JP6131422B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (formal name: revolving type gaming machine) having a plurality of reels whose symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface, generally called a slot machine, is known. In this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed and a plurality of reels rotate in response to a player's start operation. Further, with the player's stop operation as a trigger, the plurality of reels stop in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. When the symbol combination of the plurality of stopped reels is a symbol combination indicating a winning combination, a game medium (medal) corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, in this type of gaming machine, the minimum time (specified time) required for one game is determined so that the player cannot insert excessive medals at a certain time. Therefore, for example, if the time from the start of reel rotation of the previous game to the start of reel rotation of the current game is less than this specified time, in this type of gaming machine, for example, even if the player performs a start operation, the reel does not rotate, Alternatively, the stop operation cannot be performed. In this way, the time during which the progress of the game temporarily stops even if a start operation or a stop operation is performed is a so-called wait time.

  In the wait time, for example, even if the player performs a start operation, the reel does not rotate or cannot be stopped. Accordingly, since the game does not proceed as the player thinks, the wait time may stress the player and cause the player to lose the willingness to play the game. In view of such a problem, several techniques have been conventionally proposed. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for displaying an effect screen peculiar to a wait time (corresponding to a wait time) on a liquid crystal display. Other techniques relating to the wait time include, for example, techniques described in Patent Documents 2 to 4.

JP 2002-126172 A JP 2007-252558 A JP 2008-178448 A JP 2005-111087 A

  According to the prior art that displays the effect screen peculiar to the wait time on the liquid crystal display during the wait time, it is possible to reduce the player's stress compared to the case where no effect is performed during the wait time. However, the effect screen peculiar to the wait time is an effect screen specially prepared for the purpose of literally displaying during the wait time. In other words, the above-described prior art merely executes an effect that is not executed unless the wait time is generated, in other words, an effect that was not necessary for the progress of the game. In addition, the player may perform a stop operation or the like during the wait time without waiting for the wait time, but the stop operation or the like during the wait time is a wasteful operation for proceeding with the game. The player feels most stressed that the game does not proceed as expected in the wait time, and this point has not been improved by the above-described conventional technology, and the gameability is poor.

  An object of the present invention is to improve game playability in a wait time of a gaming machine.

  In the present invention, in order to solve the above-described problem, when an operation is performed during the wait time, a predetermined effect to be executed after the wait time has elapsed is advanced.

  More specifically, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface, a start operation unit for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and the plurality of reels being rotated. An operation means for accepting an operation from a player, including at least a stop operation part for individually stopping; an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether a winning combination is triggered by an operation on the start operation part; and the start operation A reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels when triggered by an operation on the part, and a reel control means for stopping the reels being rotated in a manner corresponding to a lottery result by the internal lottery means when triggered by an operation for the stop operation part; and the internal lottery The effect control means for determining the effect according to the result of the internal lottery by the means and executing the determined effect, and when the time required for one game is less than the specified time, the reel control Weight processing means for temporarily stopping the progress of the game by controlling the stage, and the effect control means performs a predetermined operation on the operating means during the wait time during which the progress of the game temporarily stops. If it is, the predetermined effect to be executed after the wait time elapses is executed in advance during the wait time.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, an effect that is executed even if the wait time does not occur, in other words, an effect that is performed as the game progresses, is executed in advance with a predetermined operation as a trigger. Therefore, the predetermined operation performed without waiting for the wait time is not wasted, and the predetermined operation can be effectively utilized. Thereby, the player can feel that the game is progressing as expected by the player even during the wait time, and the loss of willingness to play the game can be prevented. In addition, the playability can be improved as compared with the conventional technique in which the user feels stress without proceeding as desired.

  The predetermined effect executed after the elapse of the wait time is an effect determined by the effect control means in accordance with the result of the internal lottery regardless of the occurrence of the wait time. The effects include various effects expressed by sound, light, video, and the like. In the present invention, on the condition that the wait time is generated and a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during the wait time, the effect determined according to the result of the internal lottery is executed in advance. The operation means may be anything that accepts an operation from the player, and includes things other than the start operation section and the stop operation section. The predetermined operation is an operation corresponding to each operation unit constituting the operation means. The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation for starting rotation of the reel and an operation for stopping the reel. The predetermined effect can be executed in advance in association with such a predetermined operation. That is, an effect determined according to the result of the internal lottery on the condition that a predetermined operation is performed during the wait time, and the effect previously associated with the predetermined operation is executed in advance.

  Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the effect control means performs a step-up effect in which the effect contents are changed stepwise, the effect control means performs the predetermined operation during the wait time. In this case, the step-up effect as a default effect that is executed after the wait time has elapsed may be executed ahead of schedule.

Various effects are included in the default effects, but the present invention is a mode in which a step-up effect is executed as the default effects. In the present invention, the step-up effect is executed in response to a predetermined operation during the wait time. Therefore, the player can obtain an effect of the step-up effect during the wait time, for example, expectation that some role may have been won. Further, as described above, the step-up effect is such that the content of the effect changes step by step. Therefore, conventionally, the player can be motivated to perform further operations during the wait time when the operations have been wasted, that is, to confirm the next stage effect. . In the present invention, when the predetermined operation is continuously performed during the wait time, the step-up effect is executed step by step in advance in conjunction with the predetermined operation performed continuously. Also good. Thereby, even if a predetermined operation is continuously performed during the wait time, any predetermined operation is not wasted. Therefore, the player can have a willingness to further perform a predetermined operation and confirm the next stage effect.

  Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined effect executed after the wait time elapses, the effect control means executes the predetermined effect after the wait time elapses when the predetermined effect is executed forward during the wait time. An additional effect different from the effect may be executed.

  Here, in the present invention, when the effect is executed ahead of time during the wait time, an additional effect different from the default effect may be executed after the wait time has elapsed. Since the additional effect is an effect that is not executed unless the effect is advanced, the effect is further diversified by executing the additional effect. Thereby, after the wait time elapses, the player can play the game without being bored.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the case where the effect control unit performs a step-up effect in which the content of the effect is changed in stages, the effect control unit further performs the step-up effect with the additional effect. You may make it improve and perform as an effect of development.

  The present invention is an aspect of performing an effect that develops a step-up effect as an additional effect. By stepping up the step-up effect and executing it as a development effect, the step-up effect can be made more interesting. As a result, the degree of expectation when the step-up effect is executed can be further increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the internal lottery means determines a combination with a pushing order in which the pushing order of the stop operation unit is set by the internal lottery, and the effect control means has a combination with the pushing order. When performing a correct answer or an incorrect answer effect in the actual pressing order of the stop operation unit, when the stop operation is performed in the predetermined pressing order as the predetermined operation during the wait time, The actual push order correct answer or incorrect answer effect as a default effect executed after the elapse of the wait time may be executed ahead of schedule.

  In the present invention, when a combination with a pressing order is determined by the internal lottery, the actual effect of the correct pressing order or incorrect answer is executed ahead of schedule. Therefore, the player can confirm the correct answer or the incorrect answer in the pushing order during the wait time. Therefore, after the wait time has elapsed, the player can perform an operation in consideration of the correct answer or the incorrect answer in the pressing order confirmed during the wait time. If the correct answer in the push order has already been confirmed, the player may perform an operation according to the correct push order. In addition, even if the correct answer of the push order has not been confirmed, since the push order of the incorrect answer has already been confirmed, the player can operate in a push order other than the push order of the incorrect answer after the wait time has elapsed. Good. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the accuracy rate of the pushing order after the wait time has elapsed. In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to add a new element of technical intervention such as improving the game motivation during the wait time and improving the correct answer rate of the pushing order.

