JP5974243B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, such as a slot machine, has a specification that shifts to an advantageous game (for example, an ART (assist replay time) game) through a state in which medals decrease after the bonus game ends (see, for example, Patent Document 1) There is known a specification that shifts to advantageous games again after a medal is reduced from advantageous games.

JP 2011-177269 A

In the slot machine having the above-described specifications, there has been a demand to suppress the decrease of medals as much as possible when the number of medals is reduced.
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in game media in a state where game media is reduced.

The invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention according to claim 1 is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 45, a plurality of rotating reels 45 each having a plurality of symbols attached thereto, a start switch 33 for starting rotation of all the rotating reels 45, and the like. And a stop switch 34 for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, a role lottery means 100 for winning or losing a role lottery of any of a plurality of roles including a specific role , and a result of the role lottery Based on the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 at the time when the stop switch 34 is operated, the stop control means 120 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 45 at an appropriate position and the payout of the game medium by the payout device 13 are controlled. A game that starts as a game through a preparatory section in which the game medium can be reduced, and has an advantageous game in which the game medium can be increased. Combined by is stopped and displayed on the pay line, then a transition can be formed gaming machine to advantageously game, certain role, a role which game media are paid out by the payout control means 135, winning When multiple winnings including a specific winning combination are won by lottery, the correct answer only for the first operation position is set in the stop operation sequence of the stop switch corresponding to the multiple winning winning combinations. In the game in which the order and the second correct answer order in which the correct answer of the first and second operation positions are set are determined, the stop control means 120 is duplicated and won in a plurality of roles including the specific role by the role lottery. When the stop operation order matches the first correct answer order corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line , and the transition pattern Combination If the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and the stop operation order matches the second correct answer order corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, the specific combination is supported. as the combination of symbols are stopped and displayed on the pay line, and, as in the combination of the transition symbol is stopped and displayed on the pay line, to stop the rotation of the rotary reels 45, in between the quasi備区When a plurality of winning combinations including a specific winning combination are won by winning lottery, a notification effect executing means 170 is provided for executing a notification effect for notifying the player of the second correct answer order .

Here, as the “advantageous game”, for example, an AT (assist time) game for notifying the player of the result of the role lottery, or an RT (replay time) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than that of the normal game A game, or an ART (assist replay time) game in which an AT game and an RT game are combined.
Examples of the “preparation section” include AT games and RT games .

In addition, “can move to advantageous game afterwards” means that the game can be transferred to advantageous game in any of the following games after the combination of symbols of the transition is stopped and displayed on the active winning line. is there.

That is, in the present invention, when the combination of symbols for transition is stopped and displayed on the active winning line in the preparation section where game media can be reduced, the combination of symbols for transition or the combination of other symbols that are stopped and displayed at the same time, The game medium is paid out, and then the game shifts to an advantageous game. Thereby, the reduction | decrease of the game media in a preparation area can be suppressed .

(Claim 2 )
In the invention described in claim 2 , in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1, the combination of symbols for transition is a combination of symbols not corresponding to any combination, and the stop control means 120 is at least In a game won for a specific role , when the stop switch 34 is operated in the first correct answer order , the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific role is stopped and displayed on a specific effective pay line, and the transition pattern so that the combination is not stopped and displayed on the pay line, the rotation of the reels 45 is stopped, when the stop switch 34 is operated by the second correct answer sequence, valid winning combination of symbols corresponding to a specific role specific Stopped on other active winning lines that are different from the line, and the combination of symbols for transition is stopped on the active winning line Characterized in that it is formed so as to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 45.

The “specific effective winning line” means not only one effective winning line but also a plurality of effective winning lines. That is, when the stop switch 34 is operated in the first correct answer order, a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination can be set to be stopped and displayed on one effective pay line, or a plurality of combinations can be set. It can also be set to stop display on the valid pay line.
In the present invention, when the combination of symbols for transition is stopped and displayed on the active winning line in the preparation section, the game medium is paid out by the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination that is stopped and displayed at the same time. Migrate to Thereby, the reduction | decrease of the game media in a preparation area can be suppressed .

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game media during the preparation section.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a winning line. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement | sequence of the design of each rotation reel. It is a block diagram of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning combination stopped and displayed on an effective winning line. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a sub control process in case an effect state is an AT state. It is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a role lottery table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning combination stopped and displayed on an effective winning line.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the “front” means the surface that the player faces when playing a game in the slot machine 10, and the “right side” means the right side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the slot machine 10. The “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the slot machine 10.
(Slot machine 10)
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 11. Inside the housing 11, a reel unit 40 having three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, and a hopper unit (payout device) for paying out medals as game media 13 and a power supply unit that supplies power to each device included in the slot machine 10. Of the three rotating reels 45, the left reel 46 is located on the left side, the middle reel 47 is located in the center, and the right reel 48 is located on the right side. Hereinafter, when referring to any of the left reel 46, the middle reel 47, and the right reel 48, they are simply referred to as a “rotary reel 45”.

In addition, an operation portion 16 that protrudes forward is provided at the approximate center of the front door 12, and above the operation portion 16, the symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 are shown to the player. The symbol display window 15 is provided, a display device 55 for displaying an image is provided above the symbol display window 15, and an effect lamp 17 is provided at the peripheral edge of the symbol display window 15 and the display device 55. ing. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the symbol display window 15 is formed so that a player can see a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows.
A winning line indicating the arrangement of symbols is set at a position where a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the winning line passes through the middle stage winning line L1 that passes through the three symbols at the middle display position and the three symbols at the upper left, center, and lower right display positions. Down-right winning line L2, upper-right winning line L3 passing through the three symbols in the lower left, middle and upper right display positions, and V-shaped winning line L4 passing through the three symbols in the upper left, middle and upper right display positions The Oyama winning line L5 that passes through the three symbols at the lower left, center, and lower right display positions is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal slot 36 for inserting a medal as a game medium is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16, and an electronic device is connected to the slot machine 10 on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 16. In addition, a bet switch 32 is provided for betting medals that are stored (credited), and a settlement switch 35 for returning credited medals is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16 for operation. A start switch 33 for starting the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the unit 16, and the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16 is for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 45. A left stop switch 56, an intermediate stop switch 57, and a right stop switch 58 corresponding to each of the rotary reels 45 are provided side by side. The left stop switch 56 corresponds to the left reel 46, the middle stop switch 57 corresponds to the middle reel 47, and the right stop switch 58 corresponds to the right reel 48. Hereinafter, when referring to any of the left stop switch 56, the middle stop switch 57, and the right stop switch 58, they are referred to as the “stop switch 34”.

