JP5865571B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game operation control of a rotating type gaming machine.

  In general, a spinning-type game machine performs a lottery (internal lottery) related to a combination and starts a unit game by starting to rotate a plurality of spinning cylinders with various designs of the spinning device. A unit game (one game) is completed by generating a winning according to the combination of symbols when the trunk is stopped. During this unit game, winning a winning combination by internal lottery does not immediately confirm the winning. The player carefully obtains a payout (for example, a predetermined number of game medals) when the display mode that is the game result becomes a specific display mode by carefully performing the eye pressing operation or the pressing order operation. Can do.

  In this type of revolving game machine, when a winning combination with a payout of a game medal is won, a predetermined payout appearance (for example, a medal payout sound) appears as the game medal is paid out. (For example, the following patent document 1).

JP 2011-130817 A

  By the way, in recent years, a combination of symbols (a winning combination) in which a winning is allowed by winning is determined, and a symbol combination (for example, a pressing order) for stopping each of the drums is obtained in accordance with a stop operation procedure (for example, pushing order). A winning combination) or a combination of symbols with less dividends (unfavorable winning combination) is derived and displayed as a game result, and a push order regulation combination with different winning combinations according to the stop operation procedure is provided. When the so-called AT (assist time) occurs, the mainstream is to enrich the game contents by acquiring an advantageous winning combination with a high payout.

  When providing the push order regulation combination as described above, for example, due to game play, the dividend of the disadvantageous winning combination is remarkably reduced (for example, the dividend is one game medal), and the disadvantageous winning combination is frequently used during normal gaming. There is a model of a type that wins, but it is difficult to win an advantageous winning combination when no AT occurs, and when the AT occurs, the advantageous winning combination can be frequently won to give a player a large profit. Such disadvantageous winning roles do not contribute much to the profits of the players, and therefore, there are many players who are not interested in winning the disadvantaged winning roles, and even such roles are paid out. If you make them appear one by one, you will be distracted by their payout appearance, and it will be very troublesome for the player to proceed with the game.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a swivel-type gaming machine that can reduce the troublesomeness of a player regarding payout appearance relating to a specific game result.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) a game result display means (rotor apparatus 210) having a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and for deriving and displaying a gaming result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each spinning cylinder;
Starting means (rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11) for starting rotation of each cylinder under a unit game start condition by setting a plurality of betting numbers as a prescribed betting number for a unit game using a game value;
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c) provided corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinders;
In response to the starting operation of the starting means, a lottery means (main control unit 400 (S16 in FIG. 8)) for performing lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination;
Stop control means (main control unit 400 (S18 in FIG. 8) for stopping the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result in response to the stop operation of the stop means. )When,
In accordance with the game result, game value giving means (such as the hopper unit 500, the main control unit 400 (S20 in FIG. 8)) for giving game value,
Production control means (production control unit 410) for controlling the production of production-related effects to the production means;
In the rotary type gaming machine provided with
The effect control means is a payout appearance control means (effect control unit 410 (FIG. 17 to FIG. 17) that can control the appearance of the payout appearance corresponding to the addition of game value by the game value giving means as the effect by the effect means. 18))
When the payout appearance control means derives and displays the first combination of symbols (for example, 9 AT roles) accompanied by the provision of a first predetermined number of game values equal to or greater than the prescribed bet number as the game result , While the payout appearance appears, a second symbol combination (for example, one AT role) with a second predetermined number of game values less than the prescribed bet number is derived as the game result. When displayed, control is performed so that the payout appearance does not appear (production control unit 410 (FIGS. 17 to 18)),
This is a spinning machine.

(2) A part of the plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on each drum is configured so as to be visually recognized, and a symbol visual recognition in which a plurality of established lines for informing a combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result is formed. It has a window part (rotator visual recognition part 3),
Each of the symbol types in each cylinder includes the same symbol (for example, the bell symbol (the symbol array band 200 in FIG. 2)),
When the combination of the second symbols is derived and displayed as the game result, the same symbol alignment is not derived and displayed on any established line of the symbol viewing window (for example, an effective winning line) And the same type of symbols are not derived and displayed on the pseudo winning line)
The above described spinning machine according to (1) above.

(3) When the combination of the second symbols is derived and displayed as the game result, the game value granting means, as the second predetermined number of game value grants, provides a single game value (for example, , One game medal)
The above described spinning machine according to (1) or (2), wherein

(4) The payout appearance is an effect mode using at least one of a light effect by a light emitting unit, a sound effect by a sound output unit, and an image display effect by an image display unit as an effect by the effect unit.
The above described spinning machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of a player regarding payout appearance relating to a specific game result.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence band which the spinning cylinder of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention has. It is a control block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing circuit configurations of a main control board and an effect control board shown in FIG. 3. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the combination (Lottery object combination, winning combination etc.) provided in the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning line of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the combination of the symbol established on a winning line. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the medal payout number monitoring process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the payout medal count process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the received command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of all the trunk stops in the effect process at the time of the winning information command reception in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the paying command reception effect process in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The first display window 3 on the lower side is a rotator visual recognition unit, and the rotator 5a, 5b, and 5c (hereinafter referred to as “the rotator 5a” is arranged on the side of the rotator device 210 and three in a row. The left spinning cylinder 5a ”, the spinning cylinder 5b are referred to as“ middle spinning cylinder 5b ”, and the spinning cylinder 5c is referred to as“ right spinning cylinder 5c ”). It is provided as follows. A total of 9 symbols (for example, 3 (column direction) × 3 (row direction) matrix-like range: see FIG. 6) can be visually recognized through the rotating wheel visual recognition unit 3. It has become. In the present embodiment, about nine symbols are visible through the rotary visual recognizing unit 3, but at least if a combination of symbols stopped on the effective pay line described later is visible, The number of visually recognizable symbols is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate according to game play. For example, if there are three revolving cylinders, 1 to 4 (column direction) × 3 (row direction (for the number of revolving cylinders)) about 3 to 12 symbols should be visible. Can do.

  On the back side of the rotator, backlight means (design irradiation backlight LED (design irradiator (not shown))) for irradiating the symbols displayed on the rotator visual recognition unit 3 from the inside of each rotator is formed. In this embodiment, in order to illuminate nine symbols that can be visually recognized through the rotator visual recognition unit 3, nine symbol illumination backlight LEDs are provided for each rotator. .

  In the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, a symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed is formed on the outer periphery, and a game result is derived and displayed by combining the symbols at the time of stopping each spinning cylinder It has become so.

<Pattern Arrangement Band 200: FIG. 2>
FIG. 2 shows an example of the symbol arrangement band 200 included in each of the drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. The “1ST” symbol arrangement band shown in the figure corresponds to the left rotating cylinder 5a, the “2ND” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the middle rotating cylinder 5b, and the “3RD” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the right rotating cylinder 5c.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200, symbols (component element symbols) for configuring symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination (winning winning combination) by the internal lottery are displayed. In the symbol type of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, for example, seven types of symbols of red 7, blue 7, RP, bell, watermelon, BAR and cherry are displayed. A total of 21 frames are arranged in the rotation direction, and frame numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in the order of symbol arrangement.

  These spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are rotationally driven by spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 3), each of which is a pulse motor, whereby each symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Each spinning cylinder is not limited to a mechanical spinning cylinder that is rotated and stopped using an electric drive source such as a spinning cylinder drive motor, and is displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device 6 described later. It may be a dramatic rotator that is rotated or stopped on the image. Further, the number of drums is not limited to three, and can be changed as appropriate according to game play, such as two or four.

  A single winning line (middle horizontal line: see FIG. 6) is displayed in the rotary visual recognition unit 3 so as to cross here. The number and form of the winning line 3a are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved, and the arrangement arrangement of symbols in the symbol arrangement band, the type of symbol, the component component symbol of the role, and the spinning cylinder It can be appropriately changed depending on the relationship of the stop control mode (retraction control described later) and the like.

  The above winning line is treated as valid when a bet amount for a unit game (one game) is set. On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) that has been validated, the combination of the symbols that stop when each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is stopped becomes the symbol combination that corresponds to the winning combination. In this case, a game value corresponding to the combination of symbols is given to the player. For example, when a winning combination with a game medal payout is won and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the effective pay line (the symbol combination that is determined in advance as a combination necessary for acquiring the gaming value) Is displayed as a game result), the hopper unit 500 (see FIG. 3) in the gaming machine housing 1 is operated, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. This game medal is necessary when the player starts the game and can be said to have game value. If there are a plurality of winning lines, the number of lines treated as valid can be changed according to the number of bets (the number of bets (BET)) for a unit game (one game).

  Further, the second display window 4 provided on the upper side of the first display window 3 (rotor visual recognition part 3) is a liquid crystal screen visual recognition part, and a liquid crystal display as an image display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2 is provided. Corresponding to the display screen (liquid crystal screen) 6a of the device 6 (LCD unit), for example, it is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the swivel viewing portion 3. The liquid crystal screen 6a faces the liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 and is provided so that it can be viewed from the player side. On the liquid crystal display device 6 (liquid crystal screen 6a), an effect related to the game is displayed by an image.

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

  In addition, in the lower step portion of the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, a medal insertion slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium, and storage means (credit means: a main control unit (main control board) 400 described later (see FIG. 3) is responsible for the function part, and stores the game medals inserted into the gaming machine or the game medals obtained by winning a prize, and the storage number (number of credits) can be stored by an electromagnetic method) Within the credit range (in this embodiment, the maximum number of credits is 50), the maximum bet number allowed per game (maximum bet number: game medals in this embodiment) MAX bet button 8 capable of pseudo-injecting game medals at a time (three is the maximum bet number), and according to the number of presses, game medals can be additionally pseudo-added up to the upper limit of the bet number 1 Be Tobotan 9, and credit payment button 10 for performing settlement of the game medals in thrown-in game medals and credits for betting amount setting is provided.

  In addition, an operation panel unit 14 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided below the stepped portion of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The operation panel unit 14 includes a return button 15 for returning medals filled in the medal insertion slot 7, a rotation rotation start lever 11 for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, and each rotation cylinder 5a. Three rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (left rotating cylinder stop button 12a, intermediate rotating cylinder stop button 12b, right rotating cylinder stop button 12c) for individually stopping the rotation of 5b, 5c are provided. It has been. In the present specification, unless specifically required, these spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are referred to as “rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12”.

  It should be noted that the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the credit settlement button 10, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, and the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are each detected as an operation. Switches for generating information (detection signals) (MAX bet switch 8a, 1 bet switch 9a, credit settlement switch 10a, spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a, and spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′: see FIG. 3) Is provided.

  Further, at the position corresponding to the medal slot 7 on the back side of the front door 2, it is selected whether or not the game medal inserted into the medal slot 7 is legitimate, and the legitimate game medal is placed on the hopper unit 500 side. A guiding medal selector (not shown) is provided. In this medal selector, the inserted game medals are guided inside the gaming machine to the medal receiving passage (not shown) for receiving the hopper unit 500 (see FIG. 3) and to the medal tray 18 side. A path switching mechanism is provided by a blocker solenoid 7c (see FIG. 3) configured to be switchable between the medal return path side (not shown). The medal selector is provided with a medal detection sensor 7a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted game medal.

  Below the operation panel 14, a decorative panel 17 is provided with colors and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine. Below the decorative panel 17 is integrated with the front door 2. An attached horizontally long medal tray 18 is provided. The medal tray 18 has a medal payout opening 19 for discharging game medals returned from the inside of the gaming machine to the front side.

  Also, speakers 16 are provided on both the front door upper side and the front door lower side of the front door 2 to output sound effects relating to the game and exhibit sound effect.

  Note that a gaming panel 77 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided on the lower side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The game panel 77 is provided with various display units (see FIG. 3) for notifying the player of the current game situation (current game progress).

  Specifically, (A) “Credit number display section (credit number display device 86)” for displaying the number of credits, (B) Notifying the number of game medals to be paid out (payout number) according to the game result “ “Payout number display section (payout number display device 87)”, (C) “Game start” that informs whether or not the operation of the rotating drum rotation start lever 11 is valid (a state in which a game can be started (a state in which a cylinder can be started)). "Display part (game start display LED 81)", (D) "Medal insertion display part (medal insertion display LED 82)" for notifying whether or not insertion of a game medal is acceptable, (E) Whether replaying is in progress “Re-game operation display section (re-game operation LED 83)” for notifying, or (F) “insert number display section (insert number display LED 85)” for displaying the number of inserted game medals (current bet number), etc. Various tables of Part is provided. These display units are display-controlled by the main control unit 400 (see FIG. 3).

  The credit number display unit and the payout number display unit are configured such that, for example, the current credit number information and the payout number information can be notified by a 7-segment display, and the game start display unit, medal insertion display unit, re-game The operation display unit and the inserted number display unit are configured to be able to notify the current game situation according to the light emission mode of the built-in LED (light-off / lighting (flashing), light emission color, etc.). Moreover, each said display part should just be formed in the position where a player is easy to visually recognize, for example, the position (for example, rectangular area shown by the code | symbol 13) near the spinning cylinder visual recognition part 3 is mentioned. Moreover, each display part can be comprised so that the information of the said display part can be alert | reported by an image display means instead of using the display means by LED or 7 segments. For example, the information can be configured to be displayed in a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display device 6 (liquid crystal screen 6a).

