JP5891495B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine or the like.

  In the case of a revolving machine represented by a slot machine, a large amount is generated by a big bonus (BB, hereinafter the same), a regular bonus (RB, the same hereinafter), an assist time (AT), a replay time (RT), etc. It is known that the medal can be obtained. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

In the gaming machine as described above, a lottery is performed each time, and a combination pattern of symbols corresponding to the result is displayed. And if none of the lotteries are won , interest may be reduced.

  In recent years, in the event of a loss, an effect mode that attracts the player's attention (referred to as an “expected effect mode”), and an effect mode that tries to give the player a little expectation as if something has been won. A gaming machine that executes is also known.

  However, such an expected production mode can be determined to be a production mode that can hardly be expected as the player accumulates game experiences. In this way, if it is determined that the production mode is hardly expected, the expected production mode is merely an excessive production for liveliness, and the expected production mode itself is only annoying. End up. This newly arises as a problem that lowers the interest of the player.

In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to suppress a decrease in interest .

  The technique of the present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of movable display bodies each provided with a plurality of types of symbols, and a symbol display capable of displaying a predetermined number of symbols attached to the movable display bodies as a symbol group. A plurality of movable display bodies are started by inputting a game value and a player's starting operation, and once the changing operation of the movable display bodies is accepted, the symbol display section once A game machine in which the results of the game are displayed, wherein an effect execution means for executing a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the game machine, and according to the progress of the game from the plurality of effect modes Production mode selection means for selecting a production mode, internal lottery means for performing lottery for selecting one of a plurality of roles for each game, and a plurality of movable displays that change based on the result of the lottery Possible to control body suspension A display member stop control means, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination based on the fact that the predetermined winning combination by the lottery is singled out is displayed in the predetermined effective display position, game value a predetermined number When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed on the effective display position based on the selection of the re-game combination in the lottery , Re-game granting means capable of giving an opportunity to execute a game without throwing in, and the plurality of roles include at least a special role, a small role, and a specific role, and the special role and the Also included is a common benefit winning combination in which both the specific combination is selected, and the game value granting means is specific to the effective display position based on the selection of the specific combination in the lottery . But The minimum unit game value giving means for giving the game value of the quantity 1 as the minimum unit number, and the effect executing means is provided when the predetermined number of game values are given by the game value giving means. even if the special effect execution means executes the special effect indicating that the grant of the game value is executed, and which of said common service winning combination and the specific role in the drawing has been singled out, A normal effect executing means for executing a normal effect that does not indicate that the game value is being assigned when the minimum unit game value giving means gives a game value of a quantity of 1; In the game after the specific combination mode is displayed based on the selection of the specific combination and the game value of 1 is given, the game state is changed from the normal game state. The game state control means is capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the game state control means displays the specific combination mode based on the selection of the specific combination in the lottery . In the game after the game value of the quantity 1 is given, the game in which the probability that the re-game combination is selected in the lottery is higher than that in the normal gaming state is controlled by a plurality of games. It has a means to control to be performed over .
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the internal lottery means acquires a random number for each game and performs the lottery based on the acquired random number. It is.
A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, further comprising display means for displaying a predetermined effect image.

According to the present invention , it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest .

It is a disassembled perspective view of a slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion Z1 in FIG. 4 showing a state in which the connector holder is moved. It is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is omitted. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7 showing a state where the connector holder is moved. It is an enlarged view which shows the principal part of Fig.8 (a). It is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a case member. It is the perspective view which looked at the case member from back. (A), (b) is a perspective view of the principal part of a case member explaining the temporarily fixed state of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a wiring relay member. It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted the cover body of the wiring relay member. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a perspective view of the stopper which stops a case member. It is a perspective view of the stopper which shows another form. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the symbol variation display apparatus which shows the other form of a handle. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows the relationship between a case member and the stopper of the outer main body side. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the relationship between a wiring window and the reel of a design variation display apparatus. FIG. 3 is a development view in which a symbol array of a reel band is developed in a plane. It is an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 part. It is the schematic which shows roughly the structure of the various mechanism elements with which the slot machine is equipped, an electronic device, an operation member, etc. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination, and its game privilege. It is a payout table showing a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination directed to a player and a gaming privilege thereof. It is a flowchart which shows the basic 1 game processing procedure in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a starting process. It is a winning value determination table (1) of the extracted random number value. It is a winning value determination table (2) of an extracted random number value. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of BC game start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of BC game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RC game start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RC game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RT game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RT game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as a gaming machine as an example. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine with the door-shaped front member omitted, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 is a door-shaped front member omitted. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4 showing a state where the connector holder is moved, and FIG. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7 showing the state in which the connector holder is moved. 9 is an enlarged view showing the main part of FIG. 8A, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the case member, and FIG. FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) show a temporarily fixed state of the connector holder. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring relay member, FIG. 15 is a front view in which the cover of the wiring relay member is omitted, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the connector holder, and FIG. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 19 and 20 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. 21 shows another embodiment of the handle. 22 is a partial perspective view of the symbol variation display device shown in FIG. 22, FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a main portion showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer body side, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display device. It is sectional drawing of a part.

  A slot machine 1 according to the present invention includes a box-shaped outer main body 100 having an open front surface, a door-shaped front member 200 that is pivotally attached to the front surface of the outer main body 100 in a side-opening door shape, and a plurality of symbols. It has a symbol variation display device 300 that is varied by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachably attached to the outer main body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an image display body 500 that displays an arbitrary image.

[Outside body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outer body 100 has side plates 102 and 102 attached to the left and right sides of the bottom plate 101, and a top plate 103 installed on the top of the side plates 102 and 102. It has a letter-shaped frame shape, and is formed in a box shape in which only the front surface is opened by fixing a back plate 104 to the back of the frame. The left and right side plates 102, 102 have a trapezoidal shape in which the front edges are slightly inclined in a backward inclined state, and thus the opening of the outer body 100 has a backward inclined inclination.

[Outer body-divider]
In the outer main body 100, a shelf-like partition plate 105 is provided substantially at the center of the height. The partition plate 105 is made of metal and has a substantially convex shape in front view having a protruding portion 106 at the center as shown in FIGS. The side plate 102 is fixed to the inner surface of the side plate 102, and a vertical mounting piece 108 formed at the rear end is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The mounting piece 108 at the rear end of the partition plate 105 is formed with a cylindrical projection (not shown) by burring (metal processing for raising a short cylindrical projection while expanding the hole diameter of the lower hole with a punch). The cylindrical protrusion is driven into a small hole (not shown) pre-processed in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 and positioned. In addition, an opening 109 for wiring is formed between the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 in the innermost part on both sides of the partition plate 105.

  In the space below the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, a medal releasing device 110 that releases a medal as a game medium to a medal tray 201 at the lower front of the door-shaped front member 200, and the medal releasing device 110 A medal auxiliary storage box 111 for storing overflowing medals, a power supply device 112, and the like are provided.

  The medal discharge device 110 is a device main body 110a having a driving means (for example, a hopper motor 110f) mounted with a medal storage hopper 110b, and a medal discharge port 110c is provided in front of the device main body 110a. The medals in the hopper 110b are sent out one by one toward the discharge port 110c by the operation of the driving means. The hopper 110b is provided with an overflow rod 110d for discharging overflowing medals, and the above-mentioned medal auxiliary storage box 111 faces below the protruding end of the overflow rod 110d.

  On the other hand, the case member 400 is housed in a space above the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, and a wiring relay member 113 serving as the core of the wiring means described later is provided on the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. It is attached (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[Door type front member]
3 shows the front side of the door-shaped front member 200, and FIG. 1 shows the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. The door-shaped front member 200 has a medal tray 201 on the lower side on the front side, and an operation unit 202 is provided in the approximate center on the front side. The operation unit 202 includes a medal insertion slot 203, a one-insert button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409, which will be described later, Similarly, a MAX insertion button 206 for instructing insertion of the maximum number (for example, three) that can be used in one game, and a medal return button for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 described later to the medal tray 201. 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medals stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300, Three reels for stopping each reel 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 Stop button 211a, 211b, 211c and the like are provided. Of course, the configuration of the operation unit 202 shown here is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In addition, a medal selector 207 is provided on the back side of the insertion slot 203, and a medal basket 212 is connected to the side of the medal selector 207 and a return basket 213 is connected to the bottom. The medal selector 207 is a known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid 207a (not shown). In addition, when the gaming state is such that the insertion of medals exceeding the prescribed number is rejected, the flow path is set on the return basket 213 side. When the door-shaped front member 200 is in a closed position where the door-shaped front member 200 covers the front surface of the outer main body 100, the tip of the medal basket 212 faces the hopper 110 b of the medal discharge device 110. The medal that flows through the medal bowl 212 through the hop-off reaches the hopper 110b. On the other hand, the return basket 213 is connected to the front-side medal tray 201, and the medal that flows from the insertion slot 203 through the medal selector 207 to the return basket 213 returns to the medal tray 201.

  The door-shaped front member 200 is sized to cover the entire front surface of the outer main body 100, and the upper half of the door-shaped front member 200 is a see-through window 214 for games in which a transparent plate is fitted. The display 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 can be seen side by side. A lock device 215 that opens and closes using a dedicated key (not shown) is provided on one side of the free end side of the door-shaped front member 200.

[Design variation display device]
The symbol variation display device 300 is a reel rotation type display device, and incorporates and accommodates, for example, three reels 301a, 301b, and 301c that can be individually rotated by driving means 303 such as a motor, and the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. And a device case 302 that plays a game with a combination of a plurality of symbols (not shown) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c.

  The device case 302 has a deformed hexagonal column shape excluding three faces from the octagonal column that lies on its side to the front (player), and includes a bottom plate 304, a top plate 305, and a right side in FIG. Right side plate 306, left side plate 307 on the left side, vertical rear plate 308 covering the rear surface, upper swash plate 309 provided between top plate 305 and rear plate 308, bottom plate 304 and rear plate 308. And a part of the arc of the reels 301 a, 301 b, and 301 c protrudes from the front of the device case 302.

  Further, the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302 is provided with a handle 311 that can be changed between a useable state in which a finger can be hooked and a non-use state in which the top plate 305 is depressed. To carry. The configuration in which the changeable handle 311 is provided on the top plate 305 of the device case 302 as described above is closely related to a measure for increasing the strength of the case member 400. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, a reinforcing bar 402 is provided in the opening 401 of the case member 400 to give the opening 401 of the case member 400 sufficient strength to allow the image display body 500 to be cantilevered. Since such a reinforcing bar 402 crosses the opening 401, it clearly becomes an obstacle to the insertion and removal of the apparatus case 302 into and from the case member 400. On the other hand, if the handle 311 can be changed and hung on the top plate 305 as in the embodiment, the protrusion of the handle 311 is eliminated, so that the device case 302 can pass under the reinforcing bar 402 without difficulty. Therefore, it is possible to provide the reinforcing bar 402 in the direction crossing the opening 401 in the opening 401 of the case member 400 only by providing the handle 311 which can be changed as described above on the top plate 305 of the apparatus case 302. Become. Incidentally, the conventional apparatus case has a room for providing a reinforcing bar at the opening of the case member because the handle protrudes from the top plate and becomes an obstacle.

  In addition, the handle 311 of the embodiment is configured to swing and change between the standing use state and the lying down non-use state, but the structure that can change the handle 311 between the use state and the non-use state is implemented. The form is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, two belt loops 314, 314 are cut and raised on the top plate 305, and the belt loops 314, 314 are made of, for example, synthetic resin or leather, and stoppers 315, 315 are provided at both ends. The use state in which the finger can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to the use state in which the finger can be hooked from the uncovered non-use state in FIG. Any structure may be used as long as it can be changed to the unused state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, a flange-like lower handle 316 protrudes from the bottom plate 304 of the device case 302 of the embodiment, and the device case 302 is pushed in by grasping the lower handle 316. By pulling, it is easy to put in and out the case member 400.

[Case material]
The case member 400 has a size substantially matching the space above the partition plate 105 of the outer main body 100, and includes a bottom plate 403, side plates 404 and 404 erected on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 403, and a bottom plate 403. The rear plate 405 is erected on the rear edge of the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 covers the upper surface of the rear plate 405 and the side plates 404, 404.

  In the case member 400, the bottom plate 403 is made of metal, the side plates 404, 404, the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 are made of synthetic resin, and the side plate 404, 404 and the inner surface of the opening 401 of the top plate 406 are made of metal reinforcement. Members 407, 407, and 407 are provided, and a metal reinforcing bar 402 across the opening 401 is stretched between the reinforcing members 407 and 407 of the side plates 404 and 404. The area below the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the symbol variation display device 300, and the opening 401 above the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the image display body 500. An area surrounded by the case member 400 behind the display body 500 is assigned as a wiring work space 408, and a main board 409 as a main control board is mounted on the inner wall surface of the rear plate 405 of the wiring work space 408, and A control board other than the main board 409 (for example, the sub board 449) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 12, a plurality of bosses 410, 410 project from the outer surface of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, and the bosses 410 serve as the back plate of the outer body 100. The boss holes 114 and 114 pre-processed in 104 are fitted and positioned. 2 and 5, the bosses 410 and 410 are provided near a wiring window 411, which will be described later. On the other hand, the boss holes 114 and 114 on the outer body 100 side are close to the wiring relay member 113. Accordingly, the positioning of the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and the wiring relay member 113 of the back plate 104 becomes accurate.

  On the other hand, a concave step portion 412 is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400 as shown in FIG. 2, and the concave step portion 412 fits into the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. A tapered portion 413 extending in the rearward direction is provided at the end on the rear plate 405 side of the recessed step portion 412, and is guided by the tapered portion 413 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105 and the case member 400. The concave step 412 can be smoothly fitted. As described above, the case member 400 is guided straight into the back of the partition plate 105 by the fitting of the concave step portion 412 of the case member 400 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. For example, as shown in FIG. A rail member 115 in the form of a concave groove is laid on the plate 105 or press-molded integrally. On the other hand, a wheel 414 is installed on the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the wheel 414 is rolled in the groove of the rail member 115. Also good. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 20, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid on the partition plate 105 or integrally formed with press, and on the other hand, flanges 415, 415 are formed on both ends of the wheel 414 of the case member 400, The rail member 116 may be sandwiched between the flanges 415 and 415 of the wheel 414.

  Further, the case member 400 is set at a predetermined position on the partition plate 105 and is stopped by the swing lever-shaped stoppers 117, 117, 117 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 17, and 22. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stopper 117 is pivotally attached to the front end of the partition plate 105 and the two attachments 118, 118 suspended from the top plate 103, as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation posture engaged with a part of the case member 400 and the non-operation posture not engaged with the case member 400 as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. Regulate movement. If the stopper 117 is key-shaped as shown in FIG. 18 and is engaged with the hooking portion 416 provided on the case member 400, the upward movement of the case member 400 on the partition plate 105 is also restricted. be able to. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is located at a position facing a locking hole 442 penetrating the corner portion of the side plate 404 and the top plate 406 of the case member 400. The operation posture and the non-operation posture can be switched from the inside of the case member 400 while the case member 400 is pushed into a predetermined position.

  In addition, a wiring window 411 in the form of a long hole penetrating to the back plate 104 side of the outer main body 100 is opened on the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The wiring window 411 corresponds to the upper swash plate 309 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300 installed on the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. The horizontal empty space 417 above the upper swash plate 309 (or a horizontal triangular space 417 formed between the upper swash plate 309 and the main board 409) and the back. It functions as an opening connecting the plates 104.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 12, the case member 400 is provided with a shelf-like temporary fixing member 418 (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary fixing shelf”) at a substantially intermediate position of the height of the empty space 417. In addition, wiring recesses 419 and 419 are formed outside the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411 so as to extend to the left and right side surfaces of the case member 400.

  If the layout of the wiring window 411 is specified with reference to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, the wiring window 411 has the reel 301a of the symbol variation display device 300 as shown in FIG. , 301b, 301c and the horizontal plane HH passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be put in another state as a lower limit.

[Image display]
The image display 500 is, for example, a panel-type unit capable of displaying an image, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like). A hinge fitting 420 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the side plate 404 (refer to the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotatably supported by the hinge fitting 420.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the vertical reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400 is locked to the reinforcing member 407 on the opposite side of the reinforcing member 407 provided with the hinge fitting 420 (on the right side in FIG. 11). A piece 421 is pivotally attached. When the lock piece 421 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 11, the tip of the lock piece 421 is engaged with a receiving portion 508 projecting from the back side of the image display body 500. The image display body 500 is locked at a position where the upper portion of the opening 401 of the case member 400 is closed. On the other hand, when the lock piece 421 is rotated in the reverse direction from the locked state, the lock of the image display body 500 is released, and the lock piece 421 is rotatable about the hinge fitting 420. Normally, before the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image display body 500 is locked in the closed position to prevent unnecessary rotation, while in the state where the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image is displayed. The display body 500 is unlocked to be rotatable. By doing so, the inside of the wiring work space 408 at the back of the image display body 500 can be checked immediately after opening the door-shaped front member 200.

  As a means for efficiently checking the wiring work space 408 in the back of the image display body 500, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are connected by an appropriate connector to open and close the door-shaped front member 200. In conjunction with this, the image display body 500 may be opened and closed together. In this case, since the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 of the embodiment have different positions of the rotation centers, a relative shift occurs between the movements of the two. It can be absorbed by using a simple wire or a telescopic rod. However, if the connecting tool is a flexible wire or the like, the door-shaped front member 200 will hit the image display body 500 that is stopped while being opened at the stage of closing the door-shaped front member 200, thereby impairing smoothness. There is a fear. On the other hand, for example, an urging means such as a winding spring may be provided on the image display body 500 so as to constantly urge it in the closing direction. By doing so, when the door-shaped front member 200 is closed, the image display body 500 closes by itself while pulling the coupling tool by the action of the urging force, so that the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 do not collide. Of course, the means for rotating the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above.

  In addition, a lock that locks the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above has a structure in which the attachment means of the image display body 500 with respect to the case member 400 is a hinge structure and the image display body 500 can be rotated in a door shape. When means (the above-mentioned lock piece 421) is added, the lock is continued in principle with the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100, and the lock is released only when necessary, such as checking the wiring work space 408. In this case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, the crime prevention performance is improved.

  A gap 10 is provided between the upper edge of the opening 401 of the case member 400 and the upper edge of the closed image display body 500, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 is attached by a finger passing through the gap 10. It can be grasped. In addition, a handle opening 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 can be grasped by a finger passing through the handle opening 422. Therefore, the case member 400 can be properly used for the handle 422 and the gap 10 in accordance with the place and posture of handling. For example, when the case member 400 is transported before being incorporated into the outer main body 100, it is better to carry it in a bowl shape using the handle port 422. On the other hand, the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100 is shown in FIG. As described above, the grip port 422 is hidden behind the outer body 100 so that a finger does not enter, so that the case member 400 is pulled out by placing the finger on the reinforcing member 407 from the gap 10. The lower handle 316 (see FIGS. 4 and 11) of the device case 302 protrudes from the front center of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the outer body 100 is pushed or pulled by holding the lower handle 316. The case member 400 can be easily taken in and out of the case. In this case, the lower handle 316 is integrated with the case member 400 because the device case 302 is fixed to the case member 400 with screws, and therefore, the lower handle 316 projects from the front surface of the floor plate 403 of the case member 400. Is equal to

[Image display body-frame member]
The image display body 500 has a size that covers almost the entire region above the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400. In addition, a frame member 501 that surrounds a region below the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400, that is, a front region of the symbol variation display device 300 in a frame shape, is integrally formed below the image display body 500. The reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 are bordered by the frame member 501. The surface of the frame member 501 is a decorative surface, on which an appropriate pattern is drawn.

[Image display body-frame member-illumination apparatus]
A lighting device 502 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame member 501, and the design of the symbol variation display device 300 is illuminated brightly by the lighting device 502. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the lighting device 502 illustrated as an embodiment is configured by arranging a large number of LEDs 504 on a strip-shaped substrate 503 that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing (the width direction of the slot machine 1). The lower illumination device 502 is arranged with the LED 504 facing upward in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with, for example, a milky white translucent cover plate 505, while the upper illumination device 502 has an upward U-shaped cross section. In this translucent cover 507, the LED 504 is disposed facing downward.

  The upper illumination device 502 is installed with the illumination direction tilted from the bottom to the player side as shown in FIG. According to the experiment, when the illumination direction of the illumination device 502 is directed to the peripheral surface side of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, specific portions of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly illuminated and difficult to see. When tilted as described above, it was confirmed that the wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c was illuminated almost evenly and became easy to see. The light from the illumination device 502 is reflected and diffused by the transparent plate fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200, or the transparent plate is brightly illuminated, so that a wide range of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be obtained. It seems that it looks bright or is due to their synergy. Further, since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, the light source is brought closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. be able to. Therefore, the means for incorporating the lighting device 502 into the frame member 501 has a feature that sufficient brightness can be ensured even with a low amount of light compared to the conventional lighting device.

[Wiring means]
For example, each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 and the start lever 210 (hereinafter simply referred to as “generic names” in the operation unit 202 of the medal discharge device 110, the power supply device 112, and the door-shaped front member 200 attached to the outer main body 100. The main body 409 and the like in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a general term for the case member side electric component). Electrically connected. In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the game unit (case member 400) is detachable from the outer main body 100. Therefore, when the game unit (case member 400) is replaced, the main body side electric component and the case member side electric component are used. Reasonable wiring means are provided for easily connecting or disconnecting each other.