In addition, a medal payout opening 37 is provided at the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal tray 38 is provided below the medal payout opening 37. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a speaker (not shown).
(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 has three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a stepping motor for rotating each rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45, and for supporting these. And a frame.
Around each rotary reel 45, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached in a predetermined arrangement. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, around the rotating reel 45, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7” “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon” , "Red plum", "Blue plum" and "Cherry".

  The stepping motor is driven by a pulse signal, and the acceleration / constant speed / deceleration pattern is determined by the pattern of the input pulse signal. Corresponding rotary reels 45 are respectively fixed to the output shafts of the stepping motors. When the stepping motor is driven, the corresponding rotary reels 45 are rotated around the output shaft of the stepping motor. Further, the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol provided around the rotating reel 45 by the input of one pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates (rotates one frame) by an amount corresponding to one symbol attached to the periphery.

Each rotary reel 45 is provided with an index detected by an index sensor, and the rotational position and stop position of the rotary reel 45 can be specified by the number of pulses of the stepping motor after the index is detected. ing.
(Control device 20)
As shown in FIG. 4, the control device 20 includes a game control device 21 that mainly controls a game, and an effect control device 22 that mainly receives a signal from the game control device 21 and controls the effect of the game. Yes.
The game control device 21 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the game control device 21 performs a lottery of a role (role lottery), rotation / stop of the rotating reel 45, and a payout of medals. It functions as a game control means 60 for controlling the progress. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 60 includes a combination lottery means 100, a rotation control means 110, a stop control means 120, a stop symbol determination means 130, a payout control means 135, a game State transition control means 140. As an input means of the game control device 21, a bet switch 32, a start switch 33, a stop switch 34, an adjustment switch 35, an index sensor of each rotary reel 45 of the reel unit 40, etc. are connected, and as an output means of the game control device 21 Are connected to the stepping motor of the reel unit 40, the hopper unit 13, and the like.

The effect control device 22 is also called a sub-board, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like, similar to the game control device 21. As the CPU executes the predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the effect control device 22 controls the effect of the game according to the result of the role lottery or the progress of the game. Function. The game control device 21 is connected as the input means of the effect control device 22, and the display device 55, the effect lamp 17, and a speaker (not shown) are connected as the output means of the effect control device 22.
In addition, transmission / reception of signals between the game control device 21 and the production control device 22 is formed to be one-way to ensure the reliability of internal data such as data relating to the role lottery in the game control device 21. Yes.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 21 is provided with a normal state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, an internal intermediate state, and a bonus state as the gaming state. (See FIG. 10). The bonus state includes a BB state and an RB state. Note that the gaming state is not limited to this.
The effect control device 22 is provided with an AT state as the effect state. The production state is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the game includes a normal game, a bonus game, an AT (assist time) game (preparation section), and an ART (assist replay time) game (advantageous game). The AT game and the ART game are basically performed continuously and integrally. Specifically, when an ART game is performed, an AT game is first performed, and during this AT game, a notification effect is performed so as to guide the game state to the third RT state, and the ART game is performed. That is, the AT game is in a preparation state for starting the ART game. Note that the game is not limited to this.

Each of these games is defined by one or both of a game state and a production state. In the present embodiment, a game in which the game state is the normal state, the first RT state or the second RT state, and the effect state is not the AT state is a normal game. A game whose game state is a bonus state is a bonus game. A game in which the effect state is the AT state and the game state is the normal state, the first RT state, or the second RT state is an AT game. A game in which the effect state is the AT state and the game state is the third RT state is an ART game.
In the present embodiment, the normal game and the AT game are set so that the payout rate, which is the ratio of the payout number to the number of medals inserted, is less than 100%. On the other hand, the bonus game and the ART game are set so that the payout rate is greater than 100%. Particularly in the present embodiment, the ART game is set so that the payout rate is 166.7% (= the net increase in the number of medals in one game is two). Note that the play rate of each game is not limited to this.

(Role)
In the present embodiment, as a combination, a combination of predetermined symbols on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed, so that a bonus combination that does not pay out medals but shifts to a bonus game, and a predetermined symbol on the effective winning line is displayed. By displaying the combination of the stoppage, the small role where the medal is paid out and the combination of the predetermined symbols on the effective winning line are stopped, so that no medal is paid out, but the medal is not newly inserted. There is a re-gamer that executes a re-game that can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game. Here, the “effective winning line” is a winning line that is activated in accordance with the betting of medals. In this embodiment, it is possible to bet three medals per game, and when three medals are betted, all five pay lines become valid and become effective pay lines. . In the present embodiment, a game can be started by betting three medals.

As shown in FIG. 5, the bonus combination includes a red 7BB combination, a blue 7BB combination, and an RB combination. The bonus combination may be shifted to a bonus game after paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals.
The small role includes a bell role (first specific role), a watermelon role, a first role, a cherry role, and a control 1 role to a control 5 role. For example, the cherry role corresponds to a combination of symbols of “cherry”, “cherry”, and “ANY” (“ANY” means any symbol). Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a payout number is set for each small combination.

In addition, the replay combination includes a replay A combination, a replay B combination, a replay C combination, and a replay D combination. For example, the Replay C combination corresponds to a combination of symbols “Bell” and “Replay” (“Watermelon”, “Red Plum”, “White 7” or “BAR”).
(Role lottery means 100)
The role lottery means 100 performs a role lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles. The role lottery means 100 reads the numerical value of a loop counter (not shown) when the start switch 33 is operated, and the winning lottery in which the winning region of the role is set with this numerical value and the numerical value counted by the loop counter as the entire area Compare with the table to determine whether the winning combination is right or wrong.

