JP6763658B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a game machine (rotary body type game machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface has been known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to a game medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball, and performs a game for acquiring such a game medium. Further, in this type of gaming machine, the rotation start operation of the player triggers an internal lottery and the rotation of a plurality of reels is started, and the stop operation of the player is triggered by the result of the internal lottery. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

JP-A-2007-282951

By the way, in a game machine as described above, when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of a winning combination is displayed on an effective line, a specific symbol combination may be displayed on a specific invalid line (see Patent Document 1). In such a case, if an effect is performed that impresses the player with a specific symbol combination while all reels are stopped, there is a risk of misunderstanding the result of the game that the winning combination is won by the specific symbol combination. is there. In addition to the case where the combination of symbols displayed on the invalid line as described above causes misunderstanding of the game result, it is necessary to prevent the misidentification of the game result due to the relationship between the reel stop mode and the effect content under various circumstances. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for preventing misidentification of the result of a game.

(1) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the winning or losing of a combination, and the plurality of reels are rotated for each game. A reel control means for controlling to stop a rotating reel in a manner corresponding to the result of an internal lottery triggered by a stop operation, and a winning form predetermined for each winning combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped are shown. Based on the symbol combination being displayed on the valid line, the winning judgment means that determines that the winning combination has won, and when the winning combination wins, the winning processing corresponding to the winning combination is executed. A prize-winning processing means and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game are provided, and the effect control means is predetermined in a game in which a predetermined lottery result is obtained by an internal lottery. When the first effect of notifying the symbol combination is being executed, control is performed to switch to the second effect of notifying the specific symbol constituting the symbol combination under a predetermined condition, and the reel rotating in the game is used. When all are stopped, the execution control of the effect is performed so that the first effect is not executed, and when the result of the game is confirmed and the specific symbol is displayed on the effective line, the first effect is displayed. 2 It is related to a game machine that executes a production.

In the present invention, in a game in which a predetermined lottery result is obtained by an internal lottery, when the first effect of notifying a predetermined symbol combination is executed, a specific symbol constituting the symbol combination is generated under a predetermined condition. Control is performed to switch to the second effect to be notified, but the first effect may provide information different from the game result indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line in the situation where all reels are stopped. Therefore, in the situation where all the reels rotating in the game are stopped, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the game result by controlling the execution of the effect so that the first effect is not executed, and the second effect. Only provides information about the symbols actually displayed on the valid line, so when the result of the game is confirmed and the specific symbol is displayed on the valid line, the second By executing the effect, it is possible to provide the player with appropriate information regarding the game result.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of a small winning combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the replay in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of the reel in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and a winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and a winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and a winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel and the effect image in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine of the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or a rotating body type game machine, and is a type of game machine that plays a game using a medal as a game medium.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment contains a reel unit composed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 (plural reels) in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. Has been done. Further, a hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. Further, in the housing of the game machine of the present embodiment, a control board which is equipped with a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like and controls the operation of the game machine is also housed.

The outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One of them is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are rotationally driven around the axis of the stepping motor, respectively, and the number of pulses and pulses of the driving pulse of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is provided so that it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in response to the drive pulse supplied from the control board and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are individually openable and closable, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the game machine through the display window DW.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower tiers are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by the combination of the display positions of the respective reels. Reel. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called specified number of medals, is set to 3, and when medals corresponding to the specified number of medals are inserted, the first reels R1 to 1 The effective line L1 composed of the middle stages of each of the third reels R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the effective line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the combination wins a prize. As a matter of fact, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

Further, the upper front door UD is provided with a game information display unit DS. The game information display unit DS consists of LEDs, lamps, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the above is displayed.

Further, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing a game effect. The liquid crystal display The liquid crystal display displays various images (or images) for assisting the game or enlivening the game. Further, in the game machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided on the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. From this speaker, various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game are output.

Further, various operating means are provided on the lower front door DD. As the operation means, the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 for performing the operation of inserting the credited (stored) medal, the operation that triggers the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to start the game. Start lever (game start operation means) SL, stop button (stop operation means) for performing an operation that triggers to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ) B1 to B3 and the like are provided.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started by the player inserting the medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. Then, when the player presses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random value is performed, and the first reel R1 is performed. -On condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (enabled).

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, and a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The sensor, etc.) turns on and changes the reel stop signal input to the control board from the off state to the on state.

When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from to off state.

Then, the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

Further, a medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. There is.

In the present embodiment, the result of the game may be determined at the stage where the rotating reels exist regardless of the mode of the subsequent stop operation, or may be determined at the stage when all the reels are stopped. As for the situation where the result of the game is confirmed, for example, when multiple types of winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, the type of winning combination is fixed to one type, and the winning combination is won in the internal lottery. The presence or absence of is confirmed, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line is confirmed, the predetermined symbol is confirmed to be displayed at any of the display positions on the effective line, and the like.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is controlled by the gaming control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as a medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, and a stop switch 240, performs various calculations for executing a game, and is based on the calculation results. The operation of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, and the sound device 340 is controlled. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), RAM, or ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

The game control means 100 includes input receiving means 105, random number generating means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, winning determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, game state transition control means 170, and AT. The control means 175, the effect control means 180, and the storage means 190 are included.

The insertion receiving means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions (3 medals), the game start operation for the start lever SL (game start operation means) is performed. Perform the process to activate. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute an internal lottery.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion reception means 105 inserts the medal up to the specified number of inserted medals. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the betting switch 220 is activated, and the insertion receiving means 105 sets the specified number of insertions. To the limit, set the credited medal to the inserted state.

The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number value for lottery. The random number value can be generated based on, for example, the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the "random number value" includes not only a value that randomly occurs in a mathematical sense, but also that even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so that the value is practical. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not the winning combination is correct or not based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by the player by the game start operation (first pressing operation on the activated start lever SL) with respect to the start lever SL. It is a means for performing an internal lottery, such as a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, and a lottery flag setting process.

In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the main lottery table storage means 191 stores six types of internal lottery tables A to F as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. And in each internal lottery table, various roles such as replays, small wins, and bonuses and losses (unwinned) correspond to each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). It is attached.

In the game machine of the present embodiment, batting order bells 1 to batting order bell 12, middle cherry, common bell 1, and common are prepared as batting order bells 1 to 29 as small winning combinations. Bell 2 is set.

To explain the winning mode of each small winning combination with reference to FIG. 5, the batting order bells 1 to 4 have 10 types of 3 small winning combinations (small winning combination with 3 payouts) and 1 type of 9 small winning combinations. It shows that the small winning combination (small winning combination with 9 payouts) is won in duplicate, and the batting order bells 5 to 12 are 10 types of 3-card small winning combination and 2 types of 9-card small winning combination. Indicates that and will be won in duplicate.

In addition, the middle cherry shows that 17 types of 3 small wins are won in duplicate, and the common bell 1 shows that 24 types of 3 small wins and 4 types of 9 small wins are duplicated. It indicates that the winner will be won, and the common bell 2 indicates that 25 types of 3-card small wins and 2 types of 9-card small wins will be won in duplicate.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 8 are prepared as replays, and normal replay and batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 are set as the winning modes of the replay.

When the winning mode of each replay is specifically described with reference to FIG. 6, the normal replay indicates that the replays 1 to 3 are won in duplicate, and the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 are the replay 1 And 2 to 4 types of replays including replay 5 are duplicated and won, and batting order replays 7 to 12 are batting order replays 1 and 8 and either replay 6 or replay 7. It shows that 3 to 5 types of replays including the above are duplicated and won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, and the probability of winning the small winning combination is higher in the internal lottery table C and the internal lottery table D than in the other internal lottery tables. The replay is won, and in the internal lottery table F, a small winning combination is won with a higher probability than other internal lottery tables.

