JP6708999B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine or the like (including a pachinko machine) such as a pachi-slot machine that uses medals as a game medium or a slot machine (spinning-type game machine) called a pachi-lot that uses a pachinko ball as a game medium.

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

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game using a rotating drum type game machine called a pachi-slot machine has been actively performed as entertainment in a conventional pachinko hall or a pachi-slot exclusive store. In addition, in a video game machine installed in a game facility, etc., and in a personal computer or game machine of a general household via the Internet, substitute coins and credits (ie, "game media") are used to simulate a spinning drum game. A simulated game is being played.

For example, in the normal game of the above-described spinning drum type gaming machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (game media) and then operates a start lever, a bonus combination of a plurality of types is provided at that timing. Perform an internal lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "internal lottery") of a small role or a replay role (replay role), and perform a plurality of spinning drums (in most cases, three or four reel drums) from the top. A variable display game in which a plurality of symbols (normally, the plurality of symbols are arranged on a reel tape and affixed on the outer circumference of each drum) are rotated by rotating downward and are varied. Along with the start of the game, the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum, and when the symbols such as the small winning bell, watermelon and cherry, which are internally won, are displayed on the activated line in a predetermined combination, it becomes a prize, While paying out about 1 to 15 game medals, when the replay symbol is displayed on the activated line and the replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning prize"), the game medal is given. Without re-inserting (or inserting the number of inserted in the previous game as it is), it becomes a re-playable state in which the next normal game can be performed.

In particular, in the case of a spinning type gaming machine called A type, a big bonus (1 type BB or 2 type BB) is internally won according to the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and it is specified by the individual stop operation of the reel drum. When symbols (for example, red 7 symbols and blue 7 symbols) are stopped and displayed in line on the activated line, the big bonus game mode (BB game mode: accessory continuous operation) is the most advantageous game mode for the player. You can get a lot of game medals at once. If the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are aligned on the activated line as the specific symbol, the regular bonus game (RB game) is executed and the corresponding game medal can be obtained although it does not reach the BB game. In any case, it is the player's greatest interest in the spinner type game to establish these bonus games in any case. As a result of executing the internal lottery, when the bonus game is won or released, a bonus symbol is set and stored in a data storage area such as a RAM or RWM to store a specific symbol (7 symbol or bar symbol). The flag is carried over to the subsequent variable display game until all are aligned.

By the way, the conventional spinning-type gaming machine (No. 4) has relatively high gambling, and in order to suppress it,
Law concerning the regulation of business such as sex business and the adequacy of business (final revision: Law No. 55 of May 30, 1999) came into effect, and it became the latest rotary-type gaming machine called Unit 5. Applied.

For example, the payout rate (short-term, medium-term, long-term) of the No. 5 rotating body type gaming machine is very finely defined by the rule, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals and the like acquired is The game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480) is exceeded, and in the regular bonus game, although it does not reach the BB game, it ends when about 100 dozens are acquired. In particular, the bonus stock function, which should be said to be the greatest feature of the conventional spinning-type gaming machine (No. 4), is also prohibited by the same rule. As a result, it is no longer possible to continuously discharge bonus roles (continuous chan), Since the playability and the gambling quality have been extremely deteriorated, the players (slotters), who were good customers, are getting away from customers.

However, even under such strict regulations, some regulations have been relaxed, and as a result of new measures, a slot machine equipped with the ART function (assist replay time function) was developed. It was This ART function is a symbol stop operation procedure for winning the internally winning small winning combination in the high-probability replay state where replay is easy to win (operation sequence of the stop switch, operation timing for aiming the color of the bonus symbol) Is included in the liquid crystal display or voice to assist (assist), and it is the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine at this time.

Furthermore, an AT machine has been developed which maintains a state in which a bonus combination (2 types BB) is internally won and enhances a winning probability of a replay during a normal game and a special game. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) that activates the assist function. When the AT bonus is won, the push order that is the correct answer is notified when the small push order wins internally. In this way, a small win with the largest number of payouts out of a plurality of small wins that are simultaneously won. On the other hand, the assist function is not activated during the normal game, and the player cannot know the correct operation procedure when the push order small win is elected, so the number of medals (balls) possessed decreases as the number of games is repeated. It has become.

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By the way, as AT's original technology (patent No. 4428725) developed by the applicant, a single symbol small winning combination is internally won, and when the operation procedure of the stop button is correct, a predetermined symbol (for example, bell symbol) is won on multiple lines. On the other hand, there is a method of stopping on a small number of lines with an incorrect answer. Then, when the AT bonus is won, the player is informed of the correct operation procedure, and the number of medals to be obtained is made different. Furthermore, at the time of the AT bonus, the game is moved to the high-probability replay state to almost eliminate the loss, so that a large number of medals can be acquired without reducing the number of handheld medals, and a large number of balls can be produced to improve the game performance.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine or the like that can prevent disadvantages due to erroneous operations and devise new ideas for an AT bonus or an ART bonus, which can be enjoyed without being overwhelming.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 has a normal game and an advantageous game which is more advantageous than the normal game, and within the set maximum advantageous game number range. An outer peripheral surface of a gaming machine capable of executing the advantageous game and executing the game using one setting value selected from a plurality of setting values associated with the relationship with the payout rate of the game. A plurality of spinning drums in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, a winning combination lottery means for internally winning a winning combination in the game, a plurality of spinning drums in the game, and a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum Accepting the operation of, the corresponding spinning drum is individually stopped within a predetermined movement range, the control means for displaying a symbol according to the result of the internal lottery, and the increase in the number of executable games for increasing the number of executable advantageous games Means, an updating means for updating the maximum number of games that can be increased according to the progress of the advantageous game, and a deciding means for deciding whether or not to end the advantageous game , wherein the part lottery means is an internal lottery. Among the winning combinations, there is a common winning probability winning combination in which the winning probabilities for the plurality of setting values are set to the same, and the determining means determines whether or not the winning combination ends with a predetermined probability regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination. When the lottery is executed and it is not the end, it is decided to continue the advantageous game, while when it is finished, it is decided to end the advantageous game. At that time, refer to the result of the lottery If the stochastic winning combination is won, the end determination is invalidated, and the game number increasing means determines the advantageous game number to be increased by referring to the maximum possible game number.

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 2 has a normal game and an advantageous game which is more advantageous than the normal game, and the advantageous game can be executed within the set maximum advantageous game number . In a gaming machine that executes a game using one setting value selected from a plurality of setting values that are associated with the relationship with the payout rate of the game, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. A plurality of spinning drums, a combination lottery means for internally drawing a winning combination in the game, a plurality of spinning drums in the game, and the operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum is accepted, and the corresponding spinning is performed. Control means for individually stopping the barrel within a predetermined movement range, and displaying a symbol according to the result of the internal lottery,
Display means for displaying the number of advantageous games that can be executed, game number increasing means for increasing the number of executable advantageous games, and maximum number of games that can be increased in accordance with the number of displayed advantageous games and the progress of the advantageous games. Update means for updating, and a determining means for determining whether or not to end the advantageous game, the winning combination for the plurality of setting values is the same for the winning combination of the winning combination drawing means. There is a common winning probability combination that has been set, and the deciding means executes a lottery to determine whether or not the combination ends with a predetermined probability regardless of the lottery result of the combination, and if not, continues the advantageous game. On the other hand, in the case of ending, it decides to end the advantageous game, but at that time, refer to the role lottery result, if the common winning probability combination is won, invalidate the ending decision, It is characterized in that the game number increasing means determines the advantageous game number to be increased by referring to the maximum increaseable game number.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the player is endless and the interest is increased. Since it has two kinds of BB and ART bonuses and devises the ART bonus and the notification of the winning of the advantageous section, the interest is not exhausted and the interest can be increased. In particular, since the stop control of the symbols is changed according to the winning state of the pseudo bonus, the player will not be entertained. In addition, it is more convenient for the hall manager.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating body type game machine. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating body type gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the rotating body type gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system for controlling the drum unit. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a symbol combination display determination diagram. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is the conceptual drawing which shows the storage state of the production pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of medals acquired. It is a flow chart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a symbol layout of the drum. It is a symbol combination display determination diagram. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation. It is a combination table of the condition device of a small push order (middle first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small winning combination (right first). It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (production state). It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram which shows the symbol display state of a window part. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a combination table of the condition device of a push order regardless of a small winning combination. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of reach eyes. It is a conceptual diagram showing a lottery table. It is a memory map. It is a flow chart of a setting change device. It is a block diagram of a transition replay combination and a game state transition diagram of the RT machine. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a flow chart which shows an advantageous section processing procedure.

Definition:
Replay refers to a combination of patterns that allows the next play to be played without making a bet in a pachi-slot (rotating drum type gaming machine). The name on the pachi-slot verification rules (rules regarding the certification of game machines and the verification of models) is re-game (saiyuugi). In addition, the “replay combination” used in the claims may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to n are simultaneously elected internally, and one of the replay combinations has the highest priority (bonus combination). Also has priority). That is, the “re-play” can be performed without inserting a game medal or the like (including providing the game medal for a game by operating a button or other device related to the storage device). This is a game.

"Actuation" is a wording including a state in which a symbol relating to a re-play or a symbol relating to a character continuously operating device, etc. is displayed on the activated line, and in a small winning combination in which a game medium is paid out. It is synonymous with "winning prize". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be used for convenience as a "winning prize" for a replay or a "winning prize" for a bonus role.

Basic example:
As an example of a gaming machine or the like according to the present invention, a rotating drum type gaming machine using medals as a game medium will be taken up, but this embodiment will explain the basic configuration and basic operation of the rotating barrel type gaming machine in detail.

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

Reference numeral 1 is a main body of a rotating type gaming machine generally called a "pachi-slot machine", and is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) that houses a rotating drum (drum portion 2) and a front door 1b.

The front door 1b is a main part which should be called the face of a spinning-type gaming machine, and various platings are added to a resin material to give a high-class feeling, and thus a gorgeous and profound appearance is given. On the front surface of the front door 1b, two upper and lower transparent panels 22 are fitted, and various designs are given.

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

Reference numeral 4a denotes an inserted number LED, which displays the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion part 5 or the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button (not shown) for playing a game.

4b is an LED for displaying the number of stored medals, and displays the number of credits (the number of stored) of game medals within a predetermined maximum number of 50, for example. Further, a payout effect display at the time of settlement of the stored medals is displayed.

Reference numeral 4c denotes a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. In addition, the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code during stopping or when an error occurs are displayed.

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

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

4f is a stop and error display LED, which is turned on when stopping and when a serious trouble (for example, trouble other than door opening) occurs.

4g is an advantageous zone display LED, and when the function of instructing the stop operation sequence and the pressed position of the drum unit 2 (hereinafter, referred to as "instruction function") is activated, the probability that the pseudo bonus is won is higher than that in the normal game. Lights when transitioning to a high state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section display LED 4g is turned on, it does not mean that the pseudo bonus is won. Note that a dot LED (not shown) generally provided at the lower right of the 7-segment segment of the medal accumulation number display LED 4b and the medal payout number display LED 4c may be used without separately providing the advantageous zone display LED 4g. However, the stop and error display LEDs 4f may be used as they are.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum unit (reel drum unit) built in the casing 1a, which is configured by three drums of a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c, a motor, an electric circuit, and the like. Inside each of the drums, a rotating body portion pattern display LED (not shown) is provided, and light emission (lighting or blinking) or light extinction is performed according to various effects. In other words, each drum is a symbol row that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game that changes three symbol rows (plural rows) is started. Even when the symbols are displayed by using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of the drums, the variable display game changes the symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged. The design on the reel tape attached to the outer periphery of the drum portion 2 can be visually confirmed through the transparent window portion 3.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion portion, which is provided with a medal insertion opening for inserting a game medal (a game medium, which may be referred to as a "coin" or simply "medal") necessary for starting the variable display game. ing. A left light transmission portion 5a and a right light transmission portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medals are generated by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) mounted on the lower left and right sides. When it is not possible to insert, it is red (first color), while on the other hand, when it is possible to insert medals and is additionally displayed for the game, it is blue (second color), when it is additionally displayed on the medal storage device. Lights in green (third color). However, when the medal cannot be inserted, the light may be turned off.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are counted by a medal selection device (or also referred to as a “selector”, not shown), and the number of normally inserted medals is added to add the number of inserted LEDs 4a of the display LED block 4. Alternatively, the number of medals stored is displayed on the LED 4b.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a settlement button, which is operated at the time of starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and at the time of paying out the inserted medals and the stored medals (credits).

Reference numeral 7 is a cross key, which is composed of four switches arranged vertically and horizontally and an enter button at the center. The upper and lower or left and right switches cannot be pressed at the same time. It is operated when viewing the history information of the game by the up/down/left/right operation or the decision operation, or when displaying the combination symbol table of the winning combination or the payout table on the display effect device 11. A 1-bet button (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the cross key 7, and is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storage device for playing a game. In some cases, the 1-bet button is not provided.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button (MAX bet button), which is a maximum defined according to a game state such as when inserting a maximum number of three medals stored in the medal storage device for playing a game or during a bonus game. It is used when inserting the number of sheets (1 to 3 sheets). An LED is provided inside the max bet button 8 so that it lights up when the max bet button 8 is operable.