[Wiring means-Wiring relay member]
As described above, the wiring relay member 113 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the upper part of the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. 4 and 5, the wiring relay member 113 is located at a position corresponding to the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and faces the empty space 417 of the case member 400 from the wiring window 411. Yes. The wiring relay member 113 relays the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts, and is connected to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. A mounting plate 120 to be screwed, a cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120, and a plurality of (two in the embodiment, large and small) connector boards 122 housed between the cover body 121 and the mounting plate 120, 123.

  Of the two connector boards 122 and 123, the larger connector board 122 located on the left side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120, and is connected to the main board 409. A connector 124 that is paired with the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 is provided.

  On the other hand, the smaller connector board 123 located on the right side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is attached to the attachment plate 120 in a non-fixable and movable state, and therefore, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. It can move in the direction and can also move in the left-right direction. This small connector board 123 is provided with a connector 125 that makes a pair with the connector 427 at the tip of the harness 426 connected to the case member side electrical components other than the main board 409.

  Further, the cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120 includes two large and small openings 126 and 127 through which the connectors 124 and 125 pass, a support cylinder 128 protruding in a position side by side with the openings 126 and 127, and a lower half. And a tunnel-like wiring duct 129 projecting forward.

  The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 passes through the inside of the wiring duct 129 or is bundled with a hook-shaped wiring stopper 130 protruding from the lower front surface of the mounting plate 120 of the wiring relay member 113. 1 are distributed to the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 as shown by a one-dot chain line L in FIG. 1, and the direction is changed substantially vertically near the corners of the side plates 102 and 102 and the back plate 104, many of which are The wiring board 109 is connected to the electrical component on the main body side through the wiring opening 109 provided in the back of the partition plate 105. Of course, when there is a main body side electrical component (for example, the external relay terminal plate 131 provided on the inner surface of the side plate 102 in FIG. 1) in the region above the partition plate 105, regardless of the wiring opening 109 of the partition plate 105. Connected as is.

From the wiring means described so far, the following technical idea can be grasped.
(A) On the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, the lower limit is between a horizontal plane passing through the rotation center of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 and a horizontal plane passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c. A wiring window 411 is formed at a position where
(B) A wiring relay member 113 is installed on the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 to relay the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts.
(C) A vertical wiring path through which wiring passes along the inner surfaces of the side plates 102 and 102 of the outer main body 100 is formed.
(D) The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 is guided to the side of the case member 400, and is connected to the main body side electrical component through the wiring path therefrom.

  In the gaming machine having the components (a) to (d) above, the main body side wirings 119 do not pass behind the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, and the side plates 102, 102 of the outer main body 100 are connected. Since the wiring path provided along the route is bypassed, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be brought close to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, and the conventional configuration, that is, the main body side wirings 119 are connected to the back plate 104. The diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c can be made larger than the conventional configuration in which the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are passed through the center of the reel 301a. The larger the diameter of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, the greater the force at the time of rotation.

[Wiring means-connectors 425, 427]
As described above, the two connectors 124 and 125 provided on the wiring relay member 113 include the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 connected to the main board 409 of the case member 400 and the case member side other than the main board 409. The connectors 427 at the ends of the harnesses 426 connected to the electrical components are respectively connected. The two connectors 425 and 427 are integrally attached to one connector holder 428 as shown in FIG. The connector holder 428 includes a holder main body 429 to which the connectors 425 and 427 are screwed, a plate-like attachment piece 431 that has a through hole 430 at a substantially central portion and protrudes on both sides of the holder main body 429, and It consists of a well-known button-type panel fastener 432 (trade name “Nylatch”: registered trademark) mounted in the through hole 430 of the attachment piece 431, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8A, the wiring relay member 113 An attachment piece 431 is applied to the tip of the support cylinder 128, and a button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is inserted into the support cylinder 128 and locked. Therefore, since the connector holder 428 is fixed to the support cylinder 128 serving as a fixing means, and further fixed to the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 cannot be disconnected.

[Wiring Relay Board-Connector 425, 427-Temporary Stop Shelf]
As described above, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connectors 124 and 125 of the wiring relay member 113. 427 is temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400.

  The temporary fixing shelf 418 is a shelf-like member that faces the wiring window 411 from the inside of the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 12, and 13, and is shown in FIG. In this way, a substantially horizontal bench portion 433 on which the connector holder 428 is placed, a bench side plate 434 erected on both ends of the bench portion 433, and three inward claw pieces 435, 435 protruding from each bench side plate 434. , 435. Between the central one of the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 and the other two on the upper and lower sides, there is an interval at which the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be fitted. One bench side plate 434 has a thin plate structure in which a finger hook portion 436 is extended at the tip, and is supported at one end by applying a force in the X direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. It can be bent outward like a leaf spring, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be easily detached from the inward claw pieces 435, 435, 435 in the bent state. The imaginary line in FIG. 8A shows an example in which the tip of the finger hook portion 436 is bent into a key shape. By doing so, the connector holder 428 can be removed just like pressing the button as indicated by arrow Y. It can be done easily.

  6, the connector holder 428 is placed on the bench portion 433 of the temporary fixing shelf 418, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 is attached to the inward claw pieces 435, 435 of the bench side plate 434. The connector holder 428 is temporarily fixed to the temporary fixing shelf 418 by being fitted between 435. Of course, even if it is temporarily fixed, the connector holder 428 is set to have a strength that does not come off the temporary fixing shelf 418 during transportation of the case member 400, and therefore, before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer body 100, The connectors 425 and 427 integrated with the connector holder 428 are temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400 and do not move. Therefore, during the operation of transporting the case member 400 or assembling the case member 400 into the outer main body 100, the connectors 425 and 427 at the tips of the harnesses 424 and 425 hit the components in the case member 400, and, of course, the components. There is no danger of damaging itself.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8B → FIG. 8A, in the wiring process after the case member 400 is fixed to the outer main body 100, one bench side plate 434 is bent outward as described above. When the connector holder 428 is removed from the temporary fixing shelf 418 and the connector holder 428 is moved to a position where the attachment piece 431 thereof contacts the support tube 128 of the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connector of the wiring relay member 113. 124 and 125 (details will be described later), the button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is pushed in that state, and the attachment piece 431 is locked to the support cylinder 128. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 6, if the guide rail 440 for guide is provided on the bench portion 433, it is only necessary to push the connector holder 428 inward, so that workability is improved. improves.

[Combination of connectors 425 and 427 and connectors 124 and 125]
As described above, the connector 425 and the connector 427 are attached to one connector holder 428. By doing so, the connection of the two connectors 425 and 427 is completed by one operation of setting the connector holder 428 to a predetermined position of the wiring relay member 113. However, as a practical problem, in the structure in which the independent elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connector holder 428 are gathered together and integrated, the problem of “accurate positioning” between the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 becomes a difficult problem. encounter. That is, if the positioning of the four elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 on the wiring relay member 113 side is not accurate, the connectors 425 and 124 and the connectors 427 and 125 cannot be coupled together. This is because it is difficult to achieve such positioning accuracy at the cost of mass-produced products. As one means for solving such a problem, a method of using a drawer connector excellent in flexibility at the time of coupling can be considered, but still a cost burden is large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 can be loosely fixed. Take measures to bring it to a state. In such a configuration, when the connection aim of the connector holder 428 is set to the connector 425 and the connector 124, even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the other connector 427 and the connector 125, the connector board 123 moves and the deviation is corrected. Since it moves to correct, connector 427 and connector 125 can also be coupled. Thus, an inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

  As in the embodiment, the configuration in which the small connector board 123 corresponding to the small connector 125 is movable and the large connector 425 and the connector 124 are used as a reference for coupling is compared to the opposite configuration. , 427, 125 can be easily combined. This is because the smaller connector board 123 can be handled with a lighter force, so that it is easy to automatically correct the deviation. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the connectors 425 and 124 are coupled before the other connectors 427 and 125, so that the connectors for coupling aiming can be easily matched.

  Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 9, the chamfered portion C (the chamfered portion C is formed on the peripheral corner portion of the tip of the convex portion of the convex connectors 425 and 427 and / or the peripheral corner portion of the insertion port of the concave connectors 124 and 125. If a straight chamfering or a curved chamfering is possible), the guiding action along the taper of the chamfered portion C makes the connectors more connectable.

  In addition to the configuration in which the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are movable as in the embodiment, it is also possible to allow any one of the connectors 425 and 427 on the connector holder 428 side to be movable. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the back of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is recessed toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300. A cable groove 437 is formed, and wiring ports 438 and 438 penetrating the side plate 404 (or the rear plate 405) of the case member 400 are opened near both ends of the cable groove 437. The wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are for connecting the symbol variation display device 300 and the main board 409 and the like. In FIG. The cable 313 (see FIG. 12) of the reel substrate 312 provided on the non-hinge side surface of the door-shaped front member 200 is pulled out of the case member 400 from one wiring port 438, and the cable 313 is as shown in FIG. The cable is inserted into the cable groove 437, and the tip of the cable 313 is returned from the other wiring port 438 into the case member 400 to be connected to the main board 409 or the like. The cable groove 437 is provided with cable stoppers 439 at predetermined intervals so that the cable 313 does not fall off from the cable groove 437.

  Thus, the main board 409 and the reel board 312 are both case member side electrical components in the case member 400, and it is not necessary to pull out the cable 313 outside the case member 400. The reason why the case member 400 is intentionally provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside is as follows.

  The installation location of the reel substrate 312 is a non-hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 among the side surfaces of the symbol variation display device 300 (device case 302) in consideration of the workability of wiring for inserting and removing connectors in a limited space. The side corresponding to is preferable. On the contrary, if the reel substrate 312 is provided on the side surface of the device case 302 corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200, the door-shaped front member 200 (see FIG. 1) that is fully opened and the reel substrate 312 are close to each other. This is because a large working space required for inserting and removing the connector cannot be secured because of facing each other. On the other hand, if the connecting portion of the boards (main board 409, image display body 500, etc.) to be connected to the reel board 312 is on the side corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 of the case member 400, the cable 313 is The interior of the case member 400 is crossed. Then, the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is attached to the case member 400, or the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is pulled out.

  On the other hand, if the case member 400 is provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 to bypass the cable 313 to the outside as in the embodiment, the trouble of the cable 313 as described above does not occur. In addition, the wiring work is better when the device case 302 is slightly pulled out from a predetermined position, and accordingly, the length of the cable 313 from the wiring port 438 to the reel board 312 is also the wiring cost. There is room to say. Accordingly, the cable 313 is slackened with the apparatus case 302 set at a predetermined position, and the cable 313 is slackened depending on the amount of pull-out. When the slack of the cable 313 is large, the cable 313 is formed in a triangular space formed between the lower swash plate 310 of the apparatus case 302 and the corner portion at the back of the case member 400, which is located side by side with the wiring port 438. The loose part of can be escaped.

Further, when the cable groove 437 is inflated toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 as in the embodiment, it is between the back of the case member 400 and the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302. Useful for effective use of dead space.
Note that wiring using the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 is not limited to the cable 313 of the reel substrate 312, and can be applied to all cables crossing the inside of the case member 400.

  In addition, in FIG. 11, the code | symbol 441 is a function separation relay terminal board.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 24, each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has a symbol row (array) in which a plurality of types (in this figure, any one of a total of nine types) are arranged at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which a total of 21 symbols (numbers 1 to 21) are written is attached. FIG. 24 shows a state in which the symbol rows shown on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are developed in a plane. In addition, in order to identify the symbol arrange | positioned in a symbol row | line | column, the said sequence number is described for convenience.

  Each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged in each symbol row, and the opening 401 (also referred to as symbol display window, hereinafter symbol). It arrange | positions so that it can visually recognize via the display window 401 (refer FIG. 25 demonstrated next). The symbol display window 401 corresponds to a symbol display unit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24, the type of symbol is “a symbol“ 7 ”is painted almost red, and a character imitating a human wearing glasses on the right is drawn. "Red 7 symbol (reel band 321a array number 19 etc.)", "Numeral" 7 "is almost painted in blue, and the character imitating a dog is drawn on the right side of the symbol, blue below 7 symbols (such as the arrangement number 7 of the reel band 321b) is relatively conspicuous (the size is larger and easier to visually recognize than other symbols).

  Similarly, the symbols that are easily conspicuous are “white 7 designs (designs in which the number“ 7 ”is painted almost white, the arrangement number 4 of the reel band 321a, etc.)”, “black character designs (all black, “Romanized CHOCO design, pattern number 321c sequence number 18 etc.”, “Yellow character design (yellow roman character TOKORO etc., design number 321a sequence number 2 etc.) ) ”. These symbols (white 7 symbol, black character symbol, yellow character symbol) are all lost symbols (details will be described later).

  In addition, “a design imitating a watermelon, hereinafter referred to as a watermelon design (arrangement number 7 of the reel band 321a, etc.)”, “a symbol imitating a lamp (a bowl-shaped container with an inlet), hereinafter a lamp There are “design (reel band 321b arrangement number 2 etc.)”, “cherry-like design, hereinafter cherry design (eg reel band 321a arrangement number 3 etc.)”, and “ellipse” There are a total of nine types of symbols, such as a symbol written as RP in Roman letters, hereinafter referred to as a replay symbol (sequence number 3 of the symbol band 321c, etc.).

[Frame member]
FIG. 25 shows an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 portion. From the symbol display window 401, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 301a, 301b, 301c are visible. At this time, for example, three symbols displayed on one reel 301a are “upper (or upper)” (for example, a position where “white 7 symbols” is displayed on the reel 301a), “ “Middle stage (or middle stage position)” (for example, the position where “red 7 symbol” is displayed on the reel 301a), “lower stage (or lower position)” (for example, the position where “replay symbol” is displayed on the reel 301a) ).

  From the above, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols in the symbol display window 401. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 by “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  Various lamps are provided on the left side of the frame member 501 (also referred to as a display panel, which will be unified as the display panel 501 below) on the left side when viewed from the symbol display window 401. Among them, “BET1”, “BET2 ”And“ BET 3 ”are BET lamps (bet lamps) 602. The numbers of the BET lamps (numbers 1, 2 and 3 of“ BET 1 ”,“ BET 2 ”and“ BET 3 ”above) are as follows. Each corresponds to the number of bets (multiplier, the number according to the number of medals multiplied), that is, “1” is 1 bet (the number of medals multiplied is 1), and “2” is This means that 2 bets (the number of medals multiplied is 2) and “3” corresponds to 3 bets (also called a MAX bet, the number of medals multiplied is 3). 1 is the minimum quantity It comes to.

  An effective arrangement (straight line type) is determined according to the number of bets. This “effective arrangement” is also called an effective line. The following is unified with the active line. A combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to be described later is determined to be a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the symbol display window 401, if the combination of the symbols is not arranged on one active line, the predetermined winning combination is performed. It is not determined that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the combination is displayed.

  In the slot machine 1, a game is played with 2 or 3 bets. Below, the number of effective lines and the number of effective lines corresponding to the number of bets will be specifically described.

  The effective line corresponding to 2 bets is an “upper stage-upper stage-upper stage” active line 622a (upper stage line 622a) connecting the upper positions of the reels and an intermediate stage position of each reel connecting the middle positions of the reels. -Effective lines 622b (middle line 622b) arranged in a "middle stage". The two effective lines of the upper line and the middle line are collectively referred to as “2 BET line”. Therefore, in the case of 2 bets, there are a total of 2 active lines.

  Newly added effective lines in the 3-bet are “Lower stage-Lower stage-Lower stage” active lines 623c (lower stage line 623c) connecting the lower positions of the reels, the upper stage position of the left reel, and the middle stage position of the middle reel. In addition, an effective line 623a (lower right line 623a) arranged in a lower right direction connecting the lower stage positions of the right reel and “upper stage—middle stage—lower stage”, the lower stage position of the left reel, the middle stage position of the middle reel, and the upper stage of the right reel. The three effective lines are the effective line 623b (upward right line 623b) arranged in the right-up direction, which is “lower stage-middle stage-upper stage” connecting the positions. A product obtained by adding the above-described 2BET line to these is called a “3BET line”. Therefore, in the case of 3 bets, there are a total of 5 active lines.

  Note that the effective lines are not limited to the linear arrangement as described above. Furthermore, it is not restricted to the aspect which increases the corresponding effective line whenever the number of bets increases as mentioned above.

  In addition, the display panel 501 is provided with lamps and LEDs that can be lit (or blinked) in accordance with the gaming state of the slot machine 1. From the top of the figure, these lamps are an error lamp 604 on which characters “ERR” are drawn, a replay lamp 606 on which characters “REP” are drawn, located immediately below the BET lamp 602, and “STR”. A start lamp 608 with the letters “INS”, a medal IN lamp 610 with the letters “INS”, and a payout number display LED 612 having two side-by-side 7-segment LEDs. In addition to these, a bonus notification lamp for notifying the winning of a bonus game, which will be described later, a 7-segment LED for displaying the cumulative payout number of medals in a bonus game, etc., and counting the bonus game are provided separately. Also good.

  The error lamp 604 starts to light (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and indicates that a trouble or the like is currently occurring. Have a role to inform.

  The replay lamp 606 has a role of notifying the player that a game can be replayed (a game can be played again without a new medal) when the game result is a replay (described later).

  The start lamp 608 starts to light (or flash) when the number of bets reaches the MAX bet, and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 continues to light (or blink) until the bet number reaches the maximum (MAX bet), thereby having a role of prompting the player to place a bet.

  The payout number display LED 612 has a role of notifying the player of the number of payouts by displaying the number of payouts (the number of medals to be paid out) when there is a game ball payout associated with the game result. (The payout number display LED 612 corresponds to the effect executing means)

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 26 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like equipped in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main board 409 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. On the main board 409, a CPU 1110, a ROM 1112, a RAM 1114, an input / output interface 1116, and the like are mounted.

  The above-mentioned insertion buttons 205, 206, start lever 210, reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons are a game using a sensor (not shown). An operation performed by a person can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, the start lever 210 outputs an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c) to the main board 409, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Outputs to the main board 409 an operation signal for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are referred to as a left reel 301a, a middle reel 301b, and a right reel 301c, respectively, as necessary. The corresponding reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are referred to as a left reel stop button 211a, a middle reel stop button 211b, and a right reel stop button 211c.

  The slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main substrate 409, and various signals are input from these devices to the main substrate 409. In addition to the symbol variation display device 300, the devices include a medal discharge device 110 and the like.

  The symbol variation display device 300 includes reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c for rotating the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (left reel drive motor 341a, middle reel drive motor 341b, and right reel drive motor 341c). This reel drive motor is composed of a stepping motor, and each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be rotated and stopped independently. During the rotation, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display window 401. Is displayed while changing.

  Each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a position sensor (not shown) for detecting a reference position related to rotation, and each reel 301a, 301b, 301c is provided with a position sensor corresponding to the inside of the reel. (Left reel position sensor 331a, middle reel position sensor 331b, right reel position sensor 331c). By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main board 409, the main board 409 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  In the medal selector 207, the solenoid 207a and the insertion sensor 207b described above are installed. The insertion sensor 207 b detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203 and outputs a medal detection signal to the main board 409. When the solenoid 207a is OFF, the inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 207b. On the contrary, when the solenoid 207a is in the ON state, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 207b in the medal selector 207 is locked out so that the medal insertion is not accepted, and even if the player inserts a medal, the medal selector 207 The medal flowing through the return basket 213 passes through the medal tray 201. At the same time, the function of the insertion sensor 207a is invalidated, so that neither betting by medal insertion nor medal storage is performed.

  The medal releasing device 110 has a payout sensor 110e (not shown) for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and the payout medal signal for each medal is main from the payout sensor 110e. It is input to the substrate 409. The auxiliary storage box 111 for game medals is provided with a medal full sensor 111a. When the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main board. Output to 409. At this time, an error display for notifying the abnormality of the gaming machine is performed by the image display body 500, the error lamp 604, etc., and the player or hall employee is notified that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main board 409 to the symbol variation display device 300 and the medal discharge device 110. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of each of the reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c described above is output from the main board 409. The medal releasing device 110 receives a drive signal from the main board 409 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line, and the medal releasing device 110 performs a medal payout operation. At this time, if the number of medals necessary for payout is insufficient or there are no medals in the medal releasing device 110, the number detection by the payout sensor 110e is delayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 110e outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main board 409, and in response, the main board 409 informs that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Is displayed on the error lamp 604, the image display body 500 or the like to notify the player or the like that an abnormality has occurred.

  The slot machine 1 includes a sub board 449 in addition to the main board 409. The sub board 449 includes a CPU 1118, a ROM 1120, a RAM 1122, an input / output interface 1130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 1124, and an AMP (audio amplifier) 1126. A sound source IC 1128 and the like are mounted. The sub board 449 receives various command signals from the main board 409, and controls the display of the image display body 500, the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the lighting device 502 and the operation of the speaker 510. (Note that the image display body 500, the illumination device 502, and the speaker 510 correspond to effect executing means)

  Further, when the external relay terminal board 131 is provided on the main board 409, the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 1200 of the game hall via the external relay terminal board 131. The external relay terminal board 131 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main board 409 to the hall computer 1200.