Here, the present invention may be specified as a program that realizes the processing executed by the gaming machine described above, or a computer-readable recording medium that records such a program. In this case, the function can be provided by causing a computer or the like to read and execute the program of the recording medium. Note that a computer-readable recording medium is a recording medium that accumulates information such as data and programs by electrical, magnetic, optical, mechanical, or chemical action and can be read from a computer or the like. Say. The program is not only a game machine program, but also a program for functioning as a game machine by being incorporated in a commercial or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, or the like. Including.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game performance during the wait time of the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of the reel of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the winning area of the double combination in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the basic processing performed with the game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a step-up effect. It is a figure explaining the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time performed with the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart (1) of the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time that is executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart (2) of the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart (3) of the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time that is executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart (4) of the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time that is executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart (5) of the effect process (step-up effect) during the wait time that is executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the effect process (push order challenge effect) in the wait time performed with the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect process (push order challenge effect) during the wait time executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the gaming machine described below is an example, and the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine described below.

<Appearance configuration>
The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a box-shaped housing 5 including a storage box 2, a front upper door 3, and a front lower door 4. The housing 5 is provided below the reel unit 310 (see FIG. 3) including the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3, and as a payout device for medals (game media). Hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 3), CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM for controlling the operation of the gaming machine
A control board 100 (see FIG. 3) including Random Access Memory is accommodated.

The front upper door 3 and the front lower door 4 can be opened and closed individually. The front upper door 3 is provided with a display window 6, a game information display unit 7, a liquid crystal display 8, and a speaker SP1. The front lower door 4 is provided with various operation means, a medal insertion slot 9, a medal payout slot 10, a medal tray 11, an ashtray 12, and a speaker SP2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310 has 21 regions (each region is referred to as a “frame”) with a constant interval on the outer peripheral surface. ). In each frame, one of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor as a reel driving means, and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit) by controlling the number of pulses and the pulse width of the drive pulse of the step motor. It is. As a result, in the gaming machine 1, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotationally driven by the step motor in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board 100 (see FIG. 3). When the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board 100, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped as the rotation of the step motor is stopped.

  In addition, referring to the arrangement of the symbols, in this embodiment, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the black 7 symbol “black 7” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. ”, Bell symbol“ bell ”, watermelon symbol A“ watermelon A ”, watermelon symbol B“ watermelon B ”, replay symbol“ RP ”, and dummy symbol“ DUM ”. The bell can be pulled in regardless of the operation order or timing of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the watermelon A and the watermelon B are arranged so as to be missed. Further, the bell and the watermelon A or the watermelon B are not simultaneously displayed on the effective line for one reel (for example, the first reel R1) due to the relationship between the symbol interval and the effective lines L1 to L5. On the other hand, the bell, the watermelon A, and the watermelon B are arranged such that when one of the symbols is aimed, the other is always within the pull-in range. In addition, the watermelon A and the watermelon B are related to the symbol interval and the effective lines L1 to L5. When one reel is operated at an operation timing that allows one of the reels to be drawn onto the effective lines L1 to L5, the other is the effective line. The symbols are arranged so that they cannot be drawn from L1 to L5. Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the payout numbers of the correct answer combination and the illegal answer combination are set to be the same.

  The display window 6 is a window for the player to visually recognize the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) are visible through the display window 6 from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, as the display positions for visually recognizing the symbols through the display window 6, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are provided with an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage, respectively. Further, effective lines L1 to L5 are set according to combinations of symbol display positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The effective line L1 is a combination of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. The effective line L2 is a combination of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. The effective line L3 includes a combination of the middle stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the middle stage of the third reel R3. The effective line L4 is a combination of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. The effective line L5 is a combination of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3.

Further, the game result is determined based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 in the display window 6. When the symbol combination on the effective lines L1 to L5 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320 as winning the combination. In the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the specified number of insertions is three. The effective lines L1 to L5 are set by inserting a predetermined number of medals. The specified number of throws can be changed according to the gaming state. Further, when a plurality of types of specified input numbers are set, the numbers and types of the effective lines L1 to L5 may be different depending on the specified input numbers.

  The game information display unit 7 is provided below the display window 6 and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The game information display unit 7 is exemplified by an LED, a lamp, and a 7-segment display.

  The liquid crystal display 8 is provided above the display window 6 and displays various effects according to the gaming state. For example, the liquid crystal display 8 displays various images (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game. Effects in the present invention (for example, step-up effects, effects of winning results, and additional effects) are also displayed on the liquid crystal display 8.

  The speaker SP1 is provided on both sides of the liquid crystal display and performs various effects according to the gaming state. The speaker SP1 outputs various sounds for assisting the game and for exciting the game. The sound output from the speaker SP1 is also included in one aspect of the effect of the present invention.

  The operation means receives an operation from the player and includes a bet button 13, a start lever 14, and a first stop button B1 to a third stop button B3. The bet button 13 is provided on the left side of the front lower door 4 (left side as viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1), and accepts an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. The start lever 14 is provided below the bet button 13 and accepts an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The start lever 14 corresponds to a start operation unit of the present invention. The first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are provided at approximately the same height as the start lever 14 and in the vicinity of the center of the front lower door 4, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by a step motor. An operation that triggers each stop is accepted. The first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 correspond to the stop operation unit of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the stop button B1 that stops the first reel R1, the stop button B2 that stops the second reel R2, A stop button B3 for stopping the third reel R3 is included.

  The medal slot 9 is provided on the upper right side of the front lower door 4 and accepts medal insertion. The medal payout port 10 is provided at the lower center of the front lower door 4 and pays out the number of medals according to the game result. The medal tray 11 is provided below the medal payout port 10 and accommodates medals paid out from the medal payout port 10. Speakers SP <b> 2 are provided on both sides of the medal payout opening 10. The speaker SP2 outputs various sounds for assisting the game or for boosting the game, like the speaker SP1 provided on both sides of the liquid crystal display 8. An ashtray 12 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 11.

<Control board>
Next, the control board 100 that controls the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. The control board 100 includes a main board 110 and a sub board 120. An input device 200, an output device 300, and a rendering device 400 are electrically connected to the control board 100.

The input device 200 includes a medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, and a stop switch 240. The medal insertion switch 210 detects the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 and outputs a signal corresponding to the number of medals inserted. The bet switch 220 detects that the bet button 13 has been operated (pressed), and outputs a signal indicating that the bet button 13 has been operated. The start switch 230 detects that the start lever 14 has been operated, and outputs a signal indicating that the start lever 14 has been operated. The stop switch 240 detects that the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been operated (pressed), and outputs a signal indicating that the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 has been operated. .

  The output device 300 includes a reel unit 310 and a hopper unit 320. As described above, the reel unit 310 includes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and the step motor. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor as a reel driving means, and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. The hopper unit 320 pays out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 includes a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 manages the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on a signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. When credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits (credits) stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M. The number of medals) is added to the payout number to virtually pay out medals.

  The rendering device 400 includes a display device 330 and an audio device 340. The display device 330 includes the liquid crystal display 8. The acoustic device 340 includes a speaker SP1 and a speaker SP2.

The main board 110 receives signals from the input device 200 such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, and the stop switch 240, and performs various calculations for executing the game. Operation control of output devices such as the unit 310 and the hopper unit 320 is performed. The sub-board 120 receives the signal sent from the main board 110, performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game, and based on the calculation results, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340, etc. Operation control of the rendering device 400 is performed. The functions of each board such as the main board 110 and the sub board 120 include various processors (CPU (Central Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processing), etc.), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit, gate array, etc.), ROM
(Read Only Memory, an example of an information storage medium) or hardware such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), or software including a given program stored in advance in a ROM or the like.

<< Details of main board >>
The main board 110 includes an insertion acceptance unit 105, a random number generation unit 107, an internal lottery unit 125, a reel control unit 130, a winning determination unit 140, a payout control unit 150, a replay processing unit 160, a game state transition control unit 170, and a replay probability variation. Means 172, wait processing means 174, communication control means 176, and main memory 190M are provided.