Further, in the game machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target, but the internal lottery In Table E and Internal Lottery Table F, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the game state, and the lottery table can be selected. In the process, any one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state.

In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generating means 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won by referring to the internal lottery table stored in.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , On state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning combination is set in the winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 192 of the storage means 190.

Further, in the game machine of the present embodiment, the lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and the winning state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. There is a big bonus (BB) as a role to which the former carry-over flag is associated, and a small role and a replay are associated with the latter carry-over flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the winning or not of the small winning combination and the replay even in the game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) that has already been won A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, such as a small winning combination won in the internal lottery and a lottery flag for replay, is set in the winning state.

The reel control means 130 starts the rotation drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the player by the game start operation to the start lever SL. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels on which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are constantly rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: about 80 rotations per minute). Control to enable the stop operation, and to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a manner corresponding to the setting state of the lottery flag (result of the internal lottery). I do.

Then, when the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled and the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the reel control means 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240. By stopping the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 based on the signal, control is performed to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

That is, each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the reel control means 130 determines and determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel at the stopped position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to the operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stop order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, with respect to the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. It has become like. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is 0 at the stop position of each rotating reel. It is determined in the range of ~ 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, in the reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation is performed among the stop buttons B1 to B3, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is the stop button. If the position is within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the valid line when the pressing operation is performed on, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination with the lottery flag set to the winning state is the valid line. As shown in the upper display position, the control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation is performed.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the white 7 symbol “white 7” are relative to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , BAR symbol "BAR", heart symbol "HT", special symbol "SP", replay symbol A "RPA", replay symbol B "RPB", bell symbol "BL", watermelon symbol "WM", and cherry symbol "CH" ] Are arranged, and when a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position is pulled onto the effective line, the pressing detection position is obtained for the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. Regardless, it can be displayed on the effective line.

Further, the reel control means 130 is rotating with reference to a process (logic calculation) of obtaining the stop position of the reel being rotated according to the priority and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. The process of determining the stop position of the reel (table reference process) is performed.

First, in the logic calculation, it is within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the reel position at the time when the stop switch 240 is operated (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority data determined for each combination. Priority is obtained for the candidate stop positions for 5 frames existing in. Then, among the priorities of the candidates for each stop position, the candidate for the stop position having the highest priority is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for multiple stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the press detection position, etc., and the highest priority stop position candidate becomes a plurality of candidates. In that case, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process described later.

In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority is set in the order of "replay> small winning combination> bonus", and in the logic calculation, when the lottery flags for two or more types of winning combination are set to the internal winning state. According to the priority associated with each winning combination, the candidate for the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination with high priority is the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the winning combination with low priority. Find the priority so that it has a higher priority than the candidate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the stop position candidates when a plurality of types of small wins are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the valid line. There are cases where the priority is calculated and cases where the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on the predetermined dividend for the small winning combination, and the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the valid line. When finding the priority of the stop position candidates according to the above, each stop position candidate has a higher priority as the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the effective line increases. When finding the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of medals paid out, the medal based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the valid line. The priority of each stop position candidate is calculated so that the stop position where the number of payouts increases (the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) has a higher priority. However, when seeking priority for candidates for stop positions according to the number of medals paid out, if small wins with the same payout are won more than once, each small win can be won. The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same, and when the priority of the stop position candidates is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the valid line, the priority is placed on the valid line. The priority of the stop position candidates in which the number of symbol combinations indicating the displayable winning forms is the same is treated as the same.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, the logic calculation is performed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, a correct batting order is set for each of the batting order bells 1 to 12, and a pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order. In this embodiment, the setting of the correct batting order differs depending on the game state, and as will be described in detail later, the correct batting order corresponding to each batting order bell differs depending on whether or not the game state is a bonus establishment state. There is. Then, when one of the batting order bells is won, if the type of the stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order, the number of medals paid out is the largest for the reel that stops first. The priority is calculated so that the priority of the position candidate is the highest, and for the reels that stop after the second, if the correct batting order continues, the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of medals paid out is Priority is required so that it is the highest, and if the batting order is incorrect, priority is given so that the candidate for the stop position with the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line has the highest priority. Degree is required. Further, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the symbol combinations constituting the most winning forms can be displayed at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is calculated so that the candidate of the possible stop position has the highest priority.

Then, in the present embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the small winning combination 25 or the small winning combination 26 is awarded according to the type of the batting order bell. Logic calculation is performed so that the candidate of the stop position where the player can perform is the highest priority, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 24 can be won. The logic operation is performed so that the position candidate has the highest priority.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the middle-tier cherry is won, a logic calculation is performed so as to obtain the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the payouts of a plurality of types of small winning combinations included in the winning mode of the middle-tier cherry are paid. Since there are three in each case, there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority, and the stop position is determined with reference to the stop control table described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the common bell 1 or the common bell 2 is won, a logic calculation is performed so as to obtain the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and when the common bell 1 is won, the stop button is displayed. If the stop operation is performed in the order in which B1 is pressed first, the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the small winning combination 25 is the highest, and the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is stopped in the order in which they are first pressed. When the operation is performed, the logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the small winning combination 26 is the highest, and when the common bell 2 is won, the stop operation is performed in any pressing order. Even if it is performed, the logic calculation is performed so that the candidate of the stop position where the small winning combination 26 can be won has the highest priority.

Further, in the logic calculation, so-called pull-in processing and kicking processing are performed as processing for obtaining a candidate for a reel stop position. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining the priority of the candidate reel stop position so that the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining the priority of the candidate reel stop position so that the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the non-winning state is in the form of winning. A logic operation is performed to find a candidate for a reel stop position so that the reel does not stop.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 each time the reel rotates once. By obtaining the rotation angle (number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reference position of the reel (frame detected by the reel index 315), the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. It has become. That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle of the reel from the reference position.

In the table reference processing, when a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority are obtained as a result of performing the logic operation, which position is set as the stop position is determined by the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. Determined by referring to the stop control table stored in.

Here, in the stop control table, the correspondence between the push detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is operated (when the press of the stop button is detected), and the actual stop position, according to the setting state of the lottery flag. The relationship is set. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the pressing detection position and the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation from the pressing detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

Then, in the stop control table referred to when any of the batting order bells 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery, the correct batting order is set for each batting order bell as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Therefore, the pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect batting order. In particular, in the present embodiment, the setting of the correct batting order differs depending on the game state, and the game state is any one of the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, and the third replay time state. As shown in FIG. 8, there is one type of correct batting order for each batting order bell, whereas when the game state is a bonus established state, each batting order bell is assigned as shown in FIG. On the other hand, there are four types of correct batting order. That is, when the batting order bell is won when the game state is different from the bonus established state, the batting order bell is won with a probability of 1/6, whereas when the game state is the bonus established state, the batting order bell is won. There is a 2/3 chance that the batting order will be correct.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the player cannot grasp the correct batting order of the batting order bell, the winning rate of the small winning combination 25 or the small winning combination 26 at the time of winning the batting order bell depends on whether or not the game state is the bonus establishment state. Therefore, the player can detect the winning of the big bonus (BB) depending on the frequency of winning the small winning combination 25 or the small winning combination 26.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when any of the batting order bells 1 to 4 is won in the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, or the third replay time state. In addition, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the small winning combination 25, which is a 9-card small winning combination, is won. When B3 is pressed, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there are cases where one of the 10 types of three small winning orders wins and cases where none of the winning combinations wins (missing). .. In the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 25 wins, as shown in FIG. 10A, the lower rightward lowering consisting of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3 is invalid. A right-down bell-aligned stop mode composed of the bell symbol "BL" appears on the line.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when any of the batting order bells 5 to 12 is won in the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, or the third replay time state. In addition, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the small winning combination 26 out of the two types of 9 small winning combinations is won, and the game stops in the incorrect batting order. When the buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the stop position for the pressed detection position is set so that there are cases where one of the 10 types of three small winning orders wins and cases where none of the winning combinations wins (missing). Has been done. When the small winning combination 26 wins in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a bell is formed on the effective line L1 composed of the middle stages of the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3. A stop mode in which the middle bells are aligned, which is composed of the symbol "BL", has come to appear.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when any of the batting order bells is won in the bonus establishment state, the small winning combination 25 wins in the correct batting order when the batting order bells 1 to 4 are won. When the batting order bells 5 to 8 are won, the small winning combination 26 wins in the correct batting order, and when the batting order bells 9 to 12 are won, the small winning combination 25 wins in the correct batting order and the small winning combination 26 wins. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that it exists, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, one of the 10 types of three small winning combinations wins, or any combination. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there is a case where no prize is won (missing).