  In addition, the power supply device 112 includes a setting key switch 112a, a reset switch 112b, a power switch 112c, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened. Among them, the power switch 112c is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 112a is for changing the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 112b is for releasing an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1, and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 112a.

  The above is an example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. In a game by the slot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 210 in a state where the number of medals is determined, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c rotate, and thereafter, the player rotates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c. Is operated, the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are controlled to stop. When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and necessary. Accordingly, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded.

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the winning combination (including what is called a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and the combination of the corresponding symbols will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 shows a combination mode of symbols corresponding to each winning combination of the slot machine 1 and its privilege (game privilege, hereinafter referred to as game privilege). FIG. 28 is a payout table (simple explanation of gaming bonuses for each winning combination, written on the display panel 501 and the like) for the player.

  As described above, the reels 321a, 321b, and 321c are attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively. The order of symbols, the types of symbols, etc. are different for each reel band. For example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed in the symbol display window 401 in duplicate. There is nothing. In addition, as long as the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is not displayed in the symbol display window 401, the order of symbols and the types of symbols of several reel bands may be the same.

  Then, whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed based on display contents (a symbol combination mode) displayed in the symbol display window 401 when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. Is judged. Specifically, in the symbol display window 401, the combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination in any one of the above-mentioned active lines (2 BET line in the case of 2 bets, 3 BET line in the case of 3 bets) It is determined whether or not is displayed.

  In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination (this is referred to as a predetermined winning symbol) when the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines. It is said that there is a line up, or that the predetermined winning symbols are ready.

  The symbols of the slot machine 1 include “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “watermelon symbol”, “lamp symbol”, “cherry symbol”, “replay symbol”, and “white 7 symbol”, “black character” As already mentioned, there are “design” and “yellow character” designs. Of these, “red 7 design” and “blue 7 design” are more prominent and distinguishable than other designs. ing. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped. Among these, the “blue 7 symbol” is only one of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, and in addition, the color is blue and is easier to visually recognize than the symbol. In addition, although there are two “red 7 symbols” on the middle reel 301b, there is only one on the other reels 301a and 301c. Similar to “Blue 7 design”, this color is also red and is easier to visually recognize than other designs. These symbols are easy for a player to make a target symbol because of the color and the size of the symbol even while the reel is rotating. The same applies to “white 7 symbol”, “black character symbol”, and “yellow character symbol”.

  These symbols are merely symbolic symbols (one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination), but they become a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by becoming a predetermined combination. . Specifically, a combination pattern of predetermined symbols corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 27 will be described.

[Big chance, regular chance]
In FIG. 27, the winning combination (same symbol combination combination) shown as BC is a big chance (hereinafter referred to as BC). In this BC, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” and “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” are predetermined as combinations of corresponding symbols (BC symbols). In other words, a combination of symbols consisting of all “red 7 symbols” (referred to as a combination of red BC symbols) or a combination of symbols consisting entirely of “blue 7 symbols” (referred to as a combination of blue BC symbols) on one effective line. If it is aligned, it means that BC symbols are aligned. In the following description, in particular, when referring to the BC symbol, both the red BC symbol and the blue BC symbol are included.

  When the BC symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege called a big chance game (hereinafter referred to as BC game) is given. In this BC game, a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained are concentrated. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 350) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the BC game ends.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, medals are not awarded when the BC symbols are aligned (the game in which the BC symbols are aligned). That is, having all the BC symbols has a role as an opportunity to shift to the BC game. Further, since only one or two BC symbols are arranged on each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (see FIG. 24), the BC symbol is accurately aimed at the symbol display window 401 to perform a stop operation. Unless the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the BC symbols cannot be aligned. This will be described in detail in the reel stop process described later.

  In this way, the stop operation aiming at a target symbol (in this example, BC symbol) is called “pressing”. This “line of sight” is a skill (or technology, an operation that the player needs to perform intentionally) in the spinning-type gaming machine represented by the slot machine 1, and a difference between the players greatly occurs depending on the skill level. Technology).

  Therefore, if the player's skill to “push” is high (mainly a player who is skilled in a game, a player who is highly skilled in a game, etc.), a position aimed at a target symbol (for example, in the symbol display window 401) ) Can be displayed (stopped) easily. On the other hand, if the player's skill to “push” is low (mainly a player who is immature in the game, a player with a low level of game skill, etc.), the position aimed at the target symbol (for example, in the symbol display window 401) ) Is difficult to display (stop) easily (can be said to be difficult).

  Furthermore, when the BC symbols are all arranged in red 7 symbols (that is, when the red BC symbols are arranged), a gaming privilege of an LRT game (long replay time game) is further given after the BC game ends. In this LRT game, a state advantageous to the player continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, it becomes easier to win a predetermined winning combination for a certain period). That is, when the red BC symbols are arranged, in addition to being able to acquire a large number of medals in the BC game, an additional privilege that can possibly acquire more medals is given.

  The winning combination shown as RC is a regular chance (hereinafter referred to as RC). The combination of the symbols that the RC symbols will be aligned is “blue 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” (referred to as a combination of red RC symbols), “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” (blue RC It is called a combination of symbols). In the following, in particular, when referring to the RC symbol, both the red RC symbol and the blue RC symbol are included. (Note that the RC symbols are not all the same symbols, but they can be said to be the special winning symbol corresponding to the gaming benefits that can obtain a large amount of gaming value such as BC games and RC games. (It may be included in the symbol assortment)

  When the RC symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege called a regular chance game (hereinafter referred to as an RC game) is given. In this RC game, a plurality of games that facilitate the acquisition of medals according to the BC game are concentrated. This is continuously executed until a prescribed number of medals (for example, 110) are paid out. When the paid-out medals reach the prescribed number (or may exceed the prescribed number), the RC game ends.

  In the RC game, the reel control for stopping the first reel (referred to as the first stop reel) is performed immediately after the stop operation is accepted (for example, within 75 ms) (details regarding the reel control are described below). Will be described later).

  When the RC symbols are aligned (the game with the RC symbols aligned), no medals are given, and the alignment of the RC symbols only serves as an opportunity to shift to the RC game. Since the number of RC symbols arranged in the same manner as the BC symbol is small, it is necessary to make a uniform arrangement (see FIG. 24).

  As described above, the slot machine 1 gives the player an opportunity to concentrate and acquire medals through two types of chance games, the BC game and the RC game. In these chance games, a difference (BC> RC) is given to the number of medals that can be acquired, and it is easy for a player to have an expectation for a chance game with a larger number of acquisitions. In particular, for BC games with a red BC design (this is called a red BC game), an LRT game will be added, so the player wants to win a BC rather than an RC, and further a BC game with a blue 7 design. It is possible to face the game with the expectation that he wants to win the red BC rather than the blue BC game. In the following, BC will be referred to as red BC and blue BC as necessary.

[Replay]
In FIG. 27, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is determined in advance as a corresponding symbol combination mode for the winning combination indicated as replay. In other words, when a combination of all “replay symbols” is aligned on one active line, the replay symbols are aligned.

  When the replay symbols are ready, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, it means that a game to be executed as the next game can be executed as a replay without newly inserting medals or performing a betting operation. In this case, the number of effective lines is the same as the number of effective lines of the game with replay symbols.

  In addition, when the replay symbols are arranged, no medal is given, and it has a role as an opportunity to shift to the replay game. A feature of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume a new medal (add a new medal) in the next game instead of not paying out a medal. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the winning probability, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, the slot machine 1 has a probability of winning about once in seven times (details will be described later). As a result, the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) can be kept within a certain range to some extent. That is, the replay can have a role of suppressing excessive consumption of medals when the player progresses the game.

  In addition, the replay symbols are arranged evenly on each reel 301a, 301b, 301c (for example, from 1 to a maximum of 4 other symbols arranged between the replay symbols to the replay symbols). It is possible to eliminate the need for pressing to align the symbols. The relationship between the arrangement of symbols and the necessity of pressing will be described in the reel stop process described later.

[Watermelon, Lamp]
In FIG. 27, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is determined in advance as a corresponding symbol combination mode for the winning combination indicated as watermelon. In other words, when a combination of all “watermelon symbols” is aligned on one effective line, the watermelon symbol is aligned.

  Similarly, “ramp symbol-lamp symbol-ramp symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol for the winning combination indicated as a lamp. In other words, when the combination of symbols that are all “ramp symbols” are aligned on one effective line, the lamp symbols are aligned.

  When the watermelon symbols are ready, a prescribed number (for example, 5) of medals is paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the watermelon symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out 5 medals is given.

  When the lamp symbols are aligned, a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, when the lamp symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out 12 medals is given.

  In the following, in order to avoid confusion with a lamp as a device (light emitting means such as lighting), a lamp as a winning combination is referred to as a “lamp (role)”.

  Therefore, it can be said that the watermelon and the lamp (role) are winning roles that can be expected to increase the number of medals when the game is advanced, and can be expected to suppress consumption of medals. However, if the frequency of winning watermelons and ramps increases, the player can increase the medals simply by proceeding with the game (the medals will increase without winning the BC or RC). The gaming characteristics of the gaming machine (rotating-type gaming machine) will be impaired. It is also feared that it will be easy for players to win excessive medals and the profit balance with the hole will be lost. For these reasons, the watermelon and lamp (role) have a role that prevents the player from consuming a large amount of medals as the game progresses. Should be kept low. Therefore, the watermelon symbol and the lamp symbol can be arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c and aligned without the need for pressing as in the above-described replay symbol.

  In the slot machine 1, it is not particularly necessary to press the ramp in order to align the lamp symbols, and it is necessary to press the ramp in order to align the watermelon symbols. By including the ones that require pressing in this way, the watermelon symbols can be aligned by the player performing the pressing accurately, and watermelons and lamps (role with fewer medals that can be obtained compared to BC and RC) can be obtained. However, it is possible to have fun that the player is looking forward and arranging.

[Cherry]
In FIG. 27, for the winning combination indicated as cherry, a corresponding symbol (cherry symbol) is determined in advance. For this cherry symbol, if there is one cherry symbol (in this example, only the left reel 301a), such as “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY”, it is considered that the cherry symbols are aligned. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. When the cherry symbols are arranged, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is paid out in the game. That is, when the cherry symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege of paying out one medal is given.

  Therefore, it is not determined that the cherry symbols are arranged according to the combination of symbols in a state where all the reels are stopped, but only for at least one reel, the symbols displayed on the active line when the reels are stopped. It can be said that it is determined that they are aligned. However, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” described above is the left reel 301a.

When the cherry symbol is displayed at the upper position (or lower position) of the left reel 301a in the symbol display window 401, there are two effective lines "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY". That is, in the upper position, there are two lines, an upper line 622a and a lower right line 623a. In the lower position, there are two lines, a lower line 623c and an upper right line 623b. In other words, the cherry symbols overlap on the two active lines. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[1 sheet x 2 = 2 sheets]
It becomes.

When the cherry symbol is displayed at the middle position of the left reel 301a in the symbol display window 401, there is one effective line "cherry symbol-ANY-ANY". That is, in the case of the middle stage position, it is one line including only the middle stage line 622b. Therefore, the number of payouts at this time is
[1 sheet x 1 = 1 sheet]
It becomes. As described above, the payout number of cherries differs depending on the stop position (only the left reel 301a, the upper, middle, and lower stages in the symbol display window 401).

  As with the watermelon and lamp (role) described above, the cherry also has a role of preventing the player from consuming a large amount of medals during the game, compared to replay. The winning probability is kept low. It should be noted that the cherry symbols can be arranged evenly on the reels 301a, 301b, 301c (particularly the left reel), and the cherry symbols can be aligned without needing to look like the replay symbols described above. .

  Further, the reels for which the cherry symbols are valid (targets to be aligned) are not necessarily limited to the left reel 301a, but may be the middle reel 301b or the right reel 301c. In this case, when “ANY-cherry symbol-ANY” or “ANY-ANY-cherry symbol” is obtained, a cherry gaming privilege is given. Alternatively, when the cherry symbols of any two reels of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c are stopped on any one of the active lines in the symbol display window 401, a cherry gaming privilege is given. It is good as well. That is, it is a combination mode of symbols such as “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY”, “cherry symbol-ANY-cherry symbol”, and “ANY-cherry symbol-cherry symbol”.

  In any of the above cases, a gaming privilege can be obtained simply by arranging the cherry symbols for at least one (at most two) of the left reel 301a, the middle reel 301b, and the right reel 301c. desirable. This is because the load of forcing the player to push all the reels every time is reduced.

  In addition, like the watermelon and lamp (role) described above, cherry is also a winning role corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, so below (watermelon, lamp (role), cherry) as necessary Are collectively referred to as “small roles”.

  In the slot machine 1, the watermelon, the lamp (combination), and the cherry are described as small roles. However, in addition to these, a small role may be provided. For example, a different kind of design from a watermelon design, a lamp design, and a cherry design is provided, and the corresponding number of medals to be paid out (specified number) is differentiated from the above small roles, or each reel 301a, It is also possible to reduce the number of symbols 301b and 301c and assign a difficulty level to each small role as a small role symbol that needs to be pressed.

[Chance role (RC game exclusive role)] (Heterogeneous pattern matching role)
In FIG. 27, “replay symbol-replay symbol-cherry symbol” is determined in advance as a combination mode of the corresponding symbol (chance role symbol) for the winning symbol indicated as the chance symbol. Then, when the chance combination symbols are arranged, a prescribed number (for example, one) of medals is paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, a gaming privilege of paying out one medal is awarded when the chance role symbols are aligned.

  Further, when the chance role symbols are arranged, a gaming privilege called an SRT game (short replay time game) is further given after the game is finished. In this SRT game, a state advantageous to the player continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, it becomes easier to win a predetermined winning combination for a certain period). However, this SRT game lasts for a considerably shorter period than the LRT game. That is, when the chance role symbols are arranged, in addition to paying out the prescribed number (1) of medals, an additional privilege that can further acquire medals is given.

  In addition, with respect to this chance combination, in the dividend table for the player (FIG. 28), only an RC game exclusive combination (the number of medals to be paid out is 12) will be given and a gaming privilege such as an SRT game will be further given. Is not known. As will be described in detail later, except for the RC game, the number of medals to be paid out is limited to one, and the player is not notified (notification, display, etc.) so that the chance role is effective only during the RC game. It is possible to impress with a winning role.

[Small part in RC game]
In the slot machine 1, all games except RC games are played with 3 bets, and only RC games are played with 2 bets. In the RC game, the payout number of each small role is the same (for example, 12) except for the watermelon. In the RC game, by making it easy to align these small roles and chance roles (for example, by increasing the winning probability, etc.), it is possible to concentrate and execute a plurality of games in which medals can be easily acquired. is there.

  The BC game is played with 3 bets. In this case, too, multiple games that are easy to obtain medals are concentrated by increasing the winning probability of small roles (especially ramps). To be executed. Note that the BC game may be played with two bets in the same manner as the RC game.

[Loose]
If none of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 27 is applicable, the game is lost. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a winning combination that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  Among the symbols of the slot machine 1, “seven white symbols”, “black character symbols”, and “yellow character symbols” are symbols that are not included in any of the above-described winning combination combinations. Therefore, these symbols are lost symbols. Moreover, even if it is any winning symbol, if it is not considered that the winning symbol is aligned when viewed as a combination mode of symbols, it will be lost. In addition, the combination aspect of the pattern which becomes this losing is called a losing eye.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination. What can be said from these is that in slot machine 1, there are a plurality of combinations of BC symbols and RC symbols, and it is not possible to know which BC symbols are aligned or RC symbols are aligned until all reels are stopped. That is. Therefore, it is possible to play the game with excitement and excitement without losing interest until the player stops the last reel.

  Note that these symbols are not limited to the symbols and symbol combinations described above. In addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols may be newly provided. Then, the number of winning combinations may be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main board 409 (mainly CPU 1110 or the like).

  FIG. 29 shows one processing procedure for one basic game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initial setting for preparing for the game start is executed. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

  In the next step S2, the multiplier is determined by the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203, or when there is a medal already stored, by pressing the MAX insertion button 206 (or the one-sheet insertion button 205). It is determined and the operation of the start lever 210 is awaited. That is, the BET process is executed until the multiplication of one game is determined and the start lever 210 can be operated. In addition, in the slot machine 1, the number of multiplications is 2 bets (2 pieces) or MAX bets (3 pieces), but it is also possible to play a game including 1 bet (1 piece).

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 210 which has been in an operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Run. This internal lottery process is either in the stage before all reels 301a, 301b, 301c that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation). This is executed to determine whether the winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of the lottery corresponds to any winning combination, the corresponding winning combination is allowed.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is executed with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c start to rotate, the depressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c.

  In step S5, a reel stop process in which the player presses the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is accepted, the operation valid lamps are turned off in the order of acceptance, and rotation of the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is stopped. Execute.

  In the next step S6, when it is determined in step S5 that the rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c has been stopped, the display content displayed on the active line (the combination of symbols) and the above step A determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by checking what is permitted as a result of the internal lottery determined in S3.

  In step S7, a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6 is executed. Further, when the winning combination is BC, RC, small combination, chance combination, or replay, granting is performed for various gaming benefits such as a change of the gaming state or replaying.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail.

[Startup process]
FIG. 30 specifically shows each process performed in the start-up process.

  In the starting process, first, in step S101, the operation of the medal insertion or one-sheet insertion button 205 and the MAX insertion button 206 is awaited. If there is a MAX bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. This determination is made by inserting medals corresponding to a MAX bet (that is, inserting three or more medals except during the RC game, and inserting two or more medals during the RC game) and each insertion button for a MAX bet. It is assumed that it is satisfied only when there are operations 205 and 206. Further, during the RC game, the MAX bet becomes 2 bets.

  In the next step S102, as the acceptance process, the bet number (in this example, only the MAX bet) is determined and the effective line lamp corresponding to the bet number is turned on.

  In step S103, the operation of the start lever 210 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 210 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether the operation of the start lever 210 has been validated, and in that case, the operation of the start lever 210 has been accepted. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated in the previous step S103, when the operation of the start lever 210 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

  Further, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S104 as long as the player does not perform a bet operation or medal insertion in step S101 or does not result in a MAX bet. At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S101, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In the replay game, a new medal bet is not required, but when the MAX bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in the replay game process described later, the bet state is automatically set. Thereby, the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  In step S105, in response to the operation of the start lever 210 in step S104, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated.

  Next, in step S106, when the start lever 210 is operated, random numbers are extracted in response to the operation. After the random number is extracted, the process proceeds to the next step S107. As for the timing for extracting the random number at this time, an appropriate extraction timing should be set in the programming process, for example, immediately after the start lever 210 is operated or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can do.

  In step S107, as a flag process, it is determined (random number value collation) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in a hit value determination table described later. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds (matches or matches) to a predetermined winning combination random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the flag corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is set to ON (= 1). The flag corresponding to the winning combination that is ON (= 1) at this time is referred to as the winning combination winning flag.

  Then, in the flag process, when determining a winning value determination table that is a criterion for determination when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BC game flag to be described later. A hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON (= 1) in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. In addition to the BC game flag, the game state flag includes an RC game flag, an LRT game flag, an SRT game flag, and an auxiliary RT game flag. When all of these game state flags are in the OFF (= 0) state, the normal game state flag is always set to the ON (= 1) state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) means that the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be aligned only when the corresponding establishment flag is ON. It will be. Therefore, when the lost flag corresponds to the established flag, none of the winning combination symbols can be arranged. It can also be said that the above-described steps S106 and S107 are random number lottery inside the slot machine 1, and in the following, these steps are collectively referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery. The process from the random number extraction to the flag process corresponds to the internal lottery process (step S3 in FIG. 29 described above). At this time, a start flag information command is transmitted to the sub board 449.

  In the next step S108, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game immediately before the game) has expired (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer is timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S109. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S109, rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is started. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain the rotation at the above-described constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) by the player is accepted. .

  Next, in step S110, the wait timer is reset, and the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is allowed as a winning combination corresponding to the game (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding winning combination). This means that a predetermined winning combination is won. Here, the result of the game in which the corresponding winning combination is permitted is reflected in the subsequent processes (reel stop process, determination process, payout process, etc.) as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery as the “establishment flag” described above. Will be.

  In the slot machine 1, a random value range (this is called an extraction range) for random number extraction is determined in advance. This extraction range can be determined as, for example, an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 214 = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1, random numbers in the extraction range are set to 0 to 16383 (214 = 16384 random values), but 0 to 32767 (215 = 32768 random values) or 0 to 65535 ( 216 = 65536 random number values). If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the range of random number values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random number values are extracted in a biased manner.

Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if the random value corresponding to BC is “1” among the random values in the extraction range (0 to 16383), the result of the internal lottery is “BC” when the extracted random value is “1”. The internal lottery flag of BC (the establishment flag, in this case also referred to as the above-mentioned winning flag) is processed as an information command in the game. Moreover, if this is used, the winning probability of BC (probability that BC is selected as a result of the internal lottery, lottery probability) can be calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to BC. Speaking of the above example (BC)
[Total number of random values corresponding to BC / Total number of random values within the extraction range]
Is 1/16384, and the BC winning probability is 1/16384.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. In the above example (BC), the random value “1” in the extraction range is a hit value corresponding to BC. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of BC is a continuous random value “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in the extraction range, the range of the winning value of BC Is a random value from “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any of the random number values “1” to “4” (verified), the result of the internal lottery is that “BC is won”.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value may be referred to as a winning allowable value.