  The production means in the present invention may be any stimulus transmission means that can exhibit production effects by appealing to human perception such as vision, hearing, and touch, and light generation means such as a decorative lamp 45 and an LED device, A sound generating device such as a speaker 46, an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display device 36, a vibration generating device that transmits vibration to the operator's body, a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body, or a visual effect due to its operation A representative example is a movable body accessory that exhibits the above. Here, the effect display device means a display device appealing to the eye like the image display device, but is different from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent display device (for example, a display device with 7 segments). The liquid crystal display device 6 is a typical example of an image display device. In the case of an image display device, the liquid crystal display device 6 refers to a type that mainly expresses an effect by image display, and the effect is expressed by a display other than an image like a 7-segment display device. What to do is included in the concept of the effect display device.

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

  The control device for a spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment receives a production control command from the main control unit (main control board) 400 (main control means) that controls overall game operation control, and the main control unit 400, A production control unit 410 (production control unit) that controls overall operation control (production appearance control for the production unit), and a power supply board (power supply control unit) (not shown) that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power source. It is composed around. The effect control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display device 6 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control unit 400 includes a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAX bet switch 8 a for detecting an operation of the MAX bet button 8, and a 1 bet button via the game relay board 370. 1 bet switch 9a for detecting the operation of 9, a credit settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the credit settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation starting switch 11a for detecting the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation starting lever 11, and the rotation of the rotating cylinder A stop switch board 360 on which the switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ are mounted is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these. Further, a blocker solenoid 7c is connected via the game relay board 370, and an excitation signal for solenoid control can be transmitted to the blocker solenoid 7c.

  A game display board 390 is connected to the main controller 400 via a game relay board 370. The game display board 390 includes a game start display LED 81, a medal insertion display LED 82, a re-game operation LED 83, a MAX bet LED 84 (a MAX bet button 8 built-in LED), and an insertion number display LED 85. The unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these display units. Further, the game display board 390 is equipped with a credit number display 86 and a payout number display 87, and the main control unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these 7-segment displays.

  Although not shown, the rotating rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are provided with stop button LEDs, and the main control unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these stop button LEDs. It has become. The player can be notified of the validity or invalidity of the button operation by the light emission mode of the stop button LED (for example, the difference in emission color).

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

  In addition, the main control unit 400 includes a spinning cylinder position detection sensor (a sensor provided on each spinning cylinder for detecting the current rotation position of the spinning cylinder (current position from the base point) and rotation of the spinning cylinder) 212a, 212b, 212c is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these rotation position detection sensors.

  The main control unit 400 also detects the full state of the hopper unit 500 and an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing excess game medals overflowing from the hopper unit 500 via the payout relay board 350. The metal fitting 600 is connected.

  The hopper unit 500 includes a hopper motor 510, a payout control board (payout control means) 450 for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510, and a medal payout sensor 520 for detecting game medals discharged from the hopper unit 500. Is provided. The hopper unit 500 functions as a game value giving means.

  When the game medal needs to be paid out, the main control unit 400 can transmit a “payout control command” for designating the payout number to the payout control board 450. When the payout control board 450 receives a payout control command from the main control unit 400, the payout control board 450 controls the hopper motor 510 to perform payout processing of a specified number of game medals. The paid out game medals are detected by the medal payout sensor 520, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 400, and the payout state of the game medals is monitored by the main control unit 400.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to a hall computer HC (a computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines) via an external concentrated terminal board 310, and the main control unit 400 has predetermined game information (for example, Game start information, the number of payouts, information on the occurrence of winnings, etc.) can be transmitted to the hall computer HC.

  Further, the main controller 400 is connected to a rotating drum setting board 430 so that a detection signal from the rotating drum setting board 430 can be received.

  The rotating setting board 430 is provided with a reset switch (not shown) for releasing a predetermined game operation error, and a detection signal when the reset switch is operated can be transmitted to the main control unit 400. . In addition, the rotation setting board 430 has a step-by-step (in this embodiment, six stages of settings 1 to 6) step-by-step change in the payout rate “set value (expected value of profit that can be enjoyed by the player). A setting switch (not shown) for changing “a value specified by” is provided, and a signal indicating the setting value set by the setting switch can be transmitted to the main control unit 400.

  The above-mentioned “set value” mainly defines the lottery probability (winning probability of a role) by the internal lottery for each stage (six levels of settings 1 to 6). The so-called payout rate (PAYOUT rate (the machine discount with the setting value 1 being the lowest and the machine discount with the setting value 6 being the highest) is advantageous for the player. Based on the sales strategy of the hall (amusement store), the hall clerk operates the setting switch to change the set value.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to an effect control board 420 constituting the effect control unit 410 via the effect I / F board 340. The main role of the effect control board 420 is to receive an effect control command from the main control unit 400, to select an effect based on the effect control command, and to a liquid crystal control command associated with the effect control command for the liquid crystal control board 460. , Sound control of the speaker 16, light emission control of the decorative lamp 13 and LED, operation control of a movable body accessory (not shown) provided at an appropriate place, and the like. The effect control unit 410 can function as “pay appearance appearance control means” capable of controlling the appearance of “paid appearance” described later, corresponding to the provision of game value by the game value giving means, as an effect by the effect means. it can.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit configurations of the main control unit 400 and the effect control board 420 shown in FIG. First, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 400 will be described.

<Main control unit (main control board) 400>
The main control unit 400 includes a microprocessor having a main CPU 401c and a microcomputer 401 (in this embodiment, a Z80 system equivalent product) having a main ROM 401a and a main RAM 401b. In addition, an I / O port circuit 402 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards, a counter circuit 403, and an interface (I / F) circuit that mediates exchange of signals with external peripheral boards connected to the main control board 400 404 to 406, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are configured.

  The main CPU 401c is, for example, a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent), and the main CPU 401c includes various registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing the game operation control process.

  The main ROM 401a functions as storage means (main control side storage means) for storing game data related to game operation control, and in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure, for example, a stop for the stop control of the spinning cylinder “Stop table (not shown)” that defines data (data for pull-in control), “Lottery table (see FIG. 5 to be described later)” that defines internal lottery data related to a hand, and a winning flag based on the internal lottery result Various data necessary for game operation control, such as a “winning flag setting table (not shown)” that defines flag data to be used, are stored.

  The main RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory. Data generated when the main CPU 401c executes the game operation control program, for example, internal lottery random values used for internal lottery, internal lottery result information ( For example, winning number (winning role type information), winning flag, etc.), gaming status information (gaming status designation flag: for example, gaming status flag, re-gaming operation flag, etc.), various timers related to game operation control, bet number Data necessary for the progress of the game, such as setting information (the number of game medals inserted), the number of credits, and the number of payouts, is stored and used according to the processing state.

  In addition to the main ROM 401a, main RAM 401b, and main CPU 401c, the microcomputer 401 further includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d, a counter circuit 403, an interrupt function (a timer interrupt function that gives an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c, It includes an interrupt controller circuit 401e that exhibits an interrupt prohibition function).

  The CTC 401d is a circuit in which an 8-bit counter and a timer are integrated, and adds a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. Therefore, in this embodiment, a timer interrupt is applied to the main CPU 401c at a time interval of about 1.5 ms using the CTC 401d.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and as a 16-bit counter as a whole. work. The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby obtaining the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value, and uses the random number for the internal lottery. When the bet number (three game medals in this embodiment) is set as a game start condition and the rotating rotation start lever 11 is operated, the microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c) sets a random number for internal lottery and a later-described random number value. With reference to the lottery table (FIG. 5), it is determined by internal lottery which role has been won or “losing” that is not, and lottery result information (for example, winning number information, winning flag) is determined. The predetermined area of the main RAM 401b is set until the predetermined process is completed. As a general rule, the lottery result information is cleared for each game.

(Lottery table: Fig. 5)
FIG. 5 shows an outline of the lottery table according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of lottery tables including a lottery table used during a normal game and a combination lottery table used during a bonus game, but in the drawing, a lottery table used during a normal game. Is representatively shown.

  As shown in the drawing, the lottery table includes a lottery area (the size of the lottery area in this embodiment is 65536) having a winning area (determination value) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winning combinations. As a result, the winning probability (determination value / lottery area) of each combination is defined. The combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery include losing (pure losing shown in the figure), and there are twelve types (each of which will be described later). The microcomputer 401 refers to the lottery table, and the internal lottery random value Which combination is won or lost is determined depending on whether or not it belongs to the determination value. In the figure, the winning combination type corresponding to the winning number is written in the winning combination type.

  In the lottery table (not shown) used during the bonus game, the winning probability of AT1, which will be described later, is set to be significantly higher than that of the normal game (for example, the determination value is 65500), and during the bonus game, The game state (special game state) is advantageous to the player such that the AT1 wins almost every game and can acquire a large number of game medals in a short period of time.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the main control unit 400 outputs an “effect control command” as control information (command information) capable of specifying the processing state to be provided in the I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420. It is output via the circuit 404a. The effect control command is input to the effect control board 420 through the effect I / F board 340 and the input buffer circuit 340a for the main control board 400 provided therein. Such a production control command from the main control unit 400 is produced by one-way communication in order to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 400 via the production control unit 410. It is transmitted to the control board 420. That is, the production control unit 410 side functions only as an input in one-way communication.

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

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

  The rotation control of the spinning cylinder is performed on the condition that the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set and the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 is confirmed. Specifically, the microcomputer 401 has inserted a predetermined number of game medals (the number of games that can be started) based on detection signals from the medal detection sensor 7a, the MAX bet switch 8a, or the 1 bet switch 9a. Is confirmed, the acceptance of the operation detection signal input from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is validated (game startable state). Then, when the operation detection signal input from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed in the state where the game can be started, the rotating cylinder driving motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are driven and controlled via the motor driving circuit 407. The cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are started to rotate, and then each cylinder is rotated at a substantially constant speed. Thereby, the rotation operation | movement which rotates each rotation cylinder is implement | achieved. In the present embodiment, three game medals are the maximum bet number (MAX bet) for one game, and the prescribed number as the game start condition is also three game medals. However, the maximum bet number can be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the maximum bet can be 3 game medals during a normal game, and the maximum bet can be 2 game medals during a bonus game. The prescribed number may be one or two and is not particularly limited.

  Further, the rotation stop control is performed on the condition that the operation of the rotation rotation stop button 12 is confirmed during rotation of the rotation cylinder. Specifically, when the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′, the microcomputer 401 detects the specific position (for example, the horizontal direction at the bottom of the spinning cylinder visualizing unit 3). The symbol number existing on the line (the position corresponding to the lower part in the frame) is obtained and is designated as a “stop operation symbol number”, and from the stop operation symbol number based on a predetermined stop table (not shown) Determine how many frames (the number of sliding frames) to move and stop the spinning cylinder, and stop the spinning cylinder at the target position. The microcomputer 401 monitors the amount of movement of the rotating drum from the current position based on the detection signals from the rotating drum position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c, and monitors the specific position. I know the symbol number that exists. As a result, it is possible to grasp for each stop of the rotating cylinder which symbol number of the symbol has stopped on the effective pay line of each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Further, even before the turning cylinder actually stops, the stop symbol on the effective winning line can be grasped in advance based on the number of sliding symbols and the stop operation symbol number.

  In the above-mentioned “stop table”, stop data is determined in which the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop operation symbol number is determined within the maximum number of drawn frames (for example, 4 frames). This stop table mainly includes a plurality of types of stop tables selected in accordance with the internal lottery result. For example, the stop table for all-turn cylinders that collectively determines the number of sliding frames for all-turn cylinders, Stop table (for example, stop table for the left turn cylinder, stop table for the middle turn cylinder, stop table for the right turn cylinder) with the number of sliding frames for each case, stop operation procedure (stop operation timing and A stop operation order stop table selected according to at least one of the stop operation orders (push order) is included. With such a stop table, a specific symbol (for example, a symbol that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (component symbol of the winning combination)) is stopped on the effective winning line within the maximum number of frames to be drawn. In other words, so-called “retraction control” is realized in which a specific symbol is not stopped on the effective winning line.

  This “pull-in control” is, as is conventionally known, when the winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the winning combination existing on the effective winning line at the timing when the rotation rotation stop button 12 is operated. Except for the component symbols (designs that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination), within the range of the predetermined number of sliding frames (maximum number of draw frames (maximum 4 frames in this embodiment)) on the effective winning line This is a stop control mode in which when the component symbol of the winning combination that can be stopped is present, the stop position of the rotating drum is controlled in such a manner that the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line. Therefore, if there is no component symbol of the winning combination that exists on the effective winning line, the component symbol of the winning combination can be drawn on the maximum winning number from the stop operation symbol number and stopped on the effective winning line. Basically, the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line, and the spinning cylinder is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on the effective winning line.

