JP5816946B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To change to a reel effect state that does not require insertion of medals by correctly answering once to the operation mode (push order) of the stop switch in AT role or replay, and continuously executing the reel effect for a predetermined number of times. In the meantime, there is provided a gaming machine such as a slot machine capable of shifting the internal state in the pushing order. A game control means 200 includes a reel effect means, and the effect control means 300 executes a reel effect for a predetermined number of times by the reel effect means, on condition that the advantageous game lottery means and the advantageous game lottery means are won. In addition, in a predetermined number of reel effects, the operation state of the stop switch 50 for informing the internal state of the game control means 200 to the internal state corresponding to the advantageous game won in the transition lottery by the advantageous game lottery means is notified. Notification control means. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine. For example, in an AT role or a replay, it is not necessary to insert a medal by correctly answering a stop switch operation mode (hereinafter also referred to as “push order”) once. While the reel production state is changed and the reel production is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, the internal state can be changed according to the pressing order.

Conventionally, in the chance zone (CZ high lip), a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine is known in which the game state is shifted step by step when the 6-choice replay is correctly answered, and finally the advantageous high RT is shifted ( (See paragraph numbers “0041” to “0044” of Patent Document 1 and FIG. 2).
In the conventional gaming machine described above, when the AT winning based on the AT winning mode determined by the sub-flag converted from the internal winning combination is won, the operation order of the 6-option replay is notified (paragraph of Patent Document 1). Numbers “0483” to “0484” and FIGS. 130 and 131).

JP 2011-92786 JP

However, as in the case of the conventional gaming machine described above, when the state transition is made with the correct replay push order, the number of games until the state transition becomes longer depending on the winning frequency of the replay, and the medal is not changed until the state transitions to the AT state. There was a problem that it decreased.
In particular, when there are a plurality of transition destination states, the longer number of games is consumed, and there is a possibility that the problem becomes more remarkable.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

(Claim 1)
The object of the present invention is as follows.
That is, in the invention according to claim 1, for example, in AT role or replay, by making a correct answer once to the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop switch, the reel effect state in which the insertion of medals is not required is made. While the reel effect is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, the internal state can be shifted according to the pressing order.

(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the operation mode of the stop switch is determined by the game control means, and the result is transmitted to the effect control means so that it can be used for notification of the operation mode. Is.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2 described above.
That is, the invention described in claim 3 is such that when the player does not follow the operation mode of the stop switch determined by the game control means, the reel effect of a predetermined number of times can be ended even in the middle. is there.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, a plurality of reels (62) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols (61), a start switch (40) for starting rotation of the symbols (61) of the reels (62) by the player's operation, Provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels (62), and after the start of rotation of the symbols (61) of the plurality of reels (62), by the player's operation, the symbols (61) of the reels (62) A plurality of stop switches (50) for individually stopping the rotation state, a drive source of the plurality of reels (62) (for example, a motor (not shown) of the hopper unit 24), the start switch (40), and the A game control means (200) for controlling the progress of the game, respectively connected to the stop switch (50), and an effect control means (300) for controlling the effect based on a signal from the game control means (200) , Including a normal game and a plurality of advantageous games that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In the gaming machine (10), the game control means (200) has at least a plurality of internal states corresponding to the plurality of advantageous games, requires a player's operation, and the plurality of reels (62) Reel effect means (261) that continuously executes a reel effect of one unit from rotation to pseudo stop for a predetermined number of times, and the effect control means (300) shifts from the normal game to the advantageous game On the condition that the advantageous game lottery means (341) that executes the lottery and the winning of the advantageous game lottery means (341), the reel effecting means (261) executes the predetermined number of reel effects, and the predetermined number of times In reel production, the operation of the stop switch (50) for shifting the internal state of the game control means (200) to the internal state corresponding to the advantageous game won in the transition lottery by the advantageous game lottery means (341) Notification control to notify the mode And means (342).

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
That is, the game control means (200) determines the operation mode of the stop switch (50) for transitioning to each of the plurality of internal states, and the signal of the determined operation mode of the stop switch (50) Is transmitted to the effect control means (300).

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2 described above.
That is, the game control means (200) is configured to perform a predetermined number of reel effects by the reel effect means (261) when an operation mode other than the determined operation mode of the stop switch (50) is executed by a player. It is characterized by ending.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, in AT role or replay, it is not necessary to insert medals by correctly answering once to the operation mode of the stop switch (hereinafter referred to as “push order”). While shifting to the reel effect state and continuously executing the reel effect a predetermined number of times, the internal state can be shifted according to the pressing order.
As a result, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is no increase / decrease in medals during the reel production, and the order of pressing can be input multiple times without being influenced by the result of the lottery. There is an advantage that even if there are a plurality of transition destination states, the transition can be made without a decrease in medals.

(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.
That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the operation mode of the stop switch can be determined by the game control means, and the result can be transmitted to the effect control means and used for notifying the operation mode.

(Claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of invention of Claim 2, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when the player does not follow the operation mode of the stop switch determined by the game control means, the predetermined number of reel effects can be ended even in the middle.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of a symbol. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic block diagram for explaining an electronic control unit. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the gaming state control means of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the normal game main-side control means of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the special game main-side control means of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the advantageous game main-side control means of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining details of the advantageous game sub-side control means of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game state managed on the game control means side in FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a gaming state which is an embodiment of the present invention and is mainly managed on the game control means side of FIG. 3. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a schematic flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a game. FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the present invention, and is an explanatory diagram of a lottery in a pushing order and a transition state in the common preparation state of FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the lottery of the push order and the transition state in the first individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a game configuration in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a first drawing order and a lottery in a transition state in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a second drawing order and a lottery in a transition state in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a lottery in the third push order and transition state in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a fourth drawing order and a lottery in a transition state in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 7 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is referred to as “front direction”, and the opposite direction is referred to as “rear direction”. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left direction” and “right direction” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

(Upper panel 20)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided.
(Design display window 16)
In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, a design 61 on the circumference of three reels 62 (left reel 64 on the left side, middle middle reel 66, right reel 68 on the right side) can be seen. A transmissive symbol display window 16 is formed. When the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped, the symbol display window 16 is formed so that a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the reel 62 is stopped. . The reel 62 can variably display a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window section 16.

(Reel unit 60)
A reel unit 60 for rotating the reel 62 by three drive motors is disposed behind the symbol display window 16.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 that informs the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light or video. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72 disposed on the front door 14, an image display unit 84, and an effect lamp 78.
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.
The image display unit 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and a lower lamp 82 disposed below the front door 14.

(Lower panel 22)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14.
(Operation unit 30)
The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function (the number of inserted coins can be stored electronically as a credit medal by inserting medals in advance from a medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, as a game start condition. A function of electronically storing and managing data as data). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

(Stop switch 50)
Three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three reels 62 are provided on the left side of the settlement switch 36 in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 has a left stop switch L for stopping the left reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right reel 68. ing.
That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62, and after the start of display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of reels 62, the variation display of the symbols 61 of the reels 62 is individually displayed by the player's operation. It is for stopping.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 on the reel 62 by the player's operation.

