JP5950075B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine, A lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. Here, when winning the BB combination, the BB winning is valid until the corresponding winning is established, and the winning combination is invalid after the game is over regardless of whether the winning combination is established or not. It is common to be done. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line. In other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of slot machines. In recent years, a slot machine has been proposed in which a plurality of BB combinations are set and different symbol combinations are associated with each BB combination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-5351

  However, if a combination of different symbols is associated with each BB combination, it is necessary to operate the stop switch with the aim of the symbol of each reel when the player senses that one of the BB combinations is won. This means that, in a situation where the winning BB cannot be grasped, the efficiency per game is lowered when the stop switch is operated aiming at a non-winning BB symbol that is not won. On the other hand, when it is configured to suggest a combination of symbols corresponding to a game won for any of the BB roles, a new problem that a sense of expectation for BB winning in a game that is not won for the BB role is impaired. Is concerned.

  The above problems are not limited to the slot machines as exemplified above, but a game in which a plurality of special roles that are valid until a corresponding winning is established and a special pattern that is different for each special role is associated. This is a problem that also applies to machines and other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and then end the variable display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to play a game efficiently.

In the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of pictures, a start operation means operated to cause each of the circulation display means to start cyclic display of the pictures, and the start operation A lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination based on the operation of the means; a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern; and a cyclic display of the pattern based on an operation of the start operation means Display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means to stop the circulation display of the corresponding pattern based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the lottery result of the combination is a special prize winning , When the special picture of each circulation display means is stopped at a predetermined effective position and a special picture is formed, a special award is given as a special gift winning means and a special gift winning means for granting a special special benefit A plurality of special roles in a gaming machine that has a plurality of special roles and associates a different special pattern for each special role with the reservation means for reserving and storing the special role winning until the special design is formed. If one circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern based on the fact that one of the circulation display means has been won, the result of the stop at that time is the winning special that has been won Whether or not the result is a non-specific suspension result that there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to a role will be formed, and that a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role that is not won may be formed. When the stop result determining means for determining and the stop result determining means determine that the non-specific stop result is determined, the circulation display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture. Even before, and a suggestive suggesting means that there is no possibility of formation of the winning special picture, wherein the respective circular display means, every time the circulating display means stops the circulating display of the picture, The specific picture is arranged so that the number of special pictures that are likely to be formed is reduced .

  It is possible to allow the player to play the game efficiently.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows BB start processing. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a stop symbol command process. The flowchart which shows a winning command process. The flowchart which shows alerting | reporting determination 1st process. The flowchart which shows alerting | reporting determination 2nd process. Explanatory drawing which shows the auxiliary | assistant effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by applying a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. The main controller 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, It is possible to control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “blue 7” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Watermelon” design (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Blue cherry” design (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “White 7” design (eg, 13th on left reel 32L), “Youth” There are nine types of symbols (for example, the 12th of the left reel 32L), the “red 7” symbol (for example, the 7th of the left reel 32L), and the “red cherry” symbol (for example, the 3rd of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as a combination line in the horizontal direction, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emission unit 33 which comprises an auxiliary production part is arrange | positioned at the back side of the front door 12. As shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and first and second cherry prizes. When the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the effective line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, and the “bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are effective lines. In the case of stopping side by side, 10 medals are paid out as a bell prize. When the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as the first cherry prize, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line. In this case, two medals are paid out as the second cherry prize. That is, in the case of the first and second cherry wins, the symbols that stop on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R may be any symbols. In other words, if the combination of any “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and any symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the corresponding cherry prize is established. Therefore, when the “red cherry” symbol or the “blue cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper and lower stages), the corresponding cherry on each effective line. As a result, 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out.

  There are 18 types of BB winnings of the first to 18th BB winnings as winnings for which the game state is shifted. “Red 7” or “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and “red 7” of the right reel 32R If any of the symbols, “Blue 7” symbol, or “White 7” symbol stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) as a BB winning. . For example, when the “red 7” symbol, the “red 7” symbol, and the “red 7” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the first BB prize is established. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, the end condition for the BB state changes depending on which of the first to 18th BB wins is established. Hereinafter, the first to third BBs and the tenth to twelfth BBs are collectively referred to as “large BB”, and the fourth to sixth BBs and the thirteenth to fifteenth BBs are collectively referred to as “medium BB”. The ninth BB and the sixteenth to eighteenth BBs are collectively referred to as “small BB”.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medals are not paid out or the game state is not transferred as a re-game winning, but the next game is not inserted without inserting medals. A game can be performed.

  As other winnings, there is an RB winning that is awarded only when the gaming state is the BB state. In the BB state, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol from the left on the active line, the medal is not paid out as an RB winning, but the gaming state is in a regular bonus state , “RB state”).

  In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the 6BB symbol combination is a combination of symbols for winning the 6BB, that is, a combination of “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the 6BB symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L, a “blue 7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 45 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute with a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the relationship between the number of medals bet and the activated combination line will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display section 65, a light emitting unit 33, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display section 65 are provided.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and a substrate on which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. I have. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the light emitting unit 33, the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been recovered. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether or not the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a start command and a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S212 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. When a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and an insertion completion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion completion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to make the completion of the automatic insertion recognized. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result of the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process is performed. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal And set the checkout command. Here, the settlement command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 so as to grasp that the credited virtual medal is being returned. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for setting an effective line or the like is performed, and an insertion command is set to end the start waiting process. Here, the insertion command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a medal bet has been made. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204. Among the processes, processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S206, and it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are bet (when both step S205 and step S206 are YES), it means that a start command has been issued to start the game. To do. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, where the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet reception, and a start command is set in the subsequent step S208. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211 and the BB state process in step S212 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  In the normal process, various commands such as the input command and the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After obtaining the random number, in steps S302 to S306, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected. Specifically, first, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RB state. If not in the RB state, it is further determined in step S303 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RB state, the normal state lottery table is selected in step S304. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the BB state lottery table is selected in step S305. If the current gaming state is the RB state, the RB state lottery table is selected in step S306. Select. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” are prepared in advance. When the power is turned on, a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned ON. By performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In steps S304 to S306, when the setting state is “setting 1”, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when “setting 6”, the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected. .

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of combinations to be determined are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with each winning combination, and a point value PV is set. ing. That is, in the normal state in the slot machine 10, the determination is made for 23 types of re-game, watermelon, bell, first and second cherries, and first to 18th BBs.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S307, and in step S308, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S309, whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is determined. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S310, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, a bell winning flag is set in step S310.

  By the way, when the set winning flag is one of the replay winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the first cherry winning flag, or the second cherry winning flag, the corresponding winning flag is set. It is reset after the game is over (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is any one of the first to 18th BB winning flags, these BB winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first to 18th BB winning flags may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S310 in a state where any BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6 to 23. If so, the corresponding BB winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which any BB winning flag is carried over, when winning a replay or a bell, watermelon, first or second cherry, the corresponding winning flag is set, while any BB is won. Even if it is a case, a new BB winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S309, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S311, and in the subsequent step S312, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S308 and continues to determine whether or not the combination is correct. At this time, in step S308, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV, In step S309, whether or not a winning combination is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of each BB is about 1/640, the winning probability of watermelon is 1/256, and the winning probability of Bell is about 7 respectively. The winning probability for each cherry is 1/512, and the winning probability for replay is about 1 / 7.3. That is, the probability of winning any of the cherries is 1/256, and the probability of winning any of the BBs is about 1/202. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1 / 1.4.

  After the winning flag is set in step S310, or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S313. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination.

  Thereafter, in step S314, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and this process ends. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group from which a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops within the visible range from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. .

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 7th “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping, and the “red 7” symbol Stop at the bottom. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the first “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by four symbols and the fifth “replay” symbol is displayed. Stops at the lower stage and stops the 7th “Red 7” symbol at the upper stage. As described above, in the slip table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the winning symbols of the middle reel 32M are in the upper, middle, and lower positions so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32L (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”) stops at the upper or lower level. A sliding table set so that the winning symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the upper or lower level is set so as to stop at either the lower level.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 14 is a sliding table that is set first when only the first BB is won. However, even when the sliding table is set for the first time, depending on the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the “red 7” symbol does not stop at the above-described position, and so-called missing may occur. is there. This is because the range that can be slid is predetermined within 190 msec (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop switch is pressed, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has one “Red 7” symbol. This is because they are arranged only one by one.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 11th “replay” symbol and the 14th “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 9th “replay” symbol and 14 on the left reel 32L. The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 9th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the left reel 32L is slid after 2 symbols and then stopped, the 14th “replay” symbol can be stopped in the upper stage, and if the left reel 32L is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, the 14th The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, the “red 7” symbols are only arranged one at a position 7 in the left reel 32L, 12 in the middle reel 32M, and 2 in the right reel 32R. It is not arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the interval is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 11th “youth” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols, “red 7”. The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if the winning table is set so that the “Red 7” symbol is set to stop on the active line when the first BB is won, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, The “Red 7” symbol may not stop on the active line, and the first BB winning may not be established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “Red 7” symbol, the “Blue 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, and the “Watermelon” symbol are each provided with a section of 5 symbols or more so that each reel 32L, 32M and 32R are arranged. In the left reel 32L, the “red cherry” symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are also arranged so that a section separated by five symbols or more is formed. For this reason, when any of BB, each cherry, watermelon, or bell is won, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following smooth table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, a re-game winning slide table for preferentially establishing the re-game winning is set.

  When any one of the BB winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the first to second cherry winning flags is set, that is, when the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag are set, A small table for winning a small role preferentially is set for preferentially establishing the corresponding small role winning. However, as described above, each cherry symbol, watermelon symbol, and bell symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that a section separated by five symbols or more is formed. Depending on the timing, the winning small symbol may not be stopped on the active line. Thus, in the small table for winning a small role priority, it is not possible to stop the winning small role symbol on the active line so that the winning small role symbol is stopped on the active line if possible. If it is possible and the winning BB symbol can be stopped on the active line, the winning BB symbol is set to stop on the active line.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a predetermined speed, and when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed, a constant speed rotation command is set and The process ends. Here, the constant speed rotation command is a command transmitted to cause the display control device 81 to grasp that the rotation speeds of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are constant. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a stop pre-process is performed in step S402.