  Utilizing such pull-in control characteristics, if the number of sliding symbols is determined according to the symbol arrangement configuration and the stop operation symbol number in the symbol arrangement band of each rotator, regarding the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, Regardless of the stop operation timing, it is possible to stop on the effective pay line (100% retractable (drawing rate 100%)), or depending on the stop operation timing, even if the maximum number of sliding frames is pulled, it is impossible to stop on the effective pay line ( Can be generated). However, if any winning combination is not won by internal lottery, that is, if it is `` losing '', the stop position of the spinning cylinder where the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is not stopped on the effective winning line is determined. It has become so. Therefore, in a game that is “losing”, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination will not stop on the effective winning line regardless of the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder, and the game result will always be “losing”. Become.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) of the present embodiment, for a specific symbol type (for example, RP symbol, bell symbol, etc.), the pull-in rate on a predetermined effective pay line is 100%. Are arranged as follows. However, with respect to other symbols, the pull-in rate is not necessarily 100%, and this makes it possible to generate a “missing out” of a specific winning combination. However, any of the symbol arrangement configuration, the symbol type, and the winning line of each symbol is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved, and can be changed as appropriate.

<Production control unit 410 (production control board 420)>
Next, the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410 will be described.

  The effect control board 420 includes a microprocessor with a built-in sub CPU 421c (effect control CPU) and a microcomputer 421 with a sub ROM 421a (effect control ROM) and a sub RAM 421b (effect control RAM). In addition, a CTC 421d having the same function as the CTC 401d, an interrupt controller circuit 421e for giving an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 421c, an I / O port circuit 422 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the effect I / F board 340, a counter circuit 423 etc. are comprised. In addition, the effect control board 420 is provided with the liquid crystal control board 460, the speaker 16, the decorative lamp 13, and the effect LED (for example, the design illumination backlight LED) via the effect I / F substrate 340. Production means such as 380 is connected.

  The sub ROM 421a functions as a storage unit (production control side storage unit) for storing game data related to the production operation control. In addition to the production control program in which the production control procedure is described, various data necessary for the production operation control are stored. Stored.

  Further, the sub RAM 421b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data generated when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program, for example, random numbers for effect lottery and effect state (game state on the effect control unit side) information. For example, data necessary for the presentation of effects is stored and used according to the processing state.

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

  Although not shown, the effect control board 420 receives an effect control command from the main control unit 400 and performs an effect process for light and sound. An optical display control unit for an optical display device including an LED is provided.

  The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a display control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 420. This display control unit stores a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and an image (image image data) in which VDP performs image development processing (effect image data). Character) ROM, VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by VDP, liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and display control of liquid crystal control CPU It is mainly composed of a liquid crystal control ROM that stores a program describing an operation procedure and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The microcomputer 421 receives an effect control command (for example, a game start information command or a winning information command described later) including specific information (for example, winning combination information or stop symbol information) sent from the main control unit 400. In addition, it is possible to control the transition between a plurality of types of effect states including an AT game described later.

  In addition, the microcomputer 421 (sub CPU 421c) determines an effect pattern (effect scenario) to be displayed in the current game, based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 400, regarding the effect appearance control. In accordance with the effect pattern, a dedicated control signal is transmitted to the sound generation device or the optical display device at a timing when a sound effect or a light effect needs to be generated, and a timing at which an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 needs to be reproduced. Then, the liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 460. Thereby, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern, the lighting / flashing driving of the decoration lamp 13 and the LED, or the image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 6 is realized, and various effect patterns are sequentially arranged in time series. Alternatively, a target production (production scenario) is made to appear by simultaneously developing a plurality.

  Such effects include an effect of notifying the internal lottery result (winning role information) (winning role notification effect), an effect of notifying the possibility of winning a specific role (winning expectation level), the current effect For the progress of the game, such as an effect that informs the game state (state alert effect), an effect when a winning occurs (a prize effect (paid appearance) described later), a support effect that guides the winning procedure of a specific role (an assist notification described later) Widely includes related effects.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length, and in order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, Bit7 is ON, and EVENT Bit7 is OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main CPU 401c (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420). The first strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the main CPU 401c for a predetermined period during which the sub CPU 421c (production control CPU) can reliably receive a command. When transmitting the liquid crystal control command, the effect control board 420 generates an interrupt strobe signal, and sends a liquid crystal control command of 2 bytes length composed of a MODE signal and an EVENT signal to the liquid crystal control board 460 before and after. .

  Although not shown, the interrupt terminal INT of the effect control board 420 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 400 transmits a command among the command transmission lines. The sub CPU 421c generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and an effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. Unlike the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c executes an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal. Even in the middle, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

<About the type of winning combination (winning role type) and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (combination of winning symbols: winning type): FIG.
With reference to FIG. 5, the type of winning combination (winning role type), the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning role type), and the payout (game value) will be described. FIG. 5 exemplifies a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, the name of the combination, a stop operation procedure for establishing the combination of symbols, and a payout. Note that the symbols corresponding to the columns of “left turning cylinder”, “middle turning cylinder”, and “right turning cylinder” in FIG. 5 are established lines (effective winning line or pseudo winning line described later) in the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c. ) Show the stop symbol above. In the “push order” column of FIG. 5, as a stop operation procedure for establishing a combination of symbols, the first stop operation target (hereinafter, the Xth stop operation is referred to as “Xth stop operation”). In this case, the “X-th stop operation target” is abbreviated as “X-th stop operation rotation”) (“Left” in the drawing indicates the left rotation cylinder 5a, “Middle” indicates (Middle roll 5b, “right” means right roll 5c.) However, among the winning combination types shown in the figure, as a condition for establishing a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, Furthermore, the thing which requires stop operation timing is included.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, a plurality of types of lottery object combinations are provided. These lottery roles are roughly classified into those belonging to “special role type” and those belonging to “small role type”, and the “small role type” belongs to “general small role type”, It is roughly divided into those belonging to the 'replay (replay) role type'. The above-mentioned special role type is a role type that becomes an opportunity to shift to bonus games, which will be described later, the general small role type is a role type that involves paying out game medals, and the replay role type is a role that involves re-playing. It is a type and is defined as a role having different performances. In this embodiment, “BB” belongs to the special role type, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, and “AT1 to 3” belong to the replay role type as belonging to the general small role type. “Weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “replays 1 to 3” are provided. Further, the “pure loss” shown in the figure is treated as “losing (unfair)” that has not won any of the above-mentioned roles.

  The above-mentioned “re-game” refers to the conditions for starting the next game without inserting game medals (game media) (including using the game medals for games by storage means or by operating other devices). Specifically, the same amount (the same number) as the amount of game media used in this game (the number of game medals inserted for setting the bet amount) is artificially given (automatically) The next game can be started. This re-game can be said to have game value in the same way as a game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal.

  If any of the above-mentioned lottery winning combinations is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, a winning flag corresponding to that winning combination is established, and as a result of the game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is on the effective winning line. It is permissible to stop display. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the effective winning line when each of the cylinders stops, it is determined that a combination corresponding to the combination of symbols is established, and the gaming value corresponding to the combination of the symbols is It is given to the player. In the present specification, for the convenience of explanation, unless particularly necessary, a combination of specific symbols accompanied by some game value is called a “winner”, regardless of whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player. Stopping a combination of symbols treated as a winning combination on the effective winning line may be particularly referred to as “winning”.

(Pseudo winning line)
Here, first, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, a virtual winning line (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo winning line”) will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of lottery object combinations are provided. These lottery winning combinations are allowed to win the corresponding winning combination regardless of the pressing order, according to the winning “Unordered pushing order (for example, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, BB, replay described later) 1) "and" push order regulation combination (for example, AT1 to 3 described later, replays 2 to 3) "which allow winnings of different combinations depending on at least the order of pressing depending on the winning combination. It has become possible to enrich the sex.

  When a lot of such lottery roles are provided to widen the range of playability, a number of effective pay lines are provided. For example, as shown in many conventional revolving game machines, FIG. As shown by the middle horizontal line and the broken line in FIG. 6B, a total of four transversely and obliquely traversing the rotator visual recognition part 3 (when viewed from the front of the figure, the rotator visual recognition part 3 is on the right. A “right down line” that crosses diagonally in a diagonal direction, a “left down line” that crosses diagonally in a diagonal direction to the left, an upper horizontal line and a lower horizontal line that horizontally traverse the rotating cylinder visual recognition part 3 As in the so-called “5-line machine” with a total of 5 winning lines (for example, pachislot must-win guide editing part, pachislot large picture book “1964-2000”, Japan, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., (See 2007), with many effective pay lines In other words, due to the relationship between the pull-in control, the component component symbol type of the combination, and the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band 200 relating to the symbol, the combination of the combination in designing the gaming machine becomes complicated. The type of winning combination corresponding to this must be restricted, and the degree of freedom of gameability is hindered.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a “one-line machine” is used in which the number of winning lines is smaller than that in the prior art, for example, a single winning line such as an effective winning line shown in FIG. Here, when the number of winning lines is reduced as in the case of the “1 line machine”, in order to increase the number of types of winning combinations, on the effective winning line, at first glance, “disappearing” will appear as “losing eyes”. It may be necessary to stop and handle this as a winning combination.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy for a player to recognize that a winning combination has been established, a virtual winning line simulating a conventional 5-line machine (FIG. 6B) apart from the effective winning line. (Hereinafter referred to as a “pseudo winning line”), and on this pseudo winning line, a combination of specific symbols that the player can easily recognize as winning is stopped, so that the winning combination It is possible to let the player know that a corresponding winning has occurred.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram exemplifying combinations of symbols that stop on the effective winning line and the pseudo winning line when AT1 is won. As will be described in detail later, AT1 has either “9 AT AT” for obtaining 9 payouts according to the push order, or “1 AT AT” for obtaining 1 payout having a lower gaming value than AT1. It belongs to the push order regulation combination such as winning.

  FIG. 7 (a) shows a combination of stop symbols when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, and FIG. 7 (b) shows the combination of stop symbols when the first stop operation cylinder is counterclockwise. The combination of the stop symbol at the time of all cylinder stops when it is other than the trunk | drum 5a is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when AT1 is elected and the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a, “RP” − “CHERRY” is placed on the “middle horizontal line” which is the effective winning line. -"Watermelon", at first glance, the loose eye like a loss stops (see Fig. 7 (a)), and the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left cylinder 5a. At first glance, “Bell” — “Bell”, the loose eye like a loss stops (see FIG. 7B). However, from the viewpoint of the pseudo winning line, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotating cylinder 5a, it is a pseudo winning line as the combination of symbols that the player can easily recognize as winning. "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell" (upper bell alignment) is stopped on the horizontal line ', and this is derived and displayed as a combination of stop symbols at the time of winning 9 AT positions, If the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a, the "bell"-"bell"-"watermelon" (diagonal bell-watermelon alignment) must be stopped on the "right down line" which is a pseudo-winning line. In addition, this is derived and displayed as a combination of stop symbols at the time of winning one AT role (see the column of “Established line” of AT1 in FIGS. 7 and 5). What should not be confused here is a combination of symbols that allows the above-mentioned “separation” to stop on the effective winning line by winning AT1, and this is a combination of symbols corresponding to the actual AT1 (winning) The role is defined as a role (true winning role). Therefore, the combination of symbols that stops on the pseudo winning line is a virtual winning combination (virtual winning combination) that is derived and displayed as an alternative combination of symbols that stops on the effective winning line. .

  In this way, on the effective pay line, at first glance, a combination of symbols such as a broken pattern is stopped, but on the pseudo pay line, a special combination of symbols is stopped. It is easy to understand the occurrence of winnings. The combination of symbols to be stopped on the pseudo winning line is preferably a combination of symbols that can be easily recognized by the player. For example, in the case of a small role, a “fruit” that has been frequently used as a component symbol for a small role has been used. ”,“ Vegetables ”and“ special items ”(for example, cherry, watermelon, or bell) if the symbol combination is a replay role, for example,“ REPLAY ”or“ CHANCE ” A combination of symbols consisting of a special symbol type for replay (for example, RP symbol) with the character of is attached. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is a replay role, a combination of symbols consisting of symbol types that simulate “fruit”, “vegetables” and “specific items” may be adopted. The combination of symbols such as a broken pattern may be stopped on the pseudo winning line, and the combination of symbols can be changed as appropriate according to the purpose.

  Returning to FIG. 5 again, the type of winning combination (winning role type) and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning role type) according to this embodiment will be described. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the symbol combination column in FIG. 5 is on the active winning line (middle horizontal line) or the pseudo winning line (upper horizontal line, lower horizontal line, right downward line, left downward line). The combination of stop symbols (actual winning combination or virtual winning combination) will be described as a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. Also, in the column of “Established line” shown in the figure, a winning line that can stop the combination of symbols is written.

(General small role: weak watermelon, strong watermelon, AT1-3)
First, the weak watermelons, strong watermelons, and AT1 to AT3 of the winning numbers 3 to 7 belonging to the general small role type will be described.

(Weak watermelon, strong watermelon)
First, the weak and strong watermelons with winning numbers 3 to 4 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning a weak watermelon is “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” symbol combination (slanted watermelon alignment). The formation line of the combination (a set of diagonal watermelons) is a “right downward line”.

  In addition, the combination of symbols allowed to win a prize by winning a strong watermelon is the “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” symbol combination (middle row watermelon set), and this symbol combination (middle row watermelon set) ) Is a “middle horizontal line”.

