JP6719734B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine (spinning-type gaming machine).

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 in a conventional pachinko hall or a pachi-slot hall. There is also a spinning drum type gaming machine called a pachi-lot (or parrot) that performs the above-described spinning drum type game using a pachinko ball used in a pachinko machine (bullet ball type gaming machine) as a game medium. In a video game machine such as an amusement facility, and a personal computer or game machine in a general home via the Internet, a substitute coin called a token (that is, a "game medium") is used to make a spinning-roller game. A simulation game simulating is being performed.

For example, in the normal game of the above-mentioned spinning drum type game machine, when the player inserts a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (game medium, credit or token) and operates the start lever, a bonus, a plurality of bonuses are generated at that timing. The internal lottery (or also referred to as "internal lottery") of the small winning combination or replaying role (replaying role) is executed, and a plurality of spinning drums (in most cases, three or four reel drums) are selected from above. Rotate downward to start a variable display game in which a plurality of symbols (normally, these symbols are drawn on a reel tape and affixed to each drum) arranged on the spinning drum are changed. At the same time, the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum, and when the symbols such as the small winning bell, watermelon, and cherry that are internally won are displayed in a predetermined combination on the activated line, a prize is awarded. While paying out about 15 game medals, when the replay pattern is displayed on the effective line and the replay (replay) is activated, the game medals are not inserted (or the number inserted in the previous game is inserted as it is). Then, it becomes a re-playing state in which the next normal game can be performed.

In particular, in the case of a rotating 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 concern 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 a relatively high gambling property, and in order to suppress it, the Act on Regulation of Customs Business and Adequacy of Business (Final revision: May 1999). Thirty days law No. 55) was enforced and it was applied to the latest spinning drum type game machine called No. 5.

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 other words, due to the rule revision, the upper limit of the number of coins to be paid out in one bonus game and the increase rate of medals are restricted to be low.

In addition, the bonus slot function for continuously releasing bonuses (consecutive chan), which should be called the greatest feature of the conventional spinning-type gaming machine (No. 4), is also prohibited by the same rule, resulting in the conventional slot. The ingenuity and features given to the machine itself have been lost, and of course the playability and gambling quality have been extremely reduced, and the players (slotters), who were good customers, are getting away from customers.

However, even under such strict regulations, some restrictions have been relaxed, and as a result of new measures, a slot machine equipped with an ART function (assist replay time function) was developed. .. This ART function is a high-probability replay state in which replay is easy to win. In the high-probability replay state, the symbol stop operation procedure for winning the internally-winning small winning combination (operation sequence of the stop switch, operation timing for aiming the color of the bonus symbol) ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display or voice to assist (assist), and it is the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine at this time. There is also a model equipped with an AT function (assist time function) as a function that can perform the same help without changing the probability of replay. A solid increase in game medals and the like is expected in the AT and ART game states, which is extremely advantageous for the player.

Many of the No. 5 rotating body type gaming machines also have pseudo bonus functions in addition to real bonuses such as big bonuses and regular bonuses. The pseudo bonus can be generally regarded as a kind of AT or ART, and serves as a pseudo bonus. In the model equipped with the pseudo bonus function, the player proceeds with the game while expecting or longing for the acquisition of the pseudo bonus.

Also, in many of these models, a game state in which a transition to a pseudo bonus or a stock acquisition of a pseudo bonus is possible, for example, is prepared as a chance zone (CZ). Generally, in the chance zone, if a certain condition is satisfied, a privilege advantageous to the player (shift to pseudo bonus, stock acquisition of pseudo bonus, etc.) can be obtained. As an example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous gaming state when a specified point is acquired in a chance zone.

JP, 2005-097848, A JP, 2005-016189, A JP, 2015-077304, A

The chance zone and the like described above are one of the most exciting gaming states in a gaming machine, and the attractiveness of the model greatly depends on whether or not the player's interest is sufficiently attracted here. In order to attract the interest of the player, it is important to expect the player to obtain the privilege for as long as possible.

However, with a general model, if good development cannot be obtained at the early stage of entering a chance zone or the like, it is difficult to recover later, so that the possibility of obtaining an advantageous privilege is low. For example, in a system in which points are acquired for each game, and when the final point reaches the pass line, advantageous benefits are obtained, the final point may reach the pass line if some high points are not obtained in the initial stage. The sex becomes low.

Therefore, if good development is not obtained in the initial stage, the player may give up the privilege at that time, and may lose interest in the chance zone and the like. If such a situation occurs frequently, the attractiveness of the gaming machine may be reduced by half. In view of the above-mentioned problem, the present invention has an object to provide a game machine capable of attracting the interest of a player in a chance zone or the like.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of repeatedly executing a game, and during the game, a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets is executed. A privilege to give a privilege related to the game according to a point acquisition means for acquiring points by executing, a performance means for performing a performance display according to the acquired points, and a final point obtained by adding each acquired point. When the total of the acquired basic points reaches a predetermined point in the point acquisition game in any set, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied, and the next point At least a part of the points acquired after the acquisition game will be added to the final point ,
For each set containing one or more games, calculate the total points acquired in the games in the set as basic points,
A gaming machine , wherein the special addition condition is determined to be satisfied when the basic point reaches the predetermined point .

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 2 is a gaming machine capable of repeatedly executing a game, and adds points acquired by executing a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets during the game. According to the counting means for calculating and counting the accumulated points, the privilege giving means for giving the privilege related to the game according to the accumulated points counted by the counting means, and the points acquired for each point acquisition game. In the point acquisition game in any one of the sets, if the total of the acquired basic points reaches a predetermined point, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied. The counting means adds at least a part of the points acquired in and after the next game by adding a premium.

A gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 3 is a gaming machine capable of repeatedly executing a game, and adds points acquired by executing a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets during the game. Comprising a counting means for calculating and counting the cumulative points earned, and a privilege granting means for granting a privilege relating to the game in accordance with the cumulative points scored by the counting means, to obtain points in any one set. In the game, when the total of the acquired basic points reaches the predetermined point, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied, and the counting means is at least a part of the points acquired in and after the next game. Is added as a premium, for each set including one or more games, the total of points acquired in the games in the set is calculated as basic points, and when the basic points reach a specified value, The special addition condition is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to further attract the player's interest in the chance zone or the like.

It is a front schematic view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is an internal structure schematic diagram of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system that controls a drum unit. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of a 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 table. 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 acquired medals. It is a flow chart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a spinning type game machine. It is a flowchart regarding the operation of the chance zone. It is explanatory drawing of the internal data regarding point addition. 6 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between internal data and bowling. 6 is a table showing a formula for calculating a set point. It is a transition diagram regarding the lottery range of the points of the first to third sets. It is a conceptual diagram of a point lottery table PT1. It is a conceptual diagram of a point lottery table PT2. It is a transition diagram regarding the lottery range of the points of the fourth set. It is a flow chart about the whole processing to the final point decision. 9 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between final points and determination results. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between operation of a player and effect pattern data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of production of a chance zone, and point addition. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of point addition. It is a table showing the contents of change of the point lottery table for each character. It is a table showing a modification of the point lottery table. It is explanatory drawing regarding the modification of point addition. It is another explanatory view showing the flow of the effect of the chance zone and the point addition.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below by taking a rotating drum type gaming machine using a medal as a game medium as an example.

In the following description, “Replay” refers to a combination of patterns that allows the next play to be played without betting on a pachi-slot (rolling-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" may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to n are simultaneously elected internally, and any one of the replay combinations has the highest priority (priority to the bonus combination). It is designed to work. 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.