  FIG. 31 (FIG. 31 (a), FIG. 31 (b)) and FIG. 32 (FIG. 32 (a), FIG. 32 (b), FIG. 32 (c)) are the wins for all winning combinations of the slot machine 1. Specific values and internal lottery probabilities are shown. Each of these is stored in advance in the ROM 1112 or the like as a winning value determination table.

  FIG. 31 (a) shows a range of winning values and random winning values (range of random values) in a game in a normal state (referred to as a normal game) (also referred to as a normal determination table). Here, with respect to BC and RC, only BC, or the range of the winning value for RC only (referred to as single winning value), BC + other winning combination (chance), RC + other winning combination (chance) It is divided into the range of winning value (called shared winning value).

The single winning value of BC and RC corresponds to only one corresponding winning combination, like the winning value of watermelon, lamp (role), cherry, replay and the like. That is, in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “1”, it corresponds to a watermelon hit value.
When the extracted random number value is “6000”, it corresponds to a hit value for replay.
When the extracted random number value is “6240”, it corresponds to the winning value of BC (red BC).
Similarly,
When the extracted random number value is “6305”, it corresponds to the winning value of RC (blue RC).
When the extracted random number value is “16000”, it corresponds to the winning value of the loss.
Thus, only one winning combination corresponds to one extracted random number value.

On the other hand, the share winning value of BC and RC is as follows in the example of FIG.
When the extracted random number value is “6290”, it corresponds to the winning value of BC (blue BC) and chance combination.
When the extracted random number value is “6300”, it corresponds to the winning value of RC (red RC) and chance combination.
As described above, a plurality (two in this case) of winning combinations correspond to one extracted random number value. That is, if the extracted random number value corresponds to the shared winning value, it means that the winning combination has been won for any of a plurality of winning combinations. This is because the two winning flags of BC and other winning combination (chance combination) or the two winning combinations of RC and other winning combination (chance combination) in the above-described flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 30). This means that the flag (internal lottery flag) is turned ON at the same time.

  For BC and RC, the range of the winning value obtained by summing (summing up) the single winning value and the shared winning value is the winning value for the entire BC and the entire RC. Winning probability can be calculated.

That is,
BC (whole) 60/16384 (1 / 273.07)
RC (overall) 40/16384 (1 / 409.60)
Thus, the winning probability of the entire BC and the winning probability of the entire RC are calculated.

  Moreover, when comparing the winning probabilities of BC (BC overall) and RC (RC overall), it can be said that BC is slightly easier to win than RC.

  FIG. 31B shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the BC game (range of random values) (referred to as a BC game determination table).

  According to this, during the BC game, BC and RC lottery is not performed. And the winning probability of the lamp is greatly improved, and it can be said that the possibility of winning the lamp is extremely high during the BC game. Along with this, the hit value corresponding to the loss is greatly reduced, and it can be said that the possibility of being lost during the BC game is extremely low.

  And in the RC game, each winning combination and the winning value range (RC game determination table) are not provided, and all winning combinations (watermelon, ramp (role), cherry, chance role) except for BC and RC are provided. The game is executed with the flag set to ON (= 1). And since the 1st stop reel will stop immediately, the symbol corresponding to either of these 4 is prepared (refer FIG. 24 and the reel stop process mentioned later). Excluding the watermelon, the number of payouts for the lamp (role), cherry, and chance combination is 12, so that medals can be paid out efficiently until the specified number (110) is reached.

[RT game]
In the slot machine 1, when red BC symbols are prepared, the LRT game (long replay time game) is started after the end of the BC game (red BC game). When the chance role symbols are prepared, the SRT game (short replay time game) is started from the next game.

  Here, the RT game is a game in which a winning probability of replaying a predetermined number of games (game period) is made easier to win than a normal game. This makes it possible to create a situation where the RT game is frequently won for replay. This RT game is further divided into an LRT game and an SRT game according to the number of continued games. The predetermined number of games is set to 1000 in the LRT game, and the predetermined number of games is set to 3 in the SRT game. In the following, unless otherwise specified, the RT game includes an LRT game, an SRT game, and an auxiliary RT game described later.

  If the BC or RC is won during the RT game, the RT game is ended even if the predetermined number of games has not been reached yet.

  FIG. 32 shows the range of winning values (random number range) for each winning combination and lose in the LRT game and SRT game, respectively. These are also referred to as an LRT game determination table (FIG. 32A) and an SRT game determination table (FIG. 32B), respectively. Since the winning value of the winning combination other than the replay is as described above (same as FIG. 31A), the description is omitted.

  That is, during the RT game, in addition to the winning value that was replayed in the normal game, many of the winning values that were lost are changed to the winning value of the replay. In the SRT game, the total is changed to about 1 / 1.43. In addition, the winning value of the part (*) in the figure indicates that it was a losing game in the normal game.

  As described above, in the RT game, the possibility of being lost is reduced, and the possibility of winning a replay is increased. That is, since the number of replays increases, the number of new medals by a player (consumed medals one after another) is reduced as compared to a normal game. Therefore, it can be said that the RT game can be played under conditions that are advantageous to the player.

  Further, although the winning probability of replay in the SRT game is slightly higher than the winning probability of replay in the LRT game, it is almost impossible for the player to distinguish this. The LRT game is also ended when a chance combination is won. Therefore, there are three conditions for ending the LRT game: the number of games in the LRT game reaches 1000, winning BC or RC, and winning a chance role.

  On the other hand, there are two conditions for ending the SRT game, that the number of games in the SRT game reaches three times, and that BC or RC is won. It should be noted that the SRT game is also terminated when a chance combination is won. However, in this case, since the SRT game is started again with the chance combination as a trigger, it is not listed here as an end condition.

  Here, the opportunity to start the SRT game is when the chance role symbols are aligned. The chance combination includes both a single winning value and a shared winning value. If the chance combination is a single winning value, both of the above-described end conditions are satisfied. That is, if BC or RC is won during three games, this end condition (end condition that BC or RC is won) is satisfied. In addition, when it is a chance combination of the value for shared winning, only one of the above end conditions is satisfied (in this case, the end condition that the number of games is reached three times).

  Further, the RT game includes an auxiliary RT game. FIG. 32 (c) shows a range of winning values for each winning combination and losing in the auxiliary RT game (random number range) (this is called an auxiliary RT game determination table). The start condition for this auxiliary RT game is that the BC or RC internal lottery flag is turned ON in the game, and the corresponding BC symbol or RC symbol cannot be prepared in the game.

  Here, when a chance combination of the value for shared winning is triggered, the SRT game is started instead of the auxiliary RT game. As a result, even if the BC flag or the RC flag is ON, the auxiliary RT game may not be started.

  In addition, since the auxiliary RT game is started without taking the chance role as an opportunity, the player is given an impression that the RT game is started from any opportunity in the normal game. Can do. That is, it is possible to give a surprise to the player that the RT game starts even from a state where none of the symbols are arranged (losing eyes).

  In the auxiliary RT game, BC and RC lottery is not performed. That is, when either the BC flag or the RC flag is in the ON state, no new BC or RC is won until the internal lottery flag is in the OFF state. This means that if a BC or RC is won, the corresponding winning flag can be carried over after the next game.

  And, in addition to the winning value that was replayed in the regular game during the auxiliary RT game, many of the winning values that were lost are also changed to the winning value of the replay. It has been changed to about 1 / 2.00. In addition, the winning value of the part (*) in the figure indicates that it was a losing game in the normal game.

  Further, since the winning combination (BC and chance combination, RC and chance combination) corresponding to the shared winning value is not drawn, the total winning probability of the chance combination is lower than that of the normal game (about 1 / 115.38 to about 1 / 256.00).

  This auxiliary RT game is continued until the corresponding winning combination symbol (BC symbol or RC symbol) that could not be aligned in the game is aligned. Therefore, when winning BC or RC, the total number of medals consumed by the player can be reduced until the corresponding symbols (BC symbol or RC symbol) are prepared.

  Also, the winning probability of replay in the auxiliary RT game is slightly lower than the winning probability of replay in other RT games (SRT game and LRT game are applicable), but the player distinguishes this. This is almost impossible.

  From the above, when an RT game is started from a normal game, it may not be triggered by a chance combination. Therefore, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the player is interested only by having the chance role symbols in the normal game.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of set values (six levels from set values 1 to 6) (each not shown). In each set value, a difference (step difference, extreme difference, etc.) is given to the internal lottery probability. This set value is the internal lottery probability of the winning combination (especially BC, RC, etc.) as the set value increases such that set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6 Has been given preferential treatment. For example, compared to the set value 1, the set value 6 has a higher probability of winning a BC, so the possibility of winning the BC is higher. By providing stepwise set values in this way, the slot machine 1 can be used as a clue when the player guesses the set value by giving a characteristic to each set value or according to the management of the hall or the like. Can be operated. The setting value is not limited to the above. 31 and 32 show the internal lottery probability corresponding to the set value 5.

[Reel stop processing]
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping a reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is waited. FIG. 33 shows the contents of the reel stop process by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the reel stop control process will be described.

  In the reel stop process, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected according to an internal lottery flag indicating the result of the internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared in advance for all the internal lottery flags, and these are stored in the ROM 1112 of the main board 409 as read-only table data.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in the above step S201, it enters a standby state until a pressing operation of each reel stop button 211a, 211b, 211c is accepted (steps S202, S210, S217). In these standby states, whether each of the left reel 301a, middle reel 301b, and right reel 301c has already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF) It is also determined whether any one of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is pressed. Until all the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in and after step S202 are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are received (stop operation procedure) is a stop operation procedure (or pressing sequence) called “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. Say).

The above-described “forward press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 301a first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop button 211a first). From the reel operation order to stop after
[Left reel → Middle reel → Right reel],
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Left reel → Right reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure may also be called “order scissors push”.

The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 301c is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop button 211c is pressed first). From the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second,
[Right reel-> middle reel-> left reel]
Or
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures: [Right reel → Left reel → Middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “reverse scissor pressing”.

The above-mentioned “middle push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 301b first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop button 211b first). From the operation order of reels to be stopped later,
[Center reel → Left reel → Right reel],
Or
The operation is further divided into two stop operation procedures [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 301a has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 211a has been accepted. To do. If it is assumed in step S201 that the left reel stop button 211a is first pressed (first) in accordance with the “forward press” stop operation procedure from the standby state of the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, step S202 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). The “first reel” as used herein refers to a reel that receives a stop operation first or stops first. In this example (“forward press”), the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) because the stop operation of the left reel 301a is accepted first. Therefore, the determination at step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 301a. In the first reel stop process, the control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.

  In step S206, the reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 301b and right reel 301c is determined. At this time, among the symbols of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) displayed in the symbol display window 401 (this is referred to as a stop eye of the first stop reel, the same applies hereinafter), particularly the upper position. Alternatively, if the symbol in the lower position is a symbol that may become a winning symbol, the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the active line based on the corresponding winning symbol A reel stop control table capable of aligning symbols is selected.

  When the winning symbol is in the upper position, the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) have a reel stop control table that can align the winning symbol with either the upper line or the lower right line. Selected. Similarly, even when the corresponding winning symbol is in the lower position, the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) can similarly have the corresponding winning symbol in either the lower line or the right-up line. A stop control table is selected.

  If the winning symbol is in the middle position, a reel stop control table that can align the winning symbol only on the middle line is selected for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c).

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is set to ON (F = 1), and the process proceeds to next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is set to ON (LF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has only been turned ON, and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the processing returns to step S202 and the subsequent processing is repeated. Run.

  Then, when the processing from step S202 is executed again, the left reel 301a is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the routine goes to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the flag indicating that the middle reel 301b has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0) and that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b has been accepted. To do. Here, in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b is accepted. Therefore, the determination at step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203. At this time, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol is executed based on the reel control table corresponding to the establishment flag (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206). At this time, the middle reel 301b is the second reel to be stopped (second reel), and steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the left reel 301a and the middle reel 301b are only stopped, and the right reel 301c is still rotating and is in a stopped state (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 211c is accepted. However, the subsequent processes in steps S218 and S220 are the same as the processes in steps S210 and subsequent steps (steps S211 and S213), and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is set to ON (MF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state at this time, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop process ends. In this reel stop process, a stop information command is transmitted to the sub-board 449 every time the reel stops.

  Also, in the case of the “middle press” and “reverse press” stop operation procedures, the same description as above can be made, and the same description is omitted. However, since only the left reel stop process in step S205 is different from the above description, the details will be described in the following reel stop control.

[Reel stop control]
In the reel stop process described above, reel stop control for drawing the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag into the symbol display window 401 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control) is performed. Specifically, when a reel stop operation by the player is accepted, a range that can be stopped in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols) Minutes) is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stop the reel. The “retractable range” here refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the pullable range is a maximum of 4 symbols, when a reel stop operation is accepted, the reel can be further rotated up to 4 symbols based on the position.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401 at the time when the reel stop operation is accepted, it does not apply until the reel is completely stopped. If the winning symbol is within the pullable range, the corresponding winning symbol can be moved to the symbol display window 401 and stopped. Therefore, even if the timing of pressing the winning symbol is somewhat early, the player pulls the winning symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stops if there is the winning symbol within the pullable range. Will be able to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of losing (the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired and the gaming bonus disappears).

  In the slot machine 1, when the ramp (combination), replay, and chance combination are established flags, it is possible to always arrange the corresponding winning combination symbols without needing the player to see (see FIG. 24 described above). . This is because for the ramp (combination), replay, and chance combination, the corresponding winning combination symbols are arranged at intervals of at most four symbols.

  Here, when the cherry is the establishment flag, only the cherry symbol of the left reel 301a is subject to determination regarding the cherry. That is, the cherry symbol is the winning symbol determined by the stop eye of only the left reel 301a. Further, only two cherry symbols are arranged on the left reel 301a, and there is a possibility that the cherry will be missed (because it exceeds the maximum symbol interval of four).

  If the establishment flag of the game is cherry, even if it is “middle press” or “reverse press”, as long as the cherry symbol is within the retractable range in the left reel 301a, as described above, This cherry symbol can be stopped in the symbol display window 401.

  The difference between “intermediate press” and “reverse press” and “forward press” in the reel stop process is in the reel stop control executed when the cherry does not become the establishment flag. In other words, if the establishment flag of the game is other than cherry, in the left reel stop process of step S205 of the reel stop process, the cherry symbol is displayed in preference to making it possible to align the corresponding winning symbol. Reel stop control for avoiding stopping in the window 401 is executed. Such reel stop control is also called cherry avoidance control.

  Such cherry avoidance control is executed when the establishment flag of the game is other than cherry and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are already stopped by the stop operation procedure by “reverse pressing” or “middle pressing”. .

  For example, a state in which the game establishment flag is a ramp (role) and the ramp symbols of the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are stopped on any one of the above-mentioned five active lines is the left reel 301a. At this time, if the lamp symbols are stopped on the corresponding effective line, the lamp symbols are aligned. Such a state is referred to as “the lamp symbol is in a tempered state”.

  Then, taking an example in which the lamp symbol is in the tempered state in the lower line or the right-up line, the ramp symbol of the left reel 301a is in the tempered state by stopping at the lower position in the symbol display window 401. Will be displayed on the line. At this time, when a stop operation is received in which the symbols of array numbers 7 to 10 (see FIG. 24, hereinafter simply referred to as “XX”) of the left reel 301a are stopped in the symbol display window 401, In order to stop the lamp symbol at the lower position in the display unit 401, it is necessary to stop the eleventh lamp symbol at the lower position. However, if the 11th lamp symbol is stopped at the lower position, the 13th cherry symbol will stop at the upper position at the same time. Therefore, in this case, even if there is a lamp symbol (corresponding winning symbol) within the retractable range, the reel stop control that does not pull the ramp symbol into the lower position in order to prevent the cherry symbol from stopping in the symbol display window 401. Is done. This results in the lamp being missed. Note that this cherry avoidance control may also cause missing in the replay as well (details are omitted).

  In this way, in the “reverse press” and “middle press”, there is a possibility that the lamp (or replay) that is not lost in the “forward press” may be lost. It is desirable to take a mode in which the player is taught to advance the game. Such a mode is, for example, giving the slot machine 1 a notation such as “please play the slot machine 1 by pushing forward” or “please stop playing from the left reel in this gaming machine”. .

  Further, in the case of a winning combination with a value per shared winning, the BC symbol (or RC symbol) is preferentially drawn. However, since the BC symbol (or RC symbol) is a symbol that needs to be pushed, when the BC symbol (or RC symbol) is not retractable (not within the retractable range), the other winning symbol (chance role) It shall be drawn in. And since the chance role symbol has an arrangement of symbols that will not be missed (see FIG. 24, but limited to forward push), if the winning symbol of the shared winning value is applicable, the BC symbol (or RC Either a symbol) or a chance role symbol (the other winning symbol) can always be aligned.

  Further, during the RC game, control is executed to stop the reel immediately after the stop operation is accepted only for the first stop reel (within 75 ms). That is, the pull-in control is not performed for the first stop reel. This is not limited to the RC game.

  In addition, since a plurality of winning combination flags are turned ON during the RC game, priority may be given to these winning combinations. That is, when there is a possibility that the first stop reel is in a stopped state and at least a plurality of winning symbols are aligned, stop control is performed to align the corresponding winning symbol having a higher priority among them. For example, if the priority is given in the descending order of the number of medals, the player can efficiently acquire medals.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop processing is completed, whether or not the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line in the symbol display window 401 (whether the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed) or not. Make a decision. In FIG. 34, the content of this determination process is demonstrated concretely.

  In this determination process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, the winning combination symbols are aligned on any active line from the stop eye form in the symbol display window 401. It is determined whether or not (a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed). It should be noted that the stop eye particularly when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes referred to as an outcome.

  In steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether the RC game is being played or the BC game is being played. This is to determine the ON state (= 1) and OFF state (= 0) of the game state flags, which will be described later, an RC game flag and a BC game flag. The BC game in-progress flag further includes a red BC game in-progress flag and a blue BC game in-progress flag. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as a BC game in-progress flag, these are collectively referred to.

  If the RC game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S301 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S390. If the BC game in-progress flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S302 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S380.

  If both the RC game flag and the BC game flag are OFF (= 0), the determinations in steps S301 and S302 are not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  After executing the RT game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S304, the following steps S320, S330, S340, S350, S360 are further performed according to the winning combination symbols that are aligned on any active line. Move on to either.

  In step S320, it is determined whether BC symbols are available. If the BC symbol is aligned on any active line ("Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol" or "Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol"), this determination is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S322. At this time, a command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a blessing sound effect informing that the BC symbols are ready or to display a blessing message. (At this time, notifying that the BC symbols are ready is equivalent to executing a special effect)

  In the next step S322, a BC game start process is executed. Here, as a BC game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where it is easy to acquire medals is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S330, it is determined whether RC symbols are prepared. If the RC symbol is aligned on any active line ("Blue 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol" or "Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol"), this determination is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S332. At this time, a command (referred to as a determination result command hereinafter) is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is for generating a blessing sound effect informing that the RC symbols are ready or for displaying a blessing message. (At this time, making the RC symbols complete corresponds to executing a special effect.)

  In the next step S332, an RC game start process is executed. Here, as an RC game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games that are easy to acquire medals according to the BC game is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S340, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. When the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S342. At this time, a command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the replay symbols are ready or to display a message. (At this time, notifying that the replay symbols are ready is equivalent to executing a special effect)

  In the next step S342, a replay game process is executed. In this replay game process, the MAX bet command is temporarily stored in the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number (MAX bet in this example) as the bet number in the game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S344, the replay winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  In step S350, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. When a small role symbol is aligned on any active line ("Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol", "Ramp symbol-Lamp symbol-Lamp symbol", or "Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY"), This determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S352.

  In the next step S352, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the arranged small role symbols (a prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). Thereby, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role has been paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the small role symbols have been prepared and to display a message. (Notifying the specified number of payouts at this time is equivalent to executing a special effect)

  In step S354, the corresponding small role winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  In step S360, it is determined whether or not chance role symbols are available. If the chance role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“replay symbol-replay symbol-cherry symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S362.

  In step S362, a prescribed number (one) of medals is paid out (a prescribed number (one) of medals is paid out from the medal releasing device 110). At this time, the number of medals to be paid out is not displayed (not displayed on the payout number display LED 612). As a result, the player is not notified (notified or displayed) that one medal corresponding to the chance combination has been paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. However, this command does not generate a sound effect that informs you that the chance role symbols are complete, or display a message. Therefore, the player is not actively informed that the chance role symbols are complete (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.). (At this time, not notifying the specified number of payouts is equivalent to executing the loss effect without executing the special effect)

  In step S364, the winning flag (chance combination winning flag) at this time is turned OFF (= 0).

  In step S366, the SRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1). The process moves to the next step S368, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If none of the winning symbol symbols are on the active line, none of the determinations in steps S320, S330, S340, S350, and S36 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S370. It should be noted that the outcome at this time is “losing eyes (disjoint pattern combinations)”.