The insertion accepting unit 105 performs a process of permitting a game start operation with respect to the start lever 14 based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the predetermined number of insertions or the depression of the bet button 13. That is, the insertion accepting unit 105 performs a process of permitting a game start operation on the start lever 14 based on a signal from the medal insertion switch 210 or a signal from the bet switch 220. In the gaming machine 1, the pressing operation of the start lever 14 is an opportunity for starting the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and an opportunity for executing the internal lottery. In the gaming machine 1, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 9, the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion accepting unit 105 generates a predetermined number of insertions according to the gaming state. As a limit, the inserted medal is set to the inserted state. When medals exceeding the predetermined number of medals are inserted into the medal slot 9, medals exceeding the three medals are stored as credit medals in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M. . When the bet button 13 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine 1, the bet switch 220 is activated. Along with this, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the credited medal to the insertion state by limiting the prescribed number of insertions to three.

  The random number generation means 107 generates a lottery random value. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 125 performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a signal (also referred to as a start signal) from a start switch 230 that is activated by the player pressing the start lever 14. The internal lottery means 125 performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191M of the main memory 190M. In the gaming machine 1, the internal lottery table storage unit 191M stores four types of internal lottery tables A to E as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), replay (replay A to D), duplicate combination (1 to 3), small combination (watermelon A) , Watermelon B, Bell) and Big Bonus (BB1, BB2) are associated with each other. In FIG. 4, the duplicate combination is simplified. The details of the duplicate combination will be described with reference to an example of the winning area of the duplicate combination shown in FIG. 5B described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, replay A, replay B, replay C, and replay D are prepared as replays. Here, FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination, and the symbol combinations of various replays are also described in FIG. 5A. In these various replays, as shown in FIG. 4, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that there is a case where the winning combination is repeated. The replay overlap pattern in the internal lottery table A includes replays A and B overlapping, replays A, B, and C overlapping, replays A, B, and D overlapping, and replays A and C overlapping. In this case, the cases where replays A and D overlap and the cases where replays A, C and D overlap are included. In the internal lottery table B, the internal lottery table C, and the internal lottery table D, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that there is a case where the replay A alone wins.

In the gaming machine 1, as a small part, a watermelon A, a watermelon B (when it is not necessary to distinguish between the watermelon A and the watermelon B, simply called “watermelon”) and a bell are prepared. In each of the internal lottery tables A to E, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that there is a case where the watermelon and the bell win in duplicate. Here, FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning area for overlapping roles. In the present embodiment, the duplicated roles (small roles with a pushing order) are associated with each other so that watermelon A, watermelon B, and bell are won in duplicate. Specifically, if the push order is correct, the bell will always win, and if the push order is incorrect, watermelon may be missed. Details of the stop control according to the pressing order will be described later. Note that a duplicate combination other than the duplicate combination 1, the duplicate combination 2, and the duplicate combination 3 may be provided. In this case, in order to increase the number of patterns in which watermelon A, watermelon B, and bell are won in duplicate, more winning areas may be set.

  Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, in the gaming machine 1, there are a normal state, a bonus establishment state, and a bonus state as the gaming state (internal lottery state). Further, in the gaming machine 1, the replay low probability state A, the replay low probability state B (first game state, specific game state, specific game section), replay low probability state C, and replay high probability state are further selected as replay lottery states. A (second game state), replay high probability state B, and replay no lottery state can be set. In the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery tables A to E is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state and the replay lottery state.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation means 107 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191M of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine 1, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192M of the main memory 190M.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next and subsequent games until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state for the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. And a lottery flag (carry-over impossible flag) to be reset. There are big bonuses BB1 and BB2 (hereinafter referred to simply as big bonus or BB when there is no need to distinguish between big bonuses BB1 and BB2) as the role associated with the former carry-over possible flag. Other combinations (for example, small combination, replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossibility flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a big bonus is won by internal lottery, a process is carried out in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the won big bonus is carried forward until the won big bonus is won. The internal lottery means 125 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a role other than the big bonus (for example, small role, replay) even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus lottery flag is carried over, when a role other than the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the big bonus lottery flag and the internal lottery already won The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of combinations including the lottery flags of the combinations other than the big bonus won in are set in the winning state.

The reel control unit 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 when the start lever 14 is pressed. Specifically, the reel control means 130 uses the step motor to move the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when the player depresses the start lever 14. Drive to rotate. Further, the reel control means 130 corresponds to the reel that is rotating in a state where the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has reached a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). Control is performed to permit the pressing operation (stop operation) of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, and the lottery flag is set for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor ( Control to stop according to the result of the internal lottery. The pressing operation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is an example of the predetermined operation of the present invention.

  In addition, the reel control unit 130 stops the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotating in a manner corresponding to the lottery result when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. Specifically, the player presses the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 in a state where the pressing operation (stop operation) on the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is permitted (validated). Thus, when the stop switch 240 is activated, a reel stop signal from the stop switch 240 is input to the reel control means 130. Based on this reel stop signal, the reel control means 130 stops the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310, thereby stopping each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. To control. That is, the reel control means 130 stops the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. The position is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position. In the gaming machine 1, pressing the first stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the second stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2. Pressing the 3 stop button B3 corresponds to the stop operation of the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine 1, when the pressing order of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  In the gaming machine 1, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pressed within 190 ms from the time when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. The control state is set to stop the rotating first reel R1 to third reel R3 corresponding to any of the buttons B3. That is, the stop positions of the rotating first reel R1 to third reel R3 are from when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed until the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop. The required number of frames is determined in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130, when the symbol is within a predetermined range, the stop button that has been pressed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on the effective lines L1 to L5. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to. The case where the symbol is within a predetermined range means that on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating first reel R1 to third reel R3 corresponding to the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 where the pressing operation is performed, The symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the winning determination line when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. This is the case. Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop position of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotating by logic calculation (logic calculation process) and the stop control table storage unit 193M of the storage unit 190. A process (table reference process) for determining the stop positions of the rotating first reel R1 to the third reel R3 with reference to the stored stop control table is performed.

In the logic calculation process, the first reels R1 to R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel R3. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates in accordance with the result of the internal lottery or the pressed detection position. In this case, when there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later. Thereby, when the stop position is determined by the logic calculation process, it is not necessary to determine the stop position by the table reference process. As a result, when designing the stop control table, it is possible to improve the development environment of the gaming machine by the amount that does not require detailed verification work for all data.

  In the gaming machine 1, priorities are determined in the order of “replay (replays A to D)> small role (watermelon A, watermelon B, bell)> big bonus (BB1, BB2)”. In the logic operation processing, when the lottery flags regarding two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the stop including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having the lower priority order according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a higher priority than the position candidate is higher. When multiple types of replays are won in the internal lottery, the highest priority stop position in the logic calculation process for determining the stop position for at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The priority is determined so that there are a plurality of candidates.

  In the logic calculation process, a so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidates for the reel stop position. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain reel stop position candidates so as not to stop.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor. Therefore, the reel control unit 130 determines the rotation angle (step motor of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index) based on the reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one rotation. By calculating the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage unit 193M of the main memory 190M determines which position is the stop position. Is determined by referring to the stop control table stored in the table.

  In the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the press detection position that is the position of the reel at the operation time of the stop switch 240 (the time when the pressing operation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is detected). And the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the pressing detection position to the actual stop position is set. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

Here, the stop control according to the winning area of the overlapping combination in FIG. 5B will be described. For example, when the winning area of the duplicate combination 1 is won, when the first stop button B1 is first pressed, the stop control is performed so that the bell is pulled in the first reel R1. The bell is arranged so that it can be pulled in regardless of the timing of the pressing operation. Therefore, the bell is also applied to the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 regardless of the pressing order of the second stop button B2 and the third stop button B3. The stop control that pulls in is performed. As a result, Bell wins. The above is stop control at the time of a correct answer. On the other hand, when the second stop button B2 or the third stop button B3 is first pressed, stop control is performed so that the retractable watermelon among the watermelon A or watermelon B that is selected in duplicate is displayed. Thereafter, when a stop button is pressed other than the stop button that was initially pressed at a timing when the watermelon can be won, the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if the watermelon is not ready for winning, the watermelon does not win. The above is stop control at the time of an incorrect answer.