In the present embodiment, if a winning combination is missed when the batting order bell is won in any of the game states, three types of RT fluctuation blanks (RT fluctuation blank 1, RT fluctuation blank 2, and RT fluctuation) are on the effective line. A symbol combination indicating any of the blanks 3) is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 is won, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay as shown in FIG. , The pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect batting order.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 5 wins. The stop position for the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the stop position for the press detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins. When the replay 1 wins in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), the replay is performed on the effective line L1 composed of the middle stages of the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3. When the stop mode of the middle replay alignment composed of the symbol A "RPA" and the replay symbol B "RPB" appears and the replay 5 wins, as shown in FIG. 12B, the first reel R1 Anomalous replay alignment stop mode consisting of replay symbol A "RPA" and replay symbol B "RPB" appears on the irregular invalid line consisting of the middle row, the middle row of the second reel R2, and the upper row of the third reel R3. It has become.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any of batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, replay 6 or replay 7 wins. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so as to be performed, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 8 wins. When the replay 6 wins in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12C, the right-up invalidity including the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3 is invalid. When a right-up replay alignment stop mode composed of replay symbol A "RPA" and replay symbol B "RPB" appears on the line and replay 7 wins a prize, as shown in FIG. 12 (D), the first Stopping the right-down replay alignment composed of replay symbol A "RPA" and replay symbol B "RPB" on the right-down invalid line consisting of the upper stage of 1 reel R1, the middle stage of 2nd reel R2, and the lower stage of 3rd reel R3. When the aspect appears and the replay 8 wins a prize, as shown in FIG. 12 (E), the replay is performed on the lower invalid line consisting of the lower rows of the first reel R1, the second reel R2, and the third reel R3. A stop mode of lower replay alignment composed of symbol A "RPA" and replay symbol B "RPB" has come to appear.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when the middle cherry is won, the small winning combination 27 wins the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 16 in preference to the small winning combination 27, and the small winning combination 27 cannot be won. , The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that any one of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 16 wins.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when the common bell 1 or the common bell 2 is won, the stop operation is performed in the order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed when the common bell 1 is won. The small winning combination 25 wins a prize, and the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the small winning combination 26 wins when the stop operation is performed in the order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed. At the time of winning 2, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the small winning combination 26 wins regardless of the pressing order in which the stop operation is performed.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stopping mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, the winning determination table of the storage means 190 is displayed on the effective line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped while referring to the winning determination table stored in the storage means 194. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, the big bonus (BB), the replays 1 to replay 8, and the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 29 are arranged according to the symbol combination displayed on the effective line when each reel is stopped. A prize judgment table is prepared so that it can be judged whether or not there is a prize and whether or not the RT fluctuation blank is displayed. The "ANY" in the winning form of the small winning combination 27 shown in FIG. 17 indicates that any of a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won, the winning processing is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the processing at the time of winning, for example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout control means 150 performs the medal payout control process, and when the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay process, and a bonus is given. When a prize is won, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state. Further, in the present embodiment, the replay won at the time of winning the replay may be involved in the transition of the game state, and even in that case, the game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state transition control means 170, and further. Even if the winning combination is not won, but the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line, the game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state transition control means 170.

The payout control means 150 performs a payout control process for paying out medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are given to the hopper unit 320 (the hopper unit 320 ( Controls the payout device).

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the number of medals specified by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 actually operates from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out to.

If medal credits (internal storage) are permitted, the number of credits stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 (not shown) instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit 320 (not shown). The credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals) is performed to virtually pay out the medals.

When the replay wins a prize, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (replay process) that sets the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring the player to insert a medal owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the game machine of the present embodiment, when the replay wins, the same number of medals as in the previous game are automatically inserted without using the medals (including credit medals) held by the player. The process is performed, and the game start operation for the next start lever SL is waited for with the same effective line as the previous game set.

As shown in FIG. 18, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state between the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. Performs the game state transition control process. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the first replay time state or the bonus establishment state. Specifically, when a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line in the normal state, the process shifts to the first replay time state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, a bonus is given. Move to the established state. Further, in the normal state, among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the internal lottery referring to the internal lottery table A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 is performed. Will be done.

The first replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line, and from the first replay time state to the second replay time state or the bonus establishment state. Migration is possible. Specifically, if the replay 5 wins in the first replay time state, it shifts to the second replay time state, and if the big bonus (BB) is won in the first replay time state, it shifts to the bonus establishment state. To do. Further, in the first replay time state, among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hit order replay 1 to the hit order replay 6 are the lottery targets, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1 /. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B set in 7.3.

The second replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when the replay 5 wins a prize, and from the second replay time state to the third replay time state, the normal state, the first replay time state, or the bonus establishment state. Migration is possible. Specifically, when the replay 6 or the replay 7 wins in the second replay time state, it shifts to the third replay time state, and when the replay 8 wins in the second replay time state, it shifts to the normal state. , When a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line in the second replay time state, the process shifts to the first replay time state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the second replay time state. Moves to the bonus establishment state. Further, in the second replay time state, among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hit order replay 7 to the hit order replay 12 are the lottery targets, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1 /. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C set in 2.

The third replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when replay 6 or replay 7 wins a prize, and it is possible to shift from the third replay time state to the first replay time state or the bonus establishment state. .. Specifically, when a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line in the third replay time state, the process shifts to the first replay time state and becomes a big bonus (BB) in the third replay time state. If you win, the bonus will be established. Further, in the third replay time state, among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the batting order replay is not a lottery target, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1/2. An internal lottery is conducted with reference to the internal lottery table D.

The bonus establishment state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hit order replay 1 to the hit order replay 12 are the lottery targets, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1/3. An internal lottery is conducted with reference to the internal lottery table E in which the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target.

In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the valid line. Then, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB). In the bonus established state, the game state does not shift even if the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line or the replay 5, replay 6, replay 7, or replay 8 wins. It is designed to stay in the bonus state until the big bonus (BB) is won.

The bonus state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the valid line in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus state, of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the big bonus (BB) and the replay are excluded from the target of the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small winning combination is the internal lottery table A. -The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table F set higher than the internal lottery table E. That is, in the bonus state, the small winning combination is won more frequently than in the other gaming states, which is more advantageous to the player than in the other gaming states.

In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game, and when the number of medals to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 300) is paid out. , The game state transition control means 170 ends the bonus state and returns the game state to the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the normal state is set when the replay 8 is won or the bonus state ends, but the normal state may be changed when the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 24 is won. In this way, the transition route from the first replay time state or the third replay time state to the normal state can be set. For this reason, in a game staying in either the second replay time state or the third replay time state where the probability of winning the replay is high, when the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order. Can be ensured to shift to either the normal state or the first replay time state in which the probability of winning the replay is low.