  In step S370, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, when the winning flag that is ON (= 1) at this time is a winning flag other than BC and RC, the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. However, this command does not actively inform the player that the game has been lost (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.). (At this time, not actively reporting that it is a loss is equivalent to performing a loss effect)

  Therefore, if the winning flag does not correspond to either the BC winning flag or the RC winning flag, “missing” is determined at this point.

  On the other hand, when the winning flag corresponds to either the BC winning flag or the RC winning flag, the corresponding winning flag is not turned OFF and is carried over after the next game. As a result, the BC and RC are not missed, and the corresponding winning flag is carried over until the corresponding winning combination symbol can be prepared. Therefore, the player can be sure to acquire the gaming privilege of BC or RC without worrying about losing the winning role with higher profitability than other winning roles such as BC or RC. You can face it.

  After executing the lose process, the RT game start process of step S368 is executed.

  The processing from step S304 to step S368 described above is processing executed in the case of a base game or an RT game. Next, the processing after step S380 will be described. This process is a process executed in the case of a BC game or an RC game.

  First, in step S380, it is determined whether the BC game payout symbols are available. The “BC game payout” here is a collective term for a winning combination in which a medal is paid out during a BC game including a chance role in addition to a watermelon, a lamp (role), and a cherry. And, when the payout symbol at the time of the BC game is aligned on any active line ("Watermelon design-Watermelon design-Watermelon design", "Ramp design-Ramp design-Ramp design", or "Cherry design-ANY" -ANY "or" Replay Symbol-Replay Symbol-Cherry Symbol "), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S382.

  In the next step S382, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the arranged BC game payout symbols (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). As a result, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the payout at the time of the BC game has been paid out. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is used to generate a sound effect informing that the payout symbols for the BC game are complete and to display a message.

  Subsequent to step S382, in step S384, BC game end determination processing is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S368 described above, and RT game start processing is executed.

  Next, step S390 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S390, it is determined whether or not the RC game payout symbols are available. Note that this “RC game payout” is a winning combination in which there is a medal payout during the RC game including a watermelon, a lamp (role) and a cherry as well as a chance role in the same manner as the above-mentioned BC game payout. It is a generic name. And, when the payout symbol at the time of the BC game is aligned on any active line ("Watermelon design-Watermelon design-Watermelon design", "Ramp design-Ramp design-Ramp design", or "Cherry design-ANY" -ANY ", or" Replay Symbol-Replay Symbol-Cherry Symbol "), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S392.

  In the next step S392, a specified number of medals are paid out in accordance with the RC game payout symbols that have been prepared (a specified number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). As a result, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the payout at the time of the RC game have been paid out. Regarding the cherry and the chance combination, the prescribed number of medals to be paid out changes in the RC game, so the prescribed number here is also different from that of the BC game. At this time, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-board 449. This command is for generating a sound effect informing that the RC game payout symbols have been prepared and for displaying a message.

  Following step S392, in step S394, an RC game end determination process is executed (details will be described later).

  If the determination in step S380 or step S390 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 386, and the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). This mainly corresponds to the case where the watermelon is missed. In the case of a loss, the process here is not performed and the process ends. In this example, since no omission occurs during the RC game, this determination may not be satisfied. However, in the case where an omission occurs during the RC game, the determination in step S390 is satisfied. It is possible that something will not be done. Therefore, in FIG. 34, it is indicated by a creation line (dotted line).

[BC game start processing]
If the determination in step S320 of FIG. 34 is satisfied, a BC game start process is executed. The BC game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the auxiliary RT game flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S402, the auxiliary RT game flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process proceeds to next step S404. In step S401 and step S402, if the game is in an auxiliary RT game, the process is terminated. In other words, the auxiliary RT game is ended when the BC symbols are prepared. This auxiliary RT game in-progress flag is also the above-described game state flag.

  If the determination in step S401 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In the next step S404, it is determined whether or not the red BC symbols are prepared in step S320 of FIG. If the red BC symbols are ready, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S408. If the blue BC symbols are ready, this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S406.

  In step S406, the blue BC game in-progress flag is set to ON (= 1), and then in step S410, the cumulative payout number count in the BC game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game.

  Similarly, in step S408, the red BC game in-progress flag is set to ON (= 1), and the process proceeds to step S410. In addition, since description about step S410 is as above-mentioned, it abbreviate | omits.

  Then, from the next game, the BC game is started with a multiplication of 3 bets (three) as in the normal game.

[BC game end determination process]
Subsequently, the BC game end determination process in step S384 of FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, in response to the payout of medals in step S382 of FIG. 34 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the BC game.

  In step S502, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 350. If the determination in step S502 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504 to display the cumulative payout number in the BC game (displayed on the payout number display LED 612. The cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this). If the determination in step S502 is satisfied, the process moves to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined whether the BC game flag is a red BC game flag. That is, it is determined whether the BC game is a red BC game or a blue BC game. If this determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S508, the blue BC game in-progress flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  If the determination in step S506 is satisfied, the process moves to step S510, the red BC game flag is turned off (= 0), and then the LRT game start flag is turned on (= 1) in step S512. The process ends.

[RC game start processing]
If the determination in step S330 in FIG. 34 is satisfied, an RC game start process is executed. This RC game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether an auxiliary RT game flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, the process moves to step S602, the auxiliary RT game flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process moves to the next step S604. In step S601 and step S602, if the game is in an auxiliary RT game, the process is ended. That is, the auxiliary RT game is ended when the RC symbols are prepared.

  If the determination in step S601 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S604.

  In the next step S604, the RC game flag is set to ON (= 1), the process proceeds to step S606, and the cumulative payout count in the RC game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game.

  From the next game, unlike the normal game, the MAX bet of the number of times of one game is changed from 3 (3) to 2 (2) and the RC game is started.

[RC game end determination process]
Subsequently, the RC game end determination process in step S394 of FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S701, in response to the payout of medals in step S392 of FIG. 34 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the RC game.

  In step S702, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 110. If the determination in step S702 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S704, where the cumulative number of payouts in the RC game is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612, etc. It may be displayed on this).

  If the determination in step S702 is satisfied, the process moves to step S706.

  In step S706, the RC game flag is set to OFF (= 0) and the process is terminated.

  In this example, both the BC game and the RC game are ended when medals exceeding a specified number are paid out, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be ended when the number of games exceeds the specified number, or may be a combination of these as appropriate.

[RT game start processing]
The RT game start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the determination process of FIG. 34 described above, if the process goes through steps S366, S370, and S384, an RT game start process is executed.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether the LRT game start flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, in step S802, the number of LRT games is set to “1000 times”.

  In the next step S804, the LRT game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, at this time, the LRT game start flag is turned OFF (= 0). Thereby, the LRT game is started from the next game.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S801 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S810, and it is determined whether the SRT game start flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is satisfied, the number of SRT games is set to “3” in step S812.

  In the next step S814, the SRT game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the SRT game start flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. Thereby, the SRT game is started from the next game.

  If none of the determinations in steps S801 and S810 is satisfied, the process ends without performing any process. That is, in such a case, the case where the auxiliary RT game flag is ON (= 1) is applicable. Accordingly, the auxiliary RT game is not set a predetermined number of times (the number of RT games) and is continued until the BC symbols and RC symbols are aligned.

[RT game end determination processing]
Next, the RT game end determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the above-described determination process of FIG. 34, when neither determination of steps S301 and S302 is satisfied, this RT game end determination process is executed.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether either the LRT game flag or the SRT game flag is ON (= 1). If this determination is not satisfied, no processing is performed and the process ends. That is, in such a case, either the auxiliary RT game in-progress flag is ON (= 1) or the base game is in progress. That is, the auxiliary RT game is continued until the BC symbol and RC symbol are aligned without subtracting the RT game number in the following processing. In the following process (the process after step S902), the term “RT game” refers only to an LRT game and an SRT game.

  When the determination in step S901 is satisfied, in the next step S902, the RT game number is subtracted by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the remaining number of RT games is “0”. If the number of RT games is “0”, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S906, where the RT game flag (LRT game flag or SRT game flag) is turned OFF (= 0).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S904 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S910, and it is determined whether the BC flag or the RC flag is ON (= 1). The case where this determination is satisfied corresponds to a case where BC or RC is won in the game.

  When the determination in step S910 is satisfied, in the next step S912, the RT game in-progress flag (LRT game in-progress flag or SRT game in-progress flag) is turned OFF (= 0), and in the subsequent step S914, the auxiliary RT game is in progress. Set the flag to ON (= 1). Thus, when either BC or RC is won during the LRT game and the SRT game, the auxiliary RT game is started from the next game.

  If the determination in step S910 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S920, and it is determined whether the chance combination flag is ON (= 1). The case where this determination is satisfied corresponds to a case where a chance combination is won in the game.

  When the determination in step S920 is satisfied, in the next step S922, the RT game flag (LRT game flag or SRT game flag) is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends. As a result, when the chance combination is won during the LRT game, the LRT game is ended, and then the SRT game is started. As a result, the number of times of the LRT game is often shortened. In other words, even if a considerable number of times remain until the number of games of the LRT game reaches 1000 times, the LRT game is terminated halfway, and instead, only three SRT games can be executed. is there.

  In addition, when a chance combination is won during the SRT game, a new SRT game is started. That is, the number of SRT games is added.

[Priority of each winning role in RT game]
Each winning combination in the RT game and the internal lottery probability of losing are as described with reference to FIG. In other words, during the RT game, the winning probability of replay is changed to at least about 1/200, so if you play about 2 games, you can win about 1 out of them. It can be said that the nature is very high. For each other winning combination, an internal lottery of each game is performed with the same winning probability as that of the base game.

  During the RT game, when the winning flag is replay, the winning combination is given the highest priority. Especially in an auxiliary RT game, the winning flag of BC (or RC) has already been carried over (this is also referred to as a carry-over winning flag), but if this game is won for replay, This means that the replay winning flag has priority over the carryover winning flag (of BC or RC). Therefore, in such a case, no matter how accurately the winning symbol corresponding to the carry-over winning flag (BC symbol or RC symbol is appropriate) can be aligned, it cannot be aligned, and replay symbols are aligned. It becomes.

  The state where the winning flag of BC or RC is carried over in this way may be referred to as “internally established state”. That is, it can be said that there is a high possibility that BC (or RC) is in an internally established state in the RT game.

For each winning role in the RT game,
[Replay> BC (or RC)> Other (chance, watermelon, lamp, cherry)
Is given a priority. For this reason, when the winning flag is a winning combination corresponding to the above in the RT game, the carry-over winning flag (BC or RC) is given priority over the winning flag.

  For example, if the BC winning flag has already been carried over and the game is won for replay, the reel stop control for aligning the replay symbols is given the highest priority in the game. Here, as described above, since the replay is not missed and the replay symbols can always be arranged in the game, the BC winning flag is carried over in the game, but the BC is not carried over. It becomes impossible to align the symbols.

  Similarly, if the lamp is won in the game, priority is given to reel stop control for aligning the BC symbols in the game. However, since the BC symbol is a winning symbol that needs to be pressed, it cannot be said that the BC symbol is necessarily aligned in the game, and in this case, it can be aligned to the last. That is, when the BC symbols cannot be aligned, either a combination of lost symbols or a lamp symbol is aligned. As described above, in the slot machine 1, since the lamp symbols are not lost, if the BC symbols cannot be aligned, the ramp symbols are aligned.

  For these reasons, when BC (or RC) is in an internally established state during an RT game, BC symbols can be aligned only when the winning flag of the game is other than replay. Therefore, in order to prepare the corresponding winning role symbol (BC symbol or RC symbol) that is in an internally established state during the RT game in which the winning probability of replay is at least about 1 / 2.00, There will be only one of the game won in the winning combination or the game won in the lottery of about 1 / 2.00 and won in the winning combination other than replay.

  In other words, during the RT game, winning a replay with high probability means that even if BC (or RC) is won, the corresponding BC symbol (or RC symbol) is prevented from being prepared. . If such a characteristic (priority order during RT game) is used, if the winning probability of replay during RT game is increased, the possibility of winning a winning role other than replay is reduced accordingly. The intermediate state can be continued for as long as possible. That is, it is possible to advance the RT game while carrying over the BC (or RC) internal lottery flag.

  It should be noted that such priority order of winning combinations may be applied to the base game.

  In this example, as an RT game, replay is a winning combination that is easier to win than a normal game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a small role (watermelon, lamp, cherry) (so-called AT). In this way, in the AT game (game period corresponding to the RT game), the possibility of becoming a small role is increased, and the number of games in which medals are paid out is increased compared to the normal game. That is, it is possible to make the difference between the amount of medals consumed by the player and the amount of medals to be paid out or to increase the number of medals. Furthermore, a combination of an RT game and an AT game may be used. In this way, if the winning combination is easy to win both the replay and the small role, it is possible to reliably increase medals in the “RT + AT game”.

[Direction processing]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, control of various effect operations (effect processing) is executed by the sub board 449 as the game progresses. This proceeds in accordance with the processing procedure on the control program executed by the sub board 449 (mainly the CPU 1118) based on various commands (information command, output signal) outputted from the main board 409.

  The effect processing is a game that gives the player a visual or auditory (or tactile) stimulus by executing various effects according to the game state of a normal game, a BC game, an RT game, or the like. Can be given. For example, display of an image by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 510 or the like, light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like can be given as various effects. Such an effect can make it difficult to give a boring impression when the player continues the game for a long time.

  Various effects include effects that are normally performed (normal effects), effects that suggest a winning flag (implying effects), effects that inform the payout of medals (paid appearances), and the like. Further, in the case of losing (when the losing flag is an established flag), there are a normal effect, an effect that makes it difficult to suggest that it is a losing effect (an effect when losing), and the like. The production in the case of this loss (normal production, production at the time of loss, etc.) is generically called loss production. In addition, the various effects are not necessarily performed when applicable, and a normal effect is performed in that case. That is, the normal effect is an effect that is performed not only in the case of a loss but also when there is any winning flag. By notifying (notifying and displaying) these effects to the player, the player can enjoy the game while guessing the gaming state from the effects and predicting the winning flag. .

  Also, in accordance with the progress of the game, the player can guess the gaming state by executing the production mode corresponding to the result of the game (the result of the internal lottery, the result of the determination process, etc.) It may be possible to predict whether or not the winner has been won. For example, when winning BC or RC, it is possible to make the player quickly detect the winning of BC or RC by performing an effect that cannot usually be seen (such as a flashy or rare effect). It becomes possible. Furthermore, in a BC game (RC game), if an effect different from the previous one is executed only during that period (BC game or RC game), it will also appeal to the surroundings, and the player will play a BC game (RC game). You can also increase your willingness to play games.

  Further, an effect that does not correspond to the result of the game may be executed. An effect that does not correspond to the game result means an effect that makes it appear as if a small role, replay, BC, or the like is won when the result of the internal lottery is lost. If such an effect is executed when the player performs a start operation, a stop operation, or the like, the player can constantly have a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect process. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on (the power switch 112c is turned on), first, initialization processing is executed in step S1010. In addition, after one game is over, the initialization process is also executed when an operation (medal insertion, betting operation, starting operation) by a player or the like is not accepted for a certain period (for example, 5 minutes). .

  When the initialization process ends, the medal insertion command is waited for, and the opening effect process is executed until a player inserts a medal insertion or bet operation (step S1020). Here, a demonstration effect is mainly executed by the image display body 500 or the like. This demonstration effect refers to an effect for welcoming a player (attracting the player's interest) as an introductory effect of the so-called slot machine 1. This demonstration effect is continuously executed as long as the standby state for the medal insertion command continues. That is, the opening effect process is continuously executed until a player inserts a medal or a bet operation.

  When a medal insertion or bet operation is accepted, a medal insertion command (or bet command) transmitted from the main board 409 is received. In response to this, a medal insertion effect process is executed (step S1030). Here, the image display 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, and the like are caused to perform an effect accompanying the medal insertion. For example, generating a sound effect when a medal is inserted or a sound effect when a bet is determined.

  When a medal insertion or a bet operation is accepted, a start flag information command standby state is entered. Then, the start flag information command transmitted from the main board 409 is received when the start lever 210 is operated by a player or the like. In response to this, a start effect process is executed (step S1040). Here, the image display body 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, etc. are caused to perform an effect accompanying the start operation. For example, a reel start sound or a reel rotation sound is generated, or an image related to the winning flag is displayed. And when it becomes a chance combination mentioned above, a loss production is performed. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to notice that the result of the game is a chance combination.

  When the start operation is accepted, a stop information command waiting state is entered. Then, a first stop information command (corresponding to the first stop reel) and a second stop information command (first stop reel) transmitted from the main board 409 in accordance with the order of accepting the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c by the player or the like. 2) and a third stop information command (corresponding to the third stop reel). In response to this, stop effect processing is executed (step S1050). Here, every time the stop information command is received by the image display body 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration or the like, an effect corresponding to the winning flag and the stop information command at that time is executed. For example, a continuous presentation is performed until a third stop information command is received, a reel stop sound is generated, a lamp is turned off and turned on, and the like. Even in this process, if it becomes a chance combination, a loss effect is executed. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to notice that the result of the game is a chance combination.

  When a stop operation for all reels is accepted, a determination command waiting state is entered. When a determination command is transmitted from the main board 409 according to the result of the determination process described above, the determination command is received. In response to this, a payout appearance process is executed (step S1060). Here, the image display 500, the speaker 510, the LED decoration, and the like are caused to perform effects associated with paying out medals and determination results. For example, a medal payout sound or a sound effect congratulating that the BC symbols are ready, lighting of a lamp, blinking, display of the number of payouts, etc. And when it becomes a chance role mentioned above, this payment appearance is not performed. Thereby, the player is not informed that the medal has been paid out in the chance role (notification, notification, teaching, suggestion, etc.).

