JP6635958B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some gaming machines represented by a spinning-type gaming machine transition to a gaming state advantageous to a player on condition that the number of times of execution of a game reaches a predetermined number.
Patent Document 1 below is illustrated as an example of this type of gaming machine.

  Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that generates an assist replay time (ART) on the condition that the number of game executions reaches a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of an effect button or the like) performed by a player. A gaming machine which resets the predetermined number of times on condition that the game machine receives the game number is described.

JP, 2015-16192, A

  A large number of gaming machines having a gaming property of providing an advantageous gaming state by canceling the number of games as described above have already been developed, and in some cases, this may not be new to a player.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine having novel amusement instead of a conventional system.

According to the present invention, the first gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination is a start condition, and the termination condition is at least one of a predetermined number of winnings or a predetermined number of payouts, and a second bonus combination The second gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the start condition and at least one of the prize of the specified number of times or the payout of the specified number of sheets is the end condition, and both the first gaming state and the second gaming state Game state control means for controlling a different third game state; and internal lottery means for randomly selecting the first bonus position and the second bonus position in the third game state, and consuming by the game. With respect to the output rate indicating the ratio of the number of game media awarded during the game to the number of game media to be played, the first game state exceeds 1, and the second game state is The gaming state control means can shift between a plurality of different modes for at least one of the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts during the stay in the second gaming state, the mode is a first mode of payout is decreased, the a possible transition from the first mode, and the expected number of winning probability or payout rather low than the first mode, the second to reduce the payout a mode is transferable from said first mode, and the expected number of winning probability or payout high rather than the first mode, a third mode in which the ball out increases, are included, the first A gaming machine is provided in which the probability of shifting from the mode to the second mode is higher than the probability of shifting from the first mode to the third mode.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having novel amusement instead of the conventional system.

It is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand region II shown by a dashed line in FIG. 1. It is a figure showing the back of a front door. It is a figure showing a game machine except a front door. It is an arrangement | sequence diagram regarding the symbol of each reel. It is a figure which shows the kind of the symbol drawn on the outer periphery of the reel. It is a figure showing the electric composition of a game machine. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram showing transition of the game state managed by the game state control unit. It is a figure showing a winning combination flag in each game state. It is a figure showing a winning combination flag which can be won repeatedly. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is an example of a symbol combination stopped and displayed in a reel frame. It is a flow chart which shows the main flow concerning game progress in this embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the main flow concerning game progress in this embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the main flow concerning game progress in this embodiment. It is a specific example of the effect screen displayed during the stay period of the general game and the first JAC game. It is one specific example of an effect screen displayed during the stay period of the second JAC game. It is one specific example of the effect screen displayed during the stay period of the replay time. It is a specific example of the production screen displayed during the stay period of the big bonus and the regular bonus. It is a specific example of the effect screen displayed during the execution period of the effect indicating a fall. It is a specific example of the effect screen displayed during the execution period of the last chance effect. It is an example of an effect screen displayed as a result of a last chance effect. It is an example of an effect screen displayed as a result of a last chance effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” refer to a gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) Will be referred to as viewed from the point of view.

<About the outline of the gaming machine 10>
First, an outline of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 8, and FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing transition of a game state managed by the game state control unit 110.
The gaming machine 10 is a so-called spinning-type gaming machine, and includes a gaming state control unit and an internal lottery unit.

The game state control means shifts to one of a plurality of game states. The plurality of game states include at least the following three.
(A) First gaming state: A gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination is set as a start condition, and at least one of a specified number of winnings or a specified number of payouts is an end condition.
(B) Second gaming state: a gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the second bonus combination is set as a start condition, and at least one of a specified number of winnings or a specified number of payouts is an end condition.
(C) Third gaming state: a gaming state different from both the first gaming state and the second gaming state.
The game state control means in the present embodiment is realized by the game state control unit 110, for example. The first gaming state in the present embodiment is, for example, a big bonus ST11 and a regular bonus ST12, the second gaming state in the present embodiment is, for example, a falling bonus ST2, and the third gaming state in the present embodiment is: For example, the replay time ST3 (abbreviated as “RT” in FIG. 9).

Here, the bonus combination refers to a combination flag (also referred to as a condition device) that can be randomly selected by an internal lottery means described later, which is a special game state start condition. The “special game state” is not limited to a game state (regular bonus or big bonus) in which the special accessory or the continuous actuation device is operated, but also includes a so-called pseudo bonus (assist time (AT), replay time). (RT) or a game state realized by a combination thereof).
Here, "the third gaming state different from both the first gaming state and the second gaming state" means that the staying period of the third gaming state overlaps with the staying period of the first gaming state and the staying period of the second gaming state. Do not do.

Note that the end condition relating to the first game state and the end condition relating to the second game state are preferably different, but may be the same.
Here, "the end condition relating to the first gaming state is different from the termination condition relating to the second gaming state" is specifically as follows.
If a predetermined number of prizes is given as an end condition for both game states, it means that the specified number of times for one is different from the specified number of times for the other.
If payout of a specified number is given as an end condition for both game states, it means that the specified number of one and the specified number of the other are different.
If a predetermined number of prizes are given as an end condition for one game state and a specified number of payouts are given as an end condition for the other game state, the end conditions for both game states are always different. .

The internal lottery means performs a lottery so as to be able to win the first bonus combination and the second bonus combination in the third game state. The internal lottery means in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, the internal lottery unit 120.
Here, "the first bonus role and the second bonus role are drawn so as to be able to be won in the third gaming state" means that the possibility of winning the first bonus role in one drawing in the third gaming state is also the second bonus. Refers to a configuration that may lead to a role. Such a configuration is realized when the lottery table referred to by the internal lottery means in the third gaming state is assigned a number exceeding zero for each of the first bonus combination and the second bonus combination. .

The above-mentioned gaming states have the following characteristics with respect to the output rate.
(B) The rate of participation relating to the first game state exceeds 1.
(B) The rate of participation in the second game state is less than 1.
(C) The rate of participation in the third game state is lower than that of the first game state and higher than that of the second game state.
Here, the payout ratio is a ratio of the number of game media provided by winning during the game to the number of game media consumed by the game. Here, the game medium is a medium used for executing a game, and refers to a game medal (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a medal) in a spinning-type gaming machine.

  Furthermore, the gaming state control means can shift between a plurality of different modes for at least one of the winning probability or the expected number of payouts during the stay in the second gaming state. Here, the plurality of modes are, specifically, the general game ST21, the first JAC game ST22, and the second JAC game ST23 (see FIG. 9).

As described above, in order to make a transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, (i) after a predetermined number of winnings or a predetermined number of payouts are established, (ii) the first bonus role is won. The present invention relates to a game characteristic in which two steps must be taken, and (iii) if the player wins the second bonus role before winning the first bonus role, the game machine again transitions (falls) to the second game state. Has the gaming machine 10 that implements the game. Furthermore, during the stay in the second gaming state, the gaming machine 10 that implements the present invention has a gaming property of transitioning between a plurality of different modes for at least one of the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts. I have.
Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can realize a novel gaming ability completely different from the existing gaming ability that shifts to a gaming state advantageous in managing the number of games.
The gaming machine 10 having the above features will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
The structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand area II indicated by a broken line in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. 4 is a view showing the gaming machine 10 from which the front door 20 has been removed. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram relating to the design of each reel 65. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reel 65. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an electric configuration of the gaming machine 10.

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

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal slot 31, a settlement button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal discharge port 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.
On the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, a menu A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, an inserted medal path 51, a payout medal path 52, and a return medal path 53 are provided.
In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a medal storage 93, and a medal auxiliary storage 95. .

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release a lock mechanism (not shown) for locking the front door 20 and the outer frame 90.
When the front door 20 is opened, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine main unit 60 as shown in FIG. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and the start or stop is controlled by operating the power switch 92.
When playing the game of the gaming machine 10, it is necessary for a person involved in the hall or the like to operate the power switch 92 to activate the power supply device 91. In addition, it is preferable that the gaming machine main unit 60 has a function of maintaining the gaming state that was being executed when the power supply from the power supply device 91 was turned off. This is to prevent the player from being disappointed when the power supply is stopped while the game is progressing in a manner advantageous to the player, such as a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus).

A setting change device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20. The setting change device 48 is a device for setting a game setting value, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a can make the setting changing device 48 operable by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b is a switch that can be operated in a state where the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and can change a game setting value when pressed. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying a set game setting value, and is a seven-segment display in the present embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding the setting key cover 48a to open the setting key switch 48a, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a. FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.
Here, the game setting value is a value indicating the ease with which a privilege (such as a bonus game) advantageous to the player is provided. The higher the value, the more the benefit is easily provided, and the lower the value, the less the benefit is likely to be provided. It is preferable that the game setting value is set by operating the setting change device 48 before starting the game by the gaming machine 10. This is because changing the game setting value generally resets the game state.

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

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

The reel 65 includes a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts rotating when a player operates the start lever 26 (detects that the start lever 26 is on). At this time, the time from the start of the rotation of the reel 65 in the previous symbol variation game to the start of the rotation of the reel 65 in the symbol variation game needs to exceed a predetermined delay time, a so-called wait time. That is, when the start lever 26 receives the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reel 65 starts rotating after waiting until the wait time elapses. Note that the wait time in the present embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds.
When each of the reels 65 in the present embodiment is rotating, the reel 65 basically rotates from top to bottom. In this specification, the rotation of the reel from top to bottom may be referred to as “forward”, and the rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as “reverse”.

In the symbol changing game according to the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the reels 65 are changed and displayed by rotating a plurality of reels 65 indicating a plurality of symbols, and the rotating reels 65 are stopped. By doing so, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.
That is, the symbols related to the symbol variation game are represented on the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) in the present embodiment.

A specific symbol arrangement of each reel 65 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the outer periphery of the reel 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and one symbol is arranged for each frame. In the following description, each frame disposed on the reel 65L is referred to as LZ00 to LZ20, each frame disposed on the reel 65C is referred to as CZ00 to CZ20, and each frame disposed on the reel 65R is referred to as RZ00 to RZ20. There is.
Here, the frame is an area given to one of the symbols shown on the outer periphery of the reel 65, and refers to one area or one vertical dimension of the area.

FIG. 6 shows the types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery of each reel 65.
For example, FIG. 6A is a red design imitating the numeral “7”, and is referred to as “red seven design” in the following description. The seven red symbols are arranged in LZ11, CZ13, and RZ04.
FIG. 6B shows a symbol “BAR”, which will be referred to as a “bar symbol” in the following description. The symbols are arranged on LZ03, CZ03, RZ03 and the like.
FIG. 6C shows a symbol “BLANK”, which will be referred to as a “blank symbol” in the following description. The blank symbols are arranged on LZ07, RZ05, and the like. Note that no blank symbols are provided on the reel 65C in the present embodiment.
FIG. 6D and FIG. 6E are symbols described as “REPLAY” meaning replay, and in the following description, both are collectively referred to as “replay symbols”. When the symbol of FIG. 6D and the symbol of FIG. 6E are distinguished, they are referred to as “first replay symbol” or “second replay symbol”, respectively. The first replay symbols are arranged on LZ04, CZ06, RZ02, etc., and the second replay symbols are arranged on LZ07, CZ01, etc. It should be noted that no second replay symbol is provided on the reel 65R in the present embodiment.
FIGS. 6 (f) and 6 (g) show a design imitating a bell, and in the following description, both are collectively referred to as a "bell design". When the symbol in FIG. 6 (f) is distinguished from the symbol in FIG. 6 (g), they are referred to as “first bell symbol” or “second bell symbol”, respectively. The first bell symbol is arranged on LZ00, CZ11, RZ01, etc., and the second bell symbol is arranged on LZ09, CZ02, RZ10, etc.
FIGS. 6 (h) and 6 (i) show a pattern imitating a watermelon, and in the following description, both are collectively referred to as a "watermelon pattern". When the symbol in FIG. 6 (h) is distinguished from the symbol in FIG. 6 (i), they are referred to as “first watermelon symbol” or “second watermelon symbol”, respectively. The first watermelon symbol is arranged on LZ10, CZ00, etc., and the second watermelon symbol is arranged on LZ01, CZ04, RZ08, etc. The first watermelon symbol is not provided on the reel 65R in the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 (j) shows a design imitating a cherry, which will be referred to as a “cherry design” in the following description. Cherry symbols are arranged in LZ02, CZ09, RZ00 and the like.