In addition, "actuation" is a word that includes a state in which a symbol relating to a re-play or a symbol relating to a character continuously operating device and the like is displayed on the activated line, and in a small winning combination to which a game medium is paid out. Synonymous with "winning prize". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be conveniently used as a "winning prize" for a replay game or a "winning prize" for a bonus role.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine 1 (turning-type gaming machine) according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, (A) shows an overall view of the main body of the gaming machine 1, and (B) shows an enlarged view of the display LED block 4.

The gaming machine 1 shown in this figure is a gaming machine generally called a "pachi-slot machine", and the main body of the gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a housing 1a containing a rotating drum (drum section 2) and a front door 1b. To be done.

The front door 1b is a main part which should be called the face of a spinning-type gaming machine, and various plating is 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 (an upper transparent panel 22a and a lower transparent panel 22b) are fitted, and various designs are given.

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

As shown in FIG. 1B, the display LED block 4 includes a display LED group including a plurality of LEDs [Light Emitting Diodes]. More specifically, the display LED block 4 is provided with an insertion number LED 4a, a medal storage number display LED 4b, a medal payout number display LED 4c, a medal insertion display LED 4d, a replay display LED 4e, and a stop and error display LED 4f.

The inserted number LED 4a displays the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion section 5 or by the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button (not shown) for playing a game.

The stored medal number display LED 4b displays the number of credits (reserved number) 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.

The medal payout number display LED 4c 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.

The medal insertion display LED 4d lights up when a game medal can be inserted.

The replay display LED 4e lights up when replay is activated in the variable display game.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a drum unit 2, a medal insertion unit 5, a settlement button 6, a cross key 7, a max bet button 8, a start lever 9, a stop button unit 10, a display effect device 11, and a speaker unit. 12, a gaming state display LED section 13, a special button 14, a tray 15, a medal payout opening 16, a door keyhole 19, and a return button 20.

The drum unit 2 (reel drum unit) is built in the housing 1a, and is composed of 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 symbol display LED (not shown) is provided, and light emission (lighting or blinking) or light emission is performed according to various effects. In other words, each drum is a symbol array that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game in which three symbol columns (plural columns) are varied 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.

The medal insertion portion 5 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. A left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and 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 impossible to insert, it is red (first color). On the other hand, when the medal can be inserted and is displayed for addition for gaming, it is blue (second color), and when it is displayed for addition 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 selecting 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.

The settlement button 6 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).

The cross key 7 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 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.

The maximum bet button 8 (MAX bet button) is the maximum number of coins that is defined according to the game state such as when inserting the maximum number of three medals stored in the medal accumulating device for playing a game or during a bonus game ( Used when loading 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 in an operable state.

The start lever 9 (a part of the rotating body rotation starting device) is used to rotate (start) the drum unit 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 turned on 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 four step jump numbers such as 1, 3, 5 and 7) when performing the step setting of the payout rate. Used to confirm.

The stop button section 10 (also referred to as a “stop switch” as a synonymous name) is used when stopping the rotating drum section 2. The stop button section 10 is composed of three button groups (a rare stop button in four cases) of a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and stops while the drum section 2 is rotating. By operating the button portion 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. When the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as the three direction input means, it is possible to correspond to the left direction, the upward direction, and the right direction input, respectively.

The display effect device 11 is 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 is used for various image effects related to a spinning-game. The information can be announced. In addition, regardless of whether or not the dedicated glasses are used, a display effect device capable of stereoscopic display has recently been manufactured at a low cost, 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.

The speaker unit 12 is composed of four speakers including an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d, and is changing sound effects or stage setting values according to various effects or opening the front door 1b. A warning sound is emitted when a problem occurs 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.

The game state display LED section 13 includes an upper state display LED 13a (also referred to as a top lamp) provided on the upper portion of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b, an upper right state display LED 13c, and a left middle state display LED 13d provided on both side surfaces. It is composed of the right middle state display LED 13e, the lower left state display LED 13f, the lower right state display LED 13g and the middle lower state display LED 13h, and various light effects can be effectively performed. In addition, the blinking is repeated as a warning display while the step setting value is being changed, the front door 1b is open, or a trouble occurs.

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 changing the colorful light. 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 win. It plays a central role in light production, which emits light in colors and informs the player of winning combinations and so on, to inspire expectations.

The special button 14 is information required according to various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, increase in power level gauge, display of bonus achievement symbol, machine gun operation of a fighter plane, bomb drop or It is used when the player himself inputs or inputs input information such as the moving direction of a character or power-up).

In the tray 15, 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.

The door keyhole 19 is used when the front door 1b is opened by a door key, when the stopped state (the state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) is released, and when the game suspension due to an error is released.

The return button 20 (formally referred to as the "inserted medal jam return button") is a medal payout port for a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal inserted into the medal inserting section 5 passes. It is used when returning from 16.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the gaming machine 1.

A drum unit 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are arranged below the drum unit 2 in the center of the casing 1a.

A reflector 17 is provided on the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photo sensor is provided at a corresponding position on the front door 1b. In the state where the front door 1b is closed, the LED light emitted from the photosensor is reflected by the reflection plate 17 and detected by the phototransistor, while in the opened state, the reflected light is not detected. Thereby, the open/closed state of the front door 1b can be detected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a power supply unit 21, a setting key switch 21a, an error release switch 21b, a power supply switch 21c, and a keyhole 21d.

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

The setting key switch 21a (also referred to as a setting change permission switch) 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 it, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

The error canceling switch 21b is used when setting the payout rate in stages and canceling the suspension of the game due to an error. The set 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" and is displayed as a turnaround. ..

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the gaming machine 1.

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 the result of internal drawing, which attracts the player's interest and interest. It should be noted that, when the assist function is activated, the sub-block sets a stop operation procedure (a winning order of a small role intended to be won) or a stop operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay (operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button unit 10). Notice.

The main control unit 100 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by LEE Tech Co.) equipped with a microprocessor containing a CPU, and describes a predetermined data table area and a control procedure of the entire apparatus. A ROM 101 for storing a control program and a RAM 102 (also referred to as RWM: rewritable memory, which includes a counter, a register, etc., and which temporarily stores information necessary for control. In addition to an internal RAM, an external RAM is also included), Various registers and counters are provided. As will be described later, this RAM 102 retains all control data to be stored by the RAM backup power supply that is constantly supplied via the power connector even when the power switch 21c is turned off or the power cord is unplugged. However, if the power supply connector itself is unplugged, the power is not supplied and the control data is erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information.

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/0 port (not shown) and a data bus. These various devices can be controlled by transmitting and receiving output signals.

This main control unit 100 extracts one of the random numbers (the value of 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number sequence generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. The internal 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 (multi-row) design row in which a plurality (usually 20 or 21) of designs are drawn. ) Is rotated to start the symbol variation display game. For example, in this random number lottery, one of the small winning prizes such as bell, cherry, watermelon, or plum wins internally (or multiple small winnings simultaneously win), and the player operates the stop button 10 to stop. 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 3, the prize is won. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to five, and may change depending on the number of inserted medals, and may be increased or decreased to one or more depending on design specifications and game states.

A sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I/0 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 RAM 162 or the like, which is formed with a counter, a timer, a register, and the like, and which temporarily stores information necessary 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 a bonus game, depending on the production scene. It is selected and played as appropriate. The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 do not have to be provided separately, and may be a single control unit.

The sub-control unit 160 has a display effect device 11, a speaker unit 12, a game state display LED unit 13, a cross key sensor 111, a special button sensor 112, and a door via an I/0 port (not shown) or a data bus. The abnormal signal output device 113 is connected. The sub-control unit 160 can receive various input signals from these devices and output necessary data and signals to perform various controls.