As a winning area, in addition to a single winning area that is a winning area associated with one combination, an overlapping winning area associated with a plurality of types of winning combinations can be set.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the role lottery table includes a normal role lottery table used in the normal state, a first RT role lottery table used in the first RT state, and a second RT state. There are a second RT combination lottery table used, a third RT combination lottery table used in the third RT state, an internal medium combination lottery table used in the internal medium state, and a bonus combination lottery table used in the bonus state. The role lottery table is not limited to this.

  In the normal role lottery table, as shown in FIG. 6, each of the single winning areas of the red 7BB role, the blue 7BB role, the RB role, the watermelon role, the cherry role, and the replay A role, and “left bell A” to “left” “Bell C”, “middle bell A” to “middle bell D” and “right bell A” to “right bell C”, 10 types of overlapping winning areas, “replay BC” and “replay ABC” 2 A predetermined range (with a predetermined winning probability) is set for each of the overlapping winning areas related to the type of re-game player. In addition, the first RT role lottery table includes a red 7BB role, a blue 7BB role, an RB role, a watermelon role, a cherry role and a replay A role, respectively, and an overlapping winning area regarding the 10 types of bell roles A predetermined range (with a predetermined winning probability) is set for each of the overlapping winning areas related to the replaying combination of “Replay AD”. In addition, the second RT role lottery table and the third RT role lottery table include the single winning areas of the red 7BB role, the blue 7BB role, the RB role, the watermelon role, the cherry role and the replay A role, and the 10 types of bell roles. A predetermined range (with a predetermined winning probability) is set for each of the overlapping winning areas.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the internal winning combination lottery table has a predetermined range for each of the single winning areas for the watermelon role, the cherry role, and the replay A role, and the overlapping winning areas for the 10 types of bell roles. It is set (with a predetermined winning probability). The bonus combination lottery table is set with a single winning area for the combination of bells.
Here, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the overlapping winning area of “left bell A”, a bell role, a first role, and a second role are associated, and the remaining nine types of bell roles are associated. In the overlapping winning area, the bell role, the first role, and the second role are associated with any one or more of the control 1 role to the control 5 role. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the replay B combination and the replay C combination are associated with the overlapping winning area of “Replay BC”, and the replay A is displayed in the overlapping winning area of “Replay ABC”. A combination, a replay B combination, and a replay C combination are associated with each other, and a replay A combination and a replay D combination are associated with an overlapping winning area of “Replay AD”.
It should be noted that the winning area in each combination lottery table is not limited to this, and, for example, an overlapping winning area for a bonus combination and another combination can be provided.
Further, in the present embodiment, each winning area is set to a predetermined winning probability so that each of the normal winning lottery table, the first RT winning lottery table, and the second RT winning lottery table is less than 100%. Has been. Specifically, in these combination lottery tables, for example, the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the bonus combination lottery table and the third RT combination lottery table, each winning area is set to a predetermined winning probability so that the payout rate is greater than 100%. Specifically, in the third RT combination lottery table, for example, the winning probability of the re-game combination is set to 1 / 1.2.

In addition, the role lottery means 100 compares the value of the loop counter with the value of the loop counter using the role lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state as appropriate.
When any winning combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established. The winning flag includes a bonus winning flag (such as a red 7BB winning flag) that is established when a bonus combination is won, a small winning flag (such as a bell winning flag) that is established when a small role is won, There is a re-game winning flag (such as a Replay A winning flag) that is established when the winning combination is a gamer. In addition, although the small role winning flag and the re-game winning flag are valid only in the established game, the bonus winning flag can be carried over to the next game, and the symbol corresponding to the winning bonus role This combination is deleted when it is stopped and displayed on the active pay line.

Further, the role lottery means 100 transmits a role lottery result command indicating the result of the role lottery to the effect control device 22.
(Rotation control means 110)
The rotation control means 110 controls the rotation drive of the rotary reel 45. The rotation control means 110 is triggered by the operation of the start switch 33, starts rotation of all three rotary reels 45 in the normal rotation direction, performs acceleration processing until the rotation speed reaches a predetermined steady speed, Thereafter, a constant speed process is performed in which the rotating reel 45 is rotated at a constant steady speed.
(Stop control means 120)
The stop control means 120 triggers the rotation of the rotary reel 45 at an appropriate position based on the result of the winning lottery and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 45 at the time when the stop switch 34 is operated, triggered by the operation of the stop switch 34. It is to stop. The stop control means 120 indicates the rotational position of the corresponding rotating reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated, and the corresponding stepping from the time when the corresponding index is detected until the corresponding stop switch 34 is operated. Based on the design that can be stopped immediately on the effective pay line when the stop switch 34 is operated while specifying the number of steps of the motor (that is, the rotational position of the rotating reel 45), the rotational direction is determined in advance from this design. The corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped within the range up to the symbol that has been moved (the maximum number of sliding frames, the maximum number of sliding frames in this embodiment is 4 frames). Here, the “frame” means the amount of rotation of the rotating reel 45, which corresponds to the amount of one symbol attached around the rotating reel 45.

Specifically, the stop control means 120 determines which combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is used when stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 45 in a game in which the result of the winning combination lottery is winning of any of the winning combinations. The draw-in control and the kick-off control are performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to a role other than the winning combination is not aligned on any effective winning line. When the result of the lottery is lost, when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped, kick control is performed so that there is no combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on any effective winning line. Do.
Further, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where a plurality of winning flags are established. In such a case, the stop control means 120 prioritizes any of the winning combinations in the pull-in control. Is set in advance. Specifically, the stop control means 120 sets the pull-in priority order as “re-playing combination”> “small combination”> “bonus combination”, and the pull-in priority among small combinations is determined by the number of payouts. The higher the priority, the higher the priority. In addition, when the small combination of the same payout is won repeatedly, the pull-in priority order of those small combinations is the same. Further, the pull-in priority order is not limited to this.