(Max bed switch 34)
Above the start switch 40, there is a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically three) is reached from the number of credited medals. Yes.
In this embodiment, as will be described later, since there is only one effective line 86, a single bet switch is provided in addition to the max bet switch 34 to replace one medal inserted by subtracting one credited medal. However, when a plurality of effective lines other than one are set, a single bet switch may be provided so that the player can select the inserted number.

(Hopper unit 24)
A hopper unit 24 (see FIG. 3) capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and a power source capable of operating to turn on or shut off the power, can be stored behind the front door 14. A power supply device (not shown) that has a switch and supplies power to each component is arranged.

(Medal outlet 28, medal tray 26)
A medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case is formed at the lower portion of the front door 14.
Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

(One game and active line 86)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals.
Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the reel 62 starts to rotate, and the game is started. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the reel 62 to match the result of the winning lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each reel 62 and the winning lottery result. The gaming machine 10 determines whether the combination of symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line (when the combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line, depending on the combination of symbols 61 at the time of stoppage. (Hereinafter referred to as “active line 86”). When the player stops on the line, the player will receive a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. To do. As a result, one game is completed.

  The “effective line 86” means a line to be determined by the game result determining means 230 described later, and a “winning” of a small role described later includes a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the role on the effective line 86. It means to be aligned. The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of only one substantially chevron that connects the lower stage of the left reel 64 with the upper stage of the middle reel 66 and the lower stage of the right reel 68. Further, the number of effective lines 86 is not limited to one and may be two or more.

(Design 61)
As shown in FIG. 2, the surfaces of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68 are “red 7”, “white 7”, “black 7”, “bell”, “replay 1”, “replay 2”. A plurality of various symbols 61 such as “,” “cherry,” “watermelon,” “bar” and the like are formed.

  These symbols 61 are formed by sticking reel tapes 63 on which the respective symbols are printed to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62. Note that the symbol numbers (frame numbers) in FIG. 2 are not physically assigned to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62, but are virtual numbers, which are programs for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for designating a specific symbol 61.

(Electronic control means 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, electronic control means 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10.
The electronic control means 100 includes a game control means 200 for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect control means 300 for controlling the effect based on a signal from the game control means 200.

In addition, between the game control means 200 and the effect control means 300, a one-way communication from the game control means 200 to the effect control means 300 is performed in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the game control means 200. .
The game control means 200 receives inputs from the max bet switch 34, the settlement switch 36, the start switch 40, and the stop switch 50, performs a role lottery, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24.

The effect control unit 300 receives a signal from the game control unit 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the image display unit 84.
On the output side of the effect control means 300, a speaker 72 as the effect device 70, an image display unit 84, and an effect lamp 78 are connected.

  Although not particularly shown, the main board having the game control means 200 and the sub board having the effect control means 300 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the game control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the effect control means 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  Each of the game control means 200 and the effect control means 300 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

(Relationship between game control means 200 and effect control means 300)
The outline of the relationship between the game control means 200 (hereinafter also referred to as “main side”) and the production control means 300 (hereinafter also referred to as “sub side”) will be described. If the AT lottery is won, the main side will be notified that the AT lottery has been won. (Push order of correct answer) is notified. When the player operates in a specific operation mode, the main side recognizes that the AT lottery has been won, and the main side determines the correspondence between the BB type (symbol) and the like and the pressing order by lottery.
Next, the sub side notifies the corresponding pressing order based on the lottery result and the determination result on the main side.
In addition, on both the main side and the sub side, a table showing the correspondence relationship between the BB type (symbol) and the like and the pressing order is prepared in advance, and the main side uses a lottery to determine which table is used by lottery. May be communicated to the sub-side.

(Game control means 200)
The game control means 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a game result determination means 230, a game state control means 240, a normal game main side control means 250, a special game main side control means 260, and an advantageous game main side control means. 270, hopper control means 280 and transmission control means 290. Details of each means will be described later.
Note that all of these means may not be controlled by the game control means 200, but a part of them may be controlled by the effect control means 300, or the game control means 200 and the effect control means 300 cooperate. You may make it control.

The game control means 200 is for controlling a game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number (three) is set, the bet number is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel 62 in the previous game. After a lapse, all three reels 62 start to rotate.

In the present embodiment, when a role is roughly classified, a small role (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (a role that can start the next game without using a medal owned by the player, so-called replay) Role) and a transitional role (a role accompanied by a transition of the gaming state).
After starting the rotation of the reel 62, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the reel 62, a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the reel 62 is the reference position) is established. Then, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).
Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped.

  At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, a normal state that is generally or normally performed, and a bonus state, a specific state (RT state), and an advantageous game (in which the benefits given to the player can be larger than the normal state) AT state) is provided. The bonus state includes a bonus state (RBB) in which a so-called regular bonus (RBB) can be executed. The specific state includes a replay time gaming state (RT state) in which a so-called replay time (RT) can be executed. The advantageous game includes an assist replay time game state in which an assist time game state (AT state) capable of executing a so-called assist time (AT) and a so-called assist replay time (ART) in which AT and RT are combined. (ART state).

The replay time gaming state (RT state) is set such that the winning probability of the replaying combination (replaying combination) is higher (or lower) than the game in the normal state. This RT state is controlled by the specific state control means 242.
The assist time (AT) is a gaming state in which an assist is made to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the combination on the active line 86 by notifying the stop operation order of the stop switch 50, winning symbols, etc. . This AT relates to the effect (notification effect executed using the effect device 70), and is mainly controlled by the effect control means 300.
The assist replay time gaming state (ART state) is a combination of the AT state and the RT state.

The bonus state is a game that starts from the next game of the aligned game when a bonus transition combination as a transition combination is won and a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus transition combination is arranged on the active line 86.
In addition, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus transitional combination is not prepared on the active line 86 in the game at the time of winning, the bonus transitional combination of the symbol corresponding to the bonus transitional combination on the effective line 86 will be performed after the next game. It is effective to win the bonus transition until the combination is complete. Other combinations will be invalid after the next game if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is not available on the active line 86 in the game at the time of winning. The bonus state ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player during the bonus state exceeds a preset number.

In the present embodiment, a regular bonus (RBB) mainly controlled by the game control means 200 is provided as a bonus state. In the regular bonus state, winning of a small role is facilitated by increasing the winning probability of the small role.
The regular bonus state according to the present embodiment ends with a payout number exceeding 20. Of course, this termination condition is not limited to 20 sheets, and other sheets may be used.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is arranged on the active line 86, the medal will not be paid out, but in the next game, the bet number is automatically used without using the medal owned by the player. You can play games.