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 replay, various small wins or a loss. Before the player is notified of the lottery result, an effect lottery is performed on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13 to determine whether or not to perform an effect. When the sub control unit 160 wins in the effect lottery, it selects an 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, when the push order small winning combination (the first small winning combination and a plurality of some of the plurality of pushing order defining small winning combinations) is internally won during the AT bonus game, the sub-control unit 160 particularly wins the first winning combination. Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning a small winning symbol (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.

When the cross key 7 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, Various image effects according to the direction signal, a notification of winning, etc. 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 outputs an ON signal (for example, HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, LOW signal) at other times, and the sub control unit 160 receives this ON signal. Various games and their video effects, winning notifications, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11 according to the timing of the hits and the number of times the pulses have been received (called continuous hits).

The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open/closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power 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 1.

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

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

Also, when the player operates 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 performs random number lottery or the like upon receiving the start signal. A driving pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2 when the variable display game is started. 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. 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, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. 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 controls the medal payout device 18 to drive the required number of 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 game 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.

The stage setting unit 150 performs a stage setting operation of the payout rate described later, so that the hall side has a stage value of 1 to 6 (or a stage value of 1 to 6 (or, depending on the collection status for a large amount of medals released in newly opened and profit improvement). , A desired number can be selected from among the skip numbers 1, 3, 5, 7).

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 pool 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 the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c are driven by the above, and the driving pulse signals are continuously supplied to the three phases at the same time, a suction force is generated and the motor suddenly stops.

The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c have a 4-phase 1-2 excitation method and the number of steps is 252 steps/rotation (1.43 degrees/step). When the main control unit 100 inputs a driving pulse signal of 504 pulses, it is just Make one rotation. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the rotation sensor 31a, 31b, and 31c, which is a photointerrupter provided for each drum, so that each drum returns. The position of can be grasped accurately. That is, the resolution with one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees/pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotation position can be grasped finely 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 is rotated in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (that is, from top to bottom). Further, 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 to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbol (predetermined in the variable display game If the predetermined symbols are displayed on the window 3 side by side on the activated line, the winning combination is achieved (winning or actuation). 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.

Rotation drum sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c (not shown) are provided for the step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c, respectively, and an index signal is returned from each rotation drum sensor by one pulse for each rotation of the step motor. It is supposed to come. 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 the index signal and the number of the 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) on which the left drum design, the middle drum design, and the right drum design are drawn so as to make one round at the outer peripheral portion of each drum. It is attached to.

As shown in the illustration, 21 different designs are drawn on each spinning belt, and the big bonus designs "red 7" and "blue 7" that activate the bonus, and various small winning prize designs cherry , Watermelons, bells, and replays to activate replays. In addition, the discarded pattern does not play any role even if it is stopped on the activated line, and in order to make it inconspicuous to the player, for example, "N" is printed in a circle in a light gray color.

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 successful and the winning combination is internally won, the main control unit 100 performs pull-in control to draw in the symbol of the winning combination as much as possible on the activated line. 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 due to the internal winning of the big bonus combination, this 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 the symbols “7, 7, 7” (see FIG. 7B). ..

On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is internally won by the lottery, the player is not in an advantageous state unless the 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). The pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on 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 in accordance with 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. That is, the first stop operation position has a total of 63 frame positions (21 frames×3 reels), 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 activated 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/decreased by software control so as to comply with design specifications or legal regulations. The sub-control unit 160, when the random number lottery result in the general game is a win, auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum (operation order or operation order so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the withdrawal control). The assist information such as operation timing: AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or the voice.

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

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 to the right of 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 presses 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 avoidance control to move the symbol "7" to at least one destination and forcibly lose 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 any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that an unwinned small winning symbol does not win. The pull-in control and the avoidance control (kicking control) are performed by the main control unit 100 based on a sliding piece number table created in advance by referring to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, and if necessary, It is controlled by a program.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the index signal, the symbol 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 data is subtracted by 1 every 24 pulses of the drive pulse signal. That is, with the index signal as a reference, the drive pulse signal has a range of 1 pulse to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is "21", the drive pulse signal has a range of 25 pulses to 48 pulses, and the symbol position data is "20". The drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is "19",..., The drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 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 drawing, there are eight pattern numbers 0 to 7. When the 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 the top to the 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-phase to 4-phase. 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 window portions 3 shown by the solid lines. When is stopped, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. In addition, FIG. 10(A) shows a state in which the cherry symbols are stopped in the upper part 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. 7) or avoidance control (see FIG. 8) 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 controller 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 this is noted for convenience of explanation. Also, since it is specified that the vehicle should stop within 190 ms after the stop operation, there are cases where four frames do not slip. Data of 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10(A) and 0 overlapping with the cherry symbol indicate 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 the range in which the avoidance control and the like are performed, and the main control unit 100 indicates that the cherry symbol is 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 at 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), since the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are the frame number 8 and the frame number 19 (see FIG. 8), when the upper cherry is internally won, the window is displayed. When the lowest position of the unit 3 is used as a measurement reference, 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. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of the position data "4" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "1" and the input pulse phase data "23", the cherry symbol is stopped in the upper stage and the prize is awarded. .. 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, an expert can push the prize 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. For example, when three game medals are inserted, and a cherry symbol for paying out two 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: 1st 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, there are many one lines and irregular lines, as will be described later.

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: the first line) and the upper row and the diagonally lower right side. If, for example, 15 (8 MAX x 2 lines but MAX 15: second line and fourth line) game medals 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.

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, and an LED. Etc. are provided with a 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 composed of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and is stored in association with effect pattern data (mainly moving images, but still images) which is effect contents.

When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary 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 production command corresponding to the control data is transmitted to the display production device 11 side, and the transmission/reception unit 11a receives this production command and transmits it to the display production control unit 11b.

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

FIG. 15 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 in the random number lottery.

In the case of the gaming machine 1, the main control unit 100 generates a random number value. This random number value is such that all the values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are randomly generated only once in one cycle (about 6.5 ms). FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (non-RT state) with a high probability of loss, and when the main control unit 100 makes an internal lottery in synchronization with the timing at which the start lever 9 is operated, it is disturbed. If the value is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, the internal lottery is to pick up (extract) only one random number 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.

Normally, these numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about 1/400 and the RB winning probability is 1/300. The 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. In addition, BB and RB are elected independently, but sometimes they are elected at the same time as a rare role.

On the other hand, FIG. 15B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replay state (RT state), in which 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 probability of winning the replay is reduced to about "1/2". As a result, the probability of winning a replay corresponding to a three-card payout is significantly increased, while the probability of losing is decreased, so that the expected payout value of game medals is significantly improved or increased in 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 (specified number), and the main control unit is provided. 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.

FIG. 16 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals.

BB (Big Bonus) is a role name when the BB symbols of "Red 7" are aligned on the activated line, and when the internal winning occurs, the flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and the number of medals acquired when these symbols are aligned. Is 0, the player enters a big bonus game (BB game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device) and ends with payout of more than 360 pieces.

RB (Regular Bonus) is a role name when RB symbols of "Blue 7" are lined up on the activated line. When internal winning, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and when this pattern is lined up, the number of medals acquired. Is 0, the player enters a regular bonus game (RB game: operation of the accessory continuous operation device), and ends after paying out more than 120 coins. Note that these accessory continuous actuating devices may be any of the first type special effects and the second type special effects, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications.

When the cherry symbol stops on the activated line of the left drum, one medal is won per activated line. For example, in the case of the display determination diagram of FIG. 12, the number of payouts is one if the middle stage of the left drum is stopped, but if there are upper or lower stages, the number of payout 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, eight 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 called a replay combination winning prize). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, the replay without medals is activated, and the player operates the start lever 9 to replay and lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing for lowering the flag is arbitrary.

Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

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

On the gaming hall side, when the front door 1b is opened and the power switch 21c is turned on before the game is played by the player, power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 makes an initial check in step S100 described later ( Hardware 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 in RAM 102), and sub control unit 160 executes When the warning mode is set to the "on state" and the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

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

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure of the gaming machine 1.

An employee of the game hall opens the front door 1b, turns off the power switch 21c once, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 21a, and turns it to the right (on the setting key switch enlarged view in FIG. 2). (See) and turn on the power switch 21c again. As a result, 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 determines in step S110 whether or not the setting key switch 21a is in the ON state.

If the setting key switch 21a 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 the player plays it, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and the setting key switch When 21a 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.

Further, when the main control unit 100 outputs the control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to perform the display setting of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 displays ($Y0$01), for example, as an effect command. It transmits to the performance device 11. As a result, "normal effect pattern 1" is displayed on the display panel 11e as a start screen.

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). ), 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 by the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140, and if a predetermined number has been inserted. In step S160, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130, and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

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 the variable display game. If not, the process returns to step S130, and waits while looping each step until the start operation.

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. 15).

The main control unit 100 sends 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 the 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, pull-in control for aligning the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the activated line, and conversely avoidance control for not aligning the symbols are performed. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the 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 unit 10. The main controller 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 establishes a winning combination if predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on the active line of the window 3. At this time, the main control unit 100 adds as a credit according to the payout table (see FIG. 19) stored in the ROM 161, and pays out the game medals from the medal payout device 18 for the payout exceeding the storage upper limit value, and pays out the medal. Eject from 16.

In addition, in the big bonus game (BB game) in which three reds 7 are gathered, the BB game mode ends when the winning device continuous operation device operates 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 is activated 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 sequential processing. While the variable display game is being repeated in this manner, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed at any time upon the satisfaction of conditions such as winning of a predetermined small winning combination. The gaming state includes a normal state, a real bonus (BB game and RB game), a chance zone (CZ), and a pseudo bonus state. The sub-control unit 160 displays different effect pattern data for each game state and suggests the current game state to the player.

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. In the pseudo bonus, assisting by the gaming machine 1 (for example, a push order instruction at the time of winning a push order small win, etc.) is performed like a general ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time). .. As a result, the player can obtain a large number of game medals and the like, so that the game state is advantageous for the player.

The chance zone is a gaming state in which it is possible to acquire pseudo bonus stock (hereinafter, simply referred to as "stock"), and the number of stocks (number of times pseudo bonus can be released) can be earned here. Then, the chance of playing a game with the pseudo bonus increases accordingly, which is very advantageous to the player. Getting as much stock as possible in the chance zone is one of the top concerns for players.

In the chance zone, an operation peculiar to the chance zone is executed in addition to the variable display game described above (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “game”). The operation of the gaming machine 1 in the gaming state of the chance zone will be described below.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation unique to the chance zone. Note that the processing shown in parentheses in this flowchart indicates processing related to effects. The left side of the flowchart shows the number of consumed games when each process is performed.

When entering the chance zone, the sub control unit 160 displays a title in the first game (step S210). The title display is a part of the production in the chance zone, and is a process of displaying the title of the production that follows. The player sees this display and knows that he/she has entered the chance zone, and the excitement level is suddenly increased.

In the subsequent 5th to 9th games, the main control unit 100 executes the process of lottery/addition of points (step S220). That is, the main control unit 100 repeatedly executes the lottery of points for each game, and successively adds the winning points to determine the final point. During the game in which the process of step S220 is performed, the sub control unit 160 executes a bowling effect in which one game is associated with one throw (an effect of performing a mission to defeat an enemy by bowling, which will be described in detail later). , Greatly enhance the player's mood. In addition, bowling in the production is performed in a 4-frame system. Therefore, the total number of games is from 5 games (a case in which the first to third strikes are one shot and the fourth frame is two shots) to nine games (one to three frames are two shots and the fourth frame is the fourth shot). In case of 3 throws).

Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the final point thus determined has reached a predetermined pass line (in the present embodiment, 20 points as an example) (step S230). If the final point has reached the pass line (YES in step S230), the stock addition lottery (step S240) is performed by the main control unit 100, but if the final point has not reached the pass line (NO in step S230). ), Stock addition lottery will not be held. When the stock addition lottery is carried out, the number of stocks of the pseudo bonus will be added by the number of additions won. This lottery will be performed under more advantageous conditions as the final point is higher (see FIG. 27).

In response to the determination process of step S230, the sub control unit 160 displays the determination result in the next one game in which the bowling effect is finished (step S240 or S250). That is, the sub control unit 160 displays that the mission to defeat the enemy is successful so that the player can be informed that a good result has been obtained (the stock addition lottery will be executed) if the final point has reached the pass line. I do. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 has failed the mission to defeat the enemy so that it is possible to inform the player that the good result cannot be obtained (the stock addition lottery is not executed) unless the final point reaches the pass line. Display. After the chance zone ends, the pseudo bonus may be released as it is in accordance with the stock state, or the pseudo bonus may not be released until another condition is satisfied.

Next, the content of the point lottery/addition processing (step S220) will be described in more detail. In the process of step S220, points are added in accordance with a bowling rule in accordance with the bowling effect being performed in parallel.

The rule of bowling is widely known, but first, the rule is briefly explained. In bowling, as a rule, up to two throws are allowed for each frame, and 10 pins are initially set for each frame. In the first pitch, the pitch is made with 10 pins standing, and in the second pitch, the remaining pins (pins that have not fallen in the first pitch) are standing. The total number of pins knocked down in the current frame is the basic score for that frame.

If 10 pins are defeated in the first pitch of each frame, it becomes a "strike", and the pitch in that frame is completed except for the last frame. At this time, the score of the current frame is obtained by adding the basic score “10” of the current frame and the number of pins defeated in the next two throws to the score of the previous frame. If you knock down 10 pins in the second throw, you will be a "spare". At this time, the score of the current frame is obtained by adding the basic score “10” of the current frame to the score of the previous frame and the number of pins defeated in the next one throw. When strikes or spares are issued in this way, a special addition is made to the score of the frame. If 10 pins cannot be defeated even in the second shot, the score of the current frame is obtained by adding the basic score of the current frame to the score of the previous frame. The score addition according to such a rule is repeated until the frame immediately before the final frame.

In the final frame, even if you take a strike or spare, there is no special addition to the score, but if you beat 10 or more pins by the second shot, the third shot is allowed. In other words, if 10 pins are dropped in the first shot, 10 pins are newly set up and the remaining 2 shots (2nd and 3rd shots) are possible. With 10 new pins, the remaining one can be thrown (third throw). If 10 pins are knocked down in the first shot and 10 pins are tilted in the second shot, 10 pins are newly set and the third shot is possible. The score of the last frame (that is, the final score of the current bowling) is obtained by adding the total number of pins that fell in the final frame to the score of the previous frame.

In order to carry out point addition according to such a bowling rule, in the gaming machine 1, one game is associated with one bowling in the actual bowling, and the point won in each game is the number of pins to be defeated by that pitch. Is associated with. Other than the point that the final frame is the fourth frame instead of the tenth frame (four-frame system), point addition proceeds in the same way as the score counting in bowling. This makes it possible to closely link the addition of points performed inside the gaming machine 1 and the bowling effect shown to the player.

