JP6364439B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a swivel type gaming machine.

Some gaming machines represented by a swivel type gaming machine have a plurality of advantageous gaming states with different degrees of advantage.
The following patent document 1 is illustrated as this type of gaming machine.

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is a gaming state in which stop order notification can occur RT (1), a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) having a higher probability of transition to RT (1) than normal, RT There is a super chance zone (hereinafter referred to as SCZ) that has a higher probability of transition to (1) than when the CZ stays. These can be said to be advantageous gaming states because both are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal time.
Further, this document describes that a predetermined effect (transition notification) is performed when shifting to the advantageous gaming state. Furthermore, this document describes an effect (transition suggestion) that can be performed both when the game is shifted to the advantageous gaming state and when the game is not shifted.

JP 2014-158723 A

When a plurality of advantageous gaming states are provided as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, conditions for performing transition notification or suggesting a transition to an advantageous gaming state with a high degree of advantage in the same gaming machine In addition, there may be a case where the conditions for performing the transition notification to the advantageous gaming state with the low degree of advantage and the transition suggestion are satisfied.
In such cases, depending on the execution order and content of the transition notification or transition suggestion, it may not be possible to determine whether or not the transition to the advantageous gaming state has occurred, or the player may be given the impression that the transition to the advantageous gaming state has been cancelled. Inconvenience can occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can reduce discomfort that can be given to a player when performing an effect relating to the transition to an advantageous gaming state.

  According to the present invention, a symbol change display is started when a player's start operation is triggered, a symbol is stopped and displayed when a player's stop operation is triggered, and a game that obtains a result by a combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is executed Advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a game control means for performing, a success / failure determination means for determining which of a plurality of winning combinations to be won or not to be won at the start of the game, and Gaming state control means for making a transition to a high advantageous gaming state having a higher degree of advantage compared to the low advantageous gaming state when the winning determination means determines that the winning combination of the specific winning combination is determined. And when the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game, the transition to the low-advantaged game state is made during the stop period that is a period after the final stop operation for the game is received. A first notification control means capable of performing a first notification effect to be known, and a combination of specific symbols among combinations of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game Second notification control means for performing a second notification effect for notifying the transition to the high-advantage gaming state after the game is stopped and displayed, and at least a portion when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game In the game period from when the start operation for the game is received until the final stop operation for the game is received, an operation instruction effect for instructing the stop operation to the player is stopped and the combination of the specific symbols is stopped. An operation instruction control means that executes with the instruction content to be displayed, and when the predetermined condition is established at the start of the same game and the winning of the specific winning combination is determined In addition, when the first notification control means performs the first notification effect during the stop period after the game, the operation instruction control means executes the operation instruction effect with the instruction content. Restricted gaming machines are provided.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of reducing discomfort that can be given to a player when performing an effect relating to the transition to the advantageous gaming state.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand region II shown surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows the game machine except a front door. It is a figure which shows the electric constitution of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the operation state managed by the game state control part. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state managed by the gaming state control unit. It is a figure which shows the instruction information produced | generated by the game state control part. It is a figure which shows the sub notification number and the combination number, and the winning combination corresponding to these. It is a figure which shows the sub notification number and the combination number, and the winning combination corresponding to these. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is an example of the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the operation instruction effect performed by the operation instruction execution part. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the operation instruction effect performed by the operation instruction execution part. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the operation instruction effect performed by the operation instruction execution part. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the 1st alerting | reporting effect performed by the 1st alerting | reporting control part. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the 2nd alerting effect performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting control part. It is a figure which shows the effect image displayed on an effect display area in the lose notification performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow which concerns on the game progress in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow which concerns on the game progress in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow which concerns on the game progress in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
Unless otherwise specified, the direction shown in the description of the present embodiment is the direction when the player views the gaming machine 10 directly, that is, the direction in the front view of the gaming machine 10 shown in the drawing.
In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the gaming machine 10 will be described on the assumption that the power is turned on and is operating normally.

<Outline of the gaming machine 10>
First, an outline of a gaming machine 10 that implements the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 5, or FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a so-called spinning type gaming machine. The gaming machine 10 includes game control means, winning / failing determination means, gaming state control means, first notification control means, second notification control means, and operation instruction control means.
The game control means starts the display of the variation of the symbol in response to the start operation of the player, stops the display of the symbol in response to the stop operation of the player, and executes the game that obtains the result by the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed. . The game control means according to the present embodiment is realized by the main board 100.
The winning / failing determining means determines which of a plurality of winning combinations is to be won or not to be won at the start of the game. The validity determination unit according to the present embodiment is realized by the internal lottery unit 120.
The gaming state control means shifts to a low advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and compared with the low advantageous gaming state when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined by the winning / failing determining means. Transition to a highly advantageous gaming state with a high degree of advantage. The gaming state control means according to the present embodiment is realized by the gaming state control unit 110.
When a predetermined condition is established at the start of the game, the first notification control means notifies the transition to the low-advantaged game state during a stop period that is a period after receiving the final stop operation for the game. A first notification effect can be performed. The first notification control unit according to the present embodiment is realized by the sub substrate 200 (first notification control unit 215) and each output unit that is a control target of the sub substrate 200.
The second notification control means, when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, among the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination, after the combination of the specific symbols is stopped and displayed, the high advantageous gaming state A second notification effect for notifying the transition to is performed. The second notification control unit according to the present embodiment includes the gaming state control unit 110, the sub board 200 (second notification control unit 216), and each output unit (for example, the effect display device 63, the speaker) that is the control target of the sub board 200. 49, a decorative LED substrate 41).
The operation instruction control means is a game period from when the start operation for the game is received until the final stop operation for the game is received at least in a case where the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game. Then, the operation instruction effect for instructing the player to perform the stop operation is executed with the instruction content for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination. The operation instruction control means according to the present embodiment includes a gaming state control unit 110, a sub board 200 (operation instruction execution part 211), and each output means (for example, an effect display device 63, a speaker 49, This is realized by a decorative LED substrate 41).

Here, when the predetermined condition is established at the start of the same game and the winning of the specific winning combination is determined, the first notification control means further performs the first notification during the stop period after the game. When performing an effect, the operation instruction control means restricts execution of the operation instruction effect with the instruction content.
When the same game starts, if the conditions for transitioning to the high advantageous gaming state and the conditions for transitioning to the low advantageous gaming state are both established, specifying a specific symbol combination is restricted. The transition notification to the highly advantageous gaming state triggered by the stop display of the combination of symbols is difficult to execute.
Therefore, even if the transition notification to the low-advantage gaming state is executed after the gaming period, the player misidentifies that the high-advantage gaming state has been canceled or demoted from the high-advantage gaming state to the low-advantage gaming state, etc. The fear is reduced.

A game is to start a variable display of symbols triggered by the player's start operation, stop and display the symbols triggered by the player's stop operation, and obtain a result by combining the symbols that are stopped and displayed. Note that the game described here may be referred to as a symbol variation game in the following description.
Specifically, the start operation is to operate the start lever 26 after inserting a required amount of game medals (hereinafter referred to as medals) as game media. The number of medals required for the start operation is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the number of medals is three when the accessory is not activated (during normal game or ART), and when the accessory is activated (bonus game). There are also three.
Specifically, the stop operation is to press any of the plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) when the stop possible display LED 27a is lit in blue. The stoppable display LED 27a is lit blue in principle when the symbol shown on the reel 65 is variably displayed, but may not illuminate blue in some cases. For example, when the stop button 27 corresponding to the reel 65 that has already been stopped is pressed, the stop corresponding to the reel 65 that is fluctuating is possible even though the symbol of the reel 65 is fluctuatingly displayed. The display LED 27a is lit red. The stoppable display LED 27a according to the present embodiment is included in a stop button 27 made of a light-transmitting material, and whether the stop button 27 is lit blue or red. Be controlled. It should be noted that the relationship between the lighting color of the stoppable display LED 27a and whether or not to accept the stop operation described here is one specific example, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the stop operation can be accepted may be expressed by turning on / off the stop possible display LED 27a.
Specifically, the symbol change display or the symbol stop display means that any one of the 21 symbols represented for each reel 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) is triggered by the start operation. It is displayed in a variable manner in the reel frame 64 by moving, or is stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64 when the reel 65 stops in response to a stop operation.
More specifically, the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is at least a part of the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state in the reel frame 64 in a state where all the reels 65 are stopped. More specifically, there is a combination of symbols represented on the line (for example, lines L1 to L5) straddling a plurality of reels 65 in the reel frame 64, which is defined in advance as an effective line. , “A combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state” and a result of the game. The setting of the effective line is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, only the line L2 is set.

The game period is a period from when a start operation for a game is received until a final stop operation for the game is received, and an operation instruction effect can be executed.
The stop period is a period after the final stop operation for the game is received, and is a period during which the first notification effect can be executed.
Here, the first notification effect is an effect that suggests or notifies the transition to the low advantageous game state (winning of the low advantageous game state). The first notification effect according to the present embodiment is an effect in which the effect image shown in FIG. 22 is displayed in the effect display area 62, and the transition to the CZ state ST21, which is the low advantageous gaming state according to the present embodiment, is definitive. This is one specific example. For example, the first notification effect may be an effect that non-deterministically indicates the transition to the low advantageous gaming state.
Further, the first notification effect may be an effect executed alone, or may be an effect executed together with other effects performed continuously or integrally with the first notification effect. When the first notification effect is an effect in which other effects are executed together, the contents of the effects of the other effects are not particularly limited. There may be. When other effects are executed with such effects, the other effects are preferably performed before the stop period in which the first notification effect is performed, but the start timing of the other effects is It may be during the game period immediately before the stop period, or may be prior to the game period.
The period after the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed is a period during which the second notification effect can be executed.

  Here, the predetermined condition is a condition for executing the first notification effect, and the content thereof is not particularly limited. Further, “when the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game” is not limited to (i) when the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game, and (ii) the predetermined condition is satisfied before the start of the game. The case where the establishment of the predetermined condition is maintained until the start is established.

The operation instruction effect is an effect instructing a stop operation recommended to the player in the game being executed. Specifically, based on the lottery result of the internal lottery unit 120, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the operation instruction effect needs to be executed and how it is executed, and the operation instruction execution unit 211 determines each output means based on the determination result. The operation instruction effect is executed by operating the effect display device 63, the speaker 49, and the decorative LED board 41, for example.
The determination result by the winner determination unit according to the present embodiment is either non-winning (losing) or winning combination. In addition, the winning combination according to the present embodiment includes a winning, replaying, an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device. In the present embodiment, the specific winning combination is specifically the blue 7 replay (portion number “17”) shown in FIG.
In addition, “execute an operation instruction effect with an instruction content for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination” in this embodiment stops and displays a symbol combination corresponding to the blue 7 replay (see FIG. 14A). The operation instruction effect (see FIG. 21) is executed in the effect mode. The operation instruction effect may be referred to as a “target 7” effect in the following description. In the present embodiment, “execution of an operation instruction effect with an instruction content for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination” , “Aiming for 7” production is included.