  Various effects are executed by the image display body 500, the speaker 510, LED decoration, and the like, but are not limited thereto. For example, instead of the image display body 500, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The above is one form of the slot machine 1 of the present invention, but is not limited to this. In addition, there is a type of revolving game machine using a game ball or the like, which is also suitable as an embodiment. In a revolving type game machine using a game ball or the like, a specified number of game balls are collected and played as one unit of game value (for example, 5 game balls are handled as equivalent to one medal). Is a thing.
The technique of the present embodiment can be expressed by the above solution.
(Solution 1)
The solution 1 includes a symbol variation display device including a plurality of movable display bodies each having an annular symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and the symbol variation display device rotates the plurality of movable display bodies. While changing the display of the symbols, the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies is stopped, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each of the movable display bodies are included in the symbol variation display device. The display unit can be displayed at a predetermined location, and a plurality of movable display bodies are started to change by the input of game value and the player's starting operation, and all the movable display bodies can be stopped. A game machine that displays a result of one game on the symbol display unit, and a plurality of effects execution means for executing a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the game machine, and the plurality of effects Game progress from aspect An effect mode selecting means for selecting a corresponding effect mode, an internal lottery means for performing a lottery for selecting one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers predetermined for each game, and an internal by the internal lottery means Based on the result of the lottery, the movable display body stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of the plurality of movable display bodies that rotate, and the predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section include the plurality of movable display bodies. Among the combination modes that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies, the combination mode is effective when the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Determination display position determination means for determining a display position to be performed, and the determination determined by the determination display position determination means when all the movable display bodies are stopped A symbol display mode determining means for determining whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the indicated position, and the same type symbol corresponding to a combination mode consisting of the same type of symbols as the winning combination In addition to the winning combination and the loser role, at least a different kind of symbol matching role corresponding to a specific combination aspect composed of a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and the symbol display aspect determining means corresponds to the same kind of symbol matching role. When it is determined that the combination mode is displayed, a combination of game value giving means for giving a predetermined number of game values and a combination mode corresponding to the different symbol combination combination are displayed by the symbol display mode determination unit. When determined, the game system further comprises a minimum unit game value providing means for providing a minimum unit number of game values necessary for one game, When a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the same type of symbol combination combination is displayed, a special effect informing the winning combination is executed, and when a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the different type of pattern combination combination is displayed, It is a gaming machine characterized by causing a loss effect to be executed when a role is lost.
According to the solution 1, the gaming machine according to the present invention is movable when the player enters a game value necessary for one game and performs a start operation unless the player performs a stop operation. The display continues to rotate. Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the combination mode of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is changed. Based on this, a prescribed number of game values are given or other game benefits are given as needed.
The movable display body is provided with an annular symbol band having a plurality of kinds of symbols forming a symbol row on the surface, and the symbol variation display device has a plurality of movable display bodies. And in the symbol display part in a symbol fluctuation | variation display apparatus, the result of one game is displayed based on stop operation by a player.
The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.
The plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation individually, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, Control of rotation stop of each movable display body is performed.
The symbol variation display device includes a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device, and the symbol display unit can display a symbol group of a predetermined number of symbols on each movable display body. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.
In the symbol display section, a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).
Then, as the game progresses, a plurality of effects are executed toward the outside of the gaming machine (effect execution means). Such effect execution means refers to what appeals to the player's vision and hearing. For example, display means (or light emitting means) represented by a liquid crystal display, EL display (Electroluminescence Display), dot LED, lamp, etc., and acoustic means represented by a speaker or the like. In addition, you may include what appeals to a player's tactile sense (for example, means to cause vibration). By these effect execution means, the player can enjoy the game visually and auditorily (or tactilely).
The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.
In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).
Further, the winning combination may include one that can give a plurality of gaming benefits to one winning value. If it does in this way, it will be said that two winning combinations may be won by one internal lottery. Further, it is possible to give the player a possibility (or expectation) that the winning combination different from the result displayed in the symbol display unit as a result of the game may have been won at the same time. These are “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination in one game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.
The result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. Further, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it will be lost. Loss is one of the results of the internal lottery. Moreover, since it can be said that a loser is a non-winning role that does not give any gaming privilege corresponding to any winning combination, it will be referred to as a lost combination as necessary below.
And the effect aspect performed by these effect execution means includes a plurality of contents accompanying the progress of the game. For example, one that suggests the winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery in the game, or one that is continuously performed over a plurality of games from the game (a mode that progresses in a scripted manner or step by step) Etc.). Such a production mode is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the player can predict the result of the game (which indicates which winning combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery, and so on). It is intended to make the game easier to enjoy by enjoying the production mode itself and adding interest to the game.
Symbols that straddle all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body out of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped. Of these combinations, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This refers to a display position (referred to as a determination display position hereinafter) that serves as a reference. That is, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the determination display position.
The determination display position means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display unit, and refers to a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Note that the determination display position may be a combination of shapes other than a straight line shape (for example, a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, a zigzag shape, etc.), and a straight line. You may combine a type | mold and these suitably.
Further, the determination display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the determination display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. Thus, for example, if the game value multiplier is increased, the determination display position can be increased, or if the game value multiplier is decreased, the determination display position can be decreased. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery The possibility that the mode can be displayed at the determination display position is increased (it can be easily displayed).
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of a symbol corresponding to one of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit. (Symbol display mode determination means).
The combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination are all combinations of the same type of symbols (corresponding to the same type of combined symbols), and combined modes consisting of at least a plurality of types of symbols apart from the loser (different types of symbols combined) , Which corresponds to the above, is referred to as “break”, the same applies hereinafter). The symbol combination mode corresponding to the “losing role” (hereinafter referred to as “losing eye”) is a combination mode that does not correspond to (correspond to) any of the same-type symbol matching role and the different symbol matching role. .
In addition, it is desirable that all combinations of the same type of design have no losing eyes. If it does in this way, most combinations which consist of a plurality of kinds of symbols will be lost eyes. That is, disjoint symbol combinations (other than the combination of all the same symbols, the same applies hereinafter) are almost lost. Therefore, it becomes easy to have a recognition that “the combination of disjoint symbols is a loss”. In addition, this also gives the player the recognition that “the combination of the same type of symbols is true (any game privilege is given, and so on)”.
In addition, in terms of disjoint pattern combinations, it can be said that the loose eye is a special aspect of a part of the losing eye. Therefore, in the following description, when it is simply referred to as “losing eye”, it will be described as including a loose eye.
When a combination corresponding to the same-type symbol combination (a combination consisting of the same type of symbols) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of game values are given (game value giving means) . Note that the provision of game value is not limited to only the game, and may be executed in a game after the next time (games to be played after the next time including the next time of the game, and so on). That is, the game value is added when the combination mode corresponding to the same-type symbol combination is displayed.
At this time, a special effect is executed for the player with the addition of the game value. This special effect is an effect of notifying (notifying and teaching) to the player that the game value is being given.
On the other hand, when a combination (corresponding to at least a plurality of types of symbols) corresponding to a different symbol matching combination is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display section, a minimum unit number of game values is given (minimum unit) Game value giving means). This minimum unit number means the minimum number of game values necessary to play one game. In this case, the game value is not limited to the game, but may be executed in the next game. In other words, the game value is given when the combination mode corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed.
Then, at this time, a loss production performed when the role is lost is executed. This losing effect is an aspect that excludes the effect of the aspect of informing (notifying, teaching) or suggesting (consciousness) the player that the game value is being given directly or indirectly. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect. Desirably, it may be an effect of an aspect in which nothing is performed, an effect of an aspect that is always executed in a normal state, an effect of an aspect that is executed most frequently in the progress of the game, or the like. In this way, when the so-called “ordinary performance (normal performance)” is executed, the player may be overly expected by an excessive performance mode such as an expected performance mode, and may end with joy. It is avoided as much as possible that the inconvenience of the production mode is given.
For these reasons, it is assumed that the heterogeneous symbol matching role does not make the existence known to the player. In other words, the following effects can be achieved by proceeding with the game in a state where the player does not know the different symbols assortment itself.
By executing the loss effect when the different symbols are combined, the player is made aware that the result of the game is not particularly interesting (that is, the possibility of the loss is extremely high). Can only be stopped.
Furthermore, since the total number of game values to be given is the minimum unit number in the heterogeneous symbol combination role, the game can be advanced without the player noticing that the game value has been given. This is because if the total number of game values to be given is small, the time required to give the game value can be reduced accordingly.
Further, when the player notices that the minimum number of game values have been given, a further effect can be achieved. In other words, if a player sees that a game value has been given despite being a losing eye, what kind of symbol combination will be given game value? It is possible to make the player interested in the eyes (especially the loose eyes) and to draw the attention of the player.
Furthermore, since it is not possible to determine whether the effect is a losing eye or a loose eye from the effect mode, even if the loss effect or the normal effect is intermittently performed without depending on the expected effect mode, etc. The player can always have a certain level of expectation, and the player's interest can be made difficult to deteriorate.
(Solution 2)
Solving means 2 is the gaming machine according to solving means 1, wherein the winning combination includes a single symbol matching combination corresponding to a combination of symbols that includes at least one predetermined symbol and other symbols may be optional. And the game value giving means grants a predetermined number of game values even when the symbol display style judging means judges that the combination style corresponding to the single symbol matching role is displayed. It is a featured gaming machine.
According to the solution means 2, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 1, the winning combination further includes a single symbol combination combination that is formed as a combination only by including one predetermined symbol. “Established” here means that the determination of whether or not to grant a gaming privilege is satisfied. That is, even when a combination mode corresponding to a single symbol combination is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of game values are given (game value giving means). Note that the provision of the game value is not limited to the game, but may be executed in the next game or later. In other words, the game value is given when the combination mode corresponding to the single symbol matching role is displayed.
Further, it can be said that the single symbol matching combination "corresponds to a combination aspect in which at least one winning symbol (predetermined symbol) is included, and the remaining symbols may be anything". This means that it is determined whether a predetermined symbol is displayed only by at least one movable display body among the plurality of movable display bodies. And this movable display body is called determination object movable display body.
That is, it has a configuration of “means for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol is displayed at a position selected as a determination display position on the movable display body only for the determination target movable display body”. Accordingly, when the determination target movable display body stops, a predetermined symbol may be displayed at a corresponding determination display position (a place where at least one symbol is selected for the movable display body as the determination display position). It will be.
This can also be said that “the movable display body other than the determination target movable display body does not determine the symbol displayed at the location selected as the determination display position on the movable display body”. Therefore, the single symbol alignment combination is different from the same symbol alignment combination and the different symbol alignment combination in which the combination mode is determined from the symbols displayed as the determination display positions for all the movable display bodies. It can be said that it is a thing.
From the above, the determination target movable display body is limited to a part of the plurality of movable display bodies. In this way, when the player intends to display a single symbol combination, it is only necessary to aim at the movable display body to be determined, so the player is burdened with an operation to stop all the movable display bodies (that is, , It is possible to reduce the burden of stopping all the movable display objects accurately every time in order to stop the combination of winning symbol combinations.
(Solution 3)
The solving means 3 includes a symbol variation display device including a plurality of movable display bodies each having an annular symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and the symbol variation display device rotates the plurality of movable display bodies. While changing the display of the symbols, the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies is stopped, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each of the movable display bodies are included in the symbol variation display device. The display unit can be displayed at a predetermined location, and a plurality of movable display bodies are started to change by the input of game value and the player's starting operation, and all the movable display bodies can be stopped. A game machine that displays a result of one game on the symbol display unit, and a plurality of effects execution means for executing a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the game machine, and the plurality of effects Game progress from aspect An effect mode selecting means for selecting a corresponding effect mode, an internal lottery means for performing a lottery for selecting one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers predetermined for each game, and an internal by the internal lottery means Based on the result of the lottery, the movable display body stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of the plurality of movable display bodies that rotate, and the predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section include the plurality of movable display bodies. Among the combination modes that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies, the combination mode is effective when the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Determination display position determination means for determining a display position to be performed, and the determination determined by the determination display position determination means when all the movable display bodies are stopped A symbol display mode determining means for determining whether or not a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the indicated position, and the same type symbol corresponding to a combination mode consisting of the same type of symbols as the winning combination In addition to the winning combination and the loser role, a different symbol aligning role corresponding to a specific combination aspect composed of at least a plurality of types of symbols, and a symbol that may be optional as long as at least one predetermined symbol is included. At least a single symbol matching combination corresponding to a combination mode, and the symbol display mode determination means displays either a combination mode corresponding to the same symbol matching role or a combination mode corresponding to the single symbol matching role If it is determined that a combination of game value giving means for giving a predetermined number of game values and a combination of different kinds of symbols is displayed. A minimum unit game value providing means for providing a minimum unit game value required for a single game, wherein the effect executing means is a combination of symbols corresponding to the same-type symbol combination Is displayed, a special effect that informs the winning combination is executed, and when a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed, a lost effect that is executed when it becomes the lost role is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by being executed.
According to the solution 3, the gaming machine of the present invention is movable when a player performs a start operation by inputting a game value necessary for playing a single game, unless the player performs a stop operation. The display continues to rotate. Then, when a stop operation by the player is accepted, the rotation of the movable display bodies described above is stopped in the order of acceptance, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the combination mode of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is changed. Based on this, a prescribed number of game values are given or other game benefits are given as needed.
The movable display body is provided with an annular symbol band having a plurality of kinds of symbols forming a symbol row on the surface, and the symbol variation display device has a plurality of movable display bodies. And in the symbol display part in a symbol fluctuation | variation display apparatus, the result of one game is displayed based on stop operation by a player.
The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.
The plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation individually, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, Control of rotation stop of each movable display body is performed.
The symbol variation display device includes a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device, and the symbol display unit can display a symbol group of a predetermined number of symbols on each movable display body. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.
In the symbol display section, a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).
Then, as the game progresses, a plurality of effects are executed toward the outside of the gaming machine (effect execution means). Such effect execution means refers to what appeals to the player's vision and hearing. For example, display means (or light emitting means) represented by a liquid crystal display, EL display (Electroluminescence Display), dot LED, lamp, etc., and acoustic means represented by a speaker or the like. In addition, you may include what appeals to a player's tactile sense (for example, means to cause vibration). By these effect execution means, the player can enjoy the game visually and auditorily (or tactilely).
The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.
In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).
Further, the winning combination may include one that can give a plurality of gaming benefits to one winning value. If it does in this way, it will be said that two winning combinations may be won by one internal lottery. Further, it is possible to give the player a possibility (or expectation) that the winning combination different from the result displayed in the symbol display unit as a result of the game may have been won at the same time. These are “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination in one game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.
The result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. Further, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it will be lost. Loss is one of the results of the internal lottery. Moreover, since it can be said that a loser is a non-winning role that does not give any gaming privilege corresponding to any winning combination, it will be referred to as a lost combination as necessary below.
And the effect aspect performed by these effect execution means includes a plurality of contents accompanying the progress of the game. For example, one that suggests the winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery in the game, or one that is continuously performed over a plurality of games from the game (a mode that progresses in a scripted manner or step by step) Etc.). Such a production mode is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the player can predict the result of the game (which indicates which winning combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery, and so on). It is intended to make the game easier to enjoy by enjoying the production mode itself and adding interest to the game.
Symbols that straddle all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body out of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped. Of these combinations, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This refers to a display position (referred to as a determination display position hereinafter) that serves as a reference. That is, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the determination display position.
The determination display position means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display unit, and refers to a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Note that the determination display position may be a combination of shapes other than a straight line shape (for example, a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, a zigzag shape, etc.), and a straight line. You may combine a type | mold and these suitably.
Further, the determination display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the determination display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. Thus, for example, if the game value multiplier is increased, the determination display position can be increased, or if the game value multiplier is decreased, the determination display position can be decreased. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery The possibility that the mode can be displayed at the determination display position is increased (it can be easily displayed).
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of a symbol corresponding to one of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit. (Symbol display mode determination means).
The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination includes a combination of all symbols of the same type (corresponding to the same symbol combination), and a combination of at least a plurality of different symbols (mismatched symbols). A combination pattern (corresponding to a single symbol matching combination) that includes any one symbol as long as it includes one predetermined symbol is included. The symbol combination mode corresponding to the “losing role” (this is called “losing eye”) means a combination that does not correspond to (corresponds to) any of the same symbol matching role, the different symbol matching role, and the single symbol matching role. .
In addition, it is desirable that all combinations of the same type of design have no losing eyes. If it does in this way, most combinations which consist of a plurality of kinds of symbols will be lost eyes. In other words, disjoint symbol combinations (other than combinations of symbols of the same type) are almost lost. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that “the combination of disjoint symbols is a loss”. In addition, this also gives the player the recognition that “the combination of the same type of symbols is a win (that any game privilege is given)”.
In addition, in terms of disjoint pattern combinations, it can be said that the loose eye is a special aspect of a part of the losing eye. Therefore, in the following description, when it is simply referred to as “losing eye”, it will be described as including a loose eye.
When a combination corresponding to the same-type symbol combination (a combination consisting of the same type of symbols) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of game values are given (game value giving means) . In addition, even when a combination corresponding to a single symbol combination (a combination in which any one of the predetermined symbols is included) is displayed in the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of patterns are displayed. Game value is given.
Note that the provision of game value is not limited to only the game, and may be executed in a game after the next time (games to be played after the next time including the next time of the game, and so on). In other words, the game value is added when the combination mode corresponding to the same symbol combination or single symbol combination is displayed. Further, the predetermined number of game values to be given may be different for each of the same symbol combination and single symbol combination. In particular, by providing a plurality of the same-type symbol combination roles and making the predetermined numbers different from each other, it becomes possible to give a difference in value (such as the number of game values given) to each of the same-type symbol combination roles.
At this time, a special effect is executed for the player with the addition of the game value. This special effect is an effect of notifying (notifying and teaching) to the player that the game value is being given.
It can be said that the single symbol matching combination “corresponds to a combination mode in which at least one winning symbol (predetermined symbol) is included, the remaining symbols may be anything”. This means that it is determined whether a predetermined symbol is displayed only by at least one movable display body among the plurality of movable display bodies. And this movable display body is called determination object movable display body.
That is, it has a configuration of “means for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol is displayed at a position selected as a determination display position on the movable display body only for the determination target movable display body”. Accordingly, when the determination target movable display body stops, a predetermined symbol may be displayed at a corresponding determination display position (a place where at least one symbol is selected for the movable display body as the determination display position). It will be.
This can also be said that “the movable display body other than the determination target movable display body does not determine the symbol displayed at the location selected as the determination display position on the movable display body”. Therefore, the single symbol alignment combination is different from the same symbol alignment combination and the different symbol alignment combination in which the combination mode is determined from the symbols displayed as the determination display positions for all the movable display bodies. It can be said that it is a thing.
From the above, the determination target movable display body is limited to a part of the plurality of movable display bodies. In this way, when the player intends to display a single symbol combination, it is only necessary to aim at the movable display body to be determined, so the player is burdened with an operation to stop all the movable display bodies (that is, , It is possible to reduce the burden of stopping all the movable display objects accurately every time in order to stop the combination of winning symbol combinations.
On the other hand, when a combination (corresponding to at least a plurality of types of symbols) corresponding to a different symbol matching combination is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display section, a minimum unit number of game values is given (minimum unit) Game value giving means). This minimum unit number means the minimum number of game values necessary to play one game. In this case, the game value is not limited to the game, but may be executed in the next game. In other words, the game value is given when the combination mode corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed.
Then, at this time, a loss production performed when the role is lost is executed. This losing effect is an aspect that excludes the effect of the aspect of informing (notifying, teaching) or suggesting (consciousness) the player that the game value is being given directly or indirectly. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect. Desirably, it may be an effect of an aspect in which nothing is performed, an effect of an aspect that is always executed in a normal state, an effect of an aspect that is executed most frequently in the progress of the game, or the like. In this way, when the so-called “ordinary performance (normal performance)” is executed, the player may be overly expected by an excessive performance mode such as an expected performance mode, and may end with joy. It is avoided as much as possible that the inconvenience of the production mode is given.
For these reasons, it is assumed that the heterogeneous symbol matching role does not make the existence known to the player. In other words, the following effects can be achieved by proceeding with the game in a state where the player does not know the different symbols assortment itself.
By executing the loss effect when the different symbols are combined, the player is made aware that the result of the game is not particularly interesting (that is, the possibility of the loss is extremely high). Can only be stopped.
Furthermore, since the total number of game values to be given is the minimum unit number in the heterogeneous symbol combination role, the game can be advanced without the player noticing that the game value has been given. This is because if the total number of game values to be given is small, the time required to give the game value can be reduced accordingly.
Further, when the player notices that the minimum number of game values have been given, a further effect can be achieved. In other words, if a player sees that a game value has been given despite being a losing eye, what kind of symbol combination will be given game value? It is possible to make the player interested in the eyes (especially the loose eyes) and to draw the attention of the player.
Furthermore, since it is not possible to determine whether the effect is a losing eye or a loose eye from the effect mode, even if the loss effect or the normal effect is intermittently performed without depending on the expected effect mode, etc. The player can always have a certain level of expectation, and the player's interest can be made difficult to deteriorate.
(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the minimum unit game value giving means gives a game value of quantity 1 as a game value of the minimum unit number required for one game. It is a gaming machine characterized by doing.
According to the solution means 4, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 3, the total number of game values to be given as a game privilege for a different symbol combination is 1. The quantity 1 indicates, for example, one for a medal or coin and one for a game ball. This is the minimum quantity that can make the game value given by the different symbol matching combination as inconspicuous as possible. In other words, when a game value is given in one game, the time required to give the game value increases in proportion to the total number of game values. Shortened. Therefore, when a player plays a game several times in succession, the possibility of overlooking that a minimum amount of game value has been given is extremely high.
When the player continues the game from beginning to end without noticing the different symbol combination, the total number of game values consumed by the player per unit time can be reduced. Therefore, the effect that the number of games that can be tried with a certain number of game values owned by the player increases can be expected.
Further, when the player notices that a minimum amount of game value has been given, it is possible to give a new interest as to which winning role the game value has been given. In addition, when the player knows that a minimum amount of game value may be given from the losing eyes, the player confirms what kind of losing game value will be given. I get lost in every game. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player's interest to be lowered without performing an effect such as an expected effect mode in a losing manner.
(Solution 5)
Solution 5 provides the gaming machine according to any one of solutions 1 to 4 with a combination of the different symbol combination, a specific winning combination included in the same type of symbol combination, and a gaming privilege corresponding to each of the two A winning combination that can be performed, and a single winning combination that grants only a gaming bonus corresponding to a different symbol matching combination, and a combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the specific winning combination by the symbol display mode determining means is When it is determined that the game value is displayed, the game value is given during the predetermined period as compared to the normal gaming state in which the ratio of the total game value given to the total number of game values input during the predetermined period is low. A gaming machine further comprising special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of a game in a special gaming state with an increased opportunity.
According to the solution means 5, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 4, it is possible to give a plurality of gaming benefits (heterogeneous symbol matching combination, specific winning combination) to one winning value. Are also included (winning for common interest). This is a winning value that determines that a plurality of winning combinations (for example, two) are won together when the random number value acquired in the internal lottery becomes the winning value (shared this winning value) Called a win value). On the other hand, the winning value determined to win only one (for example, a different symbol combination) is called a single winning value.
Therefore, there may be cases where only one winning combination (heterogeneous symbol matching role) is won in one internal lottery, or both of the two winning roles (heterogeneous symbol aligning role, specific winning combination) It may be. In addition, for the different symbol aligning combination, at least both the per unit value and the common unit value are provided. As a result, there are two types of heterogeneous symbol aligning roles: a single winning symbol aligning role (referred to as a single dissimilar symbol aligning role) and a common symbol winning combination (referred to as a mutual benefit disparate symbol aligning role). In the following description, the term “heterogeneous symbol aligning role” includes both the common interest disparate symbol aligning role and the single dissimilar symbol aligning role.
Further, in the case of a mutual benefit heterogeneous symbol associative combination, it is desirable that at least the specific winning combination is not discarded as far as the game concerned, and is carried over to the next and subsequent games. In this way, if a common winning combination of different symbols is achieved, even if the game bonus of the specific winning combination is not obtained in the game, the specific winning combination will be supported in the next and subsequent games. As a result, a clear disparity (higher or lower value) than that of a single dissimilar symbol combination can be provided. In other words, for the player, the common benefit different symbol aligning role becomes a winning combination with a higher value than the single disparate symbol aligning role.
Further, even if a disparity is displayed as a result of the game from the solution 3 or the like, it cannot be determined whether it corresponds to a mutual benefit different symbol aligning role or a single different symbol aligning role. (Because a loss effect is executed in either case).
When the combination corresponding to the specific winning combination (a specific combination included in a combination of the same type of symbols) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, the game state in the special gaming state is displayed. Progress is controlled. That is, it can be said that the specific winning combination is a winning combination having a role as an opportunity to shift to the special gaming state.
Here, the normal gaming state means that the game progresses in a state where the ratio of the total number of gaming values given to the total number of gaming values input in an arbitrary predetermined period (period of performing a predetermined number of games) is low. A game state to be controlled. That is, since the total number of game values given is smaller than the total number of game values input as a multiplier for each game in a given period, the player consumes the game value (owns it) It is a gaming state that reduces the gaming value. In such a game state, the player cannot expect to increase the game value, and if the game is continued, the game value owned by the player is gradually reduced (consumed). It will be.
The special gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the number of opportunities for game value being given during an arbitrary predetermined period is increased compared to the normal gaming state. From this, it can be said that the special game state control means further includes a configuration that further includes a game value addition opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value provision opportunity as compared with the normal game state. In other words, an increase in game value can be expected in the special game state.
In this case, as long as the special game state continues, it is desirable that the game value continue to increase. Further, at this time, the special gaming state is terminated when it continues for a predetermined period. In this way, the special gaming state ends with a limited number of games, and the total number of gaming values given to the player during this period may be made somewhat constant (average). it can. Alternatively, the special game state may be ended when a predetermined number of game values are given. In this way, there is almost no difference in the total number of game values that can be acquired in the special game state regardless of which player (beginner, expert, etc.) plays the game. Unfairness (unfair impression) due to can be eliminated as much as possible.
Then, when the dissimilar symbol aligning role is executed from the solution 3 or the like, the loss effect is executed, so whether the dissimilar symbol aligning role corresponds to the common interest disparate symbol aligning role or the single dissimilar symbol aligning role It is impossible for the player to judge. Therefore, even if the player has accumulated a considerable amount of experience in the game and has reached a level where a different kind of symbol matching role (or disparity) can be specified, the player will be informed whenever the disparity is displayed. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that it may be a common character heterogeneous pattern matching role. Furthermore, it is also possible to prevent the loose eye from becoming a low value for the player. Therefore, the game can be advanced with the expectation that the game will be inconsistent without depending on the expected performance mode etc. even in a situation where the loss continues, and it is difficult to reduce the interest of the player Can do.
(Solution 6)
The solving means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 5, wherein the movable display body stop control means is configured to select the dissimilar symbols when the dissimilar symbol combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery. A gaming machine further comprising: a different symbol uniform combination derivation display stop control means for controlling rotation stop of the movable display body for deriving a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the uniform combination to the determination display position.
According to the solution means 6, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 5, when the different symbol matching role is won as a result of the internal lottery, the different symbol matching role is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display section. Control for stopping the rotation of the movable display body is performed so that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to is derived. Then, from the solution means 5 and the like, the heterogeneous symbol aligning role in this case includes both the common benefit heterogeneous symbol aligning role and the single heterogeneous symbol aligning role.
In other words, the so-called “missing out” (disabling the corresponding gaming bonus without obtaining the corresponding gaming bonus despite the winning) will not occur for the heterogeneous symbol matching role. Therefore, the player can always acquire the game privilege corresponding to the different symbol combination.
For these reasons, it is desirable to display a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the different symbol matching role in preference to the specific winning role when winning the common winning role (common benefit different symbol matching role). In addition, from the solution 5 or the like, if the specific winning combination can be carried over to the next game or later, if the winning combination for the different types of common symbols is won, the player will receive all two gaming benefits. Can be granted.
In addition, it is desirable to keep the ratio of disparity (the ratio that the different symbol combination combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the different symbol combination combination) low. For example, among the plurality of winning combinations selected as a result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the different symbol matching combination is made the lowest. In this way, the loose eye becomes valuable that the player rarely sees. Furthermore, since a special effect such as an expected effect mode is not performed even when the player becomes disjointed, the player faces the game without paying attention to when the player is disjointed. Therefore, it is avoided as much as possible that the player is delighted by the excessive production mode or the like, or the inconvenience of the production mode is given. In addition, since this valuable rosette will always be visible when winning a heterogeneous symbol matching role, the player can face the game with an interest to see the rosette even once, so the interest is reduced Can be made difficult to invite.
(Solution 7)
The solving means 7 is an advantageous game in which the progress of the game is controlled in an advantageous gaming state in which the total number of gaming values consumed in a predetermined period is smaller than the normal gaming state in the gaming machine according to the solving means 5 or 6. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the state control means and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the different symbol matching combination common to the common winning combination and the single winning combination are displayed in the symbol display section The gaming machine further comprises advantageous gaming state starting means for starting control of the gaming state by the advantageous gaming state control means.
According to the solution means 7, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 5 or 6, when the game is broken, the progress of the game is controlled in the advantageous game state as an opportunity (the advantageous game state). Control means). Here, the “opportunity” includes a point in time when a break-up is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit and a point in time when a minimum unit game value is given.
Here, the advantageous gaming state refers to a gaming state in which the progress of the game is controlled in a state where the total number of gaming values consumed by the player during an arbitrary predetermined period is smaller than that in the normal gaming state. And the total number of game values consumed is
[(Total number of game values input as a multiplier during a predetermined period) − (Total number of game values assigned)]
I mean. Therefore, the normal gaming state is a state where the total number of gaming values consumed increases, that is, a gaming state in which the gaming value owned by the player is reduced as the game continues.
In other words, in the advantageous gaming state, the player can increase the opportunity to give game value, or increase the opportunity to play a single game without entering the game value (so-called re-game opportunity). This means a gaming state in which the total number of gaming values consumed is kept low.
For example, by increasing the chances that game value equal to or less than the multiplier is given, or increasing the chances of replaying, the game value owned by the player is consumed compared to the normal gaming state. This is a mode in which the degree of playing is moderate (a mode in which the total number of gaming values consumed in an arbitrary predetermined period is suppressed as compared with the normal gaming state). If the game in such an advantageous game state is continued, the game value cannot be expected to increase, but the advantageous condition that the player can continue the game without significantly reducing the game value is maintained.
Note that the advantageous gaming state may be advantageous compared to the normal gaming state (that is, the total number of gaming values consumed in any given period is small), so that an increase in gaming value can be expected in the given period. May be included. For example, a game in an advantageous gaming state can be achieved by improving the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (corresponding to a gaming privilege to which a gaming value exceeding a multiplier is given) compared to a winning probability in a normal gaming state. For example, the game value can be increased as long as it continues. In this case, the player can expect to increase the game value as the game in the advantageous gaming state continues.
Then, the different symbol matching role is a starting condition of the advantageous gaming state. Actually, the advantageous game state is started from the next game (the game to be played next time of the game, and so on).
For this reason, in the event of a break-up, in addition to the possibility of winning a specific winning role and the addition of a minimum number of game values, a gaming privilege of starting an advantageous gaming state is added. Will be. Therefore, the player's attention can be further diverged, and the player suddenly becomes out of order in situations where the loss production or the normal production is intermittently performed without depending on the excessive production mode. A fresh taste and surprise can be given to the player, and the player's interest can be made difficult to decrease.
(Solution 8)
The solving means 8 is a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination in the gaming machine according to the solving means 7 in a state where the progress of the game is controlled in the advantageous gaming state by the advantageous gaming state control means. The game machine further comprises a specific winning combination derivation avoidance display stop control means for controlling rotation stop of the movable display body so as to avoid deriving from the determination display position.
According to the solution 8, the gaming machine described in the solution 7 is in a state where it is difficult to display the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination in the advantageous game state (a state where display is avoided as much as possible). . As a means for avoiding such a situation, for example, by providing a predetermined winning combination that is derived in preference to the specific winning combination, in an advantageous gaming state, the chance of winning the predetermined winning combination is greatly increased. There are things. In this way, in the advantageous gaming state, the chance to win the predetermined winning combination increases, and when the specific winning combination can be carried over to the next game or later, the predetermined winning combination As long as the situation of winning is continued, it is possible to continue to avoid deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination. The predetermined winning combination may include a winning combination for executing a replay.