Reference numeral 9 is a start lever (a part of the rotating body rotation starting device), which is used to rotate (start) the drum portion 2 all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. A game start display LED is provided around the start lever 9 and is lit when the start operation is possible. Further, the start lever 9 is a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or the four-step jump number such as 1, 3, 5, 7) when performing the step setting of the payout rate. Used to confirm.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion (also synonymously referred to as “stop switch”), which is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button unit 10 is composed of a group of three buttons (a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c (here, there are four in four reels), and the stop button is operated while the drum unit 2 is rotating. By operating the section 10, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c corresponding to the respective buttons can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rotations/minute) and the stop button portion 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a, stop The LEDs built in the button 10b and the stop button 10c are lit up. When the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as the three directional input means, it is possible to sequentially correspond to the leftward, upward, and rightward inputs, respectively.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device composed of an FPD (flat panel display) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel) or an organic EL (electro luminescence), and various image effects related to a spinning drum game. It is also possible to announce necessary information. In addition, regardless of whether or not the special glasses are used, a display effect device capable of stereoscopic display has recently been manufactured at a low price, and 7 patterns or the like are produced in a tempai state (reach state) or a big hit state. A game machine that employs a 3D display device in which an image pops out is becoming mainstream.

A clock accessory 50 is arranged on the right side of the display effect device 11, and a magic team accessory 51 is arranged on the left side thereof. Basically, the long hand of the clock accessory 50 advances by 5 minutes every time one game ends, and the short hand advances by 1 hour after 12 games end, but reverse rotation occurs when bonuses, chances or additions occur. Or make a strange movement and give the player a sense of expectation. For example, assuming that the number of additional games is 10, the minute hand rotates in reverse for 50 minutes from the current clock position. A large center lamp is provided at the center of the magic team accessory 51, and four jewel lamps are provided at the upper, lower, left, and right corners thereof, and the desired color is emitted (lighted or blinked) or turned off according to the game state. Or

Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit, which is composed of four speakers, that is, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d, and a sound effect or a stage setting value is being changed according to various effects, or a front door. A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when trouble occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error, RAM error, but door open is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4f lights up together with a warning sound.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED section, which includes an upper state display LED 13a (also referred to as a top lamp) provided on an upper part of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b and an upper right state display LED 13c provided on both side surfaces, and a middle left side. The state display LED 13d and the right middle state display LED 13e, the lower left state display LED 13f, the lower right state display LED 13g and the middle lower state display LED 13h are configured, and various light effects can be effectively performed. In addition, the blinking is repeated as a warning display during the change of the step setting value, the state where the front door 1b is open, or the occurrence of trouble.

Since the gaming state display LED section 13 (13a to 13h) is arranged so as to substantially go around the outer circumference of the front door 1b, the player can play the outer edge of the outer edge without causing the colorful light to be interrupted. It is possible to effectively produce a rotating light effect. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (upper center position on the front of the gaming machine main body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to an internal winning or winning rare small winning combination. It plays a central role in light production in which the player emits light in colors and informs the player of winning prizes and the like to inspire expectations.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required according to various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, power level gauge increase, bonus establishment symbol display, fighter machine gun operation, and the like). Input information such as bomb dropping or moving direction of characters or power-up) is input by one-time operation or repeated hits by the player. The information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub-board (sub-block) which will be described later and is used only for various images and sound effects, so it does not affect the result of the game. ..

Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, from which the game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 2) are discharged from the medal payout outlet 16 and the number of coins can be received up to several hundreds.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a door keyhole, which is used to open the front door 1b of the rotating body type gaming machine main body 1 with the door key, to release the stopped state (state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) and to stop the game due to an error. Used when releasing.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally referred to as a "inserted medal jam return button"), which is a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals inserted into the medal insertion section 5 pass, to display the game medals. It is used when returning from the medal payout port 16.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating body type gaming machine.

A drum unit 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are arranged below the drum unit 2 in the central portion of the casing 1a of the rotating body type gaming machine body 1.

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

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

Reference numeral 21a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate and confirming a stage setting value. By inserting the operation key into the keyhole 21d and rotating the key, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

Reference numeral 21b is an error canceling switch, which is used when setting the payout rate in stages and canceling the suspension of the game due to an error. The stage setting value of the payout rate is displayed by the medal payout number display LED 4c, and the value is incremented by 1 each time the error release switch 21b is pressed, and the display returns to "1" after the display of "6" for turnaround display. ..

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the rotating body type gaming machine.

The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub block (sub-board: a part surrounded by a broken line), while the main block controls a game result. , The sub-block controls various performances such as notification and display of the game progress and internal drawing result, which attracts the player's interest and interest. It should be noted that the sub-block is a stop operation procedure (a winning order of a small winning combination intended to win a prize) or a fall replay avoidance operation sequence (operation sequence of the stop button unit 10) when the assist function managed by the main block is activated. And operation timing).

Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by LEE Tech Co.) equipped with a microprocessor containing a CPU, and a predetermined data table area and a control procedure for the entire apparatus. , And a RAM 102 (RWM: rewritable memory) in which a counter, a register, etc. are formed to temporarily store information necessary for control. Also, not only internal RAM but also external RAM is included. .), various registers, counters, etc. are provided. As will be described later, the RAM 102 is stored by the RAM backup power supply (power supply capacitor of the main board) which is constantly supplied via the power supply connector even when the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is unplugged. All control data is retained, but when the power connector itself is unplugged, no power is supplied, so the control data is erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information (undefined information). Become.

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

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

The main control unit 100 internally extracts one of the random numbers (the value of 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. The lottery is executed, and the drum unit 2 (the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c) is a three-row (a plurality of rows) design row in which a plurality of (usually 20 or 21) designs are drawn. The symbol variable display game is started by rotating. For example, in this random number lottery, one of the winning small winning combinations such as bell, cherry, watermelon, or plum wins internally (or multiple small winnings win simultaneously), and the player stops the stop button unit 10. Then, the main control unit 100 individually stops the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position based on the lottery result according to the operation order. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the activated lines set in the window portion 3, the prize is won. However, the number of active lines is not limited to five, and may be changed according to the number of inserted medals, or may be increased or decreased to one or more depending on the design specifications and the game state.

The main controller 100 stores in the RAM 102 the total number of games played, and the number of games in an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player, such as a pseudo bonus, and the confirmation switch 21e was operated with the front door 1b open. In this case, (the total number of games) (the number of games in the advantageous section)×100 is calculated and displayed on either the medal accumulation number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c. For example, if the total number of games is 12345, and the number of games in the advantageous section is 8000, the game ratio in the advantageous section is about 64.803%, but the first digit is rounded to "65". Is lit and displayed. Further, the ROM 101 stores a first threshold value, a second threshold value, and a third threshold value. This advantageous section is a section in which the instruction function may be operated (a section in which it is operated at least once or more), and if the ending condition is within the maximum number of games (for example, within MAX1500 games), any number of games You can decide On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the instruction function does not operate and determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous section (advantageous section transition drawing section), and is a section which is more disadvantageous than the advantageous section. is there. Further, in this normal section, the main control unit 100 does not transmit operation information such as a winning operation sequence to the sub control unit 160 when the push order combination is won.

The main control unit 100, if the total number of games is (1) below the first threshold, (2) above the first threshold and below the second threshold, (3) above the second threshold and below the third threshold, And, (4) when the third threshold is exceeded, the display method of the game ratio is changed by the establishment of four different display conditions. (1) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 displays "---" on the 7-segment portion of the medal pool number display LED 4b when the total number of games is less than or equal to the first threshold (for example, 6000 games). Is displayed and the game ratio (ratio number) is not displayed. (2) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 sets the game ratio as described above when the total number of games exceeds the first threshold value and is equal to or less than the second threshold value (for example, 17500 games). Obtained, "65" is displayed in the 7-segment portion of the medal storage number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is blinked at a high speed (predetermined speed). (3) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio and determines the game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the second threshold and is equal to or less than the third threshold (for example, 100000 games). "65" is displayed on the 7-segment portion of the stored number display LED 4b, and the game ratio is displayed in blinking at a low speed (speed lower than a predetermined speed). (4) When the confirmation switch 21e is effectively operated, the main control unit 100 similarly obtains the game ratio when the total number of games exceeds the third threshold value, and the 7-segment unit of the medal accumulation number display LED 4b. "65" is displayed and the game ratio is lit up and displayed. This makes it easier to understand the reliability of the displayed game ratio (numerical value). In this example, what is reliable is the lighting display after the game has been played over the third threshold (that is, after the 100001th game). The total number of games stored in the RAM 102 and the number of games in the advantageous section continue to be stored without being cleared even if the setting is changed, but the data is destroyed when the backup power is turned off (meaningless. Data). Further, instead of the number of games in the advantageous section, the number of games in the non-advantageous section is stored, and the same result can be obtained by calculating (total number of games-number of games in non-advantageous section) x 100 for (total number of games). Therefore, you may do this.

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

Like the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 that stores a control program that describes the control procedure of the entire sub block, A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 or the like that temporarily stores information required for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. A plurality of BGM (background music) data is stored in the ROM 161, and a specially arranged BGM is arranged in order to raise the player's feelings during the bonus game, depending on the production scene. It is selected and played as appropriate. It is not necessary to separately provide the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160, but it is possible to provide one control unit, but since the capacity of the ROM 101 is limited, the sub control unit 160 is generally provided. ing.

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

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

In particular, as will be described later, the sub-control unit 160, when the push order small winning combination (the first small winning combination and some of the plurality of push order defining small winning combinations) is internally won during the AT bonus game, Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the winning first small winning symbol pattern (for example, a bell symbol) on the activated line is displayed on the display effect device 11. This allows the player to easily win the first small combination. However, this AT bonus game is managed by the control of the main control unit 100, and the sub control unit 160 only displays the assist information according to the instruction of the main control unit 100.

When the cross key is operated, the cross key sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to four directions of up, down, left, and right and a decision button operation signal of the central portion, and the sub control unit 160 receives the direction signal and determines the direction. Various image effects and winning notifications corresponding to the signals are displayed on the display effect device 11, and a sound effect is generated from the speaker unit 12. In addition, the sub-control unit 160 displays the combination symbol of the winning combination, the small winning combination table and the payout table on the display effect device 11, based on the signal from the cross key sensor 111.

The special button sensor 112 is an ON signal (when the special button 14 is operated.
For example, when the HIGH signal is released, an OFF signal (for example, a LOW signal) is output, and the sub-control unit 160 receives the ON signal at the timing or the number of times the pulse is received (called continuous hit). In response, various games and their video effects, notification of winning, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11.

The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects an open/closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power supply is ON, an ON/OFF signal is output according to the opening/closing of the front door 1b. On the other hand, when the main power supply is OFF, the main power supply is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), detects and stores the abnormal opening/closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off, and then the main power supply Even when it is turned on, it notifies the sub-control unit 160 of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is cut off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on even if the front door 1b is closed and it seems that there is no abnormality. Therefore, the manager of the gaming hall recognizes the abnormal situation. It is possible to take appropriate measures such as checking and checking the gaming machine.

The medal detection sensor 130 is composed of a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a pulse signal of the number corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and executes counter logic processing at the rising and falling edges of the pulse signal, and displays the pulse number on the inserted number LED 4a or the medal storage number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. The number of credits or the number of credits increased by the number is displayed.

The bet button detection sensor 140 includes a 1 bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal in response to the operation of the 1 bet button and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal in response to the operation of the max bet button 8. And is separately connected to two ports of the main control unit 100 (details not shown). The main controller 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

Further, when the player has properly operated the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 receives random number lottery upon receiving the start signal. The variable display game is started by executing the driving pulse signal to the drum section 2. Note that the game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the number of medals by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game. Note that the bonus game means, for example, a first-class special accessory (RB), a first-class special auditor continuous operation (RBB), or a second-class special auditor continuous operation (CBB).

Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotary drums, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the pattern of each rotary drum). When a payout of medals is made by displaying the coins in a predetermined combination.), the number of payouts is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and the number of credits is displayed. In addition to this, it is displayed on the medal storage number display LED 4b. When the payout operation is performed by the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds the maximum number of 50, for example, the main control unit 100 drives and controls the medal payout device 18, and the required number of medals are medals. It is discharged from the outlet 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) related to the internal winning or the like to the sub-control unit 160 when the re-game or the small winning combination, especially the bonus is internally won. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the control data from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 controls the lighting of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a voice synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating a sound effect from the speaker unit 12. , And various effect operations such as display control of characters and background images on the display screen of the display effect device 11.

Reference numeral 150 denotes a stage setting unit, and by performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the hall side responds to a large number of medals released at an event or newly opened and a collection situation for profit improvement. , A desired set value can be selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or the skip numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).

A stop setting unit (not shown) is connected to the main control unit 100, and if it is on (or “1”), the inserted number LED 4a and the medal accumulated number display LED 4b are displayed after the bonus game is over. The total of the displayed medals is forcibly paid out, the operation for playing the variable display game is disabled (stopped state), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. In addition, recently, there are many slot machines that do not have this stop setting unit.

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

The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. When each of the step motors 30a, 30b and 30c is driven by continuously supplying the drive pulse signal to any two phases at the same time, a suction force is generated to cause an abrupt stop. Actually, a finer stop control is performed in order to smoothly stop the drum portion 2 at a predetermined position.

The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c have a 4-phase 1-2 excitation method and have 252 steps/revolution (1.43 degrees/step), and when the main control unit 100 inputs a driving pulse signal of 504 pulses, exactly. Rotate once. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the drum sensor 31a, 31b, and 31c, which is a photo interrupter provided for each drum, so that each drum returns. The reference position of can be accurately grasped. That is, the resolution with one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees/pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotation position can be finely grasped by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotation speed.