  For example, when the winning area of the duplicate combination 2 is won, when the second stop button B2 is pressed first, stop control is performed so that the bell is pulled in the second reel R2. Since the bell is arranged so as to be pulled in regardless of the timing of the pressing operation, the bell wins regardless of the pressing order of the first stop button B1 and the third stop button B1. The above is stop control in the case of a correct answer. On the other hand, when the second stop button B2 or the third stop button B3 is first pressed, the stop control at the time of the incorrect answer described above is performed.

  For example, when the winning area of the duplicate combination 3 is won, when the third stop button B3 is first pressed, the stop control is performed so that the third reel R3 pulls the bell. Since the bell is arranged so as to be pulled in regardless of the timing of the pressing operation, the bell wins regardless of the pressing order of the first stop button B1 and the second stop button B2. The above is stop control in the case of a correct answer. On the other hand, when the first stop button B1 or the second stop button B2 is pressed first, the stop control at the time of the incorrect answer described above is performed.

  When the time required for one game is less than the specified time, the weight processing unit 174 controls the reel control unit 130 to temporarily stop the progress of the game. Specifically, the weight processing unit 174 first measures the operation interval of the start lever 14. Then, when the start lever 14 is pressed, if the operation interval has not reached a predetermined minimum time (specified time, for example, 4.1 seconds), the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated. The start of driving is suspended until the specified time has elapsed. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, the reel control means 130 is configured such that when the start lever 14 is pressed, the first reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are operated on the condition that the operation interval of the start lever 14 has passed a specified time. The rotation driving of the reel R3 is started. In the present embodiment, the specified time is measured by the operation interval of the start lever 14, but the rotation drive start timing interval of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 may be measured as the specified time. Good. The time for which the progress of the game temporarily stops corresponds to the wait time in the present invention.

  In the wait time, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped as described above. Specifically, the start of reel rotation is delayed and the reel stop operation is also invalidated. That is, when it is not the wait time, the reel control unit 130 stops the rotating reels in a manner corresponding to the lottery result when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. However, during the wait time, the reel control means 130 executes a process of stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 even if the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. Disappear. That is, the invalidation of the stop operation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is realized by the reel control means 130 ignoring the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. Note that the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240 may not be input to the reel control means 130 during the wait time. As a result, the pressing operation to the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is not permitted (invalidated), and even if the player presses the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, the stop switch 240 becomes inoperable.

  The winning determination means 140 determines whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194M of the main memory 190M, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the valid lines L1 to L5 It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed in is a winning combination of a predetermined combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, a symbol combination of “red 7, red 7, red 7” or a symbol combination of “black 7, black 7, black 7” is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. If it is, it is determined that the big bonus BB1 has won. Further, when the symbol combination “BAR / BAR, BAR” is displayed on the effective line L on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that the big bonus BB2 has been won.

  Further, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that the replay A has won. When the symbol combination “Butterfly A / RP / RP” is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that Replay B has won. When the symbol combination “Butterfly B / RP / RP” is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that Replay C has won. When the symbol combination “BAR / BAR / RP” is displayed on the active lines L1 to L5, it is determined that the replay D has won. When the symbol combination of watermelon A and watermelon B is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that the watermelon has won a prize. When the symbol combination “bell bell bell” is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5, it is determined that the bell has won.

  In the gaming machine 1, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small combination wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process. Further, when the replay (replay A to replay D) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay processing.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when the small combination wins, the payout control means 150 determines the number of medals to be paid out in the game based on a predetermined payout for each combination as shown in FIG. 5A, and the determined payout Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 (payout device) to pay out medals corresponding to the number. As a result of the game, when replays A to D are won, no payout is set for replays A to D as shown in FIG. 5A. Therefore, the medal is not paid out from the hopper unit 320, and a process (0-sheet process) is performed in which 0 medals are formally paid out.

  When the replay (replays A to D) wins, the replay processing means 160 does not require insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game, and sets the same preparation state as the previous game (replay processing (regame) Process). In other words, in the gaming machine 1, when replay (replays A to D) is won, the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the medals (including credit medals) held by the player. A throw-in process is performed, and the next game start operation is accepted in a state in which the same effective lines L1 to L5 as the previous game are activated.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states (normal state, bonus establishment state, bonus state) having different internal lottery modes based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition. Perform migration control processing. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to any of the internal lottery tables A to C in which the big bonus is set as a lottery object among the internal lottery tables A to E shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, an internal lottery table referred to in the internal lottery in the normal state is selected according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first replay low probability state in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A, and the replay lottery state is the replay high probability in the normal state. In the state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B having a higher replay win probability than the internal lottery table A.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state (replay low-probability state C) that shifts when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery tables A to E shown in FIG. 4, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table E in which the winning probability of the small role is set to be the same as the normal state and the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target Is done.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus is won. When the symbol combination indicating the big bonus winning pattern is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to shift the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a symbol combination indicating a big bonus winning pattern is displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-replay lottery state, and the big bonus and replay (replay A to D) are excluded from the internal lottery targets in the internal lottery tables A to E shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E in which the winning probability of the combination is set higher than the internal lottery tables A to E. That is, in the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state or the bonus establishment state in that the small role is won more frequently than the other game states.

  In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game. When a medal exceeding a predetermined payout limit (for example, 350 when the big bonus BB1 wins, 48 when the big bonus BB2 wins) is paid out according to the type of the bonus that has been won, the gaming state The transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The replay probability changing means 172 performs control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. In the gaming machine 1, as the replay lottery state, the replay no lottery state excluded from the replay internal lottery, the replay low probability state A in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the replay low probability state B, replay low probability state C, and replay high probability state A and replay high probability state B in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.5 can be set. As shown in FIG. 6, the replay probability changing means 172 changes the replay winning probability in the internal lottery by changing the replay lottery state.

  Specifically, the replay probability variation means 172 sets the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state A as an initial state, and displays that the predetermined second special symbol combination is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. As a condition, the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B.

Further, the replay probability changing means 172 triggers that the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B, and has a value corresponding to the number of games for 40 times in the RT (replay time) end determination counter 195M of the main memory 190M ( For example, 40) is written. Then, the replay probability changing means 172 is a value corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M triggered by the pressing operation of the start lever 14 every time a game in the replay low probability state B is performed. Decrement update to reduce production (for example, 1) is performed. When the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the replay probability changing unit 172 returns the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state A.

  Further, when the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A, the replay probability is obtained when the symbol combination indicating the replay B winning, that is, the replay B winning pattern is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. The changing means 172 sets the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state B. In addition, when the predetermined first special symbol combination is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 in the replay high probability state B, the replay probability changing means 172 returns the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state A.

  The replay probability changing means 172 receives a big bonus when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state A, the replay low probability state B, the replay high probability state A, or the replay high probability state B. Then, the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state C. Further, when the big bonus is won in the game in which the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B, the replay probability changing means 172 indicates that the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M has not reached the threshold value. Also, the replay lottery state is changed to the replay low probability state C. Further, the replay probability changing means 172 resets the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M to the initial initial value (for example, 0).

  Further, when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state C and the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, the replay probability changing means 172 sets the replay lottery state to the replay no lottery state. . Further, the replay probability changing means 172 returns the replay lottery state from the non-replay lottery state to the replay low probability state A when the bonus state ends.

  Further, when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state A, the replay probability changing means 172 displays the replay lottery state when the first special symbol combination is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. Set to replay high probability state A.

  The communication control means 176 controls the transmission of signals to the sub-board 120, the hall computer which is an external device (computer which centrally manages gaming machines installed in the game hall), and the data counter (installed in the gaming hall). Control is performed to transmit a signal to a device that is individually connected to each gaming machine and displays information related to the gaming history of the gaming machine). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only one-way communication from the main board 110 to the sub board 120 is possible between the main board 110 and the sub board 120.