  When the above-mentioned watermelon combination (a set of slanted watermelons or a set of mid-stage watermelons) wins, a predetermined number of game medals (for example, three game medals) are paid out. However, due to the symbol arrangement configuration of the watermelon symbol which is the component symbol, a predetermined stop operation timing is required for the watermelon role shown in the figure to win. Specifically, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning watermelon combination is stopped on the corresponding established line only when the stop operation timing of the spinning cylinder is a predetermined operation timing. This is because in the middle drum 5b, the watermelon symbol is drawn so that the pull-in rate is less than 100% (see FIG. 2). Note that the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon function as an “AT transition lottery trigger” that becomes a transition lottery trigger to the later-described AT game due to the winning (as an opportunity).

  In addition, the above-mentioned weak watermelon or strong watermelon is a role that allows a specific winning combination to be won (at least in any order) regardless of the pressing order. In this regard, like AT1 to AT3 and specific replay role types (Replays 2 to 3) described later, the “push order defining role” that can win different winning combinations depending on the pressing order is determined by the winning. Make it different.

(AT1-3)
Next, ATs 1 to 3 with winning numbers 5 to 7 will be described.

  The ATs 1 to 3 are defined as “push order defining combinations” in which different winning combinations can win according to at least the pushing order, and function as pushing order defining combinations with a predetermined number of game values.

  Specifically, AT1 is the first stop operation cylinder when the left rotation cylinder 5a, AT2 is the first stop operation cylinder when the middle rotation cylinder 5b, AT3 is the first stop operation cylinder In the case of the right winding cylinder 5c, a winning combination with a relatively high game value (for example, a “9 AT winning combination with nine payouts”) stops on the effective winning line, and the other rotating cylinders are set to the first When the stop operation is selected, it is determined that a winning combination (for example, “one AT combination” with a payout of 1) having a gaming value lower than that combination is stopped on the effective winning line. This is because a winning combination with a gaming value that can act favorably for a player (advantageous winning combination) or a winning combination with a gaming value that can act adversely (a disadvantageous winning combination) according to at least the push order of AT1 to AT3. Can be derived and displayed as a game result. In addition, it is grasped | ascertained by the "stop operation order monitoring means" which the main-control part 400 bears the function part whether any of each turn cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c corresponds to the 1st-3rd stop operation rotor. . This stop operation order monitoring means monitors the rotation state and the stop state of each of the spinning cylinders, and based on the rotating and rotating cylinders, the number of the stop operation object that is the rotation operation target is That is, in other words, “push order”.

  The above-described AT1 to 3 are substantially the same except that the push order for stopping the nine AT combination and the one AT combination is different, so that the following description is to be avoided. Next, “AT1” will be described as a representative example.

(About AT1)
As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning AT1 is: (1) “Bell”-“Bell”-“Bell” symbol combination (upper bell alignment (for the above nine AT roles) Equivalent)) and (2) a combination of symbols of "Bell"-"Bell"-"Watermelon" (a diagonal bell watermelon assortment (corresponding to the above-mentioned one-piece AT role)). ing. The establishment line of the nine AT combination by the AT1 is an “upper horizontal line”, and the establishment line of the one AT combination is a “down right line”.

  In detail, when AT1 is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, the nine AT combinations (upper bell alignment) and the single AT combination (diagonal bell watermelon alignment) are placed in a winning-permitted state. Therefore, AT1 can receive a winning combination of a winning combination of nine AT winning combinations and a winning allowance of one AT winning combination, that is, multiple types of winning combinations in one internal lottery. It can be said that it has the property of “duplicate role” that can be won simultaneously. In the present embodiment, as in the above “duplicate role”, a lottery target role is provided in which a winning combination and a stop symbol pattern (winning combination) allowed by the winning combination are associated with 1 to N, and one winning combination is provided. On the other hand, the game contents are enriched by providing a plurality of types of stop symbols to make this effective. In addition to AT1 to AT3, there are replays 2 to 3 to be described later as those having such a duplicate role.

  Of the above two types of symbol combinations that are allowed to win in the AT1 winning, which symbol combination stops on the effective winning line is determined according to the pressing order, as described above. If the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, the nine AT role is on the corresponding established line. If the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a, the one AT combination is on the corresponding established line. Is supposed to be stopped.

(About AT2-3)
As for the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning AT2-3, the combination of symbols "bell"-"bell"-"watermelon" (diagonal bell watermelon assortment) is the same as AT1 for the AT role. It is designed to stop on the 'Right Down Line'. On the other hand, for the 9-sheet AT role, unlike AT1, the combination of "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell" symbols (lower bell alignment) Stops on the “lower horizontal line” (see the columns of AT 2 to 3 in FIG. 5).

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned 9-piece AT combination and 1-piece AT combination are set so that the combination of symbols stops on the corresponding formation line regardless of the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder as long as the pressing order matches. It has become. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a symbol arrangement configuration that can cause the 9-piece AT combination and / or the 1-piece AT combination to be lost depending on the stop operation timing. In this case, it is preferable that, due to AT gaming, one AT role can be missed, and nine AT roles are not missed.

(Replay role: weak cherry, strong cherry, replay 1-3)
Next, the weak cherries, strong cherries, and replays 1 to 3 of the winning numbers 1 to 2 and 8 to 10 belonging to the replay role type will be described.

(Weak cherry, strong cherry)
First, the weak cherries and strong cherries with winning numbers 1-2 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning a weak cherry is “cherry”-“RP”-“ANY (“ ANY ”means that the symbol type does not matter)” The combination of symbols (corner cherry) is established, and the formation line of this symbol combination is a “down-right line”.

  In addition, the combination of symbols that is allowed to win a prize by winning a strong cherry is a combination of symbols “Cherry”-“Cherry / Watermelon”-“Cherry” (middle cherries). , "Middle horizontal line".

  The above-mentioned weak cherry or strong cherry belongs to “unordered push order”, and does not require a stop operation timing for stopping a combination of symbols corresponding thereto. That is, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, a winning of a corner cherry or a middle cherry occurs regardless of any stop operation procedure, and “re-game” is awarded as a payout. Note that the strong cherry functions as an “AT transfer lottery trigger” which becomes a shift lottery trigger to the later-described AT game due to the winning.

(Replay 1)
Next, the replay 1 with the winning number 8 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning Replay 1 is a combination of symbols “RP”-“RP”-“RP” (normal replay). The formation line is “Right Down Line”. Note that the replay 1 belongs to the “unordered push order” and does not require a stop operation timing for stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1. That is, when Replay 1 is won, regardless of the stop operation procedure, a normal replay winning occurs and “replay” is awarded as a payout.

(Replay 2-3)
Next, replays 2 to 3 with winning numbers 10 to 11 will be described.

  The replays 2 to 3 are defined as the “push order regulation combination”. As shown in FIG. 5, the combinations of symbols that are allowed to win by winning Replay 2 are: (1) “Bell” — “Bell” — “Bell” symbol combination (middle bell replay); (2) There are a total of two types of symbol combinations of “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7” (blue 7 assortment: special replay 1). In addition, the symbol combinations that are allowed to win in the winning of Replay 3 are (1) “Bell”-“Bell”-“Bell” symbol combination (middle bell replay) and (2) “Red 7”- It is a combination of a total of two types of symbols, “red 7”-“red 7” (red 7 assortment: special replay 2). In addition, the establishment line of the above middle bell replay or special replay is all “middle horizontal line”, and when the middle bell replay or the special replay wins, “replay” is awarded as a dividend. The

  As for the above replays 2 to 3, as in the same event as AT 1 to 3 described above, whether or not a combination of symbols stops on the effective pay line is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a, the middle bell replay stops on the middle horizontal line regardless of the stop operation timing, and the first stop operation cylinder is left. In the case other than the rotating drum 5a, the special replay is stopped on the middle horizontal line regardless of the stop operation timing.

  The special replay shown here is an example. In the present embodiment, as in the case of the watermelon role, a predetermined stop operation is required for the special replay shown in the figure to win due to the relationship of the red 7 symbol and blue 7 symbol (special component elements of special replay). Timing will be required. However, if the rotating cylinder is stopped at a stop operation timing at which it is impossible to draw the red 7 or blue 7 symbols onto the effective winning line, a special replay failure will occur, and a specific symbol will be The combination (specific replay (not shown)) always stops on the “middle horizontal line”, and in this case as well, a game value equivalent to the special replay (replay + AT transition) is given. Note that the replay 2 or the replay 3 functions as an “AT transition trigger” that becomes a transition timing to an AT game described later, due to the winning (or due to the special replay winning).

(Special role: BB)
Next, the BB with the winning number 12 will be described.

  The combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the BB is a combination of symbols of “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“red 7” (bonus role). It is a 'middle horizontal line'. Although this BB is “no pushing order”, the combination of symbols can be stopped on the middle horizontal line only when the stop operation timing is a predetermined timing due to the pull-in control. . For this reason, when the spinning cylinder is stopped at a stop operation timing at which the bonus combination cannot be drawn onto the middle horizontal line, the BB is lost.

  When the bonus combination is won, the game is shifted from the next game to a special game state (bonus game) advantageous to the player. During this bonus game, the winning probability of AT1 is remarkably increased. If the left cylinder 5a is selected as the first stop operation cylinder, it is possible to obtain nine AT combinations for almost every game. For this reason, when a bonus game is generated, the average number of game medals per game increases compared to other game states, and the player can acquire a large number of game medals in a short game period. . The bonus game ends when a predetermined number of game medals are paid out (for example, 103). The BB can be provided with a plurality of types of BBs having different performances. For example, BB1 (for example, ending with 103 payouts) and BB2 (for example, ending with 206 payouts (with relatively higher profit than BB1)) can be provided. .

<About carry over of BB>
In the above BB, the winning flag is set as a “carryover combination” that can be carried over to the next and subsequent games. For this reason, when BB is won, the winning flag is maintained during the game period until the corresponding symbol combination (bonus combination) is won. The state where the winning flag of BB is carried over is referred to as “bonus carryover game”. On the other hand, a combination other than BB is set as an “uncarryable combination” in which the winning flag cannot be carried over to the next game. Even during the bonus carryover game, lotteries are drawn for each combination as usual. For this reason, a duplicate winning state in which the bonus winning information and the winning flags of other combinations are simultaneously established may occur. In such a case, whether to win a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is determined based on a predetermined pull-in priority. In the present embodiment, regarding the replay role type, the general small role type, and the special role type (BB), the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning role is stopped as “Replay role> General small role type>. It is determined that the pull-in control is performed preferentially in the order of “special role type” (so-called small role priority control). As a result, in the above-described duplicate winning game, the spinning cylinder stop control is performed under this pull-in priority.

(About AT games)
In the rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in addition to the basic gaming state controlled on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side, additional control controlled on the sub control unit (production control unit 410) side is performed. Gaming state is provided. The game state (main control side game state) controlled on the main control unit side includes the normal game and the bonus game described above, and the game state controlled on the effect control unit 410 side (effect control side game state (effect state)) ) Has AT (assist time) games.

(AT game)
The AT game notifies the player of information related to the lottery result of the role by using the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 6, the decorative lamp unit 13, and the speaker 16 through image display effects, sound effects, light effects, etc. It is a privilege gaming state to play. This AT game is a game state (effect state) controlled on the effect control unit 410 side, unlike a game state (normal game or bonus game) controlled on the main control unit 400 side. This AT game is managed and controlled by the “production state management means” whose production control unit 410 is responsible for its function, and the production state management means has a normal production state (non-AT game: normal production state). And comprehensively manage a variety of performance states including AT games. Specifically, the effect state management means includes a normal notification state (for example, a non-AT game) and an advantageous notification state that can affect the player more advantageously than the normal notification state as a notification state for notifying information related to the winning combination. It functions as notification state management control means for managing and controlling a plurality of types of notification states including (for example, AT games).

  In this embodiment, as already described, AT1 to AT3 are provided as a plurality of types of push order defining combinations. However, during non-AT games, even if these winnings are won, information for guiding the winning of the winning winning combination (9 winning ATs) that works favorably to the player is not notified to the player. In order to win the winning combination, it is limited to the case where the pushing order coincides by chance. Accordingly, during the non-AT game, the game development is more disadvantageous to the player than during the AT game.

  On the other hand, during AT games, when AT1 to AT3 are determined, information for guiding the winning of 9 AT winning combination (stop operation procedure for guiding 9 winning AT winning combination) is notified. ing. Such a notification effect is referred to as “assist notification”. For example, when winning one of AT1 to AT3, in order to win a “9-piece AT combination” having a relatively high payout, the spinning information to be selected for the first stop operation, that is, the 9-piece AT combination win The player is notified of the pushing order toward the player. Specifically, it is informed that the left turn cylinder 5a should be selected as the first stop operation cylinder if AT1 is selected, the middle turn cylinder 5b if AT2, and the right turn cylinder 5c if AT3. . Thus, if the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the contents of the assist notification, it is possible to easily win the nine AT combinations. Therefore, during the AT game, a game development that is more advantageous to the player than during the non-AT game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when a strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon is won among the lottery target roles, a transition lottery to AT gaming is performed based on the AT lottery probability determined for each of these roles (FIG. 5). See the dividend section). Note that the AT lottery probability can be set as appropriate for each combination. However, it is preferable that the AT lottery probability is set to be higher in the order of relatively low winning probability in consideration of the winning probability of the combination. For example, 80% strong watermelon, 50% strong cherry, and 25% weak watermelon.

