JP5799419B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] In a conventional gaming machine, in a game in which a rare small role is not won, it becomes boring for the player and only waits to reach the ceiling game. A main control unit performs a role lottery in S505, determines a table to be referred to in the winning lottery based on the role lottery in S507, determines whether a stop button unit 10 is operated in S509, If it is operated, the process proceeds to S511, and if not, the process proceeds to S509 again. In step S511, the main control unit 100 executes a winning / losing lottery. In step S523, the main control unit 100 determines whether the winning lottery is all winning or not. If all winning are determined, the process proceeds to S525. If not, the process proceeds to S503. The main control unit 100 starts the AT game in S525, executes the AT game in S527, determines whether or not the AT game is ended in S529, and proceeds to S503 in the case of completion. In step S527, the process proceeds to step S527. [Selection] Figure 39

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine) or a spinning cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine).

  In the present invention, the control steps or control procedures for realizing the method are as follows: semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), MD (mini disk), CD (Compact disc), DVD (digital versatile disc or digital video disc), or a program (for example, game software) recorded on an information storage medium such as a blue ray disc itself.

  In recent years, games using a swivel type game machine called a pachislot machine have been actively performed in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot halls. There is also a spinning-type game machine called a pacilot (or parrot) that performs the above-described spinning-type game using a pachinko ball used in a pachinko machine (bullet-type game machine) as a game medium. In video game machines such as amusement facilities, and PCs and game machines of general households via the Internet, a substitute game called a token (ie, “game medium”) is used to make a revolving game. A simulation game is being simulated.

  The conventional swivel-type game machine (No. 4) has a relatively high euphoria, and in order to suppress it, the Act on Regulation of Customs Business and Optimization of Business (Last Amendment: May 30, 1995) Japan Law No. 55) was enacted and applied to the latest spinning machine called Unit 5.

  For example, in the No. 5 spinning cylinder game machine, the play rate (short term, medium term, long term) is regulated very finely by the rules, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals obtained, etc. The game ends when the number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480). In the regular bonus game, although it does not reach the BB game, the game ends when about a few dozens are obtained. In other words, the upper limit on the number of payouts and the increase rate of medals in a single bonus game are limited to a low level due to the rule revision.

  In addition, the bonus stock function for continuously releasing bonuses (continuous change), which should be said to be the biggest feature of the conventional swivel-type game machine (No. 4), is also prohibited by the same rule. The device and preference given to the machine itself are lost, and naturally, the gameability and gambling are extremely reduced, and the player (slotter) who has been a good customer is moving away.

  However, even in such a strict regulatory situation, some restrictions have been relaxed, and as a result of new innovations, the ART function (assist replay time function) or AT function (assist time function) A slot machine equipped with was developed. This ART function (AT function) is a high-probability re-playing state where replays are easy to win, and a symbol stop operation procedure (stop switch operation sequence and bonus symbol color for winning a prize winning internal winning combination) This is a function that announces and assists (operation timing to target) with liquid crystal display and voice, and is currently the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine.

JP2014-100144

  For example, in Patent Document 1, an advantage of an AT game or the like is triggered by reaching the number of ceiling games, performing a lottery drawing when operating the start lever 9, and releasing a rare small role. The game was moved to.

  In the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine, when a rare small role is elected in the role lottery, the player plays a game with expectation.

  However, in games where rare small roles were not won, it was boring for the player and was just waiting to reach the ceiling game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.

Gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is rotated in order to achieve the above object, rotate the plurality of reel-by operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each of the reel-reel- in the gaming machine to stop individually, a first game condition, said a second game condition advantageous than the first gaming state, when the stop switch is operated, the symbol individually corresponding to each of the operating The winning game determination means for determining one winning symbol from a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol, and the first game when all the individual determinations by the winning symbol determination means have become specific symbols. And a gaming state changing means for changing from the state to the second gaming state .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising display means for displaying the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means .

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of spinning cylinders and a timing at which the start switch is operated. And a probability determining means for determining a probability of a specific symbol by individual determination by the winning symbol determining means .

The gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein when a specific symbol is obtained by individual determination by the winning symbol determination means, Carrying over means for carrying over the specific symbol is provided.

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 5 is a gaming machine in which a plurality of spinning cylinders are rotated and the spinning cylinders rotated by operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning cylinder are individually stopped. When one game state, a second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state, and the stop switch is operated, a symbol lottery is performed individually corresponding to each of the operations, and one winning is selected from a plurality of symbols. A winning symbol determining means for determining a symbol, and a gaming state changing means for changing from the first gaming state to the second gaming state when all of the individual determinations by the winning symbol determining means are the same symbol; It is characterized by comprising.

  The present invention can provide a gaming machine with new gaming properties that a player can expect when operating the stop button portion 10.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating type gaming machine. It is a right view of a rotating type game machine. It is a perspective view of a design panel. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a spinning machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating type game machine. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a block diagram of the drum unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the memory | storage state of an effect pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation. It is a payout table of an AT small part (push order watermelon). It is a gaming state transition diagram. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram of a special game lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a game processing procedure. It is a conceptual diagram of a success / failure lottery table. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus. It is the production | presentation image | video displayed on a display production | presentation apparatus.

Definition:
Replay means a combination of pictures that can be played in the next play without placing a bet in a pachislot machine. The name on the pachislot certification rules (rules for game machine certification and type certification, etc.) is re-game. In addition, as the “replay role” in the claims, a plurality of replay roles 1 to n can be simultaneously won, and any one of the replay roles has the highest priority (from the bonus role or the small role). (Also preferentially).

“Activation” is a word including a state in which a combination of symbols relating to replaying or a symbol relating to a continuous action device is displayed on an active line, and is synonymous with “winning” in a small role. .
Basic example:
There are various types of gaming machines such as a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine), a ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine), and a parrot. In this embodiment, a revolving type gaming machine is taken up. In addition, this embodiment describes in detail the basic configuration and basic operation of the swivel type gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a swivel-type gaming machine ((A) is an overall view, (B) is an upper front view), FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a design panel.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a swivel-type gaming machine body generally referred to as a “pachi-slot machine”, which is roughly divided into a housing 1a containing a rotating drum (drum unit 2) and a front door 1b (see particularly FIG. 2). .

  The front door 1b is a main part that should also be called the face of a swivel-type game machine, and a unique metallic feeling is required for the creation of a high-class feeling and the demand for design, ordinary chrome plating, dark chrome plating, hard By adding gold plating, metalizing (plating), satin tone (plating), etc. to the resin material, the appearance is gorgeous and profound.

  A transparent panel 21 is fitted on the front surface of the front door 1b. A design panel 22 is attached to the front door 1b inside the transparent panel 21.

  The design panel 22 has an upper surface portion 22a to which a display effect device 11 (or a video display device) that performs various effects according to the game situation is fixed with screws, and an inner surface portion on which a window portion 3 (design display window) is formed. 22b and the lower surface portion 22c to which the light emitting display device (display LED block 4) is attached form a bottom surface portion 22d that is bent inward of the housing 1a, and a left side surface portion 22e and a right side surface portion 22f that connect the left and right of the bottom surface portion 22d. As a result, a substantially box-shaped space is formed (in particular, see FIG. 3).

  On the bottom surface portion 22d, there are three-dimensionally projected decorations 23 or three-dimensional electric driving objects 24 driven in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, in relation to an internal winning combination in order to give a sense of expectation). There are motorized toys and doors that can be used for productions, bumpers that move up and down, or ships that swing, etc. However, there are cases where productions that are not related to the internal winning combination are simply performed.)

  The front door 1b and the design panel 22 are formed by integrally molding a resin material with a mold. Generally, the molding method includes injection molding, extrusion molding, foam molding, vacuum molding, and the like, and the resin material is ABS. Various general-purpose resins such as these are used.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion (reel drum) built in the housing 1a, which is composed of three drums: a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. Inside each of the drums, a rotating part symbol display LED (not shown) is provided, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol row that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game for changing three symbol rows (plural rows) is started. It should be noted that, in the case where symbols are displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of each drum, the game is a variable display game in which a symbol row on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is varied.

  Reference numeral 3 denotes a window provided in the center of the front surface of the design panel 22 so that the symbols on the reel tape attached to the outer periphery of the drum unit 2 can be visually observed through the transparent panel 21. In this window portion 3, there are a total of five effective lines, which are three effective lines extending in the lateral direction and two effective lines intersecting obliquely, with the left drum 2 a and the middle drum 2 b and the middle drum 2 b and the right It is displayed prominently by a line connecting the drums 2c. However, the effective lines are not limited to the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the number of lines, but are appropriately determined at the design stage, such as a V-shaped shape or a reverse small mountain shape. Note that a rotating part line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and lights or blinks when winning or operating.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a display LED block provided below the window 3 and on the lower surface of the design panel 22, and as will be described later, an insertion number LED 4a, a medal storage number display LED 4b, a medal payout number display LED 4c, and a replay display LED 4d. And a display LED group of error display LEDs 4e.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit, which is a game medal for starting a variable display game for rotating and stopping the drum unit 2 (rotating drum) (a game medium, sometimes referred to as “coin” or simply “medal”). A medal insertion slot is provided. Note that a left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medal is received by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right. When it is impossible to insert, it is red (first color). On the other hand, when a medal can be inserted and displayed for addition for gaming, it is blue (second color). When it is displayed for addition on the medal storage device, it is green. Lights in (third color). However, if a medal cannot be inserted, it may be turned off. In the game software, the game medium is data (for example, the number of inserted medals, credit value data, or token) that means a game medal or a game coin, and an actual game medal or game coin is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5. Is not to be done.

  The medals inserted from the medal slot are counted by a medal sorting device (also referred to as a “selector”, not shown), and the number of medals successfully inserted is added to indicate the number of inserted LEDs 4a of the display LED block 4. Alternatively, it is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b.

  An adjustment button 6 is used for starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and paying out the inserted medal and the stored medal.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a 1-bet button, which is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storing device in order to play a game. In some cases, the 1-bet button 7 is not provided. Further, on the left side of the 1-bet button 7, a cursor operation in the vertical and horizontal directions and a cross key (not shown) necessary for viewing history information may be provided.

  A maximum bet button 8 is a maximum inserted number (one piece) defined according to the gaming state, such as when a maximum of three stored medals in the medal storage device are inserted to play a game, or during a bonus game. (Or 2 sheets). Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 3, and lights up when the max bet button 3 is operable.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the spinning cylinder rotation starting device), which is used when the drum unit 2 is started all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. An LED is provided around the start lever 9, and is lit when the start operation is possible. In addition, the start lever 9 is set to a desired setting value selected from step values 1 to 6 (or four step jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 and the like) when setting the stage of the payout rate. Used when confirming.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion (also referred to as a “stop switch” as a synonymous name), which is used to stop the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button portion 10 is composed of three button groups (there are rarely four cases) including a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and the drum portion 2 stops while rotating. By operating the button unit 10, the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c corresponding to each button can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm) and the stop button unit becomes operable, the stop button 10a, the stop button The LEDs built in 10b and the stop button 10c are lit. Further, when the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as the direction input means, it is possible to sequentially correspond to the left direction, the upward direction, and the right direction input, respectively.

  11 is a display effect device composed of a color display using a cathode ray tube, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel) or an FPD (flat panel display) such as an organic EL (electroluminescence), Various video effects related to the spinning game and notification of required information can be performed. Regardless of whether or not dedicated glasses are used, 3D display devices that can display stereoscopic images in 3D display have recently been manufactured at a low cost, and 7D and other effect images are projected in a reach state or a big hit state. Gaming machines that adopt the are becoming mainstream.