Here, the second notification effect may be any effect that definitely indicates the transition to the highly advantageous game state (winning of the highly advantageous game state), and the effect mode is not particularly limited.
In addition, here, the loss notification may be an effect that definitely indicates that the game does not shift to the highly advantageous game state (non-winning of the highly advantageous game state), and the effect mode is not particularly limited. Note that the loss notification is an effect indicating a non-winning of the high advantageous gaming state before the game to be executed, and does not deny the winning of the high advantageous game state in the game after the executed game.

In order to describe the gaming machine 10 related to the implementation of the present invention described above in detail, the structure of the gaming machine 10 or each process executed by the gaming machine 10 will be specifically described below.
<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
The structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by being surrounded by a broken line in FIG. FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. 4 is a view showing the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 having an open front, a front door 20 and a gaming machine main body 60 that are pivotally supported with respect to the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable. .
More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c. The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal insertion port 31, a settlement button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal discharge port 35, a decoration LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.
Further, on the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, a menu, A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, an insertion medal path 51, a payout medal path 52, and a return medal path 53 are provided.
In addition to the front door 20, the gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a medal storage 93, and a medal auxiliary storage 95. .

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to release a lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90 by inserting a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34.
When the front door 20 is opened, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine main body 60 as shown in FIG. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and activation or stop is controlled by an operation of the power switch 92.
When playing the game of the gaming machine 10, it is necessary for hall personnel or the like to operate the power switch 92 to activate the power supply device 91. Note that the gaming machine main body 60 preferably has a function of maintaining the gaming state that was being executed when the power supply device 91 was turned off even when the power supply from the power supply device 91 was turned off. This is because the player is not disappointed when the power supply is stopped while the game is progressing in a development advantageous to the player, such as a bonus game.

A setting change device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20. The setting change device 48 is a device for setting a game setting value, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a can operate the setting changing device 48 by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b can be operated in a state where the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and the game setting value can be changed by pressing the setting change switch 48b. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying the set game setting value, and is a 7-segment display in this embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding the setting key cover 48a to open the setting key switch 48a, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a. FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.
Here, the game set value is a value indicating the ease of giving a privilege (bonus game or the like) advantageous to the player, and the higher the value, the easier the privilege is given, and the lower the value, the harder the privilege is given. In addition, it is preferable to set the game setting value by operating the setting change device 48 before starting the game by the gaming machine 10. This is because changing the game setting value generally resets the gaming state.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side.
Since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, a player located in front of the gaming machine 10 must visually recognize the gaming machine main body 60 disposed on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. Can do.
Further, the lower panel 22 has a model name of the gaming machine 10 and characters related to the model written on the surface thereof, and the model name written by lighting of a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear is visually recognized. It becomes easy to do.

The gaming machine main body 60 includes main components that control a game executed by the gaming machine 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper front portion thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower front portion thereof.
The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the gaming machine main body 60 and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the gaming machine 10. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is interlocked with the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decoration LED 36, and can appropriately arouse the player's interest.
The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built in the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an internal region and an external region. The inner area of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the inner area. Further, the outer region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semi-transparent member or a member colored with a transparent member), and it is difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the outer region.

The reel 65 includes a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts to rotate when triggered by a player's operation on the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is in an on state). At this time, the time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous symbol variation game to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the symbol variation game needs to exceed a predetermined delay time, a so-called wait time. That is, if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reel 65 starts to rotate after waiting until the wait time elapses. In this embodiment, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds.
In addition, when each reel 65 in this embodiment is rotating, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom. In this specification, the rotation from top to bottom of the reel is referred to as “forward direction”, and the rotation from bottom to top is referred to as “reverse direction”.

In the symbol variation game in this embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 representing a plurality of symbols, the symbols represented on the reel 65 are displayed in a variable manner, and the rotating reel 65 is stopped. By doing so, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed.
That is, the symbols relating to the symbol variation game are represented on the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) in the present embodiment.

The rotation control of the reel 65 is executed using the reel sensor 66. The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects the amount of rotation of the reel 65. Here, the rotation amount is a rotation angle of the reel 65 with respect to a predetermined position.
One reel sensor 66 is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C is provided for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R.
Note that the rotation control of the reel 65 will be described in detail later.

  A reel illumination board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and it is easy to visually recognize each symbol shown on the reel 65 by turning on an LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67 functions as a backlight for symbol display by the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can accept a player's operation (starting operation) as an opportunity to start changing display in the symbol changing game. Specifically, the player's operation with respect to the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in either direction in the initial state.
The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as an on state. .

In this embodiment, when the number of medals has not reached the predetermined number, the symbol variation game is not started even if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation. In order to reach the predetermined number of inserted sheets, at least one of the following operations or processes, or a combination of a plurality of processes is required.
(I) Insert medals from the medal insertion slot 31 to increase the number of inserted coins.
(Ii) The credit representing the medal stored in the gaming machine 10 is subtracted by pressing the bet button 23 to increase the number of inserted coins.
(Iii) When a combination of symbols corresponding to winning a re-game in the previous symbol variation game is stopped and displayed, the re-game is activated in the symbol variation game and the number of inserted symbols increases. In this case, even if the player does not perform the operations (i) and (ii), the inserted number in the symbol variation game automatically becomes the inserted number in the previous symbol variation game.

  Here, the medal storage refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10 instead of a part or all of the medals owned by the player. When medals are stored (credits increase), for example, (i) when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 exceeding a predetermined number of inserted coins, (ii) winning in the symbol variation game, For example, when a medal is acquired as a privilege.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back side of the medal insertion slot 31. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 is the medal selector 47. Are selected into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.
For example, the medal selector main body 47a operates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid because the medal can be received in a standby state (a state where the power is turned on but the symbol variation game is not executed). When the medal blocker 47b is operated, a projection (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 is allowed to pass the medal. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down to the insertion medal passage 51 and is detected by a medal passage sensor 47 c provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51. It passes and is stored in the medal storage 93.
In addition, when the symbol variation game is being executed or when the credit reaches the upper limit value, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because the medal cannot be accepted. When the operation of the medal blocker 47 b is stopped, a protruding portion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and obstructs the passage of the medal. And stays at a position not detected by the medal passage sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 are dropped into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by the operation of the medal return button 33 and discharged to the lower plate 37 through the medal discharge port 35.

  When medals are awarded beyond the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of medals awarded are discharged from the medal storage 93 to the lower plate 37 via the medal outlet 35.

As the bet button 23, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on the bet button substrate 45. The maximum bet button 23a can increase the number of inserted coins by decrementing up to three credits with a single press, and the single bet button 23b can increase the number of inserted coins by subtracting one credit with a single press. Can do. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the symbol variation game has reached a predetermined number, the credit cannot be subtracted beyond that.
Further, the bet button substrate 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a is used as an application (bet button) for increasing the number of inserted sheets by subtracting credit in accordance with the operation as described above, and accepts an operation for prompting the progress of the performance at the time of performing some effects. It may also be used as a use (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the insertable display LED 25f is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not necessarily limited when the button suggestion effect is executed. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for an operation on a menu screen described later.

The bet button substrate 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c that detects pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, and is distinguished from detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. .
The maximum bet button sensor 45a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200.

The gaming machine 10 further includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 described above. The menu selection button 24 includes a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button 24b positioned at the center of the cross key button 24a.
The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen showing an operation method of the gaming machine 10 and commentary information on the game displayed in the effect display area 62, and corresponds to the predetermined display.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the determination button 24 b is pressed during the interval period, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. When the player operates the cross key button 24a to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the cursor indicates one of the menus, when the player presses the enter button 24b, the menu displays an effect display. It is displayed in area 62.

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and an enter button sensor 46b.
The cross key button sensor 46a can detect in which direction the cross key button 24a is pressed (in any direction, up, down, left, or right with respect to the center of the decision button 24b).
The decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed.
The cross key button sensor 46a and the determination button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a state display LED 25 that displays the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like on the right side of the bet button 23. The status display LED 25 is configured by a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED substrate 42.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the inserted number display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs. Each time the inserted number increases, the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the stored number display LED 25b is configured by a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) in numbers.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the acquired number display LED 25c is configured by a seven-segment display, and represents the number of medals acquired by winning a prize in numbers.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the replay display LED 25d is composed of one LED, and lights up when replay is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the game start display LED 25e is composed of one LED, and indicates that the start condition of the symbol variation game is established by the lighting of the LED.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the insertable display LED 25f is composed of one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the LED.

The stop button 27 receives a player's operation as an opportunity for the rotating reel 65 to stop from the player. The stop button 27 can accept a stop operation triggered by a stoppable condition that is established after the reel 65 starts to rotate.
Specifically, the player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. The stoppable condition here is a precondition for executing a stop display in the symbol variation game. Specifically, the speeds of all reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reach a predetermined speed. The stoppable condition is satisfied.

The plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) are mounted on the stop button substrate 43, and one stop button 27 is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, the stop button 27L receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.
The stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. Stop control of each reel 65 is performed. In other words, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, which is an operation of a player that is an opportunity to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 by the rotation control unit 140 described later. To do.
The stop buttons 27 listed here can be pressed in any order by the player, but a penalty may be imposed if the stop buttons 27 are not pressed in a predetermined pressing order.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment is configured to include a stoppable display LED 27a and cover the periphery thereof with a light transmissive member. The stop button 27 has a specification for notifying the player whether or not the stoppable condition is established by the lighting color of the stoppable display LED 27a.
In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied based on the color of the stop button 27, the player can smoothly perform the stop operation sequentially.

Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that has received the stop operation stops. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to four frames based on the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. Control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally referred to as slip control.
Here, the frame is an area given to one of the symbols shown on the outer periphery of the reel 65, and refers to one area or the vertical dimension of one area. In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the reel 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and one symbol is arranged for each frame.
In the present embodiment, the stop of the reel 65 includes a state in which the reel 65 swings with a fluctuation width of less than one frame with reference to a predetermined frame.

  The inner area of the reel frame 64 has a size of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is controlled to stop so that three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the inner region of the reel frame 64, so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner region of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the left-right direction, when each reel 65 is stopped, the player can visually recognize 3 symbols × 3 reels = 9 symbols.