Further, the stop control means 120 determines whether or not to perform pull-in control and kick-off control by referring to a stop table in which the stop position of the rotary reel 45 is set in advance, or whether to stop a predetermined symbol. However, it can be performed by program control that performs control.
Further, the stop control means 120 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 45 at an appropriate position by stopping the supply of the pulse signal to each stepping motor of the reel unit 40.
(Role of bell)
Next, stop control in the case of winning the overlapping winning area related to the bell combination such as the left bell A will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the bell role, the first role, and the second role is effective regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch 34. It can be stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, six operation sequences based on the three stop switches 34 (“left → middle → right”, “left → right → middle”, “middle → left → right”, “Middle → Right → Left”, “Right → Middle → Left” and “Right → Left → Middle”) are set. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, three or four operation sequences are assigned to each of the overlapping winning areas related to the bell role such as the left bell A. The operation order that has been set is the correct operation order for each winning area. Further, in the present embodiment, the correct operation order includes a first correct operation order (first operation mode) and a second correct operation order (second operation mode), which are assigned. Two or three predetermined correct operation orders are assigned as the first correct operation order, and the other correct operation order is the second correct operation order. Assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 is assigned as shown in FIG. 9 (A) in the game won in the overlapping winning area related to the bell role such as the left bell A by the role lottery. When each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the correct operation sequence of 1, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on the right-down winning line L2 (specific effective winning line). As shown, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the assigned second correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role Is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4 (other effective winning line), and the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped, and the operation order other than the assigned first and second correct operation order is performed. Each stop switch 34 (56,57,58) When it is made, the combination of symbols corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed on the middle winning line L1, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4. Then, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, “Replay” “Bell” “Replay” The combination of symbols (a combination of symbols for transition) is simultaneously stopped and displayed on the middle winning line L1. On the other hand, when the symbol combination corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on the right down winning line L2, the symbol combinations of “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” are stopped and displayed on any effective winning line. There is nothing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 responds to the bell combination when each stop switch 34 is operated in the first correct operation sequence in the game in which at least the combination of the combination is won by the combination lottery. Rotating reel 45 is rotated so that the combination of the selected symbols is stopped and displayed on a specific effective pay line, and the combination of symbols “Replay”, “Bell” and “Replay” is not stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. When each stop switch 34 is operated in the second correct answer operation order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on another effective pay line different from the specific effective pay line. In addition, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the combination of symbols “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. When the stop switch 34 is operated in an operation order other than the operation order of the second correct answer, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is not stopped and displayed on the specific effective pay line, and “Replay” “Bell” The rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the combination of symbols of “Replay” is not stopped and displayed on the effective winning line.

(Re-playing role)
Next, stop control in the case of winning the overlapping winning area related to the re-game player will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay A role, the replay B role, and the replay C role are independent of the operation timing of each stop switch 34. It is possible to stop display on the effective pay line. On the other hand, the combination of symbols corresponding to the Replay D combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line according to the operation timing of a predetermined stop switch 34.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, one of the operation orders is assigned to each of the replay BC and the replay ABC, and the assigned operation order is overlapped with each other. It is the correct operation order for the winning area.
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 120, in the game won by replay BC or replay ABC by the lottery, each stop in the assigned correct answer operation order as shown in FIG. 9B. When the switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and assigned so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay C combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. Rotating reel so that when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in an operation sequence other than the correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay B role is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line Stop 45 rotation.

In addition, in the game where the replay AD is won by the role lottery, the stop control means 120 will execute the replay A when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order in which the right stop switch 58 is operated first. Operation order other than the order in which the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and the right stop switch 58 is first operated so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the Replay D combination is displayed on the effective winning line in preference to the combination. When each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the Replay A combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.
(Stop symbol judging means 130)
The stop symbol determination means 130 determines a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped. If it is determined by the stop symbol determining means 130 that, for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game player is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 performs control to execute the re-game.

The stop symbol determination means 130 transmits a determination result command indicating the determination result to the effect control device 22.
(Discharge control means 135)
The payout control means 135 controls the payout of medals by the hopper unit 13. When the stop symbol determining unit 130 determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the payout control unit 135 pays out a medal predetermined according to the small combination. The hopper unit 13 is controlled so that the For example, when it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the right down winning line L2 or the V-shaped winning line L4, the payout control means 135 is determined in advance according to the bell combination 12 The hopper unit 13 is controlled so that medals are paid out.

Also, the payout control means 135 transmits a payout number command indicating the number of paid out medals to the effect control device 22.
(Game state transition control means 140)
The gaming state transition control means 140 controls the transition of the gaming state among the gaming states of the normal state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, the internal middle state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are established, transitioning the gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the game state transition control means 140, in the first RT state, a combination of symbols “replay”, “bell” and “replay” (a combination of symbols for transition) is an effective winning line. The game state is shifted from the first RT state to the normal state on the condition that it is stopped and displayed above, that is, triggered by this. As described above, in this case, since the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4, in this embodiment, the gaming state shifts to the normal state as the medals are paid out. To do.
In addition, the game state transition control means 140 shifts the game state from the normal state to the second RT state on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the Replay B combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in the normal state. In addition, the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the third RT state on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the Replay C combination is stopped and displayed on the active winning line.

Further, the gaming state transition control means 140 changes the gaming state from the second RT state to the normal state on condition that a predetermined number of games (30 times in the present embodiment) has passed in the second RT state. To move to.
Further, the gaming state transition control means 140 sets the gaming state to the third RT state on condition that the combination of symbols “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line in the third RT state. To normal state. Also in this case, in the present embodiment, the gaming state shifts to the normal state as the medals are paid out.
In addition, the game state transition control means 140 changes the game state to the internal middle state on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination won in the game won for the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. Transition.

Further, the gaming state transition control means 140 shifts the gaming state to the bonus state on the condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. The gaming state is shifted to the first RT state on condition that medals exceeding a predetermined number have been paid out. In the case of the red 7BB combination or the blue 7BB combination, the state is shifted to the BB state, and in the case of the RB combination, the state is shifted to the RB state.
Further, the gaming state transition control means 140 transmits a state command indicating the current gaming state to the effect control device 22.
Note that the game state transition condition is not limited to this.

(Production control means 150)
The effect control means 150 controls the display device 55, the effect lamp 17 and the speaker to control the execution of the game effect according to the result of the role lottery and the progress of the game. Specifically, the effect control means 150 excites the game by displaying a specific image on the display device 55, lighting or blinking the effect lamp 17, and outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker. Perform the production.
As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control means 150 includes an AT state control means 160, a notification effect execution means 170, a game medium counting means 180, and a game number counting means 190.