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the stopping points, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called missing where a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that a stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and a stop command is generated. In such a case, stop control processing shown in steps S403 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. In step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, a rotation information command is set so that the display controller 81 can grasp the current rotation state of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and in step S409, a stop symbol command is set. Here, the rotation information command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the rotation status of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop symbol command is a range visible from the display window. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the symbols stopped at (upper, middle, lower). In step S410, it is determined whether all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slip table second change process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when only the first BB winning flag is set and the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower level, the “red 7” symbol, which is the first BB symbol of the middle reel 32M, stops at the middle or lower level. Change to the completed slide table. Further, for example, when the first BB winning flag and the watermelon winning flag are set and the “red 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, there is no room for a watermelon winning, so the “watermelon” symbol is not the “watermelon” symbol. The red 7 "symbol is changed to the sliding table set for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so as to stop at the upper or lower level. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412 and the process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, a payout command and a payline command are set, and the payout determination process is ended. Here, the winning command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping which winning has been established, and the winning line command is which active line the winning has been established. This is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 for grasping.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is achieved. When the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is finished as it is, and when the re-gaming winning is established, the re-game setting process for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state is performed and the re-game command is executed. To finish the medal payout process. Here, the replay command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that the next game is a replay. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. Displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of a later payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the BB state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state includes an RB transition waiting state and an RB state. The RB transition waiting state is a gaming state in which an RB winning can be established in addition to a watermelon winning, a bell winning, and first to second cherry winnings. Then, in the RB transition waiting state, when the “Replay” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the game state is RB although the medal payout is not performed as the RB winning is established. Transition from the transition wait state to the RB state. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability of winning a prize to which a medal payout privilege is granted is very high compared to a normal state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state ends even before the JAC game is played 12 times, and the state returns to the RB transition waiting state. That is, in the BB state, the gaming state is repeatedly transferred between the RB transition waiting state and the RB state. Then, the BB state ends when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number. Further, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S602 to S604 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set. If any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and whether or not the corresponding BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the BB state in step S604.

  In the BB start process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, the BB winning flag set in step S651 is cleared. In the subsequent step S652, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. In step S653, based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, whether or not a large BB winning has been established, that is, any of the first to third BB winnings and the tenth to twelfth BB winnings has been established. It is determined whether or not. When the big BB winning is established, the process proceeds to step S654, and 400 is set in the remaining payout counter provided in the state information storage area 106c and for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the BB state. This process is terminated. If it is determined in step S653 that the big BB prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S655, and whether or not the middle BB prize has been established, that is, any of the 4th to 6th BB prizes and the 13th to 15th BB prizes. It is determined whether or not If the medium BB winning is established, the process proceeds to step S656, 200 is set in the remaining payout counter, and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S655 that the medium BB prize has not been established, the prize established this time is a small BB prize, that is, any one of the seventh to ninth BB prizes and the sixteenth to eighteenth BB prizes. In step S657, the remaining payout counter is set to 100, and the process is terminated.

  When the BB determination process ends, a status command is set in step S605, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. In step S605, when it is determined that none of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set (step S602 is NO), a state command indicating a normal state is set. In addition, when any of the first to 18th BB winning flags is set, but it is determined that the BB winning is not established (NO in step S603), the state means that the BB carryover state is set. Set the command. Furthermore, when the BB start process is performed in step S604, a status command indicating that the status is the BB status is set.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, it is further determined in step S606 whether or not it is in the RB state. If it is determined that it is not in the RB state, it means that it is in the RB transition waiting state, and therefore the RB transition waiting state processing shown in steps S607 to S610 is performed.

  In the RB shift waiting state process, in step S607, it is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process whether or not an RB winning is achieved. If an RB winning is established, an RB start process is executed in step S608 to shift the gaming state to the RB state. Specifically, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. Incidentally, whether or not the RB state is in the previous step S606 is determined based on the presence or absence of the RB setting flag. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. After performing the RB start process, in step S605, a status command indicating the RB state is set, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S607 that no RB winning has been established, it means that a winning other than the RB winning has been established in the RB shift waiting state, or no winning has been established. Therefore, in step S609, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. Set a status command that means that there is, and end this process. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. In such a case, as the BB end process, the BB setting flag is cleared in step S610. Thereafter, in step S605, a state command indicating that the state is a normal state is set, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the current gaming state is the RB state, RB state processing is performed in step S611. Here, the RB state process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S702. Thereafter, or when it is determined in step S701 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, so in step S703, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one.

  In step S704, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the termination condition for the RB state is established. RB termination processing is executed to terminate the process. Specifically, the RB setting flag is cleared, and the remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter are reset. After performing the RB end process or when it is determined in step S704 that the RB state end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If the value of the remaining payout counter is not 0, it means that the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the RB end process described above is performed in step S707, and the BB setting flag is determined in step S708. Is cleared, and this process ends.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, when the RB status process is performed in step S611, the process is terminated after the status command is set in step S605. In step S605 after the RB state processing, the presence / absence of the BB setting flag and the presence / absence of the RB setting flag are confirmed. When both the BB setting flag and the RB setting flag are set, a status command indicating that the RB state is set is set, and when only the BB setting flag is set, the RB transition waiting state is set. If no setting flag is set, the status command indicating the normal state is set.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when any of the first to 18th BB winnings is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the BB state even if any winning is achieved, but the large BB winning, medium The number of medals paid out in the BB state changes depending on whether the BB winning or the small BB winning is achieved. In other words, it can be said that the slot machine 10 has three special game states having different game values.

  The slot machine 10 is characterized by a BB auxiliary effect that is performed until one of the first to 18th BBs is won and a corresponding BB winning is established. In the following, among the control processes executed by the display control device 81, processes related to the BB auxiliary effect will be described.

  First, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process ends. When the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S802, and the information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the lottery result of the combination performed by the main control device 101 is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, in step S803, it is determined whether or not one of the first to 18th BBs is won. If none of the BBs has been won, the process is terminated. If any of the BBs has been won, the effect setting process shown in steps S804 to S814 is performed, and then the process is performed. Exit.

  In the effect setting process, it is determined in step S804 whether or not the informed flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. Although details will be described later, in the slot machine 10, when any of the first to 18th BBs is won, the winning combination is not notified in the BB winning game, and the winning combination in the game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied thereafter. A combination of BB symbols is notified. The informed flag is a flag indicating that the winning BB symbol combination has been informed. If the informed flag is set, this means that the winning BB symbol combination has been informed, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the informed flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S805, and it is determined whether or not the started flag indicating that the BB auxiliary effect has started is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. . If the started flag is not set, the first to eighteenth determination flags are set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S806, and the started flag is set in step S807. After setting the started flag, or if it is determined in step S805 that the started flag is set, the process proceeds to step S808, and a winning suggestion effect indicating that one of the first to 18th BBs has been won. Is started to control the auxiliary effect unit 65 and the like. In a succeeding step S809, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is zero. If the value of the notification counter is 0, the processing ends after performing the notification timing setting processing shown in steps S810 to S814. If the value of the notification counter is not 0, the processing ends. .

  In the notification timing setting process, it is determined whether or not the BB won this time in step S810 is a large BB. If it is large BB, 16 is set in the notification counter in step S811, and this process is terminated. If it is not a large BB, the process proceeds to step S812, and it is determined whether or not the currently won BB is a middle BB. If it is medium BB, 13 is set in the notification counter in step S813, and this process ends. If it is not the middle BB, it means that the BB won this time is a small BB, so that the notification counter is set to 10 in step S814, and this processing is terminated.

  Next, the stop symbol command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process is terminated. If a stop symbol command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and information indicated by the stop symbol command, that is, the stop output of the reel that has stopped this time, is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, in step S903, it is determined whether or not the informed flag is set. If the informed flag is set, this means that the winning BB symbol combination has been informed, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the informed flag is not set, the process advances to step S904 to determine whether or not the started flag is set. If the started flag is not set, the present process is terminated as it is. If the started flag is set, the present process is terminated after performing the effect content changing process shown in steps S905 to S908. To do.

  In the effect change process, it is determined in step S905 whether the number of stopped reels is two. Specifically, it is determined whether the number of times of receiving the stop symbol command after receiving the start command is 2. If the number of stopped reels is not 1 but 1 or 3, the process is terminated as it is, and if the number of stopped reels is 2, the process proceeds to step S906 and whether or not the non-winning BB symbol is tempered. judge. Specifically, the stop appearance of the two stop reels stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 is confirmed, and whether or not a combination of BB symbols different from the combination of the winning BB symbols is stopped on the active line. judge. If the non-winning BB symbol is not tempered, this process is terminated. If the non-winning BB symbol is tempered, the process proceeds to step S907, and the combination of BB symbols that are stopped on the active line. And the corresponding decision flag is cleared. As described above, in the lottery result command process, the first to eighteenth determination flags are set when the informed flag and the started flag are not set, that is, in the BB winning game. The first to eighteenth determination flags correspond to the first to eighteenth BB symbol combinations, respectively. In step S907, the determination corresponding to the combination of the BB symbols determined to be stopped on the active line in step S906. Clear the flag. For example, when the “blue 7” symbols of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are stopped on the upper line L1, the tenth determination flag, the eleventh determination flag, and the twelfth determination flag are cleared. In the subsequent step S908, control of the auxiliary effect unit 65 and the like is started in order to execute an incorrect answer notification effect indicating that there is no room for BB winning in the current game. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Next, winning command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a winning command has been received. If it has not been received, the process is terminated. If a winning command is received, it is determined in step S1002 whether a BB winning is not established. When the BB winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not any of the first to 18th BBs is won. If none of the BBs is won, the process is terminated. If any of the first to 18th BBs is won, the process proceeds to step S1004, and it is determined whether or not the informed flag is set. If the informed flag is set, this means that the winning BB symbol combination has been informed, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the notification flag is not set, the notification determination first process is performed in step S1005, the notification determination second process is performed in step S1006, and this process ends.

  In the notification determination first process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the large BB end flag is set in step S1101. If the large BB end flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1102, whether all large determination flags are cleared, that is, all of the first to third, tenth to twelfth determination flags are set. Judge whether or not there is. If all the large determination flags are cleared, the large BB end flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1103, and the process proceeds to step S1104. In addition, when the large BB end flag is already set and when at least one of the first to third, tenth to twelfth determination flags remains set, the above-described steps S1102 and S1103 are performed. The process proceeds to step S1104 without performing processing.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the middle BB end flag is set. If the middle BB end flag is not set, the process advances to step S1105 to determine whether all the middle determination flags are cleared, that is, all the fourth to sixth, thirteenth to fifteenth determination flags are set. Judge whether or not there is. If all the medium determination flags are cleared, the medium BB end flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1106, and the process proceeds to step S1107. In addition, when the middle BB end flag is already set and when at least one of the fourth to sixth and thirteenth to fifteenth determination flags remains set, the above steps S1105 and S1106 The process proceeds to step S1107 without performing processing.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the small BB end flag is set. If the small BB end flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1108, and whether or not all the small determination flags are cleared, that is, all the seventh to ninth and sixteenth to eighteenth determination flags are set. Judge whether or not there is. If all the small determination flags are cleared, the small BB end flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1109, and the process proceeds to step S1110. Further, when the small BB end flag is already set and when at least one of the seventh to ninth and sixteenth to eighteenth determination flags remains set, the above-described steps S1108 and S1109 are performed. It progresses to step S1110, without performing a process.

  In step S1110, it is determined whether two of the large end flag, middle end flag, and small end flag are set. If the number of set end flags is not 2, the process is terminated as it is. If the number of set end flags is 2, the process proceeds to step S1111 to notify the winning BB symbol combination. In order to execute the winning BB notification effect to be performed, control of the auxiliary effect unit 65 and the like is started. Thereafter, in step S1112, a notification flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and this process ends.