(Role lottery means 210)
The role lottery means 210 is a means provided in the game control means 200, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to the operation of the start switch 40. . The role lottery means 210 includes lottery data for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, and is stored in the ROM of the game control means 200. The role lottery means 210 compares predetermined lottery data with random numbers extracted from random numbers generated by predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won.
The process by the combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 11) described later.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means provided in the game control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each reel 62 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated.
Specifically, by controlling the drive motor of each reel 62, the number corresponding to the number of symbols predetermined in the rotation direction, in this embodiment, the range corresponding to the winning combination within the range of up to 4 frames. Is included, the drawing control is performed so that the symbol is aligned on the effective line 86, and the kicking control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not aligned on the effective line 86. .
Note that the processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 11) described later.

(Game result judging means 230)
The game result determination unit 230 is a unit included in the game control unit 200, and stores a combination of symbols on the active line 86 when all the reels 62 are stopped and determines a winning or the like. The processing by the game result determination unit 230 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 11) described later.

(Game state control means 240)
The gaming state control means 240 is for controlling the gaming state shown in FIG.
Specifically, the gaming state control means 240 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The gaming state control means 240 is not limited to the following means (1) to (3).
(1) Normal state control means 241
The normal state control means 241 controls the progress of the normal state.
Here, the normal state refers to a gaming state other than a replay time (RT state) by the specific state control means 242 described later and a bonus state (RBB) by the bonus state control means 243.
In the normal state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is set lower than the replay time (RT state).

(2) Specific state control means 242
The specific state control means 242 controls the progress of the specific state, in this embodiment, the replay time (RT state).

(3) Bonus state control means 243
The bonus state control means 243 controls the progress of the bonus state, in this embodiment, the bonus state (RBB).
Note that, during the bonus state (RBB), the winning probability of the re-gamer is set to “0”.

(Normal game main control means 250)
The normal game main side control means 250 is for controlling the normal game shown in FIG. 10 on the main side, that is, the game control means 200 side.
Specifically, the normal game main side control means 250 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
The gaming state control means 240 is not limited to the following means (1) to (3).
(1) Normal state control means 251
The normal state control means 251 is for controlling the normal state shown in FIG.
(2) Penalty control means 252
The penalty control means 252 is for controlling the penalty shown in FIG.

(Special game main side means 260)
The special game main side control means 260 is for controlling the special game shown in FIG. 10 on the main side.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the special game main control means 260 includes the following means.
The following (1) to (3) will be described later.
(1) Reel effect control means 261
(2) Operation mode lottery means 262
(3) Internal state transition means 263
The special game main-side control means 260 is not limited to the means (1) to (3) described above.

(Reel effect control means 261)
The reel effect control means 261 requires a player's operation, and continuously executes a reel effect with one unit from the rotation of the plurality of reels 62 to the pseudo stop as a unit.
“Player operation” includes operation of the start switch 40 and the three stop switches 50. When the start switch 40 is operated, rotation of a plurality of, for example, three reels 62 starts simultaneously. When one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the corresponding rotating reel 62 is pseudo-stopped and three reels 62 are rotated. When all the stop switches 50 are operated, all the rotations of the three reels 62 are pseudo-stopped.
The “player operation” is, for example, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40 and the stop switch 50, but is not limited to this, and when the reel effect is continuously executed a predetermined number of times, it is only the first time. The start switch 40 may be operated and the operation of the start switch 40 from the next time may be omitted, or the operation of the start switch 40 may be omitted regardless of the first time or the next time.

As the “pseudo stop”, the rotation of the reel 62 is stopped in a slightly vibrated state.
Note that the “pseudo stop” is a state in which the rotation of the reel 62 is slightly vibrated, but is not limited to this, and the player can generally recognize the state in which the symbol 61 of the reel 62 can be identified. The state may be sufficient, and the reel 62 may be reversed, or the rotation of the plurality of reels 62 may be synchronized.

As “continuous for a predetermined number of times”, for example, in the second individual preparation state of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 14, the reel effect is continuously executed up to 6 times.
In addition, as the “predetermined number of consecutive times”, the reel effect is executed up to 6 times continuously, but is not limited to this, and the reel effect may be executed continuously 2 to 5 times or 7 times or more. .

(Operation mode lottery means 262)
The operation mode lottery means 262 determines an operation mode of the stop switch 50 for shifting to each of a plurality of internal states.
Specifically, the operation mode lottery means 262 draws combinations of the operation mode of the stop switch 50 and the transition states respectively corresponding to a plurality of internal states as shown in FIGS. 12, 13 and 15 to 18. It is decided by. The lottery result of the operation mode is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 via the transmission control unit 290 described later.
In advance, a plurality of tables defining combinations of the operation mode of the stop switch 50 and transition states corresponding to a plurality of internal states are provided, and it is determined which table is used by lottery. It may be.

(Internal state transition means 263)
The internal state transition means 263 is for transitioning to the corresponding internal state when the operation mode of the stop switch 50 determined by the operation mode lottery means 262 is executed by the player.
Specifically, the internal state transition means 263 transitions from the common preparation state of the special game of FIG. 10 to the first and second individual preparation states, and transition from the first individual preparation state to the first advantageous state of the advantageous game. The transition from the second individual preparation state to the second advantageous state (first to fifth internal states) of the advantageous game is controlled.

(Advantageous game main side control means 270)
The advantageous game main side control means 270 is for controlling the internal state of the advantageous game on the main side, that is, the game control means 200 side.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the advantageous game main-side control means 270 includes the following means.
The advantageous game main side control means 270 is not limited to the following means (1) and (2).

(1) First advantageous state control means 271
The first advantageous state control means 271 controls the internal state of the first advantageous state of the advantageous game of FIG.

(2) Internal state main management means 272
The internal state main management means 272 manages the second advantageous game when the first to fourth internal states of the second advantageous state in FIG.
For this reason, the main side has the first to fifth internal states as the second advantageous game, the first to fourth internal states manage the second advantageous game by the main side, and the fifth internal state is managed by the sub side. Yes.

(Hopper control means 280)
The hopper control means 280 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the game result determination means 230. The hopper control means 290 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the game result determination means 230.
The processing by the hopper control means 280 is performed in step S15 (see FIG. 11) described later.

(Transmission control means 290)
Transmission control means 290 is for transmitting a signal to effect control means 300.

(Production control means 300)
The effect control means 300 is for controlling the effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control means 300 includes the reception control means 310, the normal game sub-side control means 320, the special game sub-side control means 330, and the advantageous game sub-side control means 340. Have. Details of the means will be described later. Note that all of these means may be controlled by the game control means 200 side without the effect control means 300 controlling them, or the game control means 200 and the effect control means 300 cooperate. You may make it control.

  More specifically, the production control means 300 outputs data for turning on / off the LED to an LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the production lamp 78, or produces a sound from the speaker 72. Video that outputs data defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output, or video that is output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the image display unit 84 Output data that defines the data.

(Reception control means 310)
The reception control means 310 receives a signal from the transmission control means 290.