(AT state control means 160)
The AT state control means 160 controls the AT state. The AT state is a state in which a notification effect for notifying the player of information related to the result of the role lottery is executed. For example, when a player is notified of a winning small role, the player may not be notified by operating the stop switch 34 at a timing so that the symbol corresponding to the winning small role is stopped on the effective winning line. In comparison, more small roles can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, and as a result, a larger number of medals can be obtained. For this reason, a game whose effect state is the AT state is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In particular, in this embodiment, when the winning combination of the bell is won, the player is notified of the correct operation order, so that the game whose production state is the AT state is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. ing.

In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 160 determines to change the effect state to the AT state in a normal game at a predetermined opportunity. For example, when the AT state control means 160 receives a part lottery result command indicating that a predetermined part (for example, a watermelon part or a cherry part) is won by a part lottery in a normal game that is not in the penalty period, the AT state control means 160 Whether or not to enter the state can be determined by AT lottery. Then, the AT state control means 160 establishes an AT reservation flag in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the effect control device 22 when winning in the AT lottery.
Here, the “penalty period” is a period during which it is prohibited to determine that the production state is set to the AT state, specifically, a period during which execution of the AT lottery is prohibited. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 160, in the normal game, when the stop switch 34 is operated in the order in which the middle stop switch 57 or the right stop switch 58 is operated first, for a predetermined number of times thereafter (for example, 8 Game) is set to the penalty period.

Further, in this embodiment, an ART game is formed so as to end by elapse of a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 40 times) or digestion of the number of sets with the predetermined number of games as one set. Yes. The AT state control means 160 includes a set number counter for managing the number of sets, determines the number of sets when it is determined that the production state is set to the AT state, and sets the determined number of sets in the set number counter. . Then, every time a predetermined number of games related to one set elapses, control is performed so that the ART game ends. This will be described later.
Further, the AT state control means 160 performs the effect control when the game state is shifted to the normal state or when the game state is the normal state when the effect state is not the AT state and the AT reservation flag is established. An AT flag is established in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the device 22, and the effect state is set to the AT state. At this time, the AT reservation flag is deleted.

Further, the AT state control means 160, when receiving a role lottery result command indicating that the replay BC or replay ABC is won by the role lottery in the AT game whose game state is the normal state, one set is set from the set number counter. Is subtracted from a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment).
Also, the AT state control means 160 receives a state signal indicating that the current gaming state is the third RT state in the AT game whose gaming state is the normal state, that is, the gaming state has shifted to the third RT state. Sometimes, a predetermined value (for example, “40”) corresponding to a predetermined number of games related to one set is set in a game number counter described later.

The AT state control means 160 also sets the set number counter to a predetermined threshold value (in this embodiment) when a game number counter for counting the number of games described later reaches a predetermined threshold value (“0” in this embodiment). When the mode is “0”), the AT flag is erased and the AT state is terminated (control is performed so that the ART game is terminated). Note that the AT state control means 160 continues the AT state when the set number counter is larger than the predetermined threshold when the game number counter reaches the predetermined threshold, that is, when the set number remains.
Further, the AT state control means 160, when the combination of symbols of “Replay”, “Bell” and “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line in an ART game whose game number counter described later is larger than a predetermined threshold value, The AT flag is erased and the AT state is terminated. That is, when the stop switch 34 is operated without following the first bell notification effect described later, when the gaming state shifts to the normal state, the AT state is terminated.

In addition, in the game where the production state is the AT state, the AT state control means 160 interrupts the AT state and terminates the bonus game when receiving a part lottery result command indicating that the bonus part is won by the part lottery. The AT state suspended from the first game after that is resumed. Here, “interrupt AT state” means that the AT flag is erased, but the set number counter, the game number counter described later, the difference counter described later, and the like are not reset.
(Notification production execution means 170)
The notification effect executing means 170 executes a notification effect. In the present embodiment, as a notification effect, a replay C notification effect for notifying the player of the correct operation order of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay C role on the effective winning line; There is provided a bell notification effect for notifying the player of the correct operation sequence of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination on the effective winning line. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as the bell notification effect, the player is notified of the first correct operation order of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role on the right-down winning line L2. The second bell notification that informs the player of the second correct answer operation sequence of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the combination of the first bell notification effect and the symbol corresponding to the bell role on the V-shaped winning line L4. Production is provided.

Then, the notification effect executing means 170 executes the replay C notification effect when receiving the role lottery result command indicating that the replay BC or the replay ABC is won by the role lottery in the AT game whose game state is the normal state. .
In addition, in the AT game (in the preparation section) in which the gaming state is the first RT state, the notification effect executing means 170 performs the left bell A to the left bell C, the middle bell A to the middle bell D, and the right bell A to the right by lottery drawing. When a combination lottery result command indicating that one of the bells C has been won is received (when at least the first specific combination is won by the combination lottery), the second bell notification effect (notification effect) is executed. On the other hand, when an AT game in which the game state is the normal state or the second RT state, when the combination lottery result command indicating that one of the ten types of overlapping winning areas related to the bell combination is won by the combination lottery is received, The bell notification effect is executed. In this case, the second bell notification effect may be executed.

  Further, the notification effect executing means 170 receives a role lottery result command indicating that one of the 10 types of bell winning combination is won in the ART game in which an after-game number counter is larger than a predetermined threshold. When received, the first bell notification effect is executed. In addition, the notification effect executing means 170 does not execute the bell notification effect in the ART game in which the game number counter is a predetermined threshold (control is performed so that the ART game is ended). Thus, in this embodiment, when the number of sets remains when one set of ART games is consumed, the gaming state is temporarily shifted from the third RT state to the normal state. Then, when the normal state is shifted, the replay C notification effect is performed again as described above. When the gaming state shifts to the third RT state at this time, counting of the number of games related to one set is started again as described later. Is done.

In addition, in the AT game, the notification effect executing means 170 displays a character “Preparing” on the display device 55 to notify the player that the game is in a preparation state for starting the ART game.
Further, the notification effect executing means 170 notifies the player when the counting of the number of games related to one set is started by the game number counting means 190 described later in the ART game, and the number of games described later. Based on the counter, the remaining number of games is notified to the player.
In addition, the notification effect executing means 170 causes the display device 55 to display the number of acquired medals based on a difference number counter described later in AT games and ART games.