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

  Inside the reel 65, a reel lighting board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided, and lighting of an LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 facilitates visual recognition of each symbol represented on the reel 65. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel lighting board 67 functions as a backlight for symbol display by the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can receive an operation (start operation) by the player as an opportunity for starting the fluctuation display in the symbol fluctuation game. The player's operation on the start lever 26 is, specifically, to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in an initial state in any direction.
The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in any direction as an on state. .

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

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

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passing sensor 47c is provided on the back side of the medal insertion slot 31. Are classified into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.
For example, in a standby state (a state in which the power is turned on but the symbol variation game is not executed), the medal can be accepted, and the medal selector main body 47a activates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b operates, a projection (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 is in a state of allowing the medal to pass. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down to the inserted medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passage sensor 47c provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51, and the stored medal passage 54 is It passes through and is stored in the medal storage 93.
During the execution of the symbol variation game, when the credit reaches the upper limit, or the like, the medal cannot be accepted, so the medal selector body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a projection (not shown) projects in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and hinders the passage of medals. And stays at a position not detected by the medal passing sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by operating the medal return button 33, and are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

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

As the above-mentioned bet buttons 23, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on a bet button board 45. The maximum bet button 23a can increase the inserted number by decrementing a maximum of three credits by one press, and the single bet button 23b can reduce the credit by one depressed one to increase the inserted number. Can be. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the symbol variation game has reached a predetermined insertion number, the credit cannot be reduced beyond that.
The bet button board 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above-described processing is performed in response to the detection by the sensor.

The maximum bet button 23a is used not only for the purpose of increasing the number of inserted coins by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above (bet button), but also for accepting an operation for prompting the progress of an effect at the time of executing some effects. It may also be used for applications (push buttons).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the insertable display LED 25f is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the execution of the button suggestion effect. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for an operation on a menu screen described later.

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

Further, the gaming machine 10 includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23. The menu selection button 24 includes a cross key button 24a mounted on a menu selection button board 46 and a decision button 24b located at the center of the cross key button 24a.
The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen that is displayed in the effect display area 62 and indicates the operation method of the gaming machine 10, commentary information of the game, and the like, and corresponds to the above-described predetermined display.
By operating the menu selection button 24, the player can browse the menu screen. For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. The player moves the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu by operating the cross key button 24a, and when the player presses the decision button 24b when the cursor indicates any menu, the menu is rendered. It is displayed in the area 62.

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

The gaming machine 10 further includes a status display LED 25 on the right side of the bet button 23 for displaying the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like. The status display LED 25 includes a plurality of LEDs mounted on the status display LED board 42 or a 7-segment display.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the number-of-inserted LEDs 25a are composed of three LEDs, and each time the number of inserted sheets increases, the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one.
The stored number display LED 25b of the state display LEDs 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) by numbers.
The acquired number display LED 25c of the state display LEDs 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and represents the number of medals acquired by winning by a number.
The re-game display LED 25d of the state display LEDs 25 is constituted by one LED, and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the symbol change game.
The game start display LED 25e of the state display LEDs 25 is constituted by one LED, and the lighting of the LED indicates that the startable condition of the symbol change game is satisfied.
The insertable display LED 25f of the status display LEDs 25 is constituted by one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the LED.

The stop button 27 receives, from the player, an operation of the player that is an opportunity for stopping the rotating reel 65 to stop. The stop button 27 can receive a stop operation triggered by a stop enable condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is, specifically, pressing the stop button 27. Here, the stop enabling condition is a precondition for executing the stop display in the symbol variation game, and specifically, when the speeds of all the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reach a predetermined speed. If the stop condition is satisfied, the stop enable condition is satisfied.

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

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment has a configuration in which a stop enable display LED 27a is included, and the periphery thereof is covered with a light transmissive member. The stop button 27 is designed to notify the player of whether or not the stop enable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stop enable display LED 27a.
As described above, it is possible to determine whether or not the stop enable condition is satisfied based on the color of the stop button 27, so that the player can smoothly perform the stop operation sequentially.

  Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 receiving the stop operation stops. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to four frames on the basis of the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. The control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally called slip control.

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

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

The only effective line in the present embodiment is the line L2. Here, the active line is a display position of a symbol that is continuously determined over all reels, and is a display position where a combination of symbols as a result of a game (a symbol change game) is stopped and displayed.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning is stopped and displayed on the activated line, a predetermined number of medals are awarded for the winning. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the replay is activated in the next game. When the combination of the symbols corresponding to the accessory or the continuous actuation device is displayed on the activated line, the accessory or the continuous actuation device is activated in the next game. The combination of symbols corresponding to each combination flag will be described later in detail.

  During the rotation of each reel 65 (during the execution of the symbol variation game), an image displayed in the effect display area 62, a sound output from the speaker 49, or Various effects composed of lighting of the decorative LED 36, extinguishment, and the like are executed.

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

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

When the credit reaches the upper limit during the payout process of the medal provided as a result of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning being stopped and displayed on the activated line, the gaming machine 10 corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit. The number of medals is paid out from the medal storage 93. When the payment button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out medals corresponding to the credit at the time of pressing the payment button 32 from the medal storage 93.
The process of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires medals corresponding to the number of payouts from medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges the medals from the medal payout exit 94 toward the payout medal passage 52. The medals discharged to the payout medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower plate 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent the medals from overflowing from the medal storage 93, a medal auxiliary storage 95 in which a part of the medals stored in the medal storage 93 flows down is provided beside the medal storage 93. I have.
Further, a storage box error sensor (not shown) for detecting that the number of medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reaches a predetermined value or more is provided, and in response to this detection, the gaming machine 10 causes the medal storage 93 And an error prompting the user to collect medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95. For the notification of this error, the above-described effect display area 62, decorative LED 36, or speaker 49 may be used.

<Electrical configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, an electrical configuration and a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 7 or FIG. However, since the above-described components shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are also referred to, they should be appropriately referred to.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an electric configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 7, the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200 is illustrated as if it were a single electronic substrate, but it is not necessary to be a single electronic substrate. That is, the main board 100 or the sub board 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

The main board 100 controls the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals, and the sub board 200 Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as the CPU 101, the RAM 102, and the ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100. By executing processing of data and control signals transmitted and received between these electronic components and various sensors 40a, etc., various types of game-related Function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, and the like.
The sub-board 200 controls the decorative LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, and the like based on a command input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 also has electronic components such as the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted thereon, and performs processing of data and control signals transmitted and received between these electronic components and the various sensors 40b and the like, so that the effect processing and the menu screen are displayed. Such processing is realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a decision button sensor 46b, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 8, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a game state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a display symbol determination unit 150, and a command generation unit. 160 and an external output unit 170 are included.
As shown in FIG. 8, the functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub-control unit 210, an effect display unit 220, an audio output unit 230, and an LED light-emitting unit 240.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 8 are not limited to all of the functional components included in main board 100 or sub-board 200, and functional components not illustrated here may exist.

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

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

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

  In addition, the game state control unit 110 manages conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and conditions for accepting a stop operation on the stop button 27 (the above-described stop possible conditions). Here, the conditions displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals obtained by winning a prize, the presence or absence of a replay, and the conditions for starting the symbol variation game. And possible conditions for medal insertion.

  In addition, the game state control unit 110 manages game setting values set by the setting change device 48. The game setting value affects the winning probability of the winning flag selected by the internal lottery unit 120, the occurrence probability of various effects controlled by the sub-board 200, and the like.

  Further, the game state control unit 110 transitions (transitions) a plurality of game states according to a predetermined condition. FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing transition of a game state managed by the game state control unit 110. Note that the gaming state illustrated in FIG. 9 is not necessarily the entire gaming state managed by the gaming state control unit 110, and a gaming state not illustrated may exist.

The game state managed by the game state control unit 110 is mainly classified into the following three.
(B) Big bonus ST11 and regular bonus ST12
(B) Fall bonus ST2
(C) Replay time ST3 (abbreviated as "RT" in FIG. 9)
The falling bonus ST2 further includes a general game ST21, a first JAC game ST22, and a second JAC game ST23.

The big bonus ST11 is a gaming state in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first-class special accessory is operating. The big bonus ST11 is started by stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “BB1” (see FIG. 12A) or the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “BB2” (see FIG. 12B). The payout of a specified number (for example, payout exceeding 297 sheets) is set as an end condition.
The regular bonus ST12 is a gaming state in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the second type special accessory is operating. In the regular bonus ST12, the stop condition of the symbol combination (see FIG. 12C) corresponding to the combination flag "RB" is set as a start condition, and the payout of a specified number (for example, payout exceeding 81) is set as an end condition.
That is, the above three types of combination flags “BB1”, “BB2”, and “RB” correspond to the first bonus combination in the present embodiment.

In both the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 (first gaming state), the participation rate exceeding 1 is set, and the number of difference balls increases as the stay period increases. Specifically, for the big bonus ST11 in the present embodiment, the payout rate is about 2.9 (slightly different depending on the game setting value), and the number of difference balls is increased by about 200 on average. It is configured. In addition, the regular bonus ST12 in the present embodiment has a configuration in which the payout ratio is 3 and the number of difference balls is increased by 60, that is, 9 medals using 3 medals in all games (10 times). It is configured to acquire That is, in the first gaming state, the big bonus ST11 (first bonus state) in which the total number of game media acquired from the start to the end is large, and the total number of game media acquired from the start to the end is the big bonus ST11. And a smaller regular bonus ST12 (second bonus state).
Here, the difference ball number is a difference between the number of medals obtained as a result of the game performed during the period of staying in the game state and the number of medals used for the game during the period.

The falling bonus ST2 is a gaming state in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first-class special accessory is operating. The falling bonus ST2 has a stop condition of a symbol combination (see FIG. 12D) corresponding to the combination flag "fall bonus" as a start condition, and a prescribed number of payouts (for example, payout exceeding 345) as an end condition.
The falling bonus ST2 (second gaming state) is configured so that the output rate is less than 1 as a whole, and the number of difference balls decreases as the stay period increases. More specifically, the falling bonus ST2 in the present embodiment is configured to be able to shift between a plurality of different modes for at least one of the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts during the stay. By combining a plurality of modes, the output rate is less than 1 as a whole.
That is, the above-mentioned combination flag “fall bonus” corresponds to the second bonus combination in the present embodiment.

