JP6535901B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachislot machine using medals as gaming media, a gaming machine such as a slot machine (rolling type gaming machine) called pachylot using pachinko balls as gaming media, and the like (including pachinko machines).

  In addition, the present invention is a semiconductor memory, LD (laser disc), HD (hard disc), CD (compact disc), DVD (digital versatile disc), or control steps or control procedures for realizing the gaming method. It also relates to a program (for example, game software) recorded on an information storage medium such as a digital video disc) or a Blu-ray disc, or a game application itself downloaded using the Internet.

  In recent years, games using a roll-to-roll type gaming machine called a pachislot machine are actively played as entertainment in conventional pachinko parlors and pachislot machines. In addition, in a video game machine installed in a game arcade or the like, and a personal home PC or game machine via the Internet, a coin-type coin or a credit (that is, "game medium") is used to simulate a coin-ball game. Simulation games are being played.

  For example, in the normal game of the roll-to-roll type gaming machine described above, when the player operates the start lever after inserting a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (predetermined amount), a bonus combination, plural types of Perform a small role, or internal lottery of replay role (replay role) (hereinafter referred to as "inside lottery"), and run multiple revolving drums (in most cases, three or four reel drums) from above A variable display game in which a plurality of symbols disposed on the rotating drum (usually, the plurality of symbols are disposed on a reel tape and attached to the outer periphery of each drum) are rotated downward. When the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum and symbols such as bell, watermelon, cherry, etc. of the internally elected small part are displayed on the effective line in a predetermined combination, a prize is awarded. 1 sheet ~ When a replay symbol is displayed on the activated line and replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter, also described as “winning”), as opposed to paying out about 5 game medals, inserting the game medal. Otherwise (or by inserting the number inserted in the previous game as it is), it becomes a re-playable state where the next normal game can be performed.

  In particular, in the case of the roll-to-roll type gaming machine called A type, the big bonus (1 type BB or 2 types BB) is internally won by the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and specified by the individual stop operation of the reel drum. Big bonus game mode (BB game mode: feature continuous operation) which is the most advantageous game mode for the player when symbols (for example, red 7 symbol or blue 7 symbol) are aligned and stopped and displayed on the effective line (The device is in operation), and a large number of game medals can be obtained at a stretch. In addition, when a regular bonus is won and a bar symbol as a specific symbol is aligned on the effective line, a regular bonus game (RB game) is executed and although it does not reach the BB game, it is possible to obtain a corresponding game medal. In any case, for the player, establishing these bonus games is the greatest concern in the roll-to-roll game. In addition, when a bonus game is won or released as a result of executing the internal lottery, a special symbol (7 symbols or bar symbols) is stored by setting a bonus flag in a data storage area such as RAM or RWM and storing it. The flag is to be carried over to the subsequent variable display game until the game is completed.

  By the way, the conventional drum-type game machine (No. 4) is relatively high in euphoria, and in order to curb it, the law concerning regulations such as sex sales and the adequacy of business etc. (Final revision: May 1995 The 30th day Law No. 55) was enforced and applied to the latest roll-to-play gaming machine called the 5th machine.

  For example, in the No. 5 roll-to-roll type gaming machine, the payout rate (short term, medium term, long term) is specified very finely according to the rules, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the quantity of game medals etc. The routine is ended when the predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480) is exceeded, and in the regular bonus game, although it does not reach the BB game, it is ended when about 100's of tens are obtained. In particular, the bonus stock function, which is said to be the greatest feature of the conventional drum-type game machine (No. 4), is also prohibited by the same rule, and as a result, the bonus part can not be released continuously. Since the gameplay and gambling have become extremely low, the players (slotters) who were good customers are getting away from the customers.

  However, even under such strict regulatory conditions, some deregulation has been achieved, and as a result, a new device has been implemented, and as a result, a slot machine equipped with an ART function (assist replay time function) has been developed. The This ART function is a symbol stop operation procedure (a sequence of operation of a stop switch and an operation timing for aiming a color of a bonus symbol) for winning a small winning combination internally won in a high probability replay state where a replay is easy to win. The function is to announce by liquid crystal display or voice and assist (assist), and has become the mainstream of slot 5 machines at present.

  Furthermore, an AT machine has been developed which maintains the state in which a bonus combination (two types of BBs) is internally won, and increases the probability of winning a replay in a normal game and a special game. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) for activating the assist function, and when the AT bonus is won, announcing the pressing order that becomes the correct answer when the pushing order small part is internally won, The player plays the small part with the largest payout number among the plurality of small parts winning simultaneously. On the other hand, the assist function is not activated during the normal game, and the player can not know the correct operation procedure at the time of the winning order small part winning, so the possession medals (ball possession) decrease as the number of games increases. It has become.

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  By the way, as the AT's original technology (patent 4428725) developed by the applicant, a single symbol small winning combination is internally won, and when the operation procedure of the stop button is correct, a predetermined symbol (for example, bell symbol) is won on multiple lines. On the other hand, there is an incorrect answer that causes a small number of lines to stop. Then, when the AT bonus is won, the player is notified of the correct operation procedure, and the number of medals obtained is differentiated. Furthermore, since the game is shifted to the high probability re-game state at the AT bonus time to substantially eliminate the loss, a large number of medals can be obtained without reducing the number of hand-held medals, and a wave of big balls can be made to improve the game performance.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine or the like which can devise an AT bonus or an ART bonus, and can increase the interest without spending the interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine which executes a game by accepting an operation of the start means in a state in which a prescribed number of gaming media are inserted, in order to achieve the above object. A plurality of turning drums having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a combination lottery means for internally drawing a winning combination for each game, and a plurality of turning drums for each game are provided to correspond to each turning drum Accepting the operation of the stop switch, stopping the corresponding rotating drum individually, and displaying a symbol according to the result of the internal lottery, and the game, which is more advantageous than the normal game and the normal game In the case where there is a special game in which the operation sequence of the stop switch can be notified, the transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the special game, and the transition to the special game is determined , and the special game Probability of winning is higher than usual In any case where it shifts to state is determined also comprise one and advantageously interval indicator lights, and the lighting timing determining means for determining when the preferred interval indicator is lit, the said combination lottery The means is capable of performing internal lottery including a bonus combination, and the bonus combination is a combination in which a bonus game is started when an operation symbol is displayed, and the normal gaming mode is Usually there probability game state and is a high probability game state, at least, in the high probability game state, being adapted to transition it can be determined in the the special game with a high probability than the normal probability game state, the advantageous data segment indicator, the game state of the normal game is that to migrate from said normal probability game state to the high probability game state is determined, that the lighting timing determining means decides Informed by timing, the lighting timing determining means is the normal game of the normal probability game state, and when determining the notification timing of transition of the to special game, determining a notification timing of the transition to the high probability game state The notification timing is determined by lottery using different lottery data, and the advantageous symbol is displayed with the operation symbol when the bonus combination is won and the special game is simultaneously won. It is characterized by turning on at the moment of being done.

A game machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the lighting timing determining means is configured to notify the timing at which the advantageous section indicator notifies that the game medium is operated from the operation of the start means. It is characterized in that it is determined any time until it becomes possible to inject.
In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, when an operation of the start means is received in a state where a predetermined number of game media are inserted, the plurality of rotating drums having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are rotated. In the game machine to be played, the role lottery means for internally lottery the role for each game, and the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each spin drum by rotating a plurality of drums for each game, and corresponding A rotating drum control means for individually stopping the rotating drum and displaying a symbol according to the result of the internal lottery, a special advantage in that the game is more advantageous than the normal game and the normal game, and the operation order of the stop switch can be notified There is a game, transition deciding means that decides whether or not to shift to the special game, transition to the special game is decided, and the probability that the special game is won is shifted to a higher state than usual Any of when it is decided to In addition, it comprises one advantageous section indicator to be lit, and a lighting timing determining means for determining the timing at which the advantageous section indicator is lit, and the combination lottery section performs internal lottery including a bonus combination. It is possible that the bonus combination is a combination where the bonus game is started when the operating symbol is displayed, and the normal gaming state is at least a normal probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state. In the high probability gaming state, the transition to the special game is determined with a probability higher than the normal probability gaming state, and the advantageous segment indicator is the lighting timing determining means. Lights up when the transition to the high probability gaming state is determined at the timing when the game is determined, and the lighting timing determination unit determines that the special game is performed in the normal probability gaming state In the case of determining the notification timing, in the case of determining the notification timing of the high probability game state, to determine the lighting timing by lottery with different lottery data, the advantageous interval indicator, said bonus combination is won When the special game is won at the same time, the special game is turned on in response to the display of the operating symbol.
A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the lighting timing determination means sets the timing at which the advantageous section indicator lights up from the operation of the start means of the current game. It is characterized in that it is determined any time until the game medium of the game can be inserted.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, two types of BB and ART bonus are provided, and since the ART bonus and the notification of winning of the advantageous section are elaborated, it is possible to increase interest without exhausting interest. It becomes. In particular, since the stop control of the symbols is changed according to the winning state of the pseudo bonus, the interest of the player can not be exhausted.

It is a front schematic diagram of a drum-type game machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an internal structure of a reel-type gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the reel-type gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a structure block diagram of a drum part. It is a symbol arrangement table of a drum. It is a structure block diagram of a drum part. It is a structure block diagram of a drum part. It is a timing chart which shows the relation of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a structure block diagram of a display effect apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the memory | storage state of a presentation pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of medals obtained. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a reel-type game machine. It is a symbol arrangement figure of a drum. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a payout table at the time of normal and bonus operation. It is a combination table of a push order small combination (medium first) condition device. It is a combination table of a push order small part (right first) condition device. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (effect state). It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol display state of a window part. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen which a display effect apparatus displays. It is a combination table of condition devices of push order irrelevant small part. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of reach eye. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a lottery table.

Definition:
Replay refers to a combination of patterns in which the next play can be played without making a bet in a pachislot machine (roll-type game machine). The designation on the pachislot validation rules (rules regarding certification of the gaming machine and validation of type etc.) is re-playing. In addition, the "replay combination" used in the claims may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to replay combination n are internally won at the same time, and any one of them is given top priority (bonus combination) Is also preferred to operate. That is, "replaying" can be performed without the insertion of game medals (including the provision of game medals for game play by operation of buttons and other devices related to storage devices). I say a game.

  "Activation" is a word including a state in which a combination of symbols relating to replays or symbols pertaining to a bonus continuous operating device etc. is displayed on the effective line, and "in a small combination in which game media are paid out" It is synonymous with "winning". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be used as a "winning" of replay or a "winning" of a bonus combination as a convenience.

Basic embodiment:
As an example of the gaming machine and the like according to the present invention, a reeled-type gaming machine having medals as gaming media is taken up, but this embodiment will explain in detail the basic configuration and basic operation of the reeled-type gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a reel-type gaming machine (FIG. 1 (A) is a general view, and FIG. 1 (B) is a partially enlarged view).

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a rotating type gaming machine main body generally referred to as a "pachislot machine", which is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see Fig. 2) incorporating a rotary drum (drum portion 2) and a front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is a main part which should be called the face of a reel-type game machine, and by adding various platings to a resin material to give a high-class feeling, the appearance is given a glamorous feeling and a profound feeling. Two upper and lower transparent panels 22 are fitted in the front of the front door 1b, and various designs are provided.

  Behind the upper transparent panel 22a, a display effect device 11 (or an image display device, a liquid crystal display device, etc.) that performs various effects according to the game situation is fixed with screws. By attaching the design sheet 22c to the lower transparent panel 22b, the window 3 (design display window) is formed. The display LED block 4 (light emitting display device 4; see FIG. 1 (B)) is attached to the lower portion 22d of the lower transparent panel 22b (see the broken line in FIG. 1 (A)). The display LED block 4 is configured by a display LED group described later.

  An insertion number LED 4a displays the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion portion 5 or by the max bet button 8 or 1 bet button (not shown) to play a game.

  4 b is a medal stored number display LED, which displays the number of credits of the game medal (stored number) in a range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50. Also, a payout effect display is performed at the time of settlement of stored medals.

  Numeral 4c denotes a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. In addition, it displays the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code at the time of stop and error occurrence.

  4 d is a medal insertion display LED, which lights up when the game medal can be inserted.

  4e is a replay display LED, which lights up when a replay symbol is displayed in the variable display game and replay is activated.

  Reference numeral 4f denotes a stop and error display LED, which lights up at the time of stop and when a serious trouble (for example, a trouble other than a door open) occurs.

