JP7041974B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotating drum type gaming 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 gaming value to a gaming medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball, and plays a game for acquiring such a gaming medium. Further, in this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed with the player's rotation start operation as a trigger, and rotation of a plurality of reels is started, and the player's stop operation is triggered as an internal lottery result. Controls to stop multiple reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination 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.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, the gaming medium inserted into the predetermined slot can be credited, the number of credited gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and the number of credits of the gaming medium is a dedicated device for displaying the number of credits. And a control to display the number of payouts of the game medium on a dedicated device for displaying the number of payouts when the game medium is paid out according to the result of the game.

In addition, this type of gaming machine is generally controlled by a main board and a sub board, and the main board is associated with an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of a winning combination, a control to rotate or stop a reel, and a winning combination. Controls related to the progress of the game, such as control of paying out the game medium, are performed, and the sub-board controls the production device to perform an effect according to the progress of the game. The dedicated device for is controlled by the main board.

In recent years, by notifying the order of stop operations and executing a winning assistance effect to assist the winning of a winning combination under predetermined conditions, the winning probability of the winning combination is changed, and medals, etc. are executed in the game section where the winning assistance effect can be executed. The game machines that can perform assist time games that make it easier to acquire the game medium of the game have been well received.

As a gaming machine capable of performing an assist time game, a main board for controlling the stop of rotation of the reel and a push order display unit for displaying the order of stop operations are provided, and the main board is provided via the push order display unit. There is known a gaming machine that indicates the order of stop operations (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-267494

However, in a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1 described above, it is desired not to increase the number of devices controlled by the main board even when the main board displays the order of stop operations.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying gaming information regarding a mode of a stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the gaming machine.

(1) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of reeled gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined charging operation means, the credited gaming medium is controlled to be set to the charging state up to a predetermined predetermined number of feeding media. When the game start operation is performed with the means, the internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the winning or failing of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small winning combination, and the gaming medium having the specified number of reels set in the reeling state. In addition, a reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels and stops the rotating reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation, and a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped. , A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line, and a small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A payout control means that determines the number of gaming media to be paid out based on the distribution of the winning combination and controls the payout of the determined number of gaming media, and when the gaming medium is paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination. , A gaming machine equipped with a display control means for controlling the number of payouts, which is the number of game media paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, to be displayed on the payout display device, and the specific small winning combination is set as the small winning combination. Then, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means is specified by the internal lottery. When the winning mode is obtained and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the operation mode is different from the specific operation mode. When the stop operation is performed, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means obtains the specific winning mode by an internal lottery under specific conditions. , The present invention relates to a gaming machine for displaying game information indicating the specific operation mode on the payout display device.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the spinning reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the specific winning mode is specified. The game information indicating the operation mode is displayed on the payout display device that displays the number of payouts of the game medium. That is, in the present invention, the payout display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of payouts of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying game information indicating a specific operation mode under specific conditions. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(2) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of reeled gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined charging operation means, the credited gaming medium is controlled to be set to the charging state up to a predetermined predetermined number of feeding media. When the game start operation is performed with the means, the internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the winning or failing of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small winning combination, and the gaming medium having the specified number of reels set in the reeling state. In addition, a reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels and stops the rotating reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation, and a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped. , A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line, and a small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A payout control means that determines the number of gaming media to be paid out based on the distribution of the winning combination and controls the payout of the determined number of gaming media, and when the gaming medium is paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination. , A gaming machine equipped with a display control means for controlling the number of payouts, which is the number of game media paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, to be displayed on the payout display device, and the specific small winning combination is set as the small winning combination. Then, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means is specified by the internal lottery. When the winning mode is obtained and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the operation mode is different from the specific operation mode. When the stop operation is performed, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means obtains the specific winning mode by an internal lottery under specific conditions. , The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays game information indicating the result of an internal lottery on the payout display device.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the inside The game information indicating that the specific winning mode has been obtained by the lottery is displayed on the payout display device that displays the number of payouts of the game medium. That is, in the present invention, the payout display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of payouts of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery under specific conditions. In the present invention, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery is the game information suggesting the mode of the stop operation (specific operation mode). Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(3) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a gaming medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of the credited game media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined insertion operation means, the credited game medium is controlled to be set to the insertion state up to the predetermined number of insertions. When the game start operation is performed with the means, the internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the winning or failing of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small winning combination, and the gaming medium having the specified number of inputting numbers set to the inputting state. In addition, a reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels and stops the rotating reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation, and a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped. , A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line, and a small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A payout control means that determines the number of game media to be paid out based on the dividend of the winning combination and controls the payout of the determined number of gaming media, and when the gaming medium is paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination. , A gaming machine equipped with a display control means for controlling the number of payouts, which is the number of game media paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, to be displayed on the payout display device, and the specific small winning combination is set as the small winning combination. Then, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means is specified by the internal lottery. When the winning mode is obtained and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the operation mode is different from the specific operation mode. When the stop operation is performed, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means obtains the specific winning mode by an internal lottery under specific conditions. , The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays game information indicating a winning combination won in an internal lottery on the payout display device.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the inside The game information indicating the winning combination won by the lottery is displayed on the payout display device that displays the number of payouts of the game medium. That is, in the present invention, the payout display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of payouts of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying the game information indicating the winning combination won by the internal lottery under specific conditions. In the present invention, the game information indicating the winning combination won by the internal lottery is the game information suggesting the mode of the stop operation (specific operation mode). Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the display control means obtains the specific winning mode by internal lottery under the specific conditions, the game information is transmitted to the payout display device while the reel is rotating. When the small winning combination is won, the payout display device may display the number of payouts of the game medium instead of the game information.

In the present invention, the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the payout display device during the rotation of the reels, and after the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation is replaced with the game information when the small winning combination wins. In order to display the number of payouts of the game medium on the payout display device, game information regarding the mode of the stop operation can be displayed on the payout display device at the timing when the player performs the stop operation, and the player can display all the payouts by the stop operation. At the timing when the rotation of the reel is stopped and the number of medals paid out is confirmed, the number of medals paid out can be displayed on the payout display device.

(5) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of reeled gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined charging operation means, the credited gaming medium is controlled to be set to the charging state up to a predetermined predetermined number of feeding media. Means, display control means for controlling the number of credits of the gaming medium to be displayed on the credit display device, internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the success or failure of a plurality of types of winnings including small winnings, and the specified number of inputs. When the game start operation is performed while the game medium is set to the loading state, the plurality of reels are rotated, and the stop operation is used as a trigger to rotate the reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. The winning combination is based on the fact that the reel control means that controls to stop the reels and the symbol combination indicating the winning form predetermined for each winning combination are displayed on the valid line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped. It is a gaming machine provided with a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been made, and a payout control means for controlling the payout of a game medium based on the payout of the winning small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A specific small winning combination is set, and the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means. However, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the specific operation is performed. When the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means receives the specific winning by an internal lottery under specific conditions. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays game information indicating the specific operation mode on the credit display device in place of the number of credits of the gaming medium when the embodiment is obtained.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the spinning reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the game is played. Instead of the number of credits on the medium, game information indicating a specific operation mode is displayed on the credit display device. That is, in the present invention, the credit display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of credits of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying game information indicating a specific operation mode under specific conditions. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(6) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of reeled gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined charging operation means, the credited gaming medium is controlled to be set to the charging state up to a predetermined predetermined number of feeding media. Means, display control means for controlling the number of credits of the gaming medium to be displayed on the credit display device, internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the success or failure of a plurality of types of winnings including small winnings, and the specified number of inputs. When the game start operation is performed while the game medium is set to the loading state, the plurality of reels are rotated, and the stop operation is used as a trigger to rotate the reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. The winning combination is based on the fact that the reel control means that controls to stop the reels and the symbol combination indicating the winning form predetermined for each winning combination are displayed on the valid line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped. It is a gaming machine provided with a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been made, and a payout control means for controlling the payout of a game medium based on the payout of the winning small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A specific small winning combination is set, and the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means. However, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the specific operation is performed. When the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means receives the specific winning by an internal lottery under specific conditions. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays game information indicating the result of an internal lottery on the credit display device instead of the number of credits of the gaming medium when the embodiment is obtained.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the spinning reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the game is played. Instead of the number of credits on the medium, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery is displayed on the credit display device. That is, in the present invention, the credit display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of credits of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying game information indicating the result of the internal lottery under specific conditions. In the present invention, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery is the game information suggesting the mode of the stop operation (specific operation mode). Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(7) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted in a predetermined slot can be credited up to a predetermined credit upper limit. The number of reeled gaming media is stored as the number of credits, and based on the operation for the predetermined charging operation means, the credited gaming medium is controlled to be set to the charging state up to a predetermined predetermined number of feeding media. Means, display control means for controlling the number of credits of the gaming medium to be displayed on the credit display device, internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the success or failure of a plurality of types of winnings including small winnings, and the specified number of inputs. When the game start operation is performed while the game medium is set to the loading state, the plurality of reels are rotated, and the stop operation is used as a trigger to rotate the reels in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. The winning combination is based on the fact that the reel control means that controls to stop the reels and the symbol combination indicating the winning form predetermined for each winning combination are displayed on the valid line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped. It is a gaming machine provided with a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been made, and a payout control means for controlling the payout of a game medium based on the payout of the winning small winning combination when the small winning combination is won. A specific small winning combination is set, and the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a specific winning mode in which a plurality of types of the small winning combination including the specific small winning combination are duplicated, and the reel control means. However, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination wins, and the specific operation is performed. When the stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and the display control means receives the specific winning by an internal lottery under specific conditions. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that, when an embodiment is obtained, game information indicating a winning combination won in an internal lottery is displayed on the credit display device instead of the number of credits of the gaming medium.

In the present invention, when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery and the stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode, the rotating reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won, and the specific operation mode is used. When the stop operation is performed in a different operation mode from the above, the spinning reel is stopped so that the specific small winning combination does not win, and when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under specific conditions, the game is played. Instead of the number of credits in the medium, the game information indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery is displayed on the credit display device. That is, in the present invention, the credit display device conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of credits of the game medium is also used as a device for displaying the game information indicating the winning combination won by the internal lottery under specific conditions. In the present invention, the game information indicating the winning combination won by the internal lottery is the game information suggesting the mode of the stop operation (specific operation mode). Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation without increasing the number of devices of the game machine.

(8) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the display control means obtains the specific winning mode by internal lottery under the specific conditions, the game information is transmitted to the credit display device while the reel is rotating. When the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, the credit number of the game medium may be displayed on the credit display device instead of the game information.

In the present invention, the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation is displayed on the credit display device during the rotation of the reels, and after the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the number of credits of the game medium is replaced with the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation. Since it is displayed on the credit display device, game information regarding the mode of the stop operation can be displayed on the credit display device at the timing when the player performs the stop operation, and the player stops the rotation of all reels by the stop operation. At the timing of confirming the number of credits of the medal for the next game, the number of credits of the medal can be displayed on the credit display device.

(9) In the gaming machine of the present invention, under the specific conditions, a main board including the input receiving means, the internal lottery means, the reel control means, the winning determination means, the payout control means, and the display control means. It includes a sub-board that notifies the mode of the stop operation and controls the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the winning combination, and between the main board and the sub-board, the main board to the sub-board Only unidirectional communication to the sub-board is possible, and when the main board obtains the specific winning mode by internal lottery, the sub-board is notified of the specific operation mode, and the sub-board receives the specific operating mode. When the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery under the specific conditions, the specific operation mode notified from the main board may be notified by the winning assist effect.

In the present invention, the main board notifies the sub-board of the specific operation mode when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery, and the sub-board is obtained the specific winning mode by the internal lottery under specific conditions. In that case, the specific operation mode notified from the main board is notified by the winning assistance effect. That is, in the present invention, the main board displays the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation, and the sub-board displays the specific operation mode indicated or suggested by the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation displayed by the main board. Notify with. Further, in the present invention, when the main board displays the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation, the payout display device or the credit display device is also used as a device for displaying the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation, so that the main board controls. It is possible to display the game information regarding the mode of the stop operation by using the device controlled by the main board without increasing the number of devices.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the internal lottery in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the internal lottery in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the internal lottery in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of the reel in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the payout display part in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the payout display part in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the payout display part in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the payout display part in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the credit display part in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the game information display part in the game machine of the modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the game information display part in the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the content 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. First Embodiment 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 gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or a revolving gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays a game using a medal as a gaming medium.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a reel unit composed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 (plural reels) is housed in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower 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 gaming machine of the present embodiment, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 10 that controls the progress of the game as a control board, and a display effect and an acoustic effect that match the progress of the game by receiving a signal transmitted from the main board 10 are produced. A plurality of types of electronic circuit boards including a sub-board 20 that controls for executing the above are provided.

The outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 16 regions (each region is referred to as a "top") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One of them is arranged. Further, 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, 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 front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are individually openable and closable, and the front upper 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 surface of each 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 gaming machine through the display window DW.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the design through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by the combination of the display positions of each reel. 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 inserted medals is set to three, and when the medals corresponding to the specified number of inserted medals are inserted, the first reel R1 The effective line L1 composed of the upper stage, the upper stage of the second reel R2, and the middle stage of the third reel 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 is awarded. As a matter of fact, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

Further, the front upper door UD is provided with a game information display unit DS (first effect device). The game information display unit DS consists of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and includes the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or won in one game (difference between the number of medals paid out and the number of medals inserted), and bonuses. Various game information such as the total number of medals paid out or the total number of medals won in the state is displayed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as the game information display unit DS, a credit display unit CD (credit display device) composed of a 7-segment display device, a payout display unit PO (payout display device), a bonus display unit BS, and the like are provided. , The credit display unit CD displays the number of medals credited, the payout display unit PO displays the number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and the bonus display unit BS displays the number of medals paid out in a bonus state. The total number or the total number of acquisitions is displayed.

Further, the front upper 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 gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower 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 front lower door DD. As the operation means, a 1-bet button (predetermined insertion operation means, first insertion operation means) B01, MAX bet button (predetermined insertion operation means, first) for performing an operation for inserting a credit (internally stored) medal. 2 Input operation means) B0M, a start lever (game start operation means) SL for rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to perform an operation that triggers the start of the game, and a stepping motor are rotationally driven. Stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 and the like for performing an operation that triggers to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are provided.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player inserts a medal into the medal slot MI or presses the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M to perform operations of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It is set to a ready state where rotation control can be started. 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 switch (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. 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 pressed at any 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.

In addition, a medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the bottom of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the result of the game are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. There is. If medals are allowed to be credited (internal storage), medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited up to a predetermined maximum number of credits (upper limit of storage: for example, 50), and the credit display unit CD The displayed content of the number of medals credits displayed in is changed.

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 a control board including a main board 10 and a sub board 20. The main board 10 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. In addition to controlling the operation of output means such as the reel unit 310 and the hopper unit 320, various calculations are performed to execute the effect according to the progress of the game, and the first display, which is the effect device, is based on the calculation results. The operation of the output means such as the device 410 (first effect device) is controlled. Further, the sub-board 20 receives a signal sent from the main board 10 and performs various calculations for executing an effect according to the progress of the game, and the second display, which is an effect device, is based on the calculation results. It controls the operation of output means such as the device 330 (second effect device) and the sound device 340 (second effect device). The functions of each board such as the main board 10 and the sub board 20 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, and ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program stored in advance.

The main board 10 has an input receiving means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, and an AT control. It is configured to include means 180, display control means 183, communication control means 185, and main memory 190M.

The insertion receiving means 105 receives the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the fact that medals corresponding to a predetermined predetermined number of insertions (3 medals) have been inserted, the insertion receiving means 105 with respect to the start lever SL (game start operation means). Performs a process to enable the game start operation. 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 to execute an internal lottery.

Further, the insertion receiving means 105 inserts the inserted medals up to the specified number of inserted medals as the medal insertion switch 210 operates when the medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot MI (predetermined insertion slot). Set to the state (bet state). Specifically, the insertion receiving means 105 performs a bet process in which the inserted medals are set to the insertion state up to the specified number of insertions in accordance with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210.

Further, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI with a specified number of medals set in the insertion state, the insertion reception means 105 activates the medal insertion switch 210 to insert the inserted medals. , It is possible to credit up to the maximum number of credits, and control is performed to store the number of credited medals as the number of credits. Specifically, the insertion receiving means 105 is accompanied by the operation of the medal insertion switch 210, and the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 of the main memory 190M (the number of credited medals) is limited to the maximum number of credits. ), A credit addition process is performed to add the number of medals inserted. If a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI while the specified number of medals are set to the inserted state and the number of credits has reached the maximum number of credits, the inserted medal is set to the medal insertion switch 210. If it does not operate, the medal will not be accepted (without credit) and will be returned from the medal payout port MO.

Further, the insertion receiving means 105 defines the credited medals as the bet switch 220 operates when the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is pressed while the medals are credited to the gaming machine. Limit the number of inputs and set to the input state. Specifically, the insertion receiving means 105 is stored in the credit storage means 195 and the bet processing for setting the credited medals to the insertion state up to the specified number of insertions in accordance with the operation of the bet switch 220. A credit subtraction process is performed in which the number of medals set in the inserted state is subtracted from the number of credits. In this embodiment, each time the 1-bet button B01 is pressed, one credited medal is set to be inserted, and when the specified number of inserted medals is set to 3, the MAX bet button B0M is pressed. Then, if the number of credited medals is 3 or more, 3 medals are set to be inserted, and if the number of credited medals is 2 or less, all the credited medals are inserted. Set to state.

Further, the insertion receiving means 105 enables the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the fact that the specified number of medals are set to the insertion state, and the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed. , The operation for the start lever SL, the operation for the 1-bet button B01, and the operation for the MAX bet button B0M are invalidated.

The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number value for lottery. The random value can be generated, for example, based on 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" is not only a value that randomly occurs in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is generated regularly, but the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 determines the winning or losing of the combination based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the game start operation (first pressing operation on the activated start lever SL) with respect to the start lever SL. This is a means for performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 191 of the main memory 190M is used for the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table storage means 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. Then, in each lottery table, various roles such as replays, small wins, and bonuses and losses (unwinned) are associated with each of the plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). Has been done.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the correct answer small role 1 (specific small role), the correct answer small role 2 (specific small role), the correct answer small role 3 (specific small role), and the correct answer small role 4 (specific small role) are used as the small role. Role), Correct Answer Small Role 5 (Specific Small Role), Correct Answer Small Role 6 (Specific Small Role), Correct Answer Small Role 7 (Specific Small Role), Incorrect Answer Small Role A1, Incorrect Answer Small Role A2, Incorrect Answer Small Role A3 , Incorrect answer small role A4, Incorrect answer small role B1, Incorrect answer small role B2, Incorrect answer small role B3, Incorrect answer small role B4, Incorrect answer small role C1, Incorrect answer small role C2, Incorrect answer small role C3, Not Correct answer small role C4, special small role, and chance role are prepared, and as the winning mode of the small winning combination in which multiple types of small winning combination are won, the eight batting order small winning combination (specific winning mode, first winning mode: 8 batting order small role LC1-8 batting order small role LC4, 8 batting order small role LR1-8 batting order small role LR4, 8 batting order small role CL1-8 batting order small role CL4, 8 batting order small role CR1-8 Small batting order CR4, 8 batting order small role RL1-8 batting order small role RL4, 8 batting order small role RC1-8 batting order small role RC4) and 3 batting order small role (specific winning mode: 3 batting order small role) Roles L1 to 3 batting order small roles L4, 3 batting order small roles C1 to 3 batting order small roles C4, 3 batting order small roles R1 to 3 batting order small roles R4), JAC1 (second winning mode), and JAC2 And are set.

When the 8-batting order small combination is specifically explained with reference to FIG. 4, the 8-sheet batting order small combination LC1 to LC4, LR1 to LR4, CL1 to CL4, CR1 to CR4, RL1 to RL4, RC1 to RC4 are correct answers. One of the roles 1 to 5, any two of the incorrect answer small roles A1 to A4, any two of the incorrect answer small roles B1 to B4, and the incorrect answer small roles C1 to C4. It shows that either two types are duplicated and won. Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a total of 7 types of small roles, one type of correct answer small combination and 6 types of incorrect answer small combination, are won in each of the eight batting order small combinations, and the seven types of small combination are won. The combination of is different.

Next, the three-sheet batting order small combination will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 5. The three-sheet batting order small combination L1 to L4, C1 to C4, and R1 to R4 are any one of the correct answer small combinations 6 to 7. And, it is shown that any four types of incorrect answer small winning combinations A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 are duplicated and won. Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a total of five types of small combinations, one type of correct answer small combination and four types of incorrect answer small combination, are won in each of the three batting order small combinations, and the five types are won. The combination of small roles is different.

Next, JAC1 and JAC2 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6, in which JAC1 has correct answer small winning combinations 1 to 7, incorrect answer small winning combination A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4, special small winning combination, and chance. It shows that the roles are duplicated and won. Further, JAC2 indicates that the incorrect answer small winning combination A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4, and the chance winning combination are duplicated and won. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the JAC 1 includes the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 7 and the special small winning combination, and the JAC 2 does not include the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 7 and the special small winning combination. ..

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 are prepared as replays, and normal replay and chance replay are set as the winning modes of the replay in which one type of replay is independently won. The batting order replay A and the batting order replay B are set as the winning modes of the replays in which a plurality of types of replays are duplicated and won.

To specifically explain the winning mode of the replay with reference to FIG. 6, in the normal replay, the replay 2 wins alone, in the chance replay, the replay 1 wins alone, and in the batting order replay A, the replay 2 and so on. Replay 3 is won in duplicate, and batting order replay B indicates that replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 are won in duplicate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B have the same winning probability and winning mode of the small winning combination, and the internal lottery table B has a higher probability of replay than the internal lottery table A. In the winning and internal lottery table C, a small winning combination is won in a manner different from that of the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, and both replays are excluded from the lottery target. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, the correct answer small winning combinations 1 to 7 are won without overlapping each other by the 8-card batting order small winning combination and the 3-card batting order small winning combination, and in the internal lottery table C, JAC1 Depending on the situation, the correct answer small roles 1 to 7 are duplicated and won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery are set. At Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, a bonus establishment state, and a bonus state can be set as the gaming state, and in the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C are set according to the gaming state. Select any one as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation 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 internal lottery table storage means 191 of the main memory 190M. 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 combinations is set in the winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 192 of the main memory 190M.

Further, in the gaming 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-carry-over 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 whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful 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 a replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) that has already been won is 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 game start operation to the start lever SL, and the first reel Stop by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which R1 to the third reel R3 are constantly rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: about 80 rotations per minute). In addition to performing control to enable the operation, control is performed 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).

The reel control means 130 is started by the player pressing the start lever SL in a state where the game start operation for the start lever SL is enabled (a state in which a specified number of medals are set to the inserted state). When the switch 230 is activated, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is started based on the start signal from the start switch 230, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 The rotation drive of each reel is started to accelerate until the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed, and when the predetermined speed is reached, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are operated at a predetermined speed. The player makes a steady rotation, performs a process to enable the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3, and stops by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. When the switch 240 is activated, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 Controls to stop each reel of.

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 is stopped is 0 at the stop position of each rotating reel. It is determined in the range of up to 3 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. When the position is within the range of 0 to 3 frames with respect to the display position on the valid line at the time when the pressing operation is performed, 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 BAR symbol "BAR", the replay symbol "RP", and the plum symbol "" are used for the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. PM ”, bell symbol“ BL ”, watermelon symbol“ WM ”, cherry symbol“ CH ”, dummy symbol 1“ DUM1 ”, and dummy symbol 2“ DUM2 ”are arranged, and when the stop switch 240 is activated (stop button). When the symbols existing within 3 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the pressing of the reel is detected, are drawn onto the effective line, they are arranged at intervals of 3 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. The symbol can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

Further, the reel control means 130 rotates with reference to a process of obtaining a stop position of the spinning reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process) and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the main memory 190M. The process of determining the stop position of the reel inside (table reference process) is performed.

First, in the logic calculation process, the range from 0 to 3 frames from the press 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) according to the priority data determined for each combination. Priority is obtained for the candidates for the stop positions for four frames existing in the room. 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 multiple. If so, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process described later.