(Normal game sub-side control means 320)
The normal game sub-side control means 320 controls the normal game shown in FIG.
Here, the normal game means a game state other than the special game and the advantageous game described later with reference to FIG.

(Special game sub-side control means 330)
The special game sub-side control means 330 controls the special game shown in FIG.

(Advantageous game sub-side control means 340)
The advantageous game sub-side control means 340 controls the advantageous game shown in FIG. 10, that is, the AT state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the advantageous game sub-side control means 340 includes the following means.
The advantageous game sub-side control means 330 is not limited to the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Advantageous game lottery means 341
The advantageous game lottery means 341 executes a lottery for shifting from a normal game to an advantageous game, and executes a so-called AT lottery.

(2) Notification control means 342
The notification control means 342 notifies the operation mode during the advantageous game.
In addition to this, the notification control means 342 causes the reel effecting means 261 to execute a predetermined number of reel effects on the condition that the advantageous game lottery means 341 is won, and in the predetermined number of reel effects, the internal state of the game control means 200 Is notified of the operation mode of the stop switch 50 for shifting to the internal state corresponding to the advantageous game won in the transition lottery by the advantageous game lottery means 341.

(3) Internal state sub-side management means 343
The internal state sub-side management means 343 manages the second advantageous game when the internal state main-side management means 272 is in the fifth internal state of the second advantageous state of FIG.
The management of the fifth internal state means that the main side has an internal state that is managed by the sub-side, and the fifth internal state is managed by the sub-side.

(Description of the gaming state managed on the gaming control means 200 side using FIG. 9)
FIG. 9 shows an example of the game state managed on the game control means 200 side.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a game state in which a game is performed in a general or normal manner controlled by the normal state control means 241.
When the bonus state (RBB) is won by the role lottery by the role lottery means 210 in the normal state, the normal state is shifted to the specific state (RT1).
The transition is performed by the game control means 200.
In the present embodiment, in the normal state, the bonus state (RBB) is set to be won within a few games, and the game state of the game control means 200 is a ratio of being played in the specific state (RT1). Is set to be large.

(Specific state (RT1))
The specific state (RT1) is a gaming state in which the re-game controlled by the specific state control means 242 is won with higher probability than the normal state.
When the combination of symbols (cherry, black 7, cherry) in the bonus state (RBB) in the bonus state (RBB) has been prepared in the specific state (RT1), the state shifts from RT1 to the bonus state (RBB).
In addition, during the specific state (RT1), the bonus state (RBB) is excluded from the role lottery of the role lottery means 210 so that the bonus state (RBB) is not won.
The transition is performed by the game control means 200.

(Bonus status (RBB))
The bonus state (RBB) is a gaming state in which a bonus state (RBB) controlled by the bonus state control means 243 is performed.
When a predetermined number, for example, 20 pieces are paid out in the bonus state (RBB), the bonus state (RBB) is shifted to the normal state.
The transition is performed by the game control means 200.

(Description of the game state mainly managed on the game control means 200 side using FIG. 10)
FIG. 10 shows an example of a gaming state that is mainly managed on the game control means 200 side and partly managed in cooperation with the effect control means 300.
The game state can be roughly classified into “normal game”, “advantageous game” that is more advantageous to the player than the above-mentioned normal game, and “special game” that is located between “normal game” and “advantageous game”. Broadly divided.

(Normal game)
Normal games are games other than “advantageous games” and “special games”, and are roughly classified into “normal state” and “penalty”.

(Normal state)
The normal state is a state other than a penalty, and after winning the transition lottery to the advantageous game in the normal state, winning the transitional role (AT role) and “correct” in the push order of the transitional role, Transition.

(penalty)
The penalty shifts when a pressing order other than the determined pressing order illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 18 is operated in a special game or an advantageous game, and then shifts to a normal state.

(Special game)
A special game is a game located between a “normal game” and an “advantageous game”, and is roughly divided into a “common preparation state”, a “first individual preparation state”, and a “second individual preparation state”.

(Common preparation state)
In the common preparation state, the reel effect is executed.
In the common preparation state, as shown in FIG. 12, the combination of the pressing order (for example, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the transition state (for example, the first individual preparation state and the second individual preparation state) are combined. The order of pushing corresponding to the selected advantageous game (first advantageous game, second advantageous game) is notified by lottery.

  In the pressing order, “R” means right stop switch R, “L” means left stop switch L, “C” means middle stop switch C, for example, “RLC” means right stop switch R, left stop switch C, respectively. L, meaning the operation order of the middle stop switch C. In addition, although two types of "RLC" and "RCL" were illustrated as a pushing order, it is not limited to these. For example, the “push order” in FIG. 12 may be plural.

  There are two types of transition states, for example, a first individual preparation state and a second individual preparation state, and the contents of the reel effect differ for each individual preparation state. In addition, although two types of the first and second individual preparation states are illustrated as the individual preparation states, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types are sufficient, and three or more types may be used.

In the reel production in the common preparation state, when the pressing order corresponding to the first individual preparation state is operated, the state shifts to the first individual preparation state.
Similarly, when the pressing order corresponding to the second individual preparation state is operated, the common preparation state shifts to the second individual preparation state.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to either the first individual preparation state or the second individual preparation state is operated, the common preparation state shifts to “penalty”.

(First individual preparation state)
In the first individual preparation state, a reel effect is executed.
In the first individual preparation state, as shown in FIG. 13, in the order of pushing (for example, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the transition state (for example, the character in the first advantageous state of the advantageous game) A combination with A to D states) is determined by lottery, and the push order corresponding to the state determined by lottery is notified when the individual preparation state transitions.
There are four types of transition states, for example, character A to D states, and the game characteristics and the like are common, and the appearing characters are different. Although four types of characters A to D are illustrated as characters, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types are sufficient, and two types, three types, or five or more types may be used.

Further, although four types of “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, and “RCL” are illustrated as the pressing order, the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of “pressing orders” may be assigned.
In the reel production in the first individual preparation state, when the pressing order corresponding to the character A state in the first advantageous state is operated, the special normal state is changed to the advantageous game, and the character in the first advantageous state in the advantageous game is displayed. Transition to A state. Similarly, when the pressing order corresponding to the character B state is operated, when the pressing order corresponding to the character C state is operated to the character B state, the pressing order corresponding to the character D state is changed to the character C state. When operated, the character D state is entered.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to any of the character A to D states is operated, the state shifts from the first individual preparation state to “penalty”.
The transition state is determined by lottery at the time of transition to the first individual preparation state, but may be determined at the time of transition lottery to advantageous games.