  4g is an advantageous section display LED, and the function (hereinafter referred to as "instruction function") for instructing the stop operation order and the pressing position of the drum unit 2 is activated, and the probability that the pseudo bonus is won is higher than that of the normal game. Lights when transitioning to high state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section display LED 4g is lit, the pseudo bonus is not necessarily won. In addition, you may utilize the dot LED (not shown) generally provided in the lower right of 7 segments of medal storage number display LED4b or medal payout number display LED4c without separately providing the advantageous section display LED 4g. Furthermore, the hitting and error display LED 4f may be used as it is.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum unit (reel drum unit) built in the housing 1a, which includes three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a motor, an electric circuit, and the like. A rotating body symbol display LED (not shown) is provided inside each of the drums, and emits light (turns on or blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol row that displays a plurality of symbols from top to bottom in one row, and in this case, a variation display game in which three symbol rows (plural rows) are varied is started. In addition, it is a change display game which changes the symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged also when displaying symbols using a liquid crystal display device etc. instead of each drum. A pattern on a reel tape attached to the outer periphery of the drum portion 2 is visible through the transparent window 3.

  A medal insertion slot 5 is provided with a medal insertion slot for inserting game medals (game media, which may be referred to as "coins" or simply "medals") necessary to start the variable display game. ing. A left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and medals are displayed by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right. When it can not be inserted, it is red (first color), and when it is possible to insert a medal and added and displayed for gaming, it is blue (second color) and added and displayed on the medal storage device Lights in green (third color). However, if the medal can not be inserted, it may be turned off.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are counted by a medal sorting device (also referred to as a "selector", not shown), and the number of medals successfully inserted is added to the number of inserted LEDs 4a of the display LED block 4a. Alternatively, it is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b.

  A checkout button 6 is operated at the time of activation and release of the medal storage device (not shown), and the payout settlement of the inserted medal and the stored medal (credit).

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a cross key, which includes four switches arranged at the top, bottom, left, and right, and a determination button at the center. The top and bottom or left and right switches can not be pressed simultaneously. Operation is performed when viewing game history information by up / down / left / right operation or determination operation, or when displaying a combination symbol table of a combination or a payout table on the display effect device 11. One bet button (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the cross key 7, and is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storage device to play a game. There is also a case where the 1 bet button is not provided.

  A maximum bet button (MAX bet button) 8 is a maximum bet that is specified according to the game state, such as at the time of inserting the maximum number of stored medals of the medal storage device to play a game, or at the time of a bonus game. Used when inserting the number of sheets (1 to 3). An LED is provided inside the max bet button 8 so that it lights up when the max bet button 8 can be operated.

  A start lever 9 is a start lever (part of the rotating drum rotation starting device), and is used when the drum unit 2 is simultaneously rotated (started) after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. A game start display LED is provided around the start lever 9 so as to be lit when the start operation is possible. When the start lever 9 performs stage setting of the payout rate, a desired set value selected from among the stage values 1 to 6 (or four-step jump numbers such as 1, 3, 5, and 7) Used to determine.

  A stop button portion 10 (also referred to as a "stop switch" as a synonymous name) is used to stop the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button unit 10 is composed of three button groups (here, four for four reels) of the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c, and the stop button is performed while the drum unit 2 is rotating. By operating the unit 10, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c corresponding to the respective buttons can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 revolutions / minute) and the stop button unit 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a stops. The LEDs contained in the button 10 b and the stop button 10 c are lit. When the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as three direction input means, they can be made to correspond to leftward, upward, and rightward inputs respectively in order.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device composed of a flat panel display (FPD) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel) or an organic EL (electro luminescence), and various video effects relating to a spinning game And announcement of required information etc. In addition, regardless of whether the special glasses are used or not, recently, a display effect device capable of three-dimensional display has been manufactured at low cost, and effects such as seven patterns in a tempai state (reach state) and a big hit state A gaming machine adopting a 3D display device in which an image jumps is becoming mainstream.

  The right hand side of the display effect device 11 is a clock part 50, and the left side is a magic part 51. Basically, the long hand of watch role 50 advances 5 minutes each time one game ends, and the short hand goes 1 hour after 12 games end, but reverses rotation when a bonus, chance or additional event occurs. In some cases, the player acts strangely to give the player a sense of expectation. A large center lamp is provided at the center of the magic piece 51, and four gem lamps are provided at the upper, lower, left, and right corners of the magic piece 51. The desired color is lit (lighted or blinks) or extinguished depending on the game state. .

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit which comprises four speakers: upper left speaker 12a, upper right speaker 12b, lower left speaker 12c and lower right speaker 12d, and during the change of sound effects and stage setting values according to various effects, or the front door A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when a problem occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error or RAM error, but door open is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4f turns on with a warning sound.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is an upper state display LED 13a (also referred to as a top lamp) provided on the upper part of the display effect device 11, and an upper left state display LED 13b and an upper right state display LED 13c provided on both sides. It comprises the state display LED 13d, the right middle state display LED 13e, the lower left state display LED 13f, the lower right state display LED 13g and the middle lower state display LED 13h, and can effectively perform various light effects. In addition, while changing the step setting value or in a state where the front door 1b is open or when a trouble occurs, the blinking is repeated as a warning display.

  Since the gaming state display LED units 13 (13a to 13h) are arranged to go around the outer periphery of the front door 1b substantially, colorful lights are not interrupted for the player, and the outer peripheral ridge portion is rounded. It becomes possible to effectively perform a light effect such as turning. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper central position of the front door 1b (upper central position on the front of the game machine main body) is referred to as a top lamp, and is unique to the internally selected or winning rare prize. It emits light in color, and informs the player of a winning combination etc., and plays a central role of light effect to have a sense of expectation.

  14 is a special button, and information required according to various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and the image effects thereof (for example, rise of power level gauge, display of bonus formation symbol, operation of machine gun of fighter plane, etc. The player may input a drop of bomb or input information such as movement direction or power-up of a character by one operation or continuous hitting by the player himself. In addition, the information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub board (sub block) described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, so it does not affect the game result. .

  The numeral 15 is a tray, and gaming medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 2) are discharged from the medal payout opening 16 and can be received up to several hundred pieces as the quantity.

  The reference numeral 19 denotes a door key hole, which is used to open the front door 1b of the reel-type game machine main unit 1 with the door key, or to cancel the stop state (state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) Used for release.

  20 is a return button (formally called "inserted medal clogged return button"), and the game medals jammed in the game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals inserted in the medal insertion section 5 pass Used when returning from the medal payout opening 16.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the internal structure of the reel-type gaming machine.

  A medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) is disposed below the drum unit 2 at the central portion of the case 1a of the reel-type game machine main body 1.

  A reflecting plate 17 is provided at the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photo sensor is provided at the corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, the LED light emitted from the photo sensor is reflected While the light is reflected by the plate 17 and detected by the phototransistor, in the open state, the reflected light is not detected, so that the open / close state of the front door 1b can be detected.

  Reference numeral 21 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 21c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, the variable display game can be performed.

  Reference numeral 21a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a step setting operation of the output rate or checking a step setting value. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 21d and rotating it, it is possible to change from the OFF state to the ON state or the reverse ON state to the OFF state.

  An error release switch 21b is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or when canceling the game suspension due to an error. The stage setting value of the payout rate is displayed by the medal payout number display LED 4c, and the value is incremented by 1 each time the error release switch 21b is pressed, and returns to “1” after “6” display to display turnaround .

  21e is a confirmation switch, and the actual bonus (BB, RB), AT with assist function activated, ART, pseudo bonus, chance zone, etc., the game ratio (play ratio) of the advantageous section advantageous to the player, medals are stored It is used when displaying on either the number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the reel-type gaming machine.

  The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main substrate: a portion not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub-block (a sub substrate: a portion surrounded by a broken line). The sub block is responsible for control of various effects that draw the player's interest and interest, such as announcements and displays of the game progress and internal lottery results. In addition, the sub-block is a stop combination procedure (operation order of stop button part 10) of the small winnings combination (small winning combination aimed for winning) or the fall replay avoidance at the time of activation of the assist function managed by the main block. And the operation timing).

  Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by EL-Tech Inc.) equipped with a microprocessor incorporating a CPU, and a control procedure for a predetermined data table area and the entire device The ROM 101 stores a control program in which the RAM is described, and the RAM 102 (RWM: also referred to as a rewritable memory that temporarily stores information necessary for control, such as counters and registers, etc.) ), Various registers, counters, etc. are provided. As described later, even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is disconnected, the RAM 102 is stored by a RAM backup power supply (power supply capacitor of the main board) constantly supplied via the power connector. All control data is retained, but when the power supply connector itself is unplugged, power is not supplied at all, so the control data is erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information (indeterminate information) Become.

  The main control unit 100 includes a start switch sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), three stop button sensors 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. The sensor 140 and the stage setting unit 150 are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

  Further, the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18 and the display LED block 4 are connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown) or a data bus, and the main control unit 100 is turned on. These various devices can be controlled by transmission and reception of output signals.

  The main control unit 100 is internally extracted by extracting one of the random numbers (values of 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in response to the player's operation of the start lever 9. A lottery is executed, and drum units 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b and right drum 2c) which are three rows (multiple rows) of symbol rows in which a plurality of (usually 20 or 21) symbols are drawn The symbol variation display game is started by rotating. For example, in this random number lottery, any of the small winning combinations with a payout such as bell, cherry, watermelon, plum, etc. is internally won (or a plurality of small winning combinations are simultaneously internally winning), and the player performs the stop operation of the stop button portion 10 Then, the main control unit 100 individually stops the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position based on the lottery result in accordance with the order of operation. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the effective lines set in the window portion 3, winning is achieved. However, the number of valid lines is not limited to five, and may be changed according to the number of medals inserted, or may be increased or decreased to one or more according to the design specification and the game state.

  The main control unit 100 stores the total number of games executed and the number of games in an advantageous section advantageous to the player such as a pseudo bonus in the RAM 102, and the confirmation switch 21e is operated with the front door 1b opened. In this case, (the number of games in the advantageous section) x 100 for (total number of games) is calculated and displayed on either the medal stored number display LED 4b or the medal paid out number display LED 4c. For example, if the total number of games is 12345 and the number of games in the advantageous section is 8000, the gaming ratio in the advantageous section is approximately 64.803%, but the lower first digit is rounded off to "65" Lights up and displays. The ROM 101 also stores a first threshold, a second threshold, and a third threshold.

  When the total number of games is (1) below the first threshold, (2) above the first threshold and below the second threshold, (3) above the second threshold and below the third threshold: And (4) when the third threshold is exceeded, the display method of the game ratio is changed by the establishment of four different display conditions. (1) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 sets the 7-segment portion of the medal storage number display LED 4b to "-" when the total number of games is equal to or less than the first threshold (for example, 6000 games). And display the game rate (proportional figures). (2) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 determines the game ratio as described above when the total number of games exceeds the first threshold and is less than the second threshold (for example, 17500 games). The game segment is displayed on the 7-segment section of the medal storage number display LED 4b as "65", and the gaming ratio is blinked at a high speed (predetermined speed). (3) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 similarly determines the game ratio if the total number of games exceeds the second threshold and is equal to or less than the third threshold (for example, 100,000 games). “65” is displayed on the 7-segment unit of the storage quantity display LED 4b, and the gaming ratio is blinked at a low speed (a speed slower than a predetermined speed). (4) When the confirmation switch 21e is operated effectively, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the third threshold, and the seven-segment portion of the medal storage number display LED 4b It displays "65" and displays the game ratio light. This makes it easy to understand the reliability of the displayed gaming ratio (numerical value). In this example, what can be trusted is the lighting display after the third threshold has been played (that is, after the 100001 game). Although the total number of games stored in the RAM 102 and the number of games in the advantageous section continue to be stored without being cleared even if the setting is changed, the data is destroyed when the backup power is turned off (meaningless It becomes data). In addition, instead of the number of games in the advantageous zone, the number of games in the non-favorable zone is stored, and (total number of games) (total number of games minus the number of games in the non-favorable zone) x 100 This may be done in this way.

  The sub control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, etc.) necessary for various control of sub blocks. The lottery result, the winning situation data, the stage setting value data, the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit 150, and the like are output to the sub control unit 160.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 storing a control program describing the control procedure of the entire sub block; A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 and the like for temporarily storing information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 are provided. A plurality of BGM (back ground music) data are stored in the ROM 161, and the BGM specially arranged in accordance with the stage of the production to enhance the player's feeling, especially during the bonus game. Appropriately selected and played. The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 do not need to be separately provided, and may be one control unit. However, since the capacity of the ROM 101 is limited, the sub control unit 160 is generally provided. ing.

  In the sub control unit 160, the display effect device 11 (including the display effect control unit 11b), the speaker unit 12, the game state display LED unit 13, and the cross key sensor via the I / O port (not shown) and the data bus. 111, the special button sensor 112 and the door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub control unit 160 may receive input signals from these devices, or may output necessary data and signals to perform various controls. It is possible.