In order to realize the above point addition procedure, the main control unit 100 stores and holds internal data (various points and flag data) as shown in FIG. In FIG. 19, P(f#g) represents the point of the g-th game in the f-th set, P(f) represents the set point in the f-th set, and P(SUM) represents the final point (=final point). The set point of the set) is shown. Further, Fst(f) represents the strike flag of the f-th set, and Fsp(f) represents the spare flag of the f-th set.

FIG. 20 shows the correspondence between internal data of the gaming machine 1 and bowling. As shown in the figure, the f-th set (sometimes referred to as the "f-th eye") corresponds to the f-th frame (sometimes referred to as the "f-th eye") in bowling. The “set” of internal data is a concept provided for convenience so as to correspond to the “frame” of bowling. The g-th game (sometimes referred to as “g-th game”) corresponds to the g-th throw in bowling (sometimes referred to as “g-th game”). The point P(f#g) corresponds to the number of pins defeated at the g-th throw of the f-th frame in bowling. The set point P(f) corresponds to the score of the f-th frame in bowling. The final point P(SUM) corresponds to the final score in bowling.

The strike flag Fst(f) has an initial value of “0” and is updated to “1” when the point of the first game of the f-th set is 10. The situation in which the strike flag Fst(f) is “1” corresponds to the situation in which a strike is taken at the f-th frame when replaced with bowling.

The spare flag Fsp(f) has an initial value of “0” and is updated to “1” when the total points of the first game and the second game of the f-th set are 10. The situation in which the spare flag Fsp(f) is “1” corresponds to the situation in which a spare is taken at the f-th frame when replaced with bowling.

The point P(f#g) is determined to be the value when the point is won in the g-th game of the f-th set. Note that for each set, the total points acquired in the games in the set is calculated as "basic points". For example, when the points of the first game of the second set are 5 and the points of the second game are 3, the basic points of the second set are 8 (=5+3).

The set point P(f) is calculated according to the formula shown in FIG. That is, when the strike flag Fst(f) is “1”, the set point P(f−1) of the f−1th set is “10” which is the basic point of the fth set and the next two games. It is calculated as a value obtained by adding the points of (the first game of the (f+1)th set and the subsequent games). When the spare flag Fsp(f) is “1”, the set point P(f−1) of the f−1th set is “10” which is the basic point of the fth set, and the next one game (first It is calculated as a value obtained by adding the points of f+1 set of the first game). When any of these flags is “0”, it is calculated as a value obtained by adding the basic point of the f-th set to the set point P(f−1) of the f−1-th set. Note that P(0)=0 here. The final point P(SUM) (=P(4)) is determined as a value obtained by adding the fourth set basic point to the third set point P(3) (when each flag is “0”). Is similar to).

Next, the lottery range of points in each game (the range of points that may be won) will be described.

FIG. 22 is a transition diagram regarding the lottery range of the points of the first to third sets. As shown in this figure, the point P (f#1) of the first game is randomly selected in the range of 0 to 10 in any set (step S500). This is consistent with that in actual boring, 10 pins are always standing at the beginning of each frame, and the number of pins that fall at the first throw is 0 to 10.

More specifically, the main control unit 100 has the information of the point lottery table PT1 illustrated in FIG. 23 and also generates a random number in the range of 0 to Vmax (for example, 65535) for each game. The means for generating this random number may be common to the random number sequence generation unit 103 (see FIG. 3) for performing the lottery of the winning combination, or another random number generation means may be used.

The point lottery table PT1 defines the relationship between the generated random number value and points for each winning combination such as the bell and cherry. For example, when the winning combination is “bell”, the point “0” is won when the generated random number value is in the range of 0 to w1, and the point “1” is selected when it is in the range of w1+1 to w2. Will be elected. Note that, in FIG. 23, for simplification of the description, only bell, replay, watermelon, and cherry are shown as winning combinations, but the actual point lottery table PT1 includes information about all other winning combinations.

In the point lottery table PT1, the range of 0 to Vmax is divided into 11 as shown in FIG. 23, and any one of the points 0 to 10 is assigned so as not to overlap. Therefore, if the point lottery table PT1 is used, one of the points 0 to 10 is surely won. The values of w1 to w10, x1 to x10, y1 to y10, and z1 to z10 shown in FIG. 23 are determined so that each point wins with the probability shown in parentheses in FIG. For example, for the winning role "Bell", w1 is determined so that the point "0" is won with a probability of 75%, and w2 is determined so that the point "1" is won with a probability of 5%. There is. In the example shown in FIG. 23, as the value of the winning combination such as bell, replay, watermelon, and cherry increases, it becomes easier to win a higher point.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 22, when P(f#1) is 10 after the lottery for the first game point P(f#1), the process proceeds to the next set (only f is 1). Similarly, the lottery for the point P (f#1) of the first game is similarly performed. This is in line with the fact that if a strike occurs in actual bowling, the next pitch will be the first pitch of the next frame. On the other hand, when P(f#1) is other than 10, the point P(f#2) of the second game in the same set is drawn in the range of 0-10-P(f#1) ( Step S510). This is because before the second shot of the actual bowling, only the pins that did not fall in the first shot stand, and the number of pins that fell in the second shot is 0-10-P (f#1). It is adapted to be either one.

In this way, the lottery range of the point P(f#2) of the second game varies depending on the point P(f#1) of the first game. For example, when the number of points in the first game is 3, the lottery range is 0 to 7, and when the number of points in the first game is 6, the lottery range is 0 to 4. In consideration of this point, the main control unit 100 has a plurality of point lottery tables so as to be able to handle patterns of all lottery ranges. After the lottery for the point P(f#2) of the second game, the process proceeds to the next set (increases f by 1), and the lottery for the point P(f#1) of the first game is performed.

FIG. 24 exemplifies the point lottery table PT2 corresponding to the case where the lottery range is 0 to 4. In the point lottery table PT2, the range from 0 to Vmax is divided into five, and points 0 to 4 are assigned so as not to overlap. Therefore, if the point lottery table PT2 is used, any point of 0 to 4 is surely won. Note that the values of w11 to w14, x11 to x14, y11 to y14, and z11 to z14 shown in FIG. 24 are determined so that each point wins with the probability shown in the parentheses in FIG.

Only in the fourth set, which is the final frame, the point lottery range transitions as shown in FIG. 25 in order to match the actual bowling rule. The point P (4#1) of the first game is drawn in the range of 0 to 10 similarly to the other sets (step S600). After that, when the point P(4#1) of the first game is 10, the point P(4#2) of the second game is drawn in the range of 0 to 10 (step S610). If the point P (4#2) of the second game also becomes 10, then the point P (4#3) of the third game is drawn in the range of 0 to 10 (step S620), and 10 If not, the point P(4#3) of the third game is drawn in the range of 0-10-P(4#2) (step S630).

On the other hand, if the point P(4#1) of the first game is not 10, the point P(4#2) of the second game is 0-10-P(4#1) as in the other sets. ) Is selected by lot (step S640). If this point P(4#2) is 10, then the point P(4#3) of the third game is drawn in the range of 0 to 10 (step S620). However, if the point P (4#2) is not 10, the third game lottery is not performed. That is, in this case, the fourth set ends with only two games.

The overall processing flow up to final point determination performed in step S220 (see FIG. 18) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the left side of the flowchart shows the number of consumed games when each process is performed.

First, starting from the first set, the main control unit 100 performs point lottery for the first game (step S310). If the winning points have reached 10 points (YES in step S320), the main control unit 100 sets the strike flag of the first set to "1" (step S330), and shifts to the next set (step S370). ).

If 10 points have not been reached in the first game (NO in step S320), the second game point lottery is performed (step S340). As a result, if the total of the winning points in the first game and the second game has reached 10 points (Yes in step S350), the main control unit 100 sets the spare flag of the first set to "1" (step (S360), and shifts to the next set (step S370).