When each reel 65 is controlled to stop as described above, a substantially straight line (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1) formed by symbols stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages among the symbols stopped at each reel 65 is respectively line L1. -It is called line L2 and line L3.
In addition, a substantially straight line (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1) formed by symbols stopped at the upper stage of the reel 65L, the middle stage of the reel 65C, and the lower stage of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L4. A substantially straight line (indicated by an alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by symbols that stop at the lower stage of the reel 65L, the middle stage of the reel 65C, and the upper stage of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L5.

  While each reel 65 is rotating (during the execution of the symbol variation game), an image displayed in the effect display area 62, an audio output from the speaker 49, or Various effects constituted by lighting or extinguishing the decoration LED 36 are executed.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49. More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a located in the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b located at the upper left (upper right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d located in the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
Each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities so that the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decoration LED 36 is arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64. More specifically, the decoration LED 36a mounted on the decoration LED board 41a and the decoration LED 36b mounted on the decoration LED board 41b are arranged on the upper right side of the effect display area 62. In addition, on the lower right side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36c mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41c is arranged. In addition, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36d mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41d is disposed. In addition, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36e mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41e is disposed. In addition, on the lower left side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36f mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41f is arranged. In addition, the decoration LED 36g mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41g and the decoration LED 36h mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41h are arranged on the upper left side of the effect display area 62.
Each decoration LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in a plurality of colors.

When a symbol combination corresponding to a winning is stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line as a result of the symbol variation game, a prescribed number of medals are awarded.
Of course, not only the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination but also the combination of symbols corresponding to the above-mentioned replay or bonus game can be stopped and displayed on the active line.

When the credit reaches the upper limit value during the execution of the payout process for the given medal, the gaming machine 10 pays out the medal corresponding to the amount exceeding the upper limit value from the medal storage case 93. Further, when the checkout button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out from the medal storage box 93 medals corresponding to the credit at the time of pressing.
The process of paying out medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires medals for the number of payouts from medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout exit 94 toward the payout medal passage 52. The medals discharged to the payout medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower plate 37 through the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent medals from overflowing from the medal storage case 93, a medal auxiliary storage case 95 in which a part of the medals stored in the medal storage case 93 flows down is provided on the side of the medal storage case 93. Yes.
In addition, a storage error sensor (not shown) for detecting that medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reach a predetermined value or more is provided, and the gaming machine 10 responds to this detection by the medal storage 93. And an error prompting the user to collect medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 is notified. In order to notify this error, the above-described effect display area 62, the decoration LED 36, and the speaker 49 may be used.

<Electric configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described mainly using FIG. 5 or FIG. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 5, the main board 100 or the sub board 200 is illustrated as if it is a single electronic board, but it is not necessarily required to be a single electronic board. That is, the main board 100 or the sub board 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

The main board 100 controls the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, pays out medals to the medal storage box 93, Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as CPU 101, RAM 102, or ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100, and processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a, etc., thereby executing various types of games. The function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passage sensor 47c, and the like.
The sub board 200 controls the decoration LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, and the like based on the command input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 is also mounted with electronic components such as the CPU 201, the RAM 202, or the ROM 203, and by performing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40b, the effect processing and the menu screen are displayed. Such processing is realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a determination button sensor 46b, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a gaming state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a display symbol determination unit 150, and a command generation unit. 160 is included.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the sub board 200 includes a sub control unit 210, an effect display unit 220, an audio output unit 230, and an LED light emitting unit 240.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 6 are not limited to all the functional configurations included in the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200, and there may be functional components not illustrated here.

  The gaming state control unit 110 manages a gaming state relating to a game (symbol changing game) executed by the gaming machine 10, and executes at least the following processing.

For example, the game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be executed, and stops (suspends) the game when the game is impossible.
Here, as a case where the game is impossible, (i) when the front door 20 is opened, (ii) when there is no medal in the medal storage case 93, (iii) it corresponds to a stored credit. For example, when a process of discharging medals from the medal discharge port 35 (settlement process) due to pressing of the settlement button 32 is performed.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 stores credits and manages the increase / decrease thereof.
More specifically, the gaming state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credit when the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected.
In addition, the game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as a prize for a prize when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is determined to be a winning by the display symbol determining unit 150. Add to your credits. In this addition process, when the stored credit reaches the upper limit value, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the surplus number of medals. In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal corresponding to the stored credit to be paid out to the medal storage 93 when it is detected that the settlement button 32 is pressed.

  In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the conditions for accepting a stop operation for the stop button 27 (the above-described stoppable conditions). Here, the conditions displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals earned by winning a prize, the presence / absence of replaying, and the condition for starting the symbol variation game , Medal insertion possible conditions are included.

  Further, the game state control unit 110 manages game setting values set by the setting change device 48. The game setting value influences the winning probability of winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120, the occurrence probability of various effects controlled by the sub board 200, or the like.

In addition, the game state control unit 110 manages a lottery table referred to by the internal lottery unit 120 in the game. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the operating state managed by the gaming state control unit 110. Note that the description “RTn (where n is an integer from 0 to 4)” in FIG. 7 represents the type of lottery table referred to by the internal lottery unit 120 in the game in the operating state.
The RT0 operation state ST10 is an operation state that can be shifted to when the RAM 102 is reset due to a change in the game setting value or the bonus game (RT5 operation state ST15) ends. Note that, in the RT0 operation state ST10, the internal lottery unit 120 refers to the lottery table of RT0 to determine whether or not the winning combination is successful.
The RT1 operation state ST11 is an operation state that is set so that it is most likely to stay, and shifts when bell spillage (see FIG. 15B) is activated in the RT0 operation state ST10, the RT2 operation state ST12, or the RT3 operation state ST13. Yes. Alternatively, the RT1 operation state ST11 can be shifted when the fall replay (see FIG. 13B) is operated in the RT2 operation state ST12 or the RT3 operation state ST13. In the RT1 operation state ST11, the internal lottery unit 120 determines whether or not the winning combination is won by referring to the RT1 lottery table.
The RT2 operation state ST12 is an ART preparation period that mainly stays between the winning of the ART and the ART operation, and the preparation replay (see FIG. 13A) is activated in the RT1 operation state ST11. It can be transferred to the case. In the RT2 operation state ST12, the internal lottery unit 120 determines whether or not the winning combination is won by referring to the RT2 lottery table.
The RT3 operation state ST13 is an operation state that stays mainly when the ART is operating, and can be shifted to when the rush replay (see FIG. 13C) is operated in the RT2 operation state ST12. In the RT3 operation state ST13, the internal lottery unit 120 refers to the lottery table of RT3 to determine whether or not the winning combination is successful.

The operation state ST1 indicated by a broken line in FIG. 7 is a concept including the RT0 operation state ST10, the RT1 operation state ST11, the RT2 operation state ST12, and the RT3 operation state ST13. In any of these four operation states, In the case of winning (indicated as BB winning in FIG. 7), it is indicated that the state shifts to the RT4 operating state ST14. Here, the case where the bonus game is won means that the winning combination of the sub notification number “15” shown in FIG. 9 to be described later is won. Corresponds to a continuous actuator. In the RT4 operation state ST14, the internal lottery unit 120 refers to the lottery table of RT4 to determine whether or not the winning combination is successful.
The RT5 operation state ST15 is an operation state in which the player stays when the bonus game is operating, and can shift to the case where the red 7 assortment (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the bonus game is stopped and displayed. In the RT5 operation state ST15, the internal lottery unit 120 refers to the lottery table of RT5 and determines whether or not the winning combination is won.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 can shift to an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as ART and bonus games. FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state managed by the gaming state control unit 110.
The normal game state ST20 is a game state that is most easily set, and can stay when the user is mainly staying in either the RT0 operation state ST10 or the RT1 operation state ST11. Further, the normal gaming state ST20 can be shifted at the end of the bonus gaming state ST25, at the end of the CZ state ST21, or at the end of the ART operating state ST23.
The CZ state ST21 is a game state in which it is easier to win ART compared to the normal game state ST20. That is, the CZ state ST21 (low advantageous gaming state) is more advantageous than the normal gaming state ST20 because the winning probability of ART (the lottery probability of transition to the high advantageous gaming state) is set higher than the normal gaming state ST20. Yes. Since the CZ state ST21 stays mainly when staying in either the RT0 operation state ST10 or the RT1 operation state ST11, and the occurrence frequency of the operation instruction effect is not much different from the normal game state ST20, the CZ state ST21 The expected value of medals that can be acquired as a result of the game is substantially the same as in the normal game state ST20. Further, the CZ state ST21 can be shifted in the normal gaming state ST20 when winning the lottery for shifting to the CZ, or at the end of the ART operating state ST23. Here, CZ is an abbreviation for chance zone.

The ART preparation state ST22 is a gaming state in which the user stays after the ART is won until the ART is activated. More specifically, the ART preparation state ST22 induces the player's stop operation so as to improve the operation probability of the preparation replay and the rush replay (see FIG. 10) by executing the operation instruction effect, and the ART operation state ST23 promptly. It is supposed to be moved to. The ART preparation state ST22 can stay mainly when the user stays in the RT2 operation state ST12.
The ART operating state ST23 is a gaming state in which the ART is operating. The ART operation state ST23 can stay mainly when the user stays in the RT3 operation state ST13. Further, the ART operation state ST23 can be shifted when the rush replay is operated in the ART preparation state ST22.
The additional special state ST26 is a gaming state in which the ART is operating, and an additional process that is an additional process of the number of games that can be executed in the ART (the number of ART games) is higher than the ART operating state ST23. It is a gaming state to be executed in. The specialization state ST26 is mainly staying in the RT3 operating state ST13, and the operation instruction effect execution frequency is not much different from the ART operating state ST23, so that a medal that can be acquired as a result of one game The expected value is substantially the same as in the ART operating state ST23. Further, the specialization state ST26 can be shifted when a special transition lottery in the ART operation state ST23 is won.
In the ART preparation state ST22, the ART operation state ST23, and the specialization state ST26, which are game states in which the ART stays after the ART is won, the operation instruction effect execution frequency is higher than the CZ state ST21. In an advantageous gaming state that becomes higher (highly advantageous gaming state), the expected value of medals that can be obtained as a result of one game is more advantageous than the CZ state ST21 because it is larger than the CZ state ST21.

  The bonus non-actuated state ST2 indicated by a broken line in FIG. 8 is a concept including a normal game state ST20, a CZ state ST21, an ART preparation state ST22, an ART actuated state ST23, and an added special state ST26. In any of the states, when the bonus game is won (indicated as BB winning in FIG. 8), the bonus preparation state ST24 is indicated.

The bonus preparation state ST24 is a game state in which the player can stay when the winning flag corresponding to the bonus game (the role number “31” in FIG. 11B) is set. That is, the bonus preparation state ST24 can stay when staying in the RT4 operating state ST14. Further, during the stay in the bonus preparation state ST24, an effect such as a bonus winning notification (display of a bonus confirmation screen) can be performed by the sub supervisor 210.
The bonus game state ST25 is a game state in which the player stays during the operation of the bonus game. That is, the bonus game state ST25 can stay when staying in the RT5 operating state ST15. The bonus game state ST25 can shift to the case where the red 7 symbols are aligned with the active line in the bonus preparation state ST24 (see FIG. 18). Further, the bonus game state ST25 ends when the bonus game end condition is satisfied, and shifts to the normal game state ST20. Note that the end condition of the bonus game according to the present embodiment is that the number of medals acquired during the bonus game exceeds 225.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 in the present embodiment determines whether or not it is possible to shift to the CZ state ST21 based on the lottery result by the internal lottery unit 120, and the transition timing when the transition is made.
When the game state control unit 110 decides to shift to the CZ state ST21, the game state control unit 110 notifies the first notification control unit 215 of the fact and the transition timing, and the first notification control unit 215 performs the first change in the next symbol variation game. After the three stop operations, a first notification effect for notifying the player of the transition to the CZ state ST21 is performed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing instruction information generated by the gaming state control unit 110. There are eleven types of instruction information according to the present embodiment, from instruction number “0” to instruction number “10”. This is one specific example, and the number of types of instruction information generated by the gaming state control unit 110 may be smaller or larger.
The instruction information with the instruction number “0” indicates that there is no instruction content to instruct the operation instruction execution unit 211. The operation instruction execution unit 211 that has received the instruction information does not execute the operation instruction effect in principle. However, in a part of the case where the instruction information is received, the operation instruction execution unit 211 may determine the operation instruction effect mode and execute the operation instruction effect in the determined mode.
The instruction information of the instruction number “1” indicates that the operation order effect is to notify the pressing order to “set the first stop operation in the game to the stop button 27L”.
The instruction information of the instruction number “2” represents that the pressing order indicating that “the first stop operation in the game is the stop button 27C” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “3” represents that the order of pressing to “set the first stop operation in the game to the stop button 27R” in the operation instruction effect is notified.
The instruction information of the instruction number “4” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27L → stop button 27C → stop button 27R” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “5” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27L → stop button 27R → stop button 27C” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “6” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27C → stop button 27L → stop button 27R” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “7” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27C → stop button 27R → stop button 27L” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “8” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27R → stop button 27L → stop button 27C” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “9” represents that the pressing order of “stop button 27R → stop button 27C → stop button 27L” is notified in the operation instruction effect.
The instruction information of the instruction number “10” represents that a “target 7” effect described later is executed as the operation instruction effect.
Here, the instruction information generated by the gaming state control unit 110 is included in the command transmitted from the command generation unit 160 and transmitted to the operation instruction execution unit 211. The operation instruction execution unit 211 is based on the instruction information. The operation instruction effect is executed.

  In addition, the game state control unit 110 manages the progress of the game period, which is a period from when the game start operation is received until the final stop operation (third stop operation) is received. Specifically, the game state control unit 110 controls turning on / off of the game start display LED 25e, and when the game start display LED 25e is turned on, the start lever sensor 44 is turned on as a game start operation. Accept. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 controls the lighting color (blue / red) of the stoppable display LED 27a, and indicates that the stop button sensor 43a is turned on when the stoppable display LED 27a is lit blue. Accept as a stop operation for 65. The control conditions for the game start display LED 25e by the gaming state control unit 110 and the control conditions for the stop possible display LED 27a by the gaming state control unit 110 can be set as appropriate.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 can execute a determination related to the transition to the CZ state ST21 (low advantageous gaming state) according to a specific condition. Here, the specific condition may be a predetermined condition, and the content thereof is not particularly limited. For example, the lottery may be performed to win the lottery.
Specifically, the gaming state control unit 110 (i) determines whether or not to shift to the CZ state ST21 based on a lottery result (a set winning flag or a non-winning flag) by the internal lottery unit 120, and (ii) ) When transitioning to the CZ state ST21, the transition timing is determined.
When the transition to the CZ state ST21 is performed, the first notification control unit 215 executes the first notification effect as described above, and the player is expected to shift to the CZ state ST21 before the transition effect is executed. An effect that can be performed may be executed, and in the case of such a configuration, the gaming state control unit 110 also determines whether or not the expected effect can be executed.
Here, when the transition to the CZ state ST21 (low advantageous gaming state) is determined, the gaming state control unit 110 outputs a command for notifying the first notification control unit 215 of at least that effect and the transition timing.
Note that the determination result by the gaming state control unit 110 is included in the command output from the command generation unit 160 and transmitted to the sub control unit 210 (the operation instruction execution unit 211 and the first notification control unit 215).

The internal lottery unit 120 determines whether or not a plurality of predetermined winning combinations are determined by lottery with the detection of the operation (start operation) of the start lever 26 as a trigger. More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number and refers to a lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 103 to determine which winning combination corresponds to the acquired random number.
The flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag indicating that a winning combination lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 can be established. Here, winning combination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 is stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of the symbol variation game.

In the present embodiment, winning combinations that are drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 are illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing the sub notification number and the combination number and the winning combination corresponding to them. 12 to 18 are examples of combinations of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64. FIG.
The sub notification number in FIG. 10 or 11 is an identification number notified to the sub management unit 210 when each winning combination is won, and the sub management unit 210 controls various effects according to the sub notification number. Can do. Each winning combination shown as sub notification number “2” to sub notification number “7” is generally referred to as a special replay. If a special replay is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the indicated sub notification number will be stopped on the active line when the stop operation is performed in the specified order, but the stop operation will be performed in any other order. When this occurs, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay (sub notification number “1”) is stopped and displayed on the active line.

10 or FIG. 11 is a winning flag identification number corresponding to each winning combination, and the flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag according to the winning number. Even if the sub notification number is a common winning combination, the assigned combination number is different depending on the type of the corresponding predetermined pressing order.
For example, the preparation replay to which the role numbers “2” to “7” are assigned corresponds to each of the 6 patterns of pressing order. Here, “preparation replay (6 choices)” in FIG. 10 indicates that the predetermined push order corresponding to the preparation replay is the press indicated by the instruction numbers “4” to “9” shown in FIG. It represents one of the order.
Alternatively, the rush replay to which the role numbers “14” to “16” are assigned corresponds to each of the three patterns of pressing order. Here, in FIG. 10, “entry replay (3 choices)” is written because the push order corresponding to the rush replay is any one of the instruction numbers “1” to “3” shown in FIG. 9. Indicates the order in which the buttons are pressed.
On the other hand, the fall replay to which the role numbers “8” to “13” are assigned corresponds to each of the 6 patterns of pressing order. Here, “falling replay (6 choices)” in FIG. 10 indicates that the predetermined pressing order corresponding to the falling replay is the pressing indicated by the instruction numbers “4” to “9” shown in FIG. It represents 5 in the order. That is, when winning the fall replay to which the role number “8” to the role number “13” is assigned, the pressing order that can avoid the fall replay and stop and display the normal replay is the instruction number “4” to the instruction number. It represents that it is one of the pressing orders represented by “9”.
Similarly, the fall replay to which the role numbers “19” to “21” are assigned corresponds to each of the three patterns of pressing order. Here, “falling replay (3 choices)” in FIG. 10 indicates that the predetermined pressing order corresponding to the falling replay is any of the instruction numbers “1” to “3” shown in FIG. This means that it is two of the pressing orders that one represents. That is, when winning a fall replay to which role numbers “19” to “21” are assigned, the pressing order in which the normal replay can be stopped and displayed while avoiding the fall replay is the instruction number “1” to the instruction number. This represents one of the pressing orders represented by “3”.

In the table shown in FIG. 10, the notation “◯” or “−” written in the right column of each sub notification number or each role number indicates that the sub lot number 120 is referred to when the internal lottery unit 120 refers to the lottery table. Whether or not a notification number and a role number can be selected is described.
For example, the sub notification number “0” and the role number “0” correspond to a loss (non-winning) and can be selected when referring to the lottery table of RT0 to RT4, but RT5 (during bonus game) Is not selected when the lottery table is referred to. Note that the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12A is an example of a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed when a loss is selected by the internal lottery unit 120.
The sub notification number “1” and the role number “1” correspond to normal replay and can be selected when the RT0 to RT4 lottery tables are referenced, but refer to the lottery table of RT5 (in bonus game). If selected, it is not selected. Note that the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12B is an example of a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed when normal replay is selected by the internal lottery unit 120. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12B, each reel 65 is controlled so that three replay symbols are aligned across the line L2.

The sub notification number “2” and the combination numbers “2” to “7” correspond to the preparation replay and can be selected only when the lottery table of RT1 (normal gaming state) is referred to. Is not selected when the lottery table is referred to. Note that the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 13A is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the preparation replay is selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and is stopped in a predetermined pressing order. It is an example. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13A, the reels 65 are controlled so that “replay symbols / replay symbols / bell symbols” are aligned across the line L2.
The sub notification number “3” and the role numbers “8” to “13” correspond to the fall replay, and can be selected only when the lottery table of RT2 (ART preparation period) is referred to. Is not selected when the lottery table is referred to. The sub notification number “7” and the combination numbers “19” to “21” are also supported by the fall replay and can be selected only when the lottery table of RT3 (ART is operating) is referred to. When other lottery tables are referenced, they are not selected. It should be noted that the symbol combination shown in FIG. 13B is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the fall replay is selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and is stopped in a predetermined pressing order. It is an example. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13B, the reels 65 are controlled so that the “replay symbol / replay symbol / watermelon symbol” are aligned across the line L2.
The sub notification number “4” and the role numbers “14” to “16” correspond to the entry replay and can be selected only when the RT2 (ART preparation period) lottery table is referred to. Is not selected when the lottery table is referred to. Note that the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 13C is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the inrush replay is selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and is stopped in a predetermined pressing order. It is an example. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13C, each reel 65 is controlled so that three replay symbols are aligned across the line L5.

The sub notification number “5” and the role number “17” correspond to the blue 7 replay and can be selected when the lottery table of RT1, RT3 (ART is operating) or RT5 (bonus game) is referred to. However, it is not selected when referring to another lottery table. Note that the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 14A is displayed when the blue 7 replay is selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and the first stop operation in the game is the stop button 27R. It is an example of a combination of symbols. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14A, each reel 65 is controlled so that three blue 7 replay symbols are aligned across the line L2.
The sub notification number “6” and the role number “18” correspond to the blue 7 fake play, which is selected when the lottery table of RT1, RT3 (ART is operating) or RT5 (bonus game) is referred to. However, it is not selected when other lottery tables are referenced. Note that the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 14B is a stop display when the blue 7 fake play is selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and the first stop operation in the game is the stop button 27R. It is an example of a combination of symbols to be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14B, in some reels 65, the blue 7 replay symbol is stopped and displayed on the line L2, and in other reels 65, symbols other than the blue 7 replay symbol are stopped on the line L2. Each reel 65 is controlled to be displayed.
Note that the “Aim for 7” effect that may occur when Blue 7 Replay or Blue 7 Fake Play is won will be described in detail later.

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a winning combination that can be selected in common when the internal lottery unit 120 refers to RT0 to RT4, and a sub notification number and a combination number corresponding thereto.
For example, the 3-notification bell corresponds to the sub notification number “8” and the role numbers “22” to “24”. The three-option bell is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 15A is stopped and displayed in the bell when the stop operation performed when winning is in a predetermined pressing order. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15A, each reel 65 is controlled so that three bell symbols are aligned across the line L4. Further, the 3 choice bell is a winning combination in which a combination of symbols shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15B, each reel 65 is controlled so that three bell symbols are aligned across the line L1. Note that the predetermined pressing order related to the three-option bell is the pressing order represented by any one of the instruction numbers “1” to “3” shown in FIG.
A common bell corresponds to the sub notification number “9” and the role number “25”. Here, the common bell is a winning combination in which the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 15A is stopped and displayed in the bell regardless of the pressing order of the stop operation performed when winning.

The watermelon corresponds to the sub notification number “10” and the role number “26”. Here, the watermelon is a winning combination in which the symbol combination shown in FIG. 16 (a) can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation performed when winning, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. If you win, you will win a watermelon. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16A, each reel 65 is controlled so that three watermelon symbols are aligned across the line L4.
A chance combination corresponds to the sub notification number “11” and the combination number “27”. Here, the chance combination is a winning combination that is established regardless of a stop operation performed when winning. Note that the symbol combination shown in FIG. 16B is an example of a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed when a chance combination is won.

A weak cherry corresponds to the sub notification number “12” and the role number “28”. Here, the weak cherry is a winning combination in which the symbol combination shown in FIG. 17A can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation performed when winning, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. If it is, it will win a weak cherry. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the reels 65L and 65C, the cherry symbols are stopped and displayed on the line L5, and in the reel 65R, the symbols other than the cherry symbols are stopped and displayed on the line L5. The reel 65 is controlled.
Strong cherry corresponds to the sub notification number “13” and the role number “29”. Here, the strong cherry is a winning combination in which the symbol combination shown in FIG. 17B can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation performed when winning, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. If it is, it will win a strong cherry. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17B, each reel 65 is controlled so that three cherry symbols are aligned across the line L5.
The middle cherry corresponds to the sub notification number “14” and the role number “30”. Here, the middle cherry is a winning combination in which the symbol combination shown in FIG. 17C can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation performed when winning, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed. If it is, it will win the middle cherries. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17C, the cherry symbols are stopped and displayed on the line L2 on the reel 65L, and the symbols other than the cherry symbols are stopped and displayed on the line L5 on the reels 65C and 65R. The reel 65 is controlled.

FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a winning combination relating to a bonus game, and a sub notification number and a combination number corresponding to the winning combination.
A bonus game (indicated as BB in FIG. 11B) corresponds to the sub notification number “15” and the role number “31”. Here, the bonus game is a winning combination in which the symbol combination (seven reds) shown in FIG. 18 can be stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation performed when the winning combination is made. When the stop display is made, the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory is operated, and the process proceeds to the RT5 operation state ST15.
Bonus winnings correspond to the sub notification number “16” and the role number “32”. Here, bonus winning is a winning combination that can be selected by the internal lottery unit 120 only during a bonus game (RT5 operating state ST15). When winning a bonus prize, the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 15 (a), that is, the same symbol combination as in the case of the bell prize, is stopped and displayed regardless of the mode of the stop operation performed. To establish.

The rotation control unit 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by driving the reel motor 68. The control of the rotation control unit 140 includes, for example, control for executing a symbol variation game by rotating a plurality of reels 65.
More specifically, the rotation control unit 140 outputs a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 so as to rotate each reel 65 at a predetermined speed during the symbol variation display execution period. The reel motor 68 is a stepping motor, and can input the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140 to rotate each reel 65 in an intermittently variable manner.
The rotation angle (the number of moving frames) of the reel 65 increases in proportion to the length of the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140. Further, the rotation speed of the reel 65 increases in proportion to the frequency of the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140.

  The display symbol determination unit 150 determines which winning combination corresponds to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line (in this embodiment, line L2) in the symbol variation game.

  The command generator 160 generates a command to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200. The command generated by the command generation unit 160 includes conditions for determining each effect executed by the sub-board 200, information related to the operation instruction effect, and the like.

The sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on the command transmitted from the main board 100.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63, and causes the effect display device 63 to execute an effect based on display output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to execute an effect by audio output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LEDs mounted on the decorative LED board 41, and causes the LED to execute an effect based on the light emission output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.

In addition, the sub control unit 210 performs the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED emission according to the detection signals input from the various sensors 40b (the push button sensor 45c, the cross key button sensor 46a, and the determination button sensor 46b). The unit 240 can be controlled.
More specifically, when the sub control unit 210 receives detection signals from the various sensors 40b during execution of a part of the effect or display of the menu screen, the sub control unit 210 works on the effect display unit 220 and relates to the effect display area 62. The display is changed, the sound output unit 230 is operated to output a sound effect from the speaker 49, the LED light emitting unit 240 is operated to cause the decoration LED 36 mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41 to emit light with a special light emission pattern, etc. it can.

The sub supervision unit 210 includes an operation instruction execution unit 211 that executes an operation instruction effect based on the instruction information (see FIG. 9) generated by the gaming state control unit 110. In the execution of the operation instruction effect by the operation instruction execution unit 211, at least the effect display device 63 displays and outputs a predetermined effect image. Further, in accordance with the display output by the effect display device 63, the sound may be output from the speaker 49, or may be expressed by the light emission of the LED mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41.
Moreover, the sub supervision part 210 has the 2nd alerting | reporting control part 216 which performs alerting | reporting (2nd alerting | reporting effect) to transfer to ART operation state ST23. More specifically, the second notification control unit 216 stops and displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 replay (see FIG. 14A) in a game in which, for example, a “target 7” effect is executed. In this case, the transition notification is performed. In the execution of the second notification effect by the second notification control unit 216, at least the effect display device 63 displays and outputs a predetermined effect image. Further, in accordance with the display output by the effect display device 63, the sound may be output from the speaker 49, or may be expressed by the light emission of the LED mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41.
Moreover, the sub supervision part 210 has the 1st alerting | reporting control part 215 which performs transition alerting | reporting (1st alerting | presentation effect) to CZ state ST21 (low advantageous game state). More specifically, in the execution of the first notification effect by the first notification control unit 215, at least the effect display device 63 displays and outputs a predetermined effect image. Further, in accordance with the display output by the effect display device 63, the sound may be output from the speaker 49, or may be expressed by the light emission of the LED mounted on the decorative LED substrate 41.

<Operation instruction effect, first notification effect, and second notification effect>
Hereinafter, an execution mode of the operation instruction effect by the operation instruction execution unit 211, an execution mode of the first notification effect by the first notification control unit 215, and an execution mode of the second notification effect by the second notification control unit 216 will be described.
FIGS. 19 to 21 are diagrams showing effect images displayed in the effect display area 62 in the operation instruction effect executed by the operation instruction execution unit 211. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an effect image displayed in the effect display area 62 in the first notification effect executed by the first notification control unit 215. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an effect image displayed in the effect display area 62 in the second notification effect executed by the second notification control unit 216. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an effect image displayed in the effect display area 62 in the loss notification executed by the second notification control unit 216.
In FIG. 19 to FIG. 21, the arrow on each reel 65 shown in the reel frame 64 indicates the rotation direction of the reel 65.

  For example, when the instruction information with the instruction number “1” is received from the gaming state control unit 110, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the effect image shown in FIG. 19 in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. 19, in this case, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the display 301 indicating that the operation should be stopped first in the effect display area 62 above the reel 65 </ b> L, whereby the reel 65 </ b> L is first displayed. Encourage players to stop reels. Further, in this case, since there is no instruction for the second stop reel and the third stop reel, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the display 309 indicating that the stop order is irrelevant on the effects of the reels 65C and 65L. It is displayed in the display area 62.

  Alternatively, when the instruction information with the instruction number “4” is received from the gaming state control unit 110, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the effect image shown in FIG. 20 in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. 20, in this case, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the display 301 indicating that the operation should be stopped first in the effect display area 62 above the reel 65 </ b> L, whereby the reel 65 </ b> L is first displayed. Encourage players to stop reels. Further, in this case, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays a display 302 indicating that it should be stopped secondly in the effect display area 62 above the reel 65C, thereby making the reel 65C a second stop reel. Encourage the player to Further, in this case, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays a display 303 indicating that it should be stopped third in the effect display area 62 above the reel 65R, thereby making the reel 65R a third stop reel. Encourage the player to

The above-described operation instruction effect shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. 20 can be executed when a winning combination in which the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed (result of the symbol variation game) is different depending on the order of the stop operations is won in principle.
For example, the rush replay relating to the part number “14” to the part number “16”, the fall replay relating to the part number “19” to the part number “21”, or the three selection bells relating to the part number “22” to the part number “24”. Since the winning combination is defined only for the first stop reel, an operation instruction effect indicating only the first stop reel can be performed as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the preparatory replays related to the role numbers “2” to “7” and the fall replays related to the role numbers “8” to “13” are winnings in which the order of stop operations is defined for all the reels 65. Since it is a winning combination, as shown in FIG. 20, an operation instruction effect indicating the order of stop operations can be performed for all reels 65.
However, this is a principle, and an operation instruction effect indicating the order of the stop operation may be performed for all the reels 65 in a part when winning the winning combination defined only for the first stop reel. An operation instruction effect indicating only the first stop reel may be performed in a part of the case where a winning combination in which the order of the stop operation is defined for all the reels 65 is won. In addition, in the case where a winning combination that does not define the order of the stop operation, for example, a normal replay related to the role number “1” or a common bell related to the role number “25” is won, the above operation instruction effect is performed. It may be broken.

Subsequently, when the instruction information with the instruction number “10” is received from the gaming state control unit 110, the operation instruction execution unit 211 displays the effect image shown in FIG. 21 in the effect display area 62. As described above, the operation instruction effect shown in FIG. 21 is the “aiming for 7” effect according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 21, when the “aiming for 7” effect is executed, the operation instruction execution unit 211 places the symbol corresponding to the blue 7 replay (the role number “17” shown in FIG. 10) in the reel frame 64. By displaying a display 304 indicating that it should be stopped on the upper stage of the effect display area 62, the player is prompted to stop the blue 7 replay. Further, when executing the “aiming at 7” effect, the operation instruction execution unit 211 should perform a stop operation by reverse pressing (a pressing order corresponding to the instruction content of the instruction number “9” shown in FIG. 9). Is displayed in the lower part of the effect display area 62 to prompt the player to perform a stop operation by reverse pressing.

The “aiming for 7” effect is executed by the operation instruction execution unit 211 at least in part when the blue 7 replay (role number “17”) is won. In addition, the “aiming for 7” effect is executed by the operation instruction execution unit 211 at least in part when winning the blue 7 fake play (role number “18”).
In the case where the blue 7 replay is won and the “aiming for 7” effect is executed, if the player performs a stop operation suitable for the instruction of the effect, as shown in FIG. The display is stopped so that the symbols are aligned with the active line. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the stop display receives an impression that the player has succeeded in the “aiming at 7” effect.
On the other hand, in the case where the blue 7 fake play is won and the “Aim 7” effect is executed, even if the player performs a stop operation suitable for the instruction of the effect, FIG. As shown, the blue 7 symbols are stopped and displayed so that they are not aligned with the active line. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the stop display receives a testimony that the “aiming at 7” production has failed.
In other words, what has been said here is as follows. That is, the operation instruction execution unit 211 executes the operation instruction effect during the game period in at least a part of the case where the winning of the blue 7 replay or the winning of the blue 7 fake play is determined at the start of the game. At this time, the operation instruction effect executed by the operation instruction execution unit 211 is a combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed according to the winning of the blue 7 replay, and can be stopped and displayed according to the winning of the blue 7 fake play. This is an effect mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to Blue 7 Replay, which is a combination of no symbols, is stopped and displayed.
Further, it can be said that the “aiming for 7” effect is an effect executed during the period from the start operation of the symbol variation game to the final stop operation (during the game period).

  As described with reference to FIG. 10, the blue 7 replay and the blue 7 fake play can be derived in the RT1 operation state ST11, the RT3 operation state ST13, or the RT5 operation state ST15, that is, in these operation states, the internal lottery unit 120 is operated. The winning can be determined by. In other words, it can be said that the blue 7 replay and the blue 7 fake play can be won mainly in the normal game state ST20, the CZ state ST21, the ART operation state ST23, or the bonus game state ST25.

The privilege triggered by the winning of Blue 7 Replay or the privilege triggered by the winning of Blue 7 Fake Play varies depending on the gaming state at the time of winning.
For example, in the game in the normal game state ST20, when it is determined that the blue 7 replay is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 passes through the ART preparation state ST22 and the ART operation state ST23 (high advantage game). State) after the game. Further, in the game in the normal game state ST20, when it is determined that the blue 7 fake play is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 maintains the next game of the game in the normal game state ST20. That is, the gaming state is set lower than the ART preparation state ST22 and the ART operation state ST23.
Alternatively, in the game in the CZ state ST21, when the winning of the blue 7 replay is determined at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 passes through the ART preparation state ST22 and the ART operation state ST23 (highly advantageous game state). ) To shift to after the game. In the game in the normal game state ST20, when it is determined that the blue 7 fake play is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 maintains the next game of the game in the CZ state ST21, that is, The game state is set lower than the ART preparation state ST22 and the ART operation state ST23.
Alternatively, in the game in the ART operation state ST23, when it is determined that the blue 7 replay is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 performs an addition process for the ART operation state ST23. Further, in the game in the ART operation state ST23, when it is determined that the blue 7 fake play is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 maintains the next game of the game in the ART operation state ST23.
Alternatively, in the game in the bonus game state ST25, when it is determined that the blue 7 replay is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 performs the normal game state ST20 or the ART ready state after the bonus game state ST25 ends. It is determined to shift to the ART operation state ST23 via ST22. In addition, in the game in the bonus game state ST25, when it is determined that the blue 7 fake play is won at the start of the game, the game state control unit 110 provides a privilege other than replaying the next game of the game. Do not grant.
As described above, in any of the normal game state ST20, the CZ state ST21, the ART operation state ST23, or the bonus game state ST25, the blue 7 replay win is an opportunity to grant a privilege more advantageous than the blue 7 fake play win. Become.
Each privilege listed here is given when the blue 7 replay is won or the blue 7 fake play is won, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 replay is stopped (for example, FIG. 14). The stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 fake play (for example, the stop display shown in FIG. 14B) does not necessarily have to be a privilege granting condition.

By the way, when the predetermined condition is established at the start of the game, the first notification control unit 215 executes the first notification effect by displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 22 in the effect display area 62 during the stop period. .
Specifically, the first notification control unit 215 displays the effect image shown in FIG. 22 in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, the first notification control unit 215 displays the display 306 indicating that the transition is made to the CZ state ST21 in the effect display area 62, thereby causing the player to transition to the CZ state ST21. To inform. That is, the first notification effect according to the present embodiment is an effect that definitely notifies the transition to the CZ state ST21. Therefore, the first notification control unit 215 according to the present embodiment can execute the first notification effect only in a situation where the transition to the CZ state ST21 is confirmed. Therefore, the predetermined condition according to the present embodiment includes at least “the gaming state control unit 110 has decided to shift to the CZ state ST21”.
It should be noted that the predetermined condition in the present embodiment is configured to be different from the winning of the blue 7 replay and the winning of the blue 7 fake play. That is, neither the blue 7 replay win nor the blue 7 fake play win is a predetermined condition in this embodiment.
It can be said that the above first notification effect is an effect that is executed after any symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game (during the stop period).

  In addition, the 1st alerting | reporting control part 215 will determine whether to perform a 1st alerting | reporting effect, if the determination of transfer to CZ state ST21 is notified, and only when it determines with performing a 1st alerting | reporting effect. You may take the structure which performs a 1st alerting | reporting effect.

The timing at which the gaming state control unit 110 according to the present embodiment determines the transition to the CZ state ST21 may be during the execution of the game in which the low notification effect is executed by the first notification control unit 215, and from the game A game executed before may be being executed. According to the latter example, it can be said that a game that satisfies the predetermined condition may be determined in a game that is executed before the game.
In addition, the timing at which the gaming state control unit 110 according to the present embodiment shifts from the normal gaming state ST20 to the CZ state ST21 may be during execution of a game in which a low transition effect is executed by the first notification control unit 215. A game executed after the game may be being executed.
More specifically, for example, when the game state control unit 110 decides to “transition to the CZ state ST21 in the next game” in one game, this is indicated at the start of the next game. When the first notification control unit 215 receives the notification shown, the first notification control unit 215 can execute the low transition effect during the stop period in the game, with the reception of the notification as the establishment of a predetermined condition. According to this example, the game in which the game state control unit 110 determines the transition to the CZ state ST21, the game in which the first notification control unit 215 executes the first notification effect, and the game state control unit 110 in the CZ state ST21. There is a discrepancy between the game to be transferred to.
In addition, when the decision to shift to the CZ state ST21 is notified, the above-described example in which the first notification control unit 215 executes the first notification effect is one specific example, and the implementation of the present invention is limited to this. Absent. For example, the first notification control unit 215 determines whether or not to execute the first notification effect when the notification is received, and executes the first notification effect only when it is determined to execute the first notification effect. A configuration may be adopted.

Subsequently, when the symbol combination corresponding to the blue 7 replay is stopped and displayed in the game in which the “aimed at 7” effect is executed during the stay in the normal game state ST20, the second notification control unit 216 displays FIG. Is displayed in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. 23, in this case, the second notification control unit 216 displays a display 307 indicating that the ART has been won in the effect display area 62, thereby allowing the player to shift to the ART operating state ST23. Inform.
That is, it can be said that the notification that the ART is won (second notification effect) is an effect that is executed after all the reels 65 are stopped (after the game period).

Subsequently, when the symbol combination corresponding to the blue 7 fake play is stopped and displayed in the game in which the “aimed for 7” effect is executed during the stay in the normal game state ST20, the second notification control unit 216 The effect image shown in 24 is displayed in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG. 24, in this case, the second notification control unit 216 displays the display 308 indicating that the ART is not won in the effect display area 62, thereby not switching to the ART (related to the ART). The player is notified of the “losing notification”.
That is, the loss notification related to the ART operation state ST23 by the second notification control unit 216 can be said to be an effect executed after all the reels 65 are stopped.

As described above, the “aiming for 7” effect by the operation instruction execution unit 211 is executed during the game period according to the winning combination (blue 7 replay or blue 7 fake play) in the game. In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 replay is stopped and displayed at the end of the “aiming for 7” production, the combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 fake play is stopped at the end of the “aiming for 7” production. Even when displayed, the second notification control unit 216 performs notification after the stop display.
On the other hand, the first notification effect by the first notification control unit 215 is determined based on the determination result by the game state control unit 110 that can be performed in the game being executed or the game executed before the game. This is executed in the stop period after receiving the stop operation.
Since the execution conditions of these effects are different from each other, they can occur in duplicate for the same game. In addition, since the contents suggested or notified in these effects are different from each other, if these effects occur repeatedly, the player may be confused.

  In this embodiment, in order to avoid the confusion as described above, the “aiming for 7” effect (second notification effect) that notifies the transition to the ART operation state ST23 and the first that notifies the transition to the CZ state ST21. A function of avoiding the occurrence of overlapping with the notification effect is provided in at least one of the gaming state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211.

For example, the stop period after the final stop operation for the game is accepted when the winning of the blue 7 fake play is determined at the start of the game and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game When the effect is performed and the transition to the CZ state ST21 (low advantageous game state) is notified, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 restricts execution of the “target 7” effect. .
More specifically, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 determines that the blue 7 fake play is won at the start of the game, and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game. If not, the “Aim for 7” effect is executed.
In addition, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 is a case where the winning of the blue 7 fake play is determined at the start of the game, and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game, No operation instruction effects including the “Aim for 7” effect are executed. Note that in order not to execute the operation instruction effect, the game state control unit 110 may limit the execution of the operation instruction effect by outputting the instruction information of the instruction number “0” to the operation instruction execution unit 211, or the game Although the state control unit 110 outputs instruction information other than the instruction number “0” to the operation instruction execution unit 211, the operation instruction execution unit 211 does not respond to the instruction information, thereby restricting the execution of the operation instruction effect. May be.
In this case, even if the “aiming for 7” effect is executed and the player appropriately operates in accordance with the effect, the symbol alignment corresponding to the blue 7 replay is not stopped and displayed, and the ART operation state ST23 is entered. Loss notification of the transition is executed. Therefore, after the notification of the shift to the ART operation state ST23 is executed, the notification of transition to the CZ state ST21 (first notification effect) is executed. In this case, the notification from the first notification effect is obtained. The interests that can be made may be reduced by disappointment due to the loss notification of the transition to the ART operating state ST23 (the transition to the highly advantageous gaming state). Therefore, in this case, the execution of the “aiming for 7” effect of the failure pattern is restricted.

In addition, when the game is started, the winning of the blue 7 replay (specific winning combination) is determined, and the final stop operation for the game is accepted because the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game. Also in the case where the first notification effect is performed in the later stop period and the transition to the CZ state ST21 is notified, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 executes the “target 7” effect. Limit.
More specifically, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 is a case where the winning of the blue 7 replay (specific winning combination) is determined at the start of the game and the final stop operation for the game When the first notification effect is not executed in the stop period after the reception of “No”, the “Aim for 7” effect is executed.
In addition, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 is the case where the winning of the blue 7 replay is determined at the start of the game and in the stop period after the final stop operation for the game is received. When one notification effect is executed, no operation instruction effect including the “aiming for 7” effect is executed.
In this case, if an effect of “aiming at 7” is executed and the player appropriately operates according to the effect, the symbol alignment corresponding to the blue 7 replay is stopped and displayed. After performing the second notification effect that notifies the winning of the transition to the ART operation state ST23, if the transition to the CZ state ST21, which is a lower gaming state than the ART operation state ST23, is notified, the ART operation state ST23 to the CZ state ST21. It can be misleading to the player as if it was downgraded. Therefore, even in such a case, execution of the “aiming at 7” effect may be limited to prevent the player from misunderstanding. In such a case, if the execution of the “aiming for 7” effect is restricted, the transition to the ART operating state ST23, which is a privilege related to winning the blue 7 replay, may not be canceled, and the ART operating state ST23 ends. You may transfer to CZ state ST21 later.

<Main flow related to game progress>
Next, a main flow relating to game progression in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.

FIG. 25 to FIG. 27 are flowcharts showing a main flow relating to game progression in the present embodiment.
The main board 100 executes the symbol variation game once while performing a series of processing from step S102 to step S152 shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, and repeatedly executes the symbol variation game. Can be executed repeatedly.
Each process illustrated in FIGS. 25 to 27 is a specific example, and processes other than the processes described here may be performed by the main board 100. In addition, at least a part of the series of processes illustrated in FIGS. 25 to 27 does not necessarily have to be executed by the main board 100.

First, the game state control unit 110 executes a game start process that is a process necessary in advance to start the next symbol variation game (step S102).
The game start process according to the present embodiment includes the following process, for example.
(I) Processing for storing various data related to the previous symbol variation game.
(Ii) A process of clearing data indicating symbols stopped and displayed in the previous symbol variation game.
(Iii) A process of acquiring the game setting value set at that time.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 executes a medal acceptance start process which is a preparation process for placing a medal on the next symbol variation game (step S104).
The medal acceptance start process according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following process.
(I) Processing for operating the medal blocker 47b.
(Ii) A process of multiplying the next symbol variation game with the same number of medals as the medal that has been performed on the symbol variation game when the replay is activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game.

Subsequently, when the re-game is not activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game (NO in step S106), the gaming state control unit 110 determines the medal to be performed based on the detected operation or the state of the gaming machine 10. The medal management process which is the process is executed (step S108).
Further, when the re-game is activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game (YES in step S106), the process proceeds to step S110 described later without executing the process in step S108.
The medal management process according to the present embodiment includes the following process, for example.
(I) A process of checking that the inserted medal has normally passed through the inserted medal passage 51 when it is detected that a medal has been inserted from the medal slot 31.
(Ii) A process of multiplying the next symbol variation game with a medal confirmed to have passed normally by the process described in (i). Alternatively, when the number of medals for the next symbol variation game has already reached the upper limit (three), the number corresponding to medals confirmed to have passed normally is added to the number of credits.
(Iii) If the number of medals for the next symbol variation game has already reached the upper limit and the number of credits has also reached the upper limit (50), the medal passage in the inserted medal passage 51 is not allowed. Processing to inhibit the medal blocker 47b.
(Iv) A process of subtracting the number of medals corresponding to the pressed bet button 23 from the number of credits and multiplying the reduced number of medals by the next symbol variation game when the pressing of the bet button 23 is detected.
(V) Processing for paying out a medal when it is detected that the settlement button 32 is pressed and there is a medal that can be settled.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 performs a reel rotation start check, which is a process for checking whether a condition for accepting a start operation on the start lever 26, that is, a condition for starting the symbol variation game is satisfied. (Step S110).
For example, the following items are included in the symbol changeable game start conditions checked in the reel rotation start check according to the present embodiment.
(I) The number of medals necessary for starting the symbol variation game (specified number) has already been multiplied.
(Ii) None of the stop buttons 27 are operated.
(Iii) The start lever sensor 44 is operating normally.

When it is confirmed by the check in step S110 that the start condition for the symbol variation game is satisfied, the gaming state control unit 110 waits for detection by the start lever sensor 44 with the game start display LED 25e lit. (NO in step S112).
Note that while waiting for detection by the start lever sensor 44, the gaming state control unit 110 repeats the processing from step S106 to step S110 described above.

Subsequently, when the operation of the start lever 26 is detected by the start lever sensor 44 (YES in step S112), the internal lottery unit 120 executes an internal lottery using the lottery table related to the winning combination (step S114), and wins. If the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination or non-winning, the non-winning flag is set by the flag setting unit 130 (step S116).
Since the winning combination that can be drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 according to the present embodiment has been described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 and the like, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not an effect is required (step S118). Specifically, the gaming state control unit 110 executes the following determination in step S118.
With respect to the first notification effect, the gaming state control unit 110 performs the CZ state ST21 based on the winning flag or the non-winning flag set in step S116 or based on the transition timing to the CZ state ST21 determined in advance. The necessity of the production (first notification production) related to the transition to is determined.
For the second notification effect, the gaming state control unit 110 performs the ART operation based on the winning flag or the non-winning flag set in step S116, or based on the transition timing to the ART operating state ST23 determined in advance. The necessity of the effect (second notification effect) related to the transition to the state ST23 is determined.
For the operation instruction effect, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the operation instruction effect is executed based on the winning flag or the non-winning flag set in step S116 or based on the gaming state in the game, The instruction number of the instruction information transmitted to the operation instruction execution unit 211 is selected.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the above-described wait time has elapsed, and waits until it has elapsed (NO in step S120).
When the wait time has elapsed (YES in step S120), the rotation control unit 140 drives the reel motor 68 to start rotation of the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R). (Step S122). If the above-described wait time has not elapsed at the timing of processing in step S122, the rotation control unit 140 waits for the wait time to elapse and starts the rotation of the plurality of reels 65.

In addition, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether the symbol number value being passed detected by the reel sensor 66 (reel sensor 66L, reel sensor 66C, reel sensor 66R) during rotation of the reel 65 is normal. A reel rotation error check, which is a process for monitoring whether there is an abnormality, is executed (step S124).
In step S124, when it is determined that any of the detected symbol numbers of the plurality of reels 65 is abnormal (YES in step S126), the rotation control unit 140 determines that there is an abnormality. The process of step S122 is performed again on the reel 65 that has been used. This process is also referred to as reel restart.
Further, when it is determined in step S126 that the detected symbol number value for the passing one of the plurality of reels 65 is normal (NO in step S126), the reels are not restarted. Move on to the next process.

Further, the rotation control unit 140 monitors whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed. While not reaching the predetermined speed (NO in step S128), the above-described steps are performed. The processes of S124 and step S126 are repeated.
Then, after the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 reach the predetermined speed (YES in step S128), the rotation control unit 140 checks whether or not there is a request (stop request) for stopping the rotation of the reels 65. A reel stop acceptance check which is a process to be executed is executed (step S130).
In the reel stop acceptance check according to this embodiment, when the stop button sensor 43a detects the operation of the stop button 27 (stop button 27L, stop button 27C, stop button 27R), the reel 65 corresponding to the operated stop button 27 is displayed. At least a process in which the gaming state control unit 110 outputs a stop request to the game and is received by the rotation control unit 140 is included.

When the rotation control unit 140 receives a stop request in step S130 (YES in step S132), the rotation control unit 140 displays a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64 as a result of the symbol variation game. The symbol combination control which is the process to determine is performed (step S134).
If the rotation control unit 140 does not accept a stop request in step S130 (NO in step S132), the process proceeds to the next process without executing the symbol combination control.

The symbol combination control according to the present embodiment includes the following processing, for example.
(I) The symbol number of the symbol passing the reference position at the time when the stop request is received is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as the symbol number at the time of stop reception.
(Ii) The rotation control unit 140 indicates the symbol number at the time of stop reception based on the winning flag or the non-winning flag set at step S116 and the symbol number at the time of stop reception stored in the processing of (i). Either the symbol or the symbol within the range of 4 frames in the rotation direction from the symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position.
(Iii) The rotation control unit 140 stops the symbol determined in (ii) at the reference position.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 executes a stop display output process that is a process of outputting a command including an effect request accompanying the stop of the reel 65 in step S134 to the sub control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. (Step S136).
It should be noted that the command output in step S136 does not need to be executed every time it is processed, and it is sufficient if it is executed when the gaming state control unit 110 determines that an effect is to be executed.

When all the reels 65 are not stopped when the stop display output process is completed (NO in step S138), the process proceeds to step S124 again, and the processes from step S124 to step S136 are repeated.
When all the reels 65 are stopped when the stop display output process is completed (YES in step S138), a determination process by the display symbol determination unit 150 is performed (step S140).

In step S140, when the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that the winning is achieved, the winning is established, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded as a privilege corresponding to the winning (step S142).
In principle, the medals awarded in step S142 are stored and stored in the number of credits. However, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the gaming state control unit 110 controls a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 to obtain medals corresponding to the number exceeding the credit number. Then, the medals are discharged from the medal storage 93 to the medal discharge port 35.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 receives a command including a request relating to an effect that is executed in the stop period after receiving the final stop operation for the current game, that is, an effect associated with all the reels 65 being stopped. Then, an all reel stop display output process, which is a process to be output to the sub control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160, is executed (step S144).
The effects required in step S144 include, for example, a bonus start effect that is executed when the game is shifted to a bonus game with a bonus symbol stop display.
Note that the command output in step S144 does not have to be executed every time it is processed, and it is sufficient if it is executed when the gaming state control unit 110 determines that the effect is to be executed.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 performs an overflow check, which is a process of checking a storage error sensor (not shown) provided in the medal storage 93 or the medal auxiliary storage 95 (step S146).
If it is confirmed in step S146 that the storage error sensor has detected an abnormality, the gaming state control unit 110 sends a command including an error display request to the sub management unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. Output. In addition, the sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220 to display an error display on the effect display device 63, and controls the audio output unit 230 to output an error sound from the speaker 49.