The plurality of modes constituting the falling bonus ST2 include a general game ST21 (first mode), a first JAC game ST22 (second mode), and a second JAC game ST23 (third mode).
The first JAC game ST22 can be shifted from the general game ST21, and the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts is lower than that of the general game ST21. The second JAC game ST23 can be shifted from the general game ST21, and the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts is higher than that of the general game ST21. However, the probability (for example, about 1/2) of shifting from the general game ST21 to the first JAC game ST22 is higher than the probability (for example, about 1/25) of shifting from the general game ST21 to the second JAC game ST23. preferable.
Since the transition probability is set as described above, during the stay of the fall bonus ST2, the player mainly stays in either the general game ST21 or the first JAC game ST22, and the stay period of the second JAC game ST23 is Be limited. Further, since the winning probability or the expected number of payouts is set as described above, the period in which the number of payouts decreases (the general game ST21 or the first JAC game ST22) and the period in which the number of payouts increases (the second JAC game The sharpness of ST23) becomes clear.

The general game ST21 is a game state in which the first special special item (the first JAC game ST22 and the second JAC game ST23) is not operated in the falling bonus ST2.
The first JAC game ST22 is a gaming state in which the first-class special accessory is operating in the falling bonus ST2. In the first JAC game ST22, the stop of the symbol combination (see FIG. 18A) corresponding to the combination flag “JAC1” is set as a start condition, and a predetermined number of winnings (for example, eight times) or a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 Times) is the termination condition.
The second JAC game ST23 is a gaming state in which the first-class special accessory is operating in the falling bonus ST2. In the second JAC game ST23, the stop of the combination of symbols (see FIGS. 18B, 18C and 18D) corresponding to the combination flag "JAC2" is set as a start condition, and a predetermined number of winnings (for example, eight times) are performed. Is the termination condition.

Assuming that the condition for ending the falling bonus ST2 is not satisfied in the middle, the number of difference balls as the first JAC game ST22 alone is reduced by about 30 and the number of difference balls as the second JAC game ST23 alone. Is increased by 104 (a configuration in which 15 medals are obtained by using 2 medals in all games (8 times)). That is, the total number of game media obtained from the start to the end of the second JAC game ST23 is set to be lower than the total number of game media obtained from the start to the end of the big bonus ST11, and from the start of the regular bonus ST12. It is set higher than the total number of game media obtained by the end.
However, even if the termination condition of the first JAC game ST22 or the second JAC game ST23 is not satisfied, if the termination condition of the falling bonus ST2 is satisfied during each stay period, the falling bonus ST2 ends and the first The JAC game ST22 or the second JAC game ST23 also ends.

The participation rate according to the general game ST21 is preferably intermediate between the participation rate according to the first JAC game ST22 and the participation rate according to the second JAC game ST23. Do).
It is preferable that the participation rate of the first JAC game ST22 is less than 1 and lower than the participation rate of the entire falling bonus ST2, for example, about 0.29.
The output rate according to the third mode is preferably more than 1, for example, 7.5.
The falling bonus ST2 in the present embodiment is configured so that the overall output rate is adjusted to less than 1 by combining them, and the number of difference balls is reduced by about 600 on average.

In the replay time ST3, the operation probability of the replay is higher than during the stay of the general game ST21, which is a game state corresponding to a so-called replay time.
The rate of the replay time ST3 (third game state) may be set lower than the rate of the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 and higher than the rate of the fall bonus ST2. It may exceed or fall below one.
The output rate according to the replay time ST3 in the present embodiment is set to be approximately 1 (slightly different depending on the game setting value), and is set to be not much different from the output rate according to the general game ST21. More specifically, the general game ST21 and the replay time ST3 are set so that the winning probability of the winning combination of the winning flag of the winning combination and the winning probability of the replaying game which is not overlapped with the bonus combination are the same. In addition, the replay time ST3 is preferentially provided for the operation probability of the replay by the winning probability related to the replay in which the bonus combination is won. Since there is only such a small difference between the general game ST21 and the replay time ST3, the participation rate related to the replay time ST3 is slightly higher than the participation rate related to the general game ST21. In addition, overlapping winning of the bonus combination and another combination flag will be described later.

The combination flags “BB1” and “BB2” related to the big bonus ST11 and the combination flag “RB” related to the regular bonus ST12 can all be won in the replay time ST3, but cannot be won in the fall bonus ST2. That is, the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 can shift from the replay time ST3, but do not shift from the falling bonus ST2.
When the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12 ends, the game state control unit 110 is configured to shift from the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12 to the replay time ST3. That is, it is possible to alternately repeat the first gaming state (the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12) and the third gaming state (the replay time ST3) (so-called consecutive winning).

The combination flag “fall bonus” related to the fall bonus ST2 can be won in the replay time ST3, but cannot be won in the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12. That is, the falling bonus ST2 can be shifted from the replay time ST3, but does not shift from the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12.
When the falling bonus ST2 ends, the game state control unit 110 is configured to shift from the falling bonus ST2 to the replay time ST3. That is, the second game state (fall bonus ST2) and the third game state (replay time ST3) can be alternately repeated.

The transition relationship between the game states shown in FIG. 9 can be paraphrased as follows.
The internal lottery unit 120 does not win the combination flag “fall bonus” (second bonus combination) in the lottery in the first game state, and the combination flags “BB1,” “BB2,” “RB” ( The first bonus role) will not be won. That is, the first game state and the second game state cannot be shifted from one to the other.
Alternatively, when the first game state ends or when the second game state ends, the state shifts to the third game state. That is, the third gaming state is a gaming state in which a transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state or a transition in the opposite direction is relayed.

When a start operation is received by the start lever 26, the internal lottery unit 120 determines which of a plurality of combination flags is to be won or not to be won (whether the combination flag is to be lost). I do. More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number and refers to a lottery table stored in the ROM 103 in advance to determine which combination flag the acquired random number corresponds to. The lottery table referred to by the internal lottery unit 120 may change according to the game state managed by the game state control unit 110.
The flag setting unit 130 sets the winning flags selected by the internal lottery unit 120. Here, setting the combination flag means that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the combination flag drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 can be stopped and displayed on the activated line as a result of the design change game.
Here, the combination flag is a condition device related to at least one of a winning, a replay, a combination, and a combination continuous operation device. A plurality of winning flags may be won during a single game, and this case is referred to as a double winning in the following description.

The rotation control unit 140 starts the plurality of reels 65 with the start operation of the start lever 26 as a trigger, stops and displays the symbol change area each time the stop button 27 is stopped, and stops and displays all the symbol change areas. A symbol variation game (game) in which a result is obtained by a combination of symbols represented at times is executed.
In addition, the rotation control unit 140 stops the reel after the stop button 27 (stop button sensor 43a) receives the stop operation of the reel until the corresponding reel rotates a predetermined number of frames (up to four frames). Let it.
Further, when a specific condition is satisfied, the rotation control unit 140 may be able to execute a freeze effect of delaying the progress of the symbol change game.

The rotation control section 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by driving the reel motor 68. More specifically, the rotation control unit 140 outputs a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 so as to rotate each reel 65 at a predetermined speed during the execution period of the symbol variation display. The reel motor 68 is a stepping motor, and the rotation control unit 140 controls the output of the pulse signal so that the rotation direction of the reel 65 is changed, or the rotation speed of the reel 65 is changed. At least one of them can be variably controlled in the middle of the specific effect. Here, the fluctuation speed is the rotation speed of the reel 65, and the fluctuation direction is the rotation direction of the reel 65. Setting the fluctuation speed of the reel 65 to zero has the same meaning as stopping the reel 65.
The rotation angle of the reel 65 (the amount of fluctuation in the symbol fluctuation area) increases in proportion to the length of the pulse signal output by the rotation control unit 140. Further, the rotation speed of the reel 65 increases in proportion to the frequency of the pulse signal output by the rotation control unit 140.

  The display symbol determination unit 150 determines whether the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line (the line L2 in the present embodiment) in the symbol variation game corresponds to any combination flag.

Combinations of combination flags selected by the internal lottery unit 120 and symbols corresponding to each combination flag will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a view showing winning combination flags that can be won in each gaming state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the winning combinations that can be won. FIG. 12 to FIG. 19 are examples of symbol combinations stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64.
The left column of FIG. 10 lists the names of the respective combination flags drawn by the internal lottery unit 120, and the upper row of FIG. 10 lists the names of the respective game states managed by the game state control unit 110. I have. In FIG. 10, if the winning flag is a winning flag in the gaming state described in the upper row, “○” is written in a corresponding column, and if the winning flag is a winning flag that cannot be won, “−” is written in a corresponding column. ing.
The left column of FIG. 11 lists the names of the winning flags related to the winning or the replay, and the upper part of FIG. 11 lists the names of the winning flags related to the accessory or the continuous actuating device. In FIG. 11, when the winning flag described in the upper row and the winning flag described in the left column can be repeatedly won, "○" is written in a corresponding column, and when the winning cannot be repeated, the corresponding flag is indicated. "-" Is written in the column. In the description of FIG. 11, the role flag that can be repeatedly won with “losing” means that it is a role flag that can be independently won, and the role flag that cannot be repeatedly won with “losing” is a single winning. It means that it is impossible (you can win only by duplicate winning).

The winning flags that can be won in the replay time ST3 (abbreviated as RT in FIG. 10) are "BB1,""BB2,""RB,""fallbonus,""losing,""replay,""middlebell,""downwardbell," and "right. There are 17 types: rising bell, upper bell, all bells, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, first chance, and second chance.
In the big bonus ST11 (abbreviated as BIG in FIG. 10), there are three types of winning flags that can be won: “losing”, “weak watermelon”, and “common nine-piece winning”.
In the regular bonus ST12 (abbreviated as REG in FIG. 10), only one type of winning combination flag “RB middle winning” can be won.
The role flags that can be won in the general game ST21 are “losing”, “replay”, “middle bell”, “downward bell”, “upward bell”, “upper bell”, “all bells”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, and “weak cherry”. 15 "," Cherry Cherry "," First Chance "," Second Chance "," JAC1 "and" JAC2 ".
In the first JAC game ST22, there are three types of winning flags that can be won: "losing", "9 common winning combinations", and "1 common winning combination".
In the second JAC game ST23, the only winning combination flag that can be won is one of "Common 15 winning combinations".

The role flags “BB1” and “BB2” that can be won in the replay time ST3 are “losing”, “replay”, “all bells”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “first chance”, “ With the "second chance eyes", double winning is possible.
The winning combination flag “RB” in the replay time ST3 can be repeatedly won along with “losing”, “replay”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry” and “first chance”. .
In other words, in the lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 in the replay time ST3, in at least a part of the case where the combination flag "BB1", "BB2", "RB" (first bonus combination) is won, the combination flag "Replay" is also won. It has a configuration.

The winning combination flag "fall bonus" that can be won in the replay time ST3 can be overlapped with "replay", and there is no overlapping winning with other combination flags. In other words, the lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 in the replay time ST3 is configured such that when the combination flag “fall bonus” (second bonus combination) is won, the combination flag “replay” is also repeatedly won.
This is because, even if the role flag “fall bonus” and “replay” are duplicated and won in a game that generates a “fall suggestion effect” to be described later, a symbol combination corresponding to the role flag “replay” is displayed in the reel frame in the game. This is because the reel 65 is controlled so as to be stopped preferentially within 64, and the transition to the falling bonus ST2 is carried over to the next game (linking to a “last chance effect” described later).