<< Details of Sub-board >>
Next, the sub-board 120 will be described. Sub-board 120 includes effect control means 180 and sub-memory 190S.

  The effect control means 180 causes the liquid crystal display 8 as the display device 330 to execute a display effect based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 191S of the sub memory 190S, or the speaker SP1 as the acoustic device 340. Control for causing the speaker SP2 to perform an acoustic effect is performed. For example, the effect control means 180 may use a lamp or LED in response to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on the bet button 13, the start lever 14, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, or a change in gaming state. Is turned on or blinked, the display content of the liquid crystal display 8 is changed, or the sound is output from the speakers SP1 and SP2, thereby controlling the execution of effects for exciting the game or assisting the game. .

  For example, when the stop control at the time of correct answer is executed, the effect control means 180 executes the effect of “correct answer”. In addition, when the stop control at the time of incorrect answer is executed, the effect control means 180 executes the effect of “incorrect answer”.

  Further, the effect control means 180 sets an AT flag in the effect flag storage means 192S of the sub memory 190S based on a predetermined condition, and sets the effect state to an AT (assist time) state. For example, the effect control unit 180 uses the state communication signal transmitted from the main board 110 as a trigger to the effect flag storage unit when the gaming state has shifted from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A. It is determined whether or not a flag is set. When the AT flag is set, the effect control unit 180 records a value (for example, 40) that reaches the number of games for 40 times in the AT end determination counter of the sub memory 190S. In addition, the effect control unit 180 ends the AT state by clearing the AT flag when the end condition for the AT state is satisfied. For example, each time the game is played, the effect control means 180 starts decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 194S. Then, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 194S reaches an initial value (for example, 0), the effect control unit 180 ends the AT state. If the big bonus is won in the internal lottery when the production state is the AT state, the production control unit 180 determines that the forced termination condition is satisfied, terminates the AT state, and stores the value stored in the AT end determination counter 194S. Is reset to 0, which is the initial value.

  In the AT state, the effect control means 180 causes the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute an effect that notifies the type of the small role won in the internal lottery. For example, the effect control means 180 causes the liquid crystal display 8 to display an effect image for informing the types of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 that should be pressed first in order to win the selected small role. Instead of the display on the liquid crystal display 8, or together with the display on the liquid crystal display 8, sound for informing the type of the stop button may be output from the speaker SP1 or the speaker SP2.

  In this embodiment, the game section in which the production state is set to the AT state and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high-probability state A or the replay high-probability state B informs the type of the selected small role. Is a special effect section that causes the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute the above. In the special performance section, an effect that informs the type of the selected small role is performed. Therefore, the player can arrange the notified types of small roles. As a result, the winning rate of the small role is higher than in the game space other than the special performance section, so that the player's hand-held medals are likely to increase.

  In addition, the function of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment described above can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). The virtual realization means realization with an object displayed on a display using computer graphics instead of using physical switches, operation parts such as buttons, and display parts such as lamps. In such a system, a program that causes the computer as the main board 110 and the sub board 120 according to the embodiment to function is read from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD, or downloaded from a Web server on the Internet via a network. In this way, the function can be realized. In the computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, and the like assign their functions to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (for example, a mouse), or a controller. Can be realized. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not essential constituent requirements. These device units can virtually realize their functions by controlling images displayed on the display.

<Processing>
Next, processing executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment will be described. The process described below is executed by the control board 100 of the gaming machine 1.

<< Basic processing >>
First, the flow of basic processing executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of basic processing executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. In step S01, insertion acceptance processing for accepting insertion of medals necessary for playing a game is performed. Specifically, first, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 9, or the player presses the bet button 13 and the bet switch 220 is activated, so that the medal previously credited in the gaming machine is in the inserted state. Is set. When a replay is won in the previous game, the game machine automatically uses the same number of throws as the previous game without requiring the player's medal by the replay process at the time of the replay winning in the previous game. The medal is set to the inserted state. When the medal is set in the inserted state, the process proceeds to step S02.

  In step S02, it is determined whether or not the insertion of a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals set as the game start condition has been completed. Specifically, based on a signal from the medal insertion switch 210 or a signal from the bet switch 220, it is determined whether or not insertion of a predetermined number of medals (for example, three) has been completed. If it is determined that the prescribed number of processing medals has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S03. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the prescribed number of medals has been inserted, the process returns to step S01 again.

  In step S03, it is determined whether or not the start lever 14 has been pressed. When the start lever 14 is pressed, the start switch 230 is activated and a start signal is input to the control board 100. As a result, it is determined that the start lever 14 has been pressed. If it is determined that the start lever 14 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S04. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the start lever has been pressed, the process returns to step S03 again.

  In step S04, an internal lottery is performed, and a signal of a lottery result as a lottery result of the internal lottery is notified to the sub-board 120. In the internal lottery, whether the winning combination is determined or not is determined by comparing the random value acquired with the operation of the start switch 230 with the internal lottery tables A to E selected according to the gaming state. Set to state. When the lottery result signal is notified to the sub-board 120, the process proceeds to step S05.

  In step S05, it is determined whether or not the minimum time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start lever 14 was pressed in the previous game. In other words, it is determined whether it is during the wait time. If it is determined that it is not in the wait time, the process proceeds to step S06. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is during the wait time, the process proceeds to step S10, and the effect process during the wait time is executed. The effect processing during the wait time will be described later.

  In step S06, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. Specifically, the reel control means 130 is based on a first signal from the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by a player pressing the start lever 14 (starting operation). Is rotated by a step motor. Next, in step S07, when the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed, the stop operation for the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 is validated, and the first stop buttons B1 to B1 are activated. In response to a stop operation of the third stop button B3, reel stop control is executed to stop the rotating first reel R1 to third reel R3. When the reel stop control is executed and all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S08.

  In step S08, a winning determination is made based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of a winning combination is determined based on whether or not a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination is displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won as a result of the winning determination, the process proceeds to step S09, the medal is paid out according to the winning combination, and the series of processes ends. If the winning combination has not been won, the series of processing ends.

<< Direction processing during wait time >>
(Step-up production)
Next, the effect process during the wait time will be described. First, a case where a step-up effect is executed will be described as an example of the effect process during the wait time. Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a step-up effect. FIG. 8 shows an example of a step-up effect consisting of seven stages. This step-up effect consisting of seven stages is a default effect intended to produce a normal time when step-up effects 1 to 4 do not move forward during the wait time. And step-up effects 5 to 7 are additional effects in consideration of the advance during the wait time. Step-up effects 1 to 7 are also simply referred to as effects 1 to 7, respectively. Production 4 notifies that a bonus has been established or that a winning combination has been won. Stage 1 to stage 3 gradually increase the degree of expectation toward stage 4. For example, stage 1 informs that the expectation of bonus establishment or winning of a role is about 10%, and stage 2 establishes a bonus. Alternatively, it is notified that the expected degree of winning of the combination is about 40%, and the production 3 notifies that the expected degree of winning of the bonus or the winning combination is about 80%. Production 5 to production 7 are also predetermined, but production 5 to production 7 are different from production 1 to production 4 in that they do not appear unless the advance to the wait time is executed. Production 5 notifies that a big bonus has been established. The effect 6 notifies which of the big bonus BB1 and the big bonus BB2 is established. The production 7 outputs a premium video in which the activation condition is set to be difficult to be established as compared with other productions. The trigger condition for outputting a premium video is when a specific operation is performed, or when effect data having a relatively low selection probability is selected by lottery from effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 191S. Is exemplified. As a case where a specific operation is performed, in this embodiment, a premium video is output on the condition that the stop operation is performed six times during the wait time.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the pattern 1, the effect 1 is executed with the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. After that, stage 2 is executed with the first stop (stop button pressed first), stage 3 is executed with the second stop (stop button pressed second), and the third stop (3 Each effect is associated with each of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 in advance so that the effect 4 is executed in response to the stop button pressed the second time). Pattern 2 is a pattern in which only production 1 is executed ahead of time during the wait time, and thereafter productions 2 to 5 are executed. Pattern 3 is a pattern in which effects 1 and 2 are executed ahead of time during the wait time, and effects 3 to 6 are thereafter executed. Pattern 4 is a pattern in which effects 1 to 3 are executed ahead of time during the wait time, and effects 4 to 7 are thereafter executed. The first stop in FIGS. 9 and 10 means the first stop operation, the second stop means the second stop operation, and the third stop means the third stop operation. . That is, the first, second, and third are intended for time series, and the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 that are pressed may be any.