In addition, in the ART game, the notification effect executing means 170 causes the display device 55 to display “medal replenishment” or the like when a later-described difference number counter is less than “0”.
(Game medium counting means 180)
The game medium counting means 180 is based on the number of medals bet and the number of medals paid out in the AT game (preparation section), and the difference number of medals increased or decreased at the end of the AT game with reference to the start time of the AT game. Is to count.
Here, “at the start of the AT game” means that when the production state is set to the AT state, the game state shifts from the third RT state to the normal state after one set of ART games is completed, or 1 After the set ART game ends, the bonus state is won during the transition from the 3rd RT state to the normal state once, and the gaming state shifts to the 1st RT state through the bonus game corresponding to the bonus combination. Is the time.

In the present embodiment, the game medium counting means 180 includes a difference number counter that counts the difference number of medals. The game medium counting means 180 resets the difference number counter to an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) at the start of an AT game.
In the AT game, the game medium counting means 180 is triggered by the operation of the start switch 33, and a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 1 medal) corresponding to the number of bets (3 in this embodiment). The value corresponding to the number of sheets is “1”.) Is subtracted from the difference sheet counter.
Further, when receiving a payout number command in the AT game, the game medium counting means 180 adds a predetermined value corresponding to the number of paid out medals to the difference number counter based on the received payout number command. Further, the game medium counting means 180 is betted in the game when receiving a determination result command indicating that the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line in the AT game. A predetermined value corresponding to the number of medals (three) is added to the difference number counter.

In the present embodiment, the game medium counting means 180 also continues to calculate the difference number of medals from the AT game when the difference counter is less than “0” in the ART game after the AT game. Counting is terminated on condition that the difference sheet counter is equal to or greater than “0”. If the difference number counter is “0” or more at the end of the AT game, the game medium counting means 180 does not count the difference number of medals in subsequent ART games.
(Game number counting means 190)
The game number counting means 190 counts the number of games. In the present embodiment, the game number counting means 190 includes a game number counter for counting the number of games. In the ART game in which the game number counter is larger than a predetermined threshold and the difference number counter is “0” or more, the game number counting means 190 corresponds to one game number from the game number counter with the execution of each game. A predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment) is subtracted. Thereby, the game number counting means 190 counts the number of games related to one set in the ART game (advantageous game).

If the game state is a game state other than the third RT state, or if the difference number counter is less than “0” even when the game state is the third RT state, the game number counting means 190 is , Do not start counting the number of games. In this way, the game number counting means 190 does not start counting the number of games as long as the difference counter is less than “0” even when the ART game is entered. Thus, in this embodiment, when medals decrease in AT games, counting of the number of games related to one set of ART games is started on the condition that the decreased number of medals is compensated.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Hereinafter, based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, a sub-control process that is a process in the effect control device 22 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment and a process when the effect state is the AT state will be described.

In step 100 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the start switch 33 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been operated, step 100 is again performed.
In step 101, based on the received role lottery result command, whether or not one of left bell A to left bell D, middle bell A to middle bell D, and right bell A to right bell D is won by the role lottery. To be judged. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 102. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 110.
In step 102, it is determined whether the gaming state is the first RT state based on the received state command. If it is determined here that the state is the first RT state, the process proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not the first RT state, the routine proceeds to step 104.

In step 103, the notification effect executing means 170 executes the second bell notification effect. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the third RT state based on the received state command. If it is determined that the state is the third RT state, the process proceeds to step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not the third RT state, the routine proceeds to step 109.
In step 105, it is determined whether or not the game number counter is greater than “0” (predetermined threshold). If it is determined that the value is large, the process proceeds to step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not large, the sub-control processing ends.

In step 106, the notification effect executing means 170 executes the first bell notification effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether or not the difference sheet counter is equal to or greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value is “0” or more, the process proceeds to step 108. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than “0”, the sub control process ends.
In step 108, the game number counting means 190 subtracts “1” (a predetermined value corresponding to one game number) from the game number counter. Thereby, the number of games related to one set is counted. Then, the sub control process ends.

In step 109, the first bell notification effect is executed by the notification effect execution means 170. Then, the sub control process ends.
In step 110, based on the received winning lottery result command, it is determined whether or not the replay BC or the replay ABC is won by the winning lottery. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has not won, the sub-control process ends.
In step 111, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a normal state based on the received state command. If it is determined that the current state is normal, the process proceeds to step 112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not the normal state, the sub-control process is terminated.

In step 112, the replay C notification effect is executed by the notification effect execution means 170. Then, the sub control process ends.
(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination of the bell combination such as the left bell A is won by the combination lottery, each stop switch 34 (56 , 57, 58) is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination is stopped and displayed on the right down winning line L2, and each stop switch 34 (56, 58) is operated in the assigned second correct operation sequence. 57,58) is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4, and the symbol combinations “Replay”, “Bell” and “Replay” are displayed on the middle winning line L1. To stop display. In the first RT state or the third RT state, when the combination of symbols “Replay”, “Bell” and “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. That is, in this embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the normal state, a medal is paid out.

In the present embodiment, in the AT game (preparation section) in which the gaming state is the first RT state, the second bell notification effect for notifying the player of the second correct operation order is executed.
As a result, according to the present embodiment, in the AT game in which the gaming state is the first RT state, the gaming state can be shifted while paying out medals, so that the reduction of medals during AT gaming can be suppressed. it can. In addition, in an AT game in which the gaming state is the first RT state, the gaming state can be shifted by operating the stop switch 34 according to the second bell notification effect. Compared to the specification that uses a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination as a trigger for a transition (a so-called small part spill) that is displayed when the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the active winning line. The game (preparation zone) can be shortened. By these, it is possible to avoid as much as possible the complaints that the number of medals has not increased in spite of the shift to ART games.

Further, in the present embodiment, when winning the overlapping winning area related to the bell role such as the left bell A by the role lottery, each stop switch 34 (56, 56, 56) is operated in an operation order other than the first and second correct operation order. 57, 58), the combination of symbols corresponding to each of the first combination and the second combination is simultaneously stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. Thus, according to the present embodiment, the combination of symbols “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” can be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line only when operated in the second correct operation sequence. it can.
In the present embodiment, when the number of medals decreases in an AT game that is in a ready state for starting an ART game, the number of medals decreased in the AT game in the subsequent ART games is used as a condition. The counting of the number of games related to one set of ART games is started. Further, in this embodiment, even if the number of medals decreases in the AT game between sets, the number of medals reduced in the AT game between the sets in the subsequent ART games is compensated for by 1 in the ART game. Start counting the number of games related to the set.