  A speaker unit 12 includes four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d. During changing of sound effects and step set values according to various effects, or the front door A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when a trouble occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error or RAM error, but door opening is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4e is turned on together with a warning sound.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is an upper state display LED 13a provided at the top of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b, an upper right state display LED 13c, a left middle state display LED 13d and a right middle It is composed of a status display LED 13e, a lower left status display LED 13f, a lower right status display LED 13g, and a middle lower status display LED 13h, and various light effects can be effectively performed. Further, the flashing is repeated as a warning display when the step set value is being changed or when the front door 1b is open or when a trouble occurs.

  Since this game state display LED part 13 (13a-13h) is arrange | positioned so that the outer periphery of the front door 1b may be made to go around substantially the circumference, a colorful light is not interrupted with respect to a player, and an outer periphery collar part is tangled. It is possible to effectively perform a light effect such as turning. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (upper center position on the front surface of the gaming machine main body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to the internal winning or winning rare prize. It plays a central role in the light production that emits light in color and informs the player of the winning combination and so on, and raises the expectation.

  FIG. 1B shows an embodiment of a rotating type gaming machine housing in which a logo panel portion 17 to be described later is eliminated, and the top lamp 13a is enlarged to that extent. This top lamp 13a is a variable display game that fluctuates the drum part, and when the internal winning combination is determined in advance by lottery and the three drum parts are stopped by operating the stop switch, it corresponds to the internal winning combination or winning combination. Lights off in a unique color (cherry is red, plum is purple, bell is yellow, and replay is blue), then turns off during the interval until the next variable display game starts, or white that is different from the unique color It becomes a light emission state with neutral colors.

  Note that a plurality of status display LEDs for notifying the bonus winning notification and necessary information may be provided in the left and right spaces (on the upper surface portion 22a) of the display effect device 11. In addition, an AT stock notification lamp for performing AT stock notification is provided in the left and right spaces (on the inner surface portion 22b) of the drum unit 2, and the left AT stock notification lamp is selected in the range of 1 to 9 AT stocks. When the number of AT stocks is 10 or more, the left and right AT stock notification lamps are lit.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required for various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, an increase in power level gauge, display of bonus formation symbols, machine gun operation of fighters, The input information such as the bomb drop or the moving direction of the characters is input by one operation or repeated hitting by the player himself / herself. In particular, when the special button 14 is won in the AT stock lottery, it flashes with the sound of “BeeBee” to prompt the operation, and when the player hits the special button 14 with an expectation, the effect “Pakipaki Packin” A sound is generated and the AT stock notification lamp lights. Note that the information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub-board (sub-block) to be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, and does not affect the game result.

  Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 4) are discharged from the medal payout outlet 16, and can receive up to about several hundreds.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a logo panel unit, which is used to display various trademarks such as a manufacturer name or model name as required.

  19 is a door key hole. When the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 is opened by the door key, the stop state (the state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) and the cancellation of the game due to an error are performed. Used when releasing.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally called “inserted medal clogged return button”), and a game medal packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal passes following the medal insertion unit 5 Used when returning from the payout exit 16.

  3A, the design panel 22 shown in FIG. 3A includes an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device attaching portion 22j for attaching the display effect device 11 is formed, and a window portion 3 (the symbol display window 3). ) And the lower surface portion 22c to which the display LED block 4 described above is attached form a bottom surface portion 22d, and a decorative object or a three-dimensional electric drive projecting three-dimensionally on the upper surface. Things are provided.

  Further, the left side surface portion 22e and the right side surface portion 22f connecting the bottom surface portion 22d form a substantially box-shaped shape (or a substantially ship-shaped shape), and a space recessed inside is formed, and the upper and lower portions are attached to the front door 1b. An upper mounting portion 22g and a lower mounting portion 22h in which a plurality of mounting holes are formed are provided. By sticking a decorative seal to the five inner surfaces including the bottom surface portion 22d, the left side surface portion 22e, and the right side surface portion 22f, in particular, the bottom surface portion 22d forms three substantially flat surfaces. However, since the decorative object 23 and the electric driving object 24 are provided, it is natural that there are irregularities.

  Reference numeral 4a denotes an insertion number LED, which displays the number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 or by the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button 7 in order to play a game.

  4b is a medal stored number display LED for displaying the number of credits (stored number) of game medals within a predetermined maximum number of 50, for example. Also, a payout effect display at the time of settlement of stored medals is performed.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. Also, the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code during stopping or when an error occurs are displayed.

  4d is a replay display LED which lights up when replay is activated in the variable display game.

  4e is an error display LED, which lights up when a serious trouble (for example, trouble other than door opening) occurs.

  The design panel 22 shown in FIG. 3 (B) is different from that in FIG. 3 (A) in that an uppermost surface portion 22i is provided as a further bent surface (a collar). The provision of the uppermost surface portion 22i is advantageous in that the attached display effect device 11 can be easily seen by the player and the design panel itself is further strengthened.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the spinning cylinder game machine.

  A drum portion 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are disposed below the drum portion 2 in the center portion of the casing 1a of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine main body 1.

  A reflection plate 27 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photosensor is provided at a corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, LED light emitted from the photosensor is reflected. While reflected by the plate and detected by the phototransistor, the reflected light is not detected in the opened state, so that the open / closed state of the front door 1b can be detected.

  Reference numeral 28 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 28c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and a variable display game can be played after initial check and initial setting.

  Reference numeral 28a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate and confirmation of a stage setting value. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 28d and rotating it, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

  28b is an error release switch, which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or when canceling the game stop due to an error.

  4c is a medal payout number display LED which displays a step setting value of the payout rate. The value is incremented by 1 every time the error canceling switch 28b is pressed, and after “6” is displayed, “1” is displayed. Return and display turnaround.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine.

  The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not enclosed by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: a part enclosed by a broken line), while the main block performs control related to a game result. The sub-block is responsible for control related to various effects that attract the player's interest and interest, such as game progress and announcement / display of the internal lottery result. Note that the sub-block notifies the stop operation procedure (the operation order and operation timing of the stop button unit 10) of avoiding the small role winning or the falling replay when the ART is activated.

  Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LE4280B-PA-G1 manufactured by EL Tech Co.) equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU. ROM 101 for storing a control program describing a control procedure, and RAM 102 (RWM: also referred to as rewritable memory, which is formed with a counter, a register, etc. and temporarily stores information necessary for control. Are also included). As will be described later, even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is disconnected, the RAM 102 retains all the control data stored by the RAM backup power source that is always supplied via the power connector. However, when the power connector itself is removed, power is not supplied, so the control data is erased (all cleared or reset to 0) or meaningless information.

  The main control unit 100 includes a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), a stop button sensor 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button sensor 140 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The stage setting unit 150 and the stop setting unit 180 are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

  The main control unit 100 is connected to the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18, the display LED block 4, and the external concentrated terminal board 170 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The main control unit 100 is configured to be able to control these devices by transmitting and receiving input / output signals.

  The main control unit 100 outputs information necessary for collecting and managing the operating status of the gaming machine in the pachislot store or the like from the external centralized terminal board 170, but does not receive any information from the external centralized terminal board 170. . Signals output from the main control unit 100 to the outside are a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, an external output signal 1 (for example, BB signal), an external output signal 2 (for example, RB signal), and an external output signal 3 (for example, ART). Signal), an external output signal 4 (for example, a signal indicating that various errors have occurred), an external output signal 5 (for example, a goto action detection signal), and a relay common signal. In particular, the BB signal and the RB signal are not only counted and managed by the hall computer as a bonus combination, and the ART signal is an assist bonus combination (referred to as a “third bonus combination”). It is also output to a data counter installed near the upper part, and is used to display the main information of the pachislot game (game count, BB count, ART count, appearance information) to the player.

  The main control unit 100 extracts one of the random numbers (values 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. A lottery is performed, and the drum section 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c) is a three-row (multiple-row) symbol row on which a plurality of (usually 20 or 21) symbols are drawn. The symbol variation display game is started by rotating. For example, in the random lottery, when any of the paying small roles such as bell, cherry, watermelon or plum is won internally, and the player performs the stop operation of the stop button unit 10, the main control unit 100 follows the operation order. The drum unit 2 is sequentially stopped at a predetermined position. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the five active lines of the window portion 3, a winning is achieved. However, the number of active lines is not limited to five, but changes according to the number of inserted medals, or increases / decreases as appropriate according to design specifications and gaming conditions.

  For example, assuming that the number of game media payouts specified according to the type of winning is 1 bell, 2 cherries, 5 watermelons and 8 plums, only the bell symbol is displayed side by side on the second line. Then, the main control unit 100 pays out one piece as a bell prize. If the specified number of throws is three, even if the bell wins, the deduction will be minus two. Therefore, in the state where the bonus combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected internally, priority is given to the small combination symbol in the internal election. Even if it is stopped on the active line, medals can be consumed. On the other hand, if the bell symbol is displayed side by side on the second line and the plum symbol is displayed on the third line, the main control unit 100 pays out a total of nine bells for one winning bell and eight plums. 6 plus dividends.

  A sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, A lottery result, winning status data, step set value data, data indicating a switch operation state of the step setting unit 150, and the like) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 that stores a control program describing the control procedure of the entire sub-block; A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. This ROM 161 stores a plurality of BGM (Background Music) data. Especially in the bonus game, a specially arranged BGM is provided according to the production scene to enhance the player's feelings. Selected and played as appropriate. The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 do not need to be provided separately, and may be a single control unit.

  The sub-control unit 160 has a display effect device 11, a speaker unit 12, a gaming state display LED unit 13, an input SW unit 25 (input switch unit 25), via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The timer unit 26, the operation direction sensor 111, the special button sensor 112, and the door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 receives input signals from these devices and outputs necessary data and signals. Various controls can be performed.

  The sub-control unit 160, based on the inserted number data, the paid-out number data, and the variable display game number data in the control data transmitted from the main control unit 100, the difference display number after initialization and the variable display game digested after the bonus The number of times is counted. When the counted difference number or number of times reaches a predetermined number, an AT stock lottery or a selection game is activated. At this time, the sub-control unit 160 displays on the display effect device 11 "Do you want to start the selected game? If you want to start, please hit the special button repeatedly."

  This AT stock lottery draws the number of stocks in a range of, for example, 0 to 127, 0 is lost, and 1 to 127 is won. If 127 is won, a minimum of 127 consecutive chunks will be determined. However, since AT stock lottery is executed even when AT is stocked, it can be further added and stored up to MAX10000. However, these are merely examples based on design specifications, and are not limited to these numerical values.

  Further, the sub-control unit 160 confirms whether or not to execute the selected game, and when the player hits the special button repeatedly, receives a pulse signal corresponding to the number of repeated hits, and the number of pulses is a predetermined number of 8 times or more. When the number is reached, a selection game lottery is performed to determine a winning number (for example, “0” or “1”). When the selected game is activated, “O or X” or “Left or Right” or the like is displayed on the display effect device 11 corresponding to the left stop button 10a and the right stop button 10c, respectively, and the selection operation is performed to the player. Prompt. For example, when “0” is won in the selected game lottery result, if the player operates the left stop button 10a and selects the corresponding “O” or “Left”, the selected game is won. Then, when the sub-control unit 160 determines that the winning is made, in the subsequent variable display game, until the number of game media increases according to the inserted number, the difference number, or the number of variable display games, or the AT stock lottery (1 to 127). The AT function (a function for notifying auxiliary information by the notification means) is activated for the number of times selected in the (number).