  Next, the notification determination second process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the informed flag is set. If the informed flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the informed flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the small role (that is, watermelon, bell, first cherry, and second cherry) is not won in the current game. If the small role has been won, the process is terminated as it is. If the small role has not been won, it is determined in step S1203 whether or not the re-game has been not won. If the game is won again, the process is terminated. If the small combination and replay are not won, that is, if the winning combination in the current game is only one of the first to 18th BBs, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification counter in step S1204. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification counter has become zero. If the value of the notification counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the notification counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the winning BB notification for notifying the winning BB symbol combination In order to execute the effect, control of the auxiliary effect unit 65 and the like is started. Thereafter, in step S1207, the informed flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and this process is terminated.

  Here, a case where a game from winning one of the first to 18th BB until a corresponding BB winning is established will be described as an example where the first BB is won. The first BB symbol combination is a combination of a “red 7” symbol, a “red 7” symbol, and a “red 7” symbol. The first BB symbol is a “red 7” symbol in each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. is there.

  First, the process performed by the main controller 101, more specifically, the slip table setting process, the slip table first change process, and the slip table second change process will be described.

  In the game won in the first BB (that is, the game won only in the first BB), the slide table shown in FIG. 14 is set in the slide table setting process. In such a sliding table, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if it is possible to stop the “red 7” symbol as the first BB symbol at the upper or lower level, the “red 7” symbol stops at the upper or lower level. If the number of slips is set and the “Red 7” symbol as the first BB symbol can be stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower levels for the middle reel 32M, “Red 7 "The number of slips is set so that the symbol stops. In addition, regarding the symbol number that cannot stop the “Red 7” symbol at each of the above positions, any of the above if the non-winning BB symbol can be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower levels. The number of slips is set so that the non-winning BB symbol stops at the position. For example, “4” is set as the number of slips in the 15th of the left reel 32L. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the number 15 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops after sliding for 4 symbols, and the “blue” which is the non-winning BB symbol 7 ”The symbol stops at the bottom.

  As described above, in the slip table setting process, when one of the first BB to the 18th BB is won, if the winning BB symbol can be stopped on the active line, the winning BB symbol stops on the active line. Thus, if the winning BB symbol cannot be stopped on the active line and the non-winning BB symbol can be stopped on the active line, the non-winning BB symbol is stopped on the active line. Set the sliding table.

  In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. In a game won for the first BB (that is, a game won only for the first BB), if there is one stop reel and the first BB symbol or the non-winning BB symbol is stopped on the active line, the first BB symbol The sliding table is changed so that the combination of the BB symbol or the combination of the non-winning BB symbol stops on the active line, that is, the first BB symbol or the non-winning BB symbol is tempered. Also, if there are two stop reels, if the first BB symbol is a temper, the sliding table is changed so that the first BB winning is established, and if the non-winning BB symbol is a temper, The sliding table is changed so that the BB winning is not established.

  As described above, when only one of the first to 18th BBs is won, main controller 101 can make a winning BB symbol or a non-winning BB symbol until the second reel stops. Perform stop control. In a game where the BB winning flag is carried over and the game is won for a small role or replay, even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at any “7” symbol, Control for preferential establishment of winning or replay winning is performed.

  Now, in the game won for the first BB, the display control device 81 sets the first to eighteenth determination flags and the started flag and starts the winning suggestion effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the auxiliary display unit 65 displays the youth character and the letters “Establish a BB prize!”, And any one of the first to 18th BBs is displayed. It is suggested that he was elected. At this time, since it is not notified that the winning BB is the first BB, the player guesses which of the winning BBs and aims at the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is necessary to operate the stop switches 42-44.

  For example, if the player guesses that the winning BB is the 16th BB based on the start of the winning suggestion effect and operates the left stop switch 42 aiming at the “Blue 7” symbol which is the 16BB symbol, The “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line. Since the first BB symbol of the left reel 32L is the “red 7” symbol, there is no room for the first BB winning in the game when the left reel 32L stops. However, the display of the auxiliary display unit 65 remains as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the player operates the middle stop switch 43 aiming at the “white 7” symbol which is the 16BB symbol, the “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped at the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L. Stops on the active line, and the non-winning BB symbol is tempered. Since the combination of the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is not only a combination of the 16BB symbol but also a combination of the 17BB and 18BB symbols, the display control device 81 In this case, the sixteenth determination flag, the seventeenth determination flag, and the eighteenth determination flag are cleared, and an incorrect answer notification effect is started. As a result, as shown in FIG. 25B, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays the disappointing youth character and the letters “incorrect!”, And the winning BB is not the 16th to 18th BBs. Is notified. Therefore, the player can operate the right stop switch 44 without aiming at the “red 7” symbol which is the 16BB symbol.

  As described above, when the player operates the two stop switches aiming at any “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, an incorrect answer notification effect is provided when the non-winning BB symbol is tempered. Done. Therefore, the player does not need to aim at the “7” symbol when operating the third stop switch, and can efficiently play one game.

  When the player assumes that the winning BB is, for example, the fourth BB, and operates the corresponding stop switches 42 and 44 aiming at the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R as the fourth BB symbol. Although the player's guess is wrong, the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is also the first BB symbol, and therefore becomes the winning BB symbol temper. In such a case, since the incorrect answer notification effect is not performed, it is necessary for the player to operate the middle stop switch 43 aiming at the “blue 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M as the fourth BB symbol. Then, at the end of the game, the player won the BB in the 1BB or 7BB through the fact that the 4BB prize was not established but the incorrect answer notification effect was not performed when the two reels stopped. I can understand that there is.

  When the first BB winning is not established in the first BB winning game, the display control device 81 causes the winning suggestion effect to be performed again in the next game. Since the player can grasp that the 16BB to 18BB are not won in the 1BB winning game, the reels 32L and 32M are estimated after guessing whether the winning BB is the 1BB to 15BB. , 32R, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol. When the non-winning BB symbol is again tempered, the display control device 81 clears the corresponding determination flag and starts an incorrect answer notification effect.

  In the notification determination first process, the display control device 81 sets the large BB end flag when all the large determination flags are cleared, and sets the medium BB end flag when all the medium determination flags are cleared. If the small determination flag is all cleared, the small BB end flag is set. When two of the large BB end flag, middle BB end flag, and small BB end flag are set, the winning BB notification effect for notifying the winning BB symbol combination is started. Thereby, when the middle BB end flag and the small BB end flag are set in the situation where the first BB is won, the young character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as shown in FIG. 25 (c). At the same time, the combination of the first BB symbols is displayed to notify that the winning BB is the first BB. Therefore, the player can establish the first BB prize by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the first BB symbol after the next game.

  By the way, in this slot machine 10, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the small role and replay are not won, and If the winning BB symbol does not temper, the winning BB notification effect is performed at the following timing.

  When the player operates the left stop switch 42 and the middle stop switch 43 to generate the first stop command and the second stop command, when the game after 3 games or 4 games after the BB winning game ends The winning BB notification effect is performed (that is, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped).

  When the first BB winning is described as an example, when the player operates the stop switches 42 and 43 in order from the BB having the lowest gaming value, the winning BB notification effect is performed after three games of the first BB winning game. For example, in the first BB winning game, when the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the seventh BB symbol which is a kind of small BB, the seventh determination flag, the eighth determination flag, and the ninth determination flag are cleared. . When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 16BB symbol which is a kind of small BB in the next game of the 1BB winning game, the 16th determination flag, the 17th determination flag and the 18th determination flag are cleared. The Thereby, the small BB end flag is set. When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the fourth BB symbol which is one of the middle BBs after two games of the first BB winning game, the fourth determination flag, the fifth determination flag and the sixth determination flag are cleared. Is done. When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 13BB symbol, which is one of the middle BBs, after the first BB winning game, the 13th determination flag, the 14th determination flag, and the 15th determination flag are cleared. Is done. Thereby, the middle BB end flag is set. As a result, the middle BB end flag and the small BB end flag are set three games after the first BB winning game, and the winning BB notification effect is performed three games after the first BB winning game.

  Also, the player pays attention to the two types of the BB symbol of the left reel 32L, the “red 7” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol, aiming in order from the combination of the BB symbol including one “7” symbol. In such a case, a winning BB notification effect is performed four games after the first BB winning game. For example, in the first BB winning game, when the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 16BB symbol including the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the 16th determination flag, the 17th determination flag, and the 18th determination flag Is cleared. In the next game after the first BB winning game, when the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 13BB symbol including the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the thirteenth determination flag, the fourteenth determination flag, and the fifteenth determination The flag is cleared. When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 10BB symbol including the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L after two games of the first BB winning game, the tenth determination flag, the eleventh determination flag, and the twelfth symbol The judgment flag is cleared. When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the seventh BB symbol including the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L after three games of the first BB winning game, the seventh determination flag, the eighth determination flag, and the ninth The judgment flag is cleared. In the game, a small BB end flag is set. When the stop switches 42 and 43 are operated aiming at the combination of the 4BB symbol including the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L after 4 games of the 1BB winning game, the 4th determination flag, the 5th determination flag, and the 6th The judgment flag is cleared. In the game, the middle BB end flag is set. As a result, the middle BB end flag and the small BB end flag are set after 4 games of the first BB winning game, and the winning BB notification effect is performed after 4 games of the first BB winning game.

  Similarly, when the player operates the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 to generate the first stop command and the second stop command, an incorrect answer notification effect is performed after 5 games of the BB winning game. Two of the large BB end flag, medium BB end flag, and small BB end flag are set after 6 games of the BB winning game. As a result, the winning BB notification effect is performed 6 games after the first BB winning game.

  When the player operates the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 to generate the first stop command and the second stop command, when the player wins the large BB or the middle BB and when the player wins the small BB The timing at which the winning BB notification effect is performed changes. When the small BB is won, the large BB end flag and the middle BB end flag are set after 5 games of the small BB winning game, and the winning BB notification effect is performed after 5 games of the small BB winning game. When winning a large BB or medium BB, two of the large BB end flag, medium BB end flag, and small BB end flag are set after 8 games of the BB winning game, and after 8 games of the BB winning game. Winning BB notification effect is performed.

  As described above, when operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the player operates the left stop switch 42 and the middle stop switch 43 to By generating the first stop command and the second stop command, the timing at which the winning BB notification effect is performed can be advanced.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that some players operate the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in spite of the winning suggestion effect. Therefore, the present slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the winning BB notification effect even when the non-winning BB symbol is not tempered by performing the notification determination second process. Specifically, the display control device 81 sets 16 to the notification counter when winning the large BB, sets 13 to the notification counter when winning the middle BB, and notifies when winning the small BB. 10 is set in the counter (lottery result command processing, see FIG. 20). In the notification determination second process, when the small role and replay are not won, the value of the notification counter is decremented by 1, and when the value of the notification counter becomes 0, the winning BB notification effect is started.

