prize is “bell symbol”, “replay 1 symbol”, or “replay 2 symbol”. Dividends for roles that may win are the same. In addition, among the winning combinations, the number of the combination whose symbol of the middle reel R2 is “bell symbol” is 1, the number of the combination whose symbol of the middle reel R2 is “replay 1 symbol” is 1, The number of combinations whose symbol of the reel R2 is “replay 2 symbol” is 1. Since there is no difference between the possibility of winning and the payout, if the second stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 13b, the stop table is selected so that “replay 1 symbol” becomes the stop symbol. .

  If the second stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 13b and the stop symbol of the middle reel R2 becomes “replay 1 symbol”, there is a possibility that the one small part 2 and the one small part 17 will win a prize. Disappear. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), at the time before the third stop operation, only one small winning combination 14 is a winning combination. Therefore, if the third stop operation is performed on the right stop button 13c, the stop table is selected so that the “replay 2 symbol” which is the symbol of the right reel R3 of the one-piece small role 14 becomes the stop symbol. .

  In this way, if the lottery target K2 is won in the game state G1 and the pressing order is “left → middle → right”, stop control is performed so that the bell combination is not won by selecting the stop table. Is possible.

[5-3. AT control]
Next, the processing operation of the sub control board 100B will be described. 21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the processing operation of the sub-control board 100B. As shown in FIG. 21, the AT processing unit 221 of the sub control board 100B first receives the information transmitted from the main control board 100A and processes the received information (step S201). Information transmitted from the main control board 100A includes information indicating that the start lever 12 has been operated, information indicating that the first stop button has been operated, information indicating that the second stop button has been operated, 3. Information indicating that the stop button has been operated, information indicating the type of winning combination or information indicating loss, combination of stop symbols, winning combination or non-winning, game state of the main control board 100A, and the like. Based on information indicating that the start lever 12 has been operated, the start of the game can be determined.

  Next, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the state of the sub control board 100B is a penalty state (step S202). The state of the sub control board 100B includes AT and non-AT. The AT includes an ART ready state and ART. The non-AT includes an ART lottery low probability state, an ART lottery normal probability state, an ART lottery high probability state, and Includes penalty status.

  If the state of the sub control board 100B is a penalty state (step S202; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 subtracts the number of penalty games once per game (step S209). The number of penalty games will be described later. After step S209, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the number of penalty games is 0 (step S210). If the penalty game number is 0 (step S210; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the ART lottery low probability state. This ART lottery low-probability state is a state that shifts when returning from the penalty state (step S211). Here, when returning from the penalty state, the state is shifted to the ART lottery low probability state, but may be shifted to another state (ART lottery normal probability state or ART lottery high probability state) by lottery. The ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state are non-ATs having different probabilities that the ART will win in the ART lottery, and can be shifted to each other by a state transition lottery as will be described later.

  If the state of the sub control board 100B is a state other than the penalty state (step S202; No), the AT processing unit 221 performs an ART lottery (step S203). Specifically, on the condition that a predetermined small combination has been won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the state of the winning small combination and the sub control board 100B (ART lottery low probability state, ART lottery normal probability state or ART The ART lottery table corresponding to the lottery high probability state) is selected, and the ART lottery is performed using the selected ART lottery table.

  Also, the AT processing unit 221 counts down the number of ceiling games once per game (step S204). The number of ceiling games is for automatically granting ART rights if the ART is not won for a predetermined number of ceiling games after the game state G6 (BB) or ART ends. The number of ceiling games may be a predetermined number of games, or the number of ceiling games may be determined by lottery after the end of ART or after the end of the game state G6 (BB).

  The AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the ART right has been granted as a result of the ART lottery in step S203 or the countdown of the number of ceiling games in step S204 (step S205). As a result, if the ART right is granted (step S205; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the ART preparation state in the AT (step S206).