If the total of the winning points in the first game and the second game has not reached 10 points (NO in step S350), the main control unit 100 does not set any of the above flags to "1" and sets the next set. (Step S370). The processes of steps S310 to S370 are sequentially performed for each set from the first set to the third set.

When shifting to the fourth set (YES in step S380), the main control unit 100 sequentially executes the point lottery for the first game and the point lottery for the second game (steps S390 and S400). As a result, if the total of the winning points is 10 points or more (YES in step S410), the main control unit 100 further executes the point lottery for the third game (step S420), and finalizes the final point (step S420). S430). After the processing of step S430, the current lottery/addition of points (step S220) ends.

On the other hand, if the total of the winning points is less than 10 points (NO in step S410), the main control unit 100 determines the final point without executing the point lottery of the third game, The lottery/addition (step S220) is ended. Through the series of processes described above, points can be sequentially added according to the procedure according to the bowling rule, and the final point corresponding to the final bowling score can be obtained.

Next, the process of result determination (see step S230 of FIG. 18) based on the final point will be described in more detail.

FIG. 27 shows the correspondence between the final point and the determination result. As shown in this figure, the passing line is set to 20 points, and when the final point is less than 20 points, it is judged as "failure" (the stock addition lottery is not performed), and when it is 20 points or more, It is determined to be “success” (the stock addition lottery will be conducted).

Further, even when it is determined as “success”, as shown on the right side of FIG. 27, the stock addition lottery is performed so that the higher the final point is, the more advantageous (to facilitate adding a lot of pseudo bonuses). Done. For example, when the final point is 20 to 39, the lottery is performed so that one or more pseudo bonuses are surely added, and when the final point is 40 to 59, the pseudo bonus is A lottery will be held to ensure that two or more are added. As the stock addition lottery method, for example, a lottery method using a random number generating means can be adopted, as in the case of the point lottery.

In this way, when the final point reaches the passing line, the stock addition lottery is performed, and the higher the final point is, the easier the higher addition number is to be won. That is, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment gives a privilege regarding the game (improvement of the condition of the stock addition lottery) so that the higher the final point is, the more advantageous the player is. Therefore, the player longs for a high final point.

Next, the effect of the gaming machine 1 when entering the chance zone will be described.

FIG. 28 shows the relationship between the operation of the gaming machine and the effect pattern data in the chance zone. The effect pattern data (various effect scenes) shown in this figure corresponds to a part of the effect patterns 0, 1,... In the chance zone shown in FIG. Even in the chance zone, the variable display game described above is still executed, and the player operates the three stop buttons (10a to 10c) after operating the start lever 9 for each game. .. In the following description, the N-th stop button operated during the game may be referred to as an “N-th stop button”.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the chance zone, the effect pattern data displayed is sequentially updated at each timing when the start lever 9, the first stop button, and the third stop button are operated for each game. .. Accordingly, it is possible to sequentially display three patterns of effect scenes for each game. Moreover, since the effect scene is updated according to the operation performed by the player, the player can obtain a feeling that he is actively involved in the progress of the effect.

In the present embodiment, the first and third stop buttons are used as an opportunity to update the effect scene, but instead of this (or in addition to this), the second stop button is used. Good. For example, instead of the timing of operating the third stop button, the effect scene may be updated at the timing of operating the second stop button. However, in this case, if the player quickly operates the stop buttons (10a to 10c) in quick succession, the display time of the effect scene displayed when the operation of the first stop button is triggered becomes extremely short. In the present embodiment, even in such a situation, the effect scene that is displayed when the first stop button is operated is displayed until the third stop button is operated, so the display time is secured relatively long. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to overlook the effect scene.

In the title display performed in the game immediately after entering the chance zone (see step S210 in FIG. 18), the sub control unit 160 determines that the scene T1 in which the enemy character (enemy character) appears and the four heroines (friend characters). ) The scene T2 in which the two talk together and the scene T3 in which the heroine with the bowling ball says "Let's wipe out the enemy with this ball" are displayed in order. With this effect, it is possible to sufficiently inform the player that the mission of defeating the enemy by bowling will begin.

After that, in response to the lottery/addition of points according to the bowling rule (see step S220 in FIG. 18), the sub control unit 160 displays the bowling effect scene. The first game is the first game of the first set, which corresponds to the first shot of the first frame in bowling, so the heroine A in charge of the first frame makes a first shot in scene A1, a scene in which the ball rolls. A2 and a scene A3 in which a pin corresponding to the points won in the current game (enemies that look like a pin) fall are displayed in order. With this effect, the amount of points obtained in the current game is expressed by the number of pins that have been defeated, and the player's interest is greatly attracted.

Even after the first game of the first set, the sub-control unit 160 causes the g-th game of the f-th set to correspond to the g-throw of the f-th frame, and sequentially displays the bowling effect scene in the same manner as described above. At this time, in the first frame, the heroine A was made to appear as the player to pitch, but in the second frame, the heroine B was made to appear, in the third frame, the heroine C was made to appear, and in the fourth frame, the heroine D was made to appear. In this way, by changing the heroines (players in charge) that appear in each frame, it is possible to produce a state in which the four heroines cooperate to perform the mission. The bowling score (score of each pitch or score of each frame) may or may not be displayed as appropriate.

In addition, although a spare (or strike) was generated in the second shot of the fourth frame, but if the points so far have not reached the passing line, the next third shot is a serious scene that separates the light and shade of the judgment result. Become. Therefore, specially for the third pitch, for example, by displaying a production scene in which all the heroines pitch together, it is possible to effectively invite the player's empathy.

Since the number of pins to be knocked down varies depending on the points obtained in the game at that time, scenes such as scene A3 in which pins are knocked down can handle any point (the number of points and the number of tilted pins can be the same. Multiple patterns are available. Also, for the scene in which the heroine pitches such as scene A1 and the scene in which the ball rolls such as scene A2, for example, even if a plurality of patterns are prepared so that they can be switched according to the points obtained in the game at that time, good.

In addition, in the bowling production, it is possible to reproduce more realistically by reproducing in detail the phenomena that can occur in actual bowling. For example, if none of the pins fall down, it means that the ball fits into the groove of the gutter in actual bowling, so it is sufficient to use a production scene that represents this situation. On the contrary, in order to increase the interestingness of the production, a phenomenon that hardly occurs in actual boring may be produced. For example, a production scene in which the thrown ball once fits in the groove of the gutter and then hits the pebbles that have fallen in the groove and the ball jumps out and hits the pin may be appropriately used.

After the series of lottery/addition processing of points is completed, when the final point reaches the acceptance line, the sub-control unit responds to the stock addition lottery (see step S240 in FIG. 18). 160 displays a result of success. Specifically, a scene R1 in which all the heroines throw the ball, a scene R2 in which the enemy character receives the ball, and a scene R3 in which the enemy character is blown off due to the momentum of the ball are displayed in order. As a result, the player can realize that a good result has been obtained by the success of the mission (the stock addition lottery will be executed).

On the other hand, when the final point does not reach the passing line, the sub control unit 160 displays the result of failure in order to suggest the fact to the player (see step S250 in FIG. 18). Specifically, a scene S1 in which all the heroines throw the ball, a scene S2 in which the enemy character receives the ball, and a scene S3 in which the enemy character flicks the ball (all not shown) are sequentially displayed. As a result, the player can realize that a good result was not obtained due to the mission failure (the stock addition lottery is not executed). The scenes S1 and S2 may be the same as the scenes R1 and R2 used at the time of success.