  On the other hand, if the player operates the right stop button 10c and selects the corresponding “X” or “Right”, the selected game is lost. If the sub-control unit 160 determines that it is a loss, the sub-control unit 160 initializes the difference number or the number of variable display games without activating the AT function, and returns to the start. As a result, even if the player is in a humiliated state, if he / she wins in the selected game, he / she can recover more than he has ever lost, or can dare to change, and can expect a one-time reversal. In the above, the two choices are doubled by winning, but if there are five choices, it is possible to return five times when winning, and if the player can select the magnification, the preference is further increased. Increase.

  In response to the start operation of the start lever 9, the sub-control unit 160 executes random number lottery internally, and receives a lottery, replay, small game, or lose result notification, and the lottery result is sent to the player. Before the notification is made, an effect lottery is performed as to whether or not to produce an effect on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. When the sub-control unit 160 is won in the effect lottery, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect image to be displayed from the plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 161 and outputs the selected effect image to the display effect device 11.

  In particular, as will be described later, the sub-control unit 160 has an AT stock, and when a push order small combination (a plurality of first small combinations and a plurality of push order prescribed small combinations) is won internally, Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the first small role symbol (for example, bell symbol) being selected on the active line is displayed on the display effect device 11. As a result, the player can easily win the first small role.

  Here, returning to FIG. 5, the operation direction sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the up / down / left / right directions in which the start lever 9 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the direction signal, and responds to the direction signal. Various video effects and winning notifications are displayed on the display effect device 11 and sound effects are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, a HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, a LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub control unit 160 receives the ON signal. Depending on the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (referred to as continuous hitting), various games and video effects, winning notifications, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11. Furthermore, sound effects such as bomb dropping and machine gun operation are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open / closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power supply is ON, an ON / OFF signal is generated according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. In the state where the main power supply is OFF, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), detects and stores the abnormal opening / closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off, and then the main power supply Even when the power is turned on, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on even if the front door 1b is closed and appears to have no abnormality, so that the manager of the game hall recognizes the abnormal situation. Appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of gaming machines can be taken.

  The medal detection sensor 130 includes a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and executes counter logic processing at the rise and fall of the pulse signal, depending on the number of pulses in the inserted number LED 4a or medal reserve number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. Control is performed to display the number of inserted sheets or the number of credits increased by a certain number.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 includes a 1 bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the 1 bet button 7, and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the max bet button 8. It is composed of two and is separately connected to two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main controller 100 controls the number display of the input number LED 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

  Further, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery or the like in response to reception of the start signal. A variation display game is started and a drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game. Note that the bonus game means, for example, a first-type special combination (RB), a first-type special combination continuous operation, or a second-type special combination continuous operation.

  Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 stops the rotation of the rotating drum and establishes a predetermined winning combination (the symbols of each rotating drum are predetermined). When the medals are paid out when displayed in a predetermined combination, the payout number is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and this is added to the number of credits and the medal. The stored number is displayed on the LED 4b. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) related to internal winning etc. to the sub-control unit 160 when a replay or small role, especially a bonus, is won internally. When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the lighting control of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a speech synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12 are performed. In addition, various presentation operations such as display control of characters and background video in the display screen of the display presentation device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later, the hall side determines the stage value according to the collection status for a large amount of medals released at the event or new opening and improvement of profits. A desired set value can be selected from 1 to 6 (or jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).

  Reference numeral 180 denotes a stop setting unit, and if it is on (or “1”), after the bonus game is over, the total of medals displayed on the inserted number LED 4a and the medal stored number display LED 4b is forcibly paid out and changed. The operation for performing the display game is disabled (stopped), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. Recently, there are many slot machines not provided with the stop setting unit 180.

  Reference numeral 25 denotes an input SW unit (input switch unit) for inputting various data. For example, a warning mode is set when a stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, or a time period during which a warning is generated or not generated. Set up. The warning mode includes three modes: an on state or an off state of a warning generation function, and a timer state in which a warning is generated only during a set time period. The input SW unit 25 includes an initialization switch for initializing the sub-block and a volume switch used for switching the volume of the speaker unit 12, and functions when both are pressed simultaneously. ing.

  Reference numeral 26 denotes a time measuring unit including a radio clock that receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and keeps accurate time, and continues to output the time measured to the sub-control unit 160.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit.

  The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. When the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are driven and the drive pulse signals are continuously supplied to the three phases at the same time, a suction force is generated and suddenly stops.

  The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation methods, have a step number of 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and just when the main control unit 100 inputs 504 pulses of the drive pulse signal. Rotate once. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from each of the cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c formed of photo interrupters provided for each drum. The position of can be accurately grasped. That is, the resolution by one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotational position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotational speed.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit.

  Center portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotation shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. It rotates in the direction of the arrow shown (ie, from top to bottom). In addition, a left swirl belt 32a, a middle swirl belt 32b, and a right swirl belt 32c on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum. Is established (winning or operating) if the predetermined symbols are displayed on the window 3 along the active line. In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience, and are different from the actual ones. 7 symbols, bar symbol, bell symbol, watermelon symbol and cherry A symbol is generally used. In general, the rotator belt is called a reel tape.

  Cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c (not shown) are provided for each of the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c, and one index signal is returned from each cylinder sensor for each rotation of the step motor. It comes to come. The main control unit 100 always grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions / design) at the reference position (for example, the lowest position of the window 3) based on the index signal and the number of output drive pulse signals. ing.

  FIG. 8 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round at the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  As shown in the illustration, each swirl belt has 21 differently arranged symbols. Big bonus symbols such as “Red 7” and “Blue 7” that act as bonuses, and various small part winning symbol cherry A watermelon, bell, and replay with replays are depicted. It should be noted that the discarded symbols do not constitute any role even when stopped on the active line, and for example, “N” is printed in a light gray circle in order to make the player inconspicuous.

  FIG. 9 is a structural block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 9A and 9B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to be pulled in time series.

  When the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and the lottery result is won and the winning combination is won internally, the main control unit 100 performs pull-in control for drawing the symbol of the winning combination on the active line as much as possible. Do.

  For example, in the so-called reach state in which the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b where the big bonus combination has been won internally, 4 frames above this effective line When the symbol “7” is located within (ie, within five frames including the symbol on the active line), when the right stop button 10c is stopped (see FIG. 9A), The control unit 100 performs pull-in control for forcibly drawing the symbol “7” onto the active line and aligning it so as to be a combination of “7, 7, 7” (see FIG. 9B).

  On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is won internally by lottery, the player is not in an advantageous state unless a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line. For example, a big bonus game (BB game) does not operate unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. This pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 performs stop control with reference to a stop table that defines the stop position of each drum in accordance with a random number lottery situation (internal winning or loss).

  In the example of FIG. 9, in the reach state, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2 c is just 4 frames above and is lined up on the effective line as a target of the pull-in control. However, the pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased / decreased by software control so as to be adapted to the design specifications or legal regulations. In addition, when the random number lottery result is a win in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 assists information (operation sequence and operation order) for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control. Assist information such as operation timing (AT) is notified.

  FIG. 10 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 10A and 10B show the state in which the right drum 2c is controlled to avoid (or kick control) in time series.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established (when all the combinations are not won internally), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the active line. Avoidance control is performed to prevent the combination of symbols for a combination (bonus, small combination, replay).

  For example, in the reach state (temple state) where the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the effective line diagonally to the lower right of the stopped left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b without the big bonus combination being elected internally When the stop button 10c is operated in a state where the symbol “7” is located within one frame from the effective line by the “eye press” (for example, this is called “bita press”). A)), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control for forcibly losing the symbol “7” by moving the symbol “7” one step ahead so that “7, 7, 7” is not aligned on the active line ( (See FIG. 10B). This avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for any of the symbols of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b, and the avoidance control is performed so that an unsuccessful small role symbol does not win. It is like that. These pull-in control and avoidance control (kick-off control) are performed by the main control unit 100 referring to a stop table according to the internal winning situation or by control control by a program.

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the relationship among the index signal, symbol position data (frame data), drive pulse signal, and stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 11A shows index signals output from the respective drum sensors 31a, 31b and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 becomes constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 revolutions / minute). Controlled by the unit 100.

  FIG. 11B shows the symbol position data of the rotating drum, and FIG. 11C shows the drive pulse signal.

  The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and 1 is subtracted from the data every 24 pulses of the drive pulse signal. That is, with reference to the index signal, the symbol position data is “21” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 1 pulse to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is “20” in the range of the driving pulse signal from 25 pulses to 48 pulses, The symbol position data is “19” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is “1” when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 to 504 pulses, and the symbol position data is 21 to 1 Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to “21” after “1”.

  The drive pulse signal is a drive pulse of a prescribed pattern that is input to the motor coil in order to rotate the rotating drum in a certain direction, and there are eight pattern numbers of patterns 0 to 7 as can be seen from the figure. When pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 as this drive pulse signal three times (that is, 24 pulses are input), the rotating drum rotates from top to bottom by one pattern (one frame). To do.

  In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data from 0 to 23 for driving the rotating drum by one frame, and pattern numbers 0 to 7 are phase data of the lower 3 bits. Thus, the drive pulse corresponding to the pattern number is actually applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 phase. Therefore, even when only the pattern number is stored in the work RAM (RAM 102), it corresponds to the phase data storage means for storing the input pulse phase data.

  FIG. 11D shows a stop button sensor signal output when each stop button is operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “10” (or pattern number “2”) at the rising edge of the stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the left drum 2a rotates in the direction of the arrow (from the top to the bottom), and the cherry pattern is placed on any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the three windows 3 indicated by solid lines. When is stopped, a prize is awarded and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. FIG. 12A shows a state where the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the window 3.

  When the player performs an operation to start the variable display game, the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery. As a result, when the upper cherry (cherry 1) is won, the position (timing) at which the stop button is operated. ) To perform cherry symbol pull-in control (see FIG. 9) or avoidance control (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 12 (B) shows the possible range of pull-in control. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the position where the cherry pattern is just the upper stage, the main control unit 100 3. Stop the cherry symbol at the top of 3 (assuming that the bita symbol is in the upper position). In actuality, it takes about 36 ms to stop, so it is positioned higher by that amount, but for convenience of explanation, it is written in this way. In addition, since it is specified that the stop operation is performed within 190 ms from the stop operation, there is a case where four frames are not slipped.

  On the other hand, FIGS. 12 (C) and 12 (D) show the range in which avoidance control or the like is performed, and the main control unit 100 has the cherry symbol 4 from the upper position even when the upper cherry is won. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position higher than 4 in FIG. 12A) or a position slightly past the upper position, the position of the upper position or the lower position is increased. Stop the cherry symbol down and make it lose. That is, since the middle cherry (cherry 2) or the lower cherry (cherry 3) is not won, the cherry symbol must be forcibly stopped outside the window 3.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3 and the symbol position data.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are frame number 8 and frame number 19 (see FIG. 8). When the lowermost position of the unit 3 is used as a measurement reference, the main control unit 100 reads the symbol position data “15” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “23” or the symbol. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of the position data “5” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “1” and the input pulse phase data “23”, the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage and a winning is made. . In other words, even if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, not only winning with a probability of 10/21, but if a winner is notified, an expert can push forward and win with a probability close to 100%. .

  FIG. 14 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drums are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on an effective line corresponding to the number of inserted game medals. For example, when three game medals are inserted and the two-paid-out cherry pattern of the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, if the upper row is four (2 × 2 lines: the second line and the second line) 4 lines), 2 (2 sheets × 1 line: 1st line) in the middle stage and 4 (2 sheets × 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) game medals in the lower stage. However, this effective line is a general one that has been conventionally employed, and there are many irregular lines as described later.