  That is, in this slot machine 10, even if the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, If not won, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 14 games of the large BB winning game, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 11 games of the medium BB winning game, and the winning BB notification effect is performed after 8 games of the small BB winning game. Done.

  As described above, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the small role and the re-game are not won, and the winning BB If the symbol does not temper, the winning BB notification effect is performed 3 to 8 games after the BB winning game. That is, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the winning BB notification effect is performed, but the start timing is the symbol. This is slower than when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated with the aim of the above.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the game where one of the first to 18th BBs is won, when the non-winning BB symbol is tempered, an incorrect answer notification effect is performed. With this configuration, the player does not need to aim at the “7” symbol when operating the third stop switch, and can efficiently play one game. In addition, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately relieve that the player feels troublesome. In other words, when the non-winning BB symbol is a temper, it is highly likely that the player has operated the stop switch aiming at the “7” symbol of the stop reel, and thus operating the stop switch aiming at the “7” symbol. A player who feels that the player is likely to be bothered when the BB winning is not achieved despite operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “7” symbol of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Therefore, when the non-winning BB symbol is tempered, by performing an incorrect answer notification effect at this stage, there is no need to aim at the “7” symbol anymore when operating the third stop switch. It makes it possible to relieve the feeling that it is bothersome.

  Certainly, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an incorrect answer notification effect is performed when a non-winning BB symbol stops on the active line when one reel stops. In such a configuration, it is not necessary to aim for the “7” symbol when operating the remaining two stop switches, and one game can be played more efficiently. However, in such a configuration, when one of the three stop switches is operated, the expectation for the establishment of the BB winning in the game disappears, and although the efficiency increases, the game becomes monotonous. There is a possibility that On the other hand, when the two reels are stopped and an incorrect answer notification effect is provided when the non-winning BB symbol is tempered, the above concerns can be preferably solved.

  When two of the large BB end flag, middle BB end flag, and small BB end flag are set, that is, when the game value of the winning BB is confirmed, the winning BB notification effect is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to closely associate the operation result of the stop switches 42 to 44 performed by the player with the start timing of the winning BB notification effect. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 after estimating the winning BB, and the player can actively participate in the game. Moreover, even if a non-winning BB symbol is tempered and an incorrect answer notification effect is performed, since the result leads to the start of the winning BB notification effect, the player may be less annoyed. It becomes possible. In addition to this, it is possible to provide fun to narrow down the winning BB, such as whether to aim from large BB, medium BB, or small BB, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Even if the non-winning BB symbol does not become a temper and the game value of the winning BB is not fixed, the winning BB notification effect is performed if a predetermined number of games are played from the BB winning game. By adopting such a configuration, for example, even a player with inferior skill who operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “7” symbol can grasp the combination of the winning BB symbols if he / she repeatedly plays the game, It becomes possible to enjoy the game regardless of the skill of the player.

  If the small role and replay are not won, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 14 games of the large BB winning game, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 11 games of the medium BB winning game, and the small BB winning game. The winning BB notification effect is performed after 8 games. With such a configuration, after guessing which BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated with the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, or each reel 32L, The player can select whether to wait for the winning BB notification effect by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming at the “7” symbol of 32M and 32R. In addition, it is assumed that the time required for winning a BB winning after winning BB varies depending on the skill of the player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol. More specifically, in the case of an inferior player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the stop switch 42 is aimed at the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R until the game value of the winning BB is determined. If the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated without aiming at the “7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the time required for establishing the BB winning is longer, but the time is shorter than operating the .about.44. Is possible. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which a winning BB notification effect is performed based on the number of games, a BB prize is established after winning the BB regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols. It is possible to efficiently perform the game up to.

  In addition, by associating the start timing of the winning BB notification effect based on the number of games with the game value of the winning BB, it is possible to cause the player to make various expectations and selections according to the situation at that time. Can be suitably improved. For example, in the period from the BB winning game to the eighth game, the stop switch 42 without aiming at the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R while expecting that the winning BB notification effect will not be performed in the eighth game. ˜44 can be operated. In addition, the player himself grasps that the small BB non-winning is confirmed from the non-temper of each small BB symbol by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the small BB symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R during the period. After that, the eighth game is reached, and it is possible to appeal to the surroundings that the winning BB notification effect was not performed in the eighth game (not a small BB winning), and soak in the bag. In addition, in the period after the ninth game, since the small BB non-winning is confirmed, whether to wait for the winning BB notification effect while soaking in the bag as it is, or stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the middle BB symbol or the large BB symbol It becomes possible for the player to select whether or not to operate.

  In the winning BB notification effect based on the number of games, the start timing is delayed in the order of small BB → medium BB → large BB. Thus, it becomes possible to suppress that a player declines a game motivation by setting it as the structure where the start timing of winning BB alert | report effect is earlier, so that BB with a low game value. For example, if the start timing is delayed in the order of large BB → medium BB → small BB, if the winning BB notification effect is not performed at the starting timing at the time of winning the large BB, the game is won despite winning the BB. This is because there is a possibility that the person will be disappointed and diminished afterwards.

  The value of the notification counter is configured to be decremented by 1 when it is not won for the small role and replay. With such a configuration, the start timing of the winning BB notification effect based on the number of games can be delayed by one game every time a small role or replay is won. As a result, after guessing which BB is won by the player who wants to know the combination of winning BB symbols early or who wants to win the BB winning earlier, “7” of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is possible to motivate the player to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols, and the player can be actively involved in the game.

  If the player operates the stop switches 42-44 without aiming at any "7" symbol on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the winning BB notification effect is performed, but the start timing is aimed at the symbol. Thus, the configuration is slower than when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. By adopting such a configuration, in order to make the winning BB notification effect early, after guessing which BB is winning, the stop switch aiming at the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R It is possible to motivate to operate 42 to 44, and it is possible to actively participate in the game.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that 18 types of BB combinations of the first to 18th BBs are set. However, the configuration is not limited to 18 types, and any configuration that sets a plurality of BB combinations may be used. The number is arbitrary.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration includes three types of BB states with different payout numbers under the BB state. However, the configuration may include one type of BB state, and four or more types of BB states. It is good also as a structure provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which transfers to RB state from a normal state instead of changing to RB state under BB state like the said embodiment. That is, it is good also as a structure provided with BB and RB as a role to which the privilege of state transition is provided under a normal state.

  (3) In the above embodiment, six types of combinations of symbols and symbols are provided for each of large BB, medium BB, and small BB, but the number of combinations of symbols and symbols associated with each of them is arbitrary. For example, four types of combinations of symbols and symbols may be provided in the large BB, six types of combinations of symbols and symbols may be provided in the middle BB, and eight types of combinations of symbols and symbols may be provided in the small BB. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides only one kind of combination of a combination and a symbol in at least one among large BB, medium BB, and small BB.

  (4) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the non-winning BB symbol is tempered when the two reels are stopped. However, for example, in a configuration including four reels, It may be configured to determine whether or not a non-winning BB symbol has been tempered when stopped, or may be configured to determine whether or not a non-winning BB symbol has been tempered when three reels are stopped. In other words, if one or more reels are rotating and the configuration is such that it is determined whether or not the non-winning BB symbol has been tempered when a plurality of reels are stopped, the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Expect to play.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the winning suggestion effect is started in the BB winning game, but the BB winning notification may not be notified. However, in such a configuration, in the BB winning game or a subsequent game, an effect that may suggest a BB winning is performed, and the player expects the BB winning and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R It is desirable to create a situation where the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when two of the large BB end flag, middle BB end flag, and small BB end flag are set, that is, when the game value of the winning BB is determined, the winning BB notification effect is performed. However, if the winning BB notification effect is based on the fact that the non-winning BB symbol is tempered, the BB that the player has guessed is not won and the tempo of the non-winning BB symbol is reached. Even in such a case, it is possible to make the player expect that the winning BB notification effect will be performed, and it is possible to alleviate that the player feels troublesome.

  As a specific configuration, for example, when one of a large BB end flag, a medium BB end flag, and a small BB end flag is set, that is, when a non-winning of a BB corresponding to one game value is confirmed. It is set as the structure which performs BB alerting | reporting effect.

  For example, among the 1st to 18th determination flags, when 6 determination flags are cleared at the time of small BB winning, the winning BB notification effect is performed, and when 9 determination flags are cleared at the time of middle BB winning, the winning BB notification is performed. An effect is performed, and when the large BB is won, the winning BB notification effect is performed when the twelve determination flags are cleared.

  For example, instead of setting and clearing the first to eighteenth determination flags as in the above-described embodiment, the number of times of tempering a non-winning BB symbol is counted. And it is set as the structure which performs winning BB alert | report effect when the count number reaches predetermined number. At this time, in the case of a configuration that counts only the number of Tempe regardless of the type of the non-winning BB symbol, a game that can target a predetermined “7” symbol but cannot target another “7” symbol. It becomes possible for a person to perform a winning BB notification effect by tempering the same non-winning BB symbol a predetermined number of times. As a result, regardless of the skill of operating the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the player can be actively involved in the game. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which decreases the number of times of the tempe from which a winning BB alert | report effect will be started, so that BB with low game value is won at this time. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the game motivation.

  (7) In the above embodiment, when one of the first to 18th BBs is won, the first to the 18th determination flags are set, and the determination flag corresponding to the case where the non-winning BB symbol is tempered is cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. If the configuration can memorize that the non-winning BB symbol is tempered across a plurality of games, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved. . For example, when one of the first to 18th BBs is won, the first to 18th determination flags may not be set, and the determination flag corresponding to the case where the non-winning BB symbol is tempered may be set.

  (8) In the above embodiment, in the winning BB notification effect based on the number of games, the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming at the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, If the small role and the replay are not won, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 14 games of the large BB winning game, the winning BB notification effect is performed after 11 games of the medium BB winning game, and 8 of the small BB winning game. Although the winning BB notification effect is performed after the game, the notification timing is not limited to the number of games and is arbitrary. In addition, when the winning BB notification effect is performed after 11 games of the middle BB winning game and the winning BB notification effect is performed after 8 games of the small BB winning game, 11 games of the BB winning game at the time of the large BB winning Later, the winning BB notification effect is not performed, so that it is confirmed that the player is a big BB winner. Therefore, the winning BB notification effect may be performed after 12 games of the BB winning game.

  (9) In the above embodiment, in the winning BB notification effect based on the number of games, the start timing is delayed in the order of small BB → medium BB → large BB, but the game value corresponds to the start timing. If it is. However, when the start timing is delayed in the order of large BB → medium BB → small BB, as described above, if the winning BB notification effect is not performed at the starting timing at the time of large BB winning, There is a possibility that the willingness to play will be reduced.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the value of the notification counter is configured not to be decremented by 1 when winning a small role or replay, but is configured not to be decremented by 1 when a small role winning or replay winning is established. Also good.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the value of the notification counter is configured not to be decremented by 1 when winning a small role or replay, but may be configured to be decremented by 1.

  (12) In the above embodiment, a value corresponding to the game value of the winning BB is set in the notification counter in the BB winning game, and the winning BB notification effect is performed when the value of the notification counter becomes 0. , Change this configuration.