The winning flag "JAC1" that can be won in the general game ST21 is configured so that only "losing" can be repeatedly won, that is, only single winning can be achieved.
The winning combination flag “JAC2” that can be won in the general game ST21 can be repeatedly won along with “losing” and “replay”.

  FIG. 12 shows a combination of symbols related to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (the big bonus ST11, the regular bonus ST12, and the falling bonus ST2). When the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that the continuous operation of the accessory is determined, the game state is shifted to the corresponding gaming state as the privilege.

FIG. 12A shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “BB1”.
When the combination flag “BB1” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 symbols in red, 7 symbols in red, and 7 symbols in red” are aligned in the middle (line L2) of the reel frame 64. When the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 12A is stopped in the reel frame 64, “7 red symbols, 7 red symbols, and 7 red symbols” aligned on the activated line indicate the result of the symbol change game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the big bonus ST11 based on the symbol combination.

FIG. 12B shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “BB2”.
When the combination flag “BB2” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 red symbols, 7 red symbols, and 7 red symbols” are aligned on the lower right (line L4) in the reel frame 64. When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12B is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "first watermelon symbol / red seven symbol / blank symbol" aligned on the activated line indicates the result of the symbol changing game. This is a combination of symbols, and the display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the big bonus ST11 based on the combination of symbols.

FIG. 12C shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “RB”.
When the combination flag “RB” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 red symbols, 7 red symbols, and bar symbols” are aligned in the reel frame 64 at the lower right (line L 4). When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12C is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "first watermelon symbol / red 7 symbol / red 7 symbol" aligned on the activated line indicates the result of the symbol variation game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the regular bonus ST12 based on the combination of the symbols shown.

FIG. 12D shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “fall bonus”.
When the combination flag “fall bonus” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 red symbols / 7 red symbols / blank symbols” are aligned on the lower right (line L <b> 4) in the reel frame 64. When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 12D is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "first watermelon symbol / red seven symbol / first bell symbol" aligned on the activated line is the result of the symbol variation game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the falling bonus ST2 based on the symbol combination.

  FIG. 13 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to the operation of the replay. If the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that a replay operation is to be performed, the next game is treated as a replay as a bonus.

FIGS. 13A to 13D show examples of combinations of symbols corresponding to the role flag “Replay”.
When the combination flag “replay” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “replay symbols / replay symbols / replay symbols” are arranged in the middle section (line L <b> 2) of the reel frame 64. More specifically, in the middle of the reel frame 64, “first replay symbol / first replay symbol / first replay symbol” (see FIG. 13A), “first replay symbol / second replay symbol / first replay symbol” Replay symbol "(see FIG. 13B)," second replay symbol / first replay symbol / first replay symbol "(see FIG. 13C)," second replay symbol / second replay symbol / first " Replay symbols "(see FIG. 13D).
When the combination of the symbols shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “replay symbol / replay symbol / replay symbol” aligned on the activated line indicates the result of the symbol variation game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the replay based on the symbol combination.

  FIG. 14 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell winning. When the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that a bell has been won, nine medals are awarded as a bonus.

FIG. 14A shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “middle bell”.
When the combination flag “middle bell” is set by the flag setting section 130, for example, “bell symbols / bell symbols / bell symbols” are aligned in the middle (line L <b> 2) of the reel frame 64. FIG. 14A shows an example in which “first bell symbol / first bell symbol / first bell symbol” are arranged. Can be replaced with the second bell symbol.
Further, when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 14A is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "bell symbol / bell symbol / bell symbol" aligned on the activated line is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game. Based on this combination of symbols, the display symbol determination unit 150 determines a bell prize.

FIG. 14B shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “lower right bell”.
When the combination flag “lower right bell” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “bell symbols / bell symbols / bell symbols” are aligned in the reel frame 64 at the lower right (line L4). Although FIG. 14B illustrates an example in which “first bell symbol / first bell symbol / first bell symbol” are arranged, the first bell symbol stopped on any of the reel 65L, the reel 65C, and the reel 65R. Can be replaced with the second bell symbol.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 14B is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “replay symbol / bell symbol / replay symbol” aligned on the activated line is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game. Based on this combination of symbols, the display symbol determination unit 150 determines a bell winning.

FIG. 14C shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “upward bell”.
When the combination flag “upward bell” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “bell design / bell design / bell design” is aligned in the reel frame 64 in the upward direction (line L <b> 5). FIG. 14C shows an example in which “first bell symbol / first bell symbol / first bell symbol” is arranged, but the first bell symbol stopped on any of the reel 65L, the reel 65C, and the reel 65R. Can be replaced with the second bell symbol.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 14C is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “watermelon symbol / bell symbol / blank symbol” aligned on the activated line is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game. Based on this combination of symbols, the display symbol determination unit 150 determines a bell winning.

FIG. 14D shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “upper bell”.
When the combination flag “upper bell” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “bell symbols / bell symbols / bell symbols” are aligned in the upper row (line L <b> 1) of the reel frame 64. Although FIG. 14D shows an example in which “first bell symbol / first bell symbol / first bell symbol” are arranged, the first bell symbol stopped on any of the reel 65L, the reel 65C, and the reel 65R. Can be replaced with the second bell symbol.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 14D is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “replay symbol / replay symbol / blank symbol” aligned on the activated line is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game. Based on this combination of symbols, the display symbol determination unit 150 determines a bell winning.

The combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “all bells” is all of the above-described FIGS. 14A to 14D. That is, when the combination flag “all bells” is set by the flag setting unit 130, the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of “middle bell”, “lower right bell”, “right upper bell”, and “upper bell” is also the reel frame 64. Can stop in.
When the combination of symbols shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is stopped in the reel frame 64 based on the setting of the combination flag “all bells”, the combination is displayed based on the combination of symbols aligned on the activated line. The symbol determination unit 150 determines the winning of the bell.
Note that, as shown in FIG. 11, the role flag “all bells” is different from the role flags related to other bell prizes in that the role flags “BB1” and “BB2” can be elected and overlapped. It can be rephrased as a role flag.

  FIG. 15 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winning. When the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that a watermelon has been won, four medals are awarded as a bonus.

An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “weak watermelon” is shown in FIG. 15 (a) or (b).
When the combination flag “weak watermelon” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “watermelon design / watermelon design / watermelon design” are aligned in the reel frame 64 at the lower right (line L <b> 4) (see FIG. 15A). ) Or “watermelon design / watermelon design / bar design” (see FIG. 15B). FIGS. 15A and 15B show an example in which “second watermelon design / second watermelon design / second watermelon design” and “second watermelon design / second watermelon design / bar design” are provided. However, the second watermelon symbol stopped on either the reel 65 or the reel 65C can be replaced with the first watermelon symbol.
When the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 15A or 15B is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "bell symbol / watermelon symbol / cherry symbol" or "bell symbol / watermelon symbol" aligned on the activated line. “7 red symbols” is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game, and the display symbol determination unit 150 determines watermelon winning based on this symbol combination.

An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “strong watermelon” is shown in FIG. 15 (c) or (d).
When the combination flag “strong watermelon” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “watermelon design / watermelon design / watermelon design” are aligned in the upper row (line L <b> 1) of the reel frame 64 (see FIG. 15C). Alternatively, "watermelon design / watermelon design / bar design" are prepared (see FIG. 15D). FIGS. 15C and 15D show an example in which “second watermelon pattern / second watermelon pattern / second watermelon pattern” and “second watermelon pattern / second watermelon pattern / bar pattern” are provided. However, the second watermelon symbol stopped on either the reel 65 or the reel 65C can be replaced with the first watermelon symbol.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 15 (c) or (d) is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "bell symbol / bar symbol / replay symbol" aligned on the activated line indicates the result of the symbol variation game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines winning of a watermelon based on the combination of the symbols.
Note that the probability that the role flag “strong watermelon” will be won in combination with the role flags “BB1”, “BB2” and “RB” in the replay time ST3 is higher than that of the role flag “weak watermelon”. "Can be rephrased as an advantageous combination flag.

Regardless of whether the combination flag “weak watermelon” or the combination flag “strong watermelon” is set by the flag setting unit 130, the middle of the reel 65 </ b> C is required for the display symbol determination unit 150 to determine the winning of the watermelon. Alternatively, it is indispensable that the watermelon symbol is stopped in the upper row, but depending on the timing of pressing the stop button 27C (for example, the stop button 27C is displayed at the timing when CZ09 to CZ11 are displayed in the middle row of the reel frame 64). When the button is pressed), the watermelon symbol cannot be drawn into the corresponding portion, so that the winning of the watermelon is avoided.
In other words, the combination flag “weak watermelon” and the combination flag “strong watermelon” in the present embodiment are combination flags that may be missed.

  FIG. 16 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning of the cherry. If the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that a cherry is won, two medals are awarded as a bonus.

An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “weak cherry” is shown in FIG.
When the combination flag “weak cherry” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “cherry symbol / cherry symbol / bell symbol” are aligned in the reel frame 64 at the upper right (line L <b> 5) (FIG. 16A and FIG. (B)). 16A and 16B show an example in which the cherry symbol stops on the reel 65C, the cherry symbol can be replaced with a bar symbol or a second bell symbol.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 16 (a) or (b) is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "bar symbol / cherry symbol / cherry symbol" or "bar symbol / cherry symbol" aligned on the activated line. "Blank symbol" is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol change game, and the display symbol determination unit 150 determines the winning of the cherry tree based on the symbol combination.

An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “strong cherry” is shown in FIG. 16 (c) or (d).
When the combination flag “strong cherry” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “cherry symbol / cherry symbol / cherry symbol” are aligned in the reel frame 64 at the upper right (line L <b> 5) (see FIG. 16C). ) Or “Cherry symbol / Cherry symbol / Blank symbol” (see FIG. 16C). 16C and 16D illustrate an example in which the cherry symbol stops on the reel 65C, but the cherry symbol can be replaced with a red seven symbol, a bar symbol, or a second bell symbol.
When the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 16 (c) or (d) is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "bar symbol / cherry symbol / watermelon symbol" or the "bar symbol / cherry symbol" aligned on the activated line. “7 red symbols” is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game, and the display symbol determination unit 150 determines the winning of the cherry tree based on this symbol combination.
In the replay time ST3, the probability that the winning combination of the role flag “strong cherry” and the role flag “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB” will be higher than that of the role flag “weak cherry” is set. "Can be rephrased as an advantageous combination flag.

Regardless of whether the combination flag “weak cherry” or the combination flag “strong cherry” is set by the flag setting unit 130, the middle of the reel 65 </ b> L is required for the display symbol determination unit 150 to determine the winning of the cherry. It is indispensable that the bar symbol is stopped, but depending on the timing at which the stop button 27L is pressed (for example, the stop button 27L is pressed at the timing when LZ04 to LZ19 are displayed in the middle of the reel frame 64). In the case), the cherry symbol cannot be drawn into the corresponding place, so that the winning of the cherry is avoided.
That is, the combination flag “weak cherry” and the combination flag “strong cherry” in the present embodiment are combination flags that may be missed.

  FIG. 17 shows combinations of symbols corresponding to winning of the chance combination. When the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that the winning of the chance combination has been won, one medal is given as a privilege.