(Pattern 1)
Pattern 1 is a pattern when it is determined that the wait time is not being reached immediately after the start lever 14 is pressed. In other words, the pattern 1 is a conventional pattern that does not advance the production during the wait time, and is a pattern that is selected when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed after the wait time has elapsed. Pattern 1 is shown in FIG.
It implement | achieves by performing step S21 of A, step S22, and step S41-48 of FIG. 10B. In step S21, pressing of the start lever 14 is detected. Since step S21 corresponds to step S03 described above, the description will be simplified. In the following description, the matters already described will be simplified after showing the correspondence. When the start lever 14 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22 (corresponding to step S05), it is determined whether or not it is during the wait time. If it is determined that it is not in the wait time, the process proceeds to step S41. On the other hand, if it is determined that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S23. The processing in the case where it is determined that it is not during the wait time, that is, the processing from step S41 to step S48 is a default effect executed according to the lottery result of the internal lottery, and pattern 1 in FIG. 9 is exemplified.

  In step S41 (corresponding to step S06), the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. When rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, for example, effect 1 which is the first effect of the step-up effect is executed. Specifically, the effect control unit 180 causes the liquid crystal display 8 to display an image corresponding to the effect 1 on the liquid crystal display 8 based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 191S of the sub memory 190S. Audio corresponding to the video to be displayed is output from the speakers SP1 and SP2. When production 1 is executed, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, it is detected that the stop button that has been pressed first after the start of rotation of the reel (for example, the first stop button B1 in the case of a forward press, which will be described below as an example) is pressed. The reel control means 130 stops the rotating first reel R1 in a manner corresponding to the lottery result when the first stop button B1 is pressed. Next, in step S44, for example, effect 2 which is the second stage effect of the step-up effect is executed. The effect 2 is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 8 in the same way as the effect 1, and the corresponding sound is output from the speakers SP1 and SP2. Since other effects (for example, effects 3 to 7), which will be described later, are the same as the effects, the following description will be simplified. When effect 2 is executed, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, it is detected that the stop button that has been pressed second (second stop button B2 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. The reel control means 130 stops the rotating second reel R2 in a manner corresponding to the lottery result when the second stop button B2 is pressed. Next, in step S46, for example, effect 3 which is the third stage effect of the step-up effect is executed. When production 3 is executed, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, it is detected that the stop button that has been pressed third (the third stop button B3 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. The control unit 130 stops the rotating third reel in a manner corresponding to the lottery result when the third stop button B3 is pressed. Next, in step S48, for example, effect 4 that is the fourth stage effect of the step-up effect is executed. Production 4 is to notify that a bonus has been established. When the effect 4 is executed, the step-up effect ends. In the present embodiment, it is notified that a bonus has been established or a winning combination has been won in production 4. Therefore, the player presses the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 at a predetermined timing to stop the big bonus BB1, the big bonus BB2, the watermelon, and the bell on the active lines L1 to L5. It becomes possible to make it.

(Pattern 2)
Next, the pattern 2 in FIG. 9 will be described. Pattern 2 shows a case where the first effect 1 of the step-up effects is executed ahead of time during the wait time. Pattern 2 is when one of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 (the first stop button B1 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed during the wait time. The pattern to be selected. Pattern 2 is realized by executing steps S21 to 25 in FIG. 10A and steps S51 to 57-1 in FIG. 10C. Steps S21 and S22 are the same as pattern 1. If it is determined in step S22 that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, it is determined whether or not the stop button that is pressed first (the first stop button B1 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. Specifically, the reel control unit 130 determines that the first stop button B1 has been pressed by acquiring a reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240. If it is determined that the first stop button B1 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the first stop button B1 has been pressed, the process returns to step S22.

  In step S24, for example, production 1 is executed. In step S24, unlike step S42 of 10B, effect 1 that was scheduled to be executed after the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is executed ahead of time and during the wait time. When effect 1 is executed, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, it is determined again whether it is during the wait time. If it is determined that it is not in the wait time, the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, if it is determined that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S26. The processing when it is determined that it is not in the wait time, that is, the processing from step S51 to step S57-1, corresponds to the processing in which the processing from step S41 to step S48 described above is executed one stage ahead. Therefore, description of step S51 to step S57 is simplified.

  In step S51, rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. Note that step S51 is different from step S41 in that the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 starts after the wait time has elapsed, in other words, the state where the progress of the game is temporarily stopped is released. Realized. When rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, for example, production 2 is executed. When effect 2 is executed, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, pressing of a stop button (first stop button B1 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) that is first pressed after rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is detected. Next, in step S54, for example, production 3 is executed. When production 3 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, it is detected that the stop button to be pressed second (second stop button B2 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. Next, in step S56, for example, production 4 is executed. When effect 4 is executed, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is detected that the stop button that is pressed third (the third stop button B3 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. Next, in step S57-1, for example, effect 5 is executed. When the effect 5 is executed, the step-up effect ends. The player can stop the big bonus BB1 or the big bonus BB2 on the effective lines L1 to L5 by pressing the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 at a predetermined timing. Become.

(Pattern 3)
Next, the pattern 3 in FIG. 9 will be described. Pattern 3 is a pattern in which effects 1 and 2 are executed ahead of time during the wait time, and effects 3 to 6 are thereafter executed. Pattern 3 is
During the wait time, two of the first stop buttons B1 to B3 (the first stop button B1 and the second stop button B3 in this embodiment taking forward pressing as an example) are pressed. It is a pattern selected in the case. Pattern 3 is realized by executing steps S21 to 28 in FIG. 10A and steps S61 to 66-1 in FIG. 10D. Steps S21 to S25 are the same as pattern 2. If it is determined in step S25 that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S <b> 26, it is determined whether or not a stop button that has been pressed second (second stop button B <b> 2 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is detected. If it is determined that the second stop button B2 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the second stop button B2 has been pressed, the process returns to step S25.

  In step S27, for example, production 2 is executed. In step S27, unlike step S52 of FIG. 10C, the production 2 scheduled to be executed after the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is advanced and executed during the wait time. When production 2 is executed, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, it is determined again whether it is during the wait time. If it is determined that it is not during the wait time, the process proceeds to step S61. On the other hand, if it is determined that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S29. In the process when it is determined that it is not in the wait time, that is, the process from step S61 to step S66-1, the process from step S41 to step S48 described above is advanced two stages (the process from step S51 to step S57). Corresponds to a process executed in a one-step advance). Therefore, the description from step S61 to step S66-1 is simplified.

  In step S61, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. Note that step S61 differs from step S51 in that the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has elapsed after the wait time has elapsed, in other words, the state where the progress of the game has temporarily stopped is released. Realized. When rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, for example, production 3 is executed. When effect 3 is executed, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, it is detected that the stop button (first stop button B1 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) that is first pressed after the reel starts rotating is pressed. Next, in step S64, for example, effect 4 is executed. When effect 4 is executed, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, it is detected that the stop button that has been pressed second after the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 starts rotating (second stop button B2 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. Next, in step S65-1, for example, effect 5 is executed. Next, in step S66, it is detected that the stop button (the third stop button B3 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) that has been pressed third after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is pressed is pressed. The Next, in step S66-1, for example, production 6 is executed. When the effect 6 is executed, the step-up effect ends. The player presses the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 at a predetermined timing to stop the notified big bonus BB1 or big bonus BB2 on the active lines L1 to L5. It becomes possible.