  In the BB winning game, the value of the notification counter is set to 0, and a value corresponding to the game value of the winning BB is set in a predetermined value storage area prepared separately from the notification counter. In the notification determination second process, when the small role and replay are not won, 1 is added to the value of the notification counter, and whether or not the value of the notification counter matches the value in the predetermined value storage area is determined. judge. If they match, the winning BB notification effect is performed. If they do not match, the winning BB notification effect is not performed. Even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the incorrect answer notification effect is performed when the non-winning BB symbol is tempered. However, when the non-winning BB symbol is stopped when one reel stops, the incorrect answer notification effect is generated. It is good also as composition which performs. In such a configuration, it is not necessary to operate the stop switch with the aim of the “7” symbol when stopping the subsequent two reels, so that one game can be efficiently performed.

  A specific configuration will be described. The processing in steps S905 to S908 in the stop symbol command processing is changed.

  In step S905, it is determined whether the number of stopped reels is one. Specifically, it is determined whether the number of times of receiving the stop symbol command after receiving the start command is 1. If the number of stopped reels is not 1 but 2 or 3, the process is terminated as it is. If the number of stopped reels is 1, the process proceeds to step S906, and the non-winning BB symbol is stopped on the active line. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, the stop output of one stop reel stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not a BB symbol different from the winning BB symbol is stopped on the active line. If the non-winning BB symbol is not stopped on the active line, this process is terminated, and if the non-winning BB symbol is stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S907, The determination flag corresponding to the stopped BB symbol is cleared. Thereafter, in step S908, control of the auxiliary effect unit 65 and the like is started to execute an incorrect answer notification effect indicating that there is no room for BB winning in the current game.

  (14) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals have been betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store a lottery table corresponding to the betting situation in advance.

  (15) In the above embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of replaying, it is configured to include a privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (16) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (17) In the above embodiment, a so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, a B type, a C type, a combined type of A type and C type, a combined type of B type and C type, and further a CT game are provided. The present invention may be applied to any type of slot machine such as the above type, and it is clear that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (18) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to cause each circulation display means to start cyclic display of the picture;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the corresponding picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main control device 101),
The lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (1st to 18th BBs), and the specific patterns (“red 7” symbol and “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel) The “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol) of the reel 32R are stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line) to form a special pattern (combination of 1BB to 18BB symbols). A privilege granting means (BB start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting a special privilege (transition to the BB state),
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, the reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special combination winning until the special design is formed,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
Based on the fact that one of the plurality of special roles is won, a plurality of (two) circulation display means, except at least one circulation display means among the circulation display means, stop the circulation display of the picture In such a case, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed as a result of the suspension, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role will not be formed. A stop result determining means (stop symbol determining function S906 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not the result is a non-specific stop result (tempered non-winning BB symbol),
When the stop result determining means determines that the non-specific stop result is present, the circulation display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture before the special display of the winning special picture is stopped. A gaming machine comprising suggestion means (an incorrect notification notification execution function of the auxiliary display unit 65) that suggests that there is no possibility of being formed.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the fact that one of a plurality of special roles is won, a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. In such a case, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed as a result of the suspension, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role will not be formed. It is determined whether or not the result is a non-specific stop result. Then, if it is determined that the result is a non-specific stop result, there is a possibility that the winning special pattern may be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. Suggest not. With such a configuration, when it is suggested that there is no possibility that a winning special picture is formed, the player can operate the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture for at least one circulation display means. it can. As a result, it is possible for the player to efficiently perform one game.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately relieve that the player feels troublesome. That is, when a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the respective circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is an unspecified stop result, the player stops these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulating display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way aims at the specific picture of all the circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed despite the operation of the stop operation means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the stop result judging means stops when all of the circulation display means except the one of the circulation display means stop the circulation display of the pattern. It is judged whether a result is the said non-specific stop result, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to this gaming machine, when all other circulation display means except one circulation display means among the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. Determine whether or not. If all the circulation display means except for one circulation display means of each circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is a non-specific stop result, the player has stopped these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulation display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way stops aiming at the specific picture of all the circulation display means If a special pattern is not formed despite operating the operating means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, when the circulation display means that more than half of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the stop result determination means is the non-specific stop result. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not there is.

  According to this gaming machine, when more than half of the circulation display means stop the circulation display of the pattern, it is determined whether or not the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. If the stop result when more than half of the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the picture is a non-specific stop result, the player aims at the specific picture of the stopped cyclic display means. In this way, the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture, although operating the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of all circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the number of special symbols that are likely to be formed decreases each time the circulation display unit stops the circulation display of the pattern. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific design is arranged.

  According to this gaming machine, each circulation display means is arranged with a specific picture so that the number of special pictures that are likely to be formed decreases every time the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the picture. Yes. By adopting such a configuration, the player is made to guess which special role is won, and the expectation that a special pattern corresponding to the estimated special role is formed is increased every time the circulating display means is stopped. It is possible to suggest that there is no possibility that a winning special picture will be formed at the stage when the specific stop result is reached. As a result, it is possible to suitably improve the game interest in one game time.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, when winning one of the plurality of special roles, a winning special picture suggestion that suggests the winning special picture based on a determination result of the stop result determining means A gaming machine comprising means (winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination first process of the auxiliary display unit 65).

  According to this gaming machine, when one of a plurality of special roles is won, the winning special picture is suggested based on the determination result of the stop result determining means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a player expect that a winning special picture will be suggested even if a special role estimated by the player is not won and the result is a non-specific stop result. It becomes possible. As a result, it can be eased that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 5, when the stop result determining means determines that it is the non-specific stop result, a determination result storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) capable of storing the determination result over a plurality of game times is provided. The winning special picture suggesting means, when the storage result of the judgment result storage means is a specific storage result (a result of setting two of a large BB end flag, a middle BB end flag, and a small BB end flag), A gaming machine characterized by suggesting the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop result determining means determines that it is a non-specific stop result, the determination result is stored in the determination result storing means over a plurality of game times. And when the memory | storage result of a judgment result memory | storage means turns into a specific memory | storage result, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player expect that the winning special picture will be suggested in the event of repeated non-specific stop results, and it is possible to alleviate that the player feels annoying Become.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 6, the determination result storage means is configured to store the number of times that the stop result determination means determines that the non-specific stop result is, and the winning special picture suggestion means is the determination result storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that when the stored result is a predetermined number of times, the winning special picture is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if the number of times of non-specific stop results is a predetermined number of times, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 7, a predetermined number setting means for setting the predetermined number of times when a winning combination is made for a plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege and any of the special roles The predetermined number of times setting means sets the number of times corresponding to the gaming value as the predetermined number of times, and sets a smaller number of times as the gaming value is lower.

  According to this gaming machine, when a special role with a special privilege with a low gaming value is won, the number of times is less than a predetermined number of times when the special role with a special privilege with a high gaming value is won. Is set. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  8. gaming machine In the gaming machine 6, when the stop result determining means determines that the stop result determining means is the non-specific stop result, the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result (first A non-set of 1 determination flag to 18th determination flag) is stored.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination result storage means stores non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result when the stop result determination means determines that the non-specific stop result is stored. The By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, the winning special picture suggesting means is configured to suggest the winning special picture when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles is a predetermined number. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles reaches a predetermined number, the winning special picture is suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to guess a winning special picture a predetermined number of times, and to suggest a winning special picture when both are different. Thus, by associating the suggested timing of the winning special picture with the result of stopping the circulation display means, it is possible to alleviate the feeling that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine 11. The gaming machine 9 includes a plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege, and the winning special picture suggesting means is provided with a special privilege having the same gaming value as the winning special role. A gaming machine characterized in that when all non-specific information related to a non-winning special combination other than the non-winning special combination is stored in the determination result storage means, the winning special picture is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role to which the special privilege of the same gaming value as the winning special role is granted is stored in the judgment result storage means, Suggest a special pattern. In this way, when winning a special role, if the type of special privilege to be granted is confirmed, it will be configured to suggest the winning special design when the type of special bonus is confirmed, so that the winning special design will be estimated It is possible to provide fun to narrow down the game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, a plurality of special roles are associated with each of the special benefits.

  According to this gaming machine, since a plurality of special roles are associated with each special privilege, the special value corresponding to the special privilege with a low gaming value is assigned in order from the special picture corresponding to the special privilege, It becomes possible for the player to select relatively freely whether to aim in order from a special pattern corresponding to a special role to which a high special privilege is given.

  Gaming machine 13. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the number of games since winning a plurality of special roles having different game values (number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege and any of the plurality of special roles Number information storage means (notification counter) for storing the number information relating to the number of times, update means for updating the number information stored in the number information storage means (notification counter update function S1204 of the display control device 81), and the number information When the number-of-times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number-of-times information (0), the design suggestion means for suggesting the winning special design (winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination second process of the auxiliary display unit 65) ), And the game value is associated with an expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information. Game machine and said.

  According to this gaming machine, the number information related to the number of games since winning one of a plurality of special roles is stored in the number information storage means, and the number information stored in the number information storage means is the specific number information. If this happens, the winning special design is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, after guessing which special role is won, aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means or aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means It is possible to allow the player to select whether to play until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means. Further, it is assumed that the time required for the special pattern to be actually formed after winning the special role varies depending on the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the pattern. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that suggests a winning special picture based on the number of times information, a special picture is actually formed after winning the special role regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the picture It is possible to efficiently play a game until it is played.

  In addition, according to the situation at that time by associating the expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information with the game value of the special privilege given thereafter Thus, it is possible to cause the player to make various expectations and selections, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment. For example, let the game be played up to the number of games corresponding to the suggested timing while expecting that the winning special picture is not suggested at the suggested timing of the special role corresponding to the special privilege with the lowest gaming value, for example, the special with the lowest gaming value When the timing for suggesting a special role corresponding to a privilege has passed, instead of waiting for the winning special symbol to be suggested, the stop operation means are operated in order from the special symbol corresponding to the special privilege with the highest gaming value. This is because it is possible to make selections such as to try.

  Gaming machine 14. The gaming machine 13 is configured such that the lower the gaming value is, the less the expected number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when winning a special role to which a special privilege with a low gaming value is awarded, compared to the case of winning a special role with a special privilege having a high gaming value, The expected value of the number of games required until the stored number of times information becomes the specific number of times information is reduced. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 13 or the gaming machine 14, the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined winning combination (small role, re-playing), and a predetermined pattern (a combination of symbols that establishes a small winning combination, a symbol that becomes a winning re-playing prize). ) Is stopped at the effective position, predetermined privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (medal payout, replay) (medical payout processing function S211 of main control device 101, automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S203) And the display control means stops the predetermined picture at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit reserves and stores the special combination winning If possible, the circulation display means is configured to control the display so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position in preference to the winning special picture, and the updating means includes the reservation A game machine characterized in that if the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination in a situation where the stage retains and stores the special winning combination, the number information stored in the number information storing means is not updated. .