FIG. 17A shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “first chance”.
When the combination flag “first chance” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “second bell symbol / bar symbol / blank symbol” is aligned in the middle of the reel frame 64 (line L <b> 2). In this case, the "watermelon design / watermelon design / bell design" is stopped at the upper stage (line L1) of the reel frame 64, and at first glance, it looks like a missing watermelon winning eye.
When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 17A is stopped in the reel frame 64, the "second bell symbol / bar symbol / blank symbol" aligned on the activated line indicates the symbol variation game result. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines winning of the chance combination based on the symbol combination.

FIG. 17B shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “second chance”.
When the combination flag “second chance” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “second replay symbols, seven red symbols, and blank symbols” are aligned in the middle row (line L2) of the reel frame 64. In this case, seven red symbols are stopped at the lower part of the reel 65L, the middle part of the reel 65C, and the lower part of the reel 65R. Such an arrangement is also referred to as a small mountain-shaped arrangement of seven red symbols, and has conventionally been widely used as a reach eye by players widely, and can enhance the game entertainment. Note that the same arrangement in the present embodiment is a combination of symbols corresponding to a chance combination that can be won with combination of the combination flags “BB1”, “BB2”, and “RB”, but is not a reach eye.
When the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 17A is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “second replay symbol, seven red symbols, and the blank symbol” aligned on the activated line indicate the result of the symbol variation game. This is a combination of symbols, and the display symbol determination unit 150 determines winning of the chance combination based on the combination of symbols.

  FIG. 18 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to a prize (hereinafter, referred to as a prize during RT) which is established only during the stay period of the regular bonus ST12. When the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that the winning during the RT is performed, nine medals are awarded as the privilege.

An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “RT middle role” is shown in each of FIGS.
When the combination flag “RT middle combination” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “cherry symbol / replay symbol / bell symbol” (see FIG. 18A), "Blank symbol / bar symbol / replay symbol" (see FIG. 18 (b)) and "blank symbol / watermelon symbol / cherry symbol" (see FIG. 18 (c)). It should be noted that the combination of symbols corresponding to the “RT middle role” is not limited to the above example as long as it is a combination that does not cause missing.
When the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 18 is stopped in the reel frame 64, "cherry symbol / replay symbol / bell symbol", "blank symbol / bar symbol / replay symbol", or "blank symbol" aligned on the activated line. "Symbol / watermelon symbol / cherry symbol" is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game, and the display symbol determining unit 150 determines the winning during RT based on the combination of these symbols.

  FIG. 19 shows a combination of symbols corresponding to the operation of the first-class special accessory (the first JAC game ST22 or the second JAC game ST23). Note that, when the display symbol determining unit 150 determines that the first-class special accessory is activated, the game is shifted to a corresponding gaming state as the privilege.

FIG. 19A shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “JAC1”.
When the combination flag “JAC1” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “replay symbols / bell symbols / bell symbols” are arranged in the middle section (line L2) of the reel frame 64. When the symbol combination shown in FIG. 19A is stopped in the reel frame 64, the “replay symbol / bell symbol / bell symbol” aligned on the activated line is a symbol combination indicating the result of the symbol variation game. The display symbol determination unit 150 determines the operation of the first JAC game ST22 based on the symbol combination.

One example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “JAC2” is shown in each of FIGS.
When the combination flag “JAC2” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “replay symbols / replay symbols / replay symbols” are aligned on the upper row (line L1) of the reel frame 64, and a small mountain shape of a cherry symbol is formed. (See FIG. 19B).
Alternatively, when the combination flag “JAC2” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 red symbols, 7 red symbols, cherry symbols” are aligned in the middle stage (line L2) of the reel frame 64 (FIG. 19C). reference).
Alternatively, when the combination flag “JAC2” is set by the flag setting unit 130, for example, “7 red symbols, 2nd replay symbols, and bell symbols” are aligned in the middle row (line L2) of the reel frame 64 (FIG. 19D )reference). In this case, the replay symbols are stopped at the upper stage of the reel 65L, the middle stage of the reel 65C, and the upper stage of the reel 65R. Such an arrangement is also referred to as a small V-shaped arrangement of replay symbols.
When the combination of the symbols shown in FIGS. 19B to 19D is stopped in the reel frame 64, "bar symbol / cherry symbol / bell symbol" and "red 7 symbol / red symbol" which are aligned on the activated line. "7 symbols / cherry symbol" or "red 7 symbols / second replay symbol / bell symbol" is a combination of symbols indicating the result of the symbol change game, and the display symbol determination section 150 determines the second symbol based on the combination of these symbols. The operation of the JAC game ST23 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 19 (b), a part of a combination of specific symbols that triggers the game state control unit 110 to shift from the general game ST21 to the second JAC game ST23 is a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning of cherry. A part of (see FIGS. 16A to 16D), specifically, a symbol that stops on the reel 65L and a symbol that stops on the reel 65C are common. In other words, when winning the combination flag “weak cherry” and “strong cherry”, the rotation control unit 140 stops the combination of the symbols that are partially common to the specific combination of symbols on the activated line. , A plurality of reels 65 are controlled.
Here, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line by stopping the plurality of reels 65R when the second JAC game ST23 is won.
As described above, in the replay time ST3, the lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 means that the role flags “weak cherry” and “strong cherry” (specific role) are also set at least in part when the first bonus role is won. It is configured to win multiple matches.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give an illusion to the player as if the winning of the cherry (establishment of the role flag “JAC2”) is a start trigger of the second JAC game ST23 in which the output rate exceeds 1. Along with the start timing of the first gaming state (the role flag “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB”) where the participation rate also exceeds 1 and the presence of the role flags “weak cherry” and “strong cherry” that can be duplicated, A special feeling for the cherry symbol can be given to the player, which can lead to an improvement in the entertainment interest of the game.

  In the case where the winning of the role flag "losing" has been won and the role flag relating to the role-casing or the role-casing continuous operation device has not been set, the reel frame 64 includes any of the above-described FIGS. Unsuitable symbol combinations are stopped. In this case, the display symbol determination unit 150 determines the non-winning based on the fact that the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line does not correspond to any of the above.

  A specific example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the role flags “common nine role”, “common one role”, and “common 15 role” is omitted from the drawing. The combinations of the symbols corresponding to these may be common to any of the above illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 19 or may be different.

The specific examples of the combination of each combination flag and the symbol corresponding thereto have been described above. However, the combination of the symbols different from the example given here is stopped in the reel frame 64 (effective line). The rotation control unit 140 may control the plurality of reels 65.
Alternatively, the rotation control unit 140 rotates the symbol combination corresponding to one combination flag so that the combination stops in the reel frame 64 (effective line) when another combination flag is set. The control unit 140 may control the plurality of reels 65. For example, the combination flags “strong watermelon” and “strong cherry” (special combination) that can be won in the lottery of the internal lottery unit 120 in the general game ST21 are configured so as not to be overlapped with the first bonus combination as described above. In the lottery of the internal lottery unit 120 in the replay time ST3, at least a part of the case of winning the first bonus combination may be repeatedly won. In order to clarify this difference, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether the combination flag “strong watermelon” or “strong cherry” has been won in the replay time ST3 or whether the combination flag has been won in the general game ST21. A plurality of reels 65 may be controlled so that a combination of different symbols is stopped on the activated line. Specifically, when the combination flag is won in the general game ST21, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the combination flags “weak watermelon” and “weak cherry” (FIGS. 17A and 17B or FIG. a) and (b)), the rotation control unit 140 may be stopped at the active line.

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

The external output unit 170 outputs a control signal to the outside. Here, the external output refers to outputting information (control signal) processed inside the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer) provided separately from the gaming machine 10.
The external output section 170 externally outputs a control signal resulting from the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 (first gaming state). Since the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 in the present embodiment are in an advantageous gaming state in which the outgoing rate exceeding 1 is set and the number of difference balls is increased, the entertainment interest can be enhanced by positively informing outside. Because.
The external output unit 170 does not externally output a control signal caused by the falling bonus ST2 (second gaming state). The falling bonus ST2 in the present embodiment is an advantageous gaming state in which an exit rate below 1 is set and the number of difference balls increases, and a disadvantageous gaming state in which neither the big bonus ST11 nor the regular bonus ST12 is won. Therefore, if the external notification is made, there is a possibility that the entertainment interest of the game may be reduced.
The external output unit 170 does not externally output a control signal resulting from the replay time ST3 (third game state). The replay time ST3 according to the present embodiment is set to an intermediate rate of the above-mentioned gaming states, and is a gaming state that can shift to any gaming state. This is because there is no advantage, and it is rather desirable not to provide external notification in order to emphasize the notification effect of the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12.

Note that the control signal externally notified from the external output unit 170 is not limited to the signal resulting from the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12, but may be the signal resulting from the error notification or the front door 20 being opened (door open). May be included.
These control signals may be externally output by an interrupt process when an error or door opening that is predetermined to be externally output occurs.

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

In addition, the sub supervision unit 210 responds to the detection signals input from the various sensors 40b (the push button sensor 45c, the cross key button sensor 46a, and the determination button sensor 46b) to produce the effect display unit 220, the sound output unit 230, or the LED light emission. The unit 240 can be controlled.
More specifically, when a detection signal from various sensors 40b is input during execution of a part of an effect or during display of a menu screen, the sub-control unit 210 acts on the effect display unit 220 to affect the effect display area 62. The display is changed, the sound output unit 230 is operated to output a sound effect from the speaker 49, and the LED light emitting unit 240 is operated to emit the decorative LED 36 mounted on the decorative LED board 41 in a special light emitting pattern. it can.

The sub supervision unit 210 includes a counting unit 211 that counts a count value. Here, the count value is the number of winnings from the start of the falling bonus ST2 to the end thereof when the ending condition related to the falling bonus ST2 is the specified number of winnings, and the ending condition related to the falling bonus ST2 is paid out. Is the payout number from the start of the falling bonus ST2 to the end thereof.
The sub supervising unit 210 satisfies a predetermined condition based on a relationship between the prescribed number of winnings or the prescribed number of payouts given as an end condition related to the falling bonus ST2 and the count value counted by the counting unit 211. In this case, a delay effect or a silent effect (specific effect) to be described later is executed during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2.
However, during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2, it is preferable that the count value counted by the counting unit 211 and the numerical value calculated from the count value are kept secret (not notified) from the player. Here, the “count value and a numerical value calculated from the count value” are the count value itself counted by the counting unit 211 or a numerical value that can be calculated from the count value. For example, when the end condition of the falling bonus ST2 is set to the specified number of payouts, “specified number of payouts−count value” is calculated, and when “XX remaining until bonus end” is displayed, “ “XX” corresponds to “a numerical value calculated from the count value”.
The specific mode of the delay effect in the present embodiment will be described later.

<About the main flow related to game progress>
Next, a main flow relating to a game progress in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. However, since the constituent elements shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 7, and 8 described above are also referred to, they should be appropriately referred to.

FIG. 20 to FIG. 22 are flowcharts showing a main flow relating to a game progress in the present embodiment.
The main board 100 executes the symbol variation game once while performing the series of processes from step S102 to step S146 shown in FIGS. Can be executed repeatedly.
Each of the processes illustrated in FIGS. 20 to 22 is a specific example, and processes other than the processes described here may be executed by the main substrate 100. In addition, at least a part of the series of processes illustrated in FIGS. 20 to 22 may not necessarily be performed by the main board 100.