In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority is set in the order of "replay> small winning combination> bonus", and in the logic calculation processing, when the lottery flags for two or more types of winning combination are set to the 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. Ask for 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 candidate when a plurality of types of small wins are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line. There are cases where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on the predetermined dividend for the small winning combination, and the candidate for the stop position is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line. When finding the priority of each stop position, the priority is found for each stop position candidate so that the stop position has a larger number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the valid line, and the medal. When finding the priority of the candidate stop position according to the number of payouts, the stop position where the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the valid line increases. Priority is obtained for each stop position candidate so that the higher the priority is (the stop position where a small winning combination with a large dividend can be won). However, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is calculated according to the number of medals paid out, if the small wins with the same payout are won in duplicate, the stop position where each small win can be won. The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

Then, in the present embodiment, when either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won, the logic calculation is performed according to the pressing order (order of stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, 8-card batting order small winning combination LC1 to LC4, LR1 to LR4, CL1 to CL4, CR1 to CR4, RL1 to RL4, RC1 to RC4, and 3 batting order small winning combination L1 to L4, C1 to C4, R1 to A correct batting order (specific operation mode) is set for each of R4, and a pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order (operation mode different from the specific operation mode). Then, when either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation for obtaining the priority according to the number of medals paid out is performed. The priority is calculated so that the candidate for the stop position where the number of medals paid out is the highest is the highest priority. In addition, if either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line is increased. The logic operation for obtaining the priority is performed, and the priority is obtained so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line is the largest is the highest.

In the present embodiment, when either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the batting order small winning combination (winning mode) is selected. Depending on the situation, priority is given to the candidate for the stop position where the correct answer small role 1, the correct answer small role 2, the correct answer small role 3, the correct answer small role 4, the correct answer small role 5, the correct answer small role 6 or the correct answer small role 7 can be won. Logic calculation is performed so that the degree is the highest, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the incorrect answer small winning combination A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 can be won. The logic operation is performed so that the position candidate has the highest priority.

Further, in the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-off process are performed as processes for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of finding a candidate for the stop position of the reel 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 finding a candidate for a stop position of the reel so that a 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 whose lottery flag is set to the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate for a reel stop position so as not to 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 stop position candidates having the highest priority are obtained as a result of performing logic calculation processing, which position is to be the stop position is determined by the stop control table storage means of the main memory 190M. It is determined by referring to the stop control table stored in 193.

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 (the time when the push 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 push detection position and the number of slip frames indicating the amount of rotation from the push detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

And in the stop control table referred to when any one of the eight batting order small winning combination LC1 to LC4, LR1 to LR4, CL1 to CL4, CR1 to CR4, RL1 to RL4, RC1 to RC4 is won in the internal lottery, FIG. And as shown in FIG. 9, the correct batting order is set for each of the eight-card batting order small winning combination, and the pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect batting order. Then, in the present embodiment, when any one of the eight batting order small winning combination LC1, LC2, LR1, LR2 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the correct answer small winning combination 1 is awarded. When the stop position is set for the press detection position and any of the eight batting order small winning combination LC3, LC4, LR3, LR4, RL3, RL4, RC3, RC4 is won, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When pressed, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the correct answer small winning combination 4 wins, and if any of the eight-sheet batting order small winning combination CL1, CL2, CR1, CR2 is won, the correct answer batting order is used. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the stop position is set with respect to the pressed detection position so that the correct answer small winning combination 2 wins, and one of the eight batting order small winning combination CL3, CL4, CR3, and CR4 is won. In this case, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the correct small winning combination 5 wins. When any of the above is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the correct answer small winning combination 3 wins.

If any of the eight batting order small wins is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the stop button B1 is pressed first. The stop position for the press detection position is set so that there is a case where any one of the special small winning combinations A is won and a case where none of the winning combinations are won (missing). In batting order 3 or batting order 4 when the stop button B2 is pressed first, when one of the two types of special small winning combination B wins, or when neither combination wins ( The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there is a missed), and in batting order 5 or batting order 6 where the stop button B3 is pressed first, one of the two types of special small winning combination C won. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there are cases where the special small winning combination C of the type wins and cases where neither winning combination wins (missing).

Further, in the stop control table referred to when any one of the three-card batting order small winning combination L1 to L4, C1 to C4, and R1 to R4 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. The correct batting order is set for, and the pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect batting order. Then, in the present embodiment, when any one of the three-card batting order small winning combination L1, L2, C1, C2, R1, R2 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the correct answer small winning combination 6 is played. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so as to win a prize, and when any of the three batting order small winning combination L3, L4, C3, C4, R3, R4 is won, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When pressed, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the correct answer small winning combination 7 wins.

If any of the three batting order small wins is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the wrong batting order, the stop button B1 is pressed first. The stop position for the press detection position is set so that there is a case where any one of the special small winning combinations A is won and a case where neither winning combination is won (missing). , In batting order 3 or batting order 4 when the stop button B2 is pressed first, when one of the two types of special small winning combination B won, or when one of the incorrect answering small winning combination B wins, neither combination wins. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there is a case (missing), and in batting order 5 or batting order 6 where the stop button B3 is pressed first, either of the two types of special small winning combination C won. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there are cases where one type of incorrect answer small winning combination C wins and cases where neither winning combination wins (missing).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the correct answer small winning combination is awarded. When the rotating reels are stopped and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the wrong batting order, the rotating reels are stopped so that the correct answer small winning combination does not win.

Further, in the stop control table referred to when the special small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the special small winning combination wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In the stop control table that is set and is referred to when the chance combination is won in the internal lottery, the stop position with respect to the press detection position so that there are cases where the chance combination wins and cases where neither combination wins. Is set.

Further, in the stop control table referred to when JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, one of the correct small winning combinations 1 to 5 wins a prize regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In the stop control table that is referred to when JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, the stop position is set with respect to the press detection position so that the wrong answer is small regardless of the press order and press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that any one of the small winning combination A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4, the special small winning combination, and the chance winning combination wins.

Further, in the stop control table referred to when the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 11A, the replay 2 wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In the stop control table that is referred to when the chance replay is won in the internal lottery, the stop position is set for the press detection position, and the replay 1 wins regardless of the press order and press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so as to be performed.

Further, in the stop control table referred to when the batting order replay A or the batting order replay B is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 11A, a specific batting order is set for each batting order replay, and the specific batting order is specified. A pressing order different from the batting order is treated as a non-specific batting order. In the present embodiment, when the batting order replay A or the batting order replay B is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 3 wins. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific batting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 2 wins a prize. In this embodiment, when the replay 3 wins a prize, as shown in FIG. 11B, the BAR symbols "BAR" are aligned on the invalid line consisting of the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. "BL, BAR, BAR" is displayed on the invalid line consisting of the middle stage of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, as shown in FIG. There is a stop mode of BAR loss, and if the batting order replay A is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order, the winning of the replay 3 in the stop mode of BAR loss is prioritized. When the stop position is set to, and the batting order replay B is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order, the game is stopped so that the winning of the replay 3 in the BAR-aligned stop mode is prioritized. The position is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the batting order replay A is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order, the rotating reels are stopped so that the replay 3 wins, and the batting order is not specified. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay 2 wins, and when the replay 3 wins in a specific batting order, the BAR loss stop mode can be displayed. Stop the reel. If the batting order replay B is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the specific batting order, the rotating reels are stopped so that the replay 3 wins, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the non-specific batting order. Then, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay 2 wins, and when the replay 3 wins in a specific batting order, the spinning reel is stopped so that the stop mode of BAR alignment can be displayed.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel control means 130 executes a wait process for adjusting the interval between games under predetermined conditions. Specifically, the reel control means 130 measures the start interval of the rotation drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed, the previous game is performed. When the wait period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the rotary drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the above, the start of the rotary drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is waited. Execute wait processing to hold until the period elapses. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the reel control means 130 performs the game start operation with respect to the start lever SL, the wait period from the start of the rotational drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the previous game. Is controlled to start the rotational drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the lapse of time. In the wait process, the operation interval of the game start operation for the start lever SL is measured, and when the operation interval does not reach the wait period (for example, 4.1 seconds), the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 The start of the rotation drive may be suspended until the wait period elapses.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning judgment table stored in the winning judgment table storage means 194 of the main memory 190M, it is displayed on the effective line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 17, the big bonus (BB), the replays 1 to 3, the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 7, and the incorrect answer are obtained according to the symbol combination displayed on the effective line when each reel is stopped. A winning judgment table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not a small winning combination A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4, a special small winning combination, or a chance winning combination has been won.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning determination processing is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the process at the time of winning determination, 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, which is a bonus. If a medal is won, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state.

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 is determined based on the predetermined dividend for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of dividends are awarded to the hopper. Controls the unit 320 (payout device) to pay out. In the present embodiment, if the big bonus (BB) or replay is won, or if neither of the winning combinations is won, the number of payouts is determined to be "0".

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the number of payouts instructed by the payout control means 150. Specifically, when the payout signal output from the payout control means 150 is input, the hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals. 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 is based on a payout detection signal that is an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320.

Then, when the small winning combination is won, the payout control means 150 starts outputting a payout signal to the hopper unit 320 to perform an operation of paying out medals to the hopper unit 320 when the number of payouts is determined, and payout medals. Along with the payout detection signal from the detection switch 325, the number of medals paid out for the number of payouts (the number of medals paid out in one game) stored in the payout number storage means (not shown) of the main memory 190M. When the number of payouts (the number of medals actually paid out) reaches the number of payouts, the output of the payout signal is stopped and the payout operation of the medals of the hopper unit 320 is terminated.

If the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is less than the maximum number of credits and the credit (internal storage) of the medal is permitted, instead of actually paying out the medal by the hopper unit 320. , The credit addition process of adding the number of dividends to the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is performed with the maximum number of credits as the limit, and the process of virtually paying out the medals is performed. If only a part of the dividend number is credited here, the remaining medals that are not credited are actually paid out from the hopper unit 320.

When the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (replay process) for setting 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 gaming 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 player's own medals (including credit medals). 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.

The game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state as shown in FIG. 18A, and the bonus formation as shown in FIG. 18B. In the state, the game state transition control process for shifting the gaming state between the non-assist time state (non-AT state) and the assist time state (AT state) is performed. 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 the normal state, the bonus established state, and the bonus state, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the bonus established state. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the bonus is established. Further, in the normal state, of the internal lottery tables A to C shown in FIG. 3, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target.

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, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B in which the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets among the internal lottery tables A to C shown in FIG. Then, in the internal lottery table B referred to in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 3, there is no unwinning (loss) in the internal lottery, and a small winning combination or a replay is always won.

In the bonus established 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 showing the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the valid line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

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 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C among the internal lottery tables A to C shown in FIG.

In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined predetermined number (for example, 100) is paid out, the game is played. The state transition control means 170 controls to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition may be determined by the number of games played in the bonus state and the number of winning small wins. Further, the bonus state may be one in which the end condition is set so as to end in one game.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the state where both the big bonus (BB) and the small winning combination are won in the bonus established state, the small winning combination is given priority over the symbols constituting the winning form of the big bonus (BB). The symbols that make up the form are displayed on the effective line, and when both the big bonus (BB) and the replay are won, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay wins in preference to the big bonus (BB). As a result, winning of the big bonus (BB) is avoided regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the normal state and the bonus established state, a plurality of types of first winning modes (8-card batting order) in which a plurality of types of correct answer small winning combinations (correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5) are won without overlapping each other. Small roles LC1 to LC4, LR1 to LR4, CL1 to CL4, CR1 to CR4, RL1 to RL4, RC1 to RC4) are drawn internally, and in the bonus state, there are multiple types of correct small roles (correct small roles). There is a second winning mode (JAC1) in which 1 to 5) are duplicated, and the probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is a plurality of types in the internal lottery in the normal state and the bonus established state. An internal lottery is performed so that the probability of winning one of the winning modes is lower than the probability of winning one of the winning modes, and the winning probability of each of the plurality of types of correct small winning combination (correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5) is higher than the normal state and the bonus establishment state. There is. That is, in the bonus state of the present embodiment, the winning probability of each of the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5 having a higher dividend than the specified number of input (3 cards) is higher than in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination. Is higher than the normal state and the bonus establishment state, but the probability of obtaining the second winning mode (JAC1) including any of the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5 with a higher dividend than the specified number of inputs is the normal state or the bonus establishment state. In the state, the first winning mode (8-card order small winning combination LC1 to LC4, LR1 to LR4, CL1 to CL4, CR1 to CR4, RL1 to RL4, RC1 to RC4) including any of the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5 can be obtained. Since it is lower than the probability, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate (number of payouts / number of inputs) in the bonus state can be set to less than 100%.

