JP7173611B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a reel-type game machine.

In gaming machines represented by reel-type gaming machines, upper limits are set for the number of games played and the number of game media that can be obtained for advantageous game states such as AT (assist time) and ART (assist replay time). is known (for example, Patent Document 1)

JP 2019-208984 A

Patent Document 1 discloses that when the number of games played in an advantageous game state approaches the upper limit, the transition to the ending effect state is made at different timing based on a predetermined condition (number of stocks) established during the game state. It is Therefore, it is possible to provide a game feature in which the number of stocks can be estimated based on the transition timing to the ending effect state, and to improve the amusement of the game.
However, this game machine merely realizes an example of effect control relating to an advantageous game state, and still leaves room for enhancing game interest by means of new effect control.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that improves amusement in a game by realizing new performance control relating to an advantageous game state.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving an operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel. , game mode management means for managing the game mode, internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery, effect means, effect control means for controlling the effect means, and and a history means for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means , wherein the game mode includes a normal mode and a game medium that is more advantageous than the normal mode in acquiring game media. an advantageous mode, wherein the advantageous mode is a first advantageous mode maintained until a first termination condition is satisfied after transition; and a first advantageous mode in which the first termination condition is satisfied. a second advantageous mode which is maintained until a second termination condition is satisfied after transition is made when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without being satisfied; When the stop button is operated according to a first operation condition in the game in which the lottery result is derived, the plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode, and the internal lottery means derives the specific internal lottery result. In the game, when the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, the plurality of reels are stopped in a second stop mode, and the first stop mode is the specific one. While it is a stop mode in which derivation of the internal lottery result can be recognized, the second stop mode is a stop mode in which it is difficult to recognize the derivation of the specific internal lottery result, and in the first advantageous mode, the specific internal lottery result is recognizable. There is a first case where the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the lottery result, and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode. There is a second case that is not satisfied, and in the first case, the frequency at which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is the same as the second operation by the effect means in the first case. is low or zero compared to the frequency with which the effect prompting the condition is executed, and the frequency with which the effect prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means in the second case is the second case is higher than the frequency at which the effect prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means, and in the second case, the performance While the history means stores that the specific internal lottery result has been derived, in the first case, the history means does not store that the specific internal lottery result has been derived, or The fact that an internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result was derived is stored in the history means, and the first stop mode may stop in the game from which the specific internal lottery result was derived, In addition, it is a stop mode in which there is no case of stopping in a game from which another internal lottery result is derived, and the second stop mode may stop in a game from which the specific internal lottery result is derived, and , and a stop mode in which a game from which another internal lottery result is derived may be stopped .
In addition, according to the present invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a stop provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving an operation that triggers the stop of the rotating reel. buttons, game mode management means for managing game modes, internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery, effect means including image display means, and controls for the effect means. and effect control means, wherein the game mode includes a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode, and the advantageous mode is a first advantageous mode that is maintained until a first end condition is satisfied after transition; and a second advantageous mode which is maintained until a second end condition is satisfied after the transition, wherein the stop button is pressed in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means. When operated according to one operation condition, the plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode, and the stop button is operated under the first operation condition in the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means. When operated according to a second operating condition different from the above, the plurality of reels are stopped in a second stop mode, and the first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized. On the other hand, the second stop mode is a stop mode in which it is difficult to recognize the derivation of the specific internal lottery result. There is a first case where the condition is satisfied, and there is a second case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode, and the first In the above case, the frequency with which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is lower than the frequency at which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the first case. or zero, and the frequency at which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means in the second case is equal to the effect for prompting the second operation condition by the effect means in the second case. is executed, and further comprising counting means for counting an update value given to the first advantageous mode, The one advantageous mode ends when the given update value reaches a predetermined value, the first end condition is satisfied, and the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery means during the stay in the first advantageous mode. Based on the result, an update process may be executed to update the update value given to the first advantageous mode so as to deviate from the predetermined value. The image display means displays a first display that makes it possible to recognize the update value counted by the counting means. A first effect in which the display is updated, and a second effect in which a second display indicating the result of the update process is displayed on the image display means, and in the case of the second, the second effect is executed and the first effect can be executed, while in the first case, the first effect is executed without the second effect being executed, and the first effect updated by the first effect The display becomes a display mode in which it is possible to recognize that the predetermined transition condition has been satisfied, the first stop mode may stop in the game from which the specific internal lottery result was derived, and other It is a stop mode that does not stop in the game from which the internal lottery result is derived, and the second stop mode may stop in the game from which the specific internal lottery result is derived, and other internal lottery results. There is provided a gaming machine characterized by being in a stop mode in which a game from which a lottery result is derived may be stopped.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that enhances amusement in a game by realizing new performance control relating to an advantageous game state.