(Second individual preparation state)
In the second individual preparation state, a reel effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 14, the reel effect is composed of a plurality of reel effects, for example, a maximum of six reel effects, and the contents thereof are as follows. The contents of each reel production will be described later. In addition, although a maximum of six reel effects has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of times is sufficient, and the reel effects may be executed 2 to 5 times or 7 times or more.
(1) First time: a game in which “BB mode” is input in order of pushing (2) Second time: a game in which “BB character” is input in the order of pressing (3) Third time: “BB symbol (type of BB)” Games that are entered in the order of pressing (4) 4th: Games that input “reel effect” in the order of pressing (5) 5th: Games that aim at the “BB symbol” (6) Sixth: Games that aim at the “BB symbol” again

(First reel production)
The first reel production is a game in which “BB mode” is selected in the order of pressing.
“BB” is an abbreviation for big bonus, and in this embodiment, means “second advantageous state” of “advantageous game”.
In the first reel production, as shown in FIG. 15, the combination of the pressing order (for example, “CRL”, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the BB mode (for example, different from BB modes 1 to 3) is selected by lottery. The push order corresponding to the mode determined by lottery at the start of the first reel production is notified.
When operated in the pressing order corresponding to any one of the BB modes 1 to 3, the BB mode of the second advantageous game is fixed and the process proceeds to the second reel effect.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to any of the BB modes 1 to 3 is operated, the state shifts from the second individual preparation state to “penalty”.

The “BB mode” means an initial mode, and there are a plurality of types, for example, three types of BB modes 1 to 3, and game characteristics such as a security game (hereinafter, “game” is also referred to as “G”) for each BB mode. ) Different numbers.
In addition, although three types of “CRL”, “RLC”, and “RCL” are illustrated as the pressing order, the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of “pressing orders” may be assigned. In addition, although three types of BB modes 1 to 3 are exemplified as the “BB mode”, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be sufficient as long as there are two or more types.

(Second reel production)
The second reel effect is a game in which “BB character” is selected in the order of pressing.
In the second reel effect, as shown in FIG. 16, the pressing order (for example, “LRC”, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the BB character (for example, BB characters 1 to 5). A combination with the character determined by the lottery is notified at the start of the second reel production.
When operated in the pressing order corresponding to any one of the characters 1 to 5, the character of the second advantageous game is determined and the process proceeds to the third reel effect.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to any of the characters 1 to 5 is operated, the state shifts from the second individual preparation state to “penalty”.
The BB character 1 is used in the first internal state of FIG. For example, the BB character 2 is used in the second internal state, the BB character 3 is used in the third internal state, the BB character 4 is used in the fourth internal state, and the BB character 5 is used in the fifth internal state.
In addition, although five types of “LRC”, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, and “RCL” are illustrated as the pressing order, the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of “pressing orders” may be assigned. Good. Moreover, although five types of BB characters 1-5 were illustrated as "BB character", it is not limited to this, It is sufficient if there are two or more, and it is good also as 2-4 types or 6 types or more. Furthermore, the combination of a BB character and an internal state is not limited to what was illustrated.

(3rd reel production)
The third reel effect is a game in which “BB symbol” (type of BB) is selected in the order of pressing.
In the third reel production, as shown in FIG. 17, the pressing order (for example, “LRC”, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the BB symbol (for example, BB symbol 1 to 5). A combination with the BB symbol determined by the lottery at the start of the third reel production is notified.
When operated in the pressing order corresponding to any of the BB symbols 1 to 5, the BB symbol targeted by the fifth reel production described later is determined, and the process proceeds to the fourth reel production.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to any of the BB symbols 1 to 5 is operated, the state shifts from the second individual preparation state to “penalty”.

As the BB symbol 1, for example, the symbol “red 7” is assigned. In addition, as the BB symbol 2, for example, the symbol “blue 7”, the symbol BB symbol 3 as “white 7”, the symbol BB 4 as “black 7”, and the symbol BB 5 as “red 7, blue”. “7, White 7” symbol combinations are assigned.
In addition, although five types of “LRC”, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, and “RCL” are illustrated as the pressing order, the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of “pressing orders” may be assigned. Good. Moreover, although 5 types of BB symbols 1-5 were illustrated as "BB symbol", it is not limited to this, It is sufficient if it is plural, and it is good also as 2-4 types or 6 types or more.

(Fourth reel production)
The fourth reel production is a game in which “reel production” is selected in the order of pressing.
In the fourth reel production, as shown in FIG. 18, the pushing order (for example, “LRC”, “CLR”, “CRL”, “RLC”, “RCL”) and the reel production (for example, reel production 1 to 5). And the combination of the second and second reel effects is notified, and the pressing order corresponding to the reel effects determined by the lottery is notified at the start of the fourth reel effect.
When operated in the pressing order corresponding to one of the reel effects 1 to 5, the reel effect to be executed in the fifth reel effect to be described later is determined, and the process shifts to the fifth reel effect.
When a pressing order that does not correspond to any of the reel effects 1 to 5 is operated, the second individual preparation state shifts to “penalty”.

(Reel production 1)
The reel effect 1 is executed as follows: “Aim for 7 → 7 aligned” or “Aim for 7 → 7 Loss → Aim for 7 → Align 7”. Specifically, when the reel effect 1 is selected in the fourth reel effect, the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect on the image display unit 84 in the fifth reel effect. Only when the letter “Aim 7” is displayed and the stop switch 50 is operated for the symbol “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production in the reel production concerned. There are three “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production, and the internal is determined from the second individual preparation state to the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game second advantage state. Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states corresponding to the state. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated for a symbol other than “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production in the fifth reel production, a so-called “tempe” That is, up to two “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect are arranged, but “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the last reel effect. The pattern of If there are not three “7” symbols in the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the fourth reel production in the fifth reel production, the process proceeds to the sixth reel production and the third reel production. The symbols of “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the above will be arranged in a so-called 20-frame slide that can draw in 20 symbols at the maximum. When three “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the fourth reel production are prepared, the inside determined in the second individual preparation state from the second individual preparation state to the second advantageous state of the advantageous game Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states corresponding to the state.

(Reel production 2)
As for reel production 2, “aiming for 7 → 7 aligned → promotion to blue 7” is executed. Specifically, in the fifth reel effect, a character “aiming at 7” of a color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect is displayed on the image display unit 84. In the reel effect, “7 When the stop switch 50 is operated aiming at the symbol “”, after the three symbols “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production are arranged, the symbol “blue 7” The second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game from the second individual preparation state in the state of being aligned (“promotion to blue 7”), that is, the state being promoted to “BB2” Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated for a symbol other than “7” in the fifth reel production, the color “7” corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production is displayed. After the symbols are aligned in a so-called 20-frame slide, the state of “Blue 7” is aligned (“Promotion to Blue 7”), the state is promoted to “BB2”, the relevant game of the advantageous game from the second individual preparation state Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states of the second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the two individual preparation states.