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

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

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

Subsequently, the game state control unit 110 executes a reel rotation start check, which is a process for checking whether or not a condition for accepting a start operation on the start lever 26, that is, a startable condition of the symbol changing game is satisfied. (Step S110).
The startable condition of the symbol change game checked in the reel rotation start check according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following items.
(I) The number (specified number) of medals required to start the symbol variation game has already been won.
(Ii) None of the stop buttons 27 is operated.
(Iii) The start lever sensor 44 is working normally.

When it is confirmed by the check in step S110 that the startable condition of the symbol change game is satisfied, the game state control unit 110 waits for the detection by the start lever sensor 44 with the game start display LED 25e turned on. (No in step S112).
Note that, during the standby of the detection by the start lever sensor 44, the gaming state control unit 110 repeatedly performs the processing from step S106 to step S110 described above.

  Subsequently, when the operation of the start lever 26 is detected by the start lever sensor 44 (YES in step S112), the internal lottery unit 120 executes an internal lottery using a lottery table related to the combination flag (step S114), and wins. In the case of a winning combination flag or a non-winning combination, the flag setting unit 130 sets the combination flag "losing" (step S116).

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether or not the above-mentioned wait time has elapsed, and waits until the wait time has elapsed (NO in step S118).
When the wait time has elapsed (YES in step S118), the rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) by driving the reel motor 68. (Step S120). At the timing of processing step S120, if the above-mentioned wait time has not elapsed, the rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 after the wait time has elapsed.

In addition, during the rotation of the reel 65, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether the value of the passing symbol number detected by the reel sensor 66 (the reel sensor 66L, the reel sensor 66C, and the reel sensor 66R) is normal. A reel rotation error check, which is a process of monitoring whether an error has occurred, is executed (step S122).
In step S122, when it is determined that the value of the detected symbol number during passage is abnormal for any of the plurality of reels 65 (YES in step S124), the rotation control unit 140 determines that the rotation is abnormal. The processing of step S120 is performed again on the reel 65 thus completed. This process is also called a reel restart.
Also, in step S124, when it is determined that the value of the detected passing symbol number is normal for any of the plurality of reels 65 (NO in step S124), the reels are not restarted, Move to the next process.

Further, the rotation control unit 140 monitors whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached the predetermined speed, and while the rotation speed has not reached the predetermined speed (NO in step S126), the above-described steps are performed. The processes of S122 and S124 are repeated.
Then, after the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached the predetermined speed (YES in step S126), the rotation control unit 140 checks whether there is a request to stop the rotation of the reels 65 (stop request). Then, a reel stop acceptance check is performed (step S128).
In the reel stop acceptance check according to the present embodiment, when the stop button sensor 43a detects the operation of the stop button 27 (the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, the stop button 27R), the reel 65 corresponding to the operated stop button 27. At least includes a process in which the game state control unit 110 outputs a stop request to the rotation control unit 140 and the rotation control unit 140 receives the request.

When the rotation control unit 140 receives the stop request in step S128 (YES in step S130), the rotation control unit 140 determines the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64 as a result of the symbol change game. The symbol combination control, which is a process for determining, is executed (step S132).
If the rotation control unit 140 has not received the stop request in step S128 (NO in step S130), the process proceeds to the next process without performing the symbol combination control.

The symbol combination control according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following processing.
(I) The symbol number of the symbol passing through the reference position at the time of receiving the stop request is stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as the symbol number at the time of receiving the stop.
(Ii) The rotation control unit 140, based on the combination flag set in step S116 and the symbol number at the time of stop reception stored in the process (i), the symbol indicated by the symbol number at the time of stop reception or the symbol. Any of the symbols within the range of four frames in the rotation direction from is determined as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position.
(Iii) The rotation control unit 140 stops the symbol determined in (ii) at the reference position.

Subsequently, the game state control unit 110 executes a stop display time output process that is a process of outputting a command including an effect request accompanying the stop of the reel 65 to the sub general control unit 210 via the command generating unit 160 (step). S134).
Note that the command output in step S134 does not need to be executed each time the process is performed, and it suffices to execute the command output when the gaming state control unit 110 determines that an effect is to be executed.

If all the reels 65 have not stopped at the point of time when the output processing at the time of stop display has been completed (NO in step S136), the processing shifts to step S122 again, and the processing from step S122 to step S134 is repeated.
When all the reels 65 have stopped at the point of time when the output processing at the time of stop display has been completed (YES in step S136), the display symbol determination unit 150 performs determination processing (step S138).

In step S138, when the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that a prize is won, the prize is established, and a predetermined number of medals are given as a privilege corresponding to the prize (step S140).
The medals awarded in step S140 are stored in principle as the number of credits. However, if the number of credits has reached the upper limit, the gaming state control unit 110 controls a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 to generate medals corresponding to the number exceeding the number of credits. Then, the player is paid out from the medal storage 93 to the medal discharge port 35.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 outputs a command including a request relating to an effect associated with the stoppage of all the reels 65, that is, a request relating to an effect performed during the interval between the current symbol variation game and the next symbol variation game. Then, an all reels stop display output process, which is a process of outputting to the sub supervisor 210 via the command generator 160, is executed (step S142).
The effect requested in step S142 includes, for example, a bonus start effect that is executed when the game shifts to the bonus game with the stop display of the bonus symbol.
Note that the command output in step S142 does not need to be executed each time the process is performed, and it suffices to execute the command output when the gaming state control unit 110 determines that the effect is to be executed.

Subsequently, the gaming state control unit 110 executes an overflow check, which is a process for checking a storage box error sensor (not shown) provided in the medal storage box 93 or the medal auxiliary storage box 95 (step S144).
In step S144, when it is confirmed that the storage error sensor has detected an abnormality, the gaming state control unit 110 sends a command including a request for error display to the sub general unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. Output. In addition, the sub supervision unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220 to display an error display on the effect display device 63, and controls the audio output unit 230 to output an error sound from the speaker 49.

Subsequently, the game state control unit 110 executes a game end check, which is a process relating to the end of the symbol variation game (step S146), and a series of processes ends.
Check targets in the game end check according to the present embodiment include, for example, the following items.
(I) Terminating the operation of the replay.
(Ii) end the bonus game.

<About the production screen in each game state>
Subsequently, the effect screen displayed in the effect display area 62 in each game state will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 23 is a specific example of the effect screen (effect screen D1) displayed during the stay period of the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22.
As described above, the regular game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22 are periods in which the stay is easier than in the second JAC game ST23, and the period in which the number of balls is reduced. In the present embodiment, the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22 are periods during which the stay is easier than the replay time ST3, and are the periods during which the entire game is most likely to stay. That is, the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22 are positioned as a so-called normal game state, and it is preferable to give a notification to make the player aware of that.
During the stay period of the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the sub supervising unit 210 in the present embodiment basically has two elephants stationary in the background of the daytime (blue sky). By displaying the presenting effect screen D1 in the effect display area 62, it is notified that the game is in a normal game state. In other words, the effect display area 62 for displaying the effect screen D1 in a part of the second game state (fall bonus ST2) (regular game ST21 and first JAC game ST22) is in the normal game state. It functions as a means for executing the normal notification mode for notification. However, in the first game state (the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12) and the third game state (the replay time ST3), the normal notification mode is not executed, that is, the effect screen corresponding to the effect screen D1 is not displayed.
In the present embodiment, the period during which the stay is easy to stay (or the period during which it is difficult to stay) is the expected value of the stay period calculated from the contents of the start condition and the end condition that are predetermined for the game state. Is large (or small).
Here, “the normal notification mode is not executed in the first game state and the third game mode” means that the first game state and the second game mode are the same as the mode (normal notification mode) executed in the second game mode. Three means that the notification according to the game state is not executed, and that the notification according to the first game state and the third game state is executed in a mode different from the mode executed in the second game state Is acceptable.

The timing at which the above-described normal notification mode is executed is not particularly limited, and may be executed during the stay period of the second gaming state, or may be executed when shifting to the second gaming state or before shifting.
Furthermore, the display of the effect display area 62 during the stay period of the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22 does not need to always be the effect screen D1 or a content similar thereto, and an effect that informs that the effect is advantageous in a partial period thereof. A screen (for example, the sky darkens momentarily, an elephant operates, a special effect screen cuts in, and the like) may be displayed.

FIG. 24 is a specific example of an effect screen (effect screen D2) displayed during the stay period of the second JAC game ST23.
As described above, the second JAC game ST23 is a period in which it is more difficult to stay than the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22, and is a period in which the number of payouts increases (proportion exceeding 1). ing. That is, the second JAC game ST23 is positioned as a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state, and it is preferable to make a notification to make the player recognize that fact.
In the present embodiment, during the stay period of the second JAC game ST23, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub supervising unit 210 basically produces an effect screen D2 in which two elephants are stationary on a night (starry sky) background. Is displayed in the effect display area 62 to inform that the game state is more advantageous than when the effect screen D1 is displayed. In other words, the effect display area 62 for displaying the effect screen D2 in a part of the mode (the second JAC game ST23) of the second game state (fall bonus ST2) is a means for notifying that the game state is an advantageous game state. Function.

FIG. 25 is a specific example of the effect screen (effect screen D3) displayed during the stay period of the replay time ST3.
As described above, the replay time ST3 is a period in which it is difficult to stay as compared with the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22, and is a period in which the payout is almost maintained (the payout rate is approximately 1). . That is, the replay time ST3 is positioned as a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state, and it is preferable to make a notification to make the player recognize that fact.
In the present embodiment, during the stay period of the replay time ST3, as shown in FIG. 25, the sub supervision unit 210 produces an effect in which two elephants stand or sit alternately on the background of the evening (sunset) in principle. By displaying the screen D3 in the effect display area 62, the user is notified that the game state is advantageous. In other words, the effect display area 62 for displaying the effect screen D3 in the third game state (replay time ST3) functions as an advantage notification unit that executes an advantage notification mode for notifying that the game state is an advantageous game state. However, in the second gaming state (fall bonus ST2), the advantage notification mode is not executed, that is, the effect screen corresponding to the effect screen D3 is not displayed.
Here, “the advantage notification mode is not executed in the second game state” means that the notification according to the second game state is not executed in the same mode as the mode executed in the third game state (advantage notification mode). This means that it is permissible that the notification corresponding to the second game state is executed in a different mode from the mode executed in the third game state.
Note that the advantageous notification mode executed in the replay time ST3 is a notification mode that reminds the player that it is more advantageous than the normal notification mode in the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22. It is desirable to have a favorable impression.

The timing at which the above-described advantageous notification mode is executed is not particularly limited, and may be executed during the stay period of the third gaming state, or may be executed when shifting to the third gaming state or before shifting.
Further, the display of the effect display area 62 during the stay period of the replay time ST3 does not always need to be the effect screen D3 or a content similar thereto, and another effect screen (for example, when the sky becomes bright for (E.g., the elephant stops, a special effect screen is cut in, etc.) may be displayed.