The non-AT state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among the non-AT state and the AT state, and it is possible to shift from the non-AT state to the AT state. Specifically, when the AT lottery is won in the bonus established state, the state shifts to the AT state.

The AT state is a gaming state that shifts when the AT lottery is won. In the AT state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied by the storage value of the AT end determination counter 197 of the main memory 190M, and when the storage value of the AT end determination counter 197 reaches the threshold value (for example, 0), The game state transition control means 170 controls to end the AT state and return to the non-AT state.

The AT control means 180 controls the AT state. In the game in the AT state (assist time game), the player is instructed on the game method (for example, the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed), and the player simply plays the game according to the instruction. It is possible to easily obtain a predetermined profit.

Specifically, the AT control means 180 performs an AT lottery when the chance combination, chance replay, or batting order replay B is won in the internal lottery in the non-AT state. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random values are compared with the AT lottery table stored in the AT lottery table storage means 196 of the main memory 190M. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, for example, either winning or losing is associated with each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and the random number values acquired in the AT lottery are won in the AT lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery differs depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the execution of the AT lottery, and the winning probability increases in the order of "chance replay <chance combination <batting order replay B". Therefore, the AT lottery is performed so that the batting order replay B is always won. When the AT lottery is won, the gaming state shifts from the non-AT state to the AT state.

Then, the AT control means 180 performs a process of setting a given value in the storage value of the AT end determination counter 197 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In the present embodiment, the value set in the AT end determination counter 197 is set to "50" as a value corresponding to, for example, 50 games. The value set in the AT end determination counter 197 is not limited to the above example and can be arbitrarily set.

Then, the AT control means 180 starts updating the AT end determination counter 197 from the next game of the game that has won the AT lottery. Specifically, every time a game is played in the AT state, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games played once from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 reaches the threshold value (for example, 0), the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, the AT state ends, and the gaming state returns from the AT state to the non-AT state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the decrement update regarding the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 is interrupted while maintaining the AT state, and the game state is played after the end of the bonus state. Triggered by the transition to the bonus establishment state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 197 is restarted and the undigested game is played. If a big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 197 may be continued regardless of the change in the game state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state, or the AT state. Even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 does not reach the threshold value when the big bonus (BB) is won, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 is reset to the initial value (for example, 0). The AT state may be terminated.

Further, the AT control means 180 performs an additional lottery when the chance combination or the chance replay is won in the internal lottery in the AT state. In the additional lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number values are compared with the additional lottery table stored in the AT lottery table storage means 196, depending on the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. In the additional lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning, or loss, and the random number value acquired in the additional lottery is added to the lottery. If it is associated with a normal win or a special win at the table, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the additional lottery differs depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the execution of the additional lottery, and the additional lottery is performed so that the winning probability increases in the order of "chance replay <chance role". Is done.

Then, the AT control means 180 performs an addition process of adding a given value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 based on the winning of the addition lottery. In the present embodiment, the added value differs depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the execution of the additional lottery and the winning type of the additional lottery, and when the execution trigger of the additional lottery is a chance replay. If the result of the additional lottery is a normal winning, for example, "20" is added as a value corresponding to 20 games, and if the result of the additional lottery is a special winning, for example, 30 times. If "30" is added as a value equivalent to the game of, and the execution opportunity of the additional lottery is a chance role, and the result of the additional lottery is a normal winning, for example, it is equivalent to 30 games. When "30" is added as a value to be added and the result of the additional lottery is a special winning, for example, "50" is added as a value corresponding to 50 games. The value added to the AT end determination counter 197 is not limited to the above example and can be arbitrarily set.

The display control means 183 controls the display of the game information display unit DS (credit display unit CD, payout display unit PO, bonus display unit BS, etc.) as the first display device 410. In the present embodiment, the credit display unit CD (credit display device) and the payout display unit PO (payout display device) are a segment driver which is a circuit for driving a segment of a 7-segment display and a two-digit number from 0 to 99. It is composed of a 7-segment display for displaying the upper digit and a 7-segment display for displaying the lower digit, and the bonus display unit BS is a segment driver which is a circuit for driving the segment of the 7-segment display. , A 7-segment display for displaying upper digits, a 7-segment display for displaying middle digits, and a 7-segment display for displaying lower digits for displaying 3-digit numbers from 0 to 999. .. Then, in the credit display unit CD, the payout display unit PO, and the bonus display unit BS, the segment driver outputs a segment drive signal for driving each segment of the 7-segment display in response to the display control signal from the display control means 183. Then, the display value of the 7-segment display is changed.

Then, when the medals are paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination, the display control means 183 pays out the number of medals paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination (paid out in one game). Controls the display on the unit PO. Specifically, the display control means 183 outputs a display control signal according to the number of medals to be paid out to the payout display unit PO when the medals are paid out due to the winning of the small winning combination, and pays out the medals. Performs a payout number display process for displaying the number on the payout display unit PO. When the display control means 183 displays the number of medals to be paid out on the payout display unit PO, the display control means 183 configures the payout display unit PO when the medals are set to the inserted state for the next game. Performs a non-display process that turns off all segments of the 7-segment display so that nothing is displayed. This ends the display of the number of medals paid out.

Further, the display control means 183 controls to display the number of credits of the medal on the credit display unit CD based on the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195. Specifically, in the display control means 183, when the credit addition process is performed when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the credit addition process is performed when the small winning combination is won. In this case, or when the credit deduction process is performed when the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is pressed, the display control signal corresponding to the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is displayed as a credit. Performs a credit number display process for outputting to the section CD and displaying the current number of credits of the medal on the credit display section CD. The display control means 183 always displays the number of medals credits on the credit display unit CD regardless of whether or not the game is being played.

Further, the display control means 183 controls to display the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state on the bonus display unit BS. Specifically, in the bonus state, the number of medals paid out is accumulated and counted, and the display control means 183 is in the bonus state during counting when medals are paid out in connection with the winning of a small winning combination in the bonus state. A display control signal corresponding to the total number of medals paid out is output to the bonus display unit BS, and the current total number of medals paid out in the bonus state is displayed on the bonus display unit BS. .. When the display control means 183 displays the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state on the bonus display unit BS, the 7-segment display constituting the bonus display unit BS is triggered by the end of the bonus state. Performs a non-display process that turns off all segments of the device so that nothing is displayed. This ends the display of the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state.

Further, the display control means 183 is a game method when either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won in the AT state (specific conditions) (when the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery). Control is performed to display the instruction information, which is the information indicating the instruction content (specifically, the pressing order to be operated), on the payout display unit PO. As a result, the player is instructed on the game method in the AT state.

Specifically, when the display control means 183 wins either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-batting order small winning combination in the AT state, the display control means 183 uses the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination as instruction information. Control is performed to display information indicating the correct batting order according to the type (correct answer batting order information: game information indicating a specific operation mode, identification information indicating a specific operation mode) on the payout display unit PO. In this embodiment, nine kinds of numbers of "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", and "9" are used as instruction information. (Correct batting order information) is set in advance, and the instruction content indicated by each number is as shown in FIG. For example, for "1", it is preset that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 (the pressing order to be operated is the batting order 1) as the instruction content, and for "7", it is set in advance. , As an instruction content, press the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first (batting order 1, 2: the stop button B1 is pressed first) (the pressing order to be operated is the stop button B1). The order in which they are pressed first) is preset.

Then, the display control means 183 sets the type of the 8-batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination (the type of the correct batting order) when either the 8-card batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination is won in the AT state. An instruction to output the corresponding display control signal to the payout display unit PO and display information (instruction information) indicating the correct batting order according to the type of the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-sheet batting order small winning combination on the payout display unit PO. Information display processing is performed.

Specifically, when the display control means 183 wins any of the eight batting order small winning combinations LC1 to LC4 in which the batting order 1 is set as the correct batting order as shown in FIG. 19 in the AT state, FIG. 20 As shown in (A), the instruction information display process for displaying "1" as the instruction information on the payout display unit PO is performed. Similarly, in the AT state, the display control means 183 outputs "2" as instruction information when any one of the eight batting order small winning combination LR1 to LR4 in which the batting order 2 is set as the correct batting order is won. If any of the eight batting order small wins CL1 to CL4, in which the batting order 3 is set as the correct batting order, is won by performing the instruction information display processing to be displayed on the PO, "3" is given as the instruction information to the PO. If any of the eight batting order small winning combinations CR1 to CR4 for which the batting order 4 is set as the correct batting order is won, "4" is displayed as the instruction information in the payout display unit PO. If any of the eight batting order small winning combinations RL1 to RL4 for which the batting order 5 is set as the correct batting order is won, "5" is displayed on the payout display unit PO as the instruction information. If any of the eight batting order small winning combinations RC1 to RC4 for which the batting order 6 is set as the correct batting order is won, "6" is displayed on the payout display unit PO as the instruction information. If any of the three-card batting order small winning combination L1 to L4, in which the instruction information display process is performed and the order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed (batting order 1, 2) is set as the correct batting order, the instruction information is selected. The instruction information display process for displaying "7" on the payout display unit PO is performed, and the order in which the stop button B2 is first pressed (batting order 3, 4) is set as the correct batting order. If any of the above is won, the instruction information display process for displaying "8" as instruction information on the payout display unit PO is performed, and the order in which the stop button B3 is first pressed (batting order 5, 6) is the correct batting order. When any of the set three-batting order small winning combination R1 to R4 is won, the instruction information display process for displaying "9" as instruction information on the payout display unit PO is performed.

In the non-AT state, the display control means 183 does not perform instruction information display processing (does not display instruction information) regardless of which of the eight-batting order small winning combination and the three-sheet batting order small winning combination is won.

The communication control means 185 controls to output a signal to the sub-board 20. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 10 to the sub board 20 is possible between the main board 10 and the sub board 20, and from the sub board 20 to the main board 10. Communication connection is made so that signals cannot be transmitted.

When any of the eight batting order small winning combinations is won in the internal lottery, the communication control means 185 outputs an eight batting order small winning combination notification signal to the sub board 20 in the internal lottery. By notifying that the 8 batting order small winning combination has been won and outputting the correct batting order notification signal to the sub board 20, the sub board 20 is notified of the correct batting order according to the type of the 8 batting order small winning combination. When the final stop operation is performed in the game, the result of the internal lottery is notified to the sub-board 20 by outputting an internal lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 20. Further, when any one of the three batting order small winning combinations is won in the internal lottery, the communication control means 185 outputs a three batting order small winning combination notification signal to the sub board 20 in the internal lottery. By notifying that the three-card batting order small winning combination has been won and outputting a correct batting order notification signal to the sub-board 20, the sub-board 20 is notified of the correct batting order according to the type of the three-card batting order small winning combination. Then, when the final stop operation is performed in the game, the result of the internal lottery is notified to the sub-board 20 by outputting the internal lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 20.

Further, the communication control means 185 wins a special small role, a chance role, JAC1, JAC2, a normal replay, a chance replay, a batting order replay A, a batting order replay B, or a big bonus (BB) in the internal lottery, or the result of the internal lottery. If is lost (unwinned), the result of the internal lottery is notified to the sub-board 20 by outputting an internal lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 20.

Further, when the winning combination determining means 140 determines the winning combination, the communication control means 185 notifies the sub-board 20 of the type of winning combination by outputting a winning combination notification signal to the sub-board 20. Further, in the communication control means 185, the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is pressed in order to insert a medal, a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL, and a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3. Then, by outputting the operation notification signal to the sub-board 20, the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is pressed on the sub-board 20, the start lever SL is pressed, or the sub-board 20 is pressed. Notifies the player's operations such as the type of stop button. Further, the communication control means 185 notifies the sub-board 20 of the current game state by outputting a game state notification signal to the sub-board 20. Further, when the AT control means 180 performs the AT lottery, the communication control means 185 notifies the sub-board 20 of the AT lottery result by outputting the AT lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 20, and the AT control means 185. When the 180 performs the additional lottery, the additional lottery result is notified to the sub-board 20 by outputting the additional lottery result notification signal to the sub-board 20. Further, when the AT control means 180 updates the decrement of the AT end determination counter 197 in the AT state, the communication control means 185 outputs a counter notification signal to the sub board 20 to end the current AT on the sub board 20. Notify the stored value of the determination counter 197. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the 8-card hitting order small winning combination winning notification signal, the 3-card hitting order small winning combination winning notification signal, the correct answer hitting order notification signal, the internal lottery result notification signal, and the operation notification are output from the main board 10. Based on the signal, the game status notification signal, the AT lottery result notification signal, the additional lottery result notification signal, the counter notification signal, etc., the second effect control means 200 of the sub-board 20 adds the result of the internal lottery, the result of the AT lottery, and the addition. As a result of the lottery, the second display device 330 and the sound device 340 can be made to perform an effect according to the type of winning combination, the operation performed by the player, the current game state, and the like.