  In addition, when the eight-paid-out bell symbols are displayed on the active line of the window portion 3, if only the middle stage is displayed, it should be 8 sheets (8 sheets × 1 line: the first line) and the upper stage and diagonally down to the right. For example, 15 game medals are paid out (8 sheets × 2 lines but MAX 15 sheets: second line and fourth line). In other words, game media with the number of payouts defined according to the type of winning is paid out in total for the winning amount, but the maximum payout at one time is 15.

  FIG. 15 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 includes a command receiving unit 11a that receives an effect command from the sub-control unit 160, a display effect control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), and a display panel 11e such as an LCD, an organic EL, or an LED. Yes. In this case, the ROM 11c is separately provided in the display effect control unit 11b, but there is no problem even if all the video data is stored in the ROM 161. Therefore, the ROM 11c may be considered as a part of the ROM 161.

  FIG. 16 is an effect pattern table, which associates the relationship between effect commands and effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

  The effect command is composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and stores effect pattern data (mainly a moving image but also a still image), which is an effect content. .

  When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100 (particularly, various types of data indicating a big hit, a small hit, a replay, or a loss of the random number lottery result are included), a random number is received. Before notifying the lottery result, an appropriate effect command corresponding to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a receives the effect command and transmits it to the display effect control unit 11b.

  Upon receiving the effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and transmits the data to the display panel 11e, thereby displaying the effect image corresponding to the effect command. It is configured to be displayed on the screen.

  17 to 19 are schematic diagrams of effect screens displayed by the display effect device.

  For example, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, for example, the display panel 11e displays the “daytime effect pattern of the low-probability stage mainly indicating a state where there is no AT stock or a state where AT is difficult to win. “0” is displayed (see FIG. 17A). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays the “nighttime” of the high-probability stage that suggests a state where there is AT stock or a high-probability state in which AT is easy to win The “effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 17B). Therefore, the player is anxious to display a “night stage” that mainly suggests a high probability state during the game. However, it is also possible to display a “night stage” when there is no AT stock or a non-high probability state, or display a “day stage” when there is a reverse AT stock or a high probability state. is there.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ S0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e superimposes “Dracula Castle”, which is an image corresponding to “castle effect pattern 0”, on the blue sky background screen. It can be displayed (see Fig. 17 (A)) or overlaid on the background screen of moonlight night (see Fig. 17 (B)), and then yellow, red or blue bats jump out of Dracula Castle Then, a notification image corresponding to the established combination (small combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 17C).

  When the effect of FIG. 17 (B) is developed in multiple stages, it is a sign effect (a fierce hot effect) where there is an AT stock and the expectation of AT release is great. For example, FIG. 18A shows a state in which “Dracula Castle” is enlarged and the iron gate is opened. Then, the door further expands (see FIG. 18B), gradually opens (see FIG. 18C), and the interior of the dazzling “Dracula Castle” is displayed (see FIG. 18D). After that, it develops into a battle between the protagonist and the count of vampires Dracula. If the protagonist wins, there is AT stock, AT release is confirmed, and bonus release is confirmed during bonus internal election.

  From the state where the normal screen of the night of FIG. 19A (same as FIG. 17B) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the right, the cemetery is expanded, and the character butler screams “Olya”. Along with the sound effect “Tiroro Lolone”, the character of the hero appears from the grave hole in the center of the screen (see FIG. 19 (B)), or the characters “BONUS” meaning “big hit” are displayed ( (See FIG. 19C). All of these display effects are also executed by the sub-control unit 160 outputting an effect command according to the program.

  FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table.

  The lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the number used for the random number lottery.

  In the case of the rotary type gaming machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. This random number value is generated at random from 0 to 65535 (m7) in a cycle, and always at random once in one cycle. FIG. 20A is a lottery table used in a normal state (non-RT state). When the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery in accordance with the timing at which the start lever 9 is operated, If it is in the range of m1, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, the internal lottery is to pick up (extract) one random number value at the time of start operation and to determine the winning combination by comparing with a lottery table.

  Similarly, regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1 + 1 to m2, cherry in the range of random numbers m2 + 1 to m3, watermelon in the range of random numbers m3 + 1 to m4, bell in the range of random numbers m4 + 1 to m5 The replay is won when the random value is in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, whereas the replay is lost in the range of the m6 + 1 to m7.

  Normally, the numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of laws and regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about 1/200 and the RB winning probability is 1/400. The probability of winning for cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the probability of winning for bell is about 1/6, and the probability of winning for replay is 1 / 7.3.

  On the other hand, FIG. 20B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replaying state (RT state). In the replay time, the winning range for replay is widened by α, whereas the lost range is narrowed by α. Thus, the winning probability of replay is set to about “½”. As a result, the probability of winning the replay corresponding to the three-piece payout is greatly increased, but the probability of being lost is lowered. As a result, the expected payout value of game medals is greatly improved or increased during the replay time. . Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing or decreasing the α value.

  Although a detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery tables 2... Lottery table 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the number of inserted medals (specified number), and the main control unit. Selects a lottery table according to the stage setting value and the number of inserted medals set by the stage setting unit 150, and executes a bonus game and internal lottery of a plurality of small roles in a variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally the lottery table 1 <the lottery table 2 <... <The lottery table 6, so the player pursues the high setting table. However, if it is a three-sheet machine, a lottery table with one medal is not necessary.

  FIG. 21 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals.

  BB (Big Bonus) is the title when the BB symbol of “Red 7” is aligned on the active line, and when it is aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the Big Bonus with flag 1 set in the corresponding flag area The game enters the game (BB game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and ends with the payout of 360 sheets.

  RB (Regular Bonus) is the title when the RB symbol of “Blue 7” is aligned on the active line, and when it is aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the regular bonus is set with flag 1 in the corresponding flag area The game enters the game (RB game: the operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and ends with the payout of 120 cards. Note that these accessory continuous action devices may be either a first-type special accessory or a second-type special accessory, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications.

  When the cherry symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal is obtained for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, the number is one if the middle part of the left drum is stopped, but if it is the upper stage or the lower stage, there are two effective lines, and the payout is two sheets in total.

  When the watermelon symbols are aligned on the active line, 5 medals are obtained.

  When the bell symbols are aligned on the active line, 8 medals are obtained.

  When the replay symbols are aligned on the active line, the replay in which no medal is acquired is activated, the flag 1 is set in the flag area, and the replay operation is performed by operating the player's start lever 9 to lower the flag (ie, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals.

  Next, the operation of the swivel type gaming machine configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart and the like.

  First, in a state in which the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode is “ON”, the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is “OFF”, and the step setting value is the lowest “1”. Is set.

  When the game hall side opens the front door of the swivel type gaming machine body 1 and turns on the power switch 28c before the player plays, the power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, writing the stop setting flag “1”, the step setting value “1” stored in the ROM 101 and the initial value of the control data to the RAM 102) are executed. Then, the sub-control unit 160 sets the warning mode to “ON”, and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

  In this game-ready state, even if the game hall side opens the front door 1b again and operates the input SW unit 25 (operation for simultaneously pressing the initialization switch and the volume switch), the sub-control unit 160 Since control data indicating the stage setting mode of the payout rate has not been received, the warning mode is not changed from the “on state” to another state (“off state” or “timer state”). Therefore, there is a specific effect that Goto and the like cannot easily change the warning mode. The stop setting flag “1” corresponds to “on” for the stop setting unit 180 and “off” for “0”.

  Then, it is assumed that the game hall side is going to change the setting of the payout rate for a grand opening, a new store opening, or an event in this setting state.

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the main operation processing procedure of the spinning cylinder type game machine.

  An employee of the game hall opens the front door of the swing type gaming machine body 1 to turn off the power switch 28c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 4). When the power switch 28c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 performs step In S110, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 28a is in an ON state.

  If the setting key switch 28a is not in the ON state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130. If the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state, the main control unit 100 calls a setting change subroutine in step S120 (transfers to the setting change mode).

  In the setting change mode of step S120, before the game hall side causes the player to play, the stage setting value “6” of the payout rate is input, the start lever 9 is hit once to set the setting value, and the setting key switch 28a is pressed. In the OFF state, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the set value to “6”, and performs necessary processing such as initial hardware check and initial setting again.

  In addition, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub-control unit 160 in order to perform initial screen display setting in step S100, the sub-control unit 160 displays ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, for example. It transmits to the production device 11. As a result, on the display panel 11e, “Night effect pattern 1” composed of a screen of the full moon, Dracula Castle and the graveyard is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130 after changing the stage setting value, the main control unit 100 checks for occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, or a selector error. If there is an abnormality, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S140 and again after the abnormality processing If the process returns to step S100 and there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100 uses 0 to 5 as the step check value data stored in the work RAM area as the abnormality check (the step set values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6, respectively). ), And if the step set value is not within the predetermined range, a warning (“EE” error character display) is displayed by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. , Light emission and warning sound) are generated, and error processing (abnormal processing in step S140) is performed.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 determines whether or not the player has inserted a quantity of game medals necessary for the game. In step S160, on the other hand, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

  When the process proceeds to step S160, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player has started the variable display game by operating the start lever. If the game is started, the process proceeds to step S170 and is started. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a start operation is performed.

  In step S170, the main control unit 100 executes the main process of the variable display game, performs a random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). The lottery table is compared to determine whether or not an internal winning is made (see the description of FIG. 20).

  The main control unit 100 transmits a lottery result command and a game start signal to the sub control unit 160, and simultaneously rotates the drum unit 2 to display a plurality of numbers displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The change display game for changing the symbols at a predetermined speed is started.

  As described in FIGS. 9 and 10, the main control unit 100 operates the left stop button 10 a, the middle stop button 10 b, or the right stop button 10 c of the stop button unit 10 to each symbol row (rotating belt). Is stopped, pull-in control for aligning the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination on the active line, and conversely, avoidance control for not aligning the symbols. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform the effect display on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. The player is notified of the lottery result of the big hit (bonus win), small role, replay or lose.

  The main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination is established if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on the active line of the window 3 in each variation display game of the general game, and a game medal is awarded according to the payout table shown in FIG. It pays out from the payout device 18 and is discharged from the medal payout opening 16.

  Note that in the big bonus game (BB game) in which three red 7s are arranged, the BB game mode is ended when the accessory continuous operation device operates and the acquired number exceeds 360. In addition, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7s are arranged, the RB game mode is ended when the accessory continuous operation device operates and the acquired number exceeds 120.

  And the main control part 100 will return to step S130, and will repeat a process sequentially, after complete | finishing the game main process of step S170.

Example 1:
In the first embodiment, an additional function different from that of the BB game or the RB game can be executed. These additional functions include an RT (replay time) function and an AT (assist time) function. The RT function increases the replay probability more than usual and reduces the amount of medals (ie, game media) consumed.

  In addition, the AT function is a function for notifying the player of information on the winning small combination (timing for operating the stop button unit 10, the pressing order), and the player grasps information on the small winning combination that has been won internally. By playing the game, medals (that is, game media) can be obtained more than usual.

  FIG. 23 is a drum symbol arrangement table.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a swirl belt (not shown) on which a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol are drawn so as to make a round at the outer periphery of each drum. It is attached to.

  Each swirl belt has 20 symbols in a different arrangement, and the symbols (red 7), “black bar”, “flowers” that act as bonuses (second type BB: the continuous action device for the accessory) are drawn. ”,“ Red Bell ”,“ Blue Bell ”,“ Yellow Bell ”,“ Green Bell ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Watermelon ”, and“ Replay ”in which replays are activated.

  FIG. 24 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

  When all three drums are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of game medals inserted.