(Pattern 4)
Next, the pattern 4 in FIG. 9 will be described. Pattern 4 is a pattern in which effects 1 to 3 are executed ahead of time during the wait time, and effects 4 to 7 are thereafter executed. Pattern 3 is selected when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 (in this embodiment, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are all pressed in the forward direction) during the wait time. Pattern. Pattern 4 is realized by executing Steps S21 to 35-1 in FIG. 10A. Steps S21 to S28 are the same as those in the pattern 3. If it is determined in step S28 that the wait time is in progress, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, it is determined whether or not the third pressed stop button (stop button B3 in this embodiment using forward pressing as an example) is pressed. If it is determined that the third stop button B3 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the third stop button B3 has been pressed, the process returns to step S28.

  In step S30, for example, production 3 is executed. In step S30, unlike step S62 of FIG. 10D, effect 3 that was scheduled to be executed after the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is executed ahead of time and during the wait time. When production 3 is executed, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, rotation of the reel is started. The reel rotation is started when the wait time ends. Specifically, the reel control means 130 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a step motor based on a signal from the start switch 230 indicating that the wait time has ended. When rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, for example, effect 4 is executed. When effect 4 is executed, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is detected that the stop button (first stop button B1 in the present embodiment using forward pressing as an example) that is first pressed after the reel starts rotating, and the first reel R1 stops. Next, in step S33-1, for example, effect 5 is executed. Next, in step S34, pressing of the second stop button B2 is detected, and the second reel R2 stops. Next, in step S34-1, for example, effect 6 is executed. Next, in step S35, pressing of the third stop button B3 is detected, and the third reel R3 stops. Next, in step S35-1, for example, effect 7 is executed. When the effect 7 is executed, the step-up effect ends. After confirming the premium video of the production 7, the player presses down the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 at a predetermined timing to notify the notified big bonus BB1 or big bonus BB2. It becomes possible to stop on the effective lines L1 to L5.

  According to the aspect in which the step-up effects (effects 1 to 7) are executed during the wait time described above, the effects 1 to 4 that are executed even if the wait time does not occur, in other words, necessary for the progress of the game. Productions 1 to 4 are executed ahead of time when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed. Therefore, the pressing operation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 performed without waiting for the wait time is not wasted. Therefore, the player can feel that the game is progressing according to the pressing operation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 performed by himself / herself during the wait time. As a result, the player's stress during the wait time can be reduced, and loss of willingness to play the game can be prevented.

In addition, if the effect executed after the wait time elapses, the effect after the wait time elapses may be insufficient. That is, after the wait time has elapsed, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed, but if no effects are performed as a result of effects 1 to 3 being advanced, There is a concern that the player becomes bored after the passage of time. However, in the above aspect, production 5 in pattern 2, production 5 and 6 in pattern 3, and production 5 to 7 in pattern 4 are executed after the elapse of the wait time. Thereby, after the wait time elapses, the player can play the game without being bored. Further, effects 5 to 7 are development effects in which effects 1 to 4 are further stepped up. Therefore, the step-up effect becomes a more interesting effect. As a result, the expectation level when the step-up effect is executed during the wait time can be further increased.

(Push order production)
Next, as another example of the effect process during the wait time, a case where a push order challenge effect that produces a correct or incorrect answer in the push order is executed will be described. In the present embodiment, a description will be given by taking, as an example, three choices in which the correct answer and the incorrect answer are determined by the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 that are pressed first. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect processing (push order challenge effect) during the wait time executed by the gaming machine according to the embodiment. In FIG. 11, “Left press” means that the first stop button B1 is pressed, “Middle press” means that the second stop button B2 is pressed, and “Right press” means the third stop. This means that the button B3 has been pressed.

(Pattern 5)
Pattern 5 in FIG. 11 shows a pattern in which effects according to the pressing order are executed in a manner other than the wait time, as in the past. Pattern 5 is a pattern that is selected when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed after the wait time has elapsed. When stop control at the time of correct answer is executed by the effect control means 180, an effect of “correct answer” is executed. In addition, when stop control at the time of incorrect answer is executed by the effect control means 180, an effect of “incorrect answer” is executed.

  Patterns 6 to 8 in FIG. 11 are patterns in which effects corresponding to the pressing order are executed during the wait time. When an effect indicating that the answer is correct is executed during the wait time (pattern 8 to be described later), the player can check the order of pushing the correct answer during the wait time. Therefore, after the start of rotation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, the player only has to press the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 in the correct pressing order. Even when the effect indicating that the answer is correct is not executed during the wait time (patterns 6 and 7 to be described later), the player can check the order of pushing the incorrect answer during the wait time. Therefore, after the start of rotation of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, the player only has to press the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 in a direction other than the incorrect answer pressing order. That is, the player can narrow down the order of pushing correct answers during the wait time. Hereinafter, the patterns 6 to 8 will be described in more detail.

(Pattern 6)
Pattern 6 in FIG. 11 is a pattern in which an effect that the pressing order is incorrect is executed during the wait time, and the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed once and finally pressed. This is a pattern in which an effect that the order is incorrect is executed. Specifically, pattern 6 is pressed in the order of “left pressed → middle pressed → right pressed” when the correct answer in the pressing order is “right pressed → middle pressed / left pressed → left pressed / middle pressed”. This is a pattern in which an effect indicating that the answer is incorrect (failure) is executed. In this case, the player can confirm that the pressing order of “left pressed → middle pressed → right pressed” is incorrect during the wait time. Therefore, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 may be pressed in a pressing order other than the incorrect pressing order.

(Pattern 7)
Pattern 7 in FIG. 11 is also a pattern in which an effect that the push order is incorrect is executed during the wait time. However, in addition to pattern 6, pattern 7 further includes first stop button B1.
This is a pattern in which a button is pressed twice in the third stop button B3 and an effect corresponding to the pressing order is executed. Specifically, pattern 7 is pressed in the order of “right press → left press → middle press” when the correct answer in the press order is “right press → middle press / left press → left press / middle press”. In this pattern, the effect of incorrect answer (failure) is executed, and the pattern is pressed in the order of “middle press → left press”. In this case, it can be confirmed that the pressing order of “right pressed → left pressed → middle pressed” is incorrect. Therefore, after the reels are rotated, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 may be pressed in the pressing order other than the incorrect answer pressing order.

(Pattern 8)
The pattern 8 in FIG. 11 is a pattern in which, in addition to the pattern 7, the button is pressed once among the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3, and an effect that the correct answer is finally executed is executed. is there. Specifically, pattern 8 is pressed in the order of “left pressed → middle pressed → right pressed” when the correct answer in the pressing order is “right pressed → middle pressed / left pressed → left pressed / middle pressed”. In this pattern, an effect indicating that the answer is incorrect (failure) is executed, followed by pressing in the order of “right press → middle press → left press”, and an effect indicating that the answer is correct is executed. In this case, it can be confirmed that the pressing order of “right press → middle press → left press” is correct. Therefore, after the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 may be pressed in the correct answer pressing order. In this case, correct stop control is executed, and when the third stop button B3 is first pressed, the bell is pulled in the third reel R3. Since the bell is arranged so that it can be pulled in regardless of the timing of the pressing operation, the bell is also applied to the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 regardless of the pressing order of the first stop button B1 and the second stop button B2. The stop control that pulls in is performed. As a result, Bell wins.