  When this AT lottery is won, a stop operation procedure (in this embodiment, the push order of special replays) for guiding the winning of “AT transition opportunity” that is a chance to transition to AT gaming is notified. In the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, it is urged to establish a blue 7 assortment (special replay 1) or a red 7 assortment (special replay 2) that becomes AT transition when the replay 2 or replay 3 is won. Assist notification (special replay winning procedure) occurs. If the special replay wins during the assistance notification, an AT game is generated. However, even if the special replay is won by executing the special replay winning procedure (push order in which the first stop operation cylinder is not the left cylinder 5a) under the absence of the special replay assist notification. The AT game is not transferred. This restricts the occurrence of AT games due to the player's arbitrary stop operation.

  The AT game is terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. The termination condition can be determined as appropriate according to game playability. For example, it may be a game number management type AT game in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) are continued, or the predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) is set as one set, and the one set ends. A continuation rate management type AT game in which a predetermined continuation lottery (for example, a continuation rate of 50%) is performed at the time of the game and one set is continued when this is won may be used.

  When Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won, as described above, as long as the pressing order matches, the special replay or the specific replay is always stopped on the effective winning line regardless of the stop operation timing. The player can obtain the right to generate a game. In other words, as in the case of the above special replay or specific replay, when shifting to AT gaming with a winning combination with a pull-in rate of 100%, the AT gaming transition is confirmed in the game in which Replay 1 or Replay 2 is internally won, and the AT game is started from the next game. A game is generated (the AT game may be generated after a predetermined number of games have been consumed (after passing through the precursor period)). Therefore, on the side of the production control unit 410, the replay 1 or the replay 2 may perform the AT game transition setting process when the winning is made, or the AT game transition setting process is performed when the special replay or the specific replay is won. Also good. As a result, when the special replay assist notification is generated, there is no disadvantage that the player fails to push forward and cannot obtain the AT game transfer right acquired at the corner. Regardless, since it is possible to enjoy the benefits (AT game transition) when the special replay assist notification occurs, it is possible for beginners to enjoy the game with peace of mind.

(Penalty due to irregular procedures)
In the present embodiment, among AT1 to AT3, the winning probability of AT2 to AT3 is higher than that of AT1, and if an AT game is generated, the assist notification related to the nine AT roles is triggered by the winning of AT1 to AT3, The player is made to acquire this with high probability. In view of such game characteristics, if the player is allowed to stop freely, the payout rate (machine discount) may change beyond the range assumed by the designer. More specifically, the winning probability of AT1 is 580/65536, and AT2 or AT3 is 20500/65536. If the player is allowed to stop freely, push forward (the left cylinder 5a is In the case of the first stop operation target) and the irregular push (when the first stop operation subject is other than the left-handed drum 5a), the game execution is not reduced when the game is executed every time when the game is executed every time. BB and AT lottery transfer opportunity can be awaited, and the balance of gameability will be lost.

  Therefore, when a stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 which is not a regular procedure is performed, a penalty that adversely affects the player is generated. More specifically, when an irregular notification is pressed while no assist notification or AT game has occurred, a “non-regular procedure” that is not a regular procedure is executed, and a predetermined penalty is imposed. Penalty details include, for example, whether or not the AT lottery is performed even if an AT lottery opportunity is won for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games), or the AT lottery is executed but won. Even so, the special replay assist notification is not displayed. In this way, even if the AT lottery opportunity is won, by invalidating the transition lottery to AT games or invalidating the execution of assist notification, the player can follow the regular procedure, and the player's Arbitrary stopping operation prevents the appearance rate from going out of the expected range.

(Regarding the appearance control of winning effects)
In the present embodiment, when the symbol (winning winning combination) corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective winning line, a “winning effect” for notifying that the winning combination has been won appears. This winning effect may be, for example, a sound effect (sound effect) by the speaker 16 (sound output means), a light effect by an LED (light emitting means) or the like (light emitting means) arranged at an appropriate place in the decorative lamp unit 13 or a gaming machine, or a liquid crystal display device 6 (image display means) is displayed as an image display effect, whereby the player can be notified that a winning has occurred.

  Examples of the sound production by the speaker 16 include a “winning sound” corresponding to the winning combination type, and a “medal paying sound” that appears separately from the winning sound and is generated whenever a game medal is paid out. It is done. In the above “winning sound”, a “special winning sound” generated when a specific winning combination (for example, bonus winning, special replay) or a winning combination with payout of game medals wins, “Winning payout sound” generated corresponding to payout of game medals (including credit addition) is included.

  The “payout sound when winning a prize” is generated so as to be interlocked with the medal payout sound. For this reason, the sound effect is displayed until the game medal payout process by the hopper unit 500 is completed ( Preferably). In this case, if there are no game medals stored in the hopper unit 500 during the payout, the payout payout sound continues to sound. However, in this embodiment, when there are no game medals stored in the hopper unit 500 in the middle of payout and the payout process of game medals to be paid out is not completed for a predetermined time, a predetermined error process (hopper error) is executed. When a hopper error occurs, the payout sound at the time of winning is terminated, and an error notification sound relating to the error is generated.

  Note that, as described above, the configuration may not be such that the payout sound at the time of winning is displayed (generated) until the game medals are paid out by the hopper unit 500. For example, one game medal by the hopper unit 500 In consideration of payout performance, the output time width of the payout sound when winning a prize may be a predetermined time width. For example, if the average time required for the hopper unit 500 to pay out one game medal is about 100 ms, about 300 ms (100 ms × game) in the case of a diagonal watermelon alignment or middle watermelon alignment with payout of three game medals. The payout time for 3 medals can be set to about 900 ms (100 ms × payout time for 9 game medals) in the case of a 9 AT combination with payout of 9 game medals.

  Moreover, as a light production | presentation by the decoration lamp part 13 or LED, the light production (winning combination alert light production) according to the winning combination classification is mentioned, for example. For example, the emission color is changed according to the winning combination, such as green for watermelon, red for cherry, yellow for bell, blue for replay, and so on.

  The light effect may include a light effect (symbol irradiation effect) by the symbol irradiation backlight LED. In the light effect by the design illumination backlight LED, the stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination (including the virtual winning combination) on the established line can be irradiated in a predetermined light effect mode (predetermined light emission mode). For example, in the case of a nine-piece AT role, each bell symbol (upper bell alignment) stopped on the “upper horizontal line” which is a pseudo pay line is flashed or lit.

  Further, as an image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 6, it can be notified by the image display effect (image display effect at the time of winning) that the winning has occurred according to the winning combination. For example, when a bonus combination or special replay (when the alert notification occurs) is awarded, an image display effect (blessing effect) that congratulates this is displayed by the image display, or the winning role type or winning role type An image display effect according to the condition can be displayed.

  In addition, such an image display effect at the time of winning can include an image display effect at the time of missing that appears when the winning combination is missed, in addition to the winning effect when the winning occurs. For example, if a watermelon role (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) is won and missed, a winning effect (sound effect (winning sound) by winning a prize or a light effect (for example, the decorative lamp unit 13 exhibits the green color). Winning effects such as a light effect or a light effect that irradiates a “slanting bell watermelon alignment” by the backlight LED for pattern irradiation) is not executed, but the liquid crystal display device 6 is notified that the winning watermelon role has been missed ( Suggested image display effects can be made to appear.

(Paid appearance)
In the effect mode of the winning effect described above, when a combination with a payout of a game medal (game medium) wins, it appears corresponding to the payout of the game medal (including the time of credit addition). "Pay-out appearance" is included. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, in order to distinguish from a winning effect related to a winning combination without paying out a game medal, a winning combination with paying out a game medal is attributed to the payout of the game medal (game medium). One aspect of the winning effect that appears in response is sometimes referred to as “paid appearance”.

(Regarding restrictions on payment appearances)
Here, regarding the “paid appearance”, as in the AT role (AT1 to AT3), in the case of a push order regulation role in which an advantageous winning combination with a large dividend and an unfavorable winning combination with a small dividend are assigned according to the push order, Regardless of whether it is a winning combination or an unfavorable winning combination, if these roles are won, if the above-mentioned payout appearance is uniformly executed, the player will feel bothersome and uncomfortable. Invite such problems. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of an unfavorable winning combination, the execution of the payout appearance can be limited to solve this problem. This will be described in detail below.

  In the present embodiment, if the AT2 or AT3 is won by observing the regular procedure described above, the player can acquire not only the “9 AT AT” winning combination but the “1” winning winning combination. "AT role". The gaming period (regular procedure strict adherence period) in which the regular procedure is beneficial to the player is mainly during the normal gaming state (during non-AT gaming), and depends on the winning probability of the combination (for example, AT lottery opportunity) (See winning probabilities for roles and BB)) The period is relatively long. In particular, as in the present embodiment, when AT2 or AT3 wins with higher probability than other winning combinations, one AT winning combination wins with high probability during the regular procedure strict adherence period. In particular, in the present embodiment, the one AT combination is a winning combination with payout of a minimum number of game medals (payout of one game medal).

  Even if the payout appearance related to the single AT role as described above is executed, the execution period of the payout appearance that appears in response to the payout is very short, meaning that the effect is executed. Can be said to be poor. In addition, when the above-mentioned payout appearance occurs, the player is usually conscious of the payout appearance. Therefore, if the player performs the payout appearance related to the single AT role, There are many players who feel that the progress of the game is hindered by a production that does not make much sense, and it is the actual situation that is particularly uncomfortable for intermediate to advanced players. In addition, as in this embodiment, it is necessary to insert game medals with a number of bets (specified bet number (specified number of inserts)) as a game start condition larger than the payout by one AT role (setting the bet number). In this case, even if one AT role is won in this game, the number of credits before the winning is equal to or more than a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the prescribed number of inserted is 3 game medals, so the number of credits If there is no more than two), the next time the game is started, the player needs to take care of the game medal from the medal slot 7, and even if such one AT role wins, the convenience There are few opportunities to use the “MAX bet button 8” which is excellent, and even if the winning combination is not notified, it is considered that the player is not particularly inconvenienced.

  As described above, it is not necessary to clearly notify the player as to whether or not a disadvantageous winning combination has been won, and if the player performs the above-mentioned payout appearance for the disadvantageous winning combination one by one, Annoying for me. In particular, as in the present embodiment, when the payout of the disadvantageous winning combination is, for example, when paying out less than a prescribed number of game medals, particularly when paying out a minimum number of game medals (single game medium). In the case where such a disadvantageous winning combination can be won with a high probability, the problem becomes remarkable.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the push order regulation combination (for example, AT1 to 3) accompanied by the payout of game medals, the payout appearance is executed in the case of an advantageous winning combination (for example, 9 AT combination), and the dividend is less than that. In the case of an unfavorable winning combination (for example, one AT combination), it is controlled not to perform payout appearance. Thereby, the troublesomeness which a player receives can be eliminated. Moreover, the control burden of the effect control operation process can be reduced by controlling so as not to execute the extra payout appearance.

  In addition, in the case of an unfavorable winning combination, the above-mentioned payout appearance is not executed, so that the unfavorable winning combination is a winning combination consisting of a combination of the same or similar symbols, such as an advantageous winning combination. Need to be clearly notified through the rotary visual recognition unit 3, and it is also necessary to avoid confusion with an advantageous winning combination. Therefore, it is preferable that the disadvantageous winning combination is not a winning combination consisting of the same symbol combination, but at least one of the symbols constituting the disadvantageous winning combination is a different symbol, more preferably all symbols. Are “separated eyes” composed of different symbol types. Moreover, when a disadvantageous winning combination wins, it is preferable that the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on any established line. In other words, when an unfavorable winning combination is derived and displayed as a game result, for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, an area in which the game result can be visually recognized from the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 (in this embodiment, FIG. 6). Or, as shown in FIG. 7, it is preferable that the same combination of symbols does not exist in an area where nine symbols are visible.

  In the above description, the form in which the above-mentioned payout appearance is not executed in the case of an unfavorable winning combination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the appearance aspects of the payout appearance may be displayed. For example, when a specific production mode occurs, the player is strongly conscious of it, so there are many players who feel that this is bothersome. In view of such circumstances, in the case of an unfavorable winning combination, it may be configured such that a part of the aspect of the payout appearance is limited. In addition, some gaming machines have a demand for notifying the player of winning a disadvantageous winning combination due to game characteristics, but reducing the annoyance of paying out appearance relating to the disadvantageous winning combination. For example, depending on game play, even if the payout is a payout of the minimum number of game medals, such as a single AT role, this is a role that can advantageously act on the player (for example, an AT lottery opportunity) This is because if the payout appearance is not executed at all, the player may miss the winning of the role and may be disadvantageous for the player.

  Therefore, for example, when a winning sound and a medal payout sound are displayed as a sound effect related to payout appearance at the time of winning one AT role, a specific sound effect (for example, a winning sound) is included in the payout appearance. “Sound production non-executable payout appearance” that restricts the execution of sound or “Sound production non-executive payout appearance” that restricts all sound production (winning sound and medal payout sound) It may be configured such that the light control and / or the image display effect appear) ”. In the case of paying out a minimum number of game medals, such as a single AT role, many players feel annoyed when sound effects occur one by one. Can be informed.