  The sub control unit 160 executes an internal lottery using the random number extracted by the main control unit 100 in response to the start operation of the start lever 9, and upon receiving a notification of the result of the big hit, replay, various small winnings, or loss, Before notifying the player of the lottery result, an effect lottery as to whether or not to cause the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13 to perform an effect is performed. When the sub-control unit 160 wins in the effect lottery, the sub-control unit 160 selects an effect image to be displayed from among a plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 11c (see FIG. 13) described later and outputs the effect image to the display panel 11e.

  In particular, as described later, when the sub-control unit 160 is internally elected during the AT bonus game, the pushing order small combination (a plurality of partials among the first small combination and the plurality of pushing order definition small combinations) is internally elected, The display effect device 11 displays assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the first small winning combination (for example, bell symbol) during winning on the effective line. This enables the player to easily win the first small winning combination. However, the AT bonus game is managed under the control of the main control unit 100, and the sub control unit 160 only displays the assist information according to the instruction of the main control unit 100.

When the cross key is operated, the cross key sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to the four directions of up, down, left, and right and a determination button operation signal of the central portion, and the sub control unit 160 receives this direction signal. Display various visual effects and winning notices according to the signal on the display effect device 11,
Further, sound effects are generated from the speaker unit 12. Further, based on the signal from the cross key sensor 111, the sub control unit 160 displays the combination symbol of the winning combination, the small winning combination table, and the payout list on the display effect device 11.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and an OFF signal (for example, LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub control unit 160 receives this ON signal. In accordance with the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (called a continuous hit), various games and their visual effects, winning notices and the like are displayed on the display effect device 11.

  The door abnormality signal output device 113 detects the open / close state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub control unit 160, and when the main power is on, the ON / OFF signal according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. When the main power is off, it is driven by the power supplied from the secondary power supply (backup battery), detects and stores abnormal opening and closing of the front door 1b when the main power is shut off, and then the main power Even when the power is turned on, the auxiliary control unit 160 is notified of abnormal switching when the main power is turned off. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed and it seems that there is no abnormality at all, the sub control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on, so the game hall manager recognizes the abnormal situation. And appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of the gaming machine can be taken.

  The medal detection sensor 130 is composed of a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs pulse signals of the number according to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and executes counter logic processing at the rise and fall of the pulse signal, according to the number of pulses in the insertion number LED 4 a or the medal storage number display LED 4 b in the display LED block 4. Control is performed to display the number of inserted cards or the number of credits increased by the number.

  The bet button detection sensor 140 outputs a pulse signal according to the operation of the 1 bet button. The bet button detection sensor 140 a outputs the pulse signal according to the operation of the max bet button 8. And separately connected to two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main control unit 100 controls the display of the number of input LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

  In addition, after the player has inserted the predetermined number of medals, when the start lever 9 is operated properly, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 takes random number lottery etc. triggered by the reception of this start signal. While performing the variable display game, the drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. In addition, the game played by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to gain a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus) and increase medals. Repeat the game. The bonus game means, for example, a first kind special character (RB), a first kind special character continuous operation (RBB), or a second kind special character continuous operation (CBB).

  Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating drums, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the symbols of the respective rotating drums When a medal is paid out by displaying it in a predetermined combination determined in advance, the payout number is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4 and the credit number is displayed. In addition to, it displays on the medal storage number display LED 4b. In addition, when the payout operation is performed by the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 drives and controls the medal payout device 18 to medal the required number of medals. It is discharged from the discharge port 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) relating to the internal winning and the like to the sub control unit 160 when a replay or a small winning combination, in particular, a bonus is internally won. When the sub control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 controls lighting of the gaming state display LED unit 13, and controls a voice synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12. , And various effect operations such as display control of a character and a background image in the display screen of the display effect device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing stage setting operation of the payout rate to be described later, the hall side can set the stage value according to the event and the medal mass release at the newly opened open and the collection situation for profit improvement. A desired setting value can be selected from 1 to 6 (or 1, 3, 5, 7, etc. of the jumping numbers).

  The main control unit 100 is connected to a stop setting unit (not shown), and if it is on (or "1"), after the bonus game is over, the number of inserted LEDs 4a and the number of medals stored display LED 4b. The total of the displayed medals is forcibly paid out, the operation for performing the variable display game is disabled (stopping state), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. In recent years, there are many slot machines that do not have this stopping setting unit.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit system that controls the drum unit.

  The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b and 30c for controlling rotation of three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c, and responds to drive pulse signals from the main control unit 100. When the stepper motors 30a, 30b and 30c are driven to continuously supply the drive pulse signal to any two phases simultaneously, an attraction force is generated and a sudden stop occurs. In practice, finer stop control is performed to smoothly stop the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position.

  The step motors 30a, 30b and 30c are four-phase 1-2 excitation method and the number of steps is 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and the main control unit 100 just inputs 504 drive pulse signals. Make one rotation. Since the main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the rotation sensor 31a, 31b and 31c consisting of photo interrupters provided one for each drum, each drum Can accurately grasp the reference position of That is, the resolution with one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). In order to further increase the resolution, the rotational position can be finely grasped by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotational speed.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the drum unit.

  The central portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to respective rotation shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown) and 30c. And rotate in the direction of the illustrated arrow (ie from top to bottom). In addition, a left turn band 32a, a middle turn band 32b and a right turn band 32c on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbols (predetermined in the variable display game If the predetermined symbol) is displayed on the window section 3 side by side on the effective line, the winning combination is established (winning or operating). The star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the same figure are shown for convenience and are different from the actual, and 7 symbols, bar symbols, bell symbols, watermelon symbols and cherries A symbol etc. are generally used. Also, in general, the torso band is called reel tape.

For each of step motors 30a, 30b and 30c
1b and 31c (not shown) are provided so that an index signal is returned by one pulse from each of the turning sensors for each rotation of the step motor. The main control unit 100 always grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions / pattern) at the reference position (for example, the lowermost position of the window 3) by the index signal and the number of output drive pulse signals. ing.

  FIG. 6 is a symbol arrangement table of a drum.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c, a left drum pattern, a middle drum pattern and a right-handed drum pattern are drawn around the outer periphery of each drum It is attached to

  As illustrated, 21 symbols in different lines are drawn on each turn band, and the bonus is operated as a big bonus symbol “red 7” or “blue 7”, and various small part winning symbol cherry symbols , Watermelon, bell, and replay with which replay is activated. It should be noted that the discard symbol does not constitute any part even if it is stopped on the effective line, and for example, "N" is printed in a light gray in a circle so as not to be noticeable to the player. In other words, the abandoned symbol is a symbol that does not involve winning.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 7A and 7B show time-sequentially a state in which the right drum 2c is subjected to pull-in control.

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is won and the combination is internally won, the pull-in control for drawing in the symbol of the combination on the effective line as much as possible Do.

  For example, in the so-called reach state (or temppai state) in which the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective lines of the left and right drums 2a and 2b which are internally won by the big bonus role and are stopped. When the symbol "7" is positioned within four frames from the line (ie, positioned within five frames including the symbol on the effective line), when the right stop button 10c is stopped (FIG. 7 (A (A) ), The main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol "7" onto the effective line and performs pull-in control so as to be a combination of "7, 7, 7" (see FIG. 7 (B)) .

  On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is internally won by lottery, it is not advantageous for the player unless a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the valid line. For example, the big bonus game (BB game) is not activated unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. 7 (B). The pull-in control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for any of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 sequentially calculates the number of sliding symbols for the virtual stop operation symbol frame position in advance with reference to the stop table that determines the stop position of each drum according to the random number lottery result (internal win or loss). Complete the sliding piece number table for the first stop operation. Then, when the stop button portion is actually operated to stop, the main control portion 100 moves the corresponding reel drum by the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol number at the reference position and then stops so as to stop thereafter. Take control. That is, there are a total of 63 frame positions (21 frames × 3 reels) at the first stop operation position, and the number of sliding frames for all the frame positions is created in advance as a sliding number table.

In the example of FIG. 7, the symbol "7" of the right drum 2c is just above the four frames in the tempai state, and becomes a target of retraction control and is aligned on the effective line. However, the pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of drawn-in frames can be increased or decreased by software control so as to conform to the design specification or the regulation. In addition, when the random number lottery result is won in the normal game, the sub control unit 160 is the auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotating drum so that the symbol is displayed in the predetermined combination by the pull-in control. Assist information such as operation timing: AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or voice.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show time-sequentially a state in which the right drum 2c is subjected to avoidance control (or kick control).

  The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and if the lottery result is lost and the combination is not established (if all the combinations are not internally won), the winning or activation on the activated line is made. It performs avoidance control for not aligning the pattern of the part (bonus, small part, replay).

  For example, in the reach state (temporary state), the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective line of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b which are stopped at the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. When the stop button 10 c is operated in a state where the symbol “7” is positioned within one frame from the effective line by the “eye-pushing” by the person (for example, it is called “bitter press”. A) (Refer to A), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control in which the symbol "7" is moved to at least one point ahead so as not to align "7, 7, 7" on the effective line, and it is forced to lose. (See FIG. 8 (B)). The avoidance control is performed not only for the right drum 2c but also for any of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, the avoidance control is performed so that the small winning combination symbols that are not won will not win. The pull-in control and the avoidance control (kick-off control) are performed based on the slide number table, which is prepared in advance by the main control unit 100 with reference to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, or as needed. It is performed by control control by a program.

  FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship among index signals, symbol position data (frame data), drive pulse signals and stop button sensor signals.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows index signals outputted from the respective torso sensors 31a, 31b and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 is constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 rotations / minute). It is controlled by the unit 100.

  FIG. 9 (B) shows symbol position data of the rotary drum, and FIG. 9 (C) shows a drive pulse signal.

  The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and the drive pulse signal is decremented by 1 every 24 pulses. That is, based on the index signal, the symbol position data is "21" in the range of 1 pulse to 24 pulses of drive pulse signal, and the symbol position data is "20" in the range of 25 pulses to 48 pulses of drive pulse signal. When the drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 pulses to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is “19”, and the drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 pulses to 504 pulses, the symbol position data is “1”, and the symbol position data is 21 to 1 Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to "21" next to "1".

  The drive pulse signal is a drive pulse of a prescribed pattern input to the motor coil to rotate the rotary drum in a fixed direction, and there are eight pattern numbers of patterns 0 to 7 as can be seen from the figure. When pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly added to motor coils 1 phase to 4 phases three times (that is, 24 pulses are input) as this drive pulse signal, the rotating drum rotates from top to bottom by one symbol (one frame) Do.

In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data 0 to 23 for driving the rotary drum in one frame, and pattern numbers 0 to 7 are phase data of lower 3 bits thereof. Thus, drive pulses corresponding to the pattern numbers are actually applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 phases. Therefore, even when only the pattern number is stored in the work RAM (RAM 102), it corresponds to phase data storage means for storing input pulse phase data.

  FIG. 9D shows stop button sensor signals that are output when the respective stop buttons are operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes symbol position data "11" and input pulse phase data "10" (or pattern number "2") at the rise time of the stop button sensor signal.

  FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), this left drum 2a is rotating in the direction of the arrow (from the top to the bottom), and has a cherry pattern on any of the upper, middle or lower of the three windows 3 shown by solid lines. Is stopped, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. FIG. 10A shows a state in which the cherry pattern has stopped on the upper stage of the window portion 3.

  When the player performs the start operation of the variable display game, the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery, and as a result, when the upper row cherry (cherry 1) is won, the position at which the stop button is operated (timing) ), And performs drawing control (refer to FIG. 9) or avoidance control (refer to FIG. 10) of the cherry pattern.