As shown in FIG. 19, the AT control means 175 changes the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states including the non-AT state, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end waiting state, and the effect state is changed under predetermined conditions. Set the effect state to the AT state (assist time state: special effect state), determine the success or failure of the end condition of the AT state based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195, and establish the end condition of the AT state. Along with this, control is performed to terminate the AT state. In the present embodiment, in the game in which the AT is prepared or stays in the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won, so that the 9-card small winning combination (small winning combination 25 or small winning combination 26) A winning assistance effect is performed to assist the winning of the prize, and it is possible to perform a game in which a medal is easier to obtain than a game staying in a non-AT state.

Then, the AT control means 175 performs an AT lottery based on the fact that any of the common bell, the middle cherry, and the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery in the non-AT state. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 are acquired, and the acquired random values are compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won. In the AT lottery table, either winning or losing is associated with each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and the random number values obtained in the AT lottery correspond to the winning in the AT lottery table. If so, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. Further, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery table according to the winning mode in the internal lottery is selected from a plurality of types of AT lottery tables, and the winning probability in the AT lottery is "common bell <big bonus ( BB) It is set to be higher in the order of <middle-tier cherry], and when the middle-tier cherry is won, the AT lottery is always won.

Then, when the AT lottery is won, the AT control means 175 shifts the effect state to the AT preparation state, and in the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 assists the winning so as to lead the game state to the third replay time state. The production is executed.

For example, if you are staying in the first replay time state (the game state that is most likely to stay in the non-AT state) at the time of winning the AT lottery, replay at the time of winning batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6. In order to be able to win 5, a winning auxiliary effect that notifies the correct batting order is executed to guide the game state to the second replay time state, and in the second replay time state, when the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won. In order to be able to win the replay 6 or the replay 7, the winning auxiliary effect for notifying the correct batting order is executed to guide the game state to the third replay time state.

Then, the AT control means 175 shifts the effect state from the AT preparation state to the AT state based on the shift of the gaming state to the third replay time state when the AT preparation state is set. The transition from the AT ready state to the AT state may be performed based on the shift of the game state to the second replay time state when the AT ready state is set, or the AT ready state may be set. If any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won when the game is set, the game may be shifted to the AT state at the end of the game, or when the AT preparation state is set. Based on the fact that any of batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 is won, the game may be shifted to the AT state at the end of the game.

Further, the AT control means 175 sets a value "50" corresponding to 50 times, which is the number of games that is the end condition of the AT state, in the AT end determination counter 195 based on winning the AT lottery, and sets the AT state. Then, every time one game is played, for example, when the start lever SL is pressed, a constant value "1" corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195. Update the decrement.

Then, when the storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the threshold value “0”, the AT control means 175 determines that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the AT control means 175 waits for the effect state to end the AT. In the AT end standby state, the batting order bell is not assisted by the effect control means 180 when the batting order bell is won. Therefore, the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the AT end standby state to change the game state to the first replay time state. Based on the fall, the production state is returned to the non-AT state. The condition for returning to the non-AT state may be that the stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order when the batting order bell is won.

Further, the AT control means 175 responds to the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery when the winning mode of the small winning combination obtained in the internal lottery is the common bell or the middle cherry in the AT preparation state and the AT state. Then, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add a given added value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195.

In the additional lottery, any of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number values are compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. In the additional lottery table, either winning or losing is associated with each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and the random number values obtained in the additional lottery correspond to the winning in the additional lottery table. If so, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. Further, in the present embodiment, an additional lottery table is selected from a plurality of types of additional lottery tables according to the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the additional lottery is "common bell <middle cherry". The numbers increase in the order of, and the additional lottery table selected when the winning mode is the middle cherry is always won. In addition, as for the additional value when the additional lottery is won, the larger additional value is selected in the order of "common bell <middle cherry". The relationship between the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the relationship between the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the added value when winning the additional lottery are not limited to those described above. Can be determined.

The effect control means 180 uses a display effect and a sound device 340 (an example of the effect device) performed by using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 196. Controls the sound production to be performed. For example, the lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a game event such as inserting a medal, operating the bet button B0, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, or changing the game state, or displaying the liquid crystal display LCD. By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is lively and the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The content of the effect executed in the game is determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub-lottery table storage means 197 according to the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

Further, the production control means 180 is a game until the winning of the big bonus (BB) is notified by the production based on the fact that the big bonus (BB) is not won in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. A value (for example, 3) corresponding to the number of precursors (for example, 3 times) is set in the precursor counter 198. Then, the effect control means 180 has a constant value (for example, 1) from the value of the precursor count counter 198 when the game start operation is performed on the start lever SL in the situation where the big bonus (BB) is won. Is subtracted, and the big bonus (BB) is won based on the fact that the big bonus (BB) is not won in the game in which the value of the precursor count counter 198 reaches the threshold value (for example, 0). Execute the bonus confirmation effect to notify. In the bonus confirmation effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the player is notified of the winning of the big bonus (BB) by displaying the effect image including the message display of "bonus confirmation" on the liquid crystal display LCD, and this message. The notification of winning the big bonus (BB) by the display is continuously executed until the big bonus (BB) is won.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the bonus is established from the execution of the bonus confirmation effect to the winning of the big bonus (BB), various notification effects are executed according to the result of the internal lottery.

For example, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the batting order bell, the effect control means 180 is effective for the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the situation where the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), a liquid crystal display displays an effect image including a bell-aligned display object IMG1 showing a bell-aligned symbol combination composed of the bell symbol "BL" (an example of a specific symbol). A bell-aligned display effect (an example of the first effect) to be displayed on the LCD is executed, and a stop operation for the last (third) stop button among the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the game (hereinafter, the third stop operation) is performed. In response to (referred to as), the bell-aligned display effect was completed, and in a situation where all the reels were stopped, nine small wins (small win 25 or small win 26) were awarded, and as shown in FIG. 21 (B). As shown, a bell symbol display effect (an example of the second effect) of displaying an effect image including the bell symbol display object IMG2 indicating a single unit of the bell symbol “BL” on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won in the state where the bonus is established, the batting order is divided into the correct batting order and the incorrect batting order depending on the type of the stop button pressed first. When the stop operation for the first (first) pressed stop button in B3 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop operation) corresponds to the correct batting order, the winning of 9 small wins is confirmed and the first stop operation is performed. It is confirmed that 9 small wins will not be won when dealing with incorrect batting orders. Then, in the present embodiment, when nine small wins are won, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the effective line is valid regardless of whether the small win 25 or the small win 26 is won. The bell symbol "BL" is always displayed at at least one display position constituting L1, and the bell symbol "BL" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1 based on the winning of 9 small wins. It is judged that it is displayed.

Further, the timing of executing the bell alignment display effect is after the internal lottery is performed and before all the reels are stopped, for example, at any timing until the reels start to rotate, the reels. Before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, such as when the rotation is started, or at any time from the start of the rotation of the reel to the transition of the reel to the steady rotation, or the stop buttons B1 to It may be when the stop operation for B3 is enabled, and in other cases, for example, when the first stop operation is performed or when the first stop operation is canceled (stop corresponding to the first stop operation). When the operation of the switch 240 is completed (shifted from on to off) and the second stop operation (stop operation for the second stop button among the stop buttons B1 to B3) is performed, the second stop is performed. Before all reels stop, such as when the operation is released (when the operation of the stop switch 240 corresponding to the second stop operation ends (shifts from on to off)) or when the third stop operation is performed. It is possible to execute at any timing of. Before all reels are stopped, when the third stop operation is released (when the operation of the stop switch 240 corresponding to the third stop operation is completed (shifted from on to off)), the bells are aligned. May be executed.