  FIG. 24B is an effective line when a prescribed number of game medals are inserted, and the first line (middle stage, middle stage, middle stage: center horizontal line in the order of the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c). ) Only during normal operation and when the bonus (type 2 BB) is activated.

  FIG. 25 is a payout table for normal operation and bonus operation.

  When all three reels (or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the active line (see FIG. 24).

  (1) Bonus 1 (Type 2 consecutive action device): Left drum 2a (red 7), middle drum 2b (red 7), right drum 2c (red 7) are aligned on the active line and stopped. Then, the acquired number is 0, and bonus 1 (BB1) is subsequently given (actuated). This bonus 1 ends when, for example, the winning probability is 1/1000, the specified number of games inserted in the bonus 1 is 1, and the number of payouts exceeds 14. When the bonus 1 is won internally by the lottery and the bonus 1 flag is set, the bonus 1 can be established. When bonus 1 is won internally, the replay winning probability in the subsequent game is increased to 1 / 1.5, and after the bonus game in which bonus 1 is activated, the initial replay state (replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3). Return to). When Bonus 1 is won, the ART is finalized (AT canceling role or AT finalizing role). When the bonus 1 is won, the red 7 symbols stop in the center horizontal line, and when the start operation is performed after inserting three medals, the main control unit 100 performs a freeze effect using the main reel. This red 7 symbol is a symbol for production, and every time the main control unit 100 wins the continuous lottery executed during the freeze production, the symbol for production stops on the central horizontal line many times. Further, every time the main control unit 100 is notified that the continuous lottery has been won, the sub-control unit 160 performs an assistant extra lottery, and when the effect design stops on the central horizontal straight line, an image is displayed on the display effect device 11. (For example, 300 additional games). Moreover, the speaker part 12 alert | reports having added with the sound and the audio | voice.

  (2) Bonus 2 (Type 2 continuous action device): Left drum 2a (red bell / blue bell / yellow bell / green bell), middle drum 2b (red 7 / black bar / flower) If any one of (Red Bell / Blue Bell / Yellow Bell / Green Bell) or any of 48 types are aligned on the active line and stopped on the right drum 2c, the number obtained is 0 and bonus 2 thereafter. (BB2) is given. This bonus 2 ends when, for example, the winning probability is about 1/10, the prescribed number of games inserted in the bonus 2 is 1, and the number of payouts exceeds 14. When the bonus 2 is won in the lottery and the bonus 2 flag is set, the bonus 2 can be established.

  Bonus 2 is a variable display game in which the bonus combination is not won internally, and is won internally by lottery. If you win alone, any bonus regardless of the operation of the stop switch. 2 It draws on the effective line at 100% and always works. In other words, if Bonus 2 is elected alone, it will not be missed. The reason is that if it is missed during ART, replay will be prioritized and it will be difficult to activate Bonus 2. It is. However, if the bonus 2 is won at the same time as the replay combination or the small combination, it can be considered that the bonus 2 is missed, but even if it is implemented in this way, it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.

  (3) Color bells (Bell 1 to Bell 64): The titles when 64 types of bell symbols (red bell / blue bell / yellow bell / green bell) are aligned on the effective line on each drum, The number obtained is 14 pieces. When a bell is won in the lottery, 64 condition devices of bell 1 to bell 64 are activated or one condition device of color bell is activated, and any one of 64 types of bell symbols is displayed on the active line. Is done. When this color bell is won, regardless of the stop operation sequence or timing of the stop button unit 10, any bell symbol stops on the active line and a winning is always made. In addition, in the case of an AT small part to be described later, four condition devices from among the bells 1 to 64 are set up in accordance with the pressing order.

  (4) Watermelon (FR2): This is a title when watermelon symbols are aligned on the effective line for each drum, and the number obtained is 14. When a watermelon is won internally by lottery, one FR2 condition device is activated. When a watermelon is won alone, the watermelon symbol stops on the active line regardless of the stop operation sequence of the stop button unit 10 and a prize is always awarded.

  (5) 14 cherries (FR3): When all symbols (ANY) on the left drum 2a (other than cherry or replay), all symbols (ANY) on the middle drum 2b, and (cherry) on the right drum 2c stop on the effective line, 14 sheets. While the bonus 1 or bonus 2 is in operation, the stop button 10 is pressed in order (left stop button 10a → intermediate stop button 10b → right stop button 10c) or scissors pressed (left stop button 10a → right stop button 10c → intermediate stop button 10b). ) 14 cherries win.

  (6) 15 cherries (FR4): When the left drum 2a (cherry or replay), all the symbols (ANY) on the middle drum 2b, and (cherry) on the right drum 2c stop on the effective line, the number of acquisitions is 15 It becomes a sheet. If the stop button 10 is irregularly pressed while the bonus 1 or bonus 2 is in operation (the pressing order operation other than the above-described forward pressing or scissors pressing), 15 cherries are won.

  In addition, 15 cherries win by pushing forward or scissors, and 14 cherries win by other push order operations, and an assist bonus game (a third bonus that activates an assist function to increase the number of balls. (Also referred to as ART or AT bonus), when bonus 2 wins, if you announce the order of pressing “right” in the first game where bonus 2 is activated, 14 cherries will win, so bonus 2 ends do not do. Then, in the next game, if the order of pressing “left” is notified, 15 cherries win and bonus 2 ends. On the other hand, during normal games, if the player presses a penalty operation other than a forward push or scissors push, and the bonus 2 wins, the player will push forward if there is no notification of the push order in the first game in which the bonus 2 is activated. Or since scissors are pushed, 15 cherries win and Bonus 2 ends in one game. As a result, the net increase rate during the ART or AT bonus can be greatly improved. Also, bonus 1 can be made the same as bonus 2.

  (7) Normal replay (replay 1): This is the title when replay symbols are aligned on the active line for each drum, and no medal is earned for this, but the medal is automatically inserted before the game starts Therefore, the next game can be performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. When the normal replay is independently won by random lottery, the RP1 flag is set in the flag area and the replay symbol is always displayed. Even if replay 1 is activated, the replay probability does not change.

  (8) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): left drum 2a (replay), middle drum 2b (red 7 / black bar / flower), right drum 2c (watermelon), 3 types of effective lines This is the name of the role in the case of being aligned, and medals will not be acquired for this, but since the medals are automatically inserted before the game starts, the next game can be performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player Can do. When the RT2 transition replay is independently won in the random lottery, the RP2 flag is set in the flag area, and this replay symbol is always displayed. When replay 2 is activated, the replay probability changes to the RT2 state.

  (9) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): the title when the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (replay), and the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the active line. On the other hand, no medal is acquired, but since the medal is automatically inserted before the game starts, the next game can be performed by operating the start lever 9 of the player. When the RT3 transition replay is independently won by random number lottery, the RP3 flag is set in the flag area, and this replay symbol is always displayed. When the replay 3 is activated, the replay probability is changed to the RT3 state.

  (10) RT4 transition replay (replay 4): either (watermelon) on the left drum 2a, (red 7 / black bar / flower) on the middle drum 2b, or (watermelon) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the active line In this case, no medal is acquired, but since the medal is automatically inserted before the game starts, the player can play the next game by operating the start lever 9. When the RT4 transition replay is independently won in random lottery, the RP4 flag is set in the flag area, and this replay symbol is always displayed. When the replay 4 is activated, the replay probability is changed and locked to the RT4 state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games). In this RT4 state, RT2 transition replay and RT3 transition replay are not drawn.

  (11) Single piece 1 (FR1-1): either (watermelon) on the left drum 2a, (red 7 / black bar / flower) on the middle drum 2b, (red 7 / black bar / flower) on the right drum 2c ) If any of the nine types are aligned on the active line and stopped, the single winning combination 1 wins.

  (12) Single-player role 2 (FR1-2): either left drum 2a (red 7 / black bar / flower), middle drum 2b (watermelon), right drum 2c (red 7 / black bar / flower) ) When any of the nine types are aligned on the active line and stopped, the single winning combination 2 wins.

  (13) Single play 3 (FR1-3): either left drum 2a (red 7 / black bar / flower), middle drum 2b (red 7 / black bar / flower), right drum 2c (watermelon) ) If any of the nine types are stopped on the active line, the single winning combination 3 wins.

  (14) Bells (1 to n) of a bell role: Special symbols (falling symbols) displayed on an effective line when a color bell role is missed by an AT small role to be described later, and any one special symbol is When displayed, the replay probability changes to the RT1 state (normal replay state with a replay winning probability of 1 / 7.3). In the initial replay state (probability that the replay is activated is approximately 1 / 7.3) after the setting change or after the end of the bonus game in which the bonus 1 is activated, even if a special symbol is displayed, the RT1 state is entered.

  FIG. 26 is a combination table of condition devices for AT small part (push order watermelon).

  The push order watermelon means that when the operation order of the stop button section 10 (the pressing order of the stop button section 10) is correct, the watermelon small part is always won, while when the answer is incorrect, the bell small part is won. Means a winning combination when winning a one-piece combination. According to the present invention, it can be said that this is an epoch-making technique that has not been achieved in the past in that a watermelon role can be won only after a correct answer to the second stop operation.

  Push order watermelon right 1 has the right push order of right stop button 10c → intermediate stop button 10b → left stop button 10a, and there are eight kinds of push order watermelon roles in the same correct order. This push order watermelon combination stores push order data (right-middle-left or 3-2-1).

  When the push order watermelon right 1 is elected and the left stop button 10a is operated in the first stop, the main control unit 100 is on the effective line of the left drum 2a (red bell / blue bell / yellow) because the push order is incorrect. (Bell / green bell) is stopped. For example, when the red bell stops on the effective line, the probability that the red bell stops on the middle drum 2b is 1/4, and the probability that the red bell stops on the right drum 2c becomes 1/4, so 1/16 Only 14 probable matches are possible. Similarly, when the middle stop button 10b is operated in the first stop, the main control unit 100 does not answer any of (red bell / blue bell / yellow bell / green bell) on the effective line of the middle drum 2b because the pushing order is incorrect. Or stop. For example, when the yellow bell stops on the effective line, the probability that the yellow bell stops on the left drum 2a is 1/4, and the probability that the red bell stops on the right drum 2c becomes 1/4. Only 14 probable matches are possible. In other words, when the push order watermelon is selected, Bell wins at 1/24 (2/3 × 1/16), and the Koboshi eyes that play the role of Bell are effective lines with a probability of 5/8 (2/3 × 15/16). Displayed above.

  On the other hand, when the push order watermelon right 1 is won and the right stop button 10c (correct answer push order) is operated in the first stop, the main control unit 100 stops the watermelon on the effective line of the right drum 2c. When the middle stop button 10b (the correct answer pressing order) is operated in the second stop thereafter, the main control unit 100 stops the watermelon on the active line of the middle drum 2b, and operates the left stop button 10a in the third stop. The left drum 2a is stopped with a watermelon, and a 14-piece watermelon small combination is awarded.

  However, when the left stop button 10a (incorrect pressing order) is operated in the second stop, the main control unit 100 stops any of (red 7 / black bar / flower) on the effective line of the left drum 2a. When the middle stop button 10b is operated in the third stop, any one of (red 7 / black bar / flower) is stopped on the middle drum 2b, and one small combination is awarded. In other words, when the push order watermelon is won, a watermelon small combination or a single small combination wins with a probability of 1/6 (1/3 × 1/2). During ART, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the correct answer pressing order by video or audio. However, the main control unit 100 may notify the operation order.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the details of the above-mentioned AT small part will be described again with other expressions.