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit stores the special combination winning, the number information stored in the number information storing unit is not updated. In other words, when the lottery result of a role is a predetermined role winning in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role election, the lottery result of the role in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role winning Compared to the case where the predetermined role is not won, the timing for suggesting the winning special pattern is delayed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 16. In any of the gaming machine 13 to the gaming machine 15, the update means is configured to receive the number information when the lottery result of the combination becomes non-winning in the situation where the reservation means reserves and stores the special combination winning. A gaming machine, wherein the number-of-times information stored in the storage means is updated.

  According to this gaming machine, the update means is information on the number of times when the lottery result of the role is not won in the situation where the reservation means reserves and memorizes the special role winning, that is, when only the special role is won. The number information stored in the storage means is updated. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  In addition, when any configuration of the gaming machine 13 to the gaming machine 16 is applied to any configuration of the gaming machine 9 to the gaming machine 12, the game times after winning the special role are described above. When each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which a specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, the winning special picture suggesting means is more than the game times in which the picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture. It may be configured to suggest the winning special picture in the previous game round.

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role the player has won, the player displays each circulation display. The winning special picture is suggested at an earlier timing than the case where the game is operated until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture of the means. As a result, in order for the winning special picture to be suggested early, it is motivated to operate the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won And the player can be actively involved in the game.

Gaming machine 17. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to cause each circulation display means to start cyclic display of the picture;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the corresponding picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main control device 101),
The lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (1st to 18th BBs), and the specific patterns (“red 7” symbol and “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel) The “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol) of the reel 32R are stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line) to form a special pattern (combination of 1BB to 18BB symbols). A privilege granting means (BB start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting a special privilege (transition to the BB state),
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, the reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special combination winning until the special design is formed,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
A plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege;
Number-of-times information storage means (notification counter) for storing number-of-times information related to the number of games since winning one of the plurality of special roles;
Updating means (notification counter updating function S1204 of the display control device 81) for updating the number information stored in the number information storage means;
When the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information (0), the pattern suggestion means (notification determination of the auxiliary display unit 65) that suggests the winning special symbol corresponding to the winning special role being won Winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the second process),
A gaming machine, wherein the game value is associated with an expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information.

  According to this gaming machine, the number information related to the number of games since winning one of a plurality of special roles is stored in the number information storage means, and the number information stored in the number information storage means is the specific number information. If this happens, the winning special design is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, after guessing which special role is won, aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means or aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means It is possible to allow the player to select whether to play until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means. Further, it is assumed that the time required for the special pattern to be actually formed after winning the special role varies depending on the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the pattern. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that suggests a winning special picture based on the number of times information, a special picture is actually formed after winning the special role regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the picture It is possible to efficiently play a game until it is played.

  In addition, according to the situation at that time by associating the expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information with the game value of the special privilege given thereafter Thus, it is possible to cause the player to make various expectations and selections, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment. For example, let the game be played up to the number of games corresponding to the suggested timing while expecting that the winning special picture is not suggested at the suggested timing of the special role corresponding to the special privilege with the lowest gaming value, for example, the special with the lowest gaming value When the timing for suggesting a special role corresponding to a privilege has passed, instead of waiting for the winning special symbol to be suggested, the stop operation means are operated in order from the special symbol corresponding to the special privilege with the highest gaming value. This is because it is possible to make selections such as to try.

  Gaming machine 18. The gaming machine 17 is configured such that the lower the gaming value is, the less the expected number of games required until the number information stored in the number information storage means becomes the specific number information. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when winning a special role to which a special privilege with a low gaming value is awarded, compared to the case of winning a special role with a special privilege having a high gaming value, The expected value of the number of games required until the stored number of times information becomes the specific number of times information is reduced. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 19. In the gaming machine 17 or the gaming machine 18, the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined winning combination (small role, re-playing), and a predetermined pattern (a combination of symbols that establishes a small winning combination, a symbol that becomes a winning re-playing prize). ) Is stopped at the effective position, predetermined privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (medal payout, replay) (medical payout processing function S211 of main control device 101, automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S203) And the display control means stops the predetermined picture at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit reserves and stores the special combination winning If possible, the circulation display means is configured to control the display so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position in preference to the winning special picture, and the updating means includes the reservation A game machine characterized in that if the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination in a situation where the stage retains and stores the special winning combination, the number information stored in the number information storing means is not updated. .

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit stores the special combination winning, the number information stored in the number information storing unit is not updated. In other words, when the lottery result of a role is a predetermined role winning in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role election, the lottery result of the role in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role winning Compared to the case where the predetermined role is not won, the timing for suggesting the winning special pattern is delayed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 20. In any one of the gaming machine 17 to the gaming machine 19, the update unit may include the number of times information when the lottery result of the combination is not won in the situation where the reservation unit reserves and stores the special combination winning combination. A gaming machine, wherein the number-of-times information stored in the storage means is updated.

  According to this gaming machine, the update means is information on the number of times when the lottery result of the role is not won in the situation where the reservation means reserves and memorizes the special role winning, that is, when only the special role is won. The number information stored in the storage means is updated. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 21. In any one of the gaming machines 17 to 20, a plurality (two of the plurality of circulation display means excluding at least one circulation display means based on the fact that one of the plurality of special roles is won. ) When the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the picture, the result of the stop at that time is not selected because there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed. Stop result determination means (of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not it is a non-specific stop result (tempo of a non-winning BB symbol) that may form a non-winning special symbol corresponding to the non-winning special role When the stop symbol determination function S906) and the stop result determination unit determine that the non-specific stop result is determined, the cycle display unit that has not stopped the cycle display of the pattern stops the cycle display of the pattern. Before remote, game machine characterized by comprising a, a suggested means (incorrect notification effect execution function of the auxiliary display unit 65) suggests that there is no possibility of formation of the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the fact that one of a plurality of special roles is won, a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. In such a case, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed as a result of the suspension, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role will not be formed. It is determined whether or not the result is a non-specific stop result. Then, if it is determined that the result is a non-specific stop result, there is a possibility that the winning special pattern may be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. Suggest not. With such a configuration, when it is suggested that there is no possibility that a winning special picture is formed, the player can operate the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture for at least one circulation display means. it can. As a result, it is possible for the player to efficiently perform one game.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately relieve that the player feels troublesome. That is, when a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the respective circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is an unspecified stop result, the player stops these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulating display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way aims at the specific picture of all the circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed despite the operation of the stop operation means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 21, the stop result judging means stops when all other circulation display means except the one circulation display means stop the circulation display of the picture among the circulation display means. It is judged whether a result is the said non-specific stop result, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to this gaming machine, when all other circulation display means except one circulation display means among the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. Determine whether or not. If all the circulation display means except for one circulation display means of each circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is a non-specific stop result, the player has stopped these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulation display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way stops aiming at the specific picture of all the circulation display means If a special pattern is not formed despite operating the operating means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 23. In the gaming machine 21, when the circulation display means that more than half of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the stop result determination means is the non-specific stop result. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not there is.

  According to this gaming machine, when more than half of the circulation display means stop the circulation display of the pattern, it is determined whether or not the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. If the stop result when more than half of the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the picture is a non-specific stop result, the player aims at the specific picture of the stopped cyclic display means. In this way, the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture, although operating the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of all circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 24. In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 23, each circulation display means reduces the number of special designs that are likely to be formed each time the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the patterns. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific design is arranged.

  According to this gaming machine, each circulation display means is arranged with a specific picture so that the number of special pictures that are likely to be formed decreases every time the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the picture. Yes. By adopting such a configuration, the player is made to guess which special role is won, and the expectation that a special pattern corresponding to the estimated special role is formed is increased every time the circulating display means is stopped. It is possible to suggest that there is no possibility that a winning special picture will be formed at the stage when the specific stop result is reached. As a result, it is possible to suitably improve the game interest in one game time.

  Gaming machine 25. In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 24, when one of the plurality of special roles is won, a winning special picture suggestion that suggests the winning special picture based on a determination result of the stop result determining means A gaming machine comprising means (winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination first process of the auxiliary display unit 65).

  According to this gaming machine, when one of a plurality of special roles is won, the winning special picture is suggested based on the determination result of the stop result determining means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a player expect that a winning special picture will be suggested even if a special role estimated by the player is not won and the result is a non-specific stop result. It becomes possible. As a result, it can be eased that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine 26. In the gaming machine 25, when the stop result determining means determines that it is the non-specific stop result, the gaming machine 25 includes determination result storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) capable of storing the determination result over a plurality of game times. The winning special picture suggesting means, when the storage result of the judgment result storage means is a specific storage result (a result of setting two of a large BB end flag, a middle BB end flag, and a small BB end flag), A gaming machine characterized by suggesting the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop result determining means determines that it is a non-specific stop result, the determination result is stored in the determination result storing means over a plurality of game times. And when the memory | storage result of a judgment result memory | storage means turns into a specific memory | storage result, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player expect that the winning special picture will be suggested in the event of repeated non-specific stop results, and it is possible to alleviate that the player feels annoying Become.

  Gaming machine 27. In the gaming machine 26, the determination result storage means is configured to store the number of times that the stop result determination means determines that it is the non-specific stop result, and the winning special picture suggesting means is stored in the determination result storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that when the stored result is a predetermined number of times, the winning special picture is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if the number of times of non-specific stop results is a predetermined number of times, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 28. The gaming machine 27 includes a predetermined number setting means for setting the predetermined number of times when one of the special roles is won, and the predetermined number setting means corresponds to the gaming value as the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times is set and the number of times is set to be lower as the gaming value is lower.

  According to this gaming machine, when a special role with a special privilege with a low gaming value is won, the number of times is less than a predetermined number of times when the special role with a special privilege with a high gaming value is won. Is set. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 29. In the gaming machine 26, when the stop result determining means determines that the stop result determining means is the non-specific stop result, the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result (first A non-set of 1 determination flag to 18th determination flag) is stored.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination result storage means stores non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result when the stop result determination means determines that the non-specific stop result is stored. The By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 30. In the gaming machine 29, the winning special picture suggesting means is configured to suggest the winning special picture when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles is a predetermined number. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles reaches a predetermined number, the winning special picture is suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to guess a winning special picture a predetermined number of times, and to suggest a winning special picture when both are different. Thus, by associating the suggested timing of the winning special picture with the result of stopping the circulation display means, it is possible to alleviate the feeling that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine 31. In the gaming machine 29, the winning special picture suggesting means includes all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role to which the special privilege having the same game value as the winning special role is given. A gaming machine characterized in that when stored in a storage means, the winning special design is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role to which the special privilege of the same gaming value as the winning special role is granted is stored in the judgment result storage means, Suggest a special pattern. In this way, when winning a special role, if the type of special privilege to be granted is confirmed, it will be configured to suggest the winning special design when the type of special bonus is confirmed, so that the winning special design will be estimated It is possible to provide fun to narrow down the game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 32. In the gaming machine 31, a plurality of special roles are associated with each of the special benefits.