Further, the timing of switching from the bell-aligned display effect to the bell symbol display effect is before all reels are stopped if the bell symbol "BL" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1. Also, for example, when the first stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped, when the second stop operation is performed, when the second stop operation is released, the second stop is performed. It may be when the reel corresponding to the operation is stopped, when the third stop operation is performed, when the third stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped, and the like. If the bell alignment display effect is completed before all reels are stopped, the bell symbol display effect is performed when all reels are stopped or after all reels are stopped until the winning of the winning combination is determined. It may be executed at any time of the above, when the winning of the winning combination is determined, or when the winning processing such as the payout of the medal by winning the small winning combination is completed.

Further, for example, when the result of the internal lottery is a replay (either normal replay, striking order replay 1 to striking order replay 12), the effect control means 180 rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In this situation, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the replay set is composed of the replay symbol A "RPA" (an example of a specific symbol). A replay-matched display effect (an example of the first effect) that displays an effect image including the replay-aligned display object IMG3 showing a symbol combination on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed, and the replay-aligned display effect is performed in response to the third stop operation in the game. As shown in FIG. 22 (B), the replay symbol A "RPA" is based on the fact that any of the replay 1, replay 5, replay 6, or replay 7 wins in the situation where all the reels are stopped. The replay symbol display effect (an example of the second effect) of displaying the effect image including the replay symbol display object IMG4 indicating a single unit on the liquid crystal display LCD is executed.

In this embodiment, when the batting order replay is won, the type of replay to be won is determined by the stage when the second stop operation is performed. Then, in the present embodiment, when the replay 1, the replay 5, the replay 6, and the replay 7 win a prize, at least one of the effective lines L1 is formed as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (D). The replay symbol A "RPA" is always displayed at the display position, while when the replay 8 wins a prize, the replay symbol A "RPA" is an effective line as shown in FIG. 12 (E). It may not be displayed at the display position that constitutes L1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1 based on the winning of the replay 1, the replay 5, the profit pre 6, or the replay 7. There is.

Further, the timing for executing the replay uniform display effect is after the internal lottery is performed and before all the reels are stopped, for example, at an arbitrary timing until the reels start to rotate, the reels. Before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, such as when the rotation is started, or at any time from the start of the rotation of the reel to the transition of the reel to the steady rotation, or the stop buttons B1 to It may be when the stop operation for B3 is enabled, and in other cases, for example, when the first stop operation is performed, when the first stop operation is canceled, the second stop operation is performed. It is possible to execute at any timing before all reels are stopped, such as when the second stop operation is released, or when the third stop operation is performed. If it is before all the reels are stopped, the replay alignment effect may be executed when the third stop operation is released.

Further, the timing for switching from the replay uniform display effect to the replay symbol display effect is before all reels are stopped if the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1. For example, when the first stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped, when the second stop operation is performed, when the second stop operation is released, the second stop operation is performed. It may be when the reel corresponding to the stop operation is stopped, when the third stop operation is performed, when the third stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped, and the like. If the replay alignment display effect is completed before all reels are stopped, the replay symbol display effect is performed when all reels are stopped or after all reels are stopped until the winning of the winning combination is determined. It may be executed at any time of the above, at the time of determining the winning of the winning combination, or when the processing at the time of winning such as automatic insertion of medals by winning the replay is completed.

Also, for example, if the result of the internal lottery is a loss (unwinning), a big bonus (BB) is won because a small role or replay with a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) has not been won. In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the symbol combination "white 7, red 7, white 7" indicating the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the effective line. In this case, the red 7 symbol "Red 7" (an example of a specific symbol) is formed on the upward-sloping invalid line consisting of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. A right-up red 7-match stop mode in which a 7-match pattern combination is displayed appears. Therefore, the effect control means 180 has the stop button B1 in a situation where the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating when the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinned) in the game in which the bonus is established. ~ Before the stop operation for B3 is enabled, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the red 7 that displays the effect image including the red 7 aligned display object IMG5 showing the symbol combination of the red 7 aligned on the liquid crystal display LCD. A big bonus (BB) was won in the situation where the matching display effect (an example of the first effect) was executed, the red 7 matching display effect was finished in response to the third stop operation in the game, and all the reels were stopped. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), a red 7 symbol display effect (second effect) for displaying an effect image including the red 7 symbol display object IMG6 indicating a single unit of the red 7 symbol “red 7” on the liquid crystal display LCD. Example) is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, the big bonus (BB) as shown in FIG. 23 (D) is to be notified that the bonus state is started after the red 7 symbol display effect is executed. ) Bonus prize-winning effect is executed to display the effect image to congratulate the prize on the liquid crystal display LCD.

In the present embodiment, in the game in which the bonus is established, if the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinned), the winning of the big bonus (BB) is confirmed when all the reels are stopped. That is, if the operation timing of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, etc. is inappropriate, it may be confirmed that the big bonus (BB) cannot be won before all reels are stopped, but the big bonus Whether or not (BB) wins is not decided until all reels are stopped. Then, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the red 7 symbol "red" is always displayed at the middle display position of the second reel R2 constituting the effective line L1. 7 ”is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the red 7 symbol “red 7” is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1 based on the winning of the big bonus (BB).

In addition, the timing of executing the red 7 reel display effect is before the player can perform the stop operation in order to notify the player as soon as possible that it is a winning opportunity of the big bonus (BB). It is preferable, but if it is after the internal lottery is performed and before all the reels are stopped, for example, at an arbitrary timing until the reel rotation is started, when the reel rotation is started, Alternatively, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, such as any timing from the start of the reel rotation to the transition to the steady rotation of the reel, or the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. In other cases, for example, when the first stop operation is performed, when the first stop operation is released, when the second stop operation is performed, and when the second stop operation is performed, the second stop operation is performed. It can be executed at any timing before all reels are stopped, such as when the reels are released or when the third stop operation is performed. If it is before all the reels are stopped, the red 7 alignment effect may be executed when the third stop operation is released.

Further, at the timing of switching from the red 7 aligned display effect to the red 7 symbol display effect, all reels are stopped if the red 7 symbol "red 7" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1. It may be before, for example, when the first stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped, when the second stop operation is performed, or when the second stop operation is released. , When the reel corresponding to the second stop operation is stopped, when the third stop operation is performed, when the third stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped, and so on. If the red 7 matching display effect is completed before all reels are stopped, the red 7 symbol display effect is determined to win the winning combination when all reels are stopped or after all reels are stopped. It may be executed at an arbitrary timing until the reels, or when the winning judgment of the winning combination is completed, or when the winning processing such as the transition of the gaming state due to the winning of the big bonus (BB) is completed.

Further, for example, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the common bell 1 or the middle cherry, the production image including a display object (for example, "!") Suggesting the winning of either the common bell 1 or the middle cherry. May be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD.

The functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that functions as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. Further, in the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc. virtually provide their functions to an operating means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. It can be realized by allocating. Further, in the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not essential constituent requirements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling the image displayed and output on the display (display device 330). It can be realized.

2. 2. Methods of the Present Embodiment In the following, various control methods adopted in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 24 to 29.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a control process for each game in the game machine of the present embodiment.

First, an insertion acceptance process for accepting the insertion of medals necessary for playing a game is performed (step S100). In the insertion acceptance process, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI to set the inserted medal to the insertion state, and the player presses the bet button B0 to operate the bet switch 220 to operate the game in advance. Set the credited medal on the plane to the inserted state. If the replay wins in the previous game, the game machine automatically sets the same number of medals as in the previous game to the inserted state without requiring the player's own medals. Then, when the insertion of the specified number of medals (for example, three medals) set as the game start condition is completed (Y in step S101), the pressing operation of the start lever SL is waited for (step S102).

Then, when the player presses the start lever SL to activate the start switch 230 (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S103), and the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is reached. The supply of the drive pulse is started, and the rotary drive of each reel is started (step S104). In the internal lottery, the winning or losing of the winning combination is determined by comparing the random number value acquired with the operation of the start switch 230 with the internal lottery table selected according to the game state, and the flag of the winning combination (winning combination). Is set to the winning state.