Subsequently, the sub-board 20 will be described. The sub-board 20 includes an effect control means 200 and a sub-memory 200S.

The effect control means 200 controls control related to a display effect performed by using the second display device 330, an acoustic effect performed by using the sound device 340, and the like based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 201 of the sub memory 200S. I do. For example, the lamps and LEDs are turned on in response to the occurrence of game events such as inserting medals, operating the 1-bet button B01, MAX bet button B0M, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, paying out medals, and changing the game state. Alternatively, by blinking, changing the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD, or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is lively and the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control means 200 is a game in which either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-batting order small winning combination is won (8-batting order small winning combination notification signal or). When the correct batting order notification signal output from the main board 10 is input in the game in which the three-card batting order small winning combination notification signal is input, the correct batting order (stop) notified from the main board 10 based on the signal. The operation mode) is notified and the order of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is instructed. The second display device 330 and the sound device 340 are controlled to execute the correct batting order notification effect (winning assist effect) that assists the winning of the small winning combination 6 or the correct answer small winning combination 7. For example, when the correct batting order notification signal for notifying the correct batting order 1 is input in the AT state, the effect control means 200 displays the second display by the correct answer batting order notification effect as shown in FIG. 20 (B). The batting order 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD as the device 330 to notify the correct batting order notified from the main board 10. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-board 20 notifies the instruction content indicated by the instruction information displayed on the payout display unit PO by the main board 10 by the correct batting order notification effect. When the correct batting order notification signal is input in the non-AT state, the effect control means 200 ignores the signal and does not notify the correct batting order notified from the main board 10.

Then, in the AT state, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the correct batting order notified by the correct batting order notification effect, the correct batting order 1 is always won when the 8-card batting order small winning combination LC1, LC2, LR1, LR2 is won. , 8 batting order small winning combination LC3, LC4, LR3, LR4, RL3, RL4, RC3, RC4 always wins the correct answer small winning combination 4, and 8 batting order small winning combination CL1, CL2, CR1, CR2 always wins the correct answer Small role 2 wins, 8 batting order small role CL3, CL4, CR3, CR4 always wins correct answer small role 5 wins, 8 batting order small role RL1, RL2, RC1, RC2 always wins correct answer small role Since 3 wins and can win 8 medals, the player can increase the number of medals he has, and the batting order of 3 small roles L1, L2, C1, C2, R1, R2. When the correct answer small role 6 is won, the correct answer small role 6 is always won, and when the three batting order small role L3, L4, C3, C4, R3, R4 is won, the correct answer small role 7 is always won and three medals can be won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the medals he has.

Further, when the batting order replay A or the batting order replay B is won in the AT state, the effect control means 200 first presses the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3), the batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2), and the stop button B1. A batting order lottery is performed to determine the batting order to be notified (instructed) from the three types of batting order (B1 → ANY → ANY). In the pressing order lottery, a random number value is acquired, the acquired random number value is compared with the pressing order lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage means 202 of the sub memory 200S, and the pressing is notified according to the comparison result. Determine the order. In the pressing order lottery table, for example, one of the batting order 1, the batting order 2, and the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first is associated with each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767. In the order lottery table, the pressing order associated with the random value acquired in the pressing order lottery is determined as the pressing order to be notified. When the pressing order is determined, as shown in FIG. 21, the effect control means 200 is an effect of notifying the pressing order determined by the pressing order lottery and instructing the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and is an effect of the replay 2. When the second display device 330 or the sound device 340 is controlled to execute the pressing order notification effect for assisting the winning, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the pressing order notified in the pressing order notification effect, the replay 2 is performed. In order to win a prize, it is possible not to display the BAR loss or the stop mode of BAR alignment. In this way, the pressing order notification effect executed when the batting order replay A is won in the AT state notifies the mode of the stop operation for avoiding the display of the stop mode of the BAR loss, and the batting order replay is performed in the AT state. The batting order notification effect executed at the time of winning of B is to notify the mode of the stop operation for avoiding the display of the stop mode of BAR alignment. In the pressing order lottery, the batting order 3, the batting order 4, and the stop button B2 may be determined first as the pressing order to be notified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, when the batting order replay B is won in the non-AT state, the effect control means 200 performs a stop operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 at the timing of displaying the specific batting order and the BAR symbol "BAR". A control that causes the second display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute a specific batting order notification effect that assists the winning of the replay 3, which is an effect of notifying the action to be performed and instructing the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the specific batting order and the pressing timing notified in the specific batting order notification effect, the stop mode of BAR alignment is displayed.

Further, the effect control means 200 controls the second display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute the specific batting order notification effect even when the batting order replay A is won in the non-AT state. In this case, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the specific batting order and the pressing timing notified by the specific batting order notification effect, the stop mode of BAR loss is displayed.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the batting order replay A or the batting order replay B is won, the sub-board 20 may perform a batting order notification effect or a specific batting order notification effect that notifies the pressing order and instructs a stop operation. However, the main board 10 does not display the instruction information indicating the instruction content of the game method. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the amount of data of the program of the main board 10 can be suppressed.

The function of this embodiment can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the main board 10 or the sub board 20 of the present embodiment is downloaded from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network to perform the function. Can be realized. 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, etc. are not essential configuration requirements, and these device units virtually realize their functions by controlling the image displayed and output on the display (display device). can do.

1-2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, a method is adopted in which the payout display unit PO that displays the number of medals paid out is also used as a device that displays instruction information indicating the instruction content of the game method in the AT state.

In the present embodiment, in the main board 10, the display control means 183 has either an eight-sheet batting order small combination or a three-sheet batting order small combination in the AT state, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B). When the player wins, the instruction information display process for displaying the instruction information on the payout display unit PO is performed, triggered by the start of the rotation drive of each reel. In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed, the wait process is executed and the start of the rotation drive of each reel is suspended. Performs instruction information display processing when the wait period elapses and the rotation drive of each reel starts.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the rotation of each reel is started, the rotation speed of each reel is accelerated until the predetermined speed is reached, and when the predetermined speed is reached, each reel is constantly rotated at the predetermined speed, and the stop operation is performed. When activated and the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, and when the second stop operation (second stop operation) is performed, the operation is performed. When the reel corresponding to the stopped button is stopped and the third stop operation (third stop operation) is performed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped. When the corresponding reel is stopped by the third stop operation (third stop operation) (when all reels are stopped), the winning judgment processing is performed, and when the winning judgment processing is performed, the judgment result by the winning judgment processing is performed. The process at the time of winning judgment is performed. As the process at the time of winning judgment, the medal payout control process is performed when a small winning combination is won, the replay process is performed when the replay is won, and the game state is changed when the bonus is won. The state transition control process is performed.

Then, in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the display control means 183 displays the number of medals paid out on the payout display unit PO as a process at the time of winning determination when a small winning combination is won. If the display process is performed and no small winning combination is won, all the segments of the 7-segment display constituting the payout display unit PO are turned off so that nothing is displayed as the winning determination process. Perform non-display processing. As a result, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, from the start of the rotational drive of each reel until the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the winning determination process is performed. The instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO over the entire period of (while the reel is rotating), and when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the instruction information. ..

Further, in the sub-board 20, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B), the effect control means 200 has won either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-batting order small winning combination in the AT state. As an opportunity, the correct batting order notification effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed, the wait process is executed and the start of the rotation drive of each reel is suspended. Causes the correct batting order notification effect to be executed without waiting for the elapse of the wait period. Specifically, in the AT state, the effect control means 200 receives the input of the 8-card batting order small winning combination winning notification signal or the 3-sheet batting order small winning combination winning notification signal and the correct batting order notification signal, and the main board 10 The correct batting order notification effect for notifying the correct batting order notified from is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the correct batting order notification effect is started in response to the game start operation for the start lever SL (from the time when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed). Thereby, in the present embodiment, in the case shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the display of the instruction information (correct batting order information) by the main board 10 is started from the time when the rotation of each reel is started. , The display of the instruction information (correct answer batting order information) by the main board 10 and the correct answer batting order notification effect by the sub board 20 are started almost at the same time, and when shown in FIG. 22B, the instruction information (correct answer batting order) by the main board 10 is started. Information) is displayed from the time when the end of the wait process is completed and the rotation of each reel is started, so that the sub-board 20 starts displaying the instruction information (correct batting order information) by the main board 10. Start the correct batting order notification effect.

Further, in the effect control means 200, in the game in which the correct batting order notification effect is executed, the stop button related to the third (last) stop operation is pressed (the stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the third stop operation). Is turned on), and the correct batting order notification effect ends. Specifically, the effect control means 200 has input an operation notification signal for notifying that the stop button related to the third (last) stop operation has been pressed in the game in which the correct batting order notification effect is executed. With this as an opportunity, the correct batting order notification effect ends. As a result, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B), either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-batting order small winning combination is won in the AT state, and the main boards 10 to 8 are obtained. After being notified that either the batting order small winning combination or the three batting order small winning combination has been won, the stop button related to the third (last) stop operation is pressed and the third (last) stop operation from the main board 10 The correct batting order notification effect is executed until it is notified that the stop button related to the above is pressed.

Subsequently, the processing flow of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. 23 and 24 are flowcharts illustrating the processing of the main board 10 of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 23, when either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won in the AT state (Y in step S100), it is determined whether or not the rotation drive of each reel has started (Y). In step S101), when the rotation drive of each reel starts (Y in step S101), a display control signal corresponding to the type of the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-sheet batting order small winning combination is output to the payout display unit PO 8 Instruction information display processing is performed to display information (instruction information) indicating the correct batting order according to the type of the batting order small winning combination or the three-sheet batting order small winning combination on the payout display unit PO (step S102).

Then, as shown in FIG. 24, when the rotation of all reels is stopped (Y in step S200), the winning determination process is performed (step S201), and the medals to be paid out based on the payout predetermined for each winning combination. The number of dividends N, which is the number of, is determined (step S202). If the big bonus (BB) or replay wins, or if neither role wins, the payout number N is determined to be "0".

Then, the payout number L, which is the number of medals paid out in one game, stored in the payout number storage means is initialized to "0" (step S203), and the payout number L and the payout number N are the same number. If it is determined whether or not there is (step S204), and if the number of payouts L and the number of dividends N are the same (Y in step S204), all the segments of the 7-segment display constituting the payout display unit PO are displayed. A non-display process is performed so that the light is turned off and nothing is displayed (step S205). Here, the case where the payout number L and the payout number N are the same is the case where the payout number N is determined to be "0" due to the winning of the big bonus (BB) or the replay, or the non-winning of the winning combination. Then, in the present embodiment, when none of the winning combinations are won in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the display of the instruction information is terminated (erased) by the non-display process.

On the other hand, when the number of payouts L and the number of dividends N are not the same (N in step S204), whether or not the number of credits C stored in the credit storage means 195 is "50" (upper limit number of credits) or more. Is determined (step S206), and if the number of credits C is less than "50" (N in step S206), "1" corresponding to one medal is added to the number of credits C. A process of performing processing and virtually paying out medals is performed (step S207), a display control signal corresponding to the number of credits C is output to the credit display unit CD, and the current number of credits is output to the credit display unit CD. The number of credits to be displayed is displayed (step S208), the number of payouts is added (step S209) by adding "1" corresponding to one medal paid out to the number of payouts L, and the number of payouts is performed. A payout number display process is performed in which a display control signal corresponding to L is output to the payout display unit PO and the payout number of medals is displayed on the payout display unit PO (step S210).

Then, the processes of steps S206 to S211 are repeated until the payout number L reaches the dividend number N (N in step S211).