As a result, according to the present embodiment, since the number of medals reduced in AT gaming is compensated in a way that is visible to the player, the stress on the decrease in medals during AT gaming can be eliminated, and ART It is possible to prevent as much as possible the dissatisfaction that medals have not increased in spite of the transition to gaming.
(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the first embodiment, the game state shifts to the normal state by a combination of “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” symbols that do not correspond to any combination. In the present embodiment, The point of transition is different depending on the combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the combination. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols of “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Replay” is not a game state transition condition. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, the detailed description thereof will be simplified, and the second embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on the differences. .

(Role)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a combination of symbols of “Replay” (“Blue 7”, “Red 7” or “Watermelon”) and “Replay” (combination of transition symbols) as a small role Is provided with a special combination (second specific combination). For this special combination, 12 pieces are set as a dividend (payout number).
(Role drawing table)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a special combination is further associated with each of the overlapping winning areas related to the bell combination such as the left bell A (at least the first specific combination and the second specific combination). A lottery is performed so that there may be duplicate wins).

(Stop control means 120)
In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 34. It has become.
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 120 is assigned the first correct answer as shown in FIG. 14 in the game won in the overlapping winning area related to the bell role such as the left bell A by the role lottery. When each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the order of operations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4 (specific effective winning line). When the rotation of the rotating reel 45 is stopped and each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the assigned second correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is won in the middle stage. The rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped so as to be stopped and displayed on the line L1, and each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in an operation order other than the assigned first and second correct operation order. Is operated, it corresponds to the first role. The combination of symbols so that the combination of symbols corresponding to and second roles as stopped and displayed on the middle pay line L1 is stopped and displayed on the V-winning line L4, to stop the rotation of the rotary reel 45.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on the V-shaped winning line L4, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is displayed. Will not be stopped on any active pay line. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop control means 120, when the stop switch 34 is operated in the first correct operation sequence in the game in which at least the bell role and the special role are won by the role lottery, The combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is stopped and displayed on a specific effective winning line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role (a combination of symbols for transition) is not stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. When the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and each stop switch 34 is operated in the second correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is displayed on the effective winning line in preference to the bell role. Thus, when the rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped and each stop switch 34 is operated in an operation sequence other than the first and second correct operation sequences, The rotation of the rotary reel 45 is stopped so that the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the specific effective pay line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is not stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

(Discharge control means 135)
In the present embodiment, the payout control unit 135 determines in advance according to the special combination when the stop symbol determination unit 130 determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination has been stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. The hopper unit 13 is controlled so that the received twelve medals are paid out.
(Game state transition control means 140)
In the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 140, in the first RT state or the third RT state, on the condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, Transition from the first RT state or the third RT state to the normal state.

(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the normal state, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the special combination. The same operational effects as the first embodiment are obtained.
In this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch 34. Depending on the operation timing (operation mode) of 34, it may be configured such that it can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. In this case, as the second bell notification effect, it is possible to notify the player of the operation timing of the predetermined stop switch 34 (design to be stopped and displayed) together with the second correct answer operation order.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of payouts for the special combination is twelve, which is the same as that of the bell combination. However, the number is not limited to this and may be more than the bell combination or less than the bell combination. May be. When the number is set to be more than the number of bells, the payout rate during the preparation section can be made higher than when the number is set to the same number. Compared with the case where it is set to, it can be lowered. Further, it is desirable that the payout number of special roles be equal to or more than a specified number (three in the present embodiment) necessary for starting one game. If it does in this way, at the game in which the 2nd bell alerting effect was performed, at least medal will not decrease.

In this embodiment, as the small role, another role different from the special role is provided, and the number of payouts of the bell role and the special role is set to 6 each, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is effective. When stopped on the winning line, the combination of symbols corresponding to other winning combinations is also set to be stopped on the other effective winning lines at the same time. You may make it pay out. In this case, the number of payouts for the special combination and the other combination may not be the same, and the other combination may be a bell combination.
(Modification of stop display according to the operation sequence of stop switch 34)
A modified example of the stop control according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, the detailed description thereof will be simplified, and this modification will be described focusing on the differences.

For example, a plurality of overlapping winning areas related to the bell combination (first specific combination) are set. The symbol combinations corresponding to the bell combination are arranged so that they can be stopped and displayed simultaneously on a plurality of winning lines.
When each stop switch 34 is operated in the first correct operation sequence assigned to the selected overlapping winning area, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is made up of a plurality of effective winning lines (specific effective winning lines). Each stop switch 34 is displayed in the second correct answer operation sequence assigned to the selected overlapping winning area so that the combination of symbols that are stopped at the same time on the winning line) is not stopped on the active winning line. When (56, 57, 58) is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is on a different number of effective pay lines (other effective pay lines) than in the case of the first correct answer operation order, Or a combination of symbols that are the same number as the case of the first correct answer operation sequence, and at least one is stopped and displayed on a different effective pay line (other effective pay lines) and is transferred. When the stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in an operation order other than the correct operation order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell combination of the first correct answer is displayed. Set to stop display on the number of active pay lines that are fewer than in the operation order (so that they are not stopped on a specific active pay line), and to prevent the combination of symbols of transition from being stopped on the active pay lines. May be.

In this case, the overlapping winning area is set as an overlapping winning area of the bell combination and other small combinations corresponding to the combination of symbols to be transferred.
And if each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the second correct answer operation order assigned to the selected overlapping winning area, it corresponds to other small roles in preference to the bell role. It may be set so that the combination of symbols of the transition is stopped and displayed on the active winning line.
Also, for example, a plurality of overlapping winning areas are set for the bell combination and other small combinations that cannot be displayed in a stopped state on the effective winning line depending on the timing of operation of the stop switch 34. Also, the number of payouts is set to be the same for the bell combination and other combinations.