FIG. 29 schematically shows the flow of effects and point addition in the chance zone. In the chance zone, the game progresses in the order shown by the white numbers, and the production progresses in the order of title display → bowling mission execution → result display (However, some games may be omitted, such as when a strike occurs) There is also). On the other hand, the points obtained in each game are sequentially added so as to be linked to the flow of the effect, and the final point P(SUM) is obtained.

In addition, the set point of each set is basically a value obtained by adding the sum of the points (basic points) acquired in the game in the current set to the set point of the previous set. However, when the basic point reaches "10", that is, when the strike flag Fst(f) or the spare flag Fsp(f) is "1", the point (special point) of the next game 1 or 2 is special. Further added. As a result, if the condition (special addition condition) that the basic point reaches “10” in any game is satisfied, the point acquired in the next 1 or 2 games becomes the final point P (SUM). It will be added and added.

For example, when points are obtained in each game as shown in FIG. 30, the special addition condition corresponding to "strike" is satisfied in the first set and the second set, and the special addition condition corresponding to "spare" in the third set. Is satisfied. Therefore, the point “10” of the second set first game is specially added to the set point of the first set, and the point “6” of the third set first game is specially added to the set point of the first set and the second set. Then, the point “4” of the second game of the third set is specially added to the set point of the second set, and the point “7” of the first game of the fourth set is specially added to the set point of the third set. The set point of the fourth set is the final point P(SUM).

Due to such special addition, the point “10” of the second set first game is doubled, the point “6” of the third set first game is tripled, and the point “10” of the third set second game is tripled. The point “4” is doubled and the point “7” in the first game of the fourth set is doubled and added to the final point P(SUM). As a result, 10+10+6+4+7+2=39 is obtained by simply accumulating points of each game, but 10+6×2+4+7=33, which is the increased amount due to the premium, is further added, and the final point becomes 72.

In this way, if the special addition condition is satisfied in any game, the points that will be acquired in the future will be added to the final point, and the bonus will be advantageous to the player (the condition for the stock addition lottery). Will be obtained. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 is very easy to attract the player's interest.

For example, with a model that employs a general point addition method, it is unlikely that the points will eventually become high if the points do not grow in the initial stage, so the interest of the player fades in the middle. Is concerned. However, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the points are not increased in the initial stage, the value of points that will be obtained in the future is increased by satisfying the special addition condition on the way, and the final points are greatly increased. It is possible. Therefore, the player can expect a possibility of reversal without getting tired on the way, and maintains a feeling of uplifting. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can attract more interest of the player in the chance zone, and is a model that is attractive to the player.

Although the bowling rule itself is widely known, as in the present embodiment, the method of adding a score peculiar to bowling is applied to the method of adding points for each game to display an effect according to the acquired points. It is a very novel idea to configure the gaming machine so that the bonus is given according to the final point. The gaming machine 1 that employs such a configuration is a gaming machine that has not been available in the past and that makes the most of the appeal of bowling.

Although the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, various modifications can be made from the viewpoint of improving the efficiency of the internal processing of the gaming machine, improving the attractiveness and fun of the gaming machine, or other viewpoints. Some modified examples of the present embodiment will be described below.
(1) In the present embodiment, the boring is performed in a 4-frame system (the number of frames is 4), but the number of frames may be 3 or less, or conversely 5 or more, for various reasons. In order to reproduce the formal bowling flow as much as possible, the number of frames should be 10 according to the regular rules. Also, for the sake of production, the number of pitches and the number of pins in each frame may deviate from the formal bowling rules. Furthermore, while adopting the point addition method according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect different from bowling.
(2) In the present embodiment, the ratio of the value of points as the internal data to the value of the score of bowling is set to 1:1. However, considering the convenience of internal processing in the gaming machine 1 and the like, different ratios may be used. I do not care. As an example, the ratio is set to 10:1 (that is, one pin corresponds to 10 points), and for example, if 60 points are obtained in a certain game, 6 pins will fall down. good. When 64 points are obtained as a fraction, the fraction may be rounded up so that 7 pins may fall down, or the fraction may be rounded down so that 6 pins may fall down.
(3) In actual boring, there may be a so-called “split” when about 2 to 4 pins remain after the first shot. In this case, since the distance between the pins becomes large, it becomes particularly difficult to take a spare. Therefore, such a split may be reproduced in the presentation. For example, when the number of points in the first game of each set is 6 to 8 (when there are 2 to 4 pins remaining without falling in the first throw), the main control unit 100 draws whether or not a split is made. Carry out. When the split is won, the main control unit 100 uses a point lottery table (a point lottery table in which the probability of winning such points is lowered) in which the spare points are more difficult to win than usual in the next second game. Perform lottery for points. Further, the sub control unit 160 displays an effect scene showing the split state, and suggests to the player that it is difficult to get a spare. By incorporating the split element in this way, it is possible to further improve the reality of bowling production.
(4) In actual bowling, when three consecutive strikes are called "turkey", a considerable high score can be expected. Therefore, in the production of bowling, if a strike occurs in the first frame and the second frame, at the start of the next third frame, phrases such as "Turkey chance" and "If the strike is taken, the bonus stock is confirmed!" It may be displayed so as to further encourage the player's uplifting feeling. When the number of frames is increased, it is sufficient to display phrases such that “Strike”, “Fifth”, and so on are followed each time a strike occurs even after a successful turkey.
(5) In order to maintain the player's expectation until the end, a one-shot reversal rule that does not exist in actual bowling may be appropriately adopted. For example, when the accumulated points (cumulative score in the production) is less than 10 at the end stage of the first game of the fourth set (the first throw in the fourth frame in the production), the one-shot reversal event occurs with a predetermined probability. A lottery for winning may be carried out, and if this is won, the stock addition lottery may be unconditionally performed. As the effect of the one-shot reversal event, for example, a scene of a revival announcement indicating that the miracle has been revival is displayed in the game after the failure result is displayed (see step S250 in FIG. 18). Just do it.
(6) In the present embodiment, different heroines (characters) are made to appear for each frame as a bowling effect. However, even if the winning probability of points is changed so that each heroine has individuality. good. The change of the point winning probability can be realized by changing the contents of the point lottery table (see FIG. 23 and FIG. 24).

FIG. 31 exemplifies the contents of change in the point lottery table and the effect produced thereby, for each type of heroine. In addition, FIG. 32 shows the winning probability of each point when the change content shown in FIG. 31 is embodied, taking the case of the winning combination “watermelon” as an example. In this example, the heroine B is used as a standard (that is, the point lottery table shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 is applied), and the point lottery tables corresponding to other heroines are changed. The value in parentheses in FIG. 32 indicates the amount of change from the standard value.

For the heroine A, the point lottery table is changed so that the winning probability of the point “10” is increased only in the first game and the winning probability of the point “0” is increased in each game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, the winning probability of the point “0” increases as compared with the standard value, and the winning probability of the point “10” also increases as compared with the standard value. By changing the point lottery table as described above, a staging effect that "a strike is likely to occur but gutter is likely to occur when the heroine A is pitched" is obtained. As a result, the heroine A has an individuality such as "a personality that plays one or eight games".

For the heroine C, the point lottery table is changed so that the expected value of the points to be won in each game is lowered, and the winning probability of the points which will reach 10 points in total in the second game is increased. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, the expected value of points to be won (see the lower part of FIG. 32) is reduced as compared with the standard value. Although illustration is omitted, only in the point lottery table used in the second game, the winning probability of points that will reach a total of 10 points is higher than the standard value. By changing the point lottery table as described above, it is possible to obtain the effect that "when the heroine C is pitched, it is difficult to extend the score but a spare is likely to appear". As a result, the heroine C has an individuality such as "I am not very good but I am good at taking a spare".