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

The center portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotary shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. And rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (that is, from top to bottom). Further, on the outer peripheral portion of each drum, a left-turning body belt 32a, a middle-turning body belt 32b, and a right-handing body belt 32c in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are attached, and the same symbol (predetermined in the variable display game The winning combination is established (winning or actuation) if the given symbols are displayed on the window 3 side by side on the activated line. In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the same figure are shown for convenience, and are different from the actual ones: 7 symbols, bar symbols, bell symbols, watermelon symbols and cherries. Designs and the like are generally used. In addition, the spinning belt is generally called a reel tape.

Rotating cylinder sensors 31a, 31b and 31c (not shown) are provided for the stepping motors 30a, 30b and 30c, respectively, and each rotation of the stepping motor returns an index signal of one pulse. Is coming. The main control unit 100 always grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions/symbol) at the reference position (for example, the lowermost position of the window 3) by this index signal and the number of output drive pulse signals. ing.

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

Each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c has a rotating drum band (not shown) in which the left drum pattern, the middle drum pattern, and the right drum pattern are drawn so as to make one round at the outer peripheral portion of each drum. It is attached to.

As shown in the figure, 21 different patterns are drawn on each body belt, and the big bonus symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Yellow 7", "BAR" are activated. ] And various small winning prizes cherries, watermelons, bells, and replays that allow replays to be played. Although not shown in this figure, the "discarded pattern" does not play any role even if it is stopped on the activated line, so that it is not noticeable to the player, for example, "N" is printed in a circle in light gray. Have been done. In other words, the abandoned design is a design that is not involved in winning.

FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 7A and 7B show a state in which the right drum 2c is retracted and controlled in time series.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is a win and the winning combination is internally won, pull-in control for pulling in the symbol of the winning combination on the activated line as much as possible is performed. To do.

For example, in the so-called reach state (or tempai state) in which the symbols “7, 7” are lined up on the activated line diagonally to the right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped after the internal winning of the big bonus, this effective state is effective. When the symbol "7" is located within 4 frames above the line (that is, within 5 frames including the symbol on the activated line), when the right stop button 10c is operated to stop (Fig. 7(A )), the main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol “7” onto the activated line to perform pull-in control for aligning so as to be a combination of “7, 7, 7” (see FIG. 7(B)). ..

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

In the example of FIG. 7, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2c is just above four frames in the ten-pie state, and will be lined up on the effective line as a target of pull-in control. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased or decreased by software control so as to comply with design specifications or legal regulations. When the random number lottery result is a win in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 displays auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control (operation order and The assist information such as operation timing: AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or the voice.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the drum unit. FIGS. 8A and 8B show the right drum 2c.
Shows the state of avoidance control (or kick-off control) in time series.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the winning combination is not achieved (when all winning combinations are not internally won), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the activated line. The avoidance control for not aligning the symbols of the combination (bonus, small combination, replay) is performed.

For example, in the reach state (temple state) in which the symbols “7, 7” are aligned on the activated line diagonally right below the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped without the big bonus combination being internally won, the game is played. When the person operates the stop button 10c by "pushing" with the symbol "7" positioned within one frame from this effective line (for example, it is called "bite pressing". (See A)), the main control unit 100 performs an avoidance control for moving the symbol "7" to at least one destination and forcibly losing it so that "7, 7, 7" are not aligned on the activated line. (See FIG. 8B). The avoidance control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that unwinned small winning symbols do not win. The pull-in control and the avoidance control (kicking control) are performed by the main control unit 100 based on the sliding piece number table created in advance with reference to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, and as necessary. It is controlled by a program.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the index signal, the pattern position data (frame data), the drive pulse signal, and the stop button sensor signal.

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

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

The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and the drive pulse signal is decremented by 1 every 24 pulses. That is, with the index signal as a reference, from there the drive pulse signal is in the range of 1 to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is "21", and the drive pulse signal is in the range of 25 to 48 pulses, the symbol position data is "20", The drive pulse signal is 49 pulses to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is "19",..., The drive pulse signal is 481 pulses to 504 pulses, the symbol position data is "1", and the symbol position data is 21 to 1. Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to "21" after "1".

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

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

FIG. 9D shows a stop button sensor signal output when each stop button is operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “10” (or the pattern number “2”) at the rising time of the stop button sensor signal.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum unit.

As shown in FIG. 10(A), this left drum 2a is rotating in the direction of the arrow (from top to bottom), and the cherry pattern is shown in the upper, middle, or lower row of the three windows 3 shown by the solid lines. When (the lower Chile pattern in FIG. 6) is stopped, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. It should be noted that FIG. 10A shows a state in which the cherry symbols are stopped on the upper stage of the window 3.

When the player performs a variable display game start operation, the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery. As a result, when the upper cherry (cherry 1) is won, the position at which the stop button is operated (timing ), pull-in control of the cherry symbol (see FIG. 9) or avoidance control (see FIG. 10) is performed.

FIG. 10(B) shows a range in which the pull-in control is possible. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the position where the cherry symbol is exactly in the upper row, the main control unit 100 operates the window portion. The cherry symbol is stopped in the upper row of 3 (assuming that the Vita symbol is in the upper row position). It should be noted that in actuality, it takes about 36 ms before stopping, so it is positioned higher by that amount, but for convenience of explanation, this is noted. In addition, since it is specified that the vehicle should stop within 190 ms after the stop operation, four frames may not slip. The data of 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10(A) and 0 overlapping with the cherry symbol indicates the number of sliding symbols, and the main control unit 100 causes the stop calculation process based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information. Then, the sliding frame number table is created so that the player can immediately perform stop control no matter what time and at what timing the stop button unit 10 is operated.

On the other hand, FIG. 10(C) and FIG. 10(D) show a range in which avoidance control and the like are performed, and the main control unit 100 indicates that the cherry symbols are 4 from the upper position even when the upper cherry is won. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position above 4 in FIG. 10A) or a position slightly past the upper position, one of the upper positions or one of the lower positions is operated. Stop the cherry pattern one below and lose. That is, since the middle tier cherry (cherry 2) or the lower tier cherry (cherry 3) has not been won, it is necessary to forcibly stop the cherry symbol outside the window 3.

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

As shown in FIGS. 11(A) and 11(B), assuming that the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are the frame number 8 and the frame number 19 (different from FIG. 6), the upper cherries are inside. If the lowest position of the window portion 3 is used as a measurement reference when the winning is achieved, the main control unit 100 causes the symbol position data “14” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data. "23", or the symbol position data "4" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "1" and the input pulse phase data "23" When the stop button 10a is operated, the cherry symbol is displayed in the upper row. Stop at and win. That is, if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, not only is there a winning probability of 10/21, but if a winning notification is given, a skilled person can push it and win with a probability close to 100%. ..

FIG. 12 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the activated line according to the number of inserted game medals. Generally, when one game medal is inserted, the effective line is only the first line, when two game medals are inserted, the effective lines are the first line, second line, and third line, and when three game medals are inserted, the effective line is In addition to the first line to the third line, all of the fourth line and the fifth line are activated. For example, when three game medals are inserted and the cherry symbol of the two payouts of the left drum 2a is displayed in the window portion 3, if it is the upper row, four (2 pieces×2 lines: the second line and the second line 4 lines), 2 coins (2 coins x 1 line: first line) in the middle stage, and 4 coins (2 coins x 2 line: 3rd line and 5th line) in the lower stage. However, this effective line is a general line that has been adopted conventionally, and recently, as will be described later, there are many one lines and irregular lines.

Further, when the bell symbols for paying out 8 sheets are displayed in line on the effective line of the window portion 3, if only the middle row is 8 sheets (8 sheets×1 line: first line) and the upper row and the diagonally lower right corner. For example, 15 game medals (8 cards×2 lines but MAX 15: the second line and the fourth line) are paid out. In other words, the game media of the payout number stipulated according to the type of winning are paid out in total for the winning amount, but the maximum number of payouts at one time is 15.

In particular, in the current A-type 5-line machine, in the case of a game machine having a plurality of specified numbers from the insertion of game medals to the start lever operation, game medals other than the maximum specified number (1 specified number or 2 specified numbers) If the start lever is pushed while the power is being turned on, the rotating drum rotation device will operate with a specified number other than the maximum specified number (1 specified number or 2 specified numbers). The player wants to play only with the above-mentioned maximum specified number (3 specified numbers), but when the number of inserted cards is 1 or 2, the start lever is mistakenly operated and the specified number of 1 or 2 is specified. May play games. This is because the game with the specified number of 1 or the specified number of 2 has a low bonus probability and does not want to be played.

The following inventions have been made to improve this problem. When the star lever is pressed when the number of inserted games is less than the maximum specified number (1 or 2), the function to carry over the operation of the rotating body rotation device until the next start lever is pressed is added. is there. Also, a function to output a warning sound when the first start lever is pressed is added. With the effects of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a game machine having a plurality of specified numbers from playing less than the maximum specified number.

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

The display production device 11 receives a production command from the sub-control unit 160 and transmits/receives necessary information, a transmission/reception unit 11a, a display production control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), an LCD, an organic EL, an LED and the like. Display panel 11e. In the case of this figure, the display effect control unit 11b is provided with the ROM 11c separately, but there is no problem even if all the video data is stored in the ROM 161. Therefore, the ROM 11c may be considered as a part of the ROM 161.

FIG. 14 is an effect pattern table, which associates effect commands with effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

The effect command is made up of 1-byte long mode data and 1-byte long event data, and is associated with effect pattern data (mainly moving images, but still images) that is effect contents. ..

When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data required for various controls from the main control unit 100 (especially, various data indicating a big hit, a small hit, a replay or a loss of the random number lottery result are included). Before notifying the result of the lottery, an appropriate effect command according to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a receives this effect command and sends it to the display effect control unit 11b.

When the display effect control unit 11b receives the effect command, the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command is displayed by reading the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expanding the data in the RAM 11d, and transmitting the data to the display panel 11e. It is configured to display on screen.

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

When the sub-control unit 160 sends ($Z0$00) as an effect command, for example, the display panel 11e mainly indicates a state where there is no stock of the pseudo bonus or a state where it is difficult to win the pseudo bonus. Display pattern 0" is displayed (see FIG. 15(A)). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($Y0$00) as a production command, the display panel 11e displays a high probability stage indicating a state where there is a stock of pseudo bonus or a high probability state where the pseudo bonus is easy to win. “Night effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, the player expects or longs to display the "night production stage" that mainly indicates a high probability state during the game. However, even if there is no pseudo bonus stock or in a non-high probability state, you can display the "night production stage" or the opposite, if you have a pseudo bonus stock or a high probability state, you can use the "day production stage". It may be displayed. The pseudo bonus is a special game in which the assist function is activated, and the release of the pseudo bonus starts the assist bonus.

Further, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($S0$00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e superimposes "Dracula Castle" which is an image corresponding to "Castle effect pattern 0" on the background screen of the blue sky. It is designed to be displayed (see FIG. 15(A)) or to be superimposed on the background screen of moonlit night (see FIG. 17(B)), after which bats of yellow, red, blue, etc. pop out from Dracula's castle. Then, a notification image corresponding to the winning combination (small winning combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 15C).

When the effect of FIG. 15(B) is developed in multiple stages, it is a precursor effect in which there is a stock of pseudo bonus and the release probability is high, or the expectation of pseudo bonus release is high or confirmed. For example, FIG. 16(A) shows a state in which the outer gate of “Dracula's Castle” is enlarged and the iron gate is about to open. Then, after entering the Dracula Castle, the door expands (see FIG. 16B), the door is gradually opened (see FIG. 16C), and the inside of the gorgeous “Dracula Castle” is displayed (FIG. 16). (D)). After that, it develops into a battle between the protagonist and the Count Vampire Dracula, and if the protagonist wins, the pseudo bonus stock will be confirmed and the release of the pseudo bonus will be confirmed.

From the state where the normal screen at night in FIG. 17A (the same as FIG. 15B) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is enlarged, and the butler of the character screams “Orya”. Along with the sound effect "Tirororororone," the character of the main character appears from the tomb hole in the center of the screen that was dug up (see FIG. 17(B)), and the character "BONUS" that means "big hit" is displayed ( 17(C) (see FIG. 17C) to obtain a premium effect. All of these display effects are also executed by receiving a control command and event data from the main control unit 100 and outputting the effect command according to the program by the sub control unit 160.

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

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

In the case of the spinning drum type game machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. This random number value is such that all the values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are randomly generated in one cycle (about 6.5 ms) without fail. FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (initial state or non-RT state) in which the probability of loss is high, and when the main control unit 100 makes an internal lottery in accordance with the timing at which the start lever 9 is operated. If the random value is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, this internal lottery is to pick up (extract) only one random value at the time of the start operation, and compare it with the lottery table to determine the winning combination.

Similarly, a regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1+1 to m2, a cherry in the range of random numbers m2+1 to m3, a watermelon in the range of random numbers m3+1 to m4, and a bell in the range of random numbers m4+1 to m5. And, the replay is won when the random number value is in the range of m5+1 to m6, while the replay is lost when the random number value is in the range of m6+1 to m7.

Usually, these numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations (game management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about 1/400 and the RB winning probability is 1/300. The winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the winning probability of Bell is about 1/6, and the winning probability of replay is 1/7.3. Although BB and RB win independently, they may win at the same time as a rare role.

On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replay state (RT state), and the winning range of the replay is widened by α in the replay time, while the range of the loss is narrowed by α. As a result, the winning probability of the replay is set to about "1/2". As a result, the probability of winning a replay corresponding to a three-card dividend is significantly increased, while the probability of losing is reduced, so that the expected payout value of game medals is significantly improved or increased during the replay time. .. Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing or decreasing this α value.