  When each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the first correct operation sequence assigned to the selected overlapping winning area, it corresponds to the bell role in preference to other roles. The combination of the selected symbols is stopped on the specific effective pay line and the combination of transferred symbols is not stopped on the effective pay line. When each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the operation order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell role is different from the specific effective pay line on the other effective pay lines in preference to other roles. When the stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in an operation sequence other than the correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols of the transition is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, and each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated. Of operation Even if it is set so that the combination of symbols corresponding to other roles is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, and the combination of transferred symbols is not stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, depending on the imming Good.

Further, in this case, the overlapping winning area is set as an overlapping winning area of a bell combination, another combination, and a specific small combination corresponding to the combination of symbols to be transferred.
Then, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in the second correct answer operation order assigned to the selected overlapping winning area, a specific role is given priority over the bell role and other roles. You may set so that the combination of symbols of transition corresponding to the small combination may be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line.
In addition, in this case, when each stop switch 34 (56, 57, 58) is operated in an operation sequence other than the correct operation sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to other combinations is displayed in a stop on the effective winning line. When it is not possible to do so, it is set so that a blank symbol that is a combination of symbols that does not correspond to any combination and that is a predetermined symbol combination that is predetermined is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

In the first RT state or the third RT state, the game state is set so as to shift to the normal state even when this blank symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. That is, when the combination of symbols for transition or the blank symbol is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, the game state is set to transition to the normal state.
With this setting, after the end of the ART game, when the stop switch 34 is operated in the second correct operation order, or when each stop switch 34 is operated in an operation order other than the correct operation order. When the blank symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, the gaming state can be shifted from the third RT state to the normal state. This makes it possible to shift the gaming state to an appropriate gaming state (the gaming state intended by the designer) sooner after the end of the ART game, as compared with the above-described embodiment, and the play rate is preferably increased. To be able to design.

(Other embodiments)
In the following, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, the detailed description thereof will be simplified, and the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences.
In the embodiment described above, the operation order of the first and second correct answers assigned to the overlapping winning area relating to one bell combination is different for the stop switch 34 related to the first operation. The same thing may be sufficient. For example, for the left bell A, an operation order “left → middle → right” is assigned as the first correct operation order, and an operation order “left → right → middle” is assigned as the second correct operation order. You may do it.

In the above-described embodiment, the first bell notification effect may be executed in an AT game (preparation zone) in which the game state is the first RT state. In this case, the length of the preparation section can be adjusted to some extent depending on how many times the winning combination of the bell combination is won in the second bell notification effect. For example, when an AT game in which the gaming state is the first RT state is set so that the payout rate is 100% or more, this increases the section advantageous to the player.
Further, in this case, according to a set value (for example, 1 to 6) that determines the payout rate, it is determined how many times the second bell notification effect is executed at the time of winning the overlapping winning area related to the bell combination. You may make it do. For example, it is possible to make it easier for the second bell notification effect to be executed at the time of winning the overlapping winning area related to the first bell role as the setting value (for example, 6) is higher. In this way, the player can guess the set value.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the normal state as a result of the stop switch 34 being operated without following the first bell notification effect in the ART game where the game number counter is larger than the predetermined threshold value, Although the AT state is terminated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state shifts to the normal state (falls), the AT state is continued, and then the replay C notification effect is executed so that the gaming state shifts (returns) to the third RT state. You may make it return. In this case, the difference number of medals may be counted in the fallen normal state and may be compensated after the return.

In the above-described embodiments, the ART game is “advantageous game”, but the advantageous game is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an AT game or an RT game.
In the embodiment described above, the AT game is the “preparation section”, but the preparation section is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an RT game.
Further, in the embodiment described above, the combination of symbols for transition is a transition condition from the first RT state or the third RT state to the normal state, but is not limited to this. In the embodiment, any transition condition in the process of transitioning to the third RT state) may be used. For example, the transition condition from the normal state to the third RT state can be set.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes modifications and improvements in a range where the object of the present invention can be achieved. In the present invention, the above-described embodiments can be appropriately combined or rearranged.

10 Slot machine (game machine) 13 Hopper unit (dispensing device)
33 Start switch 34 Stop switch
45 rotating reel
100 Role lottery means 120 Stop control means
135 Dispensing control means 170 Notification effect executing means

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around,
A start switch for starting the rotation of all rotating reels,
A stop switch provided for each rotating reel and for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel;
A role lottery means for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles including a specific role ;
Stop control means for stopping the rotation of the rotating reel at an appropriate position based on the result of the role lottery and the rotating position of the corresponding rotating reel at the time when the stop switch is operated;
A payout control means for controlling payout of game media by the payout device,
As a game,
A game that is started through a preparation section in which game media can be reduced, and has an advantageous game in which game media can be increased,
A game machine formed so that the combination of symbols of transition during the preparation section is stopped and displayed on the active winning line, so that the transition to advantageous games can be performed thereafter.
The specific role is a role in which game media is paid out by the payout control means,
In the case where a plurality of winning combinations including a specific winning combination are won by combination lottery, the stop operation sequence of the stop switch is set to the correct answer only for the first operation position corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations. A correct answer order and a second correct answer order in which the correct answers of the first and second operation positions are set;
The stop control means
In games where multiple winnings including specific roles are won by role lottery,
When the stop operation order matches the first correct answer order corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specified combination is stopped on the effective winning line and the transition symbol Stop the rotation of the rotating reel so that the combination is not stopped on the active winning line,
When the stop operation order matches the second correct answer order corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specified combination is stopped on the active winning line and the transition symbol Stop the spinning reel so that the combination is stopped on the active winning line,
A game characterized by comprising a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the player of the second correct answer order when a plurality of roles including a specific role are won by a role lottery during the preparation section. Machine. The combination of symbols for transition is a combination of symbols that does not correspond to any role,
The stop control means
In a game where at least a specific role is won by a role lottery,
When the stop switch is operated in the first correct answer sequence, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed on the specific effective pay line, and the combination of symbols to be transferred is stopped on the effective pay line. Stop the rotation of the rotating reel so that it is not displayed,
When the stop switch is operated in the second correct answer order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed on another effective winning line different from the specific effective winning line, and 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to stop the rotation of the rotary reel so that the combination is stopped and displayed on the effective pay line.

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