  After step S206, or when the ART right is not granted (step S205; No), the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the symbol combination Eb is aligned with the pay line E1 (step S207). If the symbol combination Eb is aligned on the winning line E1 (step S207; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the ART in the AT and sets a predetermined number of ART games ( Step S208). In the main control board 100A, the game state G4 (RT) is shifted to the winning line E1 because the symbol combination Eb is aligned.

  After step S208, when the symbol combination Eb is not aligned on the winning line E1 (step S207; No), after the transition to the ART lottery low probability state at step S211 or when the number of penalty games is not 0 ( In step S210; No), the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the state of the sub-control board 100B is AT (step S212).

  When the state of the sub-control board 100B is non-AT, that is, neither the ART preparation state nor the ART (step S212; No), the AT processing unit 221 performs the sub-control board 100B state transition lottery once per game. (Step S222). This transition lottery is a process of lottering whether or not to shift the state between the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state, and in the case of transition. If the state transition and the state of the transition destination are determined by the transition lottery, the AT processing unit 221 transitions the state of the sub-control board 100B.

  The transfer lottery may be performed every game or according to the type of winning combination on the main control board 100A. Note that in the penalty state, the state of the sub control board 100B is not changed.

  After step S222, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the pressing order is the reference pressing order using the first to third stop buttons (step S223). If the pressing order is not the standard pressing order (step S223; No), the AT processing unit 221 shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the penalty state and sets the number of penalty games to a predetermined number (step S224).

  When the state of the sub control board 100B is AT, that is, the ART preparation state or ART (step S212; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the state of the sub control board 100B is the ART preparation state. (Step S213). If the state of the sub control board 100B is the ART ready state (step S213; Yes), the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the push order re-game player has been won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, and notifies the correct push order if the push order re-game player has been won.

  If the state of the sub-control board 100B is not ART ready state but ART (step S213; No), the AT processing unit 221 subtracts the number of ART games once per game (step S219). After step S219, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the number of ART games is 0 (step S220). If the number of ART games is 0 (step S220; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the ART lottery high probability state among non-ATs (step S221). Here, after the end of ART, the state is shifted to the ART lottery high probability state, but may be shifted to another state (ART lottery low probability state or ART lottery normal probability state) by lottery.

  After step S214, after step S221, or when the number of ART games is not 0 (step S220; No), the process proceeds to step S215. In step S215, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether or not the push order small combination is won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A. If the push order small combination is won, the correct answer push order is notified.

  After step S215 ends, the process proceeds to step S216. In step S216, the AT processing unit 221 determines whether the SB combination is won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A. Then, if the SB combination is won and the state of the main control board 100A is other than the game state G1, a predetermined pressing order in which the symbol combination A can be aligned on the winning line E1 is notified.

  After step S216 ends, the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, the AT processing unit 221 notifies the display 30 of information related to the winning combination in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A. Specifically, when a rare small combination is won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the selected rare small combination is notified.

  After step S217, after step S224, or when it is determined that the reference push order is non-AT (step S223; Yes), the AT processing unit 221 displays the display 30, the illumination LED 31, and the backlight devices 53a to 53c. And the effect regarding a game is performed by the speaker 32 (step S218). The contents of this effect can be changed depending on the operation state of the start lever 12 and the operation state of the stop buttons 13a to 13c. After step S218, the sub-control board 100B ends the series of processes, and proceeds to step S201 again.

  Next, the state of the sub control board 100B will be described. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the sub-control board 100B. As shown in FIG. 23, the state of the sub-control board 100B includes non-AT and AT. The non-AT includes a penalty state, an ART lottery low probability state, an ART lottery normal probability state, and an ART lottery high probability state. The AT has an ART ready state and an ART.

  Of the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state, the ART lottery low probability state has the lowest lottery probability that the ART wins by the ART lottery. In the ART lottery high probability state, the lottery probability that the ART wins by the ART lottery is the highest. In the ART lottery normal probability state, the lottery probability that the ART wins by the ART lottery is between the ART lottery low probability state and the ART lottery high probability state.