If the number of payouts L and the number of dividends N are not the same and the number of credits C is "50" or more (N in step S204, N in step S206), or the number of payouts L reaches the number of dividends N. When the number C reaches "50" (N in step S211 and Y in step S206), the output of the payout signal to the hopper unit 320 is started and the operation of paying out the medal to the hopper unit 320 is started. (Step S212), when the hopper unit 320 pays out the medal, specifically, when the payout detection signal from the payout medal detection switch 325 is input (Y in step S213), the payout number L is paid out. A payout number addition process for adding "1" corresponding to one medal is performed (step S214), and a display control signal corresponding to the payout number L is output to the payout display unit PO to pay out the medal. The payout number display process for displaying the number on the payout display unit PO is performed (step S215).

Then, the processes of steps S213 to S216 are repeated until the payout number L reaches the payout number N (N in step S216), and when the payout number L reaches the payout number N (Y in step S216), the payout signal is displayed. The output is stopped to end the medal payout operation of the hopper unit 320 (step S217).

Then, in the present embodiment, when the small winning combination wins in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the instruction is given by the payout number display process that is first performed in the payout number display processes of steps S210 and S215. The number of medals paid out is displayed instead of the information.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the payout display unit PO, which has been conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of medals to be paid out, is provided with instruction information (information indicating the correct batting order) indicating the instruction content of the game method in the AT state. Since it is also used as a display device, it is possible to display game information regarding the pressing order (order of stop operations) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 without increasing the number of devices of the gaming machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main board 10 displays the instruction information on the payout display unit PO, and the sub-board 20 displays the instruction content (correct answer batting order) indicated by the instruction information displayed by the main board 10 by the correct answer batting order notification effect. Notify with. In the present embodiment, when the main board 10 displays the instruction information, the payout display unit PO is also used as a device for displaying the instruction information. Therefore, the stop buttons B1 to B1 to the main board 10 do not increase the number of devices controlled by the main board 10. The display of game information regarding the pressing order of B3 can be performed using a device controlled by the main board 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO during the rotation of the reels during the period when the number of medals to be paid out is not displayed, and the small winning combination is won after the rotation of all the reels is stopped. In some cases, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the instruction information, so that the instruction information can be displayed on the payout display unit PO at the timing when the player performs the stop operation, and the player can perform the stop operation. At the timing when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the number of medals paid out is confirmed, the number of medals paid out can be displayed on the payout display unit PO.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number is displayed on the payout display unit PO as the number of medals to be paid out, and the number is also displayed on the payout display unit PO as the instruction information, but the instruction information is paid out at the timing when the player performs the stop operation. The payout display unit PO is displayed in order to display the number of medals paid out on the display unit PO at the timing when the player stops the rotation of all the reels by the stop operation and confirms the number of medals to be paid out. , Even if it is also used as a device for displaying instruction information, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the instruction information with the number of medals paid out as much as possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, when none of the winning combination is won in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the display of the instruction information is terminated, so that the player operates all the reels by the stop operation. At the timing of stopping the rotation and confirming the number of medals to be paid out, the instruction information can be prevented from being displayed on the payout display unit PO, and the player can be prevented from misunderstanding that the medals have been paid out.

2. 2. Second embodiment

In the first embodiment, the case where the instruction information, which is the information indicating the instruction content of the game method, is displayed on the payout display unit PO has been described as an example, but in the present embodiment, the instruction information is displayed on the credit display unit CD. Let me. Hereinafter, detailed description of the configuration and control method common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and the main differences will be described.

2-1. Configuration In the present embodiment, in the main board 10, the display control means 183 is information indicating the instruction content of the game method when either the 8-card batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination is won in the AT state. Controls the display of instruction information on the credit display unit CD. As a result, in the present embodiment, the player is instructed on the game method in the AT state. In this embodiment, the payout display unit PO does not display the instruction information.

Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-board 20 notifies the instruction content indicated by the instruction information displayed on the credit display unit CD by the main board 10 by the correct batting order notification effect.

2-2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, a method is adopted in which the credit display unit CD that displays the number of credits of medals is also used as a device that displays instruction information indicating the instruction content of the game method in the AT state.

In the present embodiment, the display control means 183 is a type of 8-batting order small combination or 3-card batting order small combination (correct answer) when either the 8-card batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination is won in the AT state. The display control signal according to the type of batting order) is output to the credit display unit CD, and the information (instruction information) indicating the correct batting order according to the type of the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is output to the credit display unit. Performs instruction information display processing to be displayed on the CD. In the non-AT state, the display control means 183 does not perform instruction information display processing (does not display instruction information) regardless of which of the eight-batting order small winning combination and the three-sheet batting order small winning combination is won.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the display control means 183 rotates each reel when either the 8-card batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination is won in the AT state. When the drive is started, the instruction information display process for displaying the instruction information on the credit display unit CD is performed. As a result, in the present embodiment, when either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won in the AT state, the instruction information is displayed on the credit display unit CD instead of the number of credits of the medal. In the present embodiment, as in the above embodiment, when the wait process is executed and the start of the rotational drive of each reel is suspended, the wait period elapses as shown in FIG. 25 (B). The instruction information display process is performed when the rotary drive of each reel is started.

Then, in the present embodiment, as in the above embodiment, when the rotation of each reel is started, the rotation speed of each reel is accelerated until a predetermined speed is reached, and when the predetermined speed is reached, each reel is steady at a predetermined speed. When it is rotated, the stop operation is enabled, and the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, and the second stop operation (second stop operation) is performed. Is performed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, and when the third stop operation (third stop operation) is performed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped. When the corresponding reel is stopped by the third stop operation (third stop operation) (when all reels are stopped), the winning judgment processing is performed, and when the winning judgment processing is performed, the judgment result by the winning judgment processing is performed. The process at the time of winning judgment is performed. As the process at the time of winning judgment, the medal payout control process is performed when a small winning combination is won, the replay process is performed when the replay is won, and the game state is changed when the bonus is won. The state transition control process is performed.

Then, in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the display control means 183 is used as a credit storage means 195 as a prize determination process when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the prize determination process is performed. A display control signal corresponding to the number of credits stored in is output to the credit display unit CD, and the credit number display process for displaying the current number of credits of the medal on the credit display unit CD is performed. As a result, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, from the start of the rotational drive of each reel until the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the winning determination process is performed. The instruction information is displayed on the credit display CD for the entire period of (while the reels are rotating), and when the rotation of all reels stops, the number of medals credits is displayed on the credit display CD instead of the instruction information. To display.

Subsequently, the processing flow of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28. 26 to 28 are flowcharts illustrating the processing of the main board 10 of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 26, when one medal is first inserted into the medal insertion slot MI when the insertion of medals is accepted, specifically, when the insertion of medals is accepted, the medal insertion switch 210 When the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot MI is detected by the operation (Y in step 300), and three medals (specified number of insertions) are not set in the insertion state (N in step S301). Bet processing is performed to set the inserted medal to the inserted state (step S302). If three medals (specified number of medals) are set to the inserted state and the number of credits C has reached "50" (upper limit number of credits) and the medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, the medals are inserted. Since the insertion switch 210 does not operate, the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot MI is not detected.

On the other hand, when three medals are set to be inserted (Y in step S301), "1" corresponding to one medal for the number of credits C stored in the credit storage means 195. Is performed (step S303), a display control signal corresponding to the number of credits C is output to the credit display unit CD, and the current number of credits is displayed on the credit display unit CD. Is performed (step S304).

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the 1-bet button B01 is pressed while accepting the insertion of medals (Y in step S310), 3 medals (specified number of inserted medals) are set to the inserted state. If not (N in step S311), it is determined whether or not the number of credits C is "1" or more, that is, whether or not the medal is credited (step S312), and the medal is credited. (Y in step S312), a bet process is performed to set one credited medal to the inserted state (step S313), and a credit corresponding to one medal is subtracted from the number of credits C. The subtraction process is performed (step S314), and a credit number display process is performed in which a display control signal corresponding to the number of medals C is output to the credit display unit CD and the current number of medals is displayed on the credit display unit CD (step S314). Step S315).

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the MAX bet button B0M is pressed while accepting the insertion of medals (Y in step S320), three medals (specified number of inserted medals) are set to the inserted state. If not (N in step S321), it is determined whether or not the number of credits C is "1" or more, that is, whether or not the medal is credited (step S322), and the medal is credited. (Y in step S322), a bet process is performed to set one credited medal to the inserted state (step S323), and a credit corresponding to one medal is subtracted from the number of credits C. A subtraction process is performed (step S324), and a credit number display process is performed in which a display control signal corresponding to the number of medals C is output to the credit display unit CD and the current number of medals is displayed on the credit display unit CD (step S324). Step S325). Then, the above process is repeated until three medals (specified number of inserted medals) are set in the inserted state (Y in step S321) or the number of credits C becomes "0" (N in step S322).

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), when either the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won (Y in step S400) in the AT state, it is determined whether or not the rotation drive of each reel has started. When the determination is made (step S401) and the rotation drive of each reel is started (Y in step S401), a display control signal corresponding to the type of 8-card batting order small winning combination or 3-sheet batting order small winning combination is output to the credit display unit CD. Then, an instruction information display process is performed in which information (instruction information) indicating the correct batting order according to the type of the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is displayed on the credit display unit CD (step S402).

Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), when the rotation of all the reels is stopped (Y in step S500), the winning determination process is performed (step S501), and the display control signal corresponding to the number of credits C is displayed in the credit display unit. A credit number display process for outputting to a CD and displaying the current credit number on the credit display unit CD is performed (step S502). As a result, in the present embodiment, when all the reels are stopped in the game in which the instruction information is displayed on the credit display unit CD, the display of the instruction information ends (is erased). In the present embodiment, when the credit number display process for displaying the current credit number on the credit display unit CD is performed (step S502), the processes of steps S202 to S217 shown in FIG. 24 are performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the credit display unit CD, which has been conventionally provided as a device for displaying the number of medals to be paid out, is provided with instruction information (information indicating the correct batting order) indicating the instruction content of the game method in the AT state. Since it is also used as a display device, it is possible to display game information regarding the pressing order (order of stop operations) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 without increasing the number of devices of the gaming machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main board 10 displays the instruction information on the credit display unit CD, and the sub-board 20 produces the instruction content (correct answer batting order) indicated by the instruction information displayed by the main board 10 by the correct answer batting order notification effect. Notify with. In the present embodiment, when the main board 10 displays the instruction information, the credit display unit CD is also used as a device for displaying the instruction information. Therefore, the stop buttons B1 to B1 to the main board 10 do not increase the number of devices controlled by the main board 10. The display of game information regarding the pressing order of B3 can be performed using a device controlled by the main board 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, the instruction information is displayed on the credit display CD while the reels are rotating, and after all the reels have stopped rotating, the number of medals credits is displayed on the credit display CD instead of the instruction information. Therefore, at the timing when the player performs the stop operation, the instruction information can be displayed on the credit display unit CD, and the player stops the rotation of all the reels by the stop operation and credits the medal for the next game. At the timing of confirming the number, the number of medals credits can be displayed on the credit display unit CD.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number is displayed on the credit display unit CD as the number of credits of the medal, and the number is displayed on the credit display unit CD as the instruction information, but the instruction information is credited at the timing when the player performs the stop operation. It is displayed on the display CD, and the credit number of the medal is displayed on the credit display CD at the timing when the player stops the rotation of all the reels by the stop operation and confirms the credit number of the medal in order to play the next game. Therefore, even if the credit display unit CD is also used as a device for displaying instruction information, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the instruction information with the number of credits of the medal as much as possible.