FIG. 26 is a specific example of an effect screen (effect screen D4) displayed during the stay period of the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12.
As described above, the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 are in a period in which the number of payouts increases (a payout rate exceeding 1). That is, the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 are positioned as a specially-preferred gaming state, and it is preferable that the player be notified to recognize the special feeling.
During the stay period of the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub supervision unit 210 in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. By displaying D4 in the effect display area 62, it is notified that the gaming state is particularly advantageous. In other words, the effect display area 62 for displaying the effect screen D4 in the first game state (the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12) is a special notification means for executing a special notification mode for notifying that the player is in an advantageous game state. Function. However, in the second gaming state (fall bonus ST2), the special notification mode is not executed, that is, the effect screen corresponding to effect screen D4 is not displayed.
Here, “the special notification mode is not executed in the second game state” means that the notification according to the second game state is not executed in the same mode as the mode executed in the first game state (special notification mode). This means that it is permissible that the notification according to the second game state is executed in a mode different from the mode executed in the first game state.
The special notification mode executed in the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 is a notification mode that reminds the player that the special notification mode is more advantageous than the normal notification mode in the general game ST21 and the first JAC game ST22. It is desirable that the player can have a good feeling. The special notification mode executed in the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 is a notification mode that reminds a player that the participation rate exceeds 1, as in the second JAC game ST23. It is preferable that the parts are common (this embodiment is common in that the background is nighttime).

The timing at which the above-described special notification mode is executed is not particularly limited, and may be executed during the stay period of the first gaming state, or may be executed when shifting to or before shifting to the first gaming state.
Further, the display of the effect display area 62 during the stay period of the big bonus ST11 and the regular bonus ST12 does not always need to be the effect screen D3 or a content similar thereto, and another effect screen (for example, when the sky (E.g., brightening, stopping the elephant, cutting in a special effect screen, etc.) may be displayed.

  As described above, in the effect display area 62 according to the present embodiment, an effect screen having a different taste is displayed according to the degree of advantage of the gaming state during stay, so that the player can intuitively see the effect screen by looking at the effect screen. It is possible to recognize the degree of advantage of the game state.

<Falling suggestion and last chance production>
Subsequently, a fall suggestion effect and a last chance effect that can be executed in the replay time ST3 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The fall suggestion effect (second effect) is an effect executed by the sub-control unit 210 in at least a part of the case where the combination flag “fall bonus” (second bonus combination) and the combination flag “replay” are won. Since the combination of symbols corresponding to the role flag “fall bonus” is a start condition of the fall bonus ST2, the fall suggestion effect can be said to be an effect suggesting a transition to the fall bonus ST2 (second game state). . That is, there is an effect of increasing the anxiety of the player that the fall suggestion effect is executed, and the player may fall from the replay time ST3 to the fall bonus ST2 which is a more unfavorable game state.
The drop suggestion effect is also an effect executed by the sub-control unit 210 in at least a part of the case where the combination flag “BB2” or the combination flag “RB” (first bonus combination) and the combination flag “Replay” are won at least partially. is there. The combination of the symbols corresponding to the role flag “BB2” is the start condition of the big bonus ST11 and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the role flag “RB” is the start condition of the regular bonus ST12. It can be said that the effect suggests a transition to the bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12 (first gaming state). In other words, there is also an effect of increasing the player's expectation that the falling suggestion effect may be promoted from the replay time ST3 to the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12, which is a more advantageous gaming state, from the replay time ST3. .

As described above, the falling suggestion effect is an effect that can occur in a game in which the role flag “Replay” and another role flag are overlapped, and a game in which another role flag and the role flag “Replay” are overlapped. In, the rotation control unit 140 controls the reel 65 so as to give priority to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination flag “Replay” (see FIG. 13), so that the privilege realized as a result of the game must be This is the operation of the replay.
In the game executed by the operation of the re-game, that is, the game next to the game in which the falling suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control unit 210 executes the last chance effect.

The last chance effect (first effect) is a reel 65R as a part of a combination of symbols related to a start condition of a game state (big bonus ST11, regular bonus ST12, or falling bonus ST2) in which a transition is suggested by the above-described falling suggesting effect. Is an effect that prompts the user to stop at least one of the blank symbol, the seven red symbols (first symbol), and the first bell symbol (second symbol).
However, it is difficult to visually recognize the blank symbol (arranged in RZ05), the seven red symbols (arranged in RZ04), and the first bell symbol (arranged in RZ01 and RZ06) by visually observing the rotating reel 65R. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the stop of the red 7 symbol and the bar symbol (arranged in RZ04 and RZ05), which are located in the vicinity of these symbols and arranged in a continuous frame, is substantially promoted. Satisfies the above requirements. This is because the red 7 symbol and the bar symbol are relatively large symbols and are in one block, so that even if the reel 65R is rotating, it is easy to see.

It is preferable that the first symbol and the second symbol are arranged within a predetermined number of frames (maximum of four frames) allowed for slip control as a premise for executing the last chance effect. Here, “the first symbol and the second symbol are arranged within four frames” means that when one frame is set as a reference (zero), the other is arranged within four frames. In other words, the upper limit and the lower limit of the frame where one is arranged and the frame where the other is arranged (including both frames) are within 5 frames.
More specifically, when there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to the first symbol or the second symbol as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that all combinations of the first symbol and the second symbol are within a predetermined number of frames. . In addition, all combinations of the first symbol and the second symbol in the present embodiment are the following four types, and any combination satisfies the above requirements.
(B) Blank design placed on RZ05, first bell design placed on RZ01 (b) Red 7 design placed on RZ04, and first bell design placed on RZ01 (c) RZ05 Blank symbol arranged and first bell symbol arranged in RZ06 (2) Red 7 symbol arranged in RZ04 and first bell symbol arranged in RZ06

The flow from the fall suggestion effect to the end of the last chance effect will be specifically described.
First, in a game in which a falling suggestion effect occurs, an effect display area 62 displays an effect screen D3 corresponding to the replay time ST3. Then, each time the reel 65 stops in response to the pressing of the stop button 27, the backlight of the stopped reel 65 (the LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67) is turned off. Turning off the backlight of the reel 65 is referred to as blackout in the following description.
FIG. 27 shows a state in which the first stopped reel 65L is blacked out (see FIG. 27A) and a state in which the second stopped reel 65C is blacked out (FIG. 27 (b)). )), And a state where the third stopped reel 65R is blacked out (see FIG. 27 (c)). In this way, the player recognizes the execution of the falling suggestion effect by blacking out each reel 65.

Subsequently, when the start lever 26 is operated in the next game in which the drop suggestion effect has occurred, an effect screen D5 corresponding to the last chance effect is displayed in the effect display area 62 (see FIG. 28A). The effect screen D5 includes an effect name and a symbol to be aimed in the reel frame 64.
Here, if the player stops the reel 65L and the reel 65C ahead of time and can properly aim at the red 7 symbol in the reel frame 64, the red 7 symbol in the reel frame 64 falls to the right. Stop so that they are aligned (see FIG. 28B). In the present embodiment, in the reel control when the winning flag “BB2”, “RB”, and “fall bonus” are set as the execution condition of the falling suggestion effect and the winning flag “BB2”, “RB” and “fall bonus”, the upper position of the reel 65L is set in any case. This is because the red 7 symbol stops and the red 7 symbol stops in the middle of the reel 65C.

  If the drop suggestion effect and the last chance effect are performed based on the double winning of the role flag “BB2” and the position flag “replay”, the reel frame 64 is displayed in accordance with the display of the last chance effect (effect screen D5). If the red 7 symbol can be properly aimed at, the combination of symbols set as the start condition of the big bonus ST11 stops (see FIG. 29A). In this case, the sub-control unit 210 may cause the effect display area 62 to display an effect screen D <b> 6 having contents for notifying the operation of the big bonus ST <b> 11. Further, the sub supervising unit 210 may output a sound notifying the operation of the big bonus ST11 from the speaker 49 in accordance with the display of the effect screen D6.

  If the drop suggestion effect and the last chance effect are performed based on the double winning of the position flag “RB” and the position flag “replay”, the reel frame 64 is displayed in accordance with the display of the last chance effect (effect screen D5). If the red 7 symbol can be properly aimed at, the combination of symbols set as the start condition of the regular bonus ST12 is stopped (see FIG. 29B). In this case, the sub-control unit 210 may cause the effect display area 62 to display an effect screen D7 having contents for notifying the operation of the regular bonus ST12. Further, the sub supervising unit 210 may output a sound notifying the operation of the regular bonus ST12 from the speaker 49 in accordance with the display of the effect screen D7.

If the drop suggestion effect and the last chance effect are performed based on the double winning of the role flag “fall bonus” and the role flag “replay”, the reel frame 64 is displayed according to the display of the last chance effect (effect screen D5). If the red 7 symbols can be properly aimed at, the combination of the symbols set as the start condition of the falling bonus ST2 is stopped. Note that if the stop operation of the reel 65R is early and the red 7 symbol and the bar symbol (frames of RZ04 and RZ03) are performed at the timing positioned on the frame of the reel frame 64, the seventh symbol arranged on RZ01 is set. The one-bell symbol stops on the line L2 (see FIG. 30A). Alternatively, when the stop operation of the reel 65R is delayed and the red 7 symbol and the bar symbol (frames of RZ04 and RZ03) are performed at the timing of being located within or below the frame of the reel frame 64, the reel 65R is arranged in RZ06. The stopped first bell symbol stops on the line L2 (see FIG. 30B).
In this case, the sub-control unit 210 may cause the effect display area 62 to display an effect screen D <b> 8 having a content notifying that the replay time ST <b> 3 has ended. In addition, the sub supervising unit 210 may output a sound notifying the end of the replay time ST3 from the speaker 49 in accordance with the display of the effect screen D6.

In addition, it is not always necessary to execute the last chance effect in the next game of the game in which the falling suggestion effect has been executed. For example, when the winning flag “replay” is won in the next game of the game in which the falling suggestion effect has been executed, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning flag “fall bonus” cannot be stopped in the game. This is because in the reel control by the rotation control unit 140, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the combination flag “Replay” is preferentially stopped on the activated line.
In such a case, the execution of the last chance effect may be carried over to the next game (the next game after the game in which the falling suggestion effect has been executed). That is, the setting of the role flag “fall bonus” can be carried over until the corresponding symbol combination is stopped, so that the execution of the last chance effect is carried over to a game in which the corresponding symbol combination can be stopped. be able to.

  The sub-integration unit 210 executes the above-mentioned fall suggestion effect and the last chance effect at the timing of shifting from the replay time ST3 to another game state, thereby promoting the game state (to the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12). It is possible to selectively indicate whether the game state is to be won or the game state is to be dropped (to be won for the fall bonus ST2). As a result, the player can increase both the feeling of anxiety and the feeling of expectation, and as a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

<Delayed production and silent production>
Subsequently, the delay effect and the silent effect will be described.
Note that the delay effect and the silence effect in the present embodiment include an end condition (for example, payout exceeding 345 sheets) related to the falling bonus ST2 which is a bonus state in which an output rate below 1 is set, and the counting unit 211 described above. This is one specific example of the specific effect performed during the stay period of the bonus state based on the relationship between the count value counted by the above and the specific effect according to the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the execution of the specific effect according to the present invention is not particularly limited as long as the above requirements are satisfied.
When the falling bonus ST2 is set to the bonus state, the replay time ST3 can be regarded as a non-bonus state (a period during which the specific effect is not executed). Here, the “period during which the specific effect is not executed” means that the specific effect is not executed in a mode that satisfies the above requirements, and the same type of effect is executed during the period, for example, based on another condition based on another condition in the replay time ST3. It does not deny that the delayed production and the silent production are performed.

The delay effect and the silent effect in the present embodiment are effects that are executed when the start lever 26 (start operation receiving means) receives a game start operation in the falling bonus ST2.
The delayed effect is an effect in which the generation timing of a sound (hereinafter, referred to as a start sound) for notifying the start of the game is later than usual. When executing the delayed effect, the degree of delay of the start (delay time) may be only one type or a plurality of types may be prepared.
The silence effect is an effect in which a game is started without emitting a start sound, or an effect in which a game is started with a minimum amount of start sound.