  The AT small role is composed of a first small role whose purpose is to win a prize, and a second small role group and a third small role group whose purpose is to inhibit the winning of the first small role. In addition, when the AT small combination is elected internally by lottery, nine types of third small combinations constituting four types of second small combinations or third small combination groups constituting one type of first small combination and second small combination group. A winning combination (that is, 14 types of small roles) is in a state where a prize can be won, and according to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button unit 10, any one of the 14 types of small roles wins or the second It seems to miss the small role. The operation order of the stop button unit 10 for winning the first small combination is stored in the ROM 101 provided in the main control unit 100 in association with the internal winning AT small combination. Note that the correct operation sequence data (sequence data for drawing the first small part) is usually three sequence data (right-middle-left or 3) if the number of drums is three. 2-1), but since the last stop drum is inevitably determined, two sequential data (right-middle or 3-2) up to the first and second may be used. In other words, this operation order data can be said to be data for winning the first small combination when the stop button unit 10 is stopped for each column when the AT small combination is won.

  More specifically, when the AT small combination is won internally and the first stop operation of the stop button unit 10 is correct, the common symbols of the first small combination and the third small combination are stopped on the active line, Thereafter, when either the first small role or the third small role wins, and the first stop operation of the stop button portion 10 is incorrect, the second small role is determined according to the subsequent operation timing of the stop button portion 10. May win or miss. When the first stop operation of the stop button unit 10 is correct, the first small combination wins when the second stop operation is also correct, while the third small combination wins when the second stop operation is incorrect ( However, it can also be missed.) In the embodiment, the first small combination and the second small combination are described as 14 payouts with the same payout number, and the third small combination is described as 1 single payout. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the payout for the second small combination can be one.

  In the AT small combination right 1, the correct push order is the right stop button 10c → the middle stop button 10b → the left stop button 10a, and there are eight types of AT small combinations in the same correct order. This AT small combination stores push order data (right-middle-left or 3-2-1) together with combination data of eight types of small combinations that can be won. For the combination data of the small combinations, the combination of the small combinations may be determined by one flag, or 14 small combinations flags may be set at the same time. It can also be realized by combining them.

  When the AT small role right 1 wins internally and operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop, the main control unit 100 is within the number of frames that can be drawn on the effective line of the left drum 2a because the push order is incorrect. Any one of (red bell / blue bell / yellow bell / green bell) in (generally within 4 frames) is stopped. For example, when the red bell stops on the active line, the second small role group (red bell-red bell-red bell, yellow bell-yellow bell-red bell, green bell-green bell-red bell) for the purpose of hindering winning. , Blue bell-blue bell-red bell) is the only chance to win (red bell-red bell-red bell). If the operation timing for winning the remaining second small combination is not notified, the probability that the red bell will accidentally stop on the middle drum 2b by the subsequent stop button operation is 1/4, and the right drum 2c Since the probability of the red bell stopping is also ¼, the 14-piece combination is only available with a probability of 1/16.

  Similarly, when the middle stop button 10b is operated in the first stop, the main control unit 100 is within the number of frames that can be drawn on the effective line of the middle drum 2b because the pushing order is incorrect (red bell / blue bell). / Yellow bell / green bell). For example, when the yellow bell stops on the active line, only the (yellow bell-yellow bell-red bell) is likely to win in the second small role group described above. When the stop button is operated thereafter, the probability that the yellow bell will accidentally stop on the left drum 2a is 1/4, and the probability that the red bell will stop on the right drum 2c is also 1/4, so the probability is 1/16. However, there will be only 14 roles. In other words, when the AT small role is elected, the second small role wins at 1/24 (2/3 × 1/16) and the probability of the second small role is 5/8 (2/3 × 15/16). The eyelet is displayed on the active line.

  On the other hand, when the AT small role right 1 is elected and the right stop button 10c (correct answer pressing order) is operated in the first stop operation as indicated by the operation order data, the main control unit 100 moves on the effective line of the right drum 2c. The watermelon symbol of the common symbol constituting the first small role and the three third small roles is stopped. When the middle stop button 10b (pushing order of correct answers) is operated in the second stop thereafter, the main control unit 100 stops the watermelon symbol constituting the first small part on the effective line of the middle drum 2b, and the third stop. When the left stop button 10a is operated, the watermelon symbol is stopped on the left drum 2a and the first small combination (watermelon small combination) of 14-sheet payout is won.

  However, when the left stop button 10a (incorrect pressing order) is operated in the second stop, the main control unit 100 configures the third small role group on the effective line of the left drum 2a (red 7 / black bar / When one of the “flowers” is stopped and the middle stop button 10b is operated in the third stop, the middle drum 2b is stopped (red 7 / black bar / flower) and the third small part (one small part) ). That is, when the AT small combination is won, the first small combination or the third small combination wins with a probability of 1/6 (1/3 × 1/2). During the ART, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the correct pressing order for winning the first small role by video or voice. However, the main control unit 100 may notify the operation order.

  FIG. 27 is a game state transition diagram.

  The general game starts in the initial state (also referred to as the initial replay state) from the next game after the bonus game of bonus 1 has been completed or the next game in which the stage setting value has been re-entered. The replay probability in this general game is about 1 / 7.3, and in particular, the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) and the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are not won. The folds must be displayed on the active line. Even if Bonus 2 is won, activated or ended, the game state does not change, so it remains in the initial state. That is, the type of replay to be won and the winning probability of replay are not changed.

  When the push order watermelon is elected internally in the general game and the stop action procedure of the stop button 10 is missed and the bell-shaped sword symbol is displayed on the active line, the RT1 state is entered from the next game (continuation game) The number is not defined, that is, infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and all the combinations shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 are randomly selected, and can be won alone or in combination. That is, the game in the initial state and the RT1 state is a game state having approximately the same 1 / 7.3 replay probability, but the normal game in which the player stays is in the RT1 state.

  When RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won and activated in the RT1 state, the RT2 state is reached in which the replay probability has increased to approximately 1 / 1.5. Further, in the RT2 state, the winning probabilities of the two bonus roles and small roles are about 1/3, so the combined probability of the bonus role, small role and replay role is 1/1 (100%) or (65526 to 65535) / 65536 ( The number of lost is about 1-10). Note that the hatched portion in the figure indicates a high probability replay state.

  The RT4 transition replay (replay 4) is a penalty replay that operates when the stop button unit 10 is irregularly pressed or when the operation sequence is incorrect, and is performed when a prohibited operation is performed. When the RT4 transition replay is activated, the game is returned to the initial state after being locked in the RT4 state where the replay probability is 1 / 7.3 for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games). The RT4 transition replay is also activated in the RT2 state and the RT3 state.

  When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won and activated in the RT2 state, the RT3 state is about 1 / 1.5 with the same replay probability. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the kind of replay combination to be won in the RT2 state is different, and there is no losing like the RT2 state, which is advantageous to the player. As will be described later, in this RT3 state, when the increase in the number of game media is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the game moves to the additional specialization zone and plays an additional game. When the bell-shaped eye is displayed on the active line in the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the state falls to the RT1 state.

  Bonus 1 and bonus 2 can be won in the initial state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. Bonus 1 stops when all the drums are aimed for red 7 symbols when the internal winning is made, and returns to the initial replay state after the operation is completed. In the bonus game after the bonus 1 is activated, the stop button is pressed in order (left stop button 10a → intermediate stop button 10b → right stop button 10c) or scissors pressed (left stop button 10a → right stop button 10c → intermediate stop button). 10b), 14 cherries win a prize, and when an irregular push (operation other than the above-mentioned forward push) is made, 15 cherries win. On the other hand, if the stop button is pressed in order or scissors, 15 cherries are awarded, and if the irregular button is pressed, 14 cherries are awarded. In this case, it is devised to give a penalty (such as no AT activation lottery) by an operation other than a forward push or a scissor push during a normal game.

  Bonus 2 is independently won internally, and in this case, regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switch, any bonus 2 symbol is drawn on the active line and is always activated. This bonus 2 does not change (transfer) the replay state even if the internal winning, the symbol is displayed, or the operation is completed. Therefore, after winning in the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the same high probability replay is performed again. You can return to the state. As a result, the bonus 2 can be continuously released while maintaining the ART state. In the bonus game after the bonus 2 is activated, the replay role is drawn in a lottery, but even if the replay role is won internally, the small role is won regardless of the result of the internal lottery (that is, the probability that the replay is activated is 0). ). In particular, the main control unit 100 performs reel stop control so that 14 cherries win when the stop button is pressed in order, and 15 cherries win when the irregular button is pressed. On the other hand, as with bonus 1, 15 cherries can be won by pressing the stop button in order or scissors, and 14 cherries can be won by pressing irregularly.

  FIG. 28 is an effect image displayed on the display effect device.

  When shifting to the AT battle production, it develops into a battle between the protagonist character and the enemy boss, and the HP (hit points, physical strength) is reduced. A map is displayed in the map window, and it is directly described how much damage can be done in the Gachi drawing (role drawing). In addition, it is already determined whether to “attack” or “defend” by the mass. Players can detect which squares are “chances” or “crises”, so they will be excited. In the figure, it is an attack (medium) cell and moves down by 1 cell at the start of the next game. Since the AT battle continues, it is a MAP that loops. Damage is done by Gachi lottery, HP (physical strength) is set to 0, the enemy boss is defeated, and if it can win, it will move on to the stage. This AT battle game is one of the special games to be added, and according to the winning combination, the addition of the orb, the number of games, and the number of sets is drawn with a high probability. This orb has a function of notifying the player of the pushing order of the falling small roles by the acquired quantity and avoiding falling from the AT game.

  Further, what is added in the additional specialization zone includes the continuation rate of the AT game, the number of game media that can be acquired in the AT game, the number of game balls that increase the right to continue the AT game lottery, and the like.

  FIG. 29 is an effect image displayed on the display effect device.

  When shifting to the AT extra effect, an AT extra lottery is performed. A map is displayed in the map window, and the number of games added by numbers is displayed. The figure shows a state in which 10 squares are selected, and 10 games are obtained in cases other than replay. Move up one square at the beginning of the next game (move down one square below the end square). Even if you stop at the next square in the next game, you can avoid it except by replaying with Gachi lottery, and you can aim for a permanent loop. The SP cell is a special cell, and a lottery is executed when the special button is pressed, and the number of the added cell is rewritten. For example, when the rewriting 5 game is won at the first time, the number on the left side of the 50 squares changes to 55. At the same time, continuation or puncture (end) is determined for the lottery, and in the case of continuation, the special button can be pressed again, but when puncture is determined, the operation ends. This is repeated, and each time the continuation is determined, the next cell number is rewritten. If the winning value is 10 games by pressing the second time, the number 10 is rewritten to a horizontal blank cell. If the winning value is 40 games by pressing the third time, the number 40 is rewritten to the square above the end square. This is repeated until a puncture is decided, which is attractive to the player and very excited. This AT extra game is also one of the special games, and not only the number of games displayed on the above-mentioned square, but also the extra of the orbs and the number of sets is drawn with a high probability according to the winning combination.

  FIG. 30 is an effect image displayed on the display effect device.

  When the number of remaining games becomes 0G in the AT normal gaming state, the process proceeds to the “reverse stage” (AT reverse effect). If there is an orb, push order navigation will occur as many as that, and you can avoid falling. When the number cell is reached, the number of AT games can be obtained and the game can be shifted to the AT normal game state, but when the end is selected, the game returns to the normal game state.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  This game process will be described on the assumption that the main control unit 100 performs all, but in general, the sub control unit 160 performs a game process related to the AT function (assist function).