  FIG. 10 (B) shows a possible range of pull-in control, and the main control unit 100 operates the window when the stop button 10a is operated at a position on the four frames from the position where the cherry pattern is just above the upper row. Stop the cherry pattern in the upper part of 3 (assuming that the bitter pattern is in the upper position). In addition, since about 36 ms is actually required until it stops, it is located only by that amount, but it is written like this for the convenience of explanation. In addition, since it is prescribed to stop within 190 ms from the stop operation, there are cases where it does not slip 4 frames. The data of 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10 (A) and the data of 0 overlapping the cherry symbol indicate the number of sliding symbols, and the main control unit 100 performs the stop calculation processing based on the winning combination, the stop control table and the score information. In addition, a table of the number of sliding symbols is created so that the player can perform stop control immediately regardless of what timing the stop button unit 10 is operated.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10 (C) and FIG. 10 (D) have shown the range where avoidance control etc. are performed, and even if the upper control is selected, the main control unit 100 selects the cherry pattern from the upper position 4 When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the top (ie, a position above 4 in FIG. 10A) or at a position slightly beyond the upper position, one of the upper or lower positions is Stop Cherry pattern one down and assume a loss. That is, since the middle row cherry (Cherry 2) or the lower cherry (Cherry 3) has not been won, it is necessary to forcibly stop the cherry pattern outside the window 3.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3 and the symbol position data.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, since the cherry pattern on the left drum 2a is the frame number 8 and the frame number 19 (see FIG. 8), the window is selected when the upper row cherry is internally selected. Assuming that the lowermost position of the part 3 is a measurement reference, the main control part 100 controls the symbol position data "14" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "11" and the input pulse phase data "23" When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of position data "4" and input pulse phase data "0" to symbol position data "1" and input pulse phase data "23", the cherry pattern is stopped at the upper stage and winning is made. . That is, even if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, it not only wins with the probability of 10/21, but if it announces the winning, if it is an expert, it is possible to make a win with a probability close to 100%. .

  FIG. 12 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

  When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols relating to winning and operation on an effective line according to the number of game medals inserted. For example, when 3 game medals are inserted and the cherry pattern of 2 payouts of the left drum 2a is displayed on the window portion 3, 4 cards (2 × 2 lines: the second line and the second line) in the upper row 4 medals), 2 (2 sheets x 1 line: 1st line) in the middle and 4 (2 sheets x 2 lines: 3rd and 5th lines) game medals in the lower part. However, this effective line is a general one that has been conventionally adopted, and as will be described later, there are many single lines and irregular lines in recent years.

  In addition, when the bell pattern of 8 pieces of delivery is displayed on the effective line of the window 3, if it is only the middle step, 8 sheets (8 sheets x 1 line: 1st line) and the upper stage and diagonally lower right For example, the game medals of 15 pieces (8 pieces × 2 lines but MAX 15 pieces: second and fourth lines) are paid out. That is, although the game media of the number of payouts specified in accordance with the type of winning is totaled and paid out for the winnings, the maximum number of one payout is 15 pieces.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the display effect device.

  The display effect device 11 receives and transmits effect commands from the sub control unit 160, and transmits / receives necessary information, the display effect control unit 11b (including the ROM 11c and the RAM 11d), an LCD, an organic EL, an LED, etc. And the display panel 11e. In addition, in the case of this figure, although ROM11c is separately provided in the display production control part 11b, even if all video data are stored in ROM161, there is no problem. Therefore, the ROM 11 c may be considered as part of the ROM 161.

  FIG. 14 is a rendering pattern table, which relates the relationship between the rendering command and the rendering pattern data stored in the ROM.

  The rendering command is composed of mode data of 1 byte length and event data of 1 byte length, and is stored in association with rendering pattern data (mainly moving image but also still image) which is the content of the rendering. .

  When the sub control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100 (in particular, it includes various data indicating a big hit, a small hit, a replay, or a loss of a random number lottery result). Before notifying the result of the lottery, an appropriate rendering command according to the control data is transmitted to the display rendering device 11, and the command receiving unit 11a receives the rendering command and transmits it to the display rendering control unit 11b.

  When the display effect control unit 11b receives the effect command, it reads effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expands the data in the RAM 11d, and transmits the data to the display panel 11e to display an effect image according to the effect command. It is configured to be displayed on the screen.

  FIG. 15 to FIG. 17 are schematic views of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device.

For example, when the sub control unit 160 transmits ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays “daytime of the low probability stage indicating mainly the state where there is no stock of pseudo bonus and the state where it is difficult to win the pseudo bonus. The effect pattern 0 of "is displayed (see FIG. 15A). On the other hand, when the sub control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as a rendering command, the display panel 11e displays a state of stock of the pseudo bonus and a high probability stage indicating a high probability state in which the pseudo bonus is easily won. “Night effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 15 (B)). Therefore, the player expects or desires that a "night performance stage" mainly indicating a high probability state is displayed during the game. However, even if there is no stock of pseudo bonus or non-high probability state, "Gaze effect that displays" night stage "or the reverse stock bonus bonus stock or" probability stage of day " It may be displayed. The pseudo bonus is a special game in which the assist function is activated, and the release of the pseudo bonus starts the assist bonus.

  Furthermore, when the sub control unit 160 transmits ($ S0 $ 00) as a rendering command, the display panel 11e superimposes "Dracula castle", which is an image corresponding to "Castle rendering pattern 0", on the blue sky background screen. It is displayed (see FIG. 15 (A)) or superimposed on the background screen of the moon and night (see FIG. 17 (B)), and then yellow, red or blue bats pop out from Dracula Castle Then, the notification image corresponding to the established combination (small combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 15C).

  When the effect of FIG. 15 (B) is developed in multiple stages, there is stock of the pseudo bonus, a state where the release probability is high, or the expectation of pseudo bonus emission is large or the end effect is determined. For example, in FIG. 16A, the outer gate of “Dracula Castle” is enlarged and the iron gate is about to open. Then, it invades Dracula castle and the door expands (see FIG. 16 (B)), the door is gradually opened (see FIG. 16 (C)), and the inside of the refreshing "Dracula castle" is displayed (FIG. 16) (D)). After that, when the main character wins, the main character and the vampire Dracula battle are developed, and there is stock of the pseudo bonus, the release of the pseudo bonus is determined, and the actual bonus is released because the inside of the actual bonus is won.

  The display screen is scrolled to the left from the state where the night normal screen of FIG. 17A (same as FIG. 15B) is displayed, the graveyard is enlarged, and the character's butler screams "Oryer" Along with the sound effect "Tiroro Lororone", let the character of the protagonist appear from the grave in the center of the dug-up screen (see Fig. 17 (B)) or display the character "BONUS" meaning "big hit" ( It is also possible to make it a premiere effect by making FIG. 17 (C) refer). All of these display effects are also executed by receiving control commands and event data from the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 outputting the effect commands according to the program.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual view of a general lottery table.

  The lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the number used for random number lottery.

  In the case of the reel-type game machine according to the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random number value. This random number value is generated so that all the values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are generated randomly at one cycle (approximately 6.5 ms). FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (non-RT state) where the probability of losing is high, and when the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery at the timing when the start lever 9 is operated, If the value is in the range of 0 to m1, a big bonus (BB) is won. That is, this internal lottery is to pick up (extract) only one random number value at the time of start operation, and determine the winning combination in comparison with the lottery table.

  Similarly, random bonus values range from m1 + 1 to m2 as regular bonus (RB), random number values from m2 + 1 to m3 as cherries, random number values as m3 + 1 to m4 as watermelons, random value as m4 + 1 to m5 as bells The replay is won when the random number value is in the range of m5 + 1 to m6, while it is a loss when the random value is in the range of m6 + 1 to m7.

  Usually, these m1 to m7 numerical values are set appropriately in consideration of laws and regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about "1/400" and the RB winning probability is "1/300. The probability of winning cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the probability of winning bell is about 1/6, and the probability of winning a replay is 1 / 7.3. In addition, BB and RB are elected alone, but may be elected simultaneously with the role of rare.

  On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a lottery table used in the high probability replay state (RT state). In replay time, the winning range of replay increases by α, while the loss range narrows by α Thus, the winning probability of the replay is set to about "1/2". As a result, the probability of replay winning equivalent to three payouts is greatly increased, while the probability of losing is reduced, so that the payout expectation value of game medals is significantly improved or increased in the replay time as a result. . Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired one by increasing or decreasing this α value.

  Although the detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1 and two lottery tables 2 ... lottery table 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the number of medals (prescribed number). The lottery table is selected according to the stage setting value and the number of inserted medals set by the stage setting unit 150, and the bonus game and the internal lottery of a plurality of small winning combinations are executed in the variable display game. Since the expected value for the bonus game to be won in the internal lottery is generally lottery table 1 <lottery table 2 <... <Lottery table 6, the player pursues the high setting table. However, in the case of three dedicated machines, the lottery table with one medal is not necessary.

  FIG. 19 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of medals acquired.

  BB (big bonus) is the title when BB symbol of "red 7" is aligned on the effective line, and if internal winning is done, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and if this symbol is aligned, the number of medals won Is a zero, and enters a big bonus game (BB game: activation of a feature continuous operation device) and ends with a payout exceeding 360 sheets.

  RB (regular bonus) is the title when the RB symbol of "blue 7" is aligned on the effective line, and if internal winning is done, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and if this symbol is aligned, the number of medals won Is 0, and enters a regular bonus game (RB game: activation of a feature continuous operation device) and ends with over 120 payouts. In addition, these character continuous actuation devices may be either a first class special character or a second kind special character, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications.

  When the cherry pattern stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal is acquired for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, it is one if stopped at the middle stage of the left drum, but if it is the upper or lower stage, the effective line is two and the total payout is two. When the watermelon pattern is aligned on the effective line, five medals are obtained. If the bell symbol is aligned on the effective line, eight medals are obtained.

  When the replay player is internally elected, the flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and any replay operation symbols are always aligned on the effective line (also referred to as replay character winning). When the re-replay operation symbol is displayed, the re-play without medals is activated, and the player operates the start lever 9 to perform re-play and lower the flag (ie, 0). That is, the next game can be played without throwing a medal. Note that the timing to lower the flag is arbitrary.

  Next, the basic operation of the reel-type gaming machine configured as described above will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like.

  First, when the revolving type gaming machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode when the stage setting operation of the ball out rate is performed is "ON state", and the strike stop setting unit 180 (shot stop setting switch) It is assumed that “off” and the stage setting value is set to the lowest “1”.

  On the game hall side, when the front door of the reel-type game machine main body 1 is opened and the power switch 28c is turned on before making the player play, power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 In step S100, execute initial check (hardware error check etc.) and initial setting (for example, write to the stop setting flag “1”, step setting value “1” stored in the ROM 101 and initial value of control data in the RAM 102) Then, the sub control unit 160 sets the warning mode to the "on state", and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be performed.

  In this state, it is assumed that the game hall side tries to change the setting of the payout rate for the grand opening, the newly opened store or the event in this setting state.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the main operation processing procedure of the reel-type gaming machine.

  An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the reel-type gaming machine main body 1 to temporarily turn off the power switch 28c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a and turns it clockwise to turn it on (see FIG. 2). When the power switch 28c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are performed in step S100, the main control unit 100 performs step In S110, it is determined whether the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state.

  If the setting key switch 28a is not in the ON state, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S130. If the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state, the main control unit 100 calls a setting change subroutine at step S120 (transitions to the setting change mode).

  In the setting change mode of step S120, the game hall side inputs the stage setting value “6” with the highest payout rate before making the player play, strikes the start lever 9 once to fix the setting value, and the setting key switch When 28a is turned off, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the set value to "6", and performs necessary processing such as hardware initial check and initial setting again.

  Further, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to perform display setting of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 displays, for example, ($ Y0 $ 01) as a rendering command. Transmit to the rendering device 11. As a result, on the display panel 11 e, “night effect pattern 1” composed of a full moon in the night sky, a screen of a dracula castle, and a graveyard is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

When the process proceeds to step S130 after changing the stage setting value, the main control unit 100 checks the occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, or a selector error, and if there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S140 and again performs an abnormality process. If it returns to step S100 and there is no abnormality, it will transfer to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100 corresponds to 0 to 5 (step setting values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4 c correspond to 1 to 6 respectively) as data of step setting values stored in the work RAM area as an abnormality check. Check if it is within the range of)
If the step setting value is not within the predetermined range, the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12 and the gaming state display LED unit 13 generate a warning (character display of "EE" error, light emission and warning sound) and perform error processing ( The abnormality process of step S140 is performed.

  When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 determines whether or not the player has inserted the necessary number of game medals for the game, and a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted. In step S160, on the other hand, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130, and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

  In step S160, the main control unit 100 confirms whether or not the player has operated the start lever to start the variable display game. If the main control unit 100 has started the process, the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S170 while starting the process. If not, the process returns to step S130, and waits while looping each step until there is a start operation.

  The main control unit 100 executes the main processing of the variable display game in step S170, performs random number lottery according to the reception timing of the start signal, picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non RT) It is determined whether or not the internal winning has been made by comparing with the lottery table of (1) (see the description of FIG. 18).

  The main control unit 100 transmits the lottery result command and the game start signal to the sub control unit 160, and simultaneously rotates the drum units 2 to display a plurality of them displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c. The variable display game to change the symbol of at a predetermined speed is started.