  Further, as described above, when a specific light effect is generated, the consciousness is directed to it, so there are many players who feel that this is bothersome. Therefore, a “specific light effect non-executable payment appearance” that restricts the appearance of a part of the light effect mode may be configured to appear. In the present embodiment, the light effect by the decoration lamp 13 (winning role notification light effect) and the light effect by the design illumination backlight LED (design irradiation effect) can be displayed. It is preferable to limit the execution on the irradiation effect side. The player usually enjoys the game while watching the design of the spinning cylinder via the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, and the above-mentioned pattern irradiation effect is more noticeable than the winning lamp notification light effect by the decorative lamp 13. This is because it is considered that the restriction is less likely to cause discomfort to the player. For the following reasons, it may be preferable to limit the execution of the symbol irradiation effect rather than the winning combination notification light effect.

  Many of the spinning-type game machines do not use LEDs for pattern illumination backlights, but use light-emitting means such as miniature light bulbs that have a shorter lifespan than LEDs but are less expensive than that. There is. In the case of a model using a light bulb as described above, there are many cases where a light bulb arranged in each symbol is damaged due to its life or the like, and only the symbol corresponding to the damaged bulb is turned off. If such a problem still occurs, the player feels uncomfortable and feels distrustful in the pachinko hall store. In view of such a problem, the execution of the symbol irradiation effect is limited among the light effects related to the disadvantageous winning combination. As a result, the life of the design illumination backlight (light bulb) can be extended, and the inspection and maintenance of the gaming machine can be simplified.

  In addition, as described above, when the sound effect and the light effect occur, the player is often conscious of this, so when the sound effect and the light effect related to the payout appearance are not displayed, It may be limited to “sound light effect non-executable payout appearance” in which only the image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 6 (image effect at the time of winning a prize) can be displayed. In this case, from the viewpoint that the player does not pay much attention to the payout appearance and is not bothered, a disadvantageous prize is given to the area on the liquid crystal display 6a of the liquid crystal display device 6 where the player does not care much. It is preferable to display a specific image capable of notifying that the winning combination has been won. For example, a specific image (for example, a specific character image or an image on which a specific character is described) that can notify that one AT combination has won is displayed in an area near the corner on the liquid crystal screen 6a. It is preferable.

  In the embodiment described above, the payout appearance related to the pushing order defining role accompanied with the payout of the game medium has been described as an embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the pressing order defining combination, and can be configured as follows by paying attention to a specific symbol combination.

  The present invention displays a payout appearance when a combination of the first symbols accompanied by the provision of a first predetermined number of game values (for example, game medals) is derived and displayed as a game result. A configuration in which a payout appearance is not displayed when a combination of second symbols with a second predetermined number of game value additions less than a predetermined number of 1 is derived and displayed as a game result may be used. it can. When the first symbol combination is derived and displayed as a game result, a game value (game medium) equal to or greater than the specified bet number (three game medals in the present embodiment) is given. When the second symbol combination is derived and displayed as a game result, it is preferable that a gaming value less than the prescribed bet number is given. In particular, when the combination of the second symbols is derived and displayed as a game result, it is determined to give a single game value (a minimum number of game medals (single game medium)) It is more effective to limit the above-mentioned payout appearance.

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 8 to 12>
With reference to FIGS. 8-12, the processing content by the side of the main control part 400 which manages main game operation | movement centrally is demonstrated.

(1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 8)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing (main control side main processing) on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side in accordance with the game operation control program. This process is executed by the main CPU 401c. For convenience of explanation, the main body that executes the process will be referred to as the main control unit 400.

  When the gaming machine is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power has been turned on is sent from a power board (not shown). In response to this power-on signal, the main control unit 400 starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the main control side, the initial setting process of step S11 is performed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes of steps S12 to S27 are performed as the process during normal operation.

  In FIG. 7, first, the main control unit 400 executes necessary initial settings before the start of the gaming operation as the first process after the power is turned on (step S11).

  After the above initial setting process is completed normally, a RAM initialization process (step S12) is performed. In this RAM initialization process, predetermined data used at the end of the previous game is cleared, and a work area necessary for the current game is secured. Here, as data to be cleared in order to start the current game, for example, the number of bets used in the previous game (the number of inserted games), various data used for internal lottery (random numbers for internal lottery, winning flags, etc.) ), Various data used for stopping control of the rotating drum are cleared.

  Next, a game state flag generation process is performed (step S13). In this game state flag generation process, the type of game state of the current game (during normal game, bonus game, etc.) is confirmed, and the corresponding game state flag is set. The gaming state of the current game is designated by the gaming state flag.

  Next, a game medal insertion process is performed (step S14). In this game medal insertion process, the game can be started mainly by detecting the game medal inserted in the main body of the gaming machine, managing the credit, and automatically inserting the game medal when there is a request for re-game. It is monitored whether or not a prescribed number of game medals have been inserted. When it is confirmed that the prescribed number of game medals have been inserted, the game start condition is established, and the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is sent while the condition establishment condition is maintained. .

  When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control unit 400 acquires an internal lottery random value (numerical range: 0 to 65535) based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403 (random number acquisition processing). : Step S15).

  Next, an internal lottery process related to the winning type based on the acquired internal random number for lottery is performed (step S16). In this internal lottery process, an internal lottery based on the acquired internal lottery random value and a lottery table (FIG. 5) corresponding to the current gaming state is performed, and winning information (winning flag) based on the internal lottery result is obtained. Set. Here, a “game start information command” is set as an effect control command. This game start information command includes information on the internal lottery result (internal winning flag information) and information on the current gaming state (information on the main control side gaming state). When the “game start information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side is based on the information included in the game start information command during the current game. Production control processing for causing such effects (for example, winning combination notification effect, expected performance state notification effect, winning effect (paid appearance), assist notification, etc.), and AT game control processing (AT lottery processing, , AT game transition setting processing) can be performed.

  Note that various effect control commands set according to the processing state accompanying the game progress are transmitted to the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420) side in a command output process (step S45) described later. ing.

  Next, a setting process at the time of rotation rotation start (rotation rotation start setting process) is performed (step S17). In the rotation rotation start setting process, data necessary for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, for example, control data for rotation operation of the rotation cylinders (control of the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are controlled. Data) to be set, or a rotating state flag indicating the rotating state of the rotating drum is set to “all rotating drum rotation (01H)”. Here, a “rotation start command” indicating that the rotating cylinder is started is set as the effect control command. When the “rotation start command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side generates an effect at the time of starting the rotation (for example, generation of a sound effect at the time of rotation start) ) Can be performed. Thus, each cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c enters a rotating state.

  After that, when all of the spinning cylinders reach a substantially constant speed, the operation of stopping the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c is permitted, and the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are operated under this permitted condition. In step S18, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed to stop and control the rotating cylinder subjected to the stop operation. This spinning cylinder stop process functions as a stop control means. The stop control means includes the stop operation order monitoring means for monitoring (obtaining) the pushing order based on the rotation state and the stop state of each cylinder.

  In the spinning stop process, a target stop table (not shown) is based on the winning information (winning flag) obtained in the internal lottery process (step S16) and, if necessary, the rotating stop procedure. Is selected, the number of sliding symbols is determined from the selected stop table, and the stop control (retraction control) of the rotating cylinder is performed based on this.

  In addition, here, as information related to stop control, data indicating the stop operation order (push order) of the revolving cylinder (stop operation order (push order) data) and the number of revolving cylinders already stopped (stop revolving number) Data indicating (for example, in the case of the first stop operation, there is no number of rotations already stopped, so “stop rotation number = 0”), data indicating the rotation operation target for the stop operation (stop (Target cylinder data), a stop interval timer (a time including a surplus time required for the cylinder to completely stop under pull-in control (for example, 213 ms)), and the like are set.

  Then, when the spinning cylinder stops, based on the stop position, it is possible to specify which symbol number of the symbol is stopped on which winning line in the spinning cylinder subject to the stop operation. (Stop symbol information) ”is set. This winning line data is data for managing stop symbol information for each stop of each cylinder, and is cleared for each game. In addition, although the stop position of the rotating cylinder can be grasped even when the rotating cylinder actually stops, based on the stop operation symbol number and the number of sliding frames, at the stage before the rotating cylinder stops completely, It is also possible to grasp the stop position of the rotating drum.

  In addition, here, as a production control command related to the stop control of the rotating cylinder, a “stop input acceptance information command” is set when the rotating cylinder is stopped, and a “stop result information command” is set when the rotating cylinder stops. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 side according to the processing state.

  The “stop input acceptance information command” includes at least “stop operation order information” that can specify the stop operation order (pushing order) of the spinning cylinders. The “cylinder number information”, “stop target crotch information” indicating the crotch subject to stop operation, and the like can be included. With this stop input acceptance information command, the production control unit 410 can grasp the pressing order. The “stop result information command” includes the stop symbol information. In this embodiment, as the stop symbol information, as the stop symbol information, the stop target rotator information and the symbol stopped at a specific position of the rotator that is the stop target. Number information can be included. Note that, as described above, the stop position of the rotating cylinder can be grasped even if it is a stage before the rotating cylinder subjected to the stop operation completely stops. The information command may be configured to be transmitted to the effect control unit 410 before the spinning cylinder stops.

  The effect control unit 410 side can grasp the combination of symbols formed on the effective winning line or the pseudo winning line by the “stop input reception information command” and / or “stop result information command”. . Thereby, the production | generation control part 410 can make the production which concerns at the time of stop operation of a rotating cylinder appear. Examples of effects related to the above-mentioned stop operation of the spinning cylinder include an effect when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols stops on the formation line, such as a tempo sound of a bonus symbol, before stopping the all-rounder. .

  When it is confirmed that all the cylinders are stopped, a winning determination process is performed (step S19). In this winning determination process, based on the stop symbol information, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the effective winning line, that is, whether or not a winning has occurred. If it is confirmed that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective winning line, the setting process of the number of game medals to be paid out is performed according to the stopped combination of symbols. The winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a medal payout number monitoring process is performed (step S20). In this medal payout number monitoring process, based on the payout information set in the winning determination process in step S19, the hopper unit 500 is driven to perform a payout process of a desired number of game medals and a credit addition process. The medal payout number monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, re-game setting processing is performed (step S21). In this re-game setting process, when the replay combination stops on the active winning line, a setting process necessary for giving a re-game is performed. With the setting process here, in the game medal insertion process (step S14) at the start of the next game, the game medal automatic insertion process is performed, and the next game can be started without the game medal being inserted. Become.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (step S22). If the bonus game is being played (step S22: YES), a bonus game operating process is performed (step S24). In the bonus game operating process, a process required to continue and end the bonus game is performed. When the bonus game operating process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12.

  On the other hand, if the bonus game is not being played (step S22: NO), it is determined whether or not the bonus combination has stopped on the effective pay line (step S23). If the bonus combination has not stopped (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process of step S12, and the processes of steps S13 to S28 are sequentially performed.

  On the other hand, when the bonus combination is stopped (step S22: YES), bonus game operation start processing is performed (step S25). In this bonus game operation start processing, for example, it is necessary to clear the bonus earned number counter for managing the number of earned bonus games, clear the bonus flag, and shift to the bonus game from the next game. Perform the setting process before starting the bonus. When the bonus game operation start process is completed, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process of step S12, and the processes of steps S13 to S28 are sequentially performed.

(2. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 9)
Next, timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interruption process. The main control timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1.5 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the main control main process.

  In FIG. 12, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 400 first performs a saving process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S41).

  Next, port input processing is performed (step S42). In this port input process, detection information from switches and sensors provided in the gaming machine is managed.

  Next, a rotation rotation control process is performed (step S43). In the rotation rotation control process, a pulse signal to be output to the rotation drive motor is generated at the time of rotation start when confirming the rotation state flag or at the time of rotation stop when confirming the stop command flag during stop operation. Management control is used to control the rotation operation, and the current rotation position and speed of the rotating drum are monitored.

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

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

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

  Next, display output processing is performed (step S47). This display output process functions as a game display control means. Here, according to the processing state, the MAX bet LED 84, the stop button LED, various display units formed on the game panel 77 (game start display LED 81, medal insertion) A light emission control signal for controlling the light emission mode, such as the display LED 82, the replay operation LED 83, the inserted number display LED 85, the credit number display 86, the payout number display 87), is output. The information displayed by some or all of the display units can be displayed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display device 6. In this case, it can be realized by configuring an effect control command including information provided by each display unit to the effect control unit 410 side according to the progress of the game. When this command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the production control unit 410 side, the production control unit 410 side displays and controls the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the information included in the command. Display by image.

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

  After the processing of steps S41 to S48 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S49 (register restoration processing)), and the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

(1-2. Winning determination process: FIG. 10)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the details of the winning determination process in step S19 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process.

  In FIG. 10, the main control unit 400 first sets the number of effective pay lines (step S101). Since the effective winning line of this embodiment is a single line of the middle horizontal line, “1” is set as the number of effective winning lines.

  Next, based on the winning line data including the stop symbol information, a winning symbol flag is created and set (step S102). This winning symbol flag is data that manages the combination of symbols that finally stopped on the effective winning line (the combination of symbols after all cylinder stops (game result information)), and when there are multiple effective winning lines Is a winning symbol flag corresponding to each valid pay line. This data is cleared for each game.