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

In the above embodiment, when either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won, the suitability of winning the correct answer small winning combination changes depending on the pressing order. Depending on the timing, the suitability of winning the correct answer may change. For example, as the correct answer small winning combination, the correct answer small winning combination 1 in which "red 7 symbol / bell symbol / bell symbol" is set as the symbol combination indicating the winning form, and "blue 7 symbol / bell symbol / bell" as the symbol combination indicating the winning form. The correct small winning combination 2 with the "design" set and the correct small winning combination 3 with the "BAR symbol / bell symbol / bell symbol" set as the symbol combination indicating the winning form are set, and the red 7 symbol is set on the first reel R1. , Blue 7 symbols, and BAR symbols are arranged so that only one of red 7 symbols, blue 7 symbols, and BAR symbols can be displayed at the display position on the effective line according to the pressing timing. , An internal lottery is performed so that there are a plurality of types of specific winning modes in which the correct answer small winning combinations 1 to 3 are won without overlapping each other, and when any of the plurality of types of specific winning modes is obtained in the internal lottery, When the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at an appropriate pressing timing (specific operation mode) according to the type of the specific winning mode (correct answer small winning combination), the correct answer small winning combination wins and the specific winning mode (correct answer small winning combination) is performed. If the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at a pressing timing different from the appropriate pressing timing according to the type of combination) (operation mode different from the specific operation mode), the correct answer small combination is rotated so as not to win a prize. The reel inside may be stopped. In this example, when one of a plurality of types of specific winning modes is obtained by the internal lottery in the AT state, the main board 10 has a pressing timing according to the type of the specific winning mode (correct answer small winning combination) as instruction information. The game information indicating the above is displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD, and the sub-board 10 notifies the pressing timing according to the type of the specific winning mode (correct answer small combination) notified from the main board 10. (For example, aim at the red 7 symbol!) May be executed. It should be noted that the suitability of winning the correct answer small winning combination may change according to the batting order and the pressing timing (specific operation mode), not only when the suitability of winning the correct answer small winning combination changes depending on the pressing timing. In this case, when any of a plurality of types of specific winning modes is obtained by the internal lottery, the main board 10 has a correct batting order (specific operation mode) according to the type of the specific winning mode and the specific winning mode (specific winning mode). If the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at an appropriate pressing timing (specific operation mode) according to the type of the correct answer small combination), the correct answer small combination wins a prize and the correct answer batting order according to the type of the specific winning mode. Even if the stop operation is performed in a different pressing order (operation mode different from the specific operation mode) or the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order according to the type of the specific winning mode (specific winning mode). If the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at a pressing timing different from the appropriate pressing timing according to the type of the correct answer small winning combination (operation mode different from the specific operation mode), the correct answer small winning combination will not be won. When one of multiple types of specific winning modes is obtained by internal lottery in the AT state by stopping the spinning reel, the pressing order (correct batting order) according to the type of specific winning mode and the pressing order according to the type of the specific winning mode are used as instruction information. The game information indicating the pressing timing is displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD, and the sub-board 10 notifies the pressing order and the pressing timing according to the type of the specific winning mode notified from the main board 10. May be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the instruction information (correct answer batting order information: the game information indicating the specific operation mode), which is the information indicating the instruction content of the game method, is displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD will be described as an example. However, for example, game information (identification information indicating the result of the internal lottery) indicating the result of the internal lottery may be displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD. Specifically, game information (display mode) indicating the result of the internal lottery corresponding to each of the 8-card batting order small winning combination and the 3-card batting order small winning combination is set in advance, and the 8-card batting order small winning combination and the 3-card batting order are set in the AT state. When any of the small winning combinations is won, the game information according to the type of the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination may be displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD. Further, for example, the game information indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery (identification information indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery) may be displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD. Specifically, game information (display mode) indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery corresponding to each combination of winning combination won in the internal lottery is set in advance, and 8 batting order small winning combination and 3 cards are set in the AT state. If any of the batting order small wins is won, the game information corresponding to the combination of the winning wins won in the internal lottery may be displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD, or the correct answer small combination 1 When game information (display mode) indicating the winning combination winning in the internal lottery corresponding to each of 7 is set in advance and either the 8-card batting order small combination or the 3-card batting order small combination is won in the AT state, The game information according to the type of correct batting order may be displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD. Even in this way, since the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery and the game information indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery are game information suggesting the correct batting order, the same actions and effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained. Play. When displaying the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery or the game information indicating the winning combination won in the internal lottery on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD, it should not be recognized as characters such as numbers and alphabet characters. It is desirable to display in a proper shape (display mode).

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the instruction information, which is the information indicating the instruction content of the game method, is displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD during the rotation of the reel has been described as an example, but the reel is rotating. Even if there is, the instruction information may not be displayed under specific circumstances. For example, in the above embodiment, since there is only one type of stop button that can be operated when the second stop operation is performed among the third (last) stop operations, in the game in which the instruction information is displayed. 2. The stop button related to the second stop operation was pressed (the stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the second stop operation was turned on), and the stop button related to the second stop operation was pressed. It was released from the state (the stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the second stop operation was turned off), and the stop button related to the third stop operation was pressed (the third stop operation). The stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the third stop operation was turned on), and the stop button related to the third stop operation was released from the pressed state (the stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the third stop operation). The display of the instruction information may be terminated when the rotation of all the reels is stopped or the winning determination process is performed. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the non-display process is triggered by any of the above to turn off all segments of the 7-segment display constituting the payout display unit PO so that nothing is displayed. In the second embodiment, the display control signal according to the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 may be triggered by any of the above. May be output to the credit display unit CD to display the current number of credits on the credit display unit CD, and the display of the instruction information may be terminated by performing the credit number display process, or the credit display unit CD is configured. The display of the instruction information may be terminated by performing a non-display process for turning off all the segments of the 7-segment display so that nothing is displayed.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, when the first (first) stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, it is impossible to perform the stop operation in the correct batting order, so that the instruction information is displayed. When the first stop operation is performed in the wrong batting order in the game to be played, the stop button related to the first, second, or third stop operation is pressed (first, second, Or, the stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the third stop operation has been turned on), and the stop button related to the first, second, or third stop operation has been released from the pressed state (1). The stop switch corresponding to the stop button related to the second, second, or third stop operation has turned off), the rotation of all reels has stopped, or the winning judgment process has been performed. As a result, the display of the instruction information may be terminated. Specifically, as in the above example, in the first embodiment, taking any of the above as an opportunity, a non-display process is performed to turn off all the segments of the 7-segment display constituting the payout display unit PO. The display of the instruction information may be terminated, or in the second embodiment described above, an instruction is performed by performing a credit number display process for displaying the current credit number on the credit display unit CD, triggered by any of the above. The display of the information may be terminated, or the display of the instruction information may be terminated by performing a non-display process for turning off all the segments of the 7-segment display constituting the credit display unit CD. Further, for example, the display of the instruction information may be terminated when it is confirmed that the winning combination or the winning combination is not won (missing).

Further, in the above embodiment, when none of the winning combinations are won (when the number of payouts is determined to be "0"), all the segments of the 7-segment display constituting the payout display unit PO are turned off. Although the case of performing the non-display processing so as not to display is described as an example, in the non-display processing, a display control signal corresponding to the number of dividends (“0”) is output to the payout display unit PO and “ "0" may be displayed on the payout display unit PO. Similarly, in the above modification, "0" may be displayed even in the non-display process performed to end the display of the instruction information.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout display unit PO, the payout display unit PO is configured when the medals are set to the inserted state for the next game. The case where the display of the number of medals to be paid out is finished by performing the non-display processing to turn off all the segments of the segment display has been described as an example, but the payout display unit PO is triggered by the game start operation for the start lever SL. The display of the number of medals to be paid out may be terminated by performing a non-display process for turning off all the segments of the constituent 7-segment display.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD has been described as an example, but any device controlled by the main board 10 may be used for display. Often, for example, it may be displayed on the bonus display unit BS. Further, for example, as a device controlled by the main board 10, a device (display device) that displays the remaining number of games of the AT game based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 in the AT state is displayed by the payout display unit PO and the credit display. It may be prepared separately from the unit CD and the bonus display unit BS so that the device can display the instruction information.

Further, for example, the instruction information may be displayed by using the LEDs built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is disabled, the LEDs built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are made to emit red light (first mode), and each reel rotates constantly. When the stop operation for the stop button is enabled, the LEDs built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are made to emit green light (second mode), and the stop operation for the stop button is performed to the stop button. When the stop operation for is invalidated, the LED built in the operated stop button emits red light (first mode), and in the AT state, either the 8-batting order small winning combination or the 3-sheet batting order small winning combination When winning, the LED built in the stop button to be operated may emit light in blue (third mode) to display instruction information (information indicating the correct batting order). For example, when the 8-card hitting order small winning combination LC1 in which the hitting order 1 is set as the correct hitting order is won, it is built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 until each reel rotates steadily and the stop operation is enabled. The LED is emitted in red, the LED of the stop button B1 that should be operated first when the stop operation is enabled is emitted in blue, and the remaining LEDs of the stop buttons B2 and B3 are emitted in green to stop. When the stop operation for the button B1 is performed, the LED of the stop button B1 is made to emit red light, and the LED of the stop button B2 to be operated following the stop button B1 is made to emit blue light, and the stop operation for the stop button B2 is performed. When the LED of the stop button B2 is emitted in red, the LED of the stop button B3 to be operated following the stop button B2 is emitted in blue, and when the stop operation for the stop button B3 is performed, the stop button B3 is emitted. The LED may be made to emit red light. In this example, when the stop operation is disabled, the LED of the stop button may be turned off, or the LED of the stop button to be operated may be blinked to display the instruction information. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where two types of information of the instruction information and the number of medals paid out or the number of credits are displayed on one device has been described as an example. However, the instruction information, the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out are described. Three types of information, such as the number of credits for medals, may be displayed on one device (for example, the payout display unit PO). For example, when the reels are rotating, the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit PO, and when all the reels are stopped and a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the instruction information. When the processing related to one game is completed and new medals are accepted, the number of medals credits is displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the number of medals paid out, and all reels are stopped. If neither role wins, the number of medals credits is displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the instruction information, or "0" is displayed on the payout display unit PO as the number of medals to be paid out instead of the instruction information. When the process related to one game is completed and the acceptance of medals is newly started, the number of medals credits may be displayed on the payout display unit PO instead of the number of medals paid out.

Further, in the above embodiment, the payout display unit PO and the credit display unit PO have been described by taking the case of being configured by a 7-segment display as an example, but an image display device for displaying an image and a reel in which numbers are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. It may be configured by such as.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the numbers "1" to "9" are set as the instruction information to be displayed on the payout display unit PO has been described as an example, but the instruction information is not limited to the numbers, for example. , Characters such as alphabetic characters, symbols, figures, combinations of lighting / extinguishing of a plurality of lamps and LEDs, combinations of emission colors of a plurality of LEDs, etc. may be used, and liquid crystal displays as shown in FIGS. The pressing order may be displayed in the same manner as the LCD display. Further, as shown in FIG. 29B, the pressing order is not limited to the case where the credit display unit PO, the bonus display unit BS, and the payout display unit PO are used to display the pressing order. For example, the payout display unit PO or the credit display unit CD can be displayed. Similar to the bonus display unit BS, it consists of a 7-segment display for displaying high-order digits, a 7-segment display for displaying middle-digit numbers, and a 7-segment display for displaying low-order digits, as in the case of the bonus display unit BS. Then, the pressing order may be displayed using the three 7-segment displays constituting the payout display unit PO, or the pressing order may be displayed using the three 7-segment displays constituting the credit display unit PO. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the total number of medals paid out or the total number of medals acquired in the bonus state is displayed in the bonus display unit BS has been described as an example, but the case is not limited to the bonus state and is advantageous for the player. The total number of medals paid out or the total number of medals acquired in the state may also be displayed. For example, the payout of medals in the RT state, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player with a high probability of winning the AT state or replay The total number or the total number of acquisitions may also be displayed. Further, for example, a specification in which an opportunity to shift to the AT state is given in the normal state, the bonus established state, or the bonus state, the game is performed in the AT state in the normal state, and the bonus state is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In the case of, when the bonus state and the AT state are continuously performed so that the AT state is started after the end of the bonus state, the cumulative total or acquisition of the number of medals paid out in the bonus state and the AT state is obtained. You may display the cumulative total of the numbers, or prepare multiple types of RT states with different replay winning probabilities as normal states, and shift to the RT state with the highest replay winning probability after the end of the bonus state. If the RT state is a specification that is advantageous to the player, the total number of medals paid out in the RT state with the highest probability of winning the replay after the end of the bonus state and the bose state, or You may want to display the cumulative total of the number of acquisitions.