For the heroine D, the point lottery table is changed so that the expected value of the points to be won in each game is increased and the probability of winning the point “0” is decreased in each game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, the expected value of the points to be won (see the lower part of FIG. 32) is increased compared to the standard value, and the winning probability of the point “0” is decreased. By changing the point lottery table, it is possible to obtain a staging effect that “when the heroine D is pitched, the score is easily extended and gutter is difficult to appear”. As a result, the heroine D has an individuality such as "a strong person who firmly increases the score". As in this example, by making it relatively easy to extend the points in the final frame, it is possible to make the player have the expectation of one-shot reversal until the end, and to attract interest as long as possible.

For the heroine B, the point lottery table is not changed. As a result, the standard effect for the heroine B is obtained, and the standard personality is directly applied. It goes without saying that what kind of effect effect each heroine (character) is aimed at, how the point lottery table is changed, etc. can be freely determined in consideration of various circumstances.

As described above, in the present modified example, a lottery of points is performed for each game to obtain the won points, and the winning probability of the points in the lottery is changed for each set. Further, the effect display including the display of the character who performs bowling is performed, and the character is changed for each set. By changing the winning probability of points and the heroine that appears for each set, it is possible to direct each heroine to have its own individuality, and it is possible to further attract the interest of the player.
(7) Even in the game in which the title is displayed before the bowling effect starts (see step S210 in FIG. 18), considering that the player has already entered the chance zone, the points are drawn by lottery. Is also good. In this case, the point P(0) won in the lottery may be added to the points of the first game of the first set (see processing X in FIG. 33), and directly added to the final points. You may do it. By doing so, it becomes possible to more satisfy the player who desires to earn as many points as possible.
(8) The contents of the privilege given when the final point reaches the passing line may be different contents instead of (or in addition to) the stock addition lottery. If there is any privilege that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to motivate the player who wants to acquire this privilege. Also, if the content of the privilege becomes more advantageous to the player as the final point becomes higher, it is possible to make the player aiming further higher even more hot.
(9) In the present embodiment, the upper limit of points that can be acquired in the game within one set (excluding the final set) is set to "10" in accordance with the number of pins that may be defeated within one frame. In this regard, the upper limit may be eliminated, and points exceeding “10” may be acquired in the game within one set. However, points exceeding “10” cannot be represented by the number of pins that fall down, so they are carried over to the next set (see processing Y in FIG. 33) and added to the points obtained in the first game. .. In this way, regardless of the points of the first game, no inconvenience occurs even if the points of the second game are 0 to 10, so the point lottery table PT1 common to the first game and the second game. (See FIG. 23) can also be used. It should be noted that points exceeding “10” are not discarded and are reflected in the final points, so that the player does not feel dissatisfied with losing points.
(10) The number of games in which the bowling effect is performed is, as described above, from five games (a case where only one shot is made in the first to third frames due to a strike and two shots are made in the fourth frame) depending on the point acquisition situation. It varies between 9 games (a case in which 2 throws are made in the 1st to 3rd frames and 3 throws are made in the 4th frame). However, if the bowling production ends with an excessively small number of games, there is a risk that the player will be in a mockery.

Therefore, if the bowling production ends in less than 7 games, a set that performs point lottery similar to the 4th set (4th frame) is added as the 5th set, and a special final frame (1st frame) is added. (5 frames) may be performed. In this way, the production of bowling will not end with an excessively small number of games, and the situation in which the player is amusement can be suppressed. In addition, as a production of the fifth set of bowling, the sub control unit 160 displays a production scene in which all four heroines pitch together. By this effect, the player feels that the bowling mission performance has reached the climax, and the uplifting feeling is further enhanced.

FIG. 34 schematically shows the flow of the effect of the chance zone and the point addition in this modified example, following FIG. 29. The contents of the fifth set (fifth frame) indicated by broken lines in this figure are added only when the number of games in the first to fourth frames is 7 or less. When the fifth set is added in this way, the set point P(5) of the fifth set is regarded as the final point P(SUM) instead of the set point P(4) of the fourth set. As described above, in this modified example, as a general rule, the points obtained in the set of the specified number of times (4 times) are added to be the final point P(SUM), but the number of games included in the set of the specified number of times. Is less than the predetermined number "7", the specified number of times is increased.
(Summary)
As described above, the gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that repeatedly executes a game for playing a game (variable display game), and has a point acquiring means for acquiring points for each game, and an effect according to the acquired points. It is provided with an effecting means for performing, and a privilege granting means for granting a privilege related to the game (stock addition lottery) according to the final point P (SUM) obtained by adding each acquired point. Furthermore, when a predetermined special addition condition is satisfied in one of the games (when the basic points in the set including the game reaches the specified value “10”), the gaming machine 1 is acquired in the next and subsequent games. At least a part of the points to be added is added to the final point P(SUM) as a premium. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can further attract the player's interest in the chance zone.

It should be understood that the description of the above-described embodiment is basically an example in all points and is not restrictive. The contents of the above-described embodiment and various modifications can be appropriately combined and implemented as long as there is no technical contradiction. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the rotating-body type gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a ball-type gaming machine (pachinko machine).

1 Gaming Machine 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 medals paid out
4d Medal insertion display LED
4e Replay display LED
4f Error display LED
5 Medal insertion section 6 Settlement button 7 Cross key 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever 10 Stop button section 10a Left stop button (one of stop switches)
10b Medium stop button (one of stop switches)
10c Right stop button (one of stop switches)
11 display effect device 12 speaker unit 13 game state display LED unit 14 special button 15 saucer 16 medal payout opening 17 reflector 18 medal payout device 19 door keyhole 20 return button 21 power supply unit 21a setting key switch 21b error release switch 21c power supply switch 21d Keyhole 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 30c Step motor 31a Rotation sensor 31b Rotation sensor 31c Rotation sensor 32a Left rotation belt 32b Middle rotation belt 32c Right rotation belt 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 (3)

In a gaming machine that can repeatedly execute games,
A point acquisition means for acquiring points by executing a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets during the game;
Performance means to perform performance display according to the acquired points,
According to a final point obtained by adding each acquired point, a privilege granting means for granting a privilege related to the game,
In the point acquisition game in any set, when the total of the acquired basic points reaches the predetermined point, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied, and is acquired in the next point acquisition game or later. At least a portion of the points will be added to the final point ,
For each set containing one or more games, calculate the total points acquired in the games in the set as basic points,
A gaming machine , wherein the special addition condition is determined to be satisfied when the basic point reaches the predetermined point . In a gaming machine that can repeatedly execute games,
Counting means for performing an addition operation on points acquired by executing a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets during the game, and counting accumulated points.
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege related to the game, in accordance with the cumulative acquisition points counted by the counting means,
And a production means for performing a production display according to the points acquired for each of the point acquisition games ,
In the point acquisition game in any one set, when the total of the acquired basic points reaches the predetermined point, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied, and the counting means starts the subsequent game. A gaming machine, characterized by adding at least a part of the points acquired in (1). In a gaming machine that can repeatedly execute games,
Counting means for performing an addition operation on points acquired by executing a point acquisition game composed of a plurality of sets during the game, and counting accumulated points.
And a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege related to the game in accordance with the cumulative acquisition points counted by the counting unit,
In the point acquisition game in any one set, when the total of the acquired basic points reaches the predetermined point, it is determined that the predetermined special addition condition is satisfied, and the counting means starts the subsequent game. in at least part of the points to be acquired, and adds them extra,
For each set containing one or more games, calculate the total points acquired in the games in the set as basic points,
When said basic points has reached a predetermined value, Yu Technical machine you wherein special additional conditions are met.