The smaller the difference between the value given as the end condition related to the falling bonus ST2 and the count value counted by the counting unit 211 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the difference), It is configured such that the degree of expectation for executing a delayed effect or a silent effect is increased.
In other words, the closer the start of the replay time ST3 is, the more frequently the delayed effect or the silent effect is executed.

More specifically, the sub-control unit 210 executes a delayed effect or a silent effect based on the following conditions.
(B) When the combination flag “weak cherry” and the combination flag “strong cherry” are set during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2, the smaller the difference is, the higher the probability (occurrence frequency) of executing the delayed effect or the silent effect is. Get higher.
(B) In a game in which the role flag “Replay” is set during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2 and the difference exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 50), a delayed effect or a silent effect is not executed. (The execution probability is zero.) If the difference is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value, the delayed effect or the silent effect is executed with a probability exceeding zero. In other words, when a delay effect or a silent effect is performed during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2, and the symbol combination corresponding to the role flag "replay" is stopped as a result of the game, the difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Is determined.
(C) In a game in which the role flag "Bell" is set during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2, the end condition relating to the falling bonus ST2 is satisfied by paying out (9) bell prizes based on the role flag. At least in part, a delayed effect or a silent effect is performed. That is, if a delay effect or a silent effect is executed during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2 and a bell is won as a result of the game, the end of the falling bonus ST2 (transition to the replay time ST3) is determined.
In the case of the condition (b), when the difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the smaller the difference is, the higher the probability of executing the delayed effect or the silent effect may be. Alternatively, a delayed effect or a silent effect may be executed with a certain probability.

The above conditions (a) to (c) are, in other words, as follows.
The internal lottery unit 120 is configured to perform a lottery so as to be able to win a plurality of combinations of flags (winning combinations) in the fall bonus ST2 (bonus state). , And execution conditions of a specific effect when another combination flag is won are different.

  Under the above conditions, the sub control unit 210 executes the delayed effect and the silent effect (specific effect), so that the start sound changes and the combination of symbols stopped in the reel frame 64 in the game in which the change occurs (starting). Based on (eye), it is possible to feel that the operation of the replay time ST3 is approaching, and as a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

<Regarding Modification of the Present Invention>
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 30, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Various modifications, improvements and the like in the above are also included.
Each of the above-mentioned components does not need to be individually independent, and a plurality of components are configured as a single component, and one component is formed by being divided into a plurality of components. That a certain component is a part of another component, that a part of a certain component overlaps a part of another component, and the like are permitted.
Further, the above-described various components are not necessarily essential components, and may be omitted to the extent that the effects of the present invention are not impaired, or may be replaced with other components having the same function or function.

  Each processing flow shown in the above embodiment is also an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and is not limited to the procedure shown here. Therefore, one process shown in each flowchart is divided and executed, a plurality of processes are executed as one process, and a plurality of processes are executed in parallel.

The mode of the drop suggestion effect and the last chance effect described in the above embodiment is one specific example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the sub supervising unit 210 may execute a falling suggestion effect using the display of the effect display area 62, or may execute a falling suggestion effect using a sound (sound effect) emitted from the speaker 49.
Further, the sub-control unit 210 may execute the last chance effect using the backlight of the reel 65 (the LED of the reel lighting board 67).

  In the above embodiment, the lighting of the LEDs of the reel lighting board 67, which is the backlight of the reel 65, has been described as being controlled by the sub general control unit 210. However, the lighting control may be realized as a function of the main board 100. .

In the above embodiment, the case where the last chance effect is performed after the fall suggestion effect has been described. However, the case where the last chance effect is not executed after the fall suggestion effect, that is, the fall suggestion effect of the gasp pattern may be executed. . When the fall suggestion effect of the gaseous pattern is executed, for example, the second stop or the third stop reel 65 does not black out (the backlight does not turn off), so that the fall suggestion effect may be ended.
In addition, the fall suggestion effect of the gasp pattern is executed when a condition different from the execution condition of the fall suggestion effect enumerated in the above embodiment is established (for example, a part of the single winning of the role flag “Replay”). Is preferred.

Although it has been described that the execution condition of the falling suggestion effect in the above embodiment does not include the overlapping winning of the combination flag “BB1” and the combination flag “Replay”, the falling suggestion effect is executed based on the overlapping winning. You may.
In this case, in the game in which the last chance effect is executed (the next game of the game in which the falling suggestion effect is executed), the rotation control unit 140 controls the reels 65 so that the seven red symbols are aligned right downward in the reel frame 64. It is preferable to control. In other words, when the combination flag “BB1” is set, the reel control for stopping the red 7 symbol in the middle of each reel 65 is in principle (see FIG. 12A). It is inconsistent with the content of the production screen D5 of the last chance production. In order to avoid such a discrepancy, when the last chance effect is executed, the rotation control unit 140 may execute a special reel control different from the usual as described above.

In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the specific effect (the delayed effect or the silent effect) is executed at least during the stay period of the falling bonus ST2, which is the bonus state in which the output rate is less than 1, has been described. I can't.
For example, the specific effect may be executed in a bonus state where the participation rate exceeds 1 (for example, a bonus state such as the big bonus ST11 or the regular bonus ST12). That is, both the first game state in which the rate is higher than 1 and the second game state in which the rate is lower than 1 can correspond to the bonus state in which the specific effect is executed during the stay period.

This embodiment includes the following technical concept.
(1) A first gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination is a start condition, and at least one of a specified number of winnings or a specified number of payouts is an end condition, and a second bonus combination. A second gaming state in which the stop of the combination of symbols is a start condition and at least one of a specified number of winnings or a specified number of payouts is an end condition, and a third gaming state different from any of the first gaming state and the second gaming state A game state control means for controlling a game state; and an internal lottery means for randomly selecting the first bonus position and the second bonus position in the third game state. Regarding the outgoing rate indicating the ratio of the number of game media awarded during the game to the number of media, the first gaming state is greater than 1 and the second gaming state is less than 1. The gaming state control means, the second while staying gaming state, a gaming machine capable of transition between winning probability or payouts expected number at least one for a plurality of different modes of the of.
(2) The plurality of modes include a first mode, a second mode which can be shifted from the first mode, and in which the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts is lower than the first mode, and the first mode. And a third mode in which the probability of winning or the expected number of payouts is higher than the first mode, and the probability of shifting from the first mode to the second mode is included in the third mode. The gaming machine according to (1), which has a higher probability of transition from one mode to the third mode.
(3) The rate of the second mode is less than 1 and lower than the rate of the entire second game state, and the rate of the third mode is more than 1 (2). A gaming machine according to claim 1.
(4) In the first gaming state, the first bonus state in which the total number of game media acquired from the start to the end is large, and the total number of game media acquired in the period from the start to the end are different from the first bonus state. A small second bonus state, and wherein the total number of game media obtained from the start to the end of the third mode is higher than the total number of game media obtained from the start to the end of the second bonus state. The gaming machine according to (3), which is set.
(5) a plurality of reels, stop operation receiving means for receiving a reel stop operation, and reel control means for stopping the reels when the stop operation receiving means receives a reel stop operation, When the reel control means stops a specific symbol combination by stopping the plurality of reels on an activated line, the gaming state control means shifts from the first mode to the third mode, and In the three gaming states, the lottery by the internal lottery means is configured such that at least part of the case of winning the first bonus role, the specific role is also repeatedly won. If the specific role is won, the reel control is performed. The means is configured to stop the combination of symbols partially common to the specific symbol combination on the activated line. Gaming machine of any one of (4) from controlling the Lumpur (2).
(6) a plurality of reels, stop operation receiving means for receiving a reel stop operation, and reel control means for stopping the reels when the stop operation receiving means receives a reel stop operation, In the third gaming state, the lottery by the internal lottery means is configured such that at least part of the case of winning the first bonus role, the special role is also repeatedly won, and the internal lottery means in the first mode. Is a configuration in which the special combination is won, and the first bonus combination and the special combination are not performed in an overlapping manner, and the reel control means is configured in the third game state in the third game state. Different combinations of symbols are stopped on the activated line depending on whether the special role is won and when the special role is won in the first mode. Gaming machine of any one of the controls a plurality of reels (2) to (4) as.
(A) The internal lottery means does not cause the second bonus role to be won in the lottery in the first game state, and does not cause the first bonus role to be won in the lottery in the second game state. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.
(B) The state according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the state shifts to the third game state both when the first game state ends and when the second game state ends. Gaming machine.
(C) The rate of the third game state is lower than the rate of the first game state and higher than the rate of the second game state (1) to (3). A gaming machine according to claim 1.

10 Gaming machine 20 Front door 21 Upper panel 22 Lower panel 23 Bet button 23a Maximum bet button 23b Single bet button 24 Menu selection button 24a Cross key button 24b Enter button 25 Status display LED
25a LED for displaying the number of inserted sheets
25b LED for displaying the number of stored batteries
25c Acquisition number display LED
25d replay game display LED
25e Game start display LED
25f Insertable display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible display LED
31 medal slot 32 payment button 33 medal return button 34 door lock 35 medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) decorative LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker opening 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decorative LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a stop button sensor 44 start lever sensor 45 bet button board 45a maximum bet button sensor 45b single bet button sensor 45c push button sensor 46 menu selection button board 46a cross key button sensor 46b decision button sensor 47 medal selector 47a medal selector body 47b medal Blocker 47c Medal passage sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) speaker 51 insertion medal passage 52 payout medal passage 53 return medal passage 54 storage medal passage 60 gaming machine main body 62 effect display area 63 effect display device 64 reel frame 65 (65L , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel illumination board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout slot 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hinge 96a Upper hinge 96b Middle hinge 96c Lower hinge 97 Discharge control board 100 Main boards 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 Game state control unit 111 Operation instruction management unit 112 Game progress management unit 120 Internal lottery unit 130 Flag setting unit 140 Rotation control unit 150 Display symbol determination unit 160 Command generation unit 170 External output unit 200 Sub board 210 Sub supervision unit 211 Count Unit 220 effect display unit 230 audio output unit 240 LED light emitting units L1 to L5 lines D1 to D8 effect screen

Claims (1)

A combination of the first gaming state in which the stop of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination is a start condition, and the termination condition is at least one of the specified number of winnings or the payout of the specified number, and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the second bonus combination. A stop condition as a start condition, a second game state in which at least one of a specified number of winnings or a specified number of payouts is an end condition, and a third game state different from any of the first game state and the second game state. , A game state control means for controlling,
Internal lottery means for randomly selecting the first bonus combination and the second bonus combination in the third gaming state,
Regarding the outgoing rate indicating the ratio of the number of game media awarded during the game to the number of game media consumed by the game, the first gaming state is greater than 1 and the second gaming state is less than 1 And
The gaming state control means, during the stay in the second gaming state, it is possible to transition between a plurality of different modes for at least one of the probability of winning or the expected number of payout,
The plurality of modes include:
The first mode in which the number of balls is reduced ,
Wherein a possible transition from the first mode, and the expected number of winning probability or payout rather low than the first mode, a second mode for decreasing payout,
Wherein a possible transition from the first mode, and the expected number of winning probability or payout high rather than the first mode, a third mode in which the ball out increases, are included,
A gaming machine in which the probability of shifting from the first mode to the second mode is higher than the probability of shifting from the first mode to the third mode.

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