  According to this gaming machine, since a plurality of special roles are associated with each special privilege, the special value corresponding to the special privilege with a low gaming value is assigned in order from the special picture corresponding to the special privilege, It becomes possible for the player to select relatively freely whether to aim in order from a special pattern corresponding to a special role to which a high special privilege is given.

  Gaming machine 33. In any one of the gaming machines 25 to 32, each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position in each game round after winning the special role. In this case, the winning special picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture in a game time before the game times in which the picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which a specific picture can be stopped at an effective position in each game round after winning the special role, the winning special picture suggesting means is The design suggestion means suggests the winning special design to the game times before the game times suggesting the winning special design. By adopting such a configuration, when the player operates the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after estimating which special role the player has won, the player The winning special picture is suggested at an earlier timing than when the stop operation means is operated without aiming at the specific picture of the display means until the winning special picture is suggested. As a result, in order for the winning special picture to be suggested early, it is motivated to operate the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won And the player can be actively involved in the game.

Gaming machine 34. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to cause each circulation display means to start cyclic display of the picture;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the corresponding picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main control device 101),
The lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (1st to 18th BBs), and the specific patterns (“red 7” symbol and “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel) The “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol) of the reel 32R are stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line) to form a special pattern (combination of 1BB to 18BB symbols). A privilege granting means (BB start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting a special privilege (transition to the BB state),
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, the reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special combination winning until the special design is formed,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
A plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege;
Based on the fact that one of the plurality of special roles is won, a plurality of (two) circulation display means, except at least one circulation display means among the circulation display means, stop the circulation display of the picture In such a case, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed as a result of the suspension, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role will not be formed. A stop result determining means (stop symbol determining function S906 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not the result is a non-specific stop result (tempered non-winning BB symbol),
A determination result storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) capable of storing information based on the determination that the stop result determination means is the non-specific stop result over a plurality of game times;
When the stop result determining means determines that the non-specific stop result is the non-specific stop result, non-specific information related to the non-winning special combination corresponding to the non-specific stop result (non-set of the first determination flag to the eighteenth determination flag) Non-specific information setting means to be stored in the determination result storage means;
If all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role is granted the same gaming value special benefit as the winning special role, the winning special picture is suggested A gaming machine comprising: a winning special symbol suggestion means (a winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination first process of the auxiliary display unit 65).

  According to this gaming machine, based on the fact that one of a plurality of special roles is won, a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. In such a case, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed as a result of the suspension, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role will not be formed. It is determined whether or not the result is a non-specific stop result. When it is determined that the result is a non-specific stop result, non-specific information related to the non-winning special combination corresponding to the non-specific stop result is stored for a plurality of game times. Then, when all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role to which the special privilege having the same game value as the winning special role is given is stored, the winning special picture is suggested. By adopting a configuration that suggests a winning special role based on a non-specific stop result, the player is urged to operate each stop operating means after guessing which winning special symbol is It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to make a player participate actively in a game. In addition, when winning a special role, if the type of special privilege to be granted is confirmed, the winning special design is narrowed down when guessing the winning special design. While providing enjoyment, it is possible to quickly form a special picture in the game times after the type of special privilege is determined.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to allow the player to play the game efficiently in the game round after the type of the special privilege is determined while improving the game interest.

  Gaming machine 35. In the gaming machine 34, a plurality of special roles are associated with each of the special benefits.

  According to this gaming machine, since a plurality of special roles are associated with each special privilege, the special value corresponding to the special privilege with a low gaming value is assigned in order from the special picture corresponding to the special privilege, It becomes possible for the player to select relatively freely whether to aim in order from a special pattern corresponding to a special role to which a high special privilege is given. Further, in the game times after the type of the special privilege is determined, it is possible to quickly form the special picture by operating the stop operation means aiming at the suggested special picture.

  Gaming machine 36. In the gaming machine 34 or the gaming machine 35, when the stop result determination means determines that the non-specific stop result is obtained, the circulation display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture. A game machine comprising a suggestion unit (an incorrect notification notification execution function of the auxiliary display unit 65) that suggests that there is no possibility that the winning special picture is formed before the game.

  According to this gaming machine, when it is determined that the result is a non-specific stop result, the winning special picture is formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture. Suggest that there is no possibility. With such a configuration, when it is suggested that there is no possibility that a winning special picture is formed, the player can operate the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture for at least one circulation display means. it can. As a result, it is possible for the player to efficiently perform one game.

  In addition, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately relieve that the player feels troublesome. That is, when a plurality of circulation display means except for at least one circulation display means among the respective circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is an unspecified stop result, the player stops these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulating display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way aims at the specific picture of all the circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed despite the operation of the stop operation means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 37. In the gaming machine 36, the stop result judging means stops when all other circulation display means, except one circulation display means, stop the circulation display of the picture. It is judged whether a result is the said non-specific stop result, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to this gaming machine, when all other circulation display means except one circulation display means among the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. Determine whether or not. If all the circulation display means except for one circulation display means of each circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern, if the stop result is a non-specific stop result, the player has stopped these There is a high possibility that the stop operation means is operated aiming at the specific picture of the circulation display means, and the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture in this way stops aiming at the specific picture of all the circulation display means If a special pattern is not formed despite operating the operating means, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 38. In the gaming machine 36, when the circulation display means that exceeds half of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the stop result determination means is the non-specific stop result. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not there is.

  According to this gaming machine, when more than half of the circulation display means stop the circulation display of the pattern, it is determined whether or not the stop result at that time is a non-specific stop result. If the stop result when more than half of the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the picture is a non-specific stop result, the player aims at the specific picture of the stopped cyclic display means. In this way, the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture, although operating the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of all circulation display means. If a special pattern is not formed, there is a high possibility that it will be annoying. Therefore, in the case of a non-specific stop result, there is no possibility that the winning special pattern will be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. By suggesting, it is possible to relieve the feeling that it is annoying by giving a sense of relief that it is no longer necessary to aim at the specific pattern of the circulating display means that cyclically displays the pattern.

  Gaming machine 39. In any one of the gaming machines 36 to 38, each circulation display means reduces the number of special designs that are likely to be formed each time the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the patterns. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific design is arranged.

  According to this gaming machine, each circulation display means is arranged with a specific picture so that the number of special pictures that are likely to be formed decreases every time the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the picture. Yes. By adopting such a configuration, the player is made to guess which special role is won, and the expectation that a special pattern corresponding to the estimated special role is formed is increased every time the circulating display means is stopped. It is possible to suggest that there is no possibility that a winning special picture will be formed at the stage when the specific stop result is reached. As a result, it is possible to suitably improve the game interest in one game time.

  Gaming machine 40. In any one of the above gaming machines 34 to 39, the number of games since winning a plurality of special roles with different game values (number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege and any of the plurality of special roles Number information storage means (notification counter) for storing the number information relating to the number of times, update means for updating the number information stored in the number information storage means (notification counter update function S1204 of the display control device 81), and the number information When the number-of-times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number-of-times information (0), the design suggestion means for suggesting the winning special design (winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination second process of the auxiliary display unit 65) ), And the game value is associated with an expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information Game machine and wherein the door.

  According to this gaming machine, the number information related to the number of games since winning one of a plurality of special roles is stored in the number information storage means, and the number information stored in the number information storage means is the specific number information. If this happens, the winning special design is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, after guessing which special role is won, aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means or aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means It is possible to allow the player to select whether to play until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means. Further, it is assumed that the time required for the special pattern to be actually formed after winning the special role varies depending on the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the pattern. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that suggests a winning special picture based on the number of times information, a special picture is actually formed after winning the special role regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the picture It is possible to efficiently play a game until it is played.

  In addition, according to the situation at that time by associating the expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information with the game value of the special privilege given thereafter Thus, it is possible to cause the player to make various expectations and selections, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment. For example, let the game be played up to the number of games corresponding to the suggested timing while expecting that the winning special picture is not suggested at the suggested timing of the special role corresponding to the special privilege with the lowest gaming value, for example, the special with the lowest gaming value When the timing for suggesting a special role corresponding to a privilege has passed, instead of waiting for the winning special symbol to be suggested, the stop operation means are operated in order from the special symbol corresponding to the special privilege with the highest gaming value. This is because it is possible to make selections such as to try.

  Gaming machine 41. The gaming machine 40 is configured such that the lower the gaming value is, the less the expected number of games required until the number information stored in the number information storage means becomes the specific number information. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when winning a special role to which a special privilege with a low gaming value is awarded, compared to the case of winning a special role with a special privilege having a high gaming value, The expected value of the number of games required until the stored number of times information becomes the specific number of times information is reduced. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 42. In the gaming machine 40 or the gaming machine 41, the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined winning combination (small winning combination, replaying), and a predetermined pattern (a combination of symbols forming a small winning combination is established, a re-winning winning establishment is achieved). ) Is stopped at the effective position, predetermined privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (medal payout, replay) (medical payout processing function S211 of main control device 101, automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S203) And the display control means stops the predetermined picture at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit reserves and stores the special combination winning If possible, the circulation display means is configured to control the display so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position in preference to the winning special picture, and the updating means includes the reservation A game machine characterized in that if the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination in a situation where the stage retains and stores the special winning combination, the number information stored in the number information storing means is not updated. .

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit stores the special combination winning, the number information stored in the number information storing unit is not updated. In other words, when the lottery result of a role is a predetermined role winning in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role election, the lottery result of the role in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role winning Compared to the case where the predetermined role is not won, the timing for suggesting the winning special pattern is delayed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 43. In any one of the gaming machines 40 to 42, the updating means is configured to store the number information when the lottery result of the combination is not won in the situation where the reservation means reserves and stores the special combination winning. A gaming machine, wherein the number-of-times information stored in the storage means is updated.

  According to this gaming machine, the update means is information on the number of times when the lottery result of the role is not won in the situation where the reservation means reserves and memorizes the special role winning, that is, when only the special role is won. The number information stored in the storage means is updated. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 44. In any one of the gaming machines 40 to 43, each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position in each game round after winning the special role. In this case, the winning special picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture in a game time before the game times in which the picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which a specific picture can be stopped at an effective position in each game round after winning the special role, the winning special picture suggesting means is The design suggestion means suggests the winning special design to the game times before the game times suggesting the winning special design. By adopting such a configuration, when the player operates the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after estimating which special role the player has won, the player The winning special picture is suggested at an earlier timing than when the stop operation means is operated without aiming at the specific picture of the display means until the winning special picture is suggested. As a result, in order for the winning special picture to be suggested early, it is motivated to operate the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won And the player can be actively involved in the game.