(Reel production 3)
The reel production 3 is executed as follows: “Aim for 7 → 7 completes → promote to white 7”. Specifically, in the fifth reel effect, a character “aiming at 7” of a color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect is displayed on the image display unit 84. In the reel effect, “7 When the stop switch 50 is operated aiming at the symbol “”, after the three symbols “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production are arranged, the symbol “white 7” is displayed. The second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game from the second individual preparation state in the state of being aligned (“Promotion to White 7”), that is, the state being promoted to “BB3” Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated for a symbol other than “7” in the fifth reel production, the color “7” corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production is displayed. After the symbols are aligned in a so-called 20-frame slide, the “white 7” symbol is aligned (“promoted to white 7”), and the state is promoted to “BB3”, and the advantageous game from the second individual preparation state Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states of the second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the two individual preparation states.

(Reel production 4)
The reel production 4 is executed as follows: “Aim for 7 → align 7 → promote to black 7”. Specifically, in the fifth reel effect, a character “aiming at 7” of a color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect is displayed on the image display unit 84. In the reel effect, “7 When the stop switch 50 is operated aiming at the symbol “”, after the three symbols “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production are arranged, the symbol “black 7” is displayed. The second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game from the first individual preparation state in the state of being aligned (“promotion to black 7”), that is, the state promoted to “BB4” Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated for a symbol other than “7” in the fifth reel production, the color “7” corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production is displayed. After the symbols are aligned in a so-called 20-frame slide, the “Black 7” symbol is aligned (“Promoted to Black 7”), and the status of “BB3” is promoted from the second individual preparation state. Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states of the second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the two individual preparation states.

(Reel production 5)
The reel production 5 is executed as follows: “Aim for 7 → 7 ready → Promote to“ Red 7, Blue 7, White 7 ””. Specifically, in the fifth reel effect, a character “aiming at 7” of a color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect is displayed on the image display unit 84. In the reel effect, “7 When the stop switch 50 is operated aiming at the symbol “”, after three symbols “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production are prepared, “red 7, blue 7, When the combination of symbols of “White 7” is complete (“Promote to“ Red 7, Blue 7, White 7 ””), that is, promoted to “SBB”, the second of the advantageous game from the first individual preparation state The process proceeds to one of the first to fifth internal states of the second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the individual preparation state. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated for a symbol other than “7” in the fifth reel production, the color “7” corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production is displayed. After the symbols are aligned in a so-called 20-frame slide, the combination of the symbols “Red 7, Blue 7, White 7” is aligned (“Promotion to“ Red 7, Blue 7, White 7 ””), “SBB” In the promoted state, the state shifts from the second individual preparation state to any one of the first to fifth internal states of the second advantageous state corresponding to the internal state determined in the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game.

(5th reel production)
The fifth reel production is a game aimed at the “BB symbol”. Specifically, in the fifth reel production, the image display unit 84 displays a character “aiming at 7” in a color corresponding to the BB symbol decided in the third reel production, and is confirmed in the fourth reel production. When the reel production is reel production 1, only when the stop switch 50 is operated aiming at the symbol “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production in the reel production. There are three “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production, and it is determined from the second individual preparation state to the second individual preparation state of the advantageous game second advantage state. If the reel production determined in the fourth reel production is the reel production 2 to 5 in any of the first to fifth internal states corresponding to the internal state, and the stop switch 50 is operated, 3 Confirmed with the reel production After three “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol are arranged, the combinations of the BB symbols corresponding to the reel effects 2 to 5 are all prepared. From the second individual preparation state, the second advantageous state of the advantageous game To any one of the first to fifth internal states corresponding to the internal state determined in the second individual preparation state. In contrast, the reel effect determined in the fourth reel effect is reel effect 1, and in the fifth reel effect, a symbol other than “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect is displayed. When the stop switch 50 is operated with the aim, the so-called “tempered pie”, that is, up to two “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production, is the last 3 The symbol “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined by the reel production of the second time is not aligned. In the fifth reel effect, if three symbols “7” of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel effect are not prepared, the process proceeds to the sixth reel effect.

(6th reel production)
The sixth reel production is a game aiming at the “BB symbol” again. Specifically, in the sixth reel production, the “7” symbol of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production is aligned in a so-called 20-frame slide that can draw in up to 20 symbols. It becomes. When three “7” symbols of the color corresponding to the BB symbol determined in the third reel production are prepared, the internal determined in the second individual preparation state from the second individual preparation state to the second advantageous state of the advantageous game Transition to one of the first to fifth internal states corresponding to the state.

(Advantageous game)
The advantageous game is a game more advantageous to the player than the “normal game”, and “AT” is executed by the effect control means 300. The advantageous games are roughly classified into a “first advantageous state” and a “second advantageous state”.

(First advantageous state)
The first advantageous state shifts from the “first individual preparation state” and is roughly divided into a “character A state”, a “character B state”, a “character C state”, and a “character D state”.
In addition, although the 1st advantageous state was divided roughly into 4 types, it is not limited to this, A sufficient number may be sufficient and it may divide into 2 types, 3 types, or 5 types or more.
At the start, the so-called guaranteed number of games, that is, the minimum number of games, is determined by lottery. Basically, when the minimum number of games is consumed, the game is finished and the normal game state is entered.

(Second advantageous state)
The second advantageous state shifts from the “second individual preparation state” and is roughly divided into a “main-side management state” and a “sub-side management state”.
In the second advantageous state, the contents selected in the second individual preparation state, for example, the BB mode, the BB character, etc. are used to select first to fifth internal states having different game characteristics, which will be described later, and the game proceeds. The

(Main management state)
The main-side management state refers to a game state managed by the game control means 200 in FIG.
The main-side management state is roughly divided into “first internal state”, “second internal state”, “third internal state”, and “fourth internal state”. The first to fourth internal states are games having different game characteristics.
In addition, although the main side management state was divided roughly into four types, it is not limited to this, A plurality may be sufficient and it may divide into two types, three types, or five types or more.

(First internal state)
The first internal state is characterized by an advantageous game stock, and when a stock lottery is won, a 1G series (7 assortments) by reel production is performed. In the first internal state, a specified number of lotteries are executed at the start, and when the number of ATs of the small role with payout reaches the specified number of times, the first internal state is ended, and a sub-side management state “5th” is described later. A transition is made from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game via the “internal state”.

(Second internal state)
The second internal state is characterized by a change in the initial game G number, and is equipped with a high probability zone with the G number added. In the second internal state, at the start, an initial game number lottery is executed, while the initial game number is being digested, a transition lottery to the G-probable high probability zone is performed. The game proceeds to the probability zone, and an extra lottery is executed, and the acquired additional game number is added to the remaining game number. The second internal state ends when the remaining number of games is exhausted, and shifts from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game via a “fifth internal state” of the sub-side management state described later.

(3rd internal state)
Similar to the second internal state, the third internal state is characterized by an initial G number change. In the third internal state, at the start, the continuation rate lottery and the continuation guarantee frequency lottery are executed, and the initial G number with reel effect is added until the continuation lottery based on the determined continuation rate is not won. The continuous lottery is not won until the determined number of continuous guarantees.
In addition, while the initial number of games is being consumed, it is possible to add the number of remaining games, and if it is decided to add, the continuation rate and the number of continuation guarantees are determined and determined as at the start. Until the continuation lottery based on the continuation rate is not won, the remaining number of games accompanied by the reel effect is added.
The third internal state ends when the remaining number of games is exhausted, and shifts from an advantageous game to a normal state of a normal game via a “fifth internal state” of a sub-side management state described later.