Although a detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery tables 2... lottery tables 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the inserted medals (regulated number). Selects a lottery table according to the stage set value set by the stage setting unit 150 and the number of inserted medals, and executes a bonus game and an internal lottery of a plurality of small wins in the variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally lottery table 1 <lottery table 2 <... <lottery table 6, so the player pursues a high setting table. However, if it is a machine for exclusive use of three coins, a lottery table for one coin is not necessary. In the lottery table 1 to the lottery table 6, the number of cherries, watermelons, strong bells, and special replays, which are generally called rare roles, are set to be the same (that is, the winning probability is the same). It is a common winning probability combination, and when the common winning probability combination is won, the main control unit 100 does not end the advantageous game as the advantageous section being executed.

Specifically, in the normal section, the main control unit 100 performs the special zone started by the decision to shift to the advantageous section and the end lottery of the advantageous section such as ART regardless of the winning combination (see the role lottery result). No)), for example, the end lottery (uniform end lottery) is executed with a probability of 1/2, and in the case of failure, the advantageous section continues. On the other hand, in the case of winning the end, the main control unit 100 decides to end the advantageous section, but at that time, referring to the winning lottery result, if the common winning probability winning combination is won, the end decision is invalid ( Cancel). As another method, the main control unit 100 refers to the winning combination lottery result, and when the common winning probability combination is won, the main control unit 100 continues the advantageous section without executing the uniform end drawing, but the common winning probability combination is If the player has not won, the uniform end lottery is executed. If the player has not won, the advantageous section is continued. On the other hand, if the player has won, the main control unit 100 ends the advantageous section.

For example, assuming that the specialization zone (advantageous section) is 10 games, the specialization zone continues for 10 games, and even if the fall is decided with a probability of ½ in the 11th game, a rare role And when the push order bell (common winning probability combination) is won, it does not fall, but it usually falls when replaying or losing is pulled. Similarly, assuming that the high-probability zone (advantageous section) is 20 games, the high-probability zone continues for 20 games, and falls in the next 21st game when the winning combination of the rare role and the push bell (common winning probability role) is won. The game moves to the next game without a lottery, but if a normal replay or loss is drawn, a falling lottery is conducted, and in the case of a failure, the advantageous section is continued, while at the time of the termination winning, the main control unit 100 is advantageous. End the section.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the advantageous zone processing.

With reference to FIG. 51(A), if the main control unit 100 wins the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, the game of the advantageous section is executed in step S200, and whether or not the end lottery condition is satisfied in step S205. If not established, the process proceeds to step S200, while if established, the end lottery is executed in step S210. In step S215, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ending condition is satisfied. If not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S200, while if satisfied, it is determined in step S220 that the common winning probability combination is won. It is determined whether or not, and if the player has won, the process proceeds to step S200, while if not, the process ends.

Referring to FIG. 51(B), when the main control unit 100 wins the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, it executes the advantageous section game in step S250, and determines whether or not the end lottery condition is satisfied in step S255. If it is not established, the process proceeds to step S250. If it is established, it is determined at step S260 whether or not the common winning probability combination is won, and if it is won, the process proceeds to step S250. On the other hand, if not won, the process proceeds to step S265. The main control unit 100 executes the end lottery in step S265, determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied in step S270, moves to step S250 if not satisfied, and ends if it is satisfied.

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

The BB (big bonus) is a winning combination name in the case where the "red 7" BB symbol, the "blue 7" BB symbol, and the "yellow 7" BB symbol are aligned on the activated line. Flag 1 is set in the flag area, and when these symbols are lined up, the number of medals acquired is 0, and the player enters the big bonus game (BB1 game to BB3 game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and finishes after paying out more than 359 cards. To do.

RB (regular bonus) is an RB design of "red 7" "red 7" "BAR", an RB design of "blue 7" "blue 7" "BAR", of "yellow 7" "yellow 7" "BAR" It is a role name when RB symbols are lined up on the activated line. When internal winning, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and when these symbols are lined up, the number of medals acquired is 0, and the regular bonus game (RB game: character product). The operation of the continuous operation device) and the payout of more than 119 sheets ends. Note that these accessory continuous actuating devices may be either first-class special effects or second-class special effects, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications. As will be described later, a model called an RT machine predetermines a high-probability game in which a winning probability of a re-playing combination is won at a probability higher than a predetermined probability when a bonus game started by winning a bonus combination is finished. It can be executed a specified number of times. Further, in this RT machine, when a specific symbol is displayed in a high-probability game, it is possible to execute a high-probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination has changed a predetermined number of times.

When the cherry symbol stops on the activated line of the left drum, one medal is won per activated line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, the number is one if the middle stage of the left drum is stopped, but if the upper line or the lower stage is two, the number of effective lines is two, and the total payout is two. When the watermelon symbols are aligned on the activated line, 5 medals are won. When the bell symbols are aligned on the activated line, 8 medals are won.

When the replay combination is internally won, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and any replay operation symbol is always aligned on the activated line (also referred to as a winning of the replay combination). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, the re-game without medals is activated, and the player operates the start lever 9 to re-play and lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing of lowering the flag is arbitrary.

FIG. 46 is a main part of the configuration diagram of the transition replay combination and the game state transition diagram (RT state) of the RT machine, and a part of the RT state is omitted.

RT0 of FIG. 46(B) is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination (re-play combination) has not changed, and the initial state (from the game immediately after the stage setting value is reset) It is also referred to as an “initial replay state”), and the normal game (general game) can be started. The probability of winning a replay in a general game (replay probability) is about 1/7.3. When BB1 (Big Bonus 1 of the actual bonus) is internally won in the normal game and brought into the carry-over state, the replay probability is about 1/3 and the BB1 is internally won. The BB1 operation pattern (red 7, red 7, red 7) can be displayed to start the BB1 bonus game, and the BB1 game exceeds the specified number of 359 cards (360 cards or more) and the BB1 bonus game is paid out. Ends. When this BB1 bonus game is over, the RT1 state is entered, and 25 games (predetermined number) of high-probability games can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the initial state is entered and the normal game is started. It will be possible. In this RT1 state, a lottery including at least a non-fluctuating replay combination (also referred to as a “normal replay combination”) that does not change the RT state and a first transition replay combination (transition rep A_1 in FIG. 46(A)) as a replay combination To be done. The first transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1 and RPLY2 are simultaneously elected. When the normal replay symbol (in FIG. 46(A), REP, REP, and REP) is displayed on the activated line, RPLY1 becomes a winning (actuation). When a specific transitional design (blue seven, rep, marked as rip in FIG. 46(A)) is displayed on the activated line, RPLY2 becomes a prize (operation). When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, the main control unit 100 changes the probability that the re-play combination will be won as the RT4 state, and the RT game (high probability game) of 50 games (predetermined number of times). ) Is executable. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the re-gaming combination is won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed. For example, when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the 20th game in the RT1 state, the next game is in the RT4 state, and RT games of 50 games can be played, resulting in high probability games of 70 games. However, if the real bonus is won in the RT game on the way, the RT4 state is ended. Similarly, when the real bonus is won in the RT1 game on the way, the RT1 state is ended.

When BB2 (the big bonus 2 of the actual bonus) is internally won and brought into the carry-over state in the normal game, the replay probability is about 1/3 and the BB2 is internally won. When the operation symbol of BB2 (blue 7, blue 7, blue 7) is displayed, the bonus game of BB2 can be started, and the bonus game of BB2 is ended by paying out over the specified number of 359 cards. When the bonus game of BB2 is finished, the RT2 state is entered and the high-probability game of 25 games can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the initial state is entered and the normal game can be started. In this RT2 state, at least a non-variable replay combination that does not change the RT state and a second transition replay combination (transition rep A_2 in FIG. 46(A)) are randomly selected as replay combinations. The second transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY3 are simultaneously won, but the operation symbol of RPLY3 is not displayed. When the normal replay symbol is displayed on the activated line, RPLY1 is won. When a specific transition pattern is displayed on the activated line, RPLY2 is won. When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 changes the probability that the re-gaming combination is won to be in the RT4 state, and enables the RT game of 50 games (high probability game) to be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the re-gaming combination is won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed.

Although not shown in the figure, when BB3 (the big bonus 3 of the actual bonus) is internally won and brought into a carry-over state in the base game, the replay probability is about ⅓, and the BB3 is internally won. When the operation symbol of BB3 (yellow 7, yellow 7, yellow 7) is displayed, the bonus game of BB3 can be started, and the bonus game of BB3 is finished by paying out more than the specified number of 359 cards. When the bonus game of BB3 is finished, the RT3 state is entered, and the high-probability game of 25 games can be executed. When the game result of 25 games is obtained, the initial state is entered and the normal game can be started. In this RT3 state, at least a non-variable replay combination that does not change the RT state and a third transition replay combination (transition rep A_3 in FIG. 46(A)) are selected as replay combinations. The second transition replay combination is a replay combination in which RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY4 are simultaneously won, but the operation symbol of RPLY4 is not displayed. When the normal replay symbol is displayed on the activated line, RPLY1 is won. When a specific transition pattern is displayed on the activated line, RPLY2 is won. When a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT2 state, the main control unit 100 changes the probability that the re-gaming combination is won to be in the RT4 state, and enables the RT game of 50 games (high probability game) to be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability that the re-gaming combination is won even if the normal replay symbol is displayed.

The point is that, in the RT1 state, the first transitional replay combination is won by lottery as the transitional replay combination, but the second transitional replay combination and the third transitional replay combination are not selected because they are not drawn. Similarly, in the RT2 state, the second transition replay combination is won by lottery as the transition replay combination, but the first transition replay combination and the third transition replay combination are not drawn because they are not drawn. In addition, in the RT3 state, the third transitional replay combination is won by lottery as the transitional replay combination, but the first transitional replay combination and the second transitional replay combination are not drawn because they are not drawn.

47 to 50 are schematic diagrams showing the symbol display state of the windows in time series.

In the main control unit 100, the first transition replay combination is internally won in the RT1 state, and by the reverse pressing operation (specific operation) of the stop button unit 10, a specific transition pattern is controlled to be displayed on the activated line, and the operation symbol Is displayed, the RPLY2 is won. The same applies to the case where the second transitional replay combination is internally won in the RT2 state and the case where the third transitional replay combination is internally won in the RT3 state, but the main control unit 100 changes the stop control in each state, thereby making it blue. The drawing range of 7 symbols is made different.

FIG. 47(A) shows a state in which one of the first transition replay combination to the third transition replay combination is internally elected and all reel drums are rotating, and right stop is performed by the first stop operation (first operation). This shows that the button 10c is operated and the replay symbol is displayed on the first line of the activated lines. FIG. 47B shows that the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation (next operation), and the replay symbol is displayed on the first line of the activated lines.

In FIG. 47(C), the left stop button 10a is operated by the third stop operation (the last operation), the blue 7 symbol cannot be drawn in, the replay symbol is displayed on the first line of the activated line, and RPLY1 is displayed. It indicates that the prize has been won. In the state of FIG. 47(A), when the left stop button 10a is operated by the second stop operation and the middle stop button 10b is operated by the third stop operation, RPLY1 is won and the main control unit 100 Stop control is performed so that RPLY2 does not win. FIG. 47(D) shows that the left stop button 10a is operated at the timing when the blue 7 symbol is drawn in by the third stop operation, the blue 7 symbol is displayed on the first line of the activated line, and RPLY2 is won. ing. The main control unit 100 changes the timing (range of number of frames or pull-in range) at which the blue 7 symbol can be drawn in, depending on the first transition replay combination to the third transition replay combination.

In FIG. 48(A), the first transition replay combination is internally won, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the first line of the effective line is shown. Two replay symbols are displayed on, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 48(B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The watermelon pattern 7 is located on the first line and shows the state in which the bitterness can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 48(B), the main control unit 100 controls the No. 5 position located above the maximum withdrawal range of 4 frames by the 5 frame control. The blue 7 design of 3 is drawn in and stopped on the first line (see FIG. 48(C)). That is, No. If the blue 7 pattern of 3 is within 0 to 4 frames, pull it in on the first line. In addition, No. Do not stop the replay pattern of 5.

In FIG. 49(A), the second shift replay combination is internally won, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the first line of the effective line is displayed. Two replay symbols are displayed on, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 49(B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The red 7 symbol of 4 is located on the first line and shows the state where the bitterness can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 49(B), the main control unit 100 displays the No. The blue 7 symbol of 3 is drawn on the first line and stopped (see FIG. 49(C)). That is, No. If the blue 7 pattern of 3 is within 0 to 1 frame, it is drawn onto the first line, while in other cases, for example, No. Pull in the replay pattern of 1.

In FIG. 50(A), the third shift replay combination is internally won, the right stop button 10c is operated by the first stop operation, the middle stop button 10b is operated by the second stop operation, and the first line of the effective line is shown. Two replay symbols are displayed on, indicating that only the left drum 2a is rotating. In FIG. 50(B), the left drum 2a is rotating, and No. The blue 7 pattern of 3 is located on the first line and shows the state where the bitterness can be stopped. When the left stop button 10a is operated in the state of FIG. 50(B), the main control unit 100 causes the main control unit 100 located on the first line to be No. The blue 7 design of 3 is drawn in on the first line and stopped (see FIG. 50(C)). That is, No. While the blue 7 symbol of 3 is 0 frame (bita stop position), it is drawn in on the first line, while in other cases, for example, No. Pull in the replay pattern of 1. That is, the main control unit 100, when executing the control to display a specific transition symbol (blue 7 symbol), the movement range of at least one spinning drum, the first transition re-gaming combination and the second transition re-gaming combination. Since it is made different by, it is possible for the player to change the difficulty level of pressing. Similarly, it is different for the third transition re-gaming combination.