Gaming machine 45. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to cause each circulation display means to start cyclic display of the picture;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the corresponding picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of main control device 101),
The lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (1st to 18th BBs), and the specific patterns (“red 7” symbol and “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel) The “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol) of the reel 32R are stopped at a predetermined effective position (effective line) to form a special pattern (combination of 1BB to 18BB symbols). A privilege granting means (BB start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting a special privilege (transition to the BB state),
When the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, the reservation means (RAM 106 of the main control device 101) for storing the special combination winning until the special design is formed,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
Based on the fact that one of the plurality of special roles has been won, when one circulation display means of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the stop result at that time is A non-specific suspension result (no winning special picture corresponding to a winning special role that is not likely to be formed, and a non-winning special character corresponding to a non-winning special winning role may be formed ( Stop result determination means (stop symbol determination function S906 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not non-winning BB symbol is stopped),
When the stop result determining means determines that the non-specific stop result is present, the circulation display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture before the special display of the winning special picture is stopped. A gaming machine comprising suggestion means (an incorrect notification notification execution function of the auxiliary display unit 65) that suggests that there is no possibility of being formed.

  According to this gaming machine, when one of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern based on the fact that one of a plurality of special roles is won, the stop at that time As a result, there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role may not be formed. It is determined whether it is a specific stop result. Then, if it is determined that the result is a non-specific stop result, there is a possibility that the winning special pattern may be formed before the cyclic display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern. Suggest not. With such a configuration, when it is suggested that there is no possibility that a winning special picture is formed, the player can operate the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture for at least one circulation display means. it can. As a result, it is possible for the player to efficiently perform one game.

  Gaming machine 46. In the gaming machine 45, when one of the plurality of special roles is won, the winning special picture suggesting means (the auxiliary display unit 65 of the auxiliary display unit 65) suggests the winning special picture based on the determination result of the stop result determining means. A gaming machine provided with a winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on a notification determination first process.

  According to this gaming machine, when one of a plurality of special roles is won, the winning special picture is suggested based on the determination result of the stop result determining means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a player expect that a winning special picture will be suggested even if a special role estimated by the player is not won and the result is a non-specific stop result. It becomes possible. As a result, it can be eased that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine 47. In the gaming machine 46, when the stop result determining means determines that it is the non-specific stop result, the gaming machine 46 includes determination result storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) capable of storing the determination result over a plurality of game times. The winning special picture suggesting means, when the storage result of the judgment result storage means is a specific storage result (a result of setting two of a large BB end flag, a middle BB end flag, and a small BB end flag), A gaming machine characterized by suggesting the winning special picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop result determining means determines that it is a non-specific stop result, the determination result is stored in the determination result storing means over a plurality of game times. And when the memory | storage result of a judgment result memory | storage means turns into a specific memory | storage result, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the player expect that the winning special picture will be suggested in the event of repeated non-specific stop results, and it is possible to alleviate that the player feels annoying Become.

  Gaming machine 48. In the gaming machine 47, the determination result storage means is configured to store the number of times the stop result determination means has determined that the non-specific stop result, and the winning special picture suggestion means is the determination result storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that when the stored result is a predetermined number of times, the winning special picture is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if the number of times of non-specific stop results is a predetermined number of times, a winning special picture is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 49. In the gaming machine 48, a predetermined number setting means for setting the predetermined number of times when a plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege and one of the special roles is won. The predetermined number of times setting means sets the number of times corresponding to the gaming value as the predetermined number of times, and sets a smaller number of times as the gaming value is lower.

  According to this gaming machine, when a special role with a special privilege with a low gaming value is won, the number of times is less than a predetermined number of times when the special role with a special privilege with a high gaming value is won. Is set. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 50. In the gaming machine 47, when the stop result determining means determines that the stop result determining means is the non-specific stop result, the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result (first A non-set of 1 determination flag to 18th determination flag) is stored.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination result storage means stores non-specific information related to the non-winning special role corresponding to the non-specific stop result when the stop result determination means determines that the non-specific stop result is stored. The By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate each stop operation means after guessing which winning special picture is, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 51. In the gaming machine 50, the winning special picture suggesting means is configured to suggest the winning special picture when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles is a predetermined number. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the number of non-specific information related to different non-winning special roles reaches a predetermined number, the winning special picture is suggested. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to guess a winning special picture a predetermined number of times, and to suggest a winning special picture when both are different. Thus, by associating the suggested timing of the winning special picture with the result of stopping the circulation display means, it is possible to alleviate the feeling that the player feels troublesome.

  Gaming machine 52. The gaming machine 50 includes a plurality of special roles having different game values (the number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege, and the winning special picture suggesting means is provided with a special privilege having the same gaming value as the winning special role. A gaming machine characterized in that when all non-specific information related to a non-winning special combination other than the non-winning special combination is stored in the determination result storage means, the winning special picture is suggested.

  According to this gaming machine, if all the non-specific information related to the non-winning special role other than the non-winning special role to which the special privilege of the same gaming value as the winning special role is granted is stored in the judgment result storage means, Suggest a special pattern. In this way, when winning a special role, if the type of special privilege to be granted is confirmed, it will be configured to suggest the winning special design when the type of special bonus is confirmed, so that the winning special design will be estimated It is possible to provide fun to narrow down the game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 53. In the gaming machine 52, a plurality of special roles are associated with each of the special benefits.

  According to this gaming machine, since a plurality of special roles are associated with each special privilege, the special value corresponding to the special privilege with a low gaming value is assigned in order from the special picture corresponding to the special privilege, It becomes possible for the player to select relatively freely whether to aim in order from a special pattern corresponding to a special role to which a high special privilege is given.

  Gaming machine 54. In any one of the gaming machines 45 to 53, the number of games since winning a plurality of special roles with different game values (number of payouts in the BB state) of the special privilege and any of the plurality of special roles Number information storage means (notification counter) for storing the number information relating to the number of times, update means for updating the number information stored in the number information storage means (notification counter update function S1204 of the display control device 81), and the number information When the number-of-times information stored in the storage means becomes the specific number-of-times information (0), the design suggestion means for suggesting the winning special design (winning BB symbol notification effect execution function based on the notification determination second process of the auxiliary display unit 65) ), And the game value is associated with an expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information Game machine and wherein the door.

  According to this gaming machine, the number information related to the number of games since winning one of a plurality of special roles is stored in the number information storage means, and the number information stored in the number information storage means is the specific number information. If this happens, the winning special design is suggested. By adopting such a configuration, after guessing which special role is won, aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means or aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means It is possible to allow the player to select whether to play until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means. Further, it is assumed that the time required for the special pattern to be actually formed after winning the special role varies depending on the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the pattern. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that suggests a winning special picture based on the number of times information, a special picture is actually formed after winning the special role regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at the picture It is possible to efficiently play a game until it is played.

  In addition, according to the situation at that time by associating the expected value of the number of games required until the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means becomes the specific number of times information with the game value of the special privilege given thereafter Thus, it is possible to cause the player to make various expectations and selections, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment. For example, let the game be played up to the number of games corresponding to the suggested timing while expecting that the winning special picture is not suggested at the suggested timing of the special role corresponding to the special privilege with the lowest gaming value, for example, the special with the lowest gaming value When the timing for suggesting a special role corresponding to a privilege has passed, instead of waiting for the winning special symbol to be suggested, the stop operation means are operated in order from the special symbol corresponding to the special privilege with the highest gaming value. This is because it is possible to make selections such as to try.

  Gaming machine 55. The gaming machine 54 is configured such that the lower the gaming value, the less the expected number of games required until the number information stored in the number information storage means becomes the specific number information. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when winning a special role to which a special privilege with a low gaming value is awarded, compared to the case of winning a special role with a special privilege having a high gaming value, The expected value of the number of games required until the stored number of times information becomes the specific number of times information is reduced. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to speed up the suggestion timing of the winning special picture when winning a special role to which a special privilege with low gaming value is granted, and the player will reduce his willingness to play It becomes possible to suppress.

  Gaming machine 56. In the gaming machine 54 or the gaming machine 55, the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined winning combination (small winning combination, replaying), and a predetermined pattern (a combination of symbols forming a small winning combination is established, a re-winning winning establishment is achieved). ) Is stopped at the effective position, predetermined privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (medal payout, replay) (medical payout processing function S211 of main control device 101, automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S203) And the display control means stops the predetermined picture at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit reserves and stores the special combination winning If possible, the circulation display means is configured to control the display so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position in preference to the winning special picture, and the updating means includes the reservation A game machine characterized in that if the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination in a situation where the stage retains and stores the special winning combination, the number information stored in the number information storing means is not updated. .

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined combination winning in the situation where the reservation unit stores the special combination winning, the number information stored in the number information storing unit is not updated. In other words, when the lottery result of a role is a predetermined role winning in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role election, the lottery result of the role in the situation where the reserved means reserves and stores the special role winning Compared to the case where the predetermined role is not won, the timing for suggesting the winning special pattern is delayed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 57. In any one of the gaming machine 54 to gaming machine 56, the update means is configured to receive the number information when the lottery result of the combination becomes non-winning in a situation where the reservation means reserves and stores the special combination winning. A gaming machine, wherein the number-of-times information stored in the storage means is updated.

  According to this gaming machine, the update means is information on the number of times when the lottery result of the role is not won in the situation where the reservation means reserves and memorizes the special role winning, that is, when only the special role is won. The number information stored in the storage means is updated. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to inspire to operate the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won, and the player Can be actively involved in the game.

  In addition, in the case where any configuration of the gaming machine 54 to the gaming machine 57 is applied to any configuration of the gaming machine 50 to the gaming machine 53, in each game round after winning the special role, When each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which a specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, the winning special picture suggesting means is more than the game times in which the picture suggesting means suggests the winning special picture. It may be configured to suggest the winning special picture in the previous game round.

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the stop operation means aiming at a specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role the player has won, the player displays each circulation display. The winning special picture is suggested at an earlier timing than the case where the game is operated until the winning special picture is suggested by operating the stop operation means without aiming at the specific picture of the means. As a result, in order for the winning special picture to be suggested early, it is motivated to operate the stop operation means aiming at the specific picture of each circulation display means after guessing which special role is won And the player can be actively involved in the game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the picture on each circulation display means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery of a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for starting the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the start operation means and controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so as to stop the cyclic display of the corresponding picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. When,
A bonus granting unit for granting a special bonus when the lottery result of the bonus is a special bonus and the special symbol of each circulation display unit is stopped at a predetermined effective position to form a special symbol;
If the lottery result of the combination is the special combination winning, the reservation means for reserving and storing the special combination winning until the special design is formed,
In a gaming machine having a plurality of the special roles and associating different special patterns for each special role,
Based on the fact that one of the plurality of special roles has been won, when one circulation display means of the circulation display means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the stop result at that time is The result of non-specific suspension is that there is no possibility that a winning special picture corresponding to the winning special role will be formed, and a non-winning special picture corresponding to a non-winning special role may not be formed. Stop result judging means for judging whether or not there is,
When the stop result determining means determines that the non-specific stop result is present, the circulation display means that has not stopped the cyclic display of the picture stops the cyclic display of the picture before the special display of the winning special picture is stopped. With suggestive means to suggest that there is no possibility of being formed ,
In each of the circulation display means, the specific picture is arranged so that the number of special pictures that are likely to be formed decreases every time the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine.

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