  Next, based on the winning symbol flag, the number of game medals to be paid out is calculated (step S103). Here, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol flag is a winning combination that requires a game medal to be paid out. If it is a winning combination that requires a game medal to be paid out, the number of payouts is calculated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the payout number calculation process (step S103) related to the winning symbol flag for all winning lines (all valid winning lines) has been completed (step S104). In the present embodiment, the effective pay line is a single line of the middle horizontal line. However, when there are a plurality of effective pay lines, the payout number calculation process in step S103 for all the effective pay lines is repeated (step S104: NO).

  Next, when all winning lines have been completed (step S104: YES), the payout number calculated in step S103 is set (step S105). Here, the payout number is set in a predetermined area (payout number data) of the RAM 401b.

  Next, an erroneous winning determination process is performed (step S106). In this erroneous winning determination process, before stopping the full-time trunk, information on the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination won in the game this time (data for illegal judgment) and the actual winning line at the time of all-round stop By comparing and referring to the winning symbol flag that is a combination of symbols that have been stopped, it is determined whether the winning symbol is a regular winning or an incorrect winning.

  Specifically, if the illegal determination data does not match the winning symbol flag, the winning symbol flag and the payout number data are cleared and a predetermined error processing (for example, a rendering means is performed) If the illegal determination data matches the winning symbol flag, it is determined that the winning is a regular winning and the process proceeds to step S107.

  When the erroneous winning determination process in step S106 is completed, a “winning information command” is set as an effect control command related to the stop of all the cylinders (step S107). This winning information command includes at least “game result information” that can identify a combination of symbols stopped on the active winning line, and further includes stopped symbol information on the pseudo winning line, current game state information, and the like. be able to. With such a prize information command, the production control unit 410 can grasp the current game result. Note that the top entry prize information command of the present embodiment includes information that can specify what combination of symbols is stopped (stopped symbol type) on the active winning line and the pseudo winning line as the game result information.

  When the “winning information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the production control unit 410 grasps the current game result and produces an effect (for example, (game result derivation display). An effect control process corresponding to the game result is performed, such as a winning effect as an opportunity) or a transition control of the effect state based on the game result (for example, AT game transition control (AT lottery process, AT game transition setting process)).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (step S108). If the bonus game is not being played (step S108: NO), the winning determination process is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, if the bonus game is being played (step S108: YES), the number of game medals for the number of payouts is added to the acquired number data for managing the number of acquired bonus games (step S109), and the winning determination process is exited.

  As described above, when the winning determination process is finished, the process proceeds to the medal payout number monitoring process in step S20 of FIG.

(1-3. Medal Payout Number Monitoring Process: FIGS. 11 to 12)
Next, the details of the medal payout number monitoring process in step S20 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the medal payout number monitoring process.

  In FIG. 11, the main control unit 400 first acquires the payout number data, and determines whether or not the payout number is zero (step S201). When the payout number data is zero (step S201: = 0), that is, the combination with payout of game medals has not won in the current game, or the payout of game medals by winning is completed, and the game medals If it is not necessary to perform the payout, the process proceeds to step S208 described later.

  On the other hand, if the payout number data is not zero (step S201: ≠ 0), that is, if a winning combination with a game medal payout is won in this game and it is necessary to pay out the game medal, then credit It is determined whether or not the number is the maximum number of credits (in this embodiment, 50) (step S202).

(If not the maximum number of credits: processing route of steps S203 to S206)
First, a processing route when the number of credits is not the maximum (step S202: ≠ MAX) will be described. This processing route is a processing route for performing a “winning credit addition process (steps S203 to S206)” for crediting the storage means the amount of game medals to be paid out with the maximum credit number as an upper limit when the maximum credit number is not reached. It is.

  If it is not the maximum number of credits (step S202: ≠ MAX), 1 is added to the credit (step S203: credit +1).

  Next, the credit display data is updated (step S203). The credit display data updated here is used in the display output process (step S47 in FIG. 9), thereby updating the display number of credits displayed by the credit number display unit 86 to “+1”. Will be.

  Next, standby processing for waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time is performed (step S204). Here, for example, 60 ms is set as a standby time for paying out game medals in a predetermined timer management area of the RAM 401b. This waiting time is an example of the winning effect (paid appearance / payout) that appears in response to the payout of game media, for example, to make a payout sound that appears every time a game medal is paid out. It is used as a production time width.

  Next, a payout medal count process is performed (step S205). For convenience of explanation, the payout medal counting process will be described below.

(1-3-1. Payout medal count processing: FIG. 12)
Details of the payout medal counting process in step S205 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the payout medal counting process.

  In FIG. 12, the main control unit 400 first adds 1 to the PAYOUT data (step S231: PAYOUT data + 1).

  Next, the PAYOUT display data is updated (step S232). The updated PAYOUT display data is used in the display output process (step S47 in FIG. 9), and is thereby updated to the display number that is “+1” to the current payout display number by the payout number display 87. Will be. In the current game, when entering the process of step S232 for the first time, the payout number display 87 is “zero” display. Therefore, when the process of step S232 is performed for the first time, the current payout number display on the payout number display unit 87 is updated to a display indicating that a total of 1 payout has been made (here, “0”). After that, the payout medal count process is repeatedly executed until the number of payouts becomes zero (S206: NO processing route in FIG. 11 described later), and every time a game medal is paid out, The display on the payout number display 87 is incremented by “+1”.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the payout number data (step S233: payout number data-1), and then a payout command is set (step S234). This “payout command” is an effect control command for designating that a game medal has been paid out, and is transmitted every time 1 is subtracted from the payout number data. That is, every time a game medal is paid out, a payout command is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 side.

  When the payout command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the production control unit 410 causes a “medal payout sound” to appear as part of payout appearance. Therefore, in this embodiment, every time there is “pay out of one game medal” as the number of payout units, a medal payout sound appears once, and it can be confirmed that a game medal is paid out. .

  Here, since the case where the credit is “less than the maximum number of credits” is described, the “credit addition sound” appears (speaker 16) every time credit is added (+1) as the medal payout sound. Output). The credit addition sound may be the same or different in the medal payout sound when the game medal (actual) is paid out and the sound effect (for example, tone color or melody). good.

  On the side of the production control unit 410, the reception of the winning information command is used as an opportunity to grasp the current game result (the winning combination type (stop symbol type on the winning line)), and according to the winning combination information included therein , At least one of the sound production corresponding to the winning combination (winning sound (paid sound at the time of winning a prize)), light production (winning role notification light production, symbol irradiation production), and image display production (winning image display production) The production mode can be revealed. In addition, it is determined according to a winning combination which production mode appears.

  In particular, in the case of a winning combination with payout, the “payout appearance” that appears in response to the payout of the game medal is the above-described effect mode (sound effect (payout sound at the time of winning)) based on the prize information command. , A light effect (a winning combination notification light effect and / or a pattern irradiation effect) and an image display effect (image display effect at the time of winning a prize) and a medal payout sound based on the payout command It is a series of effects.

  In other words, the payout appearance according to the present invention broadly includes an effect mode that appears in response to the payout of game medals, and specifically, based on at least one of the winning information command and the payout command, The production mode that appears in response to the payout of the number is included in the concept of the payout appearance of the present invention.

  More specifically, for example, when a 9-piece AT combination is established (winning) and a winning information command including the information is received by the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side uses the 9-sheet AT as a sound effect. A payout payout sound (sound production different from the medal payout sound) for notifying that the winning combination has been won is generated. In addition, as a light effect, the “upper bell alignment” on the upper horizontal line is blinked or lit by the pattern illumination backlight LED to notify the establishment (winning) of the 9-piece AT role, and the 9 decorative lamp portion 13 is awarded to the AT role. The light is emitted so as to exhibit a light emission color corresponding to (for example, yellow). Further, as an image display effect, the liquid crystal display device 6 displays an image (for example, a specific character image or a specific item image) indicating a winning combination of nine ATs. Each time the payout command is received, a medal payout sound is made to appear in a form accompanying an effect based on such a winning information command. The payout appearance based on the winning information command is in principle displayed until a payout end command described later is received. For example, the symbol irradiation effect can be ended when the bet number in the next game is set without being ended even when the payout end command is received. As a result, “paid-out appearance” by sound effect, light effect, image display effect, etc. is realized in correspondence with payout of game medals.

  However, in this embodiment, when one AT combination wins, even if the effect control unit 410 receives the winning information command and the payout command, it is treated as invalid and the above-mentioned payout appearance is not executed. It has become. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, when one AT role is won, it may be configured to display “a production mode in which a part of the payout appearance is limited” (FIG. 17 (A-2 described later) )reference).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production control unit 410 has been described as causing the medal payout sound due to the sound production to appear upon receipt of the payout command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and upon receipt of the payout command. A specific light effect (medal payout light effect) may be displayed. For example, the decoration lamp 13 is held in the lighting state by the winning combination notification light effect, but every time the effect control unit 410 receives the payout command, the decoration lamp is set for a predetermined time (the time required for payout is, for example, about 100 ms). 13 can be turned off. Thereby, as part of payout appearance, it is possible to achieve a light effect such that the decoration lamp 13 blinks in correspondence with payout of game medals.

  Returning to the description of FIG. When the payout medal counting process (step S205) is completed, it is next determined whether or not the payout number data is zero (step S206). When the payout number data is zero (step S206: = 0), that is, when all payout of game medals by winning is completed, the process proceeds to step S207 described later. However, if the payout number data is not zero (step S206: ≠ 0), it is determined that there is a remaining payout number, and the processing returns to step S202, and depending on the credit amount, the processing route of steps S203 to S206 or step S210 to be described later is performed. The processing route of S213 is performed.

(In the case of the maximum credit number: processing route of steps S210 to S213)
Next, the processing route in the case of the maximum credit number (step S202: ≠ MAX) will be described. This processing route is a processing route for performing “winning game medium payout processing (steps S210 to S213)” for paying out game medals by the hopper unit 500 when the number of credits reaches the maximum number of credits. .

  When it is the maximum number of credits (step S202: = MAX), the process proceeds to step S210, and payout sensor check processing is performed (step S210). In this payout sensor check process, the medal payout control signal for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510 is turned on to drive the hopper motor 510 and monitor whether or not the game medal is normally paid out. Here, first, the payout flag is set to the ON state (paying flag ← 01H), and then the medal payout control signal is turned ON. The payout flag is a flag for designating whether or not a game medal is being paid out. In this embodiment, based on the setting state of the paying flag and the detection information of the medal payout sensor 520 (sensor for detecting a game medal paid out from the hopper unit 500), the game medal is normally paid out. It is monitoring whether or not.

  Specifically, when the payout flag is ON, if the medal payout sensor 520 does not detect a game medal after a predetermined time (for example, 2500 ms), the game stored in the hopper unit 500 is stored. It is assumed that the medal is in an empty state, and a hopper error process for notifying that the game medal in the gaming machine has become empty is performed. If the medal payout sensor 520 detects a game medal when the payout flag is OFF, it is considered that the game medal has been paid out even though the game medal has not been paid out. An illegal payout error process is performed. The error process is canceled by a predetermined cancellation method.

  When the payout sensor check process is completed, the payout medal counting process (see FIG. 12) is then performed (step S212). When the effect control unit 410 receives the payout command in the payout medal counting process here, the medal payout sound appears every time a game medal is paid out from the hopper unit 500.

  When the payout medal counting process is finished, it is next determined whether or not the payout number data is zero (step S212). When the payout number data is zero (step S212: = 0), the medal payout control signal is turned off (step S213), the hopper motor 510 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S207. However, if the payout number data is not zero (step S212: ≠ 0), the process returns to step S210, and the processes in steps S210 to S212 are repeated until the payout number data becomes zero.

  In the process of step S207, the paying-out flag is set to an OFF state (step S207: paying-out flag ← 00H), and then a payout end command is set (step S208). This payout end command is an effect control command for designating that the payout of the game medal has ended. When this payout end command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit On the side of 410, it is grasped that the payout of the game medal has ended, and the payout appearance being made is ended.

  Then, a full error determination process based on the detection state of the full detection metal fitting 600 is performed (step S208). In this full error determination process, the detection state (ON / OFF state) of the full detection metal fitting 600 is confirmed. If the detection state is ON, the full error process is performed assuming that the auxiliary tank is full. If it is OFF, the full error determination process is terminated without doing anything.

  When the medal payout number monitoring process is exited as described above, the process proceeds to the re-game setting process in step S21 of FIG.

<Processing on production control side: FIGS. 13 to 18>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18, an effect control process on the effect control unit 410 side of the present embodiment will be described. The process on the side of the production control unit 410 includes a predetermined main process (production control side main process: FIG. 13) and a timer interruption process (production control side timer interruption process: FIG. 15) activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC. It is mainly composed. The control subject of the effect control unit 410 includes the sub CPU 421c of the effect control board 420 and the CPU of the liquid crystal control board 460, but the effect control board that has received the effect control command from the main control unit 410. Since the 420 (sub CPU 421c) side transmits a liquid crystal control command related to this to the liquid crystal control board 460, the processing procedure performed by the effect control board 420 will be mainly described below. The main body that executes the processing will be described as the effect control unit 410 without distinguishing the function of the control board 460 unless particularly required. The CPU, RAM, and ROM are represented by the sub CPU 421c, the sub RAM 421b, the sub ROM 421a, and the like of the effect control board 420.