Next, the basic operation of the spinning drum type gaming machine configured as described above will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

First, in the state in which the spinning drum type game machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode is "ON state" when the stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, and the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is " It is assumed that “OFF” and the lowest step setting value is “1”.

On the gaming hall side, when the front door of the rotating type gaming machine main body 1 is opened and the power switch 28c is turned on before the game is played by the player, power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, stop setting flag "1", step setting value "1" stored in ROM 101 and initial value of control data are written to RAM 102) Then, the sub control unit 160 sets the warning mode to the "on state", and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

In this state, it is assumed that the gaming hall side intends to change the setting of the payout rate in this setting state due to a grand opening, a newly opened store, or an event.

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

An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the rotating type gaming machine main body 1 to turn off the power switch 28c once, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a, and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 2). Setting key switch (see the enlarged view) and turning on the power switch 28c again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 executes the steps. In S110, it is determined whether the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state.

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

In the setting change mode of step S120, the game hall side inputs the stage setting value "6" with the highest payout rate before allowing the player to play, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and the setting key switch When 28a is turned off, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the setting value to "6", and again performs necessary processing such as initial check and initial setting of the hardware. However, the number of times the start lever 9 is hit (the number of times of operation) is stored, the set value is determined, and a part or all of a plurality of RAM areas is cleared according to the number of times, and the cleared RAM area is initialized. The necessary processing may be performed, and the method will be described below.

FIG. 44 is a memory map. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the setting change device.

The ROM area of the main control unit 100 is from address 0000h to EFFFh, and the used area (including unused area) is from address 0000h to 2FFFh, and thereafter it is an unused area. The RAM area of the main control unit 100 is from address F000h to FFFFh, the area in use is from address F000h to F1FFh, and thereafter it is an unused area. The ROM area includes a program area for storing a main program for operating the main control unit 100, a plurality of data areas, a plurality of program management areas, and an unused area. The RAM area is composed of a plurality of used RAM areas 1 to used RAM area N for temporarily storing data necessary for proceeding with the game, a stack area and an unused area. In the conventional gaming machine, when changing the setting, the setting key is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value is determined with the setting button, the setting lever is hit once, and then the setting key is turned off, the setting is fixed and predetermined. The RAM area that has been deleted is cleared. The RAM area to be cleared is determined for each gaming machine, the hall manager cannot select it, and in some cases, even if it is desired to completely initialize it due to a trouble or the like, it may not be possible in the setting change processing. .. To solve this, the RAM area to be cleared is made different depending on the number of times the start lever is pressed, so that the convenience in the hall is improved. That is, in the present invention, the RAM area to be cleared can be changed according to the number of times the start lever is pressed in the setting change operation.

For example, if the number of times the start lever is hit is one, only the set value is changed, and the game state and the like can inherit all the data before the setting change. If the number of hits is two, only the setting value change and instruction function parameters are cleared (data is rewritten to 0) and initialized, and other data can be taken over from those before the setting change. If the number of hits is 3, the setting value is changed, the instruction function parameter is cleared, and the game state (RT state, bonus, carry-over flag) is cleared and initialized, and other data can inherit the settings before the change. it can. If the number of hits is four, complete initialization (that is, the same state as when each ROM and RAM is mounted, that is, the same as the so-called factory shipment) can be performed. Further, if the RAM to be cleared is further divided into small pieces, it becomes possible to perform initial setting as necessary.

The main controller 100 loads the current setting value from the memory (RAM area) in step S300, and displays the value in step S310. The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the start lever 9 has been operated in step S320, and proceeds to step S350 if operated and proceeds to step S330 if not operated. If the change switch (setting button) is operated in step S330, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the set value in step S340 and displays the value in step S310, while if not operated, in step S320. Move to.

The main control unit 100 stores the number of times the start lever 9 has been operated in step S350, waits for the setting switch to change from the ON state to the OFF state in step S360, and when it changes to the OFF state, the set value changed in step S370. Is set (stored) in the RAM. The main control unit 100 clears (initializes) some or all of the plurality of RAM areas determined according to the number of operations N stored in step S380, and initializes the RAM area cleared in step S390. , Exit this subroutine.

Now, returning to FIG. 20, when the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to set the display of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 outputs ($Y0 ($01) is transmitted to the display effect device 11. As a result, on the display panel 11e, a "night production pattern 1" including a full moon, a Dracula castle, and a graveyard screen in the night sky is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

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

When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, it determines whether the player has inserted the required number of game medals for the game by the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140, and when a predetermined number has been inserted. In step S160, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 to wait for a medal insertion operation while looping each step.

In particular, when the star lever is pressed when the number of inserted game medals is less than the maximum specified number (one or two), the operation of the rotating body rotation device is carried over until the next start lever is pressed. You can do it as well. Also, when the start lever is pushed for the first time, "beep, blip" is output as a light warning sound. That is, when the start means is operated while the maximum bet number is set for one game, the main control unit 100 accepts the operation and executes the game. However, when the start means is operated while the bet number smaller than the maximum bet number is set, the main control unit 100 accepts the operation and waits for the execution of the game (outputs a warning sound). Alternatively, if the start means is operated again during the standby, the operation is accepted again and the game is executed. This makes it possible to prevent a gaming machine having a plurality of specified numbers from playing less than the maximum specified number.

After shifting to step S160, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game, and if so, shifts to step S170 while starting it. If not, the process returns to step S130, and waits while looping each step until the start operation is performed.

The main control unit 100 executes the main processing of the variable display game in step S170, performs random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). The lottery table is compared to determine whether or not an internal win has been made (see the description of FIG. 18).

The main control unit 100 transmits the lottery result command and the game start signal to the sub control unit 160, rotates the drum units 2 all at once, and displays the plural numbers displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The variable display game is started in which the symbol is changed at a predetermined speed.

As described in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the main control unit 100 allows each player to operate the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button unit 10 for each symbol row (rolling belt). When is stopped, the pull-in control for aligning the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the activated line and the avoidance control for not aligning the symbols on the contrary are performed. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the production lottery of whether or not to perform the production display on the display production device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. Then, the player is notified of a lottery result of a big hit (bonus winning), a small win, a replay or a loss according to the operation of the stop button section 10. The main control unit 100 executes the stop control with reference to the sliding frame number table.

In each variable display game of the general game, the main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination is achieved when predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on the activated line of the window 3, and the payout table stored in the ROM 161 (see FIG. 19). According to the above), a game medal is paid out from the medal payout device 18 and paid out from the medal payout exit 16 for a payout that is added as a credit or exceeds the storage upper limit value.

In addition, in the big bonus game (BB game) in which three reds 7 are gathered, the BB game mode is ended when the winning device continuous operation device is activated and the number of acquired images exceeds 360. Further, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7 symbols are gathered, the RB game mode is ended when the winning character continuous operation device operates and the number of acquired images exceeds 120. ..

Then, when the game main processing of step S170 ends, the main control unit 100 returns to step S130 and repeats the processing sequentially.

Next, the operation of the spinning drum type game machine basically configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, the flowchart and the like. In particular, a spinning drum type game machine in which the winning probability of replay varies and which is equipped with an actual bonus and an assist bonus (ART, third bonus, pseudo bonus, etc.) will be described.

FIG. 21 is a pattern layout of the drum.

Each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c has a rotating drum band (not shown) in which the left drum pattern, the middle drum pattern, and the right drum pattern are drawn so as to make one round at the outer peripheral portion of each drum. It is attached to.

Each of the bodice belts has a different arrangement of patterns (red seven design, jewel design, BAR design, bell design, cherry design, watermelon 1 design, watermelon 2 design, replay 1 design, replay 2 design, replay 3 design 10 21 types are arranged.

FIG. 22 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of inserted game medals (FIG. 22 ( See A)). However, in all the games (normal games, assist games, bonus games, etc.), description will be made assuming that the specified number is three.

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

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

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

(1) Bonus 1 (feature continuous actuating device related to the second type special accessory): left drum 2a (replay 1/replay 2/replay 3), middle drum 2b (BAR/jewel/cherry), right drum When 2c (Replay 1) is stopped on the activated line, the number of acquisitions is 0 and bonus 1 is given after that (2 types BB1 is activated. Operation symbol 1). Similarly, (replay 1/replay 2/replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (replay 2/replay 3) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR/jewels/watermelon 1) on the right drum 2c are stopped on the activated line. (Operating pattern 2), or left drum 2a (cherry/watermelon 2), middle drum 2b (BAR/jewels/cherry), right drum 2c (BAR/jewels/watermelon 1) on the effective line When stopped (operation pattern 3), bonus 1 is awarded. The bonus 1 has a winning probability of 1/350, for example, and ends when the prescribed number of inserted games in the bonus 1 exceeds 3 and the number of payouts exceeds 180. The bonus 1 is internally won in the lottery, and the bonus 1 flag is set, so that the bonus 1 can be won, but the bonus 1 is always won simultaneously with either the small role or the replay role. You cannot win the prize.

If the bonus 1 is internally won and the prize cannot be won, the carry-on state in which the bonus 1 is internally won after the next game is brought. The bonus 1 is a penetration type 2 BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning, the operation (winning), or the operation of the bonus 1 ends. In the carry-over state of Bonus 1, when the internal lottery fails (pure loss), the bonus operation symbol is always drawn in to win the prize (100% drawn in). In particular, if the push order small win is won in the carry-over state of bonus 1, and the operation order is wrong, the inhibiting small win wins with a probability of about 2/3, while the bonus operation symbol has a probability of about 1/3. Is displayed. That is, when the bonus 1 and the push order small winning combination are simultaneously elected, one of the small winning combinations constituting the winning combination is won, or the bonus 1 is winning.

(2) Middle stage bell: This is the role name when the bell symbols are stopped in line on the effective line of each drum, and the number of obtained coins is 14.

(3) Lower right bell: For example, when the left drum 2a (replay 2), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (replay 1) are stopped on the same line, the bell pattern goes down to the right. It is displayed and the bell at the bottom right wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is 14.

(4) Upper stage watermelon: For example, when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (replay 2), and the right drum 2c (cherry) are stopped on the same line, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the upper stage. Watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is one.

(5) Lower right watermelon: For example, when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (watermelon 1), and the right drum 2c (cherry) are stopped on the same line, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the right downhill. And the lower right watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is one.

(6) Double cherries (weak cherries): For example, the second drum (BAR) on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (bell) stop on the right line when they stop. Two cherry symbols are displayed in the ascending order and two cherries are won. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is two.

(7) Triple cherries (strong cherries): For example, when the second drum (BAR) on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (watermelon 2) are stopped on the same line, Three cherry symbols are displayed to the right and three consecutive cherries will be won. The number of medals that can be obtained is two. Note that (white seven) may stop on the right drum 2c.

(8) Middle tier cherry: For example, when the third drum (cherry) on the left drum 2a, the second (BAR) on the middle drum 2b, and the first (bell) on the right drum 2c are stopped on the same line, The middle-tier cherry wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is two. It is possible to display all three BAR symbols on the right side. The middle row cherry character is a trigger for the freeze lottery, and when the winning is won, the freeze effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed and the pseudo bonus is immediately released.

(9) Premier role: For example, when the left drum 2a (jewels), the middle drum 2b (jewels), and the right drum 2c (jewels) are stopped on the activated line, the premier role is won. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is 14. This premier role is a special role in which multiple pseudo bonuses are won, and the pseudo bonus is immediately released.

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

(11) Normal replay: This is the role name when the replay symbols (replays 1 to 3) for each drum are aligned on the activated line. No medals are obtained for this, but with the number of bets in the game maintained. You can play the next game. It is also effective to arrange the games consecutively after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is not established. The effect of automatically inserting medals before the start of the game is performed, and the next game can be played by the player operating the start lever 9. When the normal replay is independently won in the random number lottery, the RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and the replay symbol is always displayed. From the appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in a horizontal line in the center. The replay probability does not change even if the operation pattern of the replay A is displayed.

(12) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, when the left drum 2a (jewel), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line, On the other hand, no medals are obtained, but the next game can be played while maintaining the bet number of the game. From the appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in a straight line in the upper row. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won in the random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 1 is activated to change the re-game probability, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (so-called fall replay). Similarly, as a re-game that shifts to the RT1 state, there is a lower-stage replay in which the replay symbols are aligned in the lower-stage straight line.

(13) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): It is a role name when the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (replay), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the activated line. On the other hand, no medals are obtained, but the next game can be played while maintaining the bet number of the game. From the appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in a straight line to the upper right. RT2 transition replay is internally won in the random number lottery, and when this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 2 is activated and the re-game probability changes to about 2/3, and the state shifts to the RT2 state.

(14) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, it is a role name when the left drum 2a (watermelon 2), the middle drum 2b (cherry), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the activated line. On the other hand, no medals are obtained, but the next game can be played with the bet number of the game maintained. From the appearance, the replay pattern is displayed in a V shape. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won in the random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 3 is activated and the re-game probability changes to about 2/3, and the state shifts to the RT3 state.