  9 and 10, the main control unit 100 operates the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button portion 10 so that each symbol row (rotation band) When stopping the key, the pull-in control for aligning the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the activated line and the avoidance control for not aligning the symbols are performed. Further, when the sub control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the effect drawing of whether or not to perform effect display or the like on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the gaming state display LED unit 13. The player is notified of the winning result of the big hit (bonus winning), the small winning combination, the replay, or the loss according to the operation of the stop button unit 10. The main control unit 100 executes stop control with reference to the sliding number table.

  The main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination has been made if predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on the effective line of the window portion 3 in each variation display game of the normal game, and the payout table stored in the ROM 161 (see FIG. 19) The game medal is paid out from the medal payout device 18 and the payout is made to be discharged from the medal payout outlet 16 according to the above.

  In the big bonus game (BB game) in which three reds 7 are aligned, the feature continuous operation device is activated, and the BB game mode is ended when the number of acquired pieces exceeds 360. In addition, in a regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7 symbols are aligned, the continuous game actuating device is activated, and the RB game mode is ended when the number of acquired pieces exceeds 120 as a trigger. .

  Then, when the game main process of step S170 is completed, the main control unit 100 returns to step S130 and sequentially repeats the process.

Next, the operation of the drum-type gaming machine basically configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, flowcharts, and the like. In particular, there will be described a reeled type gaming machine in which the winning probability of replay changes and the actual bonus and the assist bonus (ART, third bonus, pseudo bonus, etc.) are loaded.

  FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of a drum.

  In each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c, a left drum pattern, a middle drum pattern and a right-handed drum pattern are drawn around the outer periphery of each drum It is attached to

  Each turnband has a different line of symbols (Reven Seven Symbol, Gem Symbol, BAR Symbol, Bell Symbol, Cherry Symbol, Watermelon 1 Symbol, Watermelon 2 Symbol, Replay 1 Symbol, Replay 2 Symbol, 10 Replay 3 Symbols) 21 types are arranged.

  FIG. 22 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

  When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols relating to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of game medals inserted (FIG. See A). However, in all the games (normal game, assist game, bonus game, etc.), the prescribed number is assumed to be three.

  FIG. 22 (B) is an effective line when 3 game medals are inserted by a specified number, and the first line (middle, middle, middle: middle horizontal line) in the order of left drum 2a, middle drum 2b and right drum 2c. ) Is valid. That is, in all the games, three valid cards are always inserted, and the effective line is the central horizontal one line.

  FIG. 23 is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation.

  When all three reels (turning drums or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs combination display determination of symbols relating to winning and operation on the activated line (see FIG. 22).

  (1) Bonus 1 (character continuous action device according to the second kind special character): on the left drum 2a (Replay 1 / Replay 2 / Replay 3), on the middle drum 2b (BAR / jewel / cherry), the right drum When (Replay 1) is aligned on the effective line and stopped on 2c, the number of cards acquired is 0 and then a bonus 1 is given (two types of BB1 operate. Operation pattern 1). Similarly, the left drum 2a (Replay 1 / Replay 2 / Replay 3), the middle drum 2b (Replay 2 / Replay 3), and the right drum 2c (BAR / Jewel / Watermelon 1) are aligned on the effective line and stopped (Actual design 2) or left drum 2a (cherry / watermelon 2), middle drum 2b (BAR / gem / cherry), right drum 2c (BAR / gem / watermelon 1) aligned on the effective line If it stops (operation | movement pattern 3), a bonus 1 will be provided. This bonus 1 ends, for example, when the winning probability is 1/350, and the defined number of inserted games of the game in bonus 1 exceeds 3, and the number of payouts exceeds 180. When Bonus 1 is internally won in the lottery and the Bonus 1 flag is set, Bonus 1 can be won, but since Bonus 1 is always won simultaneously with either the small winning combination or the replay role, in the internally won game You can not win a prize.

  In addition, when the bonus 1 is internally won and the prize can not be won, the game is brought into a state in which the bonus 1 is internally won after the next game. The bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning, the activation (winning), or the completion of the bonus 1 is completed. In the bonus 1 carryover state, when an internal lottery fails to win (pure loss), the player always wins a bonus operating symbol (100% pull-in). In particular, when the pushing order small combination is won in the carryover state of the bonus 1 and the operation order is incorrect, the inhibition small combination wins with a probability of about 2/3, while the bonus operating symbol takes about 1/3 probability. Is displayed. That is, when the bonus 1 and the push order minor combination are simultaneously won, either one of the minor combinations constituting it wins, or the bonus 1 wins.

  (2) Middle bell: It is a title when the bell symbol is aligned on the effective line of each drum and stopped, and the number of cards obtained is 14.

  (3) Lower right bell: For example, when the left drum 2a (Replay 2), the middle drum 2b (Bell), and the right drum 2c (Replay 1) stop on the effective line, the bell symbol is dropped to the right. Displayed and the lower right bell wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is 14.

  (4) Upper watermelon: For example, when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (Replay 2), and the right drum 2c (cherry) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the watermelon pattern is displayed on the upper row, the upper row Watermelon gets a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one.

  (5) Bottom right watermelon: For example, when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (watermelon 1), and the right drum 2c (cherry) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, a watermelon pattern is displayed on the right And the bottom right watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one.

  (6) 2 consecutive cherries (weak cherries): For example, when the left drum 2a is 2nd (BAR), the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (bell) is aligned on the effective line, the right Two cherry symbols are displayed on the top, and two consecutive cherries are won. The number of medals (game media) acquired is two.

  (7) Three cherries (strong cherries): For example, when the second drum (bar) on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (watermelon 2) are aligned on the effective line, Three cherry symbols are displayed on the upper right, and three consecutive cherries are won. The number of medals won is two. Note that (White Seven) may stop on the right drum 2c.

  (8) Middle stage cherry: For example, when the left drum 2a is 3rd (Cherry), the middle drum 2b is 2nd (BAR), and the right drum 2c is 1st (bell) aligned on the effective line and stopped, The middle tier cherries wins. The number of medals (game media) acquired is two. It is possible to align and display three BAR symbols on the lower right. The middle row cherry role is a trigger of the freeze lottery, and when it is won, a freeze effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed, and the pseudo bonus is immediately released.

  (9) Premier role: For example, when the left drum 2a (jewel), the middle drum 2b (jewel), and the right drum 2c (jewel) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the Premier role is won. The number of medals (game media) acquired is 14. The Premier role is a special role in which a plurality of pseudo bonus is won, and the pseudo bonus is immediately released.

  (10) Multiple types of one sheet combination: For example, when the left drum 2a (Replay 1), the middle drum 2b (BAR), and the right drum 2c (BAR) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, one sheet combination 1 Get a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired is one. This one-sheet combination is a small combination for stop control, and there are a plurality of types from one-to-one combination to one-to-one combination n (n is a natural number of 2 or more). Omit.

  (11) Normal Replay: It is a title when Replay symbols (Replay 1 to 3) are aligned on the active line on each drum, and no medal is obtained for this, but the number of bets of the game is maintained. The next game can be played. It is effective even if all games are continuously arranged after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing the game without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is not completed. An effect that medals are automatically inserted before the start of the game is performed, and the player can play the next game by operating the start lever 9. When a normal replay is independently internally won by random number lottery, an RP flag corresponding to a flag area is set, and a replay symbol is always displayed. In appearance, the replay pattern is aligned with the center horizontal line. Even if the operation symbol of replay A is displayed, the probability of replay does not change.

  (12) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, it is a title when the left drum 2a (jewel), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line, On the other hand, although the medal is not acquired, the next game can be performed while maintaining the number of bets of the game. In appearance, the replay pattern is aligned in the upper straight line. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won by random number lottery and the replay symbol is displayed, the replay 1 is activated to change the probability of replay, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (so-called fall fall replay). Similarly, there is a lower stage replay in which the replay symbols are aligned in the lower straight line, as a replay to shift to the RT1 state.

  (13) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): It is a title when left drum 2a (bell), middle drum 2b (replay) and right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line, On the other hand, although the medal is not acquired, the next game can be performed while maintaining the number of bets of the game. In appearance, the replay pattern aligns in a straight line to the upper right. When the RT2 transition replay is internally won by random number lottery and the replay symbol is displayed, the replay 2 is activated, the probability of replay changes to about 2/3, and the state transitions to the RT2 state.

  (14) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, it is a title when left drum 2a (watermelon 2), middle drum 2b (cherry), right drum 2c (bell) on the effective line On the other hand, although the medals are not obtained, the next game can be performed while maintaining the number of bets of the game. Visually, the replay symbol is displayed in a V-shape. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won by random number lottery and the replay symbol is displayed, the replay 3 is activated, the probability of replay changes to about 2/3, and the state transitions to the RT3 state.

  (15) Other Replays: For example, although the left drum 2a (Replay), the middle drum 2b (Replay), and the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the effective line, the replay symbol is displayed as if it were missed There is a chance replay that will be done. In addition, bonus replay 1 in which the red seven symbol is displayed on the lower right with the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) aligned on the effective line There is a bonus replay 2 in which the BAR pattern is displayed on the upper straight line with the drum 2a (cherry), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) aligned on the effective line. When the big bonus is won as the pseudo bonus, the bonus replay 1 is displayed, and when the regular bonus is won, the bonus replay 2 is displayed. That is, when the pseudo bonus is won, the player instructs to aim for the red seven symbol by reverse pressing, and when the right drum 2c and the middle drum 2b are stopped, both the bonus replay 1 and the bonus replay 2 are in tempering state, and the final operation When the left drum 2a is stopped, either the bonus replay 1 or the bonus replay 2 is won. In addition, (11) Normal Replay ~ (15) In other Replays, a combination of multiple types of Replay Combinations has been simultaneously won, and in particular, a combination of predetermined Replay Combinations according to the operation sequence is to be won It is called push order replay.

  (16) Koboshi eyes (1 to m) of push order small part (push order bell part): Special symbols (fall symbol) displayed on the effective line when the bell part is dropped in the push order small part described later When one of the special symbols is displayed, the probability of replay changes and shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (jewels) are displayed on the effective line (display of a falling symbol), the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state ( Others will be omitted). The main control unit 100 manages the push order small combination and the push order replay together as a group combination (or push order group combination), and during non-AT (during non-activation of assist function), the push order small combination Alternatively, information on the winning of the group combination is transmitted to the sub control unit 160 regardless of which of the push replays is internally won. The main control unit 100 transmits the winning combination information to the sub control unit 160 after the second stop operation, and the sub control unit 160 performs an effect based on the winning combination information.

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are combination tables (simulation pattern of small winning combination) of condition devices of push order small winning combination (medium first or right first).

  In the case of an incorrect answer, the push order small combination always causes the bell small combination (middle bell or lower right bell) to be won when the operation order of the stop button unit 10 (the push order of the stop button unit 10) is correct. The winning combination is when winning any one of a plurality of kinds of single winning combination of simultaneous winnings and displaying one of a plurality of small eyes (dropping symbol of small bell combination) It is a small role. Since this push order small winning combination is won by 3 × 2, it can be said that it is a 6 choice small winning combination (1/6 winning combination).

  In the push order bell 1, the first stop operation to be the correct answer is the middle stop button 10b, and the second stop operation to be the correct answer is the push order small combination of the left stop button 10a. There are nine types of pushing order bell 1 to pushing order bell 1-1 to pushing order bell 1-9, so that the player does not miss the role of one sheet by seeing the appearance (stop symbol) of each reel. , The stop button unit 10 can not be operated by aiming at the symbol. Push order bell 1 is a push order small part of the double push order type, and it is intended to give a prize, and the first small part with the highest payout (BELL part: FRU2), the purpose to inhibit the first small part from winning. A plurality of types of second small roles (in this case, six types of single small roles (FRU11 to FRU 16: Replay 2-BAR-BAR,..., Replay 1-Jewel-Watermelon 1), and the second small winning combination), and The third small part (FRU3: any of the left drum (Cherry / watermelon 2), the middle to the drum, the right drum (replay 1 / watermelon 2) for the purpose of inhibiting the winning of the first small part A small combination that can be won with four types of symbol combination display is simultaneously elected (see push order bell 1-1 in FIG. 25) The second small combination group is either when the first stop operation is an incorrect answer One symbol is stopped, and only two 2nd small winnings in 6 2nd small playing wins If the first stop operation is correct and the second stop operation is incorrect, the third small winning combination always wins, but can be dropped at the timing of the third stop operation. The first small combination is also referred to as a specific small combination, a purpose small combination, or a winning combination small combination.

  In the pushing order bell 2, the first stop operation to be the correct answer is the middle stop button 10b, and the second stop operation of the correct answer is the pushing order small combination of the right stop button 10c. Since there are nine types of push order bell 2 from push order bell 2-1 to push order bell 2-9, the player looks at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel 1 similarly to push order bell 1. The stop button unit 10 can not be operated by aiming at the pattern so as not to drop the role of the sheet. Hereinafter, the same description as Pushing Bell 1 is used.