(4th internal state)
In the fourth internal state, the initial number of games is fixed, and at the start, the so-called ceiling of the number of times of rewind lottery, that is, the upper limit number is determined by lottery, and the initial number of games is rewinded at the time of specific role selection while digesting Is executed, and when the rewind lottery is won, an initial game is newly set. The initial number of games is newly set even when the number of times of rewind lottery has reached the upper limit. The fourth internal state ends when the initial number of games is exhausted, and shifts from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game via a “fifth internal state” of the sub-side management state described later.

(Sub-side management status)
The sub-side management state is a state managed by the sub-side when the main side is in the fifth internal state, and includes “fifth internal state”.
The “fifth internal state” has different game characteristics from the first to fourth internal states described above.
In addition, although the 5th internal state was illustrated as a sub side management state, it is not limited to one type, It is good also as multiple types.

(5th internal state)
For the fifth internal state, the BB character 5 selected in the second individual preparation state is used. The BB character 5 includes a plurality of types, for example, four types of BB characters a to d, and one type is determined by a bonus character determination lottery in the second individual preparation state.
In addition, although four types of BB characters a to d are illustrated as the BB characters, the BB characters are not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be sufficient, and two types, three types, or five types or more may be used.
The games 1 to 4 using the BB characters a to d have different game characteristics.

(Game 1 using BB character a)
The game 1 using the BB character a is characterized by the difference number management. When the game 1 is started, the initial number determination lottery is executed, the initial number is determined, the initial number is determined, the number addition lottery is executed during the digestion of the initial number, and the acquired additional number is set as the remaining number to add. The game 1 ends when the remaining number is consumed, and shifts from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game.

(Game 2 using BB character b)
The game 2 using the BB character b is characterized by so-called punk. At the start of the game 2, the security G number determination lottery is executed, the initial guarantee G number is determined, the guarantee G number is added while the guarantee G number is consumed, the lottery is executed, and the acquired additional security G number remains. Add to guarantee G number. The game 2 executes the punk lottery when the remaining guaranteed G number is consumed, ends when the winning is won, and shifts from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game.

(Game 3 using BB character c)
The game 3 using the BB character c is characterized by a so-called loop. In the game 3, the initial game number is fixed, the initial continuation point determination lottery is executed while the initial game number is consumed, and the continuation point addition lottery is executed while the game 3 is continued, and the acquired continuation points are added. . Whether or not to continue the game 3 is determined based on the continuation point after the initial number of games is consumed. If it is determined that the game 3 is not to be continued, the game is ended, and the normal game is shifted from the advantageous game to the normal state.

(Game 4 using BB character d)
The game 4 using the BB character d has a so-called stock feature. In the game 4, the initial number of games is fixed, the stock addition lottery is executed while the initial number of games is consumed, and the acquired additional stock is added to the remaining stock number. The game 4 ends when the remaining number of games and the stock are consumed, and shifts from the advantageous game to the normal state of the normal game.

(Explanation of schematic flowchart for explaining the flow of the game using FIG. 11)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, the game control process which the game control means 200 performs for every game is demonstrated.
First, in step S10, a betting number setting process is performed. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the game control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets. In the present embodiment, the prescribed bet number is three. For this reason, when a predetermined number of bets is set, the process proceeds to the next step S11. If the predetermined number of bets has not been set, the process stays at that step.

  In step S11, the game control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the game control means 200 makes it impossible to set the bet number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step S11.

  In step S12, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. At this time, the result of the role lottery is transmitted from the game control means 200 to the effect control means 300. When the combination lottery process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

  In step S13, rotation variation processing of the reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the game control means 200 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each reel 62. Be made. The stop operation order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the game control means 200. Then, it is read out in the subsequent processing. Here, when the stop operation of the third stop switch 50 is performed, the rotation stop information of all the reels 62 is transmitted from the game control means 200 to the effect control means 300. When the rotation variation process for all the reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the game result determination means 230 performs a determination process such as winning a prize as to whether or not a combination of symbols having a predetermined combination is aligned on the effective line 86 with respect to the combination of symbols on the effective line 86. Here, the determination result data of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the game control means 200 to the effect control means 300. When the determination process ends, the process proceeds to the next step S15.
In step S15, the hopper control means 290 performs a payout process corresponding to the determination result of the game result determination means 230. Note that if the result of the determination is that payout is not required, payout processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.

(Supplementary explanation of the embodiment)
The above-described embodiment includes features including the following technical idea.
(1) First Feature Point (1-1) Configuration of First Feature Point The first feature point is as follows.
First, the gaming machine (10) has the following configuration.
(1) Reel (62)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reel (62) can display a plurality of symbols (61) in a variable manner.
(2) Start switch (40)
The start switch (40) is for starting rotation of the symbol (61) of the reel (62) by the player's operation.
(3) Stop switch (50)
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the stop switch (50) is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels (62), and after the start of rotation of the symbols (61) of the plurality of reels (62), This is for individually stopping the rotation state of the symbol (61) of the reel (62) by operation, and there are a plurality of them.
(4) Game control means (200)
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the game control means (200) includes a drive source (for example, a motor (not shown) of a hopper unit 24) of a plurality of reels (62), a start switch (40), and a stop switch (50). Are connected to each other to control the progress of the game.
(5) Production control means (300)
The effect control means (300) controls the effect based on the signal from the game control means (200).

Second, the gaming machine (10) has a normal game and a plurality of advantageous games that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game.
Thirdly, the game control means (200) has at least a plurality of internal states corresponding to a plurality of advantageous games.
Fourth, the game control means (200) has the following configuration.
(6) Reel rendering means (261)
The reel effecting means (261) requires a player's operation, and continuously executes a reel effect of one unit from the rotation to the pseudo stop of the plurality of reels (62) for a predetermined number of times.
Fifth, the production control means (300) has the following configuration.
(7) Advantageous game lottery means (341)
The advantageous game lottery means (341) executes a transition lottery from the normal game to the advantageous game.
(8) Notification control means (342)
On the condition that the advantageous game lottery means (341) is won, the reel effecting means (261) executes a predetermined number of reel effects, and in the predetermined number of reel effects, the internal state of the game control means (200) is changed to the advantageous game. The operation mode of the stop switch (50) for shifting to the internal state corresponding to the advantageous game won in the shift lottery by the lottery means (341) is notified.