  Next, description will be made based on the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S71, the start lever 14 is pressed. Step S71 corresponds to step S03 described in the basic process. When the start lever is pressed, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72 (corresponding to step S05), it is determined whether or not it is during the wait time. If it is determined that it is not in the wait time, the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is during the wait time, the process proceeds to step S73. The processing in the case where it is determined that it is not during the wait time, that is, the processing from step S80 to step S86 is a default effect executed according to the lottery result of the internal lottery, and pattern 5 in FIG. 12 is exemplified.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not all of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been pressed. Specifically, the reel control means 130 can detect that all the buttons of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been pressed by acquiring a reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240. The effect control means 180 can determine whether or not the stop button has been pressed by acquiring the reel stop signal. If it is determined that all of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been pressed, the process proceeds to step S74. On the other hand, if it is not determined that all the buttons of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been pressed, the process returns to step S72. In step S72, the reel control means 130 determines that it is during the wait time. Accordingly, the reel control means 130 holds the start of the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 until it is determined that it is not during the wait time. In addition, since the wait time is in progress, the reel control unit 130 does not execute the process of stopping the reels even when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed.

In step S74, it is determined whether or not the pressing order is correct. Specifically, the production control means 180 includes the pressing order specified from the reel stop signal output from the stop switch 240, and
The correct answer push order selected by the internal lottery means 125 is compared. When the pressing order of both matches, the output control unit 180 determines that the pressing order is correct. In this case, the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, when the pressing order of both does not match, the output control unit 180 determines that the pressing order of the incorrect answer (failure). In this case, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S75, an effect indicating that the answer is correct is executed. That is, the effect control means 180 displays the video corresponding to the effect 4 (for example, “correct!”) On the liquid crystal display 8 based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 191S of the sub memory 190S. The audio corresponding to the video displayed on the liquid crystal display 8 is output from the speakers SP1 and SP2. As a result, the player can know the push order of correct answers during the wait time. When the effect of correct answer is executed, the process proceeds to step S80.

  On the other hand, in step S76, an effect that the pressing order is incorrect is executed. Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 191S of the sub memory 190S, the effect control means 180 executes an effect of “incorrect!” Instead of “correct answer” in step S75. As a result, the player can narrow down the order of pushing correct answers during the wait time. When the effect indicating that the answer is incorrect is executed, the process returns to step S72.

  In step S80, rotation of the reel is started. If it is determined in step S72 that the wait time has been reached at least once after the start lever has been pressed and the process proceeds to step S80, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped when the reel starts rotating in step S80. This is realized by releasing the status. When rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, it is determined whether all of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 have been pressed. When it is determined that the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed, the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed, the process returns to step S81.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the pressing order is correct. When the pressing order of both matches, the output control unit 180 determines that the pressing order is correct. In this case, the process proceeds to step S83. On the other hand, when the pressing order of both does not match, the output control unit 180 determines that the pressing order of the incorrect answer (failure). In this case, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S83, an effect that the answer is correct is executed. When the effect of the correct answer is executed, the process ends. On the other hand, in step S84, an effect that the pressing order is incorrect is executed. When the effect indicating that the answer is incorrect is executed, the process ends.

  According to the aspect of executing the push order challenge effect during the wait time described above, when the combination with the push order is determined by the internal lottery, the correct push order correct answer or incorrect answer effect is executed ahead of schedule. The Therefore, the player can confirm the correct answer or the incorrect answer in the pushing order during the wait time. Therefore, after the wait time has elapsed, the player can perform an operation in consideration of the correct answer or the incorrect answer in the pressing order confirmed during the wait time. If the correct answer in the pressing order has already been confirmed, the player can perform an operation in accordance with the correct pressing order. Even if the correct answer of the push order has not been confirmed, since the push order of the incorrect answer has already been confirmed, the player can operate in a push order other than the push order of the incorrect answer after the wait time has elapsed. . Accordingly, it is possible to improve the accuracy rate of the pushing order after the wait time has elapsed. Therefore, the willingness to play during the wait time is improved, and a new element of technical intervention such as an improvement in the correct answer rate of the pushing order can be given.

(Other embodiments)
In the embodiment described above, the step-up effect and the winning result effect (push order challenge effect) have been described as examples of the default effect to be advanced. Note that effects 5 to 7 (marked with an asterisk in FIG. 9) in FIG. 9 may be omitted. That is, step S57-1 in FIG. 10B, step S65-1 and step S66-1 in FIG. 10D, and step S33-1, step S34-1, and step S35-1 in FIG. 10E can be omitted. Thereby, it can be set as a simpler process and the processing load of the gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  In the push order challenge effect of the above-described embodiment, the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are all pressed down, and it is determined whether or not the push order is correct. When any one of B1 to the third stop button B3 is pressed, it may be determined whether the answer is correct or incorrect, and an effect of the determination result may be executed. For example, when “first stop button B1 → third stop button B3 → second stop button B2” is correct, “third stop button B3” or “second stop button B2” is first pressed. At this time, it is determined that the answer is incorrect, and an effect indicating that the answer is incorrect is executed. This allows more push orders to be tried during the wait time. As a result, it is possible to further narrow down the correct answer push order.

  Moreover, in the push order challenge production | presentation of embodiment mentioned above, although 3 choices were demonstrated to the example, 6 choices by which one correct answer was set in six push order may be sufficient as a push order challenge.

  In addition, the effect to advance ahead is an effect informing the type of the winning combination, an effect informing the pressing order of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 for winning the combination, and the second special symbol on the effective line. For example, an effect of notifying the effect of notifying the pressing order of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 that can prevent the combination from being displayed may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the predetermined effects 1 to 4 are moved forward when the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 are pressed during the wait time has been described. However, for example, when the start lever 1 is pressed during the wait time or the bet button 13 is pressed, the predetermined effects 1 to 4 may be moved forward.

  In addition, the game state in which the production is advanced is normal state, bonus establishment state, bonus state, replay low probability state A, replay low probability state B, replay low probability state C, replay high probability state A, and replay high probability state B. Any of the lottery states without replay may be used. The effects in each state may be associated with the operation means and the effects may be advanced. Note that, for example, the above-described effect of the winning result (push order challenge effect), the effect of notifying the pressing order of the first stop button B1 to the third stop button B3 for winning a combination, etc. are executed in the AT state. . In the AT state, the wait time can be a boring time especially for a player who has a fast game operation. In fact, in the AT state, there are many players who perform a stop operation during the wait time without waiting for the wait time. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment is particularly suitable for a model equipped with an AT.

  The various contents described above can be combined as much as possible without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Storage box 3 ... Front upper door 4 ... Front lower door 5 ... Housing 6 ... Display window 7 ... Game information display part 8 ... Liquid crystal display 13 ... Bet button 14 ... Start lever B1-B3 ... First stop button-third stop button

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A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An operation means for accepting an operation from a player, including at least a start operation section for starting rotation of the plurality of reels and a stop operation section for individually stopping the plurality of reels being rotated;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination is successful in response to an operation on the start operation unit;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels in response to an operation on the start operation unit, and stopping the rotating reels in a mode corresponding to a lottery result by the internal lottery means in response to an operation on the stop operation unit;
An effect control means for determining an effect according to the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means, and executing the determined effect;
Weight processing means for controlling the reel control means to temporarily stop the progress of the game when the time required for one game is less than a specified time,
The production control unit is configured to perform the operation on the start operation unit during a wait time in which the progress of the game temporarily stops when the operation on the start operation unit is performed. When a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means in a state where the progress of the game is temporarily stopped, a predetermined effect that is executed after the wait time elapses is executed in advance during the wait time. A gaming machine. In the case where the effect control means performs a step-up effect that changes the effect content step by step,
The said effect control means, when the said predetermined operation is performed during the said wait time, performs the said step-up effect as a default effect performed after progress of the said wait time ahead of schedule, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine according to 1.   When the predetermined effect executed after the wait time elapses, the effect control means executes an additional effect different from the default effect after the wait time elapses. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The internal lottery means determines a combination with a pressing order in which the pressing order of the stop operation unit is set by the internal lottery, and the effect control unit actually pushes the stop operation unit with respect to the combination with the pressing order. When performing the correct or incorrect answer of
When the stop operation is performed in the predetermined push order as the predetermined operation during the wait time, the effect control means corrects or corrects the actual push order as a default effect executed after the wait time has elapsed. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the production is executed ahead of schedule.

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