(15) Other replays: For example, (replay) on the left drum 2a, (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and (watermelon) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line, but the replay pattern is displayed as if it was dropped. There is a chance replay. In addition, the left drum 2a (bell), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the activated line, the bonus replay 1 in which the red seven symbols are displayed in the lower right direction, and the left There is a bonus replay 2 in which the drum 2a (cherry), the middle drum 2b (red seven), the right drum 2c (watermelon) are aligned on the activated line, and the BAR symbols are displayed in a straight line in the upper stage. When the big bonus is won as the pseudo bonus, the bonus replay 1 is displayed, and when the regular bonus is won, the bonus replay 2 is displayed. In other words, when the pseudo bonus is won, it is instructed to aim for the red seven symbol by reversely pressing, and when the right drum 2c and the middle drum 2b are stopped, both bonus replay 1 and bonus replay 2 are in the tempe state, and the final operation. When the left drum 2a is stopped, either the bonus replay 1 or the bonus replay 2 is won. In addition, in (11) normal replay to (15) other replays, a plurality of types of replay combinations are simultaneously elected, and in particular, a predetermined replay combination is selected according to the operation order. This is called push order replay.

(16) Koboshi (1 to m) of the small push order (push order bell): A special pattern (falling pattern) that is displayed on the activated line when the bell combination is missed by the small push order. , When one of the special symbols is displayed, the replay probability changes, and the state shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (jewel) are displayed on the activated line (display of the falling pattern), the game state shifts to the RT1 state ( Others are omitted). The main control unit 100 collectively manages the push order small combination and the push order replay as a group combination (or a push order group combination), and during the non-AT (when the assist function is not activated), the push order small combination. Alternatively, whichever of the push-order replays internally wins, information that the group combination has won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. The main control unit 100 transmits the winning combination information to the sub-control unit 160 after the second stop operation, and the sub-control unit 160 produces an effect based on the winning combination information.

24 and 25 are combination tables (simultaneous winning patterns of small winning combinations) of condition devices for a small winning combination in pressing order (middle first or right first).

The push order small win always wins the bell small win (middle bell or lower right bell) when the operation order of the stop button section 10 (press order of the stop button section 10) is correct, while it is incorrect. There is a case where one of the multiple small wins of multiple types that is simultaneously won is awarded and a case where one of the multiple Koboshi eyes (the missing pattern of the bell small win) is displayed. It is a small role. Since this push order small win is a prize of 3×1/2, it can be said to be a 6-choice small win (1/6 winning small win).

In the push order bell 1, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the correct correct second stop operation is the push order small win of the left stop button 10a. There are 9 kinds of push order bell 1-1 to push order bell 1-9 in the push order bell 1, so that the player does not drop one role by seeing the result (stop pattern) of each reel. , The stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the design. Pushing order Bell 1 is a 2 times pressing order type pushing order small win, which aims to win the prize, the first small win (bell win: FRU2) with the most dividends, and the purpose of inhibiting the winning of the first small win. A plurality of types of second small wins that make up the second small win group (in this case, six types of single small wins (FRU11 to FRU16: replay 2-BAR-BAR,..., Replay 1-jewel-watermelon 1), and A third small role (FRU3: either (cherry/watermelon 2) on the left drum, bell on the middle drum, or (replay 1/watermelon 2) on the right drum for the purpose of inhibiting the winning of the first small role. Small wins that can be won in four types of symbol combination display) are simultaneously elected (see push order bell 1-1 in Fig. 25.) In the case where the first stop operation is an incorrect answer, either One symbol is stopped, and there is a possibility that only two 2nd small wins out of 6 2nd small wins will be won.For the 3rd small win, the first stop operation is correct and the second stop operation is If the answer is incorrect, the prize will always be awarded, but it may be missed at the timing of the third stop operation.The first winning combination is also called a specific winning combination, a target winning combination, or a winning winning winning combination.

In the push order bell 2, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the correct correct second stop operation is the right order stop button 10c. The push order bell 2 has nine types, the push order bell 2-1 to the push order bell 2-9. Therefore, like the push order bell 1, the player sees the result (stopping pattern) of each reel 1 It is not possible to operate the stop button portion 10 aiming at the design so as not to lose the single hand. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push-order bell 1 is cited.

In the push order bell 3, the right stop button 10c is the first stop operation that is the correct answer, and the second stop operation that is the correct answer is the press order small win of the left stop button 10a. Since there are nine types of push order bell 3-1 to push order bell 3-9, push order bell 3 is similar to push order bell 1, so that the player sees the result (stop pattern) of each reel 1 It is not possible to operate the stop button portion 10 aiming at the design so as not to lose the single hand. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push-order bell 1 is cited.

In the push order bell 4, the right stop button 10c is the first stop operation that is the correct answer, and the second stop operation that is the correct answer is the small press order of the middle stop button 10b. Since there are nine types of push order bell 4-1 to push order bell 4-9 in the push order bell 4, like the push order bell 1, the player looks at the result (stop pattern) of each reel to see 1 It is not possible to operate the stop button unit 10 aiming at the design so as not to drop the single hand. Hereinafter, the same explanation as that of the push-order bell 1 is cited. In addition, there are 9 types of 3 choice bells (1st left push order bell) that wins when the first stop operation is correct, and the left push order bell wins and presses middle or right. In this case, if the bell small win is dropped and the texture is displayed, the process moves to RT1, but since FRU3 and FRU4 of push order bell 1 to push order bell 4 do not win, the explanation with the drawing is omitted. In other words, the push-order bell combination is essentially a 5-choice bell combination in which the winning order for winning the prize is made.

FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the windows in time series.

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

FIG. 26A shows a state in which all the drum parts 2 are rotating from top to bottom. When the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop button 10b in the correct operation sequence in the state of FIG. 26(A), the main control unit 100 refers to the slide frame number table and sets the corresponding slide frame number data. Based on this, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed to pull the bell symbol into the effective line (simply, the drum unit 2 is moved by the number of sliding frames). FIG. 26B). In the state of FIG. 26(B), the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the left stop button 10a in the correct operation sequence, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and, based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, 0 to 4 frames. The left drum 2a is stopped in the range of and the control for pulling the bell symbol into the effective line is performed (see FIG. 26C). In the state of FIG. 26(C), the FRU 2 is in a temporary state. The main control unit 100 creates the sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the right stop button 10c in the correct operation sequence is operated by the third stop operation, The control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and performs pulling control of the bell symbol to the effective line (Fig. 26(D)).

FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series. However, since FIGS. 27A and 27B are the same as FIGS. 26A and 26B, duplicate description will be omitted.

The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation in the state of FIG. 27B in which the first stop operation is the correct answer, and the player stops the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation sequence. When the second stop operation is performed, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and the watermelon 2 pattern. Alternatively, stop control for pulling one of the replay 1 symbols into the activated line is performed (see FIG. 27C). In the state of FIG. 27(C), the FRU 3 is in a temporary state. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the left stop button 10a may be operated. When the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the left drum 2a in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and sets either the cherry symbol or the watermelon 2 symbol to the effective line. Control for pulling in is performed (see FIG. 27D). In the above example, if the first stop operation is correct, either FRU2 or FUL3 will always win, but by arranging the FRU3 symbols at intervals of 5 frames or more, FUL3 may be missed. You can also

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

When the player performs the first stop operation of the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation sequence in the state of FIG. 28(A), the main control unit 100 refers to the slide frame number table and refers to the corresponding slide frame number. Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed so that any one of the BAR symbol, the jewel symbol and the watermelon 1 symbol is always drawn into the effective line (FIG. 28(B )reference). In this case, since the BAR symbol is stopped on the activated line, there is a possibility that only one of FRU11 or FRU14 will win at this point. In the state of FIG. 28(B), the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation on the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, left in the range of 0 to 4 frames. The drum 2a is stopped, and if there is a replay 2 symbol within the pull-in range, control for pulling the symbol to the effective line is performed (see FIG. 28(C)). In the state of FIG. 28C, both the FRU 11 and the FRU 14 are in tempo. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the middle stop button 10b, the main control is performed. The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the middle drum 2b in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and draws either the BAR symbol or the jewel symbol to the effective line. Control is performed (see FIG. 28D). On the other hand, when neither the BAR symbol nor the jewel symbol can be drawn into the effective line, the depression order of the small push order is displayed (not shown). In addition, if the push order small winning combination is lost in a state where the bonus 1 is internally won (carry-over state), the bonus 1 is won. That is, the state of FIG. 28C in the inside of the bonus 1 is a state in which both the inhibiting small winning combination and the bonus 1 are in tempo.

FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the windows in time series. However, since FIG. 29(A) is the same as FIG. 26(A), duplicate description will be omitted.

When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop button 10a in the incorrect operation sequence in the state of FIG. 29A, the main control unit 100 refers to the slide frame number table, and the corresponding slide frame number data. Based on the above, the middle drum 2b is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control for pulling any one of Replay 1 symbol, Replay 2 symbol or Replay 3 symbol to the effective line is performed (FIG. 29 (B )reference). In this case, since the Replay 3 symbol is stopped on the activated line, only FRU12 or FRU15 may be won at this point. In the state of FIG. 29B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c may be operated. There is. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop button 10b, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, the left drum 2a in the range of 0 to 4 frames. Is stopped, and if there is a BAR symbol or a jewel symbol within the pull-in range, control for pulling the symbol to the effective line is performed. When it is operated, there is no BAR symbol or jewel symbol within 4 frames, so the 15th cherry symbol is stopped on the activated line in order to display the comb pattern of the press order small win (Fig. 29(C)). reference). At this point, the chances of winning all the small roles have disappeared. The main control unit 100 creates a slide frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop button 10c, The main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and presses the small order of push order (replay 3 symbol). , Cherry pattern, bell pattern) is displayed to draw the bell pattern into the activated line (see FIG. 29D). The pushing order bell 2 shown in FIG. 24, the pushing order bell 3 and the pushing order bell 4 shown in FIG. 25 have the same logic as the stop control, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

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

RT0 in the figure is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay role (replay role) has not changed, and the initial state (“initial replay state Also, the general game starts. The winning probability (replay probability) of the replay in the general game is about 1/7.3, and especially RT1 transition replay (replay 1), RT2 transition replay (replay 2) and RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are all Since it is not won, in order to shift to RT1 from this state, the above-mentioned push-order small winning combination must be displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, even if the BB1 (bonus 1) is internally won, the symbol display activates or the payout exceeds the predetermined number, the BB1 only returns to the winning RT0 state, and thus the route cannot be shifted to RT1. In RT0 to RT3, the winning combination may be lost (so-called order, losing) due to a lottery.

In the general game in the RT0 state, when the small winning combination in the push order is internally won and the stop operation sequence of the stop button 10 is mistaken so that the texture pattern is displayed on the activated line, the RT1 state is started from the next game (continuous game. The number is not fixed, that is, infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1/7.3, and most of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 23 are randomly selected, and it is possible to win a single prize or a plurality of prizes at the same time. That is, the game in the initial state and the RT1 state is a game state in which the replay probabilities are approximately the same, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is the RT1 state.

When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the activated line, the replay probability becomes about 1/2 and the RT2 state is reached. Also, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of the two bonus combinations and the small combination is about 1/3, so the winning probability of the bonus combination, the small combination and the replay combination is 5/6 (83.3%), and the loss is 1/. 6 (16.7%).

The RT1 transition replay (replay 1) is a function for promptly dropping to the RT1 state because the RT2 transition replay operates when the RT2 transition replay operates when the player accidentally presses the stop button section 10 irregularly (that is, , Has the same function as Kobo eyes) (fall replay).

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

The actual bonus (bonus 1) can be won in the initial state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. Bonus 1 will not be internally won independently, and will be won at the same time as a rare small role or replay role, and will always be in the carry-on state of bonus 1. In this bonus carry-over state, if the player loses the bonus, no matter how the stop button section 10 is operated, the bonus 1 is always won (the symbol pull-in is 100%). In addition, when the push order small win is missed in the bonus carry-over state, the bonus 1 is always won without displaying the texture.

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

The main control unit 100 controls the payout performance, determines all the game states shown in FIG. 31, and informs the sub-control unit 160 which game state is currently in effect (game state information). Notifying. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 controls the production, and executes various productions based on the game state information received from the main control unit 100.

When the step setting value is re-entered, the main control unit 100 clears and sets various data according to the setting value to set the initial state, and the player can start the normal game. Particularly, when the setting is changed, the main control unit 100 determines the ceiling information and the current time information for winning the pseudo bonus. The high probability game (long cycle) once and the normal game (short cycle) 12 times make up one set, and the ceiling information is composed of set number information, short period information and game number information. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the ceiling information by lottery, such as the seventh game in the fifth short cycle of the third set. In addition, the number of short cycles in the range of 0 to 11 and the short hand long hand position lottery in the range of 1 to 11 are executed. For example, when 6 is set as the short cycle and 9 is set as the position of the minute hand, the sub-control unit 160 sets the minute hand and the minute hand of the timepiece 50 to the position of 6:45 according to the received initial time information. That is, the main control unit 100 determines the initial time information of the clock accessory 50 within the range of 0:05 to 11:55, and transmits the initial time information to the sub control unit 160. The main control unit 100 determines the initial time information when the setting is changed, and the sub control unit 160 adjusts the time of the clock accessory 50 based on the received initial time information, so that the player knows whether the setting has been changed. I can't. On the other hand, if the specification is such that it matches the predetermined time (for example, the position of 0:00) at the time of changing the setting, the player can perceive that the setting has been changed.