In the pushing order bell 3, the first stop operation to be the correct answer is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent second stop operation of the correct answer is the pushing order small combination of the left stop button 10a. Since there are nine types of push order bell 3 from push order bell 3-1 to push order bell 3-9, the player looks at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel similarly to push order bell 1 1 Stop button part 1 aiming at the pattern so as not to miss the role.
0 can not be manipulated. Hereinafter, the same description as Pushing Bell 1 is used.

  The pushing order bell 4 is a right stopping button 10c in which the first stop operation as the correct answer is the right stop button 10c, and the second stop operation in the subsequent correct answer is the pushing order small combination of the middle stop button 10b. There are nine types of push order bell 4 from push order bell 4-1 to push order bell 4-9. Therefore, in the same way as push order bell 1, the player looks at the appearance of each reel (stop symbol) 1 The stop button unit 10 can not be operated by aiming at the pattern so as not to drop the role of the sheet. Hereinafter, the same description as Pushing Bell 1 is used. In addition, there are 9 types of 3 choice bells (left 1st push order bell) in which the bell combination wins when the first stop operation is correct as the push order bell role, and the left push order bell is won and pressed middle or right In the case where the small bell is dropped, and the screen is shifted to RT1, the push order bell 1 to push order bell 4 FRU 3 and FRU 4 will not be won, so the explanation by the figure will be omitted. That is, in the pushing order bell combination, the pushing order for winning is substantially the 5 choice bell combination.

  FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

  For example, when the main control unit 100 internally wins the push order bell 1-1 shown in FIG. 24 by random number lottery, as described above, the condition device of FRU2 + FR3 + FR11 to FR16 operates simultaneously (eight different small winning combinations simultaneously Based on the operation order information (213) stored corresponding to the ROM 101, it is determined that the middle → left → right operation order is the winning operation order. In this state, the main control unit 100 executes the stop calculation process based on the winning combination, the stop control table and the score information so that the player can immediately stop control no matter when and when the stop button unit 10 is operated. To create a sliding piece number table. Also, after the first stop operation and after the second stop operation, a sliding top number table is similarly created (see the description of FIG. 10).

  FIG. 26A shows a state in which all the drums 2 are rotating from the top to the bottom. When the player performs the first stop operation on the middle stop button 10b in the correct operation order in the state shown in FIG. 26A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding number table, and the corresponding sliding number data is displayed. On the basis of this, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control for drawing the bell symbol into the effective line is performed (only the drum unit 2 is moved by the number of sliding pieces. See FIG. 26 (B)). In the state shown in FIG. 26 (B), the main control unit 100 creates a slide number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c can be operated. When the player has made a second stop operation on the left stop button 10a in the correct operation order, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding number table and based on the corresponding sliding number data, 0 to 4 frames. Control is performed to stop the left drum 2a in the range of and to draw the bell pattern into the effective line (see FIG. 26C). In the state of FIG. 26C, FRU 2 is tempering. The main control unit 100 creates the sliding number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the right stop button 10c of the correct operation order is subjected to the third stop operation, the main control unit 100 The control unit 100 refers to the sliding piece number table and, based on the corresponding sliding piece number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames and performs control to pull in the bell symbol to the effective line (see FIG. 26 (D)).

  FIG. 27 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. However, since FIG. 27 (A) and FIG. 27 (B) are the same as FIG. 26 (A) and FIG. 26 (B), the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

The main control unit 100 creates the slippage number table after the first stop operation in the state of FIG. 27 (B) in which the first stop operation is correct, and the player stops the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation order. When the second stop operation is performed, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding number table, and based on the corresponding sliding number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and the watermelon 2 pattern Alternatively, stop control is performed to pull any of the Replay 1 symbols into the effective line (see FIG. 27C). In the state of FIG. 27 (C), FRU 3 is tempering. The main control unit 100 creates the slip number table after the second stop operation so that the left stop button 10a may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation of the left stop button 10a, the main control The unit 100 refers to the sliding piece number table and, based on the corresponding sliding piece number data, stops the left drum 2a in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and makes either a cherry pattern or a watermelon 2 pattern an effective line Control for retraction is performed (see FIG. 27D). In the above example, if the first stop operation is correct, either FRU2 or FUL3 will always win, but by placing the FRU3 design at an interval of 5 frames or more, FUL3 may be missed You can also

  FIG. 28 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. However, FIG. 29 (A) is the same as FIG. 26 (A), and thus redundant description will be omitted.

  When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation order in the state shown in FIG. 28A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding piece number table, and the corresponding sliding piece number Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control is always performed to draw any one of the BAR symbol, the jewelry symbol or the watermelon 1 symbol into the effective line (FIG. 28 (B )reference). In this case, there is a possibility that only one of the FRU 11 or the FRU 14 will be won at this time, since the BAR symbol has stopped at the effective line. In the state shown in FIG. 28 (B), the main control unit 100 creates a slide number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b can be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation on the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding number table and based on the corresponding sliding number data, the left in the range of 0 to 4 frames. The drum 2a is stopped, and if there is a Replay 2 symbol within the pull-in range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 28 (C)). In the state of FIG. 28 (C), both FRU 11 and FRU 14 are tempering. The main control unit 100 creates a slip number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation of the middle stop button 10b, the main control The unit 100 refers to the sliding piece number table and, based on the corresponding sliding piece number data, stops the middle drum 2b in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames and pulls either the BAR symbol or the jewelry symbol into the effective line Control is performed (see FIG. 28D). On the other hand, when neither BAR pattern nor a jewelry pattern can be drawn to an effective line, the Koboshi eye of a pushing order small part is displayed (not shown). It should be noted that, in a state where the bonus 1 is internally won (in a carryover state), the bonus 1 is won when the push order small part is dropped. That is, the state shown in FIG. 28C in the inside of the bonus 1 is a state in which both of the inhibition small part and the bonus 1 are tempering.

  FIG. 29 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. However, FIG. 29 (A) is the same as FIG. 26 (A), and thus redundant description will be omitted.

  When the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop button 10a in the incorrect operation order in the state shown in FIG. 29A, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding piece number table, and the corresponding sliding piece number data The middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and control is performed to draw any one of Replay 1 symbol, Replay 2 symbol or Replay 3 symbol to the effective line (FIG. 29 (B )reference). In this case, there is a possibility that only the FRU 12 or the FRU 15 will win at this point, since the Replay 3 symbol is stopped at the effective line. In the state shown in FIG. 29 (B), the main control unit 100 creates a slide number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c can be operated. There is. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop button 10b, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding number table, and based on the corresponding sliding number data, the left drum 2a in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames. If there is a BAR symbol or gem symbol within the pull-in range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the effective line, but for example, the stop button 10b stops at the timing when the 17th bell symbol is positioned on the effective line. When operated, there is no BAR symbol or gem symbol within 4 frames, so the No. 15 cherry symbol is stopped on the effective line to display the blob of the pressing order small part (FIG. 29 (C) reference). At this point, the chances of winning all the minors are gone. The main control unit 100 creates a slip number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop button 10c. The main control unit 100 refers to the slide number table, and based on the corresponding slide number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, and pushes the small part (a replay 3 symbol) In order to display the cherry pattern and the bell pattern, control is performed to draw the bell pattern into the effective line (see FIG. 29D). Note that the pushing order bell 2 shown in FIG. 24 and the pushing order bell 3 and the pushing order bell 4 shown in FIG. 25 have the same logic as the stop control, so the description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 30 is a game state transition diagram (RT state).

  RT0 in the figure is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay player (replay player) is not changed, and from the game immediately after the stage set value is rebuilt, the initial state ("initial replay state" It also becomes ".) And a general game starts. The winning probability (replay probability) of replay in a regular game is about 1 / 7.3, and in particular, RT1 transition replay (replay 1), RT2 transition replay (replay 2) and RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are all Since the player does not win, in order to make a transition to RT1 from this state, the above-described push order small part must be displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, even if BB1 (bonus 1) is internally won, and it is ended by operation or payout of a predetermined number by symbol display, it will not return to RT0 state where BB1 is won, so it can not shift to RT1 even with this route. In RT0 to RT3, the winning combination may not be won by lottery and may be lost (so-called order, lost).

  When a small symbol is pressed internally in the general game in the RT0 state, and the symbol is displayed on the effective line by mistaken for the stop operation order of the stop button 10, the RT1 state is entered from the next game (continuation game The number is not fixed (in other words, it is infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and most of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 23 are randomly selected, making it possible to win a single winning or a plurality of winnings simultaneously. That is, although the game in the initial state and the RT1 state is a game state in which the replay probability is approximately the same as about 1 / 7.3, the normal game in which the player mainly stays is this RT1 state.

  When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the effective line, the RT2 state in which the replay probability is increased to about 1/2 is obtained. In addition, since the winning probability of the two bonus roles and the small winnings in the RT2 state is about 1/3, the winning probability of the bonus playing, the small playing and the replay playing is 5/6 (83.3%). It becomes the state of 6 (16.7%).

  Since the RT2 transition replay (replay 1) shifts to the RT2 state when the RT2 transition replay is activated when the player accidentally presses the stop button part 10 in an irregular manner, the function for dropping to the RT1 state quickly (that is, the RT1 transition replay (replay 1) , Has the same function as the Koboschi) (falling Replay).

  When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won and activated in the RT2 state, the replay probability is approximately the same 1/2 RT3 state. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of the replay combination winning in the RT2 state and the size of the winning area are different. The loss probability in the RT3 state is 1/6 (16.7%) the same as in the RT2 state.

  The actual bonus (bonus 1) can be won in the initial state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. The bonus 1 is not internally won alone, but is simultaneously won with the rare small role and the replay role, and the bonus 1 is always carried over. In this bonus carry-over state, when losing is lost, bonus 1 always wins (retract 100%) regardless of how the stop button unit 10 is operated. In addition, in the bonus carryover state, when a push order small part is missed, bonus 1 is always won without being displayed.

  FIG. 31 is a game state transition diagram (effect state). 32 to 34 are schematic views of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. FIG. 35 is a schematic view showing a symbol display state of the window portion.

  The main control unit 100 is in charge of control relating to the ball withdrawal performance, determines all the game states shown in FIG. 31, and sends to the sub control unit 160 information (playing state information) indicating which gaming state is currently present. I have notified. On the other hand, the sub control unit 160 is in charge of control relating to effects, and executes various effects based on the gaming state information received from the main control unit 100.

  When the stage setting value is re-created, the main control unit 100 clears and sets various data according to the setting value to be in the initial state, and the player can start the normal game. In particular, when the setting change is performed, the main control unit 100 determines ceiling information and current time information for winning the pseudo bonus. The high probability game (long cycle) once and the normal game (short cycle) 12 times make one set, and the ceiling information is composed of set number information, short cycle information and game number information. For example, the main control unit 100 randomly determines ceiling information, such as the seventh game in the fifth set of fifth cycles of the third set. In addition, the long hand position lottery of the short cycle is executed in the range of 0 to 11 and what cycle of the short cycle and the range of 1 to 11. For example, when 6 as the short cycle and 9 as the long hand position are determined, the sub control unit 160 aligns the short hand and the long hand of the watch object 50 at the position of 6:45 according to the received initial time information. That is, the main control unit 100 determines the initial time information of the clock part 50 within the range of 0:05 to 11:55, and transmits the initial time information to the sub control unit 160. The main control unit 100 determines the initial time information at the time of setting change, and the sub control unit 160 adjusts the time of the clock part 50 by the received initial time information, so that the player knows whether the setting has been changed or not. I can not do it. On the contrary, if the specification is such that the predetermined time (for example, the position of 0:00) is adjusted when the setting is changed, the player can recognize that the setting has been changed.

  The non-ART state consists of a normal game (short cycle) and a high probability game (long cycle) and a high probability game (rare role), and when one game progresses, the long hand of the watch role 50 advances by 5 minutes, In response, the short hand is also slightly advanced. The watch role piece 50 is at the position of 6:45, and moves to the position of 6:50 when one game is completed. Then, when one game is digested at the position of 6:55, one normal game (short cycle) ends. When one game is digested at a position of 11:55 after a plurality of games have been consumed, one set is completed and 20 games of the next set of high probability games (long cycle) can be executed. If the ceiling information is the third game of the second set and the 0 short cycle of the second set, the game is won after 3 games, and the main control unit 100 determines at which time the win is announced. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the fifth game of the next normal game (short cycle) and transmits notification game information to the sub control unit 160. In addition to the ceiling, the main control unit 100 executes a false bonus lottery of a pseudo bonus when winning a rare small winning combination and winning an actual bonus, and when winning, places a pseudo bonus in a release enabled state. In particular, the main control unit 100 (or exceeded) when the long cycle points stored in one set of high probability game (long cycle) and one normal game (short cycle) 12 times reach the clear point In the case where the pseudo bonus is in the winning state, the advantageous section display LED is turned on at the lighting timing described later (that is, the advantageous section is selected).