  The main control unit 100 starts a game in step S201 and plays a normal game in step S202. When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S203, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT has been won. If the win has been won, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S204. If not, the main control unit 100 returns to step S202 to repeatedly execute the normal game. To do. Recently, a model that displays this AT win as a bonus win and displays it to the player, and makes it appear as a pseudo bonus by aligning three red 7 symbols and bar symbols that are special replay roles in a straight line has become mainstream.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S204, the predetermined number N is determined by lottery. However, a predetermined number (for example, 1000) may be set to N without performing lottery. This predetermined number N corresponds to the number of ceilings for shifting to the additional special game described below.

  After passing through a preparation stage (see FIG. 27) until the RT2 transition replay combination and the RT3 transition replay combination win, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S205 and starts an AT game. However, in the latest model, the 2nd type BB role is set to the internal winning state, and the normal game and the AT game are played in the high probability replaying state, so that the AT game can be started from the next game without going through the preparation stage. is there. This AT game corresponds to the first advantageous game.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S206, the main control unit 100 initializes the increase number M to 0, and executes the AT game in step S207. The increase number M is the number of game media increased during the AT game.

  In step S208, the main control unit 100 calculates a value obtained by adding the increase / decrease number L to the increase number M, and newly sets the value as M. The increase / decrease number L is a net increase / decrease number of game media for each game. For example, if it is assumed that 3 cards are inserted and 15 cards are paid out in one AT game, the increase / decrease number L of game media is 12 (15-3). In the case of replay, the increase / decrease number L is 0. However, since the internal winning combination may be missed due to an operation mistake of the player, the number L of the increase / decrease may be counted by adding the number of game media that could be paid out. In addition, it is possible to use the increase / decrease number L for the small winning combination in the internal winning. The number of game media paid out in a BB game, an RB game, or the like may also be the increase / decrease number L.

  For example, when the push order watermelon explained in FIG. 26 is won internally, and the operation order (push order) of the player's stop button unit 10 is correct, the watermelon small part is awarded. Since there are 14 payouts, there will be no small part missing. On the other hand, in the case of an incorrect answer, there will be 0 payouts when displaying the stumps, so there will be 14 payouts for small roles, while 1 payout will be given when winning a 1 There will be 13 pieces for the small role. That is, the increase / decrease number L may be a value that assumes that all of the small winning combinations won and won the maximum number of game media.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S209, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the increase number M is equal to or greater than a predetermined number N. When the condition is satisfied, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S211 and performs an additional specialized game. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210. This additional special game corresponds to the second advantageous game. If the transition condition is satisfied, the process may immediately proceed to step S211. However, after the preparation stage, an additional special game may be performed.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S210, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game is over. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S207 and plays the AT game again. Return to the game.

  When the main control unit 100 moves to step S211 and plays an additional special game, the sub-control unit 160 produces effects such as the AT battle game described with reference to FIG. 28 or the AT additional game described with reference to FIG. After adding the increase / decrease number L to the increase number M in step S212, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the additional special game is over when the process proceeds to step S213. If the end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S211 to continue the added special game. On the other hand, if the end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In the case of an AT battle game, the defeat in the battle is fulfilled as an end condition. In the case of an AT addition game, the end condition is fulfilled as it could not be avoided by the end cell. The added special game (second advantageous game) corresponds to a game for making the AT game (first advantageous game) more advantageous because an orb having a function of avoiding the number of games, the number of sets, and falling can be obtained. .

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S214, the main control unit 100 subtracts the predetermined number N from the increase number M, sets the value as the new increase number M, returns to step S208, and continues the AT game. The main control unit 100 corresponds to counting the increase number M of the game media in the additional special game (second advantageous game), and is accordingly added to the increase number M in the next AT game. It is beneficial for the player.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  Since steps S201 to S211 in FIG. 31 are the same, steps S311 to S314 will be described in this figure.

  When the main control unit 100 moves to step S311 and plays an additional special game, the sub control unit 160 performs effects such as an AT battle game or an AT additional game. When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S312, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the additional special game is ended. If the end condition is not satisfied, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S311 and continues the additional special game while the end condition is satisfied. When is established, the process proceeds to step S313.

  When shifting to step S313, the main control unit 100 determines a new predetermined number N by lottery, initializes the increase number M to 0 in step S314, returns to step S307, and executes the AT game. In this case, the number of ceilings for shifting to the added special game is reset and the number of ceilings fluctuates, so that game play and interest are increased. In particular, if the new predetermined number N to be selected is always determined to be smaller than the previous predetermined number N, a large wave can be generated in the ball. Further, the new predetermined number N may be regulated to be smaller than the previous predetermined number N in a predetermined range (100 to 500 sheets).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  Step S2010 to step S2040 and step S2070 to step S2130 in this figure are the same as step S201 to step S204 and step S207 to step S213 in FIG. 31, so step S2050, step S2060, step S2140, and step S2150 will be described.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds from step S2040 to step S2050, the main control unit 100 initially sets the increase number M (the number of game media increased during the AT game) to 0, and proceeds to step S2060 to start the AT game. As explained in FIG. 31 above, in the latest model, the 2nd type BB role is set to the internal winning state, and the normal game and the AT game are played in the high probability re-playing state, so that the next game can be started without going through the preparation stage. Some start AT games. This AT game corresponds to the first advantageous game.

  If the main control unit 100 determines in step S2130 that the specialization game is over, the main control unit 100 draws an addition value K in step S2140. The added value K is an increase number of the predetermined number N, and determines the number of sheets until the next ceiling. However, a predetermined value may be set to K (for example, 1000 sheets) without performing lottery of the additional value K. When the lottery is executed, the number of ceilings fluctuates, which increases game play and interest.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S2150, the main control unit 100 sets a value obtained by adding the addition value K to the predetermined number N as a new predetermined number N, and proceeds to step S2070. However, if the process of step S2150 is performed in step S2090 after the main control unit 100 determines that the increase number M is equal to or greater than the predetermined number N, executes the additional specialized game, and again shifts to the AT game. A similar effect can be obtained.

  Performing the processing of FIG. 37 (particularly step S2130) is equivalent to counting the increase number M of game media in the additional special game (second advantageous game) as in FIG. Since it is added to the increase number M during the AT game, it is beneficial to the player.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  Since steps S3010 to S3100 in this figure are the same as steps S301 to S310 in FIG. 32, steps S3110 to 3150 will be described.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S3110, the main control unit 100 subtracts the predetermined number N from the increase number M, and sets the value as a new increase number M. This means that the surplus increase number is taken over. If the main control unit 100 performs the subtraction process in step S3090 only once during the period from when the increase number M is determined to be greater than or equal to the predetermined number N to the execution of the special game, and again to the AT game, Similar effects can be obtained. However, the increase number M may be initialized to 0 and set as a new initial value of the increase number. Similarly, when initialized in this way, it corresponds to counting the increase number M of game media in the above-mentioned special game (second advantageous game), and the increase in the next AT game is correspondingly counted. Since it is added to the number M, it is beneficial to the player ”.

  The main control unit 100 proceeds to step S3120, performs the above-described special game, and proceeds to step S3130, and sets a value obtained by adding the increase / decrease number L to the increase number M as a new increase number M. In step S3140, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the added special game is over. If the game is over, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S3150 and draws a predetermined number N. Migrate and run the specialization game. By lottering the predetermined number N, the number of ceilings for shifting to the additional specialized game described in FIG. 32 is reset and the number of ceilings fluctuates, so that the effect of increasing game play and interest is obtained. It is done.

  Performing the processing of FIG. 38 (particularly, step S3130) corresponds to counting the increase number M of game media in the added special game (second advantageous game), as in FIG. Since it is added to the increase number M in the next AT game, it is beneficial to the player.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  This game process will be described on the assumption that the main control unit 100 performs all, but in general, the sub control unit 160 performs a game process related to the AT function (assist function).

  The main control unit 100 starts the game in step S401, and draws a predetermined number N in step S402. However, a predetermined number (for example, 2000) may be set to N without performing lottery. The predetermined number N corresponds to the number of ceilings for shifting from the normal game to the above-described AT game.

  The main control unit 100 plays the base game in step S403, calculates a value obtained by subtracting the reduced number L from the predetermined number N in step S404, and newly sets the value to N. The reduced number L is the reduced number of game media for each game. For example, if it is assumed that three cards are inserted in one normal game and the game is lost and 0 is paid out, the decrease number L is 3 (3-0). In the case of replay, the number L of decrease is 0 (3-3 sheets). Assuming that the cherry small part payout is 2, the reduced number L is 1 (3-2 pieces). In the case of a normal bell or a strong bell that wins regardless of the pressing order, assuming that the payout number is 15, the decrease number L is -12 (3-15). Therefore, the new N will increase.

  On the other hand, the push order small part (composed of a push order watermelon, a color bell, and a single small part) described with reference to FIG. 26 is designed to be missed during a normal game (during non-AT), and therefore decreases. The number L is (the number of game media inserted-the number of payouts). However, in order for the player to reach the ceiling number (0 ≧ N) as soon as possible, in the game in which the above-mentioned cherry or watermelon small role is won internally, the player can increase the decrease number L by intentionally dropping it. Can do. For example, in the above-mentioned cherry, the number of reduction L is 3 if it is missed. In order to make this missing action meaningless, the number of missing small roles may be subtracted from the reduced number L and counted. In that case, if a player misses a cherry small combination with two payouts when winning, it is calculated as winning and the reduced number L may be 1 (3-2 pieces).

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game has been won in step S405. If the AT game has been won, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S407. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S406.

  In step S406, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the predetermined number N is equal to or less than 0. When the condition is satisfied, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S407 and starts the AT game. Then, the process proceeds to step S403, and the base game is played.

  After performing the AT game in step S407, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game is over in step S408, and in the case of completion, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S402 and draws a new predetermined number N. In this case, the process proceeds to S407 and an AT game is played.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure.

  This game process will be described on the assumption that the main control unit 100 performs all, but in general, the sub control unit 160 performs a game process related to the AT function (assist function).

  The special game described below is a lottery performed with an image using what is called a rattle, which is used for lucky draws and the like.

  The main control unit 100 starts the game in step S1010, and plays the normal game in step S1020.

  In step S1030, the main control unit 100 determines whether the AT game is won. If the AT game is won, the main control unit 100 proceeds to S1040 and draws the number N of AT games at the start of the AT game. In the case, the process proceeds to S1020, and the base game is executed.

  In step S1050, the main control unit 100 draws a special game number M (for example, 1 to 10). However, the number of special games M may be a predetermined number without performing lottery.

  In step S1060, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special game number M is 0. If it is 0, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1150 and performs an AT game. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1070. .

  In step S1070, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of AT games N is equal to or greater than the number of consumed AT games L required for one special game. If the number is equal to or greater than L, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1080. If not, the process proceeds to step S1150.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the player has selected a special game in step S1080. If selected, the process proceeds to step S1090. If not, the process proceeds to step S1150, and the AT game is played. Do. For example, when the player selects a special game, the special button 14 is pressed, and when the player does not execute the special game, when the start lever 9 is operated, the AT game is started.

  In step S1090, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the special game number M to obtain a new special game number M, and proceeds to step S1100 to execute a special game described later.

  The main control unit 100 subtracts the consumed AT game number L from the AT game number N, and proceeds to step S1110. The number of consumed AT games L is the number N of AT games used for performing a special game described later, and is a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  In step S1120, the main control unit 100 adds the acquired AT game number K to the AT game number N to obtain a new AT game number N, and proceeds to step S1130. The acquired AT game number K is the number of acquired AT games in one special game.

  In step S1130, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to change the lottery content. If so, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1140 to change the lottery content and proceeds to step S1060. The process proceeds to step S1060. For example, when the big hit is won in the special game lottery, the lottery content is changed in advance.