  The ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state can be transferred to each other by the transfer lottery. If the stop buttons 13a to 13c are operated in a push order other than the standard push order in any of the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, or the ART lottery high probability state, that is, an irregular push order, a penalty state Migrate to In the penalty state, ART lottery is not performed, so ART is not won. The penalty state ends with a predetermined number of games and becomes an ART lottery low probability state.

  In the ART lottery low probability state, the ART lottery normal probability state, and the ART lottery high probability state, the ART lottery is performed. As a result of the ART lottery, if the ART is won, the state shifts to the ART ready state. In the ART ready state, the correct pressing order of the pressing order re-gamer is notified, so that the symbol combination Eb can be aligned with the winning line E1. If the symbol combination Eb is aligned with the winning line E1, the process proceeds to ART. On the main control board 100A, the game state G4 (RT) is shifted to the winning line E1 because the symbol combination Eb is aligned. The ART of the sub-control board 100B ends with a predetermined number of games and enters an ART lottery high probability state.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for the SB role, the symbol combination A that cannot be missed is associated with the symbol combination B that can be missed, and the SB role is internally drawn by AT. Therefore, since it is configured to notify the pressing order that the symbol combination A can be aligned on the winning line, it is possible to vary the ease of winning the SB role depending on whether or not it is AT. For this reason, gameability can be improved using the SB combination.

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In this embodiment, the case where the winning combination of the SB role is biased during the AT by associating a plurality of symbol combinations with the SB role has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the SB role, but other bonuses. It is also applicable to roles.

  For example, when the present invention is applied to the CB combination, since the CB is completed in one game like the SB, the configuration and operation are the same as in the above embodiment. Further, the present invention may be applied to a bonus combination such as RB or type 2 BB in which the winning flag is carried over.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the present invention is applied to the RB combination. FIG. 24 (a) is an excerpt of the role composition table when the present invention is applied to the RB role. As shown in FIG. 24A, symbol combinations A and B are associated with the RB combination, and the other combination is the same as FIG. 6A.

  If the RB winning combination is selected and operated in a predetermined pressing order other than the standard pressing order, the symbol combination A is always aligned with the winning line E1, so the RB winning combination does not occur. On the other hand, if the RB winning combination is operated in the standard pushing order, the symbol combination B may be aligned with the winning line E1 and the RB winning combination may be won, but it may be missed depending on the timing of the operation. Non-winning. When the RB combination is won at the AT, the gaming machine 1 notifies the predetermined push order in which the symbol combination A can be aligned, and when the RB combination is won at the non-AT, the push order is notified. do not do.

  In non-AT where the pressing order is not notified, it is considered that the player basically operates the stop buttons 13a to 13c in the standard pressing order, so even if the RB role is won, if it is lost and it is not won, The player will be recognized as if it is a loss.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 24B, the winning flag of the RB combination is carried over. When the AT starts, the winning flag for the RB combination is carried over, so that the pressing order that allows the symbol combination A to be aligned on the winning line is notified, and the RB combination is won immediately after the AT starts. be able to.

  Thereafter, while the AT continues, if the RB combination is won, the symbol combination A is surely won, so it is possible to produce as if the RB combination lottery probability has increased in a specific period. Also, if the AT ends, even if the RB combination is won, it will be missed and the winning flag will be carried over again.

  In this way, when the present invention is applied to a bonus combination that can carry over the winning flag, the bonus combination can be won immediately after the start of the AT, so that the payout at the AT can be further increased and the AT for the player can be increased. The value of can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line E1 which is the center of the reel window 20. However, the present invention can be applied even to a gaming machine having a plurality of winning lines. Needless to say. A single winning line other than the center of the reel window 20 may be used. In this embodiment, the state of the main control board 100A is set to any one of the game states G1 to G6, but more game states may be included.