2 is a front view of the gaming machine 10; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II shown enclosed by a dashed line in FIG. 1; 4 is a diagram showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. It is a figure which shows the gaming machine 10 except the front door 20. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game machine 10; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10; FIG. It is a transition diagram related to the game mode. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the transition replay L is derived. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the transition replay C is derived. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the transition replay R is derived. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the middle stage cherry replay is derived. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition when the middle stage cherry replay is derived. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition when the middle stage cherry replay is derived. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display mode of an effect display area 62 when an operation instruction effect is executed; It is a time chart regarding AT mode. FIG. 15(a) is a diagram showing an effect mode when a middle stage cherry replay is derived at timing t1 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(a). It is a figure which shows the effect|presentation mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t2 illustrated in the time chart of FIG.15(b). It is a figure which shows the effect|presentation mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t3 illustrated in the time chart of FIG.15(c). It is a figure which shows the effect|presentation mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t4 illustrated in the time chart of FIG.15(d). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a history display of a specific winning combination displayed in an effect display area 62. FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Further, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the Also, in the following description, "game" and "game" are synonymous.

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the features of the invention described in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present invention) will be described. Note that the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the configuration may be described in parentheses for the same purpose in the description of the gaming machine 10 as well.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is a so-called reel-type gaming machine (slot machine), and includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of reels provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels to rotate. a stop button for receiving an operation that triggers the stopping of the reels in the reel; a game mode management means for managing the game mode; an internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery; and an effect control means for controlling the effect means.
The plurality of reels corresponds to, for example, the reel 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R).
The stop buttons correspond to, for example, the stop buttons 27 (stop button 27L, stop button 27C, stop button 27R).
For example, the main substrate 100 (game mode control section 111) corresponds to the game mode management means.
The internal lottery means corresponds to, for example, the main substrate 100 (internal lottery unit 120).
The effect display device 63 and the speaker 49 correspond to the effect means, for example.
The effect control means corresponds to, for example, the sub-board 200 (the sub-integration unit 210, the effect display unit 220, the sound output unit 230).

The game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than in the normal mode.
The advantageous mode is a first advantageous mode (AT main stage) that is maintained until the first end condition (transition condition (10) shown in FIG. 7) is satisfied after transition, and in the first advantageous mode Transition when a predetermined transition condition (transition condition (11)) is satisfied without satisfying the first termination condition, and after transition is maintained until the second termination condition (transition condition (12)) is satisfied. There is a second advantageous mode (ending stage) that is played.

In a game in which a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) is derived by the internal lottery means, the stop button is operated according to the first operation condition (first, the stop button 27L is operated to draw the cherry pattern to the line L2). A stop button in a game in which a plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode (a stop mode in which a cherry is stopped in the middle stage of the reel 65L) and a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means. is operated according to a second operating condition different from the first operating condition (the stop button 27C or the stop button 27R is operated first), the plurality of reels are operated in the second stop mode (replay symbols on the line L2 aligned).
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of a specific internal lottery result can be recognized, while the second stop mode is a stop mode in which it is difficult to recognize derivation of a specific internal lottery result.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, there is a first case where a predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving a specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode. When the frequency of execution of the effect prompting the first operation condition (operation instruction effect shown in FIG. 13(g)) is the first, the effect prompting the second operation condition by the effect means (FIG. It is characterized in that the frequency with which the operation instruction presentation shown in (f)) is executed is low or zero.
Since the game machine 10 has the above-described game characteristics (the game characteristics of shifting to the second advantageous mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied and maintaining the advantageous mode until the second end condition is satisfied). , the opportunity to transition to a second advantageous mode is of significant interest to the player. In comparison, the internal lottery results (specific internal lottery results) derived at that time are relatively unimportant. Therefore, at this opportunity, the execution of the effect prompting the first operation condition, which is the first stop mode in which the result of the specific internal lottery can be recognized, is restricted, and the frequency of executing the effect prompting the second operation condition is reduced. I am trying to increase it.
As a result, the player can concentrate on the important concern (shift to the second advantageous mode), thereby improving the game interest.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Structure of game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand area II surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 1, and FIG. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the gaming machine 10 with the front door 20 removed.

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

1 or 2, on the front side of the front door 20, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal insertion slot 31, a checkout button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal ejection slot 35, a decorative LED 36, a lower tray 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.

3, a decoration LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, and a menu A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, an inserted medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a stored medal passage 54 are provided.

In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. I have.

In order to open the front door 20 , it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 to release a lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90 .
When the front door 20 is opened, as shown in FIG. 4, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine body 60. As shown in FIG. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10 , and is controlled to start or stop by operating the power switch 92 .

When playing a game on the gaming machine 10 , it is necessary for a person involved in the hall or the like to operate the power switch 92 to start the power supply device 91 . The game machine main unit 60 preferably has a function of maintaining the game mode that was being executed when the power supply from the power supply device 91 was