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

  In the main process on the effect control side, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU 421c) first performs a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S071). Here, as the initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, movable body accessory (not shown) starting point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, and microcomputer internal parts are included. Perform initial setting of values.

  When the initial setting process in step S071 is completed, the main loop process in steps S073 to S078 is performed at predetermined time intervals as the process during normal operation, and otherwise the effect soft random number update process in step S079 is repeated.

  In the process of step S072, the effect control unit 410 refers to the main loop update period counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update period that triggers the execution of the main loop process has arrived (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that is updated in a main loop update process (step S096 in FIG. 15) during an effect control side timer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every predetermined time (for example, about 16 ms). Until this main loop update period arrives (step S072: NO), various effect random numbers are updated (step S079: various effect soft random number update processing). The random number for effect lottery is used when an effect to appear such as an AT lottery, a notice effect, or an expected effect is determined by lottery, and includes a plurality of types of effect lottery random numbers corresponding to various types of lotteries.

  When the main loop update period has arrived (step S072: YES), the effect control unit 410 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this received command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer. If an effect control command is stored, the command is read and the effect control corresponding to the read effect control command is read. Process. The effect control command includes a game start information command, a rotation start command, a stop input acceptance information command, a stop result information command, a winning information command, a payout command, a payout end command, and the like already described.

  For example, when a game start information command is received and stored in the reception buffer, information included in this command (winning combination information (internal winning flag information) and current gaming state information) in the received command analysis process Based on the above, one or more types of effect patterns are determined. The effect pattern determined here works as a “part effect” as an element constituting the effect scenario. Next, determine the time schedule for how and at what timing the production pattern (parts production) determined above will appear, and compose the production scenario. The production scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM. The effect control unit 410 develops various effect patterns (part effects) incorporated in the effect scenario one after another or at the same time based on the effect data (effect scenario data) created here. As a result, a “production scenario” in a broad sense is realized. The received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command analysis process in step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is then performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the production pattern are updated. A typical example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of the effect. The effect scenario timer is also used in LED data update processing (step S075) and effect actor control data update processing (step S077) described later. Here, the production scenario timer is monitored, and when the production time of one production comes, the sound data for the speaker 16 and the liquid crystal command for image display control are created and stored in the designated area of the sub-RAM. To do. The LED data for the light display device is created by an LED data update process (step S075) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by an after-mentioned effect actor control data update process (step 077). The

  Next, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as the decorative lamp unit 13 and the LED is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and stored in a designated area of the sub RAM. The data created here is used in an effect LED management process (step S095 in FIG. 15) during a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 16 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

  Next, a production accessory control data update process is performed (step S077). In this effect accessory control data update process, motor control data for the movable object accessory is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in a director action operation management process (step S094 in FIG. 15) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (step S078). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer expires and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is ended, and the effect soft random number update process of step 079 is performed until the next main loop update period comes.

(Command reception interrupt processing: Fig. 14)
Next, command reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. This command reception interruption process is executed with priority over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 15) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 400.

  First, when an interrupt based on the strobe signal from the main control unit 400 occurs during execution of the main process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S081). The received effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the sub-RAM (step S082), and the saved register contents are restored (step S083). Thereby, the command reception interrupt process is ended, the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal is generated. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 400 are received, the command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control command is received, the command is stored in the command reception buffer. Is done.

(Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 15)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the timer interrupt process on the production control side will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control-side timer interrupt process. This production control side timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the production control side main process.

  In FIG. 15, when the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S091), and then performs effect button input management processing (step S092). In this effect button input management processing, the presence or absence of an operation (ON operation) detection signal input from an effect button (not shown) used for player participation type button effects is monitored, and the operation detection signal is received. When it is confirmed that the detection has been performed, the detection information is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (step S093). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, if there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (step S074) in the effect control side main process of FIG. 13, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU). Thus, image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 is executed. Thereby, the image production along the production scenario is realized.

  Next, directing action operation management is performed (step S094). In this stage actor operation management, based on the motor control data for the movable body accessory created in the stage actor control data update process (step S077), the movable body accessory motor (not shown) is passed through the drive control unit. Output a control signal. Thereby, the visual production | presentation by the movable body accessory along a production | presentation scenario is implement | achieved.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (step S095). In this effect LED management, based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (step S075), the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED are turned on and blinked through the light display control unit. Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, a main loop update process for managing the main loop update period is performed (step S096). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing, for example.

  After the processing of steps S091 to S096 is completed, the saved register contents are restored (step S097). As a result, the timer interruption process is terminated, the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(Contents of received command analysis processing: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the received command analysis process of FIG.

  In FIG. 16, first, the effect control unit 410 confirms whether or not an effect control command has been received (step S601), and if it is confirmed that the effect control command has been received (step S601: YES), the contents of the command are displayed. Analysis is performed (step S602). Then, depending on the type of command (steps S603 to S607), a game start information command effect processing (step S608), a winning information command reception effect processing (step S609), a payout command reception effect processing (step S610). An effect process at the time of receiving a payout end command (step S610) or an effect process at the time of receiving another effect command (step S607) is performed. In the following, an effect process executed when a “game start information command”, “winning information command”, “payout command”, and “payout end command”, which are closely related to the present invention, will be described.

(Game start information command reception effect processing: step S608)
First, the game start information command reception effect process (step S608) will be described.
In the game start information command reception effect process, the following effect processes are mainly included as effect processes performed based on the internal lottery result information included in the game start information command.

  The game start information command receiving effect process includes an “AT lottery process” based on the winning information of the AT lottery opportunity, and a setting process necessary for the AT game transition based on the AT lottery result. “Game transition setting process” and “game start effect process” for performing effect data setting process for making a winning combination notification effect, an expected effect, or a state notification effect appear as effects related to lottery result information In addition, “assist notification effect processing” for performing effect data setting processing for making the assist notification appear is included. Also, in the above game start AT game transition setting process, on the condition that the AT lottery is won, the current performance state is set to transition to the 'precursor performance state' which sets the special replay assist notification permitted state. When the replay 2 or the replay 3 is won during the sign effect state, an effect process for causing the special replay assist notification to appear is performed in the assist notification effect processing. Since the special replay has a pull-in rate of 100%, the special replay always wins in the game in which the special replay assist notification is generated, and the next game is shifted to the AT game.

(Winning Information Command Reproduction Processing: Step S609)
Next, an effect process (step S609) upon receiving a winning information command will be described. In the effect process at the time of receiving the prize information command, the following effect processes are mainly included as effect processes performed based on the game result information included in the prize information command.

  In the effect processing at the time of receiving the winning information command, “all-stop performance effect processing” for performing effect data setting processing for making the winning effect appear, and “penalty setting processing for generating a penalty due to an irregular procedure” And “AT game transition setting process at time of winning” for setting the transition from the next game to the AT game due to the special replay winning.

(All-cylinder stop production process: Step S609)
Here, the description will be made by paying attention to the above-mentioned “all-torso stop effect processing” which is closely related to the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the all-cylinder stop effect process. Note that FIG. 17A-1 is a flowchart showing the all-turns-crew stop effect process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 17A-2 is a flowchart showing the all-cylinders stop-time effect process according to the modification. is there.

  First, the all-cylinder stop time effect process shown in FIG. 17A-1 will be described.

  In FIG. 17 (A-1), the effect control unit 410 first determines whether or not the current game result is a single AT role based on information included in the winning information command (step S701). If it is not a single AT combination (step S701: NO), if it is a winning combination (stop symbol type) that requires the appearance of a winning effect, the winning effect (game medal of the game medal) corresponding to the winning combination type (stop symbol type) For the winning combination with payout, effect data for making the payout appearance appear is set (step S702: winning effect by winning design setting process).

  On the other hand, in the case of a single AT role (step S701: YES), nothing is done and the all-torso stop effect processing is exited. Thereby, the payout appearance (winning sound, winning combination notification light effect, symbol irradiation effect) related to one AT role by the winning information command is not displayed. Also, even when a payout command to be described later is received, a medal payout sound related to the single AT combination is not generated (see FIG. 18 to be described later). A series of payout appearances by directing means is prevented from appearing.

(Variation of production processing when all cylinders are stopped)
Next, the all-cylinder stop time effect process shown in FIG. The processing contents of S701 to S702 of the all-turn trunk stop effect process shown in FIG. 17A-2 are the same as the processing contents of steps S701 to S702 during the all-turn cylinder stop effect process shown in FIG. Therefore, the same step number is assigned and the description thereof is omitted to avoid duplication.

  In FIG. 17A-2, in the case of a single AT role (step S701: YES), a single AT role winning payout appearance setting process is performed (step S703). In the single AT role winning effect setting process, unlike the effect processing in step S702, here, among the payout appearances related to the single AT role by the winning information command, the winning sound or the winning combination notification light Production data for making a performance appearance or a payout appearance with a limited pattern irradiation production appear is set. In addition, when a payout command described later is received, a medal payout sound related to a single AT combination is not generated (see FIG. 18 described later), so that when a single AT combination wins, The specific sounds such as “specific sound production non-executable payment appearance”, “sound production non-execution type payment appearance” or “specific light production non-execution type payment appearance” or “sound light production non-executable payment appearance” It is possible to present a “single AT role-only paying appearance” with a limited production mode.

(Delivery command reception effect processing: step S610)
Next, the payout command reception effect process (step S610) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the payout command reception effect process. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the payout command reception effect process according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 18, the effect control unit 410 first determines whether or not the current game result is a single AT combination (step S751). If it is not a single AT combination (step S751: NO), effect data (sound data) for making a medal payout sound appear is set (step S752: medal payout sound effect setting process). Thereby, a medal payout sound is generated with the payout of the game medal.

  On the other hand, if it is a single AT combination (step S701: YES), the payout command reception effect process is exited without doing anything. Thereby, the medal payout sound relating to the single AT combination is not generated.

  Upon completion of the various effect processes corresponding to the command types described above, or the “effect process when other commands are received (step S607)” when a command other than the effect control command described above is received, the received command analysis process The process proceeds to the scenario update process in step S019 of FIG. If there is no effect control command received (step S601: NO), nothing is done and the received command analysis process is skipped and the process proceeds to the scenario update process of step S019 in FIG.

  In the embodiment described above, the spinning-type game machine using the mechanically-driven spinning cylinder has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a staged spinning game machine using a staged spinning machine based on image display. In the above embodiment, the game medal is used as the game value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may be used, or electromagnetic recording (electronic Recording system, magnetic system, and other types of recordings that cannot be recognized by human perception and are used for information processing by electronic computers). May be.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is useful for a swivel type gaming machine provided with an AT combination having different winning combinations depending on a stop operation procedure.

1 gaming machine housing,
2 Front door,
3 Display window (rotor viewing part),
3a winning line,
4 Display window (LCD screen viewing area),
5a, 5b, 5c
6 Liquid crystal display device,
6a Display screen (LCD screen),
7 medal slot,
7c Blocker solenoid 8 MAX bet button,
9 1 bet button,
10 Credit checkout button,
11 rotation start lever,
12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button,
13 Decorative lamp,
14 Operation panel section
15 Return button,
16 speakers,
17 Decorative panel section,
18 Medal tray
19 Medal payout exit,
81 Game start display LED,
82 Medal insertion indicator LED,
83 Re-playing operation LED,
84 MAX bet LED,
85 Insertion number display LED,
86 Number of credit indicator 87 Number of payout indicator 210 Revolving device,
310 External concentration terminal board,
330 lap trunk relay board,
340 Production I / F board,
340a input buffer circuit,
350 payout relay board,
360 stop switch board,
370 game relay board,
380 LED board,
400 main control board (main control unit),
401 microcomputer (main control board side),
401a main ROM,
401b main RAM,
401c main CPU,
401d CTC,
401e interrupt controller circuit;
402 I / O port circuit,
403 counter circuit,
404 I / F circuit,
404a output buffer circuit;
405 I / F circuit,
406 I / F circuit,
407 motor drive circuit,
408 switch input circuit,
410 production control unit,
420 production control board,
421 microcomputer (production control board side),
421a sub-ROM,
421b sub-RAM,
421c sub CPU,
421d CTC,
421e interrupt controller circuit,
422 I / O port circuit,
423 counter circuit,
430 Cylinder setting board,
450 payout control board,
460 LCD control board,
500 hopper units,
510 hopper motor,
520 Medal payout sensor.

Claims (1)

A game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the cirrus, having a plurality of circadians on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Start means for starting rotation of each cylinder under a unit game start condition by setting a plurality of game values as a specified bet number for a unit game using the game value;
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the start operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination, and
With the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
According to the game result, game value giving means for giving game value;
Effect control means for controlling the appearance of effects related to the game to the effect means;
In the rotary type gaming machine provided with
The effect control means includes a payout appearance control means capable of controlling the appearance of payout appearance corresponding to the provision of game value by the game value giving means as the effect by the effect means,
The payment appearance control means is:
While for revealing the payout effect if the combination of the first pattern with the application of Yu value for skill on the prescribed betting amount than was derived displayed as the game result, 1 game less than the prescribed betting amount If the combination of the second symbol with the application of use value is derived displayed as the game result is controlled not to appear the dispensing effect,
The second symbol combination is not the same symbol set,
This is a spinning machine.

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