The non-ART state is composed of a normal game (short cycle), a high-probability game (long cycle), and a high-probability game (rare role). When one game progresses, the long hand of the clockwork article 50 advances by 5 minutes, Accordingly, the minute hand is also slightly advanced. The clock accessory 50 is at the position of 6:45, and when one game is exhausted, it moves to the position of 6:50. When one game is exhausted at the position of 6:55, one normal game (short cycle) ends. Then, when a plurality of games are exhausted and one game is exhausted at the position of 11:55, one set is finished, and 20 games of high probability games (long cycle) of the next set can be executed. If the ceiling information is the third game in the 0th short cycle of the second set, the game is won after three games, and the main control unit 100 determines at which point in time the winning is announced. For example, the main control unit 100 determines that the game is the fifth game of the next normal game (short cycle), and sends the notification game information to the sub control unit 160. In addition to the ceiling, the main control unit 100 executes the pseudo bonus win/loss lottery when the rare small winning combination is won and when the real bonus is won, and when the winning is won, the pseudo bonus can be released. In particular, the main control unit 100, when the long-cycle point accumulated in one set of the high-probability game (long cycle) once and the normal game (short cycle) 12 times reaches (or exceeds) the clear point. In this case, the pseudo bonus is set in the winning state, and the advantageous section display LED is turned on at a lighting timing described later (that is, the advantageous section is set as the winning). The high-probability game (long cycle) and the high-probability game (rare part) are games as advantageous sections.

Then, the main control unit 100 sets a pseudo bonus winning flag according to its type (for example, the winning flag 1 of the pseudo bonus 1, the winning flag 2 of the pseudo bonus 2,..., The winning flag N of the pseudo bonus N). At this time, the main control unit 100 changes the reel symbol stop control according to whether or not the advantageous section is won and the type of the advantageous section that is won. In other words, when the pseudo bonus is internally won, the main control unit 100 can display a reach eye as an outcome when the actual bonus pattern cannot be drawn. At present, the main control unit 100 changes the stop control according to the winning state of the winning combination (that is, the activated condition device), but as another parameter, the winning state of the advantageous section and the winning advantage By changing the stop control according to the type of section, it is possible to provide an expectation of winning the advantageous section and an expectation for the winning advantageous section by the stop appearance of the symbol. An advantageous section winning reach (chance) and 3000 hits confirmed reach can be made (see FIG. 42).

When the winning flag 1 of the pseudo bonus 1 is set, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control in the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is unwinning (pure loss), and thus the reach 1 of FIG. ~ It becomes possible to display the reach eye 3. When the winning flag 2 of the pseudo bonus 2 is set and the lottery result of the winning combination is pure loss, the main control unit 100 can change the symbol stop control to display the reach eye 10 of FIG. 42. It will be possible. Similarly, when the winning flag N-1 of the pseudo bonus N-1 is set and the winning result of the combination is pure loss, the reach eye 11 of FIG. 42 is displayed, and the winning flag N of the pseudo bonus N is When the winning result of the winning combination is pure loss in the standing state, it is possible to display the reach eye 12 of FIG. Note that the reach stitches shown in FIG. 42 include a plurality of reach stitches that stop during the actual bonus (for example, Getchena in the upper center of FIG. 42).

When any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, the main control unit 100 changes the symbol stop control when the result of the winning combination is cherry and the cherry winning combination is missed. It is possible to display the eyes 4 to the reach eyes 6. Further, the main control unit 100, in the state where any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, when the winning combination lottery result is watermelon and the watermelon winning combination is missed, by changing the symbol stop control, It is possible to display the reach eyes 7 to 9 of. In particular, in the state where any of the winning flags 1 to N is set, when the lottery result of the winning combination is watermelon and the pseudo bonus and the watermelon winning combination are simultaneously won, the reach number 1 can be displayed. . The reach line in FIG. 42 is different from the pattern layout diagram of the drum in FIG. 21, but it is only a reference example for explaining the reach line, and therefore the arrangement need not match the actual one. Absent.

Here, with reference to FIG. 31, when the lottery trigger combination (rare combination) is won by the combination lottery, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the high-probability game (rare combination). Processing for shifting to the probability game (rare combination) is executed, and the advantageous section display LED is turned on. In addition, when the advantageous section display LED is turned on, the main control unit 100 sets the lighting timing (notification timing) from any time from the operation of the start lever 9 until the medal (game medium) can be inserted. Although the timing is determined by lottery, different lottery tables (for lottery) are used depending on whether the notification timing of the pseudo bonus (special game) is determined or the notification timing of the high-probability game state (long cycle or rare role) is determined. The notification timing is determined by lottery using the data (see FIG. 43). The lottery table also differs depending on the type of the pseudo bonus that has been won and the high-probability state A to the high-probability state N. If bonus 1 (feature continuous actuating device related to second-class special accessory: real bonus) is won, and pseudo bonus (special game) is won at the same time, triggered by the fact that the operation symbol is displayed The advantageous zone display LED may be turned on.

When the pseudo BB is won, the main control unit 100, the start lever (winning probability 70%), the first stop operation (winning probability 2%), the second stop operation (winning probability 3%), the third stop operation (winning probability). With a probability of 25%), when the start lever is won, the advantageous section display LED is turned on after the start lever 9 is operated. When the third stop operation is won, the advantageous section display LED is turned on after the final stop operation of the stop button section 10. When any operation of the stop button unit 10 is won, the main control unit 100 determines whether the operation time point (ON time point) or the operation release time point (OFF time point) by lottery. Further, the time from when the start lever 9 or the stop button unit 10 is operated to when the notification is given may be determined. For example, when the pseudo BB wins and the start lever 9 wins, the main control unit 100 sets the reel freeze state and notifies it 5 seconds after the start lever 9 is operated, or the third part of the button unit 10. Notification is made 1 second after the stop operation is released. When the pseudo RB wins, the main control unit 100 starts the lever (probability of winning 50%), the first stop operation (probability of winning 0%), the second stop operation (probability of winning 0%), the third stop operation (probability of winning). 50% of the chances are drawn, so only one of the start lever or third stop operation is won, so in the case of pseudo BB or pseudo RB, it is possible to be notified at the time of start lever or third stop operation. Will be more likely.

As the high-probability game (long cycle) and the high-probability game (rare part), there are a plurality of high-probability states from a high-probability state A (super-high probability) to a high-probability state N as a game state. When A wins, there is a probability of a start lever (winning probability 5%), a first stop operation (winning probability 75%), a second stop operation (winning probability 20%), and a third stop operation (winning probability 0%). To be done. Further, in the high probability state N-2, the third stop operation is 100%, in the high probability state N-1, the second stop operation is 100%, and in the high probability state N, the first stop operation is 100%. The notification timing has been decided.

The sub control unit 160 switches and displays the effect images displayed on the display effect device 11 according to the game state. FIG. 32A shows a daytime stage screen, which is mainly used in a normal game (short cycle) in which the probability of winning the pseudo bonus (third bonus or assist bonus) is relatively low. The current time is displayed at the lower right of the screen, but the clockwork product 50 also displays the same time. However, if the current time on the screen and the time indicated by the clockwork product 50 are different, the battle game is confirmed and the pseudo bonus is released. FIG. 32(B) is a night stage screen, which is displayed mainly because it is used in a high-probability game (long cycle) in which the probability of winning the pseudo bonus is extremely high (in a long cycle) or in an internally won state (released state). Then, the player is uplifted with the expectation of pseudo bonus release. Although not shown, there is also an evening stage, which is used in a high-probability state with an intermediate probability between a low-probability normal state and an ultra-high-probability state.

The sub-control unit 160 is a middle-tier cherry (which is called “single chee” in the industry), a strong cherry, a weak cherry, a strong watermelon, a weak watermelon, and a strong bell or chance that is independently selected and has no relation to the pressing order. If a rare small role such as a role is won, and if it is further won in the subsequent transition lottery, the normal screen in the daytime and the screen in the evening are switched to the screen at night. On the other hand, each time the replay is won, the falling lottery is performed with a predetermined probability, so that the normal screen in the daytime, the screen in the evening, and the screen in the night are alternately displayed at a predetermined frequency during the general game. In general, these display screens switch the effect according to the stay mode such as low probability state or high probability state during bonus internal winning in order to give a correct mode suggestion to the player, but the mode suggestion is not always correct. However, the player's expectation can be further fueled by appropriately performing a gaze effect.

FIG. 32(C) is a nightly production screen, and when the player operates the start lever from the night stage screen to start the variable display game, the sub control unit 160 causes the sub-control unit 160 to meet a predetermined condition such as when a rare small winning combination is won. Each time, the pseudo bonus lottery (AT bonus lottery) is performed. When the pseudo bonus lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 160 performs an effect such as a thunder and a drop in the night stage screen in order to inform the player of the fact. Further, a nighttime screen is used as a precursor effect for releasing a real bonus (BB1) or a pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or pseudo RB). In particular, when the actual bonus (BB1) is won during the normal period, the daytime stage screen is rapidly changed to the night stage screen, and at least two continuous lightning effects are performed to suggest the bonus winning. In addition, when the lightning effect is performed three times consecutively from the daytime stage screen, it is suggested that the actual bonus is confirmed and the pseudo bonus lottery is won. Therefore, by appropriately generating the thunder and sound effects, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation.

When announcing the bonus winning (actual bonus or pseudo bonus), the sub-control unit 160 becomes the pseudo bonus omen of FIG. 33, and is the announcement variation display game after the omen kaminari production of FIG. 32(C) is performed several times. The night stage screen is displayed again (see FIG. 33(A)), and the two bats holding the plate approach from a distance in response to the operation of the stop button unit 10, and the characters "BONUS" can be gradually recognized. Is displayed (see FIG. 33(B)), and finally a bat announcement effect of flying away is performed.

Also, from the state in which the night stage screen shown in FIG. 33(A) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is enlarged, and the butler of the character screams "Orya" and "Tirolororolone". In addition to the sound effect, the character of the protagonist may be made to appear from the tomb hole in the center of the screen that has been dug up, which may be an extremely premier effect for the player (see FIG. 33(C)).

When the pseudo bonus is confirmed by the bonus release, the pseudo bonus is on standby after the confirmation notification effect, and the promotion lottery screen is displayed (see FIG. 34(A)). The pseudo bonus includes a pseudo BB and a pseudo RB. When the push order small winning combination is won during the pseudo bonus standby, the main control unit 100 transmits only the winning operation sequence information to the sub control unit 160. When only the winning operation order information is received, the sub-control unit 160 understands (programs) that the winning combination is the small pressing order, and thus the number indicating the pressing order is shown in the yellow circle as an effect. 1 to 3 are displayed (see FIG. 34(B)). However, in the case of push-order replay, the main control unit 100 transmits to the sub-control unit 160 that the winning combination is replay and the operation sequence information (see FIG. 34(C)). The main control unit 100 decides whether to release the pseudo BB or the pseudo RB during the promotion game, and when the bonus replay 1 (red 7 set) or the bonus replay 2 (BAR set) is won, the red 7 symbol is pressed backward. Instruction to aim at (see FIG. 34(C)). It should be noted that during this pseudo bonus standby, the pseudo RB is promoted to the pseudo BB according to the winning combination.

In the state of FIG. 34(C), when the player correctly operates the stop button section 10 from the right to the middle (reverse pressing and operation at correct operation timing), both the red 7 symbol and the BAR symbol are in a tempai state (FIG. 35(A)). Finally, when the player correctly operates the left stop button 10a, in the case of bonus replay 1, the red 7 symbols are displayed in a straight line in the upper left direction (see FIG. 35(B)). On the other hand, in the case of the bonus replay 2, the BAR symbols are displayed in line on the upper horizontal line (see FIG. 35(C)).

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

The main control unit 100 controls not only the winning lottery but also control related to the payout performance (assist function). The main control unit 100 delays the progress of the game by setting the freeze state for several seconds after the state of FIG. 35(B) and FIG. 35(C), and sends the determined pseudo bonus and the initial number of games to the sub control unit 160. Send. When the main control unit 100 activates the pseudo BB, the sub control unit 160 displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state, and displays the initial game number in time. For example, 5 minutes is equivalent to one game, so 180 minutes in FIG. 36A is 36 games. The sub-control unit 160 displays "2 hours and 60 minutes" as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and the clock accessory 50 is 9:00 (when the game of 36 games is executed, the position is exactly 12:00). To match.

For example, by the time the start screen of this pseudo BB is displayed, the high probability game (rare part) of FIG. Suppose you did. This advantageous section is a section in which the instruction function may be activated (a section in which it is activated at least once or more), and its end condition is any game as long as it is within the maximum number of advantageous games (for example, within MAX1500 games). You can decide on the number. In this case, the number of advantageous games played is already 100, and if the maximum number of advantageous games is 1500, the number of remaining advantageous games that can be executed is 1,400. Since 36 games (180 minutes) in FIG. 36A are determined to be executed at the start of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 determines the number of additional games (remaining advantageous game number- (Number of execution determination games) 1364 games are selected by lottery. That is, the main control unit 100 refers to the number of games remaining in the advantageous section for processing such as additional drawing of ART. Further, the main control unit 100 refers to the number of remaining games of the displayed ART and weakens (or eliminates) the additional drawing lot so as not to exceed the number of additional games that can be added. In other words, the display effect device 11 displays the number of executable advantageous games, and the main control unit 100 updates the maximum number of games that can be increased according to the displayed number of advantageous games and the progress of the advantageous games. Therefore, when determining the number of additions according to the result of the lottery, the number of advantageous games to be increased is determined by referring to the maximum number of games that can be increased.