  The main control unit performs an AT game in step S1150, subtracts 1 from the number N of AT games in step S1160, and sets a new number N of AT games, and proceeds to step S1170.

  In step S1170, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game number N is 0. If the number is 0, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1180. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1150.

  In step S1180, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game has ended. If YES, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1020. If not, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S1150.

  FIG. 35 is an effect image displayed on the display effect device.

  When starting the special game, the sub-control unit 160 draws a winning item from the lottery contents. Compared to a rattle, the lottery content is the type of ball in the rattle (what ball is in, how many are in the ball), and the winning item is the ball that has been won.

  The lottery contents are, for example, one big hit, five per lot, and five off. The lottery content is displayed on the display effect device 11 so that the player can understand (see FIG. 35A). Further, the lottery content may be displayed to the player during the normal game.

  In this lottery, when the lottery content is, for example, one big hit, five per win, and five off, the probability that the big hit wins is 1/11. In addition, the probability of winning a win is 5/11, and the probability of winning a loss is also 5/11.

  The sub-control unit 160 sets the number of acquired AT games K in advance, for example, 100 when a big win is won in a special game lottery, 50 when a win comes, and 0 when a loss occurs.

  The sub-control unit 160 sets the value based on the winning item (for example, win) in the special game lottery as the acquired AT game number K, adds it to the AT game number N, and sets it as the new AT game number N. For example, when a win is made, the acquired AT game number K is 50, and 50 is added to the AT game number N to obtain a new AT game number N (see FIG. 35B). Therefore, a special game is obtained by subtracting the number of AT games consumed L from the number of AT games N and adding the number of acquired AT games K to a new number N of AT games.

  The sub-control unit 160 sets the winning item (for example, win) as new lottery content without returning to the lottery content. For example, if the original lottery content is 1 big hit, 5 per win, and 5 out of lots, and the win is won, 1 big win, 4 per win, and 5 out of lots are set as new lottery content (FIG. 35 ( C)). In that case, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/10. Further, the probability of winning a winning is 4/10 and the probability of winning a loss is 5/10, and a lottery is executed in the next special game (see FIG. 36).

  As described above, since the winning contents are set as new lottery contents without returning to the lottery contents, the lottery performed in the special game is not a complete probability but a conditional probability.

  Below, the success / failure lottery and carryover (lottery) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a game processing procedure. FIG. 40 is a conceptual diagram of the success / failure lottery table.

  This game process will be described on the assumption that the main control unit 100 performs all, but in general, the sub control unit 160 performs a game process related to the AT function (assist function). In addition, the winning / losing lottery is a lottery for shifting from the base game to the AT game. Although the description will be made assuming that three tables are used in the lottery determination, the number of tables may be three or more.

  When the regular operation of the stop button unit 10 becomes valid and is operated, the main control unit 100 performs a corresponding lottery corresponding to each (during the first lottery when the left stop button 10a is operated, and when the stop button 10b is operated. A second win / fail lottery, and a third win / fail lottery when the right stop button 10c is operated.

  The table to be used in the success / failure lottery is determined based on the role lottery. For example, if a combination other than a cherry is won in the combination lottery, a winning / non-selection lottery is executed using the table 1, and if a cherry is won in the combination lottery, a winning / non-selection lottery is executed using the table 2.

  The main control unit 100 executes a carry-over lottery when the winning lottery is won. In the case of winning the lottery in the carry-over lottery, the winning lottery after the next game (for example, between the next game and five games) is a lottery using the table 3 in FIG. Since it is always a hit, it will carry over the hit. Carrying over wins means that the winning lottery (the first winning lottery, the second winning lottery, or the third winning lottery that was won) is the winning lottery after the next game. Since it is a win, it is meaningful for the player. For example, when only the carryover lottery corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery is won and the transition condition to the AT game is not satisfied, the second winning / losing lottery in the subsequent game (for example, between five games from the next game) Forty first lottery lottery and third wrong lottery lottery are referred to based on the winning lottery as described above with reference to 40 tables 3.

  The main control unit 100 shifts the game from the base game to the AT game when all the winning / losing lotteries are (first winning / failing lottery, second winning / failing lottery, and third winning / failing lottery). The above-mentioned lottery for shifting to an AT game is a lottery method that has not been used before, and the gameability is increased.

  This game process will be described on the assumption that the main control unit 100 performs all, but in general, the sub control unit 160 performs a game process related to the AT function (assist function).

  The main control unit 100 starts a game in step S501 and plays a normal game in step S503.

  The main control unit 100 performs a lottery lottery in step S505, moves to step S507, and determines a table (for example, one from Table 1 or Table 2 in FIG. 40) to be referred to in the lottery lottery based on the lottery lottery. For example, FIG. 40 table 1 is determined when a part other than a cherry is won in the role lottery, and FIG. 40 table 2 is determined when a cherry is won.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the stop button unit 10 has been operated in step S509. If the stop button unit 10 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S511. If not, the process proceeds to step S509 again.

  The main control unit 100 executes the above-described lottery lottery in step S511, determines whether or not the lottery lottery is won in step S513, and proceeds to step S515 in the case of winning, while in step S521 if not. Migrate to

  In step S515, the main control unit 100 executes the carryover lottery described above. In step S517, the main control unit 100 determines whether the carryover lottery is a win. If the win is determined, the process proceeds to step S519. Migrate to

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S519, the main control unit 100 carries over the winning, and proceeds to step S521.

  In step S521, the main control unit 100 determines whether all the stop button units 10 (the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c) have been operated. While the process proceeds to S523, if the result is NO, the process proceeds to Step S509.

  In step S523, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not all the lottery wins (first win / no-go lottery, second win / win lottery, and third win / win lottery). If all wins, the process proceeds to step S525. In this case, the process proceeds to step S503, and the normal game is executed again.

  When the process proceeds to step S525, the main control unit 100 starts an AT game, proceeds to step S527, executes the AT game, and proceeds to step S529.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S529, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the AT game is ended. When the main control unit 100 ends, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S503 and executes the normal game. , And repeatedly execute the AT game.

  FIG. 41 is an effect image displayed on the display effect device.

  The following is an example in which all wins are won and the AT game is won.

  “Rotating” on the left corresponds to the first winning / losing lottery (the winning / losing lottery performed at the time of operating the left stop button 10a). In the case of losing, other than Z (for example, A to Y, etc.) is displayed, and similarly, “rotating” in the middle is the second winning / losing lottery (a winning / failing lottery performed when the middle stop button 10b is operated). In addition, the “Rotating” on the right corresponds to the third winning / losing lottery (the winning / losing lottery performed when operating the right stop button 10c). Similarly to the above, “Z” is displayed when the winning lottery is won, and other than Z (for example, A to Y) is displayed when lost. In other words, if “Z”, “Z”, “Z” is displayed on the display effect device 11, the AT game is won.

  When the start lever 9 is operated, “in rotation”, “in rotation”, and “in rotation” are displayed on the display effect device 11 (see FIG. 41A).

  The regular operation of the stop button unit 10 becomes valid, the left stop button 10a is operated, the first winning / losing lottery is won, FIG. 41 (B) is displayed on the display effect device 11, the middle stop button 10b is operated, FIG. 41 (C) is displayed on the display effect device 11 and the right stop button 10c is operated to win the third winner / lottery and 41 (D) is displayed. The AT game is won.

  42 and 43 are effect images displayed on the display effect device.

  In the following, an example is shown in which a winning lottery corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery is won, the winning is carried over, and the AT game is won in the next game.

  When the start lever 9 is operated, “in rotation”, “in rotation”, and “in rotation” are displayed on the display effect device 11 (see FIG. 42A). The left stop button 10a is operated, the loss (S) is determined in the first winning / losing lottery, and “S”, “rotating”, and “rotating” are displayed on the display effect device 11 (see FIG. 42B).

  The middle stop button 10b is operated, the winning (Z) is determined in the second winning / losing lottery, “S”, “Z”, and “rotating” are displayed on the display effect device 11 (see FIG. 42C), and the second Since the winning lottery is a win, a carryover lottery corresponding to the second winning lottery is performed.

  In the carryover lottery corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery, the right stop button 10c is operated, and the lose (E) is determined in the third winning / losing lottery, and “S”, “Z (during carryover)” and “E” are displayed ( (See FIG. 42D).

  In the second success / failure lottery after the next game (for example, between the next game and 5 games), since the table 3 in FIG. 40 is referred to, the second success / failure lottery is always a hit.

When the start lever 9 is operated in the next game, a role lottery is executed, and a table to be referred to in the first winning / losing lottery and the third winning / losing lottery is determined. (Refer to Table 3 for the second winning / losing lottery since the winning game was won in the carryover lottery corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery in the previous game.)
The display effect device 11 displays “rotating”, “Z (carrying over)”, and “rotating” (see FIG. 43A), and the left stop button 10a is operated to win (Z) in the first winning / losing lottery. Then, the carryover lottery corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery is executed, and “Z”, “Z (during carryover)” and “rotating” are displayed on the display effect device 11 (see FIG. 43B).

  When the right stop button 10c is operated, the winning combination (Z) is determined in the third winning / losing lottery, and the carryover lottery corresponding to the third winning / losing lottery is executed. Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (C)), and winning is determined in all the winning lotteries, so “Z”, “Z” [Z] are displayed on the display effect device 11 and the AT game is won (see FIG. 43 (D)). )

1-turn-type game machine main body 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Replay display LED 4d
4e Error display LED
5 Medal insertion part 5a Left light transmission part 5b Right light transmission part 6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever 10 Stop button part 10a Left stop button 10b Middle stop button 10c Right stop button 11 Display effect device 12 Speaker Part 12a upper left speaker 12b upper right speaker 12c lower left speaker 12d lower right speaker 13 gaming state display LED part 14 special button 15 tray 16 medal payout port 17 logo panel part 18 medal payout device 19 door keyhole 20 return button 21 transparent panel 22 design panel 23 Decorative Object 24 Electric Drive 25 Input SW Unit 26 Timekeeping Unit 27 Reflector 28 Power Supply Unit 28a Setting Key Switch 28b Error Canceling Switch 28c Power Switch 28d Keyhole 100 Main Control Unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW sensor 111 Operation direction sensor 112 Special button sensor 113 Door abnormality signal output device 120 Stop button sensor 130 Medal detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Step setting unit 160 Sub control unit 161 ROM
162 RAM
170 External concentration terminal board 180 Stop setting part

Claims (5)

Rotating the plurality of the reel, in the gaming machine to stop the reel to rotate individually by the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each of the round cylinder
When the first gaming state , the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state , and the stop switch are operated, a symbol lottery is performed individually corresponding to each of the operations, and a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol A winning symbol determining means for determining one winning symbol from the symbol;
A gaming state changing means for changing from the first gaming state to the second gaming state when all the individual decisions by the winning symbol determining means have become specific symbols,
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Display means for displaying the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of cylinders;
Based on the timing at which the start switch is operated, probability determination means for determining the probability of becoming a specific symbol by individual determination by the winning symbol determination means,
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Carry-over means to carry over the specific symbol after the next game when it becomes a specific symbol by individual determination by the winning symbol determination unit,
A gaming machine comprising: In a gaming machine in which a plurality of spinning cylinders are rotated and the rotating cylinders that are rotated by operating a stop switch provided for each of the spinning cylinders are individually stopped.
When the first gaming state, the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and the stop switch are operated, a symbol lottery is performed individually corresponding to each of the operations, and one symbol is selected from a plurality of symbols. A winning symbol determining means for determining a winning symbol;
A gaming state changing means for changing from the first gaming state to the second gaming state when the individual determinations by the winning symbol determining means are all the same symbol,
A gaming machine comprising:

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