When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed (Y in step S105), the operations for the stop buttons B1 to B3 are enabled (step S106), and the rotating reels are stopped in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. The reel stop control is performed (step S107 to step S109).

Specifically, when the player presses the stop button (Y in step S107), the operation on the pressed stop button is invalidated, and then the stop position of the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is determined. The reel is stopped by stopping the supply of the drive pulse to the step motor that is rotationally driving the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button (step 108).

Then, when all the reels are stopped (Y in step S109), the winning determination process is performed based on the stopped state of each reel (step S110). In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on whether or not the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the winning combination is displayed on the effective line L1. Then, as a result of the winning combination determination process, if it is determined that the winning combination has won a prize (Y in step S111), the winning combination processing according to the winning combination is performed and the series of processes is completed (step S112).

25 to 29 are flowcharts showing a flow of processing for executing an effect in a game from winning a big bonus (BB) to winning a prize.

First, the flow from winning the big bonus (BB) to performing the bonus confirmation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

As shown in FIG. 25, when the start lever SL is pressed to start the game (Y in step S200) and the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S201), all the reels are in the game. On the condition that the big bonus (BB) is not won when the game is stopped (Y in step S202, N in step S203), the precursor count C is set in the precursor counter 198 (step S204). In the present embodiment, the precursor number C is set to, for example, "3".

On the other hand, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won (Y in step S203), as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the winning of the big bonus (BB) is congratulated. A bonus winning effect is executed as an effect (step S205).

Then, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is not won in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won and the state in which the big bonus (BB) is won is taken over to the next and subsequent games, the figure is shown. A process for executing the bonus confirmation effect is performed according to the flowchart shown in 26.

First, when the game start operation for the start lever SL is accepted (Y in step S300), the precursor count counter 198 is decremented and a certain value (for example, "1") is subtracted from the precursor C (step S301). When all the reels are stopped in the game, it is checked whether or not the big bonus (BB) is won (Y in step S302, step S303). At this time, if the big bonus (BB) is not won and the precursor number C reaches the threshold value (for example, 0) (N in step S303, Y in step S304), the bonus confirmation effect is executed and the big bonus (for example). Notify the player of the winning of BB) (step S305). In the bonus confirmation effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 20, a production image including a message display of "bonus confirmation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and a big bonus (BB) is given to the player by image display, voice, or the like. Notify that you have won. In the present embodiment, if the big bonus (BB) is won before the bonus confirmation effect is executed in the situation where the precursor number C is exhausted (Y in step S303), FIG. 23 (D) is shown. As shown, a bonus winning effect is executed as an effect to celebrate the winning of the big bonus (BB) (step S306).

And in this embodiment, if a small role or replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won, and the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinned). In a certain case, a big bonus (BB) can be won, and after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, a display effect or the like according to the result of the internal lottery is executed as shown in each flowchart of FIGS. 27 to 29. Let me.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing flow when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the batting order bell.

First, the start lever SL is pressed to start the game (Y in step S400), and if the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S401), it is checked whether the bonus confirmation effect is being executed. (Step S402), and when it is determined that the bonus confirmation effect is being executed (Y in step S402), for example, FIG. 21 (A) before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. ), The player is given a bell-aligned display effect of displaying an effect image including the bell-aligned display object IMG1 indicating a bell-aligned symbol combination composed of the bell symbol "BL" on the liquid crystal display LCD. It is suggested to the player that it is a winning opportunity for a small role (step S403). Eventually, when the third stop operation is performed and the stop operation is performed for all reels (Y in step S404), the bell alignment display effect is finished (step S405), and in the situation where all reels are stopped, nine small winning combinations Based on the winning of (small winning combination 25 or small winning combination 26) (Y in step S406), for example, an effect image including the bell symbol display object IMG2 showing a single bell symbol "BL" is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. A bell pattern display effect is performed to notify the winning of 9 small wins (step S407). In the present embodiment, if the batting order bell is not won in the game in which the bonus is established (N in step S406), the bell symbol display effect is not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the bell-matched display effect for notifying the bell-matched symbol combination is performed on the condition that the bonus confirmation effect is executed. The bell-aligned pattern is executed, and the bell-aligned display effect is terminated on the condition that the third stop operation is performed when the bell-aligned display effect is executed, and the bell-aligned symbol is awarded on the condition that 9 small wins are won. Control is performed to switch to the bell symbol display effect for notifying the bell symbol "BL" constituting the combination. Then, in the present embodiment, the bell-aligned display effect may provide information different from the game result indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 in the situation where all the reels are stopped. In the situation where all the reels that were rotating in the above are stopped, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the game result by controlling the execution of the effect so that the bell alignment display effect is not executed, and the bell symbol display effect is actually Since it only provides information about the bell symbol "BL" displayed on the effective line L1, the bell symbol "BL" is displayed on the effective line L1 in the situation where the result of the game is confirmed. By executing the bell symbol display effect when the reel symbol is displayed, it is possible to provide the player with appropriate information regarding the game result.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing flow when the result of the internal lottery is a winning replay.

First, the start lever SL is pressed to start the game (Y in step S500), and if the replay (normal replay, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12) is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S501). , Whether or not the bonus confirmation effect is being executed is checked (step S502), and if it is determined that the bonus confirmation effect is being executed (Y in step S502), the stop operations for the stop buttons B1 to B3 are performed. Is enabled, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), a liquid crystal display LCD is displayed with an effect image including a replay-matched display object IMG3 showing a replay-matched symbol combination composed of the replay symbol A "RPA". It is suggested to the player that it is a winning opportunity of the replay by performing the replay uniform display effect to be displayed in (step S503). Eventually, when the third stop operation is performed and the stop operation is performed for all reels (Y in step S504), the replay alignment display effect is finished (step S505), and replay 1 and replay are performed in the situation where all reels are stopped. Based on the winning of any of 5, replay 6 or replay 7 (Y in step S506), for example, a liquid crystal display LCD displays a production image including a replay symbol display object IMG4 showing a single unit of the replay symbol A "RPA". The replay symbol display effect to be displayed is performed to notify the winning of the replay (step S507). In the present embodiment, if a replay (for example, replay 8) different from any of replay 1, replay 5, replay 6, and replay 7 is won at the time of winning the replay in the game in which the bonus is established (step). N) in S506, the replay symbol display effect is not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the replay matching display effect for notifying the symbol combination of the replay matching is executed on the condition that the bonus confirmation effect is executed. Then, when the replay uniform display effect is being executed, the replay uniform display effect is terminated on condition that the third stop operation is performed, and the replay 1, replay 5, replay 6, or replay 7 wins. As a condition, control is performed to switch to the replay symbol display effect for notifying the replay symbol A "RPA" that constitutes the symbol combination of the replays. Then, in the present embodiment, the replay alignment display effect may provide information different from the game result indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 in the situation where all the reels are stopped. In the situation where all the reels that were rotating in the above are stopped, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the game result by controlling the execution of the effect so that the bell alignment display effect is not executed, and the replay symbol display effect is actually Since it only provides information about the replay symbol A "RPA" displayed on the effective line L1, the replay symbol A "RPA" becomes the effective line L1 in the situation where the result of the game is confirmed. By executing the replay symbol display effect when it is displayed, it is possible to provide the player with appropriate information regarding the game result.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing flow when the result of the internal lottery is a loss (unwinning).