When the main control unit 100 receives the operation of the start lever 9 in the state of FIG. 36(A), the main control unit 100 starts the pseudo BB first half to increase the attack power and the defense power of the hero according to the winning combination shown in FIG. The point lottery to decide and the number of games (the number of hours) are added and lottery is executed. When the push order bell 2-1 shown in FIG. 24 internally wins, the main control unit 100 transmits group combination information and push order information (middle→right→left: assist information) to the sub control unit 160 as a result of the lottery. .. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the group winning combination information and the pushing order information as the winning combination lottery result, the pushing order of the stop button section 10 required to win the bell small winning combination (FRU1) is yellow (Bell small winning suggestion). It is indicated by circles and numbers 1 to 3 (see FIG. 36B). In this case, the number 1, which means the first stop operation, is displayed in a large yellow circle, and "Naka" is pronounced in the voice of the protagonist such as Dracula or a princess. However, when the player mistakenly operates and displays the darkness, the process moves to RT1 in FIG. 30, and in that case, when the push-order replay is won in order to transfer to RT2 or RT3 again, the same display is made. The voice assists the player. Note that the main control unit 100 transmits, to the main control unit 100, replay combination information (information indicating that the winning combination is a replay combination) and push order information as a combination lottery result. When the player correctly operates the middle stop button 10b, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle in the center, and at the same time, enlarges and displays the numeral 2 which means the second stop operation in the large yellow circle. (See FIG. 36C).

When the player operates the right stop button 10c correctly, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the right side, and at the same time, the numeral 3 which indicates the third stop operation is enlarged and displayed on the large yellow circle. (See FIG. 37(A)). Then, when the player operates the left stop button 10a last, the sub-control unit 160 bursts and erases the large yellow circle on the left side and displays "GET" in the center of the screen (FIG. 37(B)). Then, the payout number 14 is sequentially added to Total “0” to change to 14 (see FIG. 37C). The display mode in the case of sequentially adding is 0→1→2→3...→13→14 in Total, and one game ends.

In the second half of the pseudo BB, the main control unit 100 battles with one of the enemy generals (enemy characters) based on the points (attack power and defense power) accumulated in the first half of the pseudo BB. Execute a lottery for transition to a mission game every hour. When the main control unit 100 wins the transition lottery, after playing the mission game, the main control unit 100 returns to the same time in the latter half of the pseudo BB and consumes the rest. When the mission game is successful, the enemy general is damaged or the enemy general is won.

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

The main control unit 100 stores the number of games played from the start of the pseudo BB, and in the final game (36 times or 180 minutes), the right-to-middle-to-left push-order small win 4-1 (see FIG. 25). Shows the state in which the internal winning is achieved (see FIG. 38(A)).

When the stop button unit 10 is operated in the order of pushing right → middle → left, the main control unit 100 wins the bell small win and pays out 14 game media (see FIG. 38(B)), and the pseudo BB. If the end condition (36 games exhausted, or 180 minutes passed) is satisfied, and the end condition is satisfied, the pseudo BB is ended and a short freeze state for about 3 seconds is set (see FIG. 38(C). )reference). The sub-control unit 160 displays that the total number of the increased number is 167, and in the bonus end screen, the total number is 167, and the BIG bonus is performed x1 and the REG bonus is performed 0 times. It is displayed as ×0 to indicate that. Further, the sub-control unit 160 displays the end by setting the clock accessory 50 to 0:00. When the second half of the pseudo BB ends in this way, the main control unit 100 executes the addition and determination game, and when winning the battle, performs the addition stock lottery and shifts to the pseudo bonus standby, while the high probability game due to battle defeat. Move to (long cycle).

When activating the pseudo RB, the main control unit 100 delays the progress of the game by setting the freeze state for several seconds after the state of FIG. 35(C), and displays the pseudo BB start screen during the freeze state, The initial number of games is displayed in time (120 minutes). Similar to the pseudo BB, 5 minutes are equivalent to 1 game, so 120 minutes will be 24 games. The sub-control unit 160 displays "1 hour 60 minutes" as the remaining game on the upper right of the pseudo BB start screen, and sets the clock accessory 50 to 10:00 (not shown). The main control unit 100 sets a clear point at the start of the pseudo RB, accumulates the points in the first half of the pseudo RB, and judges whether or not the accumulated points reach the clear point in the latter half of the pseudo RB and the clear condition is satisfied. And the success or failure is expressed in the production. When the second half of the pseudo RB is finished, the main control unit 100 executes the additional game and the determination game, and when the clear condition is satisfied, the additional stock lottery is performed to shift to the pseudo bonus waiting state, while the clear condition is not satisfied, the high probability game ( Long cycle).

Here, referring to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the actual bonus (bonus 1) is the same as other small wins (rare small wins) or other replay wins (special replay wins) in all game states in the square frame. If you win internally, you won't win any prizes in the game, and you will always be on standby (inside). This bonus 1 is a penetration type 2 BB, and the replay winning probability does not change even if the internal winning, the operation (winning), or the bonus 1 ends. The RT0 state and the RT1 state of FIG. 30 have a high probability of losing, and in the carry-over state in which the bonus 1 after the next game is internally won, if the losing occurs, the bonus 1 is concerned with the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop button unit 10. Instead, they will always win. However, the RT2 state and the RT3 state are high-probability replay states with a loss probability of 0 (or about 1/6000), and since the small role or the replay role is won in all of the lottery areas, the RT2 state or In the RT3 state, if the carry-over state of BB1 is brought, it becomes impossible to win BB1.

FIG. 39 is a combination table (simultaneous winning pattern of small winning combinations) of condition devices for small winning combinations (common bells 1 to 3) regardless of pressing order. 40 and 41 are schematic diagrams showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

The small winning combination (common bell) regardless of the pushing order always wins the bell small winning combination (the middle bell or the lower right bell) regardless of the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop button portion 10, while bonus 1 is internally won. In the carry-over state, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 10a, when any one of a plurality of types of one-piece winning combinations that are simultaneously won is won, and when the bonus 1 operation symbol is displayed There is a duplicate winning small role. There are three types of common bell, that is, common bell 1 to common bell 3, and the player cannot look at the stop shape of the symbol at the time of the second stop and aim for one small win.

The common bell 1 is a bell that pulls in the bell pattern regardless of how the player operates the stop button section 10 (regardless of the pushing order or the operation timing) in the non-carried-over state in which the bonus 1 is not internally won. Small roles always win. On the other hand, the common bell 1 is pressed and operated when the player operates the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c (other than the left stop button 10a) by the first stop operation in the carry-over state in which the bonus 1 is internally won. Regardless of the timing, the bell pattern is always drawn in by pulling in the bell pattern. However, when the player operates the left stop button 10a by the first stop operation during the BB carryover (first stop operation of the specific reel), 18 types of symbols (replay 1, replay 2 or replay) that constitute the inhibiting small winning combination. Stop any one of 3) on the active line. The operation pattern 1 of the bonus 1 is (replay 1/replay 2/replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (BAR/jewel/cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and (replay 1) on the right drum 2c. In addition, the operation pattern 2 of the bonus 1 is (replay 1/replay 2/replay 3) on the left drum 2a, (replay 2/replay 3) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR/jewel/watermelon 1) on the right drum 2c. , Any of the symbols (replay 1, replay 2 or replay 3) that make up the inhibition small win is a symbol that is common to bonus 1.

In the carry-over state, when the player operates the left stop button 10a by the first stop operation, the main control unit 100 displays, for example, No. The replay 3 symbol 1 is stopped on the activated line (see FIG. 40(A)). In this state, there is a possibility of winning the small winning combinations 07 to 09 or the small winning combinations 16 to 18 and the bonus 1, but the small winning combinations 01 to 06 or the small winning combinations 10 to 15 cannot be won. When the player operates the middle stop button 10b by the second stop operation, the main control unit 100 displays, for example, No. The BAR symbol 2 is stopped on the activated line (see FIG. 40(B)). In this state, the winning combination of 07 or 16 and the winning possibility of bonus 1 remain. In other words, the two hindrance small wins and the bonus 1 are both in a tempai state. Finally, the player presses the right stop button 10c with No. 3 in the third stop operation. When the BAR symbol of 2 is operated at a timing at which it can be pulled in, the main control unit 100 stops the BAR symbol on the activated line, wins the inhibiting small winning combination 07, and the bell symbols are aligned on the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 40C). In addition, No. If it is the time to draw in the jewel pattern of 18, the jewel pattern is drawn in and the hindering winning combination 16 wins (not shown). On the other hand, the player presses the right stop button 10c with No. 3 in the third stop operation. BAR pattern 2 and No. 2 When the 18 jewel patterns are operated at a timing when neither of them can be pulled in, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 1 symbol and wins the bonus 1 (see FIG. 40(D)).

41A is in the same state as FIG. 40A, the description is cited. When the player operates the right stop button 10c by the second stop operation, the main control unit 100 displays, for example, No. The watermelon 1 pattern 13 is stopped on the activated line (see FIG. 41(B)). In this state, only the small winning combination 09 or the small winning combination 17 and the possibility of winning the bonus 1 are left. In other words, the two hindrance small wins and the bonus 1 are both in a tempai state. Finally, the player presses the middle stop button 10b with No. 3 in the third stop operation. When the jewel pattern of 10 is operated at a timing at which it can be pulled in, the main control unit 100 stops the jewel pattern on the effective line, wins the inhibiting small winning combination 17, and the bell symbols are aligned on the upper horizontal straight line (ineffective line). (See FIG. 41C). In addition, No. 15 or No. If it is the timing to draw the 18 cherry symbols, the cherry symbols are pulled in and the obstructive winning combination 09 is won (not shown). On the other hand, when the player operates the right stop button 10c at the timing when neither the jewel symbol nor the cherry symbol can be pulled in by the third stop operation, the main control unit 100 pulls in the replay 3 symbol (or replay 2 symbol). The bonus 1 is won (see FIG. 41(D)).

1 time body type game machine main body 1a housing 1b front door 2 drum part 2a left drum 2b middle drum 2c right drum 3 window part 4 display LED block 4a number of inserted LEDs
4b LED for displaying the number of stored medals
4c LED for displaying the number of paid-out medals
4d LED display for inserting medals
4e Replay display LED
4f Error display LED
5 medal insertion section 5a left light transmission section 5b right light transmission section 6 settlement button 7 cross key 8 max bet button 9 start lever 10 stop button section 10a left stop button 10b middle stop button 10c right stop button 11 display effect device 12 speaker section 12a upper left speaker 12b upper right speaker 12c lower left speaker 12d lower right speaker 13 gaming state display LED section 13a top lamp 14 special button 15 saucer 16 medal payout opening 17 reflector 18 medal payout device 19 door keyhole 20 return button 21 power supply section 21a for setting Key switch 21b Error release switch 21c Power switch 21d Keyhole 21e Confirmation switch 22 Transparent panel 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 22d Lower part 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 30c Step motor 31a Rotating cylinder sensor 31b Rotating cylinder sensor 31c Rotating cylinder Sensor 32a Left-handed waistband 32b Middle-turned waistband 32c Right-handed waistband 50 Clockwork object 51 Magic team object 100 Main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW Sensor 111 Cross Key Sensor 112 Special Button Sensor 113 Door Abnormal Signal Output Device 120 Stop Button Sensor 130 Medal Detection Sensor 140 Bet Button Sensor 150 Step Setting Unit 160 Sub-Control Unit 161 ROM
162 RAM

Claims (2)

The game includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game, the advantageous game can be executed within the set maximum advantageous game number, and the relationship with the payout rate of the game is associated. In a gaming machine that executes a game using one setting value selected from a plurality of setting values
A plurality of rotating drums with multiple types of designs arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
Role lottery means for internal lottery of roles in games,
Rotating a plurality of spinning drums in the game, accepting the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum, and stopping the corresponding spinning drum individually within a predetermined movement range, the result of the internal lottery Control means for displaying a pattern according to
A game number increasing means for increasing the number of executable advantageous games,
Updating means for updating the maximum number of games that can be increased according to the progress of the advantageous game,
Determination means for determining whether or not to end the advantageous game,
Equipped with,
In the internal lottery by the combination lottery means, there is a common winning probability combination in which the winning probabilities for the plurality of setting values are set to the same.
Regardless of the winning result of the winning combination, the deciding means executes a lottery to decide whether or not to end with a predetermined probability, and if it is not to end, decides to continue the advantageous game, while in case of end It decides to end the advantageous game, but at that time, referring to the result of the lottery, if the common winning probability combination is won, invalidate the end decision,
The game number increasing means refers to the maximum number of increaseable games to determine the number of advantageous games to be increased,
A gaming machine characterized by. The game includes a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game, the advantageous game can be executed within the set maximum advantageous game number, and the relationship with the payout rate of the game is associated. In a gaming machine that executes a game using one setting value selected from a plurality of setting values
A plurality of rotating drums with multiple types of designs arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
Role lottery means for internal lottery of roles in games,
Rotating a plurality of spinning drums in the game, accepting the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum, and stopping the corresponding spinning drum individually within a predetermined movement range, the result of the internal lottery Control means for displaying a pattern according to
Display means for displaying the number of advantageous games that can be executed,
A game number increasing means for increasing the number of executable advantageous games,
Updating means for updating the maximum number of games that can be increased in accordance with the number of displayed advantageous games and the progress of the advantageous games,
Determination means for determining whether or not to end the advantageous game,
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In the internal lottery by the combination lottery means, there is a common winning probability combination in which the winning probabilities for the plurality of setting values are set to the same.
Regardless of the winning result of the winning combination, the deciding means executes a lottery to decide whether or not to end with a predetermined probability, and if it is not to end, decides to continue the advantageous game, while in case of end It decides to end the advantageous game, but at that time, referring to the result of the lottery, if the common winning probability combination is won, invalidate the end decision,
The game number increasing means refers to the maximum number of increaseable games to determine the number of advantageous games to be increased,
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