(1-2) Correspondence Relationship between First Feature Point and Embodiment The correspondence relationship between the first feature point and the embodiment is as follows.
Here, as the “plurality of symbols (61)”, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, 20 symbols are exemplified.
Here, as the “plurality of reels (62)”, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, three reels (64, 66, 68) are illustrated.
Here, as the “plurality of stop switches (50)”, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, three stop switches (L, C, R) are illustrated.
Here, “based on a signal from the game control means (200)” means a one-way signal transmitted from the game control means (200) toward the effect control means (300).
Here, as “a plurality of advantageous games”, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, five types of advantageous games corresponding to the first to fifth internal states are illustrated.
Here, as "a plurality of internal states", for example, as shown in FIG. 10, five types of first to fifth internal states are illustrated.
Here, “requires player operation” means, for example, the operation of the start switch (40) and the stop switch (50).
Here, as the “pseudo stop”, for example, a slight vibration is caused in a stop state.
Here, “reel effect is continuously executed a predetermined number of times” is exemplified by a maximum of “6 times” as shown in FIG. 14, for example. The maximum “six times” means, for example, that there may be a transition from “fifth” to “advantageous games”.
Here, “subject to the winning of the advantageous game lottery means (341) .... notifying the operation mode of the stop switch (50)” may be “notifying” in the case of non-winning, This means that it is not necessary to do so, and this embodiment does not notify.

(1-3) Variations of the first feature point Variations of the first feature point are as follows.
Here, 20 symbols are exemplified as the “plurality of symbols (61)”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be “2 to 19 symbols” or “21 symbols” or more.
Here, the three reels (64, 66, 68) are exemplified as the “plurality of reels (62)”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be “2” or “4” or more.
Here, the three stop switches (L, C, R) are exemplified as the “plural stop switches (50)”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and similarly to the reel (62), “two” or The number may be “4” or more, or may be different from the number of reels (62).
Here, as “a plurality of advantageous games”, five types of advantageous games corresponding to the first to fifth internal states are exemplified, but not limited to this, “2 to 4 types” or “6 types” or more It is good.
Here, as the “plural internal states”, five types of the first to fifth internal states are illustrated, but not limited to this, “2 to 4 types” or “6 types” as in the advantageous game. It may be as described above, or may be different from the number of advantageous games.
Here, as “requires player operation”, the operation of the start switch (40) and the stop switch (50) is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel effect is continuously executed a predetermined number of times. In this case, the start switch (40) may be operated only at the first time, and the operation of the start switch (40) after the next time may be omitted. Further, although the start switch (40) and the stop switch (50) are illustrated as the operation switches, the present invention is not limited to these, and although not illustrated, a chance switch connected to the sub-control means (300) may be used. Good.
Here, as the “pseudo stop”, for example, the slight vibration in the stop state is illustrated, but is not limited thereto, and the player can generally recognize the symbol (61) of the reel (62) and is visually recognizable. The state may be sufficient, and the reel (62) may be reversed, or the rotation of the plurality of reels (62) may be synchronized.
Here, the “reel effect is continuously performed a predetermined number of times” has been exemplified as a maximum of “6 times”, but is not limited to this, and a plurality of times is sufficient, and “2-5 times” or “ 7 times "or more may be continued.

(1-4) Effects of First Feature Point The effects of the first feature point are as follows.
That is, according to the first feature point, for example, in the AT role or replay, the reel effect that does not require insertion of medals by correctly answering once to the operation mode of the stop switch (hereinafter referred to as “push order”). The internal state can be shifted according to the pressing order while the reel effect is continuously executed a predetermined number of times.
As a result, according to the first feature point, there is no increase or decrease in medals during the reel production, and the order of pressing can be input multiple times without being influenced by the result of the lottery. There is an advantage that even if there are a plurality of states, it is possible to shift without reducing the medal.

(2) Second feature point (2-1) Configuration of second feature point The second feature point is as follows in addition to the first feature point described above.
That is, the game control means (200) determines the operation mode of the stop switch (50) for transitioning to each of the plurality of internal states, and the signal of the determined operation mode of the stop switch (50) is the effect control means (300).

(2-2) Operational Effect of Second Feature Point The second characteristic point has the following operational effect in addition to the above-described operational effect of the first feature point.
That is, according to the second feature point, the operation mode of the stop switch can be determined by the game control means (200), and the result can be transmitted to the effect control means and used for notifying the operation mode. .

(3) Third feature point (3-1) Configuration of third feature point The third feature point is as follows in addition to the second feature point described above.
That is, the game control means (200) terminates a predetermined number of reel effects by the reel effect means (261) when an operation mode other than the determined operation mode of the stop switch (50) is executed by the player. It is.

(3-2) Effect of third feature point The third feature point has the following effect in addition to the effect of the second feature point described above.
That is, according to the third feature point, when the player does not follow the operation mode of the stop switch determined by the game control means (200), the reel effect of a predetermined number of times can be ended even in the middle.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Hopper unit 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet 30
34 Max bet switch 36 Checkout switch
38 Medal slot 40 Start switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit
61 design 62 reel
63 Reel tape 64 Left reel
66 Middle reel 68 Right reel
70 Production equipment 72 Speaker
74 Upper speaker 76 Lower speaker
78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display means 86 Effective line
100 Electronic control means
200 Game control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Game result judgment means
240 Game state control means 241 Normal state control means
242 Specific state control means 243 Bonus state control means
250 Normal game main side control means
251 Normal state control means 252 Penalty control means
260 Special game main control means 261 Reel effect means
262 Operation mode lottery means 263 Internal state transition means
270 Internal state main side management means
271 First advantageous state control means 272 Internal state main side management means
280 Hopper control means 290 Transmission control means
300 Production control means 310 Reception control means
320 Normal game sub-side control means 330 Special game sub-side control means
340 Advantageous game sub-side control 341 Advantageous game lottery means
342 Notification control means 343 Internal state sub-side management means

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols,
A start switch for starting the rotation of the symbol of the reel by a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for individually stopping the rotation state of the symbols of the reels by an operation of a player after the start of rotation of the symbols of the plurality of reels;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, connected to the drive sources of the plurality of reels, the start switch and the stop switch, respectively.
Production control means for controlling the production based on the signal from the game control means,
In a gaming machine having a normal game and a plurality of advantageous games that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game,
The game control means includes
Having at least a plurality of internal states corresponding to the plurality of advantageous games,
Reel production means that requires a player's operation and performs a reel production in which a unit from the rotation of the plurality of reels to a pseudo stop is executed a predetermined number of times,
The production control means includes
Advantageous game lottery means for executing a transition lottery from the normal game to the advantageous game;
On the condition that the advantageous game lottery means is won, the reel effecting means executes the predetermined number of reel effects, and in the predetermined number of reel effects, the internal state of the game control means is determined by the advantageous game lottery means. Notification control means for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch for shifting to the internal state corresponding to the advantageous game won in the transition lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The game control means includes
Determining an operation mode of the stop switch for shifting to each of the plurality of internal states, and transmitting a signal of the determined operation mode of the stop switch to the effect control means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game control means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, when an operation mode other than the determined operation mode of the stop switch is executed by a player, a predetermined number of reel effects are ended by the reel effect unit.

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