Therefore, even if it is a mutual benefit winning role (a mutual benefit heterogeneous symbol matching role), it will be difficult to display the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the specific winning role in the next and subsequent games. It is impossible to judge whether there was a game by just playing it a few times. Therefore, even if the player has accumulated considerable game experience and has reached a level where the player can identify the broken eye, it may be a mutual benefit for the player every time the broken eye is displayed. You can have a sense of anticipation. Furthermore, it is also possible to prevent the loose eye from becoming a low value for the player. Therefore, the game can be advanced with the expectation that the game will be inconsistent without depending on the expected performance mode etc. even in a situation where the loss continues, and it is difficult to reduce the interest of the player Can do.
(Solution 9)
The solving means 9 is the gaming machine according to the solving means 7 or 8, wherein the advantageous gaming state control means continues the advantageous gaming state for a predetermined period.
According to the solving means 9, in the gaming machine described in the solving means 7 or 8, the advantageous gaming state continues for a predetermined period. That is, when a predetermined period has elapsed (reaching a predetermined number of games), the process ends. It is desirable that the predetermined period is limited to several to at most ten games. In other words, the advantageous game state continues only for a period of at most about 10 times after the break-up (next game). In addition, from the solution 7 etc., it is an opportunity to start the advantageous gaming state of either the mutual benefit different symbol matching role or the single different symbol matching role, and since it will be ended in this predetermined number of times, the two are distinguished. It becomes increasingly difficult. Therefore, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the player can easily distinguish between the individual breaks and reduce the interest.
In addition, since the advantageous gaming state ends when a predetermined period elapses, the state where it is difficult to display the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is released from the solving means 8 or the like. In the case where the winning combination is a mutual benefit heterogeneous symbol combination role, or when a specific winning combination is won in the game in the advantageous gaming state, the combination mode of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination can be displayed. Therefore, a gaming state (special gaming state) advantageous to the player continues even after the advantageous gaming state ends. Therefore, even if the advantageous gaming state ends in a predetermined period, it is possible to create a situation in which the interest of the player is hardly reduced.
(Solution 10)
Solving means 0 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 9, wherein the winning number selected as a result of the internal lottery is the next game without multiplying the game value again. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the re-playing symbol is displayed in the symbol display unit, the game play is over. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising a re-game execution means for enabling the next game to be executed without carrying the number to the next game and multiplying the game value.
According to the solution means 10, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 9, when the combination form of the re-game character symbol is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display unit, it corresponds to the re-game character. As a gaming privilege to be played, the gaming state is shifted to the re-gaming state. This re-playing state refers to a state in which the player can carry over the number of the game (current game) and execute the next game without multiplying the game value again. That is, when the combination of re-game character symbols is displayed, the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. Therefore, if the number of re-game players is increased, it is possible to suppress the consumption of the game value by that amount, and to suppress the amount of the game value that the player consumes per unit time within a certain range to some extent. It becomes possible.
In addition, it is desirable that the re-game combination is included in the same-type symbol combination combination. This is to give the player the recognition that “the combination of the same kind of symbols is a win”. This makes it possible to make the player recognize that “the only combination of different symbols that can be won is the disparate symbol combination”, and make the disparity stand out more.
Moreover, it is good also as what does not miss over about the combination of a re-game character symbol. In this way, it is possible to avoid as much as possible a situation in which a significant disparity in the amount of game value consumed due to the skill of the player (such as the skill of the target) occurs.
Furthermore, if the winning means of the re-gamer is improved in the advantageous game state from the solution means 7 or the like, the player maintains the current state in the advantageous game state without substantially reducing the game value possessed. It is possible to proceed with the game.
(Solution 11)
The solving means 11 further has a general small role that gives a game value as a result of the game, out of the winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 10. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the general small combination is displayed in the symbol display unit, the specified number corresponding to the general small combination in the game The game machine is characterized by further comprising a general small role game value giving means for giving the game value.
According to the solution means 11, in the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 10, when the combination mode of the general small role symbol is displayed at the effective display position in the symbol display section, the general small role is supported. A predetermined number of game values are given to the player as a gaming privilege. In other words, if the number of wins for the general small role increases, the player can increase the game value accordingly, so that the unilateral decrease in the game value is reduced.
Further, the general small combination may be provided with a plurality of types. The winning symbol corresponding to each general small role provided at this time is also provided separately, or the specified number of game values given according to each general small role is made different, so that You can make a difference in the value of a small role or increase the number of general small role symbols. Thus, when the types of general small roles are increased, the types of all winning combinations are also increased. Therefore, since the possibility of winning various winning combinations increases, it is possible to reduce the situation where the player gets bored as much as possible.
In addition, it is desirable that general small roles are also included in the same-type symbol combination. This is to give the player the recognition that “the combination of the same kind of symbols is a win”. This makes it possible to make the player recognize that “the only combination of different symbols that can be won is the disparate symbol combination”, and make the disparity stand out more.
In addition, it is good also as a thing which does not generate a missing thing also about a general small part symbol. However, when providing a plurality of general small roles, it is better to keep them in a part of them. It is possible to provide a player with more fun game characteristics by providing a general small role that can be aligned without pressing and that that cannot be aligned without pressing. (The player can enjoy the excitement by leaving room for technical intervention).
In addition, if the winning means of the general small role is improved in the advantageous gaming state from the solution means 7 or the like, the player proceeds with the game while gradually increasing the game value possessed in the advantageous gaming state. It is possible to go. Furthermore, if a mode in which a re-playing role is added to this (that is, a mode in which the winning probability is improved for both the general small role and the re-playing role), the game value is increased without limit as long as the advantageous gaming state continues. It is also possible.
(Solution 12)
The solving means 12 is the gaming machine according to the solving means 11, wherein the general small role game value giving means gives a predetermined number of game values corresponding to each of the plurality of different general small roles provided to the player. It is a gaming machine characterized by giving.
According to the solution means 12, in the gaming machine described in the solution means 11, a plurality of types can be provided as general small roles. Along with this, a plurality of types of winning symbol corresponding to each general small role can be provided, or a plurality of types of combinations of symbols effective as each general small character can be provided.
In this way, by providing multiple types of general small roles, it is possible to diversify the combination mode of symbols displayed in the symbol display unit and to make the player difficult to get bored without giving a monotonous impression to the player Can do.
(Solution means 13)
The solving means 13 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 12, wherein a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and the plurality of movable display bodies are rotated. A start operation unit that starts fluctuation of the symbol variation display device, a plurality of stop operation units that are provided along with the start operation unit and that can sequentially stop rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies, and the multiplier When the player's starting operation is accepted by the starting operation unit in a state where the multiplier is determined by the determining means, the movable display body starts to rotate, and during the rotation of the movable display body, the stop operation unit When the stop operation is accepted, the movable display body driving means for stopping the movable display bodies in the order of acceptance of the stop operation, and all the movable display bodies are moved by the movable display body driving means for one game. Once locked, based on the combination aspect of the displayed on the symbol display portion symbol, is optionally gaming machine, characterized in that it further includes a game privilege providing means for providing a predetermined game award.
According to the solving means 13, as the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 12, there is a swivel type gaming machine represented by a slot machine. In other words, it can be said that the present invention is suitable for a rotating game machine. In a swing-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, a start operation is performed with a game value (medal, coin, game ball, etc.) required for a player to play a single game. And the movable display body (referred to as a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate unless a stop operation is performed by the player. When a stop operation by the player is received (stop operation unit), the rotation of the movable display bodies is stopped in the order of reception, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the display is displayed in the symbol display section. Based on the combination of symbols, a specified number of game values are given, or other game benefits are given as needed.
The start operation unit is provided with a stop operation unit. Here, the stop operation unit is provided corresponding to each movable display body (that is, there are a plurality of stop operation units), and an operation for stopping the rotation of each movable display body is arbitrarily performed by the player. It can be done at the timing. Further, since the start operation unit and the stop operation unit are provided side by side, the player can smoothly perform an operation of starting and stopping the variation of the symbol variation display device as a series of operations. That is, after performing the start operation, among the stop operation units provided alongside the start operation unit, the stop operation units (closest stop operation units) arranged closest to the start operation unit are sequentially arranged. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to perform the minimum necessary operation from the start operation to the completion of all stop operations. Therefore, to the player
A series of operations such as “start operation unit → nearest stop operation unit → other stop operation unit” can be naturally promoted.
In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, according to the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section, for example, in the case of the general small combination, a prescribed number of game values corresponding to the general small combination are given. Furthermore, from the solution means 5 or the like, in the special gaming state, the game value giving opportunities are given more concentrated than in the normal gaming state. In this way, the player proceeds with the game while reducing or increasing the game value according to the result of each game once, and finds joy in acquiring as much game value as possible. .
(Solution 14)
The solving means 14 includes a symbol variation display device including a plurality of movable display bodies having a ring-shaped symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and displays the symbols by rotating the plurality of movable display bodies. While rotating, the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies can be stopped, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row can be displayed at predetermined positions in the symbol variation display apparatus for each of the movable display bodies. An effect execution means for executing a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the gaming machine, and an effect mode of selecting an effect mode according to the progress of the game from the plurality of effect modes A selection means, a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, a starting operation section for rotating the plurality of movable display bodies to start the variation of the symbol variation display device, Along with the start operation part And a plurality of stop operation units operable to sequentially stop the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies, and a start of the player by the start operation unit in a state where the multiplier is determined by the multiplier determining means When the operation is received, the movable display body starts rotating, and when the stop operation unit is received during the rotation of the movable display body, the movable display body is stopped in the order of the stop operation reception. When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the movable display body driving means and the movable display body driving means for one game, based on the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section, as necessary A game privilege granting means for granting a predetermined game privilege, an internal lottery means for performing a lottery for selecting one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers determined in advance for each game, Based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means, the movable display body stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of the plurality of movable display bodies that rotate, and a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section When viewing across a plurality of the movable display bodies, when a combination aspect of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed among the combination aspects that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies. A determination display position determination unit that determines a display position in which the combination mode is effective, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the winning combination corresponds to the determination display position determined by the determination display position determination unit A combination of symbols of the same kind as the winning combination. The same-type symbol matching combination corresponding to the matching mode and at least a different-type symbol matching role corresponding to the combination mode consisting of at least a plurality of types of symbols apart from the loser role, and the same type by the symbol display mode determination means When it is determined that the combination mode corresponding to the symbol matching role is displayed, a game value giving means for giving a predetermined number of game values, and a combination mode corresponding to the different symbol matching role by the symbol display mode determination unit If it is determined that is displayed, it further includes a minimum unit game value giving means for giving a game value of the minimum number of units necessary for one game, and the effect executing means is the same kind of symbol combination When a corresponding symbol combination mode is displayed, a special effect informing the winning combination is executed, and a symbol combination mode corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol matching combination is displayed. The If a gaming machine, characterized in that to execute a loss effect to be executed when a said loss role.
According to the solving means 14, the gaming machine described in the present invention is preferably a spinning-type gaming machine represented by a slot machine. In a swing-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, a start operation is performed with a game value (medal, coin, game ball, etc.) required for a player to play a single game. And the movable display body (referred to as a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate unless a stop operation is performed by the player. When a stop operation by the player is received (stop operation unit), the rotation of the movable display bodies is stopped in the order of reception, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the display is displayed in the symbol display section. Based on the combination of symbols, a specified number of game values are given, or other game benefits are given as needed.
A stop operation unit is provided in addition to the start operation unit. Here, the stop operation unit is provided corresponding to each movable display body (that is, there are a plurality of stop operation units), and an operation for stopping the rotation of each movable display body is arbitrarily performed by the player. It can be done at the timing. Further, since the start operation unit and the stop operation unit are provided side by side, the player can smoothly perform an operation of starting and stopping the variation of the symbol variation display device as a series of operations. That is, after performing the start operation, among the stop operation units provided alongside the start operation unit, the stop operation units (closest stop operation units) arranged closest to the start operation unit are sequentially arranged. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to perform the minimum necessary operation from the start operation to the completion of all stop operations. Therefore, to the player
A series of operations such as “start operation unit → nearest stop operation unit → other stop operation unit” can be naturally promoted.
In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, according to the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display unit, for example, a gaming privilege such as giving a game value or a transition (transition) to a state where an opportunity for giving a game value increases is given. In this way, the player proceeds with the game while reducing or increasing the game value according to the result of each game once, and finds joy in acquiring as much game value as possible. .
The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.
The plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation individually, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, Control of rotation stop of each movable display body is performed.
The symbol variation display device includes a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device, and the symbol display unit can display a symbol group of a predetermined number of symbols on each movable display body. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.
In the symbol display section, a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).
Then, as the game progresses, a plurality of effects are executed toward the outside of the gaming machine (effect execution means). Such effect execution means refers to what appeals to the player's vision and hearing. For example, display means (or light emitting means) represented by a liquid crystal display, EL display (Electroluminescence Display), dot LED, lamp, etc., and acoustic means represented by a speaker or the like. In addition, you may include what appeals to a player's tactile sense (for example, means to cause vibration). By these effect execution means, the player can enjoy the game visually and auditorily (or tactilely).
The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.
In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).
Further, the winning combination may include one that can give a plurality of gaming benefits to one winning value. If it does in this way, it will be said that two winning combinations may be won by one internal lottery. Further, it is possible to give the player a possibility (or expectation) that the winning combination different from the result displayed in the symbol display unit as a result of the game may have been won at the same time. These are “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination in one game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.
The result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. Further, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it will be lost. Loss is one of the results of the internal lottery. Moreover, since it can be said that a loser is a non-winning role that does not give any gaming privilege corresponding to any winning combination, it will be referred to as a lost combination as necessary below.
And the effect aspect performed by these effect execution means includes a plurality of contents accompanying the progress of the game. For example, one that suggests the winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery in the game, or one that is continuously performed over a plurality of games from the game (a mode that progresses in a scripted manner or step by step) Etc.). Such a production mode is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the player can predict the result of the game (which indicates which winning combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery, and so on). It is intended to make the game easier to enjoy by enjoying the production mode itself and adding interest to the game.
Symbols that straddle all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body out of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped. Of these combinations, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This refers to a display position (referred to as a determination display position hereinafter) that serves as a reference. That is, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the determination display position.
The determination display position means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display unit, and refers to a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Note that the determination display position may be a combination of shapes other than a straight line shape (for example, a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, a zigzag shape, etc.), and a straight line. You may combine a type | mold and these suitably.
Further, the determination display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the determination display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. Thus, for example, if the game value multiplier is increased, the determination display position can be increased, or if the game value multiplier is decreased, the determination display position can be decreased. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery The possibility that the mode can be displayed at the determination display position is increased (it can be easily displayed).
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of a symbol corresponding to one of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit. (Symbol display mode determination means).
The combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination are all combinations of the same type of symbols (corresponding to the same type of combined symbols), and combined modes consisting of at least a plurality of types of symbols apart from the loser (different types of symbols combined) , Which corresponds to the above, is referred to as “break”, the same applies hereinafter). The symbol combination mode corresponding to the “losing role” (hereinafter referred to as “losing eye”) is a combination mode that does not correspond to (correspond to) any of the same-type symbol matching role and the different symbol matching role. .
In addition, it is desirable that all combinations of the same type of design have no losing eyes. If it does in this way, most combinations which consist of a plurality of kinds of symbols will be lost eyes. That is, disjoint symbol combinations (other than the combination of all the same symbols, the same applies hereinafter) are almost lost. Therefore, it becomes easy to have a recognition that “the combination of disjoint symbols is a loss”. In addition, this also gives the player the recognition that “the combination of the same type of symbols is true (any game privilege is given, and so on)”.
In addition, in terms of disjoint pattern combinations, it can be said that the loose eye is a special aspect of a part of the losing eye. Therefore, in the following description, when it is simply referred to as “losing eye”, it will be described as including a loose eye.
When a combination corresponding to the same-type symbol combination (a combination consisting of the same type of symbols) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of game values are given (game value giving means) . Note that the provision of game value is not limited to only the game, and may be executed in a game after the next time (games to be played after the next time including the next time of the game, and so on). That is, the game value is added when the combination mode corresponding to the same-type symbol combination is displayed.
At this time, a special effect is executed for the player with the addition of the game value. This special effect is an effect of notifying (notifying and teaching) to the player that the game value is being given.
On the other hand, when a combination (corresponding to at least a plurality of types of symbols) corresponding to a different symbol matching combination is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display section, a minimum unit number of game values is given (minimum unit) Game value giving means). This minimum unit number means the minimum number of game values necessary to play one game. In this case, the game value is not limited to the game, but may be executed in the next game. In other words, the game value is given when the combination mode corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed.
Then, at this time, a loss production performed when the role is lost is executed. This losing effect is an aspect that excludes the effect of the aspect of informing (notifying, teaching) or suggesting (consciousness) the player that the game value is being given directly or indirectly. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect. Desirably, it may be an effect of an aspect in which nothing is performed, an effect of an aspect that is always executed in a normal state, an effect of an aspect that is executed most frequently in the progress of the game, or the like. In this way, when the so-called “ordinary performance (normal performance)” is executed, the player may be overly expected by an excessive performance mode such as an expected performance mode, and may end with joy. It is avoided as much as possible that the inconvenience of the production mode is given.
For these reasons, it is assumed that the heterogeneous symbol matching role does not make the existence known to the player. In other words, the following effects can be achieved by proceeding with the game in a state where the player does not know the different symbols assortment itself.
By executing the loss effect when the different symbols are combined, the player is made aware that the result of the game is not particularly interesting (that is, the possibility of the loss is extremely high). Can only be stopped.
Furthermore, since the total number of game values to be given is the minimum unit number in the heterogeneous symbol combination role, the game can be advanced without the player noticing that the game value has been given. This is because if the total number of game values to be given is small, the time required to give the game value can be reduced accordingly.
Further, when the player notices that the minimum number of game values have been given, a further effect can be achieved. In other words, if a player sees that a game value has been given despite being a losing eye, what kind of symbol combination will be given game value? It is possible to make the player interested in the eyes (especially the loose eyes) and to draw the attention of the player.
Furthermore, since it is not possible to determine whether the effect is a losing eye or a loose eye from the effect mode, even if the loss effect or the normal effect is intermittently performed without depending on the expected effect mode, etc. The player can always have a certain level of expectation, and the player's interest can be made difficult to deteriorate.
(Solution 15)
The solving means 15 includes a symbol variation display device including a plurality of movable display bodies having a ring-shaped symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface, and displays the symbols by rotating the plurality of movable display bodies. While rotating, the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies can be stopped, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row can be displayed at predetermined positions in the symbol variation display apparatus for each of the movable display bodies. An effect execution means for executing a plurality of effect modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the gaming machine, and an effect mode of selecting an effect mode according to the progress of the game from the plurality of effect modes A selection means, a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, a starting operation section for rotating the plurality of movable display bodies to start the variation of the symbol variation display device, Along with the start operation part And a plurality of stop operation units operable to sequentially stop the rotation of the plurality of movable display bodies, and a start of the player by the start operation unit in a state where the multiplier is determined by the multiplier determining means When the operation is received, the movable display body starts rotating, and when the stop operation unit is received during the rotation of the movable display body, the movable display body is stopped in the order of the stop operation reception. When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the movable display body driving means and the movable display body driving means for one game, based on the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section, as necessary A game privilege granting means for granting a predetermined game privilege, an internal lottery means for performing a lottery for selecting one of a plurality of winning combinations and losers determined in advance for each game, Based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means, the movable display body stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of the plurality of movable display bodies that rotate, and a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section When viewing across a plurality of the movable display bodies, when a combination aspect of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed among the combination aspects that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies. A determination display position determination unit that determines a display position in which the combination mode is effective, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the winning combination corresponds to the determination display position determined by the determination display position determination unit A combination of symbols of the same kind as the winning combination. In addition to the same-type symbol matching role corresponding to the matching mode and the above-mentioned loser role, it is only necessary to include at least one predetermined symbol and a different symbol matching role corresponding to a specific combination mode consisting of at least a plurality of types of symbols The symbol has at least a single symbol matching combination corresponding to an arbitrary symbol combination mode, and the symbol display mode determination means corresponds to the combination mode corresponding to the same symbol matching role or the single symbol matching role. When it is determined that one of the combination modes is displayed, it is determined that a combination of game value giving means for giving a predetermined number of game values and a combination mode corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol combination is displayed. A minimum unit game value giving means for giving the minimum unit game value required for one game, wherein the effect executing means is a diagram corresponding to the same-type symbol combination When the combination mode is displayed, a special effect informing the winning combination is executed, and when the combination mode of symbols corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed, it is executed when the combination is lost. It is a gaming machine characterized by executing a lose effect.
According to the solution 15, as the gaming machine according to the present invention, a spinning machine represented by a slot machine is preferable. In a swing-type gaming machine such as a slot machine, a start operation is performed with a game value (medal, coin, game ball, etc.) required for a player to play a single game. And the movable display body (referred to as a reel or a drum in a slot machine or the like) continues to rotate unless a stop operation is performed by the player. When a stop operation by the player is received (stop operation unit), the rotation of the movable display bodies is stopped in the order of reception, and when all the movable display bodies are in a stopped state, the display is displayed in the symbol display section. Based on the combination of symbols, a specified number of game values are given, or other game benefits are given as needed.
A stop operation unit is provided in addition to the start operation unit. Here, the stop operation unit is provided corresponding to each movable display body (that is, there are a plurality of stop operation units), and an operation for stopping the rotation of each movable display body is arbitrarily performed by the player. It can be done at the timing. Further, since the start operation unit and the stop operation unit are provided side by side, the player can smoothly perform an operation of starting and stopping the variation of the symbol variation display device as a series of operations. That is, after performing the start operation, among the stop operation units provided alongside the start operation unit, the stop operation units (closest stop operation units) arranged closest to the start operation unit are sequentially arranged. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to perform the minimum necessary operation from the start operation to the completion of all stop operations. Therefore, to the player
A series of operations such as “start operation unit → nearest stop operation unit → other stop operation unit” can be naturally promoted.
In this way, the player proceeds with the game in the slot machine while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, according to the combination mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display unit, for example, a gaming privilege such as giving a game value or a transition (transition) to a state where an opportunity for giving a game value increases is given. In this way, the player proceeds with the game while reducing or increasing the game value according to the result of each game once, and finds joy in acquiring as much game value as possible. .
The symbol means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guideline when the movable display body is stopped). The symbols may include the winning symbol described above or a lost symbol (a symbol that does not correspond to any winning symbol). A predetermined number of these symbols are arranged on the symbol band at predetermined intervals (thus forming a symbol string), and this symbol band is attached to the movable display.
The plurality of movable display bodies can accept a stop operation individually, and when a stop operation of all the movable display bodies is accepted (by a player), based on the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, Control of rotation stop of each movable display body is performed.
The symbol variation display device includes a symbol display unit at a predetermined location in the device, and the symbol display unit can display a symbol group of a predetermined number of symbols on each movable display body. Note that the symbol display unit is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body so that the player can play the game directly facing the gaming machine.
In the symbol display section, a symbol group that is changing while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized when the movable display body is stopped. And when all the movable display bodies will be in a stop state finally, the symbol group which consists of the symbols which stopped in the symbol display part with the movable display bodies will be formed. The mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol combination mode (display mode).
Then, as the game progresses, a plurality of effects are executed toward the outside of the gaming machine (effect execution means). Such effect execution means refers to what appeals to the player's vision and hearing. For example, display means (or light emitting means) represented by a liquid crystal display, EL display (Electroluminescence Display), dot LED, lamp, etc., and acoustic means represented by a speaker or the like. In addition, you may include what appeals to a player's tactile sense (for example, means to cause vibration). By these effect execution means, the player can enjoy the game visually and auditorily (or tactilely).
The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method performed by the internal lottery means, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.
In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of lottery results and a winning combination corresponding to each lottery result are determined in advance. Each of these winning combinations is assigned a random value within the predetermined range as a winning value for each type. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, the winning role corresponding to the winning value is won. To be judged. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).
Further, the winning combination may include one that can give a plurality of gaming benefits to one winning value. If it does in this way, it will be said that two winning combinations may be won by one internal lottery. Further, it is possible to give the player a possibility (or expectation) that the winning combination different from the result displayed in the symbol display unit as a result of the game may have been won at the same time. These are “the winning value has a single winning value corresponding to one winning combination and a shared winning value corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations”, or “one winning combination in one game result” In other words, there may be a case where only a gaming privilege corresponding to the above is permitted, and a case where gaming privilege corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is permitted.
The result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games. Further, if the lottery result of the internal lottery does not correspond to any winning combination, it will be lost. Loss is one of the results of the internal lottery. Moreover, since it can be said that a loser is a non-winning role that does not give any gaming privilege corresponding to any winning combination, it will be referred to as a lost combination as necessary below.
And the effect aspect performed by these effect execution means includes a plurality of contents accompanying the progress of the game. For example, one that suggests the winning combination selected as a result of the internal lottery in the game, or one that is continuously performed over a plurality of games from the game (a mode that progresses in a scripted manner or step by step) Etc.). Such a production mode is performed in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the player can predict the result of the game (which indicates which winning combination is selected as a result of the internal lottery, and so on). It is intended to make the game easier to enjoy by enjoying the production mode itself and adding interest to the game.
Symbols that straddle all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body out of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section when each movable display body is stopped. Of these combinations, the effective display position is determined. “Effective display position” here refers to determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination determined in advance is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This refers to a display position (referred to as a determination display position hereinafter) that serves as a reference. That is, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is effective (a corresponding game privilege or the like is given) only after being displayed at the determination display position.
The determination display position means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display unit, and refers to a combination of horizontal or diagonal arrangements (straight line shape) across a plurality of movable display bodies. Note that the determination display position may be a combination of shapes other than a straight line shape (for example, a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, a zigzag shape, etc.), and a straight line. You may combine a type | mold and these suitably.
Further, the determination display position may be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. This means that “the determination display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. Thus, for example, if the game value multiplier is increased, the determination display position can be increased, or if the game value multiplier is decreased, the determination display position can be decreased. In this way, if the game is played with as much multiplication of the game value as possible, the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination when the predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the internal lottery The possibility that the mode can be displayed at the determination display position is increased (it can be easily displayed).
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination mode of a symbol corresponding to one of the predetermined winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning symbol) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit. (Symbol display mode determination means).
The combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination includes a combination of all symbols of the same type (corresponding to the same symbol combination), and a combination of at least a plurality of different symbols (mismatched symbols). A combination pattern (corresponding to a single symbol matching combination) that includes any one symbol as long as it includes one predetermined symbol is included. The symbol combination mode corresponding to the “losing role” (this is called “losing eye”) means a combination that does not correspond to (corresponds to) any of the same symbol matching role, the different symbol matching role, and the single symbol matching role. .
In addition, it is desirable that all combinations of the same type of design have no losing eyes. If it does in this way, most combinations which consist of a plurality of kinds of symbols will be lost eyes. In other words, disjoint symbol combinations (other than combinations of symbols of the same type) are almost lost. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that “the combination of disjoint symbols is a loss”. In addition, this also gives the player the recognition that “the combination of the same type of symbols is a win (that any game privilege is given)”.
In addition, in terms of disjoint pattern combinations, it can be said that the loose eye is a special aspect of a part of the losing eye. Therefore, in the following description, when it is simply referred to as “losing eye”, it will be described as including a loose eye.
When a combination corresponding to the same-type symbol combination (a combination consisting of the same type of symbols) is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of game values are given (game value giving means) . In addition, even when a combination corresponding to a single symbol combination (a combination in which any one of the predetermined symbols is included) is displayed in the determination display position in the symbol display unit, a predetermined number of patterns are displayed. Game value is given.
Note that the provision of game value is not limited to only the game, and may be executed in a game after the next time (games to be played after the next time including the next time of the game, and so on). In other words, the game value is added when the combination mode corresponding to the same symbol combination or single symbol combination is displayed. Further, the predetermined number of game values to be given may be different for each of the same symbol combination and single symbol combination. In particular, by providing a plurality of the same-type symbol combination roles and making the predetermined numbers different from each other, it becomes possible to give a difference in value (such as the number of game values given) to each of the same-type symbol combination roles.
At this time, a special effect is executed for the player with the addition of the game value. This special effect is an effect of notifying (notifying and teaching) to the player that the game value is being given.
It can be said that the single symbol matching combination “corresponds to a combination mode in which at least one winning symbol (predetermined symbol) is included, the remaining symbols may be anything”. This means that it is determined whether a predetermined symbol is displayed only by at least one movable display body among the plurality of movable display bodies. And this movable display body is called determination object movable display body.
That is, it has a configuration of “means for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol is displayed at a position selected as a determination display position on the movable display body only for the determination target movable display body”. Accordingly, when the determination target movable display body stops, a predetermined symbol may be displayed at a corresponding determination display position (a place where at least one symbol is selected for the movable display body as the determination display position). It will be.
This can also be said that “the movable display body other than the determination target movable display body does not determine the symbol displayed at the location selected as the determination display position on the movable display body”. Therefore, the single symbol alignment combination is different from the same symbol alignment combination and the different symbol alignment combination in which the combination mode is determined from the symbols displayed as the determination display positions for all the movable display bodies. It can be said that it is a thing.
From the above, the determination target movable display body is limited to a part of the plurality of movable display bodies. In this way, when the player intends to display a single symbol combination, it is only necessary to aim at the movable display body to be determined, so the player is burdened with an operation to stop all the movable display bodies (that is, , It is possible to reduce the burden of stopping all the movable display objects accurately every time in order to stop the combination of winning symbol combinations.
On the other hand, when a combination (corresponding to at least a plurality of types of symbols) corresponding to a different symbol matching combination is displayed at the determination display position in the symbol display section, a minimum unit number of game values is given (minimum unit) Game value giving means). This minimum unit number means the minimum number of game values necessary to play one game. In this case, the game value is not limited to the game, but may be executed in the next game. In other words, the game value is given when the combination mode corresponding to the different symbol combination is displayed.
Then, at this time, a loss production performed when the role is lost is executed. This losing effect is an aspect that excludes the effect of the aspect of informing (notifying, teaching) or suggesting (consciousness) the player that the game value is being given directly or indirectly. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect. Desirably, it may be an effect of an aspect in which nothing is performed, an effect of an aspect that is always executed in a normal state, an effect of an aspect that is executed most frequently in the progress of the game, or the like. In this way, when the so-called “ordinary performance (normal performance)” is executed, the player may be overly expected by an excessive performance mode such as an expected performance mode, and may end with joy. It is avoided as much as possible that the inconvenience of the production mode is given.
For these reasons, it is assumed that the heterogeneous symbol matching role does not make the existence known to the player. In other words, the following effects can be achieved by proceeding with the game in a state where the player does not know the different symbols assortment itself.
By executing the loss effect when the different symbols are combined, the player is made aware that the result of the game is not particularly interesting (that is, the possibility of the loss is extremely high). Can only be stopped.
Furthermore, since the total number of game values to be given is the minimum unit number in the heterogeneous symbol combination role, the game can be advanced without the player noticing that the game value has been given. This is because if the total number of game values to be given is small, the time required to give the game value can be reduced accordingly.
Further, when the player notices that the minimum number of game values have been given, a further effect can be achieved. In other words, if a player sees that a game value has been given despite being a losing eye, what kind of symbol combination will be given game value? It is possible to make the player interested in the eyes (especially the loose eyes) and to draw the attention of the player.
Furthermore, since it is not possible to determine whether the effect is a losing eye or a loose eye from the effect mode, even if the loss effect or the normal effect is intermittently performed without depending on the expected effect mode, etc. The player can always have a certain level of expectation, and the player's interest can be made difficult to deteriorate.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Outer main body 104 ... Back board 112 ... Power supply device 113 ... Wiring relay member 119 ... Main body side wirings 128 ... Supporting cylinder 300 ... Symbol variation display apparatus 400 ... Case member 409 ... Main board | substrate 418 ... Temporary fixing member 423 ... Case side Wiring 425, 427 ... Connector 428 ... Connector holder 500 ... Image display