First, the start lever SL is pressed to start the game (Y in step S600), and based on the result of the internal lottery being lost (unwinning) (Y in step S601), the bonus confirmation effect is being executed. Whether or not it is checked (step S602), and if it is determined that the bonus confirmation effect is being executed (Y in step S602), for example, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, for example. , As shown in FIG. 23 (B), the red 7 alignment display the effect image including the red 7 alignment display object IMG5 showing the red 7 alignment symbol combination composed of the red 7 symbol "Red 7" on the liquid crystal display LCD. The display effect is performed to suggest to the player that it is an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) to the player (step S603). Eventually, when the third stop operation is performed and the stop operation is performed for all the reels (Y in step S604), the red 7 alignment display effect is finished (step S605), and the big bonus (step S605) in the situation where all the reels are stopped. Based on the winning of BB) (Y in step S606), for example, the red 7 symbol display effect of displaying the effect image including the bell symbol display object IMG6 showing a single unit of the red 7 symbol "Red 7" on the liquid crystal display LCD. To notify the winning of the big bonus (BB) (step S407), and then execute the bonus winning effect as a production to celebrate the winning of the big bonus (BB) as shown in FIG. 23 (D) (step). S408). In the present embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery in the game in which the bonus is established is a loss (unwinning) and the big bonus (BB) is not won (N in step S406), red 7 The symbol display effect and the bonus winning effect are not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the lottery result of the loss (unwinning) is obtained in the internal lottery in the bonus established state, the red 7-matched symbol combination is performed on the condition that the bonus confirmation effect is executed. The red 7-matched display effect to be notified is executed, and when the red 7-matched display effect is executed, the red 7-matched display effect is terminated on condition that the third stop operation is performed, and a big bonus (BB) is given. On condition that the prize is won, the control is performed to switch to the red 7 symbol display effect for notifying the red 7 symbol "red 7" that constitutes the red 7 matching symbol combination. Then, in the present embodiment, the red 7 alignment display effect may provide information different from the game result indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 in the situation where all the reels are stopped. In the situation where all the reels that were rotating in the game are stopped, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the game result by controlling the execution of the effect so that the red 7 aligned display effect is not executed, and the red 7 symbol display. Since the production only provides information about the red 7 symbol "red 7" actually displayed on the effective line L1, the red 7 symbol "red 7" is in a situation where the result of the game is confirmed. Can be provided to the player with appropriate information regarding the game result by executing the red 7 symbol display effect when is displayed on the effective line L1.

3. 3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be carried out. Modifications will be introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and adopted as control methods for realizing the present invention.

In the above embodiment, when the batting order bell is won in the game in which the bonus is established after the bonus confirmation effect is performed, the effective line L1 is based on the winning of 9 small wins (small win 25 or small win 26). It was judged that the bell symbol "BL" was displayed at the display position constituting the above, and the bell symbol display effect was executed. However, whether or not the batting order is correct when the first stop operation is performed. Depending on the situation, it is determined whether or not the game result is confirmed and whether or not the bell symbol "BL" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1. For example, the first stop operation is performed in the correct batting order. It may be determined that the winning of the 9-card small winning combination is confirmed based on the fact that the bell-aligned display effect is switched to the bell pattern display effect.

That is, if the winning combination differs depending on the order of the stop operations and it is determined that the stop operations are performed according to a specific operation order, the result of the game is that even if all reels are not stopped. May be determined to be confirmed. For example, in a situation where some reels are stopped and the remaining reels are rotating, there is only one type of winning combination, and if the winning combination is won for the remaining reels regardless of the operation mode, all of them. Even if the reel is not stopped, it can be determined that the result of the game in which the winning combination is won has been confirmed.

When the batting order bell is won, the result of the game that 9 small wins are won by the first stop operation following the correct batting order is confirmed, and the bell symbol "BL" is placed at any of the display positions constituting the effective line L1. When it is determined that "" is displayed, it is not necessary to end the bell alignment display effect and perform the bell symbol display effect at that time, and the result of the game is confirmed and the bell symbol "BL" is on the effective line L1. The timing at which it is determined that is displayed and the timing at which the bell-aligned display effect ends may be the same or different, and the result of the game is confirmed and the bell symbol "BL" is placed on the effective line L1. The timing at which it is determined that "" is displayed and the timing at which the bell symbol display effect is executed may be the same or different.

Further, not only when the 9-card small winning combination is won as in the above embodiment, but also when the 3-card small winning combination is won or the combination is missed as a result of the stop operation performed in the incorrect batting order. The bell symbol display effect may be performed when the bell symbol "BL" is displayed on the effective line L1.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the replay is won in the game in the state where the bonus is established after the bonus confirmation effect is performed, the effective line L1 is set based on the winning of replay 1, replay 5, replay 6, or replay 7. It is determined that the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed at the constituent display positions, and the replay symbol display effect is executed. For example, the second stop is performed when the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won. Judgment as to whether or not the game result is confirmed and whether or not the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1 depending on whether or not the correct batting order is obtained at the time of the operation. For example, it may be determined that the winning of the replay 6 or the replay 7 is confirmed based on the fact that the second stop operation is in the correct batting order, and the replay uniform display effect may be switched to the replay symbol display effect.

When the normal replay is won, the type of replay that wins the prize does not change regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and it is confirmed that the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed on the effective line L1. , It is possible to switch from the replay uniform display effect to the replay symbol display effect at any timing.

When the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 are won, the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed at any of the display positions constituting the effective line L1 regardless of which mode the stop operation is performed, but the batting order is stopped. Since the type of replay to be won changes depending on whether or not the operation order is the correct batting order, the result of the game is determined based on, for example, that the second stop operation is the correct batting order, and the replay 5 or After it is determined which of the replay 1 will win, it is possible to switch from the replay uniform display effect to the replay symbol display effect.

If it is determined that the result of the game is confirmed according to the order of the stop operations when the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 are won, it is necessary to end the replay alignment display effect and perform the replay symbol display effect at that point. The timing when it is determined that the result of the game is confirmed and the timing when the replay uniform display effect is finished may be the same or different, and the timing when it is determined that the result of the game is confirmed. And the timing at which the replay symbol display effect is executed may be the same or different.

Further, when it is determined that the result of the game is confirmed according to the order of the stop operation at the time of winning the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12, and whether or not the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed on the effective line L1 is determined. At that time, it is not necessary to end the replay uniform display effect and perform the replay symbol display effect, and the timing and replay when it is determined that the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed on the effective line L1 after the result of the game is confirmed. The timing at which the matching display effect ends may be the same or different, and the timing at which it is determined that the replay symbol A "RPA" is displayed on the effective line L1 after the result of the game is confirmed. And the timing at which the replay symbol display effect is executed may be the same or different.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinned) in the game in the state where the bonus is established after the bonus confirmation effect is performed, the effective line L1 is based on the winning of the big bonus (BB). It was judged that the red 7 symbol "Red 7" was displayed at the display position that composes, and the red 7 symbol display effect was executed, but it is valid even if the big bonus (BB) is not won. If the red 7 symbol "red 7" is displayed at any of the display positions constituting the line L1, the red 7 symbol display effect may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the third stop operation is performed, the red 7 alignment display effect is terminated regardless of whether or not the big bonus (BB) can be won, but the first stop operation is performed. , The second stop operation, and the third stop operation, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (BB) can be won based on the pressing detection position, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped, and the like. When the possibility of winning the big bonus (BB) disappears at the time of the first stop operation or the second stop operation, the red 7-matched display effect may be terminated at that time.