  Then, the main control unit 100 sets a pseudo bonus winning flag according to the type (for example, a winning flag 1 of pseudo bonus 1, a winning flag 2 of pseudo bonus 2,..., A winning flag N of pseudo bonus N). At this time, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control of the reels in accordance with the presence or absence of winning of the advantageous section and the type of the elected advantageous section. In other words, when the pseudo bonus is internally won, the main control unit 100 can display the reach eye as the result when the actual bonus pattern can not be withdrawn. At present, the main control unit 100 changes the stop control according to the winning state of the winning combination (that is, the activated condition device), but the winning state of the advantageous section and the advantageous advantage are won as another parameter. By changing the stop control according to the type of the section, it is possible to provide an expectation of winning the advantageous section and a feeling of expectation for the advantageous section that has been won, by the stop appearance of the symbol. It will be possible to take advantage section win reach eyes (chance eyes) and 3000 blows finalize reach eyes (see FIG. 42).

  The main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when the lottery result of the winning combination is not won (pure loss) in a state where the winning flag 1 of the pseudo bonus 1 is set, as shown in FIG. ~ Reach 3 can be displayed. The main control unit 100 may display the reach eye 10 of FIG. 42 by changing the symbol stop control when the lottery result of the combination is a net loss while the winning flag 2 of the pseudo bonus 2 is set. It becomes possible. Similarly, in the state where the winning flag N-1 of the pseudo bonus N-1 is set, when the lottery result of the combination is a net loss, the reach eye 11 of FIG. 42 is displayed, and the winning flag N of the pseudo bonus N is In the standing state, when the lottery result of the combination is a net loss, it is possible to display the reach eye 12 of FIG. In addition, the reach eye shown in FIG. 42 includes a plurality of reach eyes that stop inside the actual bonus (for example, Getechana in the upper center of FIG. 42).

  The main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when any of the winning flags 1 to N is raised and the lottery result of the part is cherry and the cherry part is missed, the reach of FIG. 42 is reached. It becomes possible to display eyes 4 to reach eyes 6. Further, when any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when the winning result of the winning combination is watermelon and the watermelon combination is missed, as shown in FIG. It becomes possible to display reach eyes 7 to reach eyes 9 of. In particular, when one of the winning flags 1 to N stands, if the lottery result of the combination is watermelon, and the pseudo bonus and the watermelon combination are simultaneously won, it is possible to display the reach eye 1 . In addition, although the reach eye of FIG. 42 is different from the symbol arrangement view of the drum of FIG. 21, it is only a reference example for explaining the reach eye, so the arrangement needs to match the actual one. Absent.

  Here, referring to FIG. 31, when the lottery trigger role (rare role) is won by the part lottery, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery whether or not to shift to the high probability game (raa role), and when it is won The processing to shift to the probability game (rare role) is executed, and the advantageous section display LED is lit. Further, when the advantageous section display LED is to be lighted, the main control section 100 is a timing (lighting timing) to be lighted from the operation of the start lever 9 until the medal (gaming medium) can be inserted. Although it is determined by lottery at the timing, different lottery tables (for lottery) are determined in the case of determining the notification timing of the pseudo bonus (special game) and in the case of determining the notification timing of the high probability gaming state (long cycle or rare combination). The notification timing is determined by lottery using data and FIG. Further, the lottery table also differs depending on the type of the pseudo bonus and the high probability state A to the high probability state N which have been won. If Bonus 1 (a character continuous operating device pertaining to a second kind special character: real bonus) is won at the same time and a pseudo bonus (special game) is won at the same time, the operating symbol is displayed as a trigger. The advantageous section display LED may be turned on.

  When the pseudo BB wins, the main control unit 100 starts the start lever (winning probability 70%), the first stopping operation (winning probability 2%), the second stopping operation (winning probability 3%), the third stopping operation (winning probability 25%), and when the start lever is won, the advantageous section display LED is turned on after the operation of the start lever 9. When the third stop operation is won, the advantageous section display LED is turned on after the final stop operation of the stop button unit 10. When any operation of the stop button unit 10 is won, the main control unit 100 also determines which of the operation time (ON time) or the operation release time (OFF time) by lottery. Furthermore, the time from when the start lever 9 or the stop button unit 10 is operated until the notification may be determined. For example, when the pseudo BB is won and the start lever 9 is won, the main control unit 100 causes the reel freeze state to notify 5 seconds after the operation of the start lever 9, or the third button portion 10 A notification is given one second after the stop operation release time. When the pseudo RB wins, the main control unit 100 starts the start lever (winning probability 50%), the first stopping operation (winning probability 0%), the second stopping operation (winning probability 0%), and the third stopping operation (winning probability) Since lottery is made with a probability of 50%, only one of the start lever or the third stop operation is won, so in the case of pseudo BB or pseudo RB, notification can be made at the start lever or third stop operation time point Sex is high.

  As a high probability game (long cycle) and a high probability game (rare role), there are a plurality of high probability states from high probability state A (very high probability) to high probability state N as gaming states, for example, high probability state When A is won, the lottery is made with the probability of the start lever (winning probability 5%), the first stopping operation (winning probability 75%), the second stopping operation (winning probability 20%), and the third stopping operation (wining probability 0%) Be done. The high probability state N-2 is 100% for the third stop operation, the high probability state N-1 is 100% for the second stop operation, and the high probability state N is 100% for the first stop operation. The notification timing is determined.

  The sub control unit 160 switches and displays the effect video to be displayed on the display effect device 11 according to the gaming state. FIG. 32A shows a daytime stage screen, which is mainly used in a normal game (short cycle) in which the probability of winning a pseudo bonus (third bonus or assist bonus) is relatively low. In addition, the current time is displayed at the lower right of the screen, but the clock combination 50 also displays the same time. However, when the current time on the screen and the time indicated by the clock part 50 are different, the battle game is decided or the pseudo bonus release is decided. FIG. 32 (B) shows a night stage screen, which is used mainly in a high probability game (long cycle) where the probability of winning a pseudo bonus is very high or in an internally won state (release winning state), so this screen is displayed Then, the player feels more excited with the expectation of pseudo bonus emission. Although not shown, there is also an evening stage, which is used in a high probability state of an intermediate probability between a low probability normal state and an ultra high probability state.

The sub control unit 160 is a middle level cherry (in the industry, referred to as "single chichi"), a strong cherry, a weak cherry, a strong watermelon, a weak watermelon, a strong bell, a strong bell aligned independently of pushing order, and a chance If a small part, such as a combination, is won, and if it is further won in the subsequent transition drawing, it switches from the daytime normal screen and the evening screen to the nighttime screen. On the other hand, since a fall lottery is performed with a predetermined probability each time a replay is won, a normal day screen, an evening screen, and a night screen are alternately displayed at a predetermined frequency during a normal game. Generally, these display screens are switched among effects according to stay modes such as low probability state and high probability state during bonus internal winning, in order to give a correct mode indication to the player, but the mode indication is necessarily correct. In addition to the above, it is possible to further obtain the player's sense of expectation by appropriately performing the cassette effect.

  FIG. 32 (C) shows the night's Kaminari effect screen. When the player operates the start lever from the night stage screen to start the variable display game, the sub-control unit 160 determines that the predetermined condition such as the rare small combination is won. Every time the is established, a pseudo bonus lottery (AT bonus lottery) is performed. When performing the pseudo bonus lottery, the sub control unit 160 performs an effect such as dropping lightning on the night stage screen together with thunder to notify the player of that effect. Also, as a precursor effect for releasing a real bonus (BB1) or a pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or pseudo RB), a nighttime Kaminari screen is used. In particular, when the actual bonus (BB1) is won during the normal state, the day stage screen is rapidly changed to the night stage screen, and at least two consecutive lightning effects are performed to suggest a bonus win. In addition, when the lightning effect is performed three times consecutively from the daytime stage screen, it is suggested that the actual bonus determination and the pseudo bonus lottery have been won. Therefore, the player's sense of anticipation can be heard by generating the thunder ring sound and the Kaminari effect appropriately.

  When the sub control unit 160 announces a bonus winning (actual bonus or pseudo bonus), it becomes a pseudo bonus sign of FIG. 33, and it is a notice variation display game after performing the significal effect of FIG. 32 (C) several times. The night stage screen is displayed again (see FIG. 33A), and two bats with a plate approach from a distance according to the operation of the stop button section 10, and the "BONUS" character can be gradually recognized As shown in FIG. 33 (B), a bat announcement effect is performed to fly away at the end.

  Also, from the state where the night stage screen shown in FIG. 33 (A) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is expanded, and the character's butler screams "Oryer" and "Tirolo Lorone" By causing the character of the main character to appear from the grave in the center of the dug-up screen together with the sound effect, it is possible for the player to have a fierce premier presentation (see FIG. 33C).

  When the pseudo bonus is determined by the bonus emission, the pseudo bonus is on standby after the determined notification effect, and the promoted lottery screen is displayed (see FIG. 34A). The pseudo bonus has pseudo BB and pseudo RB. When the push order small winning combination is won during the pseudo bonus standby, the main control unit 100 transmits only the winning operation order information to the sub control unit 160. When the sub control unit 160 receives only the winning operation sequence information, it understands that the winning combination is the push order small combination (programmed), so a number indicating the push order in the yellow circles as an effect 1 to 3 are displayed (see FIG. 34 (B)). However, in the case of push-order replay, the main control unit 100 transmits to the sub-control unit 160 that the winning combination is the replay and the operation order information (see FIG. 34C). The main control unit 100 determines which of the pseudo BB and the pseudo RB to be released during the promotion game, and if the bonus replay 1 (red 7 complete) or the bonus replay 2 (BAR complete) is won, the red 7 symbol is selected by reverse pressing. (See FIG. 34C). During the pseudo bonus waiting, the pseudo RB is promoted to pseudo BB in accordance with the winning combination.

  In the state of FIG. 34 (C), when the player operates the stop button portion 10 correctly from the right (operating with the reverse push and the correct operation timing), both the red 7 symbol and the BAR symbol are in the tempera state (see FIG. 35 (A)). Finally, when the player operates the left stop button 10a correctly, in the case of bonus replay 1, the red seven symbols are displayed aligned in a straight line in the upper left (see FIG. 35 (B)). On the other hand, in the case of bonus replay 2, the BAR symbols are displayed in line in the upper horizontal line (see FIG. 35C).

  36 to 37 are schematic views of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device.

  The main control unit 100 is responsible not only for the role lottery but also for all control related to the ball performance (assist function). The main control unit 100 freezes the progress of the game for several seconds after the states of FIG. 35 (B) and FIG. 35 (C), and delays the progress of the game, Send. When the main control unit 100 activates the pseudo BB, the sub control unit 160 displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state, and displays it as the initial number of games in time. For example, since five minutes is equivalent to one game, 180 minutes in FIG. 36A are 36 games. The sub control unit 160 displays “2 hours 60 minutes” as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and sets the clock 50 to 9:00.

  When the start lever 9 is operated in the state shown in FIG. 36 (A), the main control unit 100 starts the first half of the pseudo BB, and according to the winning combination shown in FIG. Perform a point lottery to decide and an additional lottery for the number of games (hours). When the push order bell 2-1 shown in FIG. 24 is internally elected, the main control unit 100 transmits group combination information and push order information (middle → right → left: assist information) as the result of the lottery for the combination to the sub control unit 160. . When the sub control unit 160 receives the group combination information and the push order information as the result of the lottery, the sub control unit 160 turns the push order of the stop button portion 10 necessary for winning the bell small combination (FRU1) yellow The circle and the numbers 1 to 3 are displayed (see FIG. 36 (B)). In this case, the number 1 indicating the first stop operation is displayed in a large yellow circle, and "Naka" is pronounced in the voice of the main character such as Dracula or princess. However, when the player erroneously displays the operation and the screen is displayed, the process shifts to RT1 in FIG. 30. In that case, the same display is displayed when the push order replay is won to shift to RT2 or RT3 again. To assist the player with a voice. The main control unit 100 transmits, to the main control unit 100, replay combination information (information indicating that the winning combination is a replay combination) and push sequence information as a result of the lottery of the combination. When the player correctly operates the middle stop button 10b, the sub control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle in the center and enlarges the number 2 indicating the second stop operation to a large yellow circle and displays it. (See FIG. 36C).