Further, in the bonus display unit BS, the total number of medals paid out or acquired in a state advantageous to the player is not limited to the remaining number of games until the end of the AT state and the RT state advantageous to the player. The number of remaining games until the end may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display of the instruction information (correct batting order information) by the main board 10 is started from the time when the rotation of each reel starts, and the correct batting order notification effect by the sub board 20 responds to the game start operation for the start lever SL. The case of starting the game (from the time when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed) has been described as an example, but by the time the display of the instruction information (correct batting order information) by the main board 10 is started, the sub board 20 is used. The correct batting order notification effect may be started. For example, the display of instruction information (correct batting order information) by the main board 10 is performed in response to the game start operation for the start lever SL (the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed). It may be started from the time when the steady rotation of each reel is started, or it may be started from the time when the stop operation is activated. In this example, the time when the display of the instruction information (correct answer batting order information) by the main board 10 is started is the time when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed, the time when the rotation of each reel is started, and the steady state of each reel. When the rotation is started and when the stop operation is enabled, the wait period has elapsed and the wait period has not elapsed when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed. So, they may be different or they may be the same. Further, when it is possible to execute the reel effect of operating each reel in a specific mode triggered by the game start operation for the start lever SL, the reel effect is executed when the game start operation for the start lever SL is performed. And the case where the reel effect is not executed and the wait period has elapsed and the case where the reel effect is not executed and the wait period has not elapsed may be different or the same. You may do so.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the 7-segment display constituting each of the payout display unit PO, the bonus display unit BS, and the credit display unit CD includes eight segments, as shown in FIG. , The lighting / extinguishing of each of the eight segments is controlled by 8-bit data.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the special small winning combination is won independently in the normal state or the bonus establishment state has been described as an example, but there is a winning mode in which a plurality of types of small winning combination including the special small winning combination are won in duplicate. An internal lottery may be conducted so that it exists. In this example, when the winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery, the rotating reels may be stopped so that the same winning combination is won regardless of the order of the stop operations and the timing of the stop operations. .. Further, in this example, the special small winning combination is won in duplicate with the small winning combination (for example, correct answer small winning combination 6 to 7) having the same payout as the special small winning combination (the same profit given to the player when winning a prize). As described above, the winning mode may be set, and when the winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery, the rotating reel may be stopped so that any small winning combination will always win. In addition to the small winning combination with the same payout as the special small winning combination, the small winning combination with a lower payout than the special small winning combination (for example, an incorrect answer small winning combination) will be won more than once. You may want to stop the spinning reels so that any of the small winnings with the same payout will always win.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the batting order replay A or the batting order replay B is won in the AT state, the case where the pressing order to be notified by the pressing order lottery is determined has been described as an example. Is not limited to the case of determining, and a predetermined pressing order (for example, batting order 1) may be notified.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the sub-board 20 performs the pressing order lottery has been described as an example, but the main board 10 may perform the pressing order.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the batting order replay B is won on the sub-board 20, in the non-AT state, the specific batting order notification effect for notifying the specific batting order is executed, and in the AT state, the pressing order determined by the pressing order lottery is executed. Although the case of executing the pressing order notification effect for notifying is described as an example, there may be a case where the specific batting order notification effect for notifying the specific batting order is executed even in the AT state. For example, when the batting order replay B is won in the AT state, the main board 10 performs an additional lottery, and when the additional lottery is won, the main board 10 performs an additional process of adding a given value to the AT end determination counter 197. When the sub-board 20 wins the additional lottery performed on the main board 10 when the batting order replay B is won in the AT state, the sub-board 20 executes a specific batting order notification effect for notifying the specific batting order, and the result of the additional lottery is lost. If this is the case, a batting order lottery may be performed, and a batting order notification effect for notifying the batting order determined by the batting order lottery may be executed.

Similarly, when the batting order replay A is won, when the batting order replay A is won in the AT state, a production execution lottery is performed, and when the production execution lottery is won, a specific batting order notification effect for notifying the specific batting order is performed. If the result of the effect execution lottery is lost, a batting order lottery may be performed and a batting order notification effect for notifying the pressing order determined by the pressing order lottery may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the sub-board 20 provides a correct batting order notification effect that notifies the correct batting order and indicates the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 when any of the three batting order small combinations is won in the AT state. The case of execution has been described as an example, but in this case, for example, when any one of the three batting order small winning combinations L1 to L4 is won, the batting order 1 (B1) is used as the correct batting order as shown in FIG. → B2 → B3), batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2), and the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first (B1 → ANY → ANY). Of the three types of pressing order, a predetermined pressing order may be notified, or a predetermined lottery may be used to determine the pressing order to be notified, or the notification may be made according to the situation. The pressing order may be determined (for example, the batting order 1 is notified under the first condition in the AT state, the batting order 2 is notified under the second condition in the AT state, and the like). In the AT state, even when any of the three batting order small winning combinations C1 to C4 and R1 to R4 is won, the correct batting order may be notified in the same manner.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the specified number of inputs in each of the normal state, the bonus established state, and the bonus state is the same has been described, but the specified number of inputs in the normal state and the bonus established state is the same. , The specified number of input in the bonus state may be different from the normal state and the bonus established state. For example, the specified number of inputs in the normal state and the bonus established state may be set to 3, and the specified number of inputs in the bonus state may be set to 2, or the specified number of inputs in the normal state and the bonus established state may be set to 3. Two (or one) may be selectably set, and the specified number of input may be set to one of three, two, and one in the bonus state. In this example, the payout of the small winning combination is determined by the specified number of inputs, and for each small winning combination, the dividend in the specified number of inputs in the bonus state is compared with the dividend in either the normal state or the specified number of inputs in the bonus state. It is desirable to set the number to be the same or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the winning mode of the small winning combination in the normal state and the bonus established state, the case where the winning mode in which the correct answer small winning combinations 1 to 5 overlap is not provided has been described. There may be a winning mode in which these combinations are duplicated and won. Further, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, there may be a winning mode in which only a part or all of these roles are won in duplicate, or only a part of these roles are won in duplicate. A mode and a winning mode in which all of these combinations are duplicated may be mixed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as a winning mode of the small winning combination in the bonus state, a case where there is no winning mode in which the correct answer small winning combination 1 to 5 are won without overlapping each other has been described. A winning mode may be provided in which the winners are won without duplication. Further, in the bonus state, a winning mode in which only a part or all of these roles are won in duplicate may be set, and a winning mode in which only a part of these roles are won in duplicate and these winning modes. There may be a mixture of winning modes in which all the roles are duplicated and won.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where no loss occurs in the bonus established state and the replay or the small winning combination is always won has been described as an example, but the probability is extremely low in the bonus established state (for example, 1/65536). A big bonus (BB) may be awarded only when a loss (unwinning) occurs and the result of the internal lottery is a loss. In this example, in the normal state and the bonus established state, 3 cards and 2 cards (or 1 card) can be selected as the specified input number, and in the bonus state, the specified input number is set to only 3 cards, and the bonus is established. In the state, when the specified number of cards is 3, no loss (unwinning) occurs, and either the small winning combination or the replay is always won, and the specified number of cards is 2 (or 1). An internal lottery is performed so that there may be a loss in which neither a small role nor a replay is won, and if the result of the internal lottery is a loss in the bonus establishment state, only the big bonus (BB) is won. Based on this, a big bonus (BB) may be made available for winning. In this case, if a small winning combination or replay is won in the bonus establishment state, it is preferable that the big bonus (BB) is always avoided regardless of the mode of the stop operation. Also, in the bonus establishment state, if the number of medals inserted is at least three, it is sufficient that the replay is won with a higher probability than in the normal state, and the number of medals inserted is two (or one). In some cases, the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

In this way, when three medals are inserted, the replay or small role in which the prize is prioritized over the big bonus (BB) in the bonus establishment state is always won and the bonus establishment state is maintained. The operational burden on the player is greatly reduced, and if two (or one) medals are inserted, a loss may occur in the internal lottery, making it easy to win a big bonus (BB). You can get it. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state only by selecting the number of medals to be inserted.

Further, in the above embodiment, a big bonus (BB) can be won when the small winning combination cannot be won by the pressing order or the pressing timing of the stop button when the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is won. It may be set to. For example, if the symbol combination displayed by missing the incorrect answer small winning combination A1 to A4 at the time of winning the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination is set as the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus (BB). , Incorrect batting order A1, incorrect answer small winning combination A2, incorrect answer small winning combination A3, or incorrect answer small winning combination A4 by first pressing the stop button B1 when winning the 8-card batting order small winning combination or the 3-card batting order small winning combination. A big bonus (BB) can be awarded in the event of a dropout.

That is, in the winning mode of some small winning combinations in the bonus established state, the bonus may be able to be won by missing the winning small winning combination, or if the small winning combination is won in the bonus established state, the small winning combination may be won. Bonus prizes may be avoided regardless of the winning mode of the winning small winning combination. If the bonus prize is avoided regardless of whether the small role or the replay is won as in the latter case, the player's operational burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state is greatly reduced, and the medal is given to the player. Will be able to be acquired.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the bonus state, the winning probability of all the small wins is increased from the normal state and the bonus establishment state as an example, but in the bonus state, at least one small win (for example). , Correct answer small role 1 or special small role or chance role) should be made higher than the normal state or bonus established state, and the remaining small roles are the same as the normal state or bonus established state. It may be a probability.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
CD credit display, BS bonus display, PO payout display,
R1 1st reel, R2 2nd reel, R3 3rd reel, B01 1 bet button,
B0M MAX bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
10 Main board, 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 AT control means, 183 display control means, 185 communication control means,
190M main memory, 191 internal lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 Winning judgment table storage means, 195 credit storage means,
196 AT lottery table storage means, 197 AT end determination counter,
20 sub-board, 200 production control means, 200S sub-memory,
201 production data storage means, 202 production lottery table storage means,
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 2nd display device, 340 sound device, 410 1st display device

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Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery method that conducts an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of multiple types of roles including small wins and bonuses,
A reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels for each game and stops the rotating reels in an manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation.
With the plurality of reels stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line.
A game provided with a gaming state transition control means that shifts the gaming state to the bonus established state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and shifts the gaming state to the bonus state based on the winning of the bonus. It ’s a machine,
A correct small role and an incorrect small role are set as the small role.
The internal lottery means
In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, it is internal so that there are a plurality of types of first winning modes in which a plurality of types of the correct answer small winning combination are not overlapped with each other but are duplicated with a plurality of types of the incorrect answer small winning combination. Lottery,
In the bonus state, there is a second winning mode in which the plurality of types of correct answer small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is the normal state and the bonus establishment state. In the internal lottery, the internal lottery is performed so as to be lower than the probability of becoming one of the first winning modes of the plurality of types.
The correct batting order according to the type of the first winning mode is preset for each of the plurality of types of the first winning mode.
The reel control means
When any one of the plurality of types of first winning modes is obtained in the internal lottery, the correct answer small winning combination wins in the correct batting order, and stops in the incorrect batting order, which is an operation order different from the correct batting order. Depending on the timing of the operation, there are cases where the wrong answer small winning combination wins and cases where neither combination wins, and the wrong answer small winning combination that wins is different for each reel that is stopped first. A gaming machine characterized in that the reels are stopped and the rotating reels are stopped so that there is a case where none of the winning combinations are won in the case of the incorrect batting order in all the operation orders. Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery method that conducts an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of multiple types of roles including small wins and bonuses,
A reel control means that controls the rotation of the plurality of reels for each game and stops the rotating reels in an manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation.
With the plurality of reels stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is displayed on the valid line.
A game provided with a gaming state transition control means that shifts the gaming state to the bonus established state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and shifts the gaming state to the bonus state based on the winning of the bonus. It ’s a machine,
A correct small role and an incorrect small role are set as the small role.
The internal lottery means
In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, it is internal so that there are a plurality of types of first winning modes in which a plurality of types of the correct answer small winning combination are not overlapped with each other but are duplicated with a plurality of types of the incorrect answer small winning combination. Lottery,
In the bonus state, there is a second winning mode in which the plurality of types of correct answer small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is the normal state and the bonus establishment state. In the internal lottery, the internal lottery is performed so as to be lower than the probability of becoming one of the first winning modes of the plurality of types.
The correct batting order according to the type of the first winning mode is preset for each of the plurality of types of the first winning mode.
The reel control means
When any one of the plurality of types of the first winning modes is obtained by the internal lottery, in the correct batting order, there are cases where the correct answer small winning combination wins and cases where the correct answer small winning combination does not win, and the correct answer In the incorrect batting order, which is an operation order different from the batting order, there are cases where the incorrect answer small winning combination wins and cases where neither combination wins, depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the wrong answer small winning combination that wins the prize. The spinning reel is stopped so that it differs for each reel to be stopped first, and in all the operation sequences, there is a case where no winning combination is won in the case of the incorrect batting order. A gaming machine characterized by stopping the reels.

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