Further, in the above embodiment, the bell-aligned display effect, the bell symbol display effect, the replay-aligned display effect, the replay symbol display effect, the red 7-aligned display effect, and the red 7 symbol display effect are the same as the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. The winning opportunity of the winning combination is notified by the display object showing the symbol of the above and the display object showing the same symbol combination as the symbol combination composed of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. However, in the case of notifying the symbol combination such as the bell-aligned display effect, the replay-aligned display effect, and the red 7-aligned display effect, a display object imitating the symbol combination composed of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel is displayed. It may be suggested that the effect image including the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and the opportunity for the appearance of the symbol combination inferred by this display object has arrived. That is, the display object showing the symbol combination included in the effect image is a display object showing the symbol combination that can be identified with the symbol combination composed of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel due to the similarity of the shape, color arrangement, motif, etc. It may be a display object showing a symbol combination that can be inferred from a symbol combination composed of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. For example, when there is a specific symbol combination composed of a plurality of types of symbols similar to each other, a display object that allows the player to infer a specific symbol combination by showing one of them as a representative symbol combination is displayed. It may be prepared to show that the symbol combination suggested by the effect image can appear when all reels are stopped. Of course, not only when notifying the symbol combination, but also when notifying a single symbol such as the bell symbol display effect, the replay symbol display effect, and the red 7 symbol display effect, the display imitating the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. An effect image including an object may be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. Even in this case, the display object showing the design included in the effect image is the display object showing the design that can be identified with the design arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel due to the similarity of the shape, color scheme, motif, etc., or the outer peripheral surface of the reel. It may be a display object showing a symbol that can be inferred from the arranged symbols.

In addition, not only after the bonus confirmation effect is executed, but also when the batting order bell is won in the game in the AT state, the correct batting order is notified and the bell alignment display effect is executed to notify that it is a winning opportunity of 9 small wins, 9 sheets. The bell symbol display effect may be executed when a small role is won. When the small winning combination 26 wins as a 9-card small winning combination, the bell-aligned symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1, so that the bell-aligned display effect is still executed even after all the reels are stopped. The execution of the bell symbol display effect may be omitted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the bonus confirmation effect is performed on the condition that the winning of the big bonus (BB) is missed a predetermined number of times, but the bonus confirmation effect is performed in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won. Alternatively, the number of precursors set when the big bonus (BB) is not won in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won is determined by lottery from multiple types of times instead of the fixed number. You may. At this time, when the number of precursors is determined by lottery or the like, 0 times may be selected as the number of precursors, and when 0 times is selected as the number of precursors, the big bonus (BB) winning game ends. Occasionally, a bonus confirmation effect may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, since the small winning combination and the replay are given priority over the big bonus (BB), the big bonus (BB) may not be won in the bonus established state. For this reason, in a game in which a big bonus (BB) can be won even when the number of precursors is 0 (for example, a game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost (unwinned)). The bonus confirmation effect may be performed.

In addition, the display effect of notifying the symbol combination such as the bell-aligned display effect, the replay-aligned display effect, and the red 7-aligned display effect is realized not only by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display LCD but also by other effect methods. You may try to do it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 30, on the left side of the liquid crystal display LCD above the display window DW of the upper front door UD, decoration of a display object showing a bell-aligned symbol combination composed of the bell symbol “BL”. The first decorative part DEC1 is provided with the above, and the second decorative part DEC2 is provided with the decoration of the display indicating the combination of the replay-matched symbols composed of the replay symbol A "RPA". Above the display window DW of the door UD, on the right side of the liquid crystal display LCD, the third decorative part is decorated with a display object showing a combination of red 7 symbols composed of red 7 symbols "red 7". A DEC3 is provided, and the display indicating the combination of patterns in these decorative parts is printed so as to have light transmission, and an incandescent light bulb or an LED is displayed from the back side (inside the housing) of the upper front door UD. This can be realized by illuminating with a light source such as a light bulb so that a display object indicating a combination of symbols of each decorative portion can be seen by emitting light from the surface side (outside of the housing) of the upper front door UD.

Further, the display effect for notifying a single symbol such as the bell symbol display effect, the replay symbol display effect, and the red 7 symbol display effect is also above the display window DW of the upper front door UD, as shown in FIG. 31, for example. On the left side of the liquid crystal display LCD, the first decorative part DEC1 in which the display object showing the bell symbol "BL" is decorated and the display object showing the replay symbol A "RPA" alone are decorated. The second decorative part DEC2 is provided, and a display object showing a single red 7 symbol "Red 7" is decorated on the right side of the liquid crystal display LCD above the display window DW of the upper front door UD. The third decorative part DEC3 is provided, and the display object showing a single design in these decorative parts is printed so as to have light transmission, and the back side (housing) of the upper front door UD is provided. It is illuminated by a light source such as an incandescent light bulb or an LED light bulb from the inside of the door), and a display object showing a single design of each decorative part is emitted and displayed from the surface side (outside of the housing) of the upper front door UD. It can be realized by doing.

In these cases, the effect control means 180 controls the lighting means composed of an electronic circuit board including a light source such as an incandescent light bulb or an LED light bulb, and basically illuminates each decorative portion of the upper front door UD. The light source is turned off, and according to the result of the internal lottery, the light source that illuminates the decorative part corresponding to the winning mode is turned on, and the lighting condition of the decorative part is changed to produce a bell-aligned display and a replay-aligned display. It is possible to realize an effect, a red 7-matched display effect, a bell symbol display effect, a replay symbol display effect, and a red 7 symbol display effect.

The notification mode due to the change in the lighting condition of the decorative portion may be changed from turning off the light source to turning on or blinking, changing the light source from turning on to turning off or blinking, or changing the light source from blinking to turning off. Alternatively, it may be changed to lighting.

Further, in FIGS. 30 and 31, the case where the first decorative portion DEC1, the second decorative portion DEC2, and the third decorative portion DEC3 are provided on the upper front door UD has been described, but each decorative portion is provided on the lower front door DD. It may be.

For example, the decorative panel PN of the lower front door DD as shown in FIG. 32 is decorated with a display object indicating a combination of bell-aligned symbols composed of the bell symbol “BL”, and the first decorative portion DEC1 and the replay symbol. A 2nd decorative part DEC2 decorated with display items showing replay-matched symbol combinations composed of "RPA", and red 7-matched symbol combinations composed of red 7 symbols "Red 7". A third decorative portion DEC3 decorated with an object may be provided, and the lighting status of each decorative portion may be changed to realize a bell-aligned display effect, a replay-aligned display effect, and a red 7-aligned display effect.

Further, for example, the decorative panel PN of the lower front door DD as shown in FIG. 33 is decorated with a display object indicating a single bell symbol "BL", and the first decorative portion DEC1 and the replay symbol A "RPA" are single units. The second decorative part DEC2 with the decoration of the display object showing the above and the third decorative part DEC3 with the decoration of the display object showing the red 7 symbol "Red 7" are provided, and the illumination of each decorative part is provided. The situation may be changed to realize a bell symbol display effect, a replay symbol display effect, and a red 7 symbol display effect.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window, PN decorative panel,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
DEC1 1st decoration part, DEC2 2nd decoration part, DEC3 3rd decoration part,
R1 1st reel, R2 2nd reel, R3 3rd reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal saucer,
100 game control means, 105 input reception means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning judgment means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 game state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 main lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 Stop control table storage means, 194 Winning judgment table storage means,
195 AT end judgment counter, 196 production data storage means,
197 sub-lottery table storage means, 198 precursor count counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 sound device,

Claims (1)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery means to perform an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of a role
A reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels for each game and stops the rotating reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation.
With the plurality of reels stopped, a winning determination process for determining that a winning combination has been won is performed based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line. Means and
When a winning combination is won, a winning processing means that executes the winning processing corresponding to the winning combination, and a winning processing means.
It is equipped with an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game.
The effect control means
In a game in which a predetermined lottery result is obtained by an internal lottery, when the first effect of notifying a predetermined symbol combination that can be displayed on a linear invalid line that shares a part of the display position with the effective line is executed. In addition, under predetermined conditions, control is performed to switch to the second effect of notifying the specific symbol constituting the symbol combination, and the first effect is executed in a situation where all the reels rotating in the game are stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution control of the effect is performed so that the effect is not performed, and the second effect is executed when the specific symbol is displayed on the effective line in a situation where the result of the game is fixed.

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