Claims (3)

A plurality of movable display bodies each having a plurality of types of symbols, and a symbol display section that allows a predetermined number of symbols attached to the movable display body to be displayed as a symbol group, A gaming machine in which a plurality of movable display bodies are started to change by a player's start operation, and when the changing operation of the movable display body is accepted, a result of one game is displayed on the symbol display section Because
Production execution means for executing a plurality of production modes accompanying the progress of the game toward the outside of the gaming machine,
Production mode selection means for selecting a production mode according to the progress of the game from the plurality of production modes;
An internal lottery means for performing a lottery for selecting one of a plurality of roles for each game;
Based on the result of the lottery, movable display body stop control means for controlling the change stop of the plurality of movable display bodies that fluctuate
When symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination based on the fact that the predetermined winning combination by the lottery is singled out is displayed in the predetermined effective display position, it can be imparted game value granted game value of a predetermined number Means,
When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed at the effective display position based on the selection of the re-game combination in the lottery, the opportunity to execute the game without introducing the game value Re-game granting means capable of granting
With
The plurality of roles includes at least a special role, a small role, and a specific role, and also includes a common benefit winning role in which both the special role and the specific role are selected,
The game value giving means is:
When a particular combination aspect in the effective display position based on said specified combination is singled out by the lottery is displayed, the smallest unit game value providing means for providing a game value quantity 1 is the minimum number of units Have
The production execution means
Wherein said specific combination the special effect execution means executes the special effect indicating that the application of the game value is performed, and in the drawing when the game value a predetermined number is given by the game value giving means Regardless of which of the common winning combination is selected, when the game value of the quantity 1 is given by the minimum unit game value giving means, it is not notified that the game value is being assigned. Having a normal performance execution means for executing a normal performance,
further,
In the subsequent specific combination is game value of Quantity 1 the specific combination schemes are displayed on the basis that has been picked out granted game in the lottery, a gaming state, a game than normal gaming state Game state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the person,
The gaming state control means includes
Upon the game value of a particular combination aspect it is indicated quantity 1 controls the advantageous condition in the game after granted on the basis that the specific combination in the lottery is singled out at the lottery A gaming machine comprising a means for controlling a game in which a probability that the re-game combination is selected is higher than that in the normal gaming state to be played over a plurality of games . The internal lottery means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a random number is acquired for each game and the lottery is performed based on the acquired random number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying a predetermined effect image.