  When the player operates the right stop button 10 c correctly, the sub control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the right side, and enlarges and displays the number 3 representing the third stop operation to the large yellow circle (See FIG. 37A). Then, when the player finally operates the left stop button 10a, the sub control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the left side, and displays "GET" in the center of the screen (FIG. 37B). Reference), the payout number 14 is sequentially added to Total “0” to change it to 14 (see FIG. 37C). As a display mode in the case of being sequentially added, in total, 0 → 1 → 2 → 3... → 13 → 14, and one game is ended.

  Also, in the second half of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 battles with one of a plurality of enemy generals (enemy characters) based on the points (attack power and defensive strength) stored in the first half of the pseudo BB, and 1 Execute transition lottery to mission game every hour. After winning the transition lottery, after performing the mission game, the main control unit 100 returns to the same time in the second half of the pseudo BB again to digest the rest. If the mission game is successful, the enemy general will be damaged or the enemy general will be won.

  FIG. 38 is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device, showing the flow of video until one pseudo bonus ends.

  The main control unit 100 stores the number of games digested from the start of the pseudo BB, and in the final game (36 times or 180 minutes), right → middle → left push order small player 4-1 (see FIG. 25) Indicates that the inside has been won (see FIG. 38A).

  When the stop button unit 10 is operated in the order of right → middle → left, the main control unit 100 wins a bell small part and pays out 14 game media (see FIG. 38B), and the pseudo BB It is determined whether the termination condition (36 games completed or 180 minutes elapsed) is satisfied, and when the termination condition is satisfied, the pseudo BB is terminated and a short freeze state of about 3 seconds is set (FIG. )reference). The sub control unit 160 displays that the total of the increased number is 167, and performs the REG bonus 0 times to indicate that the Total is 167 and the BIG bonus has been made once on the bonus end screen. In order to indicate that it has been displayed as x0. In addition, the sub control unit 160 displays the end by setting the clock part 50 to 00:00. When the main control unit 100 ends the second half of the pseudo BB in this way, the main control unit 100 executes the addition and determination game, and when it wins the battle, the main control unit 100 performs the addition stock lottery to shift to the pseudo bonus standby while high probability game Shift to (long period).

  When activating the pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 freezes the game for several seconds after the state shown in FIG. 35C to delay the progress of the game, and displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state, Display the time (120 minutes) as the initial number of games. As in the case of the pseudo BB, since 5 minutes is equivalent to one game, it takes 24 games in 120 minutes. The sub control unit 160 displays “1 hour 60 minutes” as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and sets the clock 50 at 10:00 (not shown). The main control unit 100 sets a clear point at the start of the pseudo RB, stores points in the first half of the pseudo RB, and determines whether the saved point reaches the clear point in the second half of the pseudo RB and the clear condition is satisfied. And express success or failure by directing. When finishing the second half of the pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 executes the addition and determination game, performs the addition stock lottery when the clear condition is satisfied, and shifts to the pseudo bonus standby, while the clear condition is not satisfied. Transition to long period).

  Referring to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the real bonus (bonus 1) is at the same time as another small combination (rare small combination etc.) or another replay combination (special replay combination) in all gaming states in the square frame. When the internal winning is made, the player does not win a prize in the game, and is always waiting for the actual bonus (inside). The bonus 1 is a penetrating type 2 BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning is performed, the operation (winning), or the bonus 1 ends. The RT0 state and the RT1 state in FIG. 30 are states in which the loss probability is high, and in the carryover state in which the bonus 1 after the next game is internally won, bonus 1 depends on the operation order and operation timing of the stop button portion 10 if lost. In addition, it is supposed to win a prize. However, the RT2 state and the RT3 state are high probability re-gaming states with a lost probability of 0 (or about 1 in 6000), and the small winning combination or replay role is won in all of the lottery areas. In the RT3 state, when BB1 is brought over, BB1 can not be won.

  FIG. 39 is a combination table (simultaneous winning pattern of small winning combination) of condition devices of push order indeterminate small winning combination (common bells 1 to 3). FIG.40 and FIG.41 is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series.

  With push order no matter small part (common bell), while the bell small part (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won regardless of the operation order and operation timing of stop button section 10, bonus 1 is internally won In the carryover state, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 10a, when winning one of a plurality of kinds of one-piece small winning combination simultaneously won, and when displaying the operation pattern of bonus 1 It is about a double winning small part. There are three types of common bells, common bell 1 to common bell 3, and the player can not watch for the stop form of the symbol at the second stop and can not aim and take one small part.

  In the non-carried state where the bonus 1 has not been internally won, the common bell 1 pulls the bell symbol to be a bell regardless of how the player operates the stop button portion 10 (regardless of the pushing order or the operation timing). The minor role always wins. On the other hand, in the carry over state in which bonus 1 is internally won, common bell 1 is pressed or operated when the player operates middle stop button 10b or right stop button 10c (other than left stop button 10a) in the first stop operation. Regardless of the timing, the bell small combination always wins by pulling in the bell symbol. However, when the player operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop operation (first stop operation of the specific reel) during the BB carry over, the symbols (Replay 1, Replay 2 or Replay) that constitute 18 types of inhibition small part Stop any one of 3) on the effective line. The operation pattern 1 of the bonus 1 is (Replay 1 / Replay 2 / Replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (BAR / jewel / Cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (Replay 1) on the right drum 2c. In addition, the operation pattern 2 of bonus 1 is on the left drum 2a (Replay 1 / Replay 2 / Replay 3), on the middle drum 2b (Replay 2 / Replay 3), and on the right drum 2c (BAR / Jewel / Watermelon 1) , It is a symbol common to the bonus 1 regardless of which symbol (Replay 1, Replay 2 or Replay 3) constituting the inhibition small part is stopped.

  In the carryover state, when the player operates the left stop button 10a in the first stop operation, for example, when the main control unit 100 selects No. Replay 1 pattern of 1 is stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 40A). In this state, although there is a possibility of winning of the inhibition small combination 07 to 09 or the inhibition small combination 16 to 18 and the bonus 1, the inhibition small combination 01 to 06 or the inhibition small combination 10 to 15 is in a state where it can not win. When the player operates the middle stop button 10b in the second stop operation, for example, when the main control unit 100 selects No. The BAR pattern of 2 is stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 40 (B)). In this state, only the winning possibility of the inhibition small part 07 or the inhibition small part 16 and the bonus 1 remains. In other words, both of the two small part players and the bonus 1 are in a tempy state. Finally, in the third stop operation, the player does not have the right stop button 10c. When the BAR symbol of 2 is operated at the timing to pull in, the main control unit 100 stops the BAR symbol on the effective line, and wins the inhibition small part 07, and the bell symbol is aligned in the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line) It looks like (see FIG. 40C). No. If it is the timing to which 18 gem patterns are drawn, the gems are drawn in and the small part 16 is won (not shown). On the other hand, the player does not have the right stop button 10c at the third stop operation. 2 BAR symbol and No. When the 18 jewel symbols are operated at a timing where neither of them can be withdrawn, the main control unit 100 draws in the replay 1 symbol, and bonus 1 is won (see FIG. 40D).

  Since FIG. 41 (A) is in the same state as FIG. 40 (A), the description is used. When the player operates the right stop button 10c in the second stop operation, for example, the main control unit 100 transmits No. The 13 watermelon 1 designs are stopped on the effective line (see FIG. 41 (B)). In this state, only the winning possibility of the inhibition small part 09 or the inhibition small part 17 and the bonus 1 remains. In other words, both of the two small part players and the bonus 1 are in a tempy state. Finally, the player stops the middle stop button 10b by the third stop operation. The main control unit 100 stops the gem pattern on the effective line when the 10 gem patterns are withdrawn, and the inhibition small part 17 is won, and the bell pattern is aligned in the upper horizontal line (ineffective line). It looks like (see FIG. 41 (C)). No. 15 and No. If it is the timing which can draw in the cherry pattern of 18, the cherry pattern will be drawn in and the inhibition small part 09 will be won (not shown). On the other hand, when the player operates the right stop button 10c at a timing at which neither the jewel symbol nor the cherry symbol can be withdrawn in the third stop operation, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 3 symbol (or replay 2 symbol). A bonus 1 is won (see FIG. 41D).

Single drum type gaming machine body 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Medium drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d medal input display LED
4e Replay indicator LED
4f error display LED
5 medal insertion portion 5a left light transmitting portion 5b right light transmitting portion 6 settlement button 7 cross key 8 max bet button 9 start lever 10 stop button portion 10a left stop button 10b middle stop button 10c right stop button 11 display effect device 12 speaker portion 12a upper left speaker 12b upper right speaker 12c lower left speaker 12d lower right speaker 13 gaming state display LED portion 13a top lamp 14 special button 15 receiver 16 medal payout slot 17 reflecting plate 18 medal payout device 19 door keyhole 20 return button 21 power source portion 21a for setting Key switch 21b Error release switch 21c Power switch 21d Keyhole 21e Confirmation switch 22 Transparent panel 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 22d Lower part 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 0c step motor 31a reel-sensor 31b reel-sensor 31c reel-sensor 32a left times in barrel zone 32b once barrel zone 32c right times barrel zone 50 clockwise won game 51 magic won game 100 main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 start SW sensor 111 cross key sensor 112 special button sensor 113 door abnormality signal output device 120 stop button sensor 130 medal detection sensor 140 bet button sensor 150 stage setting unit 160 secondary control unit 161 ROM
162 RAM

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine which executes a game by accepting an operation of a start means in a state where a prescribed number of gaming media are inserted,
A plurality of rotating cylinders having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
Role lottery means for internally lottery the role every game,
A plurality of turning drums are rotated for each game, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each turning drum is received, a corresponding turning drum is individually stopped, and a symbol is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery. Rotating body control means for displaying;
The game includes a special game which is more advantageous than the normal game and the normal game and in which the operation sequence of the stop switch can be notified, and a transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the special game;
In the case where it is determined that the transition to the special game is made, and also in the case where it is determined that the probability that the special game will be won is shifted to a state higher than normal, ,
Lighting timing determination means for determining the timing at which the advantageous section indicator lights up;
Equipped with
The role lottery means can perform an internal lottery including a bonus role, and the bonus role is a role in which a bonus game is started when an operating symbol is displayed,
In the normal gaming state, at least a normal probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state exist, and in the high probability gaming state, the transition to the special game is determined with a higher probability than the normal probability gaming state It is supposed to get
The advantageous section indicator notifies, at the timing determined by the lighting timing determination means, that the gaming state of the normal game is determined to shift from the normal probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state,
The lighting timing determination means determines the notification timing of the transition to the special game and the notification timing of the transition to the high probability gaming state in the normal game of the normal probability gaming state. Determine the notification timing by lottery using different lottery data,
The advantageous segment indicator is turned on in response to the display of the operating symbol, when the bonus combination is won and the special game is simultaneously won,
A game machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The lighting timing determination means determines the timing notified by the advantageous zone display to any time from the operation of the start means until the gaming medium can be inserted.
A game machine characterized by In a gaming machine which rotates a plurality of turning drums having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface when an operation of the start means is received in a state where a prescribed number of game media are inserted.
Role lottery means for internally lottery the role every game,
A plurality of turning drums are rotated for each game, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each turning drum is received, a corresponding turning drum is individually stopped, and a symbol is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery. Rotating body control means for displaying;
The game includes a special game which is more advantageous than the normal game and the normal game and in which the operation sequence of the stop switch can be notified, and a transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the special game;
In the case where it is determined that the transition to the special game is made, and also in the case where it is determined that the probability that the special game will be won is shifted to a state higher than normal, ,
Lighting timing determination means for determining the timing at which the advantageous section indicator lights up;
Equipped with
The role lottery means can perform an internal lottery including a bonus role, and the bonus role is a role in which a bonus game is started when an operating symbol is displayed,
The gaming state of the normal gaming includes at least a normal probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state,
In the high probability gaming state, the transition to the special game is determined with a higher probability than the normal probability gaming state,
The advantageous section indicator lights up when the transition to the high probability gaming state is determined at the timing determined by the lighting timing determination means,
The lighting timing determination means is a lottery using lottery data different in the case of determining the notification timing of the special game and the case of determining the notification timing of the high probability gaming state in the normal probability gaming state. Determine the lighting timing,
The advantageous segment indicator is turned on in response to the display of the operating symbol, when the bonus combination is won and the special game is simultaneously won,
A game machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The lighting timing determination means determines that the timing at which the advantageous zone indicator lights up is any time from the operation of the start means of the current game to the time when the game medium of the next game can be inserted.
A game machine characterized by

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