  Further, “Cherry-ANY-ANY” or the like may be used as an increasing combination to be added to the push order small combination. Here, “ANY” is an arbitrary symbol. That is, in this case, if the stop symbol of the left reel R1 is a cherry symbol, the winning combination is won regardless of the stop symbol of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3.

  Further, in the AT in the above-described embodiment, an effect of notifying the pushing order that is advantageous to the player is executed. For example, in order to prompt the eye of the symbol that is advantageous to the player, May be notified.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given by taking as an example the configuration in which a bonus combination is not won when it is non-AT, and a bonus combination is won when it is AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not something. For example, a first AT and a second AT are provided, and a bonus combination is not awarded when the AT is the first AT, and a bonus combination is awarded when the AT is the second AT. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals as game media has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to a revolving game machine called a parrot or a pacilot that uses game balls as game media. Good.

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is suitable for improving game play using a bonus combination.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 12 Start lever 13a-13c Stop button 30 Indicator 100A Main control board 100B Sub control board 201 Operation reception part 202 Game processing part 203 Payout control part 204 Game state setting part 211 Bet control part 212 Internal lottery part 213 Reel control Section 214 Prize determination processing section 221 AT processing section 222 Production control section R1 to R3 Reel LT1 to LT13 Stop link table

Claims (7)

A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
A plurality of stop buttons that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and for allowing the player to perform an operation input for stopping the rotation driving of the plurality of reels;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining any one of a plurality of lottery objects including any of a plurality of types of roles with a probability according to the game state;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels to be rotationally driven based on a lottery result by the internal lottery and an operation mode of operation input to the plurality of stop buttons;
When the plurality of types of symbols arranged on the plurality of reels controlled to be stopped by the reel stop control means constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of the plurality of types of roles in a predetermined winning line A privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the combination corresponding to the combination;
A gaming machine having notification executing means for notifying the player of the pressing order of the plurality of stop buttons when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The reel stop control means includes
When the lottery object determined by the internal lottery includes a predetermined bonus combination, if the plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in the first pressing order, the predetermined bonus line is added to the predetermined winning combination. If the stop control is performed so as to constitute the first symbol combination among the plurality of corresponding symbol combinations, and the plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in a second pressing order different from the first pressing order, Stop control so that a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination among the plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined bonus combination is configured in the predetermined winning line,
The notification executing means includes
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, perform the notification of the first 押順,
The second symbol combination is
Depending on the timing of operation input to the plurality of stop buttons, it is a symbol combination that causes missing out,
The first symbol combination is:
In the case where the lottery object determined by the internal lottery includes the predetermined bonus combination, if the plurality of stop buttons are operated and input in the first pressing order, the timing of operation input to the plurality of stop buttons Regardless of this , the gaming machine can be configured to the predetermined winning line . The predetermined bonus combination is described when a internal winning state is determined by the internal lottery to claim 1, characterized in that the carry-over can bonus combination over the internal winning state multiple game Game machines. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined bonus combination is a bonus combination that ends in one game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3 , wherein the second pushing order is a reference pushing order determined as a reference in the game. The internal lottery means
In a game started by configuring a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus combination, one lottery is selected from a plurality of lottery targets including a first lottery object in which a new small combination is added to a plurality of small combinations to be simultaneously won The target is determined by the internal lottery,
The reel stop control means includes
In the game state started when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is configured, if the first lottery object is determined by the internal lottery, the small combination added to the predetermined winning line is added. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein stop control is performed so as to constitute a combination of corresponding symbols. The internal lottery means, according to claim 5, characterized in that added in adding another small winning combination against drawing object including the plurality of small win, the role of non-small combination already contained Game machines. The internal lottery means, when adding another small role to the lottery object including the plurality of small roles, at least one of the symbols located on the winning line of the plurality of reels is a predetermined symbol, The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6 , wherein an ANY combination in which another symbol becomes an arbitrary symbol is increased.

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