Subsequently, the game state control unit 110 executes a game end check that is a process related to the end of the symbol variation game (step S148), and the series of processes ends.
For example, the following items are included in the check target in the game end check according to the present embodiment.
(I) End the re-game operation.
(Ii) End the bonus game.

<Modification of the present invention>
So far, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 27, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, so long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Various modifications, improvements, etc. are also included.

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of limiting the mode of the operation instruction effect depending on the presence or absence of the first notification effect, the operation instruction effect is not executed when the execution of the “aiming at 7” effect is limited. The invention is not limited to this. As a mode of restricting the operation instruction effect, the operation of each output means may be suppressed so that the player is less likely to know that the operation instruction effect is being executed.
In addition, even when the execution of the “aiming at 7” effect is restricted as in the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to the blue 7 replay (specific winning combination) by chance (see FIG. 14A). The possibility of stopping and displaying cannot be excluded. Therefore, when restricting the execution of the “Aim for 7” effect, the operation instruction execution unit 211 executes another operation instruction effect instead of executing the “Aim for 7” effect, and actively performs the blue 7 replay. It is good also as a structure which avoids the stop display of the corresponding symbol combination.
More specifically, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 is a case where the winning of the blue 7 replay is determined at the start of the game, and the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game. In this case, the “aiming at 7” effect may be executed. In addition, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 shows that when the winning of the blue 7 replay is determined at the start of the game and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game, FIG. An operation instruction effect for notifying only the pressing order as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 may determine that the blue 7 replay win is determined at the start of the game and the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game. Aiming for “7” may be performed. In addition, the game state control unit 110 or the operation instruction execution unit 211 is pressed when the winning of the blue 7 replay is determined at the start of the game and a predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game. You may perform the operation instruction | indication effect which alert | reports only order.
Here, it is preferable that the operation instruction effect for notifying only the pressing order is an instruction content for stopping and displaying another symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the blue 7 replay (specific symbol combination).
With this configuration, when the first notification effect is executed during the stop period after the final stop operation is received, the blue 7 replay is won in the game. The operation instruction effect is executed with the instruction content for stopping and displaying another symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to 7 replays. Thereby, execution of the high transition notification resulting from the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the blue 7 replay is more reliably avoided.
In addition, in order to replace the “target 7” effect with the operation instruction effect informing only the pressing order, the gaming state control unit 110 uses the instruction number “1” and the instruction number “2” instead of the instruction information of the instruction number “10”. Or instruction number “4” to instruction number “7” may be output to the operation instruction execution unit 211, or the gaming state control unit 110 operates the instruction information of the instruction number “10”. The operation instruction execution unit 211 may execute an operation instruction effect that does not correspond to the instruction information although it is output to the instruction execution unit 211. Note that when the gaming state control unit 110 outputs the instruction information of the instruction number “3”, the instruction number “8”, or the instruction number “9”, a stop operation for setting the first stop reel as the reel 65R is prompted. It is not appropriate as an operation instruction effect performed as an alternative to the “Aim at 7” effect.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution mode of the “aiming for 7” effect that can be executed in accordance with the winning of the blue 7 replay or the winning of the blue 7 fake play in the normal gaming state ST20 (RT1 operation state ST11) Although the embodiment to be changed when the first notification effect is executed in the stop period after receiving the final stop operation for is described, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, execution of the “Aim for 7” effect that can be executed in response to a blue 7 replay win or a blue 7 fake play win in the ART operating state ST23 (RT3 operating state ST13) or bonus gaming state ST25 (RT5 operating state ST15) The aspect may be changed when the first notification effect is executed in the stop period after the final stop operation for the game is received.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the 1st alerting | reporting effect by the 1st alerting | reporting control part 215 is made into the effect which alert | reports the winning of transfer to CZ state ST21 definitely, implementation of this invention is not restricted to this. .
For example, the first notification effect by the first notification control unit 215 may be an effect indicating non-deterministically the transition to the CZ state ST21, that is, a suggestion effect. In this case, the predetermined condition that is a condition for executing the suggestion effect may not include “the gaming state control unit 110 has decided to shift to the CZ state ST21”. In other words, in this modified example, the transition condition to the CZ state ST21 and the predetermined condition are not necessarily related. Therefore, the first notification control unit 215 can execute the suggestion effect regardless of the presence / absence of notification from the gaming state control unit 110 to the first notification control unit 215.
In the case where the suggestion effect is executed by the first notification control unit 215, and when the transition to the CZ state ST21 is not actually won, the “target 7” effect is a failure pattern (blue 7 fake play) If the player wins, the player will have double discomfort. Even in such a case, the present invention restricts the execution of the “aiming at 7” effect, so that it is possible to prevent giving the player the above-mentioned double discomfort.

  In the above description of the embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption of the functional configuration illustrated in each drawing, but each component of the present invention may be formed so as to realize the function. Therefore, each component of the gaming machine of the present invention does not have to be individually independent, but a plurality of components are formed as one member, and one component is formed of a plurality of members. That a certain component is a part of another component, a part of a certain component overlaps a part of another component, and the like.

  A plurality of flowcharts are used in the description of the above embodiment. These flowcharts include a plurality of steps described in order. However, the description order does not limit the order and timing of executing the plurality of steps to the one mode illustrated. For this reason, when carrying out the present invention, the order of the plurality of steps can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and even if some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of steps overlap each other. Good.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) Game control for starting a change display of symbols triggered by the player's start operation, stopping and displaying the symbols triggered by the player's stop operation, and executing a game that obtains a result based on the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed Means for determining whether to win or not among a plurality of winning combinations at the start of the game, and a low advantage that is advantageous to the player if a predetermined condition is satisfied A game state control means for making a transition to a gaming state, and when a winning of a specific winning combination is determined by the winning / failing judging means, a gaming state control means for making a transition to a highly advantageous gaming state having a higher advantage compared to the low advantageous gaming state; When the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game, the transition to the low-advantaged gaming state is notified during the stop period that is a period after the final stop operation for the game is received. When the first notification control means capable of performing the notification effect and the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, among the combinations of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination, the combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed. A second notification control means for performing a second notification effect to notify the transition to the high-advantaged gaming state after the game, and at least a part of the case where the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game Instruction contents for stopping and displaying an operation instruction effect for instructing a player to perform the stop operation during a game period from when the start operation to the game is received until the final stop operation for the game is received Operating instruction control means to be executed at the same game, the predetermined condition is established at the start of the same game, and the winning of the specific winning combination is determined Furthermore, when the first notification control means performs the first notification effect during the stop period after the game, the operation instruction control means restricts the execution of the operation instruction effect with the instruction content. .
(2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein a game that satisfies the predetermined condition is determined in a game that is executed before the game.
(3) The operation instruction control means, when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game, The operation instruction effect is executed with the instruction content for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols, and when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), in which the operation instruction effect is not executed.
(4) The operation instruction control means, when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game, The operation instruction effect is executed with the instruction content for stopping and displaying the combination of symbols, and when the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game If so, the game instruction machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the operation instruction effect is executed with an instruction content for stopping and displaying another symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination. .
(A) The low advantageous gaming state is more advantageous than the normal gaming state because the lottery probability of transition to the high advantageous gaming state is set higher than the normal gaming state, and the high advantageous gaming state is Any one of (1) to (4), wherein an expected value of a game medium that can be acquired as a result of one game is greater than the low advantageous game state because the expected value is larger than the low advantageous game state. Game machines.

10 gaming machine 20 front door 21 upper panel 22 lower panel 23 bet button 23a maximum bet button 23b single bet button 24 menu selection button 24a cross key button 24b decision button 25 status display LED
25a Inserted number display LED
25b Stored number display LED
25c Acquisition number display LED
25d Re-play indicator LED
25e Game start display LED
25f Possible to display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Checkout button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decoration LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker openings 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decoration LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button board 45a Maximum bet button sensor 45b Single bet button sensor 45c Push button sensor 46 Menu selection button board 46a Cross key button sensor 46b Determination button sensor 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector main body 47b Medal Blocker 47c Medal passage sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Inserted medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Stored medal passage 60 Game machine main body 62 Effect display area 63 Effect display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel illumination board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply unit 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout port 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hinge part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 97 Discharge control board 100 Main boards 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 gaming state control unit 120 internal lottery unit 130 flag setting unit 140 rotation control unit 150 display symbol determination unit 160 command generation unit 200 sub-board 210 sub control unit 211 operation instruction execution unit 215 first notification control unit 216 second notification control Part 220 effect display part 230 audio | voice output part 240 LED light emission part 301-309 display L1-L5 line

Claims (4)

Game control means for starting a variable display of a graphic triggered by the player's start operation, stopping the graphic triggered by the player's stop operation, and executing a game that obtains a result by the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped manner;
At the start of the game, a winning / failing determination means for determining which of a plurality of winning combinations is to be won or not to be won,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is shifted to a low advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the winning determination means determines the winning of the specific winning combination, the degree of advantage is higher than that of the low advantageous gaming state. A gaming state control means for shifting to a high and highly advantageous gaming state;
When the predetermined condition is established at the start of the game, a first notification effect for notifying the transition to the low-advantaged game state is provided in a stop period that is a period after the final stop operation for the game is received. First notification control means that can be performed;
When the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, the transition to the highly advantageous gaming state is made after the specific combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed. Second notification control means for performing a second notification effect for notification;
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, the player is in a game period from when the start operation for the game is received until the final stop operation for the game is received. An operation instruction control means for executing an operation instruction effect instructing the stop operation with an instruction content for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination;
In the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the same game and the winning of the specific winning combination is determined, and the first notification control means further includes the first notification control unit during the stop period after the game. When performing one notification effect, the operation instruction control means restricts execution of the operation instruction effect with the instruction content.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a game that satisfies the predetermined condition is determined in a game that is executed before the game. The operation instruction control means includes
If the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game, the instruction content to stop display the specific symbol combination Execute the operation instruction effect,
The operation instruction effect is not executed if the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game and the predetermined condition is satisfied at the start of the game. The gaming machine described. The operation instruction control means includes
If the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied at the start of the game, the instruction content to stop display the specific symbol combination Execute the operation instruction effect,
If the winning of the specific winning combination is determined at the start of the game and the predetermined condition is met at the start of the game, the combination of the other symbols different from the specific symbol combination The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation instruction effect is executed with an instruction content for stopping and displaying a combination.

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