JP6527819B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known which is equipped with a feature continuous actuation device (type 1 BB) according to a first type special role that is a trigger for activating a so-called big bonus (Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, after the symbols corresponding to the first type BB are aligned, a big bonus is repeated, repeating a so-called small combination game and a JAC game executed after aligning a specific symbol (so-called JAC symbol). . There is also known a gaming machine that activates a big bonus even if the specific symbol is not aligned.

JP 2009-297524

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the player can only receive the payout of the specified number of medals during the big bonus even if the symbols corresponding to the type 1 BB are complete. That is, the big bonus in the conventional gaming machine has not changed the game nature depending on the ability or the judgment of the player. On the other hand, adopting complicated rules may result in the player not being able to fully enjoy it.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a player with different game characteristics depending on the player's ability or judgment without having complicated rules.

The present invention relates to a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
A bet button for betting game media to execute a game based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery unit including a plurality of internal lottery tables for determining a winning combination, and determining the winning combination based on an operation of the start switch by the player;
A symbol corresponding to the first specific combination in a normal gaming state and a role corresponding to a continuous product actuation device associated with a first-class special role in the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a first specific combination ) The first special gaming state, which is the gaming state to be executed after the game is complete, and the role corresponding to the first special role in the first special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the second specific role ) And a state transition management unit for switching between a second special gaming state, which is a gaming state to be executed before the symbols corresponding to the second specific combination are aligned.
Equipped with
The internal lottery unit
In the normal gaming state, among the plurality of internal lottery tables, as the winning combination, the first small winning combination in which the order of operation of the stop switch by the player is different and the symbols on the activated line are the same as each other. The above internal extraction is performed using an internal extraction table containing a plurality of types,
In the second special game state, the same symbols as the symbols on the activated line corresponding to the plurality of first small winning combinations as the winning combination among the plurality of internal lottery tables are aligned on the activated line Perform the internal lottery using an internal lottery table including a second small combination that enables the winning combination to be won regardless of the order of operation;
It is a gaming machine.

Further, in the present invention, the state transition management unit determines the first special game state, the second special game state, and the second special part in the first special game state. It is a gaming state to be executed after the symbols corresponding to the second specific combination are collected, and the small combination with the payout of the gaming media has won a predetermined number of times or the specified number of times the game is performed The third special game state to shift to the special game state of 1 is switched, and the internal lottery section, in the third special game state, of the plurality of internal lottery tables, as the winning combination The third small winning combination that can receive the payout of the gaming media more than the payout amount when the small winning combination of two wins, and the third small winning probability higher than the third small winning combination When the part is won It is preferred to carry out the internal lottery using the internal lottery table including a fourth small prize payout little remote the game medium.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing the player with different game characteristics depending on the player's ability or judgment without having complicated rules.

It is a front view of a slot machine concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol of the rotation reel in the slot machine of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the effective line of the slot machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating RT transition of the slot machine of FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations and winning probabilities according to gaming states in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1, a symbol on an effective line of winning combination in RT0 (normal). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1, a symbol on an effective line of winning combination in RT0 (during CT). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a symbol on an effective line of a winning combination in RT1 (inside of 1 type BB), which is one of the internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a symbol on an effective line of a winning combination at RT0 (in Class 1 BB), which is one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1, a symbol on an effective line of a winning combination at RT0 (during JAC). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1, a symbol on an effective line of a winning combination in RT2 (inside of JAC). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing one of internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1, a symbol on an effective line of a winning combination in RT2 (normal). FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an on-line symbol of the winning combination in RT2 (during CT), which is one of the internal lottery tables of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the game flow in the slot machine of FIG.

(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a slot machine as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention.
The slot machine 1 includes a housing 10 as shown in FIG. A front door 100 is provided on the front of the housing 10.

  The front door 100 is provided with a translucent reel window 200 at its central portion. In the reel window 200, the player can visually recognize a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each rotating reel 20 described later.

  Above the reel window 200, a liquid crystal display unit 3, an electric decoration unit (not shown), and a speaker (not shown) are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 3 displays various effect videos during the game. The lighting unit turns on or off in a predetermined pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The speaker outputs predetermined BGM and SE (sound effect) when the predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, various effects in the game are performed by the liquid crystal display unit 3, the electric decoration unit, and the speaker.

  Below the reel window 200, an operation unit 4 is provided. The operation unit 4 includes an insertion slot 41 for inserting medals as an example of game media, a bet switch 42 for betting medals, a lever 43 as a start switch for rotating each rotating reel 20, and each rotation A stop switch 40 is provided corresponding to the reel 20 and configured to stop the rotating reels 20 being rotated.

Each switch of the operation unit 4 outputs an operation signal based on the operation of the player.
Further, a medal sensor (not shown) is provided at the insertion slot 41. The medal sensor detects the insertion of a medal into the insertion slot 41 by the player, and outputs a detection signal. In addition to these, the operation unit 4 is provided with a settlement switch (not shown), a stored medal display unit (not shown), and the like.

  Further, at the lower part of the operation unit 4, a payout opening 51 for paying out the medals and a lower tray 52 for storing the medals paid out from the payout opening 51 are provided.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a view showing the arrangement of the symbols of the rotary reel 20 of the slot machine 1. Also, FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an effective line L of the slot machine.

<Description of the game>
When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the slot 41 or uses the medals (credits) stored by operating the bet switch 42. Bet the medals. When a predetermined number of medals are bet on the slot machine 1, the activated line L is activated, and the lever 43 can be operated, that is, the game can be started.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the effective line L is configured by one middle stage line in the horizontal direction. In the present embodiment, one effective line L (middle line) is activated when the three bets, which are Max Bet, are performed. As will be described later, in a game (during CT) executed immediately after the second special character (CT) is won, the effective line L is activated by two sheets of Max Bet.

  One game in this embodiment is a series of operations in which the player operates the bet switch 42, the lever 43 and the stop switch 40 to obtain the result of the game. Specifically, when the lever 43 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the internal lottery of the winning combination is performed, and the rotation of each rotating reel 20 is started. In this state, when any one of the stop switches 40 is operated, the rotating reel 20 corresponding to the operated stop switch 40 is stopped. All the reels 20 are stopped, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the combination of the symbols arranged (winning) on the effective line L. This completes one game.

  In addition, in RT0 (normal), RT1 (in one BB), RT0 (in one BB), RT0 (in JAC), RT2 (in JAC), and RT2 (in normal) described later, the player You have to bet 3 medals. On the other hand, in RT0 (in CT) and RT2 (in CT), the player has to bet two medals.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 includes, in addition to the bed switch 42, the lever 43, and the stop switch 40, as shown in FIG. 2, the rotating reel unit 2 and the control unit 6 for controlling the entire slot machine 1. There is. The rotating reel unit 2 and the control unit 6 are disposed inside the housing 10 together with a power supply device (not shown) for turning on / off the main power supply of the slot machine 1 and the like.

  The rotating reel unit 2 is composed of three rotating reels 20 and three stepping motors 21 for driving these. The rotating reel unit 2 is disposed near the center of the inside of the housing 10.

  The stepping motor 21 in the present embodiment is set to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 20 within 190 ms after the stop switch 40 is operated. In addition, the stepping motor 21 makes one rotation in step 504 and rotates the rotating reel at a speed of 80 rotations / minute. That is, the step advancing within 190 ms is 127 steps.

  If the internal lottery result CT is hit, the control of at least one rotating reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 is changed in the subsequent games until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the specified number of medals are paid out). Be done. As a result, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 20 is stopped within 75 ms after the player presses the stop switch 40.

  The rotation reel 20 and the stepping motor 21 are controlled in rotation and stop by a rotation start control unit 611 and a rotation stop control unit 612 described later.

<Description of control unit>
The control unit 6 includes a CPU that performs calculations and the like, a ROM that stores programs and data that are necessary for the progress of the game, and the like, a RAM, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 6 mainly includes a main control unit 61 and a sub control unit 62.

  The main control unit 61 controls the game to proceed. The main control unit 61 controls the stepping motor 21 and controls the rotation start or end of the rotating reel 20 based on the player's operation on the bet switch 42, the lever 43 and the stop switch 40.

  In addition, the sub control unit 62 performs control for performing various effects and the like. The sub control unit 62 determines the effect content based on the signal transmitted from the main control unit 61, and controls the notification unit 621, the electric decoration unit, the speaker, and the output of the determined effect content. I do.

[Main control unit]
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 61 includes an internal lottery unit 610 having a plurality of internal lottery tables T1, a rotation start control unit 611, a rotating reel detection unit 612a, a symbol determination unit 612b, a push order determination unit 612c, and symbols A rotation stop control unit 612 provided with a table T2, a game result determination unit 613, a hopper control unit 614, and a state transition management unit 615.

  The internal extracting section 610 performs internal extraction of the part corresponding to the combination of the symbols of the rotating reel 20 based on the operation signal of the lever 43. Specifically, the internal lottery is performed based on the random number acquired when the operation signal of the lever 43 is output and the internal lottery table T1, and the winning combination is determined. The internal lottery result is output as an internal lottery result signal. The output internal lottery result signal is transmitted from the internal lottery unit 610 to the rotating reel unit 2 and the sub control unit 62.

  The operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output when a predetermined number of medals are stored and the bet switch 42 is operated during the bet acceptance period (when the bet switch is turned on).

  The determination as to whether or not the operation signal of each switch has been output is performed for each game. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation on each switch means an operation in which the operation signal of each switch is output.

(Description of RT transition and internal lottery table)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the slot machine 1 includes RT0, RT1, and RT2 having different replay probabilities as RT transitions.
In addition, below, the game comprised by RT0 (in 1 type BB inside), RT0 (in JAC), and RT2 (in JAC inside) mentioned later is called a big bonus.

In RT0, RT0 (normal) with a low replay probability, RT0 (in 1 class BB) which is a so-called small role game in big bonus, RT0 (in JAC) which is a so-called JAC game in big bonus, CT There is RT0 (in CT) in the inside.
As RT1, there is RT1 (in one type of BB) having a higher replay probability than RT0 (normal).
RT2 includes RT2 (within JAC) that is inside the JAC, which has a higher probability of replay than RT0 (normally), RT2 (usually), which has a higher probability of replay than RT2 (within JAC), and RT2 during CT. (During CT)

As a result of internal lottery during RT0 (normal) the character continuous operation device (type 1 BB) pertaining to type 1 special character wins, and the symbol corresponding to type 1 BB in the game is on the effective line L If it is not aligned, the gaming state shifts to RT1 (in the inside of one kind of BB).
When the symbol corresponding to the 1 type BB is aligned on the effective line L during RT1 (in 1 type BB inside), the gaming state shifts to RT0 (in 1 type BB).

If the JAC wins as a result of internal lottery in RT0 (type 1 BB) and the symbol corresponding to the JAC is not aligned on the effective line L in the game, the gaming state shifts to RT2 (inside JAC) Do.
When a symbol corresponding to JAC is aligned on the effective line L in RT2 (inside of JAC), the gaming state shifts to RT0 (during JAC).

  When a predetermined number of medals are paid out in a big bonus consisting of RT0 (in 1 class BB), RT0 (in JAC) and RT2 (in the inside of JAC), the big bonus is ended. Thereafter, depending on the RT state at the end of the big bonus, the gaming state shifts to RT0 (normal) or RT2 (normal).

  Further, in RT0 (normal), when the result of internal lottery CT wins, the gaming state shifts to RT0 (in CT). When a predetermined number of medals are paid out at RT0 (during CT), the CT ends. Then, the gaming state shifts from RT0 (during CT) to RT0 (normal).

  Similarly, in RT2 (normal), when the result of internal lottery CT wins, the gaming state shifts to RT2 (during CT). When a predetermined number of medals are paid out at RT2 (during CT), the CT ends. Then, the gaming state shifts from RT2 (during CT) to RT2 (normal).

  In addition, in the case where the pushing order bell is hit in RT2 (normal) and the pushing order of the stop switch 40 by the player is incorrect, the winning combination of the bell spill is won, and the gaming state is RT0 ( Transition to normal).

  In addition, although omitted for the sake of convenience of description, ART (assist replay time) can be mounted in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In this case, RT3 (during ART) can be separately provided as a gaming state. Then, when a specific combination (for example, so-called promotion ripple) is held during RT0 (normal), and the symbol corresponding to the specific combination is aligned on the effective line L, the gaming state shifts to RT3 (ART) It can be configured as follows.

  7 to 14 respectively show RT0 (normal), RT0 (in CT), RT1 (in 1 type BB), RT0 (in 1 type BB), RT0 (in JAC), RT2 (in JAC), RT2 It is an internal lottery table T1 in which symbols corresponding to combinations that may be hit in the gaming state of (normal) and RT2 (during CT) are shown.

The internal lottery table T1 will be described in detail.
FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a role that may be hit in RT0 (normal) is shown. Specifically, in RT0 (ordinary), there may be one BB, CT, push order bell, push order unbelievable bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and a fall.

  Further, the same applies to the other internal lottery tables T1 described in FIG. 8 and subsequent figures, but each internal lottery table T1 has a numerical range corresponding to the random numbers acquired when the lever 43 is operated. It is memorized (illustration abbreviation). Then, the internal lottery unit 610 determines the winning combination according to which of the numerical ranges stored in the internal lottery table T1 the acquired random number belongs to.

The winning combination in the gaming state (RT0 (normal)) of FIG. 7 will be described.
Class 1 BB is a feature continuous actuation device related to a type 1 special role. When one type BB is hit, the player performs a red-eye on the left rotating reel 20a, and the red 7 on the inside rotating reel 20b on the effective line L by pointing. "Red 7" can be aligned on the rotating reel 20c.

  CT is a type 2 special feature. When the CT wins, the player does not make a push and "rip A" or "rip B" on the left rotary reel 20a and "rip A" on the middle rotary reel 20b on the effective line L. Or, "B" can be aligned with "Rip B", the right rotating reel 20c.

  The pushing order bell is a part that can align the bells on the activated line L when the player presses the stop switch 40 in the correct pushing order. For example, since the slot machine 1 is provided with three rotating reels 20, the patterns of pressing order are "left middle right", "left right middle", "middle left right", "middle right left", "right left middle", There are six ways "right middle left". When the player's pushing order is correct among the six pushing orders, the player can arrange the bells (nine cards) on the effective line L without pushing the eyes.

  On the other hand, in the case where the pushing order bell is won and the player selects a pushing order other than the correct pushing order, the nine-sheet combination is not won but the one-sheet combination is won. Specifically, in the case where the pressing order by the player is a pressing order other than the correct pressing order, the rotation of "lip A" or "rip B" on the left rotating reel 20a on the effective line L is performed. "Rip A" or "Rip B" on the reel 20b, and "watermelon" or "Blank 2" on the right rotating reel 20c.

  Unlike the pushing order bell, the pushing order unquestioned bell is a combination in which the nine-sheet combination is won regardless of the pushing order of the rotary reel 20 by the player. When the player hits the bell in an order of inquisitive bell, the player does not make a push, and on the effective line L, “lip A” or “rip B” on the left turn reel 20 a, “on the turn reel 20 b in the middle. "Bell", "Blue 7", "Cherry", "Blank 2", "Rip A", or "Rip B" can be aligned with the right rotating reel 20c.

  Watermelon is a rare character that requires so-called eye-catching. When the watermelon is hit, the player performs a push on the left turn reel 20a to “watermelon”, the middle turn reel 20b to “watermelon”, and the right turn reel 20c on the effective line L. We can arrange "watermelon".

  Cherry, like watermelon, is a rare role that requires a so-called look. Then, when the cherries win, the player can make the "cherry" on the left rotating reel 20a on the effective line L by pushing the scree. In this case, it is possible to win cherries regardless of the design of the inner rotating reel 20b and the right rotating reel 20c other than the left rotating reel 20a. That is, "ANY" indicates that any symbol may be used.

  Replay is a role that enables a player to execute a game without betting medals in the next game. Then, when the replay is hit, the player does not press the player, and on the activated line L, “rip A” or “rip B” is applied to the left rotating reel 20a, and “rip A "or" Rip B "," Rip A "or" Rip B "can be aligned with the right rotating reel 20c.

  FIG. 8 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a player who may win in RT0 (during CT) is shown. At RT0 (in CT), all roles with 15 medals are forced to hit. When the entire winning combination is won, the player does not press on the left reel 20a "rip A" or "rip B" on the active line L, and the middle reel 20b "bell", "Blue 7", "Cherry", "Blank 2", "Rip A" or "Rip B" can be aligned with the right rotating reel 20c. In addition, in RT0 (in CT), although 1 type BB etc. also perform extraction of other roles, symbols corresponding to these are never aligned, and only the entire role is won.

  FIG. 9 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a role that may be won in RT1 (within 1 type of BB) is shown. In RT1 (inside 1 type BB), push order bell, push order unbelievable bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and release may occur. Since the configuration of the role is as described above, the description is omitted here.

  RT1 (1 class BB inside) is 1 class BB at RT0 (normally) but the symbol corresponding to 1 class BB is not aligned on the effective line L, and 1 class BB flag is carried over It is in the state of being Therefore, in RT1 (in 1 class BB inside), when the exfoliation hits, and the design which corresponds to 1 class BB is aligned on effective line L, game state to RT0 (in 1 class BB) Transition.

  FIG. 10 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a role that may be won in RT0 (type 1 BB) is shown. In RT0 (type 1 BB), there is a possibility that JAC, push order bell, push order order bell, watermelon, cherry, and replay can be held. When the JAC wins, the player performs a blind push to “blank 1” on the left rotating reel 20a, “blank 1” on the inside rotating reel 20b, and the right rotating reel on the effective line L. You can align the "bar" with 20c. If the JAC wins during RT0 (type 1 BB) and the symbols corresponding to the JAC are not aligned, the gaming state shifts to RT2 (within the JAC). The configuration of the other roles is as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 11 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a role that may be won in RT0 (during JAC) is shown. At RT0 (during JAC), there is a possibility that all roles, one-piece, replay, and losing may be successful. When one player wins the game, the player makes a push on the left rotation reel 20a on the effective line L to “blank 1”, and the middle rotation reel 20b “red 7” on the right. "Blank 1" can be aligned on the rotating reel 20c. When this one-piece winning combination is won, one medal is paid out. The configuration of the other roles is as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 12 is an internal lottery table T1 showing the possible winning combinations in RT2 (inside of JAC). In RT2 (inside of JAC), push order bell, push order unbelievable bell, watermelon, cherries, replay, and release may occur. Unlike the pushing order bell in RT0 (normal), for example, the pushing order bell in the inside of the JAC has no concept of pushing order, and the bell wins in any pushing order. Then, when the pushing order bell is hit, the player does not make a push on the left rotating reel 20 a “bell” on the effective line L, the middle rotating reel 20 b “bell”, the right The "bell" can be aligned with the rotating reel 20c. The configuration of the other roles is as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  FIG. 13 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a role that may be hit in RT2 (normal) is shown. In RT2 (ordinary), 1 BB, CT, push order bell, push order unquestioned bell, watermelon, cherry, replay, and a part that may fall off is a part that may be hit. The configuration of the role is as described above, and thus the description is omitted here.

  FIG. 14 is an internal lottery table T1 in which a symbol corresponding to a player who may win in RT2 (during CT) is shown. At RT2 (during CT), only all winnings will be won. That is, in RT2 (during CT), as in RT0 (during CT), the flag of all roles is compulsorily set regardless of the role that has been won as a result of the internal lottery.

  The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 of the rotating reel unit 2 to start the rotation of the rotating reel 20 based on an operation signal of the lever 43. The rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 so that the rotating reel 20 rotates at a speed of, for example, 80 rotations / minute.

  The rotation stop control unit 612 includes a rotating reel detection unit 612a, a symbol determination unit 612b, a pressing order determination unit 612c, and a symbol table T2. The rotation stop control unit 612 controls the stepping motor 21 of the rotating reel unit 2 based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610, the operation signal of the stop switch 40 by the player, and the symbol table T2. Then, after the player operates the stop switch 40, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 20 is stopped within 190 ms.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery is CT, the rotation stop control unit 612 changes the rotation stop control of at least one of the three rotating reels 20 during the CT game. Do. In this case, for example, the rotation stop control unit 612 performs reel control so that the rotation of the left rotation reel 20a is stopped within 75 ms after the player operates the left stop switch 40a.

  The rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the position of the rotating reel 20 during rotation. Specifically, after the rotation of the rotating reels 20 is started, the rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the passage of a reference point (not shown) of each of the rotating reels 20. When passage of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 is detected, the rotating reel detection unit 612a outputs a detection signal indicating that the reference point of each rotating reel 20 has passed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the valid line L is set as a detection position which is an absolute position of the slot machine 1. In addition, the detection signal is detected each time the reference point of each rotating reel 20 passes this detection position.

  In addition, each time the rotation reel detection unit 612a receives a detection signal indicating that the reference point of the rotation reel 20 has passed the effective line L (that is, every rotation of the rotation reel), the rotation reel detection unit 612a The measurement value of a step (hereinafter, simply referred to as a step) is cleared to zero, and the step is measured again from zero. Thus, the rotating reel detection unit 612a measures steps.

  Further, the rotating reel detection unit 612a detects the step of the reference point of each rotating reel 20 from the detection position which is the absolute position in the slot machine 1 based on the measured step. The position of the rotating reel 20 is detected from the step of the detected reference point. The detected position of the rotating reel 20 is output as a rotating reel position detection signal by the rotating reel detection unit 612a. The rotary reel detection unit 612a can be arbitrarily arranged according to the design of the slot machine 1 as long as it can detect that the reference point of the rotary reel 20 has passed the detection position. The output detection signal is transmitted from the rotating reel detection unit 612 a to the control unit 6.

  The symbol determination unit 612b determines the symbol on the effective line L when all the rotating reels 20 stop, based on the rotation reel position detection signal output by the rotation reel detection unit 612a and the symbol table T2. The determination result is output as a symbol determination signal by the symbol determination unit 612b.

  The pressing order determination unit 612 c determines which one of the three stop switches 40 has been operated. The determination result is used for the rotation stop control of the rotating reel 20 as a pressing order determination signal.

  The symbol table T2 is a stop position of the rotary reel 20 determined according to the combination obtained as a result of internal extraction of the internal lottery portion 610 and the symbol on the effective line L when the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output. Also has information on In the information on the stop position of the rotating reel 20, the stop switch 40 is selected according to the combination obtained as a result of the extraction of the combination of the internal extracting unit 610 and the position of the rotating reel 20 when the stop switch 40 is operated. The information of the step of the stepping motor 21 (the number of sliding symbols of the symbol) from the operation to the stop of the rotating reel 20 is included.

  The rotation stop control of the rotating reel 20 is performed based on the internal lottery result signal output by the internal lottery unit 610 by the rotation stop control unit 612, the symbol detection signal output by the symbol determination unit 612b, and the symbol table T2. To be done. For example, the rotation stop control (so-called pull-in control) of the rotating reel 20 so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the effective line L, or the symbols corresponding to the non-canceling combination are not aligned on the effective line L As described above, rotation stop control (so-called kick control) of the rotation reel 20 is performed. The rotation stop control unit 612 outputs the result of the rotation stop control of the rotation reel 20 as a rotation reel stop signal. The rotation reel stop signal that has been output is transmitted from the rotation stop control unit 612 to the game result determination unit 613 or the like.

  In addition to the internal lottery result signal, the symbol detection signal, and the symbol table T2, furthermore, based on the pressing order determination signal output from the pressing order determination unit 612c and the symbol determination signal output from the symbol determination unit 612b Thus, the rotation stop control of the rotating reel 20 is performed.

  The game result determination unit 613 determines the game result based on the internal lottery result signal output from the internal lottery unit 610 and the rotating reel stop signal output from the rotation stop control unit 612. That is, the game result determines whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the symbols arranged on the activated line L. Specifically, the game result determination unit 613 determines that the winning combination has won when the combination of symbols stopped on the pay line L matches the combination of predetermined symbols. This determination result is output as a game result determination signal. The output game result determination signal is transmitted from the game result determination unit 613 to the hopper control unit 614 and the sub control unit 62.

  The hopper control unit 614 is a hopper unit (not shown) based on the game result judgment signal outputted by the game result judgment unit or the operation signal outputted by operating the settlement switch (not shown) of the operation unit 4. Control. Thus, the medals are paid out. The medals paid out based on the game result determination signal (a medal of a winning combination, a medal obtained by winning) are first stored as credits.

  As a result of storing the medals, when the upper limit (for example, 50 sheets) of the credit is exceeded, the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit. That is, medals exceeding the upper limit of credits are paid out from the hopper unit. In addition, when the settlement switch is operated when there is one or more stored medals (when the credit is 1 or more), the hopper control unit 614 controls the hopper unit, and the stored medals are sent from the hopper unit. Be paid out.

  The state transition management unit 615 is a normal gaming state (RT0 (normal) and RT2 (normal)), a first special gaming state (RT0 (type 1 BB)), and a second special gaming state (RT2 (JAC) Inside)), 3rd special gaming state (RT0 (in JAC)), 4th special gaming state (in RT0 (in CT) and RT2 (in CT)), RT1 (in 1 class BB inside) And switch.

[Sub control unit]
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub control unit 62 includes an effect control unit 620 and a notification unit 621. The effect control unit 620 selects an effect pattern for each game, for example, in accordance with the internal lottery result signal or the like output from the internal lottery unit 610.

  The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on a table (effect table T3) in which the contents of the effect corresponding to the winning combination or the game state or the like are stored. Based on the selected effect pattern, the effect control unit 620 controls the notification unit 621, the electric decoration unit, and the speaker to output an effect.

  In addition, the effect table T3 includes, for example, a prognostic effect table that may be selected in the case of winning a predetermined role or in the event of hitting a single type BB. The omen effect table is one of the areas stored in the effect table which is selected only during a predetermined game period (prediction effect period) in which the omen effect is performed. Also, the prognostic effect is one of the effects that indicate the degree of expectation that the gaming state shifts to the advantageous state.

<Game processing>
The game processing of the slot machine 1 will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the player operates the bet switch 42, an operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output (step S10).

  After the operation signal of the bet switch 42 is output, when the lever 43 is operated (lever on) by the player, the operation signal of the lever 43 is output (step S11). When the operation signal of the lever 43 is output, the internal extracting unit 610 performs internal extraction of the winning combination (step S12).

  Next, the rotation start control unit 611 controls the stepping motor 21 to start the rotation of the rotating reel 20 (step S13). Then, when the player operates the stop switch 40, an operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output (step S14). When the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output, the rotation stop control unit 612 controls the stepping motor 21 to stop the rotating reel 20 (step S15).

  When the stop switch 40 is operated while the rotating reel 20 is rotating, the stop switch 40 is stopped within 4 frames (4 symbols) or within 190 ms from the operated position based on the internal lottery result signal. , Pull-in control or kicking control is performed. On the other hand, during CT, pull-in control or kicking control is performed such that at least one of the three rotating reels 20 stops within 75 ms.

  Further, when the operation signal of the stop switch 40 is output, the rotation stop control unit 612 determines whether all the rotating reels 20 have stopped (step S16). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 20 have not stopped (S16: NO), the process returns to step S14. Then, steps S14 to S16 are repeated until all the rotating reels 20 stop.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the rotating reels 20 have stopped (S16: YES), after the rotating reel stop signal is transmitted to the game result determination unit 613, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, based on the internal lottery result signal and the rotating reel stop signal, the game result determination unit 613 determines whether or not the winning combination of the winning combination of the winning combination has been won, and the like. Based on this determination, processing such as payout of medals is performed.

When the processes of steps S10 to S17 are executed, the main control unit 61 determines that one game (one game period) has ended. That is, after step S17, the process returns to step S10, and the main control unit 61 waits for the player to operate the bet switch 42.
This game process is similarly executed in each game state shown in FIG.

<Description of game progression>
The game progress in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
In the normal gaming state (RT0 (normal)), as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, using the internal lottery table T1 including a plurality of pushing order bells each having a different operation order of the stop switch 40 by the player as a winning combination. An internal lottery takes place. In the same drawing, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of kinds of pushing order bells are collectively described as one pushing order bell, not per pushing order. As can be seen from FIG. 6, in the normal gaming state (RT0 (normal)), the winning probability of losing is high. That is, in the normal gaming state (RT0 (normal)), the medals are easily reduced, which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, when the JAC wins in the first gaming state (RT0 (type 1 BB)) and the symbols corresponding to the JAC do not align in the game, the state transition is made. The management unit 615 shifts the gaming state to the second gaming state (RT2 (inside of JAC)). When the pushing order bell is hit in the second gaming state (RT2 (inside of JAC)), the pushing order bell is won regardless of the pushing order by the player. That is, in the second gaming state (RT2 (inside of JAC)), there is a high probability that the bell will be won by the pushing order bell which does not matter in the pushing order regardless of the pushing order bell.

  Therefore, this RT2 (within the JAC) is in an advantageous state for the player. That is, in RT2 (inside of JAC), the player obtains a large amount of medals in a relatively short time by playing so that the player does not intentionally align the symbols corresponding to JAC on the effective line L. be able to. When the payout of medals during the big bonus becomes equal to or more than the specified number during RT2 (inside of JAC), the state transition management unit 615 terminates the big bonus.

  In addition, "blank 1" which is one of the symbols constituting the JAC is disposed one each on the left rotation reel 20a and the middle rotation reel 20b, and one "bar" is arranged on the right rotation reel 20c. It is arranged. In particular, in the present embodiment, since there is no symbol serving as a mark around the symbol, the symbol corresponding to JAC is a symbol that is difficult for the player to aim at even if the number of sliding symbols is considered.

  Specifically, the ratio by which the “blank 1” can be stopped on the effective line L of the left rotating reel 20a and the inner rotating reel 20b by appropriately hitting the player without making a point is: Even if the number of sliding symbols is taken into consideration, it is 5/20 because it is 5 out of 20 each. Moreover, the ratio which can stop a "bar" on the effective line L of the right rotation reel 20c is also 5/20. Therefore, when the player strikes appropriately, the symbol corresponding to JAC can be stopped on the effective line L only at a rate of 5/20 × 5/20 × 5/20 = 1/64.

  When the symbols corresponding to JAC are aligned in the second gaming state (RT2 (inside JAC)), the state transition management unit 615 changes the gaming state to the third gaming state (in RT0 (in JAC)). Migrate. In the present embodiment, the third gaming state (RT0 (in JAC)) transitions to the first gaming state (in RT1 (in type 1 BB)) by winning eight times. That is, in the third gaming state (RT0 (in JAC)), either one full winning combination or one single winning combination having a higher winning probability than full winning combination wins eight times until a prescribed medal is paid out in the big bonus. To the first gaming state (RT0 (type 1 BB)).

  Therefore, in the third gaming state (RT0 (in JAC)), the player can receive more medal payouts by winning all the roles than the one-sheet winning combination. In particular, as described above, it is difficult to stop the blank 1 on the left rotation reel 20a and the right rotation reel 20c in the one-piece combination. That is, it is difficult for the player to win one-piece winning combination even if the one-piece combination wins as a result of the internal lottery.

  On the other hand, when all the winning combinations have been won, the player can easily win all of the winning combinations because each of the symbols constituting the full winning combination is a symbol that is easy to pull in. Therefore, even if the player stops the symbol corresponding to JAC on the effective line L in the second gaming state (RT2 (inside of JAC)), 1 in the third gaming state (in RT0 (in JAC)), It is possible to receive a large amount of medals paid out in a relatively short time by winning only all the roles without winning the sheet role.

  In the fourth gaming state (RT0 (during CT) and RT2 (during CT)), the player can win all the winnings without so-called push. In this fourth gaming state (RT0 (in CT) and RT2 (in CT)), since the maximum number of medals bet is two, the normal gaming state (RT0 (normal) and RT2 (normal)) If the player can win a CT by the player, the player can always receive 15 medals in the next game.

  More specifically, three medals are bet in a game in which CT (no medals are dispensed) and two medals are bet in a CT game during which only one game is played. A total of 5 medals will be bet. On the other hand, the player can receive 15 payouts by winning all roles in the CT game. Therefore, also in the fourth gaming state (RT0 (during CT), RT2 (during CT)), the player can receive a large number of medals.

<Function effect>
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing the player with different game characteristics depending on the player's ability or judgment without having complicated rules.

(Other embodiments)
In the above embodiment, in RT0 (in CT) or RT2 (in CT), the maximum bet number of medals may be one, and for example, 12 medals may be paid out by a full winning combination.

  In the above embodiment, except for the push order bell, the winning combination is described as winning regardless of the push order, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, for example, even if the winning combination is "Replay", if the stop switch 40 is pressed in a pressing order different from the predetermined correct pressing order, the medals will not be paid out. It can be configured.

In the above embodiment, all roles are always drawn in, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is also possible to configure the entire winning combination with a pattern that requires the player to make a push.
In addition, in the case where the ART is mounted in the embodiment, the CT can be hit even during the ART. In this case, by changing the reel control in the CT game executed during the ART, the player who has a smaller number of game medium payouts is awarded first and then all Can be configured to be able to win a prize.

Reference Signs List 1 slot machine 10 frame 100 front door 2 rotating reel unit 20 (20a, 20b, 20c) rotating reel 200 window 3 liquid crystal display unit 4 operation unit 40 (40a, 40b, 40c) stop switch 41 input port 42 bet switch 43 lever ( Start switch)
51 Payout 52 Lower Plate 6 Control Unit 61 Main Control Unit 610 Internal Lottery Unit 611 Rotation Start Control Unit 612 Rotation Stop Control Unit 612a Rotation Reel Detection Unit 612b Symbol Determination Unit 612c Push Order Determination Unit 613 Game Result Determination Unit 614 Hopper Control Unit 615 state transition management unit 62 sub control unit 620 effect control unit 621 notification unit T1 internal lottery table T2 symbol table T3 effect table

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels based on a player's operation;
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and stopping the rotating reels being rotated based on the operation of the player;
A bet button for betting game media to execute a game based on the operation of the player;
An internal lottery unit including a plurality of internal lottery tables for determining a winning combination, and determining the winning combination based on an operation of the start switch by the player;
A symbol corresponding to the first specific combination in a normal gaming state and a role corresponding to a continuous product actuation device associated with a first-class special role in the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a first specific combination ) The first special gaming state, which is the gaming state to be executed after the game is complete, and the role corresponding to the first special role in the first special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the second specific role ) And a state transition management unit for switching between a second special gaming state, which is a gaming state to be executed before the symbols corresponding to the second specific combination are aligned.
Equipped with
The internal lottery unit
In the normal gaming state, among the plurality of internal lottery tables, as the winning combination, the first small winning combination in which the order of operation of the stop switch by the player is different and the symbols on the activated line are the same as each other. The above internal extraction is performed using an internal extraction table containing a plurality of types,
In the second special game state, the same symbols as the symbols on the activated line corresponding to the plurality of first small winning combinations as the winning combination among the plurality of internal lottery tables are aligned on the activated line Perform the internal lottery using an internal lottery table including a second small combination that enables the winning combination to be won regardless of the order of operation;
Gaming machine. In the state transition management unit, in the first special game state, the second special game state, and the first special game state, the second special player wins the second special player. It is a gaming state to be executed after the corresponding symbols are aligned, and when the small combination with the payout of the gaming media has won a predetermined number of times, or when the specified number of games have been played, the first special gaming state Switch to the third special gaming state to shift,
In the third special game state, the internal lottery section pays out the game medium of the amount greater than the payout amount when the second small winning combination is won as the winning combination among the plurality of internal lottery tables. The third small winning combination that can be received, and the fourth small winning combination that has a higher probability of winning than the third small winning combination but less payout of the game medium than when the third small winning combination wins. Perform the internal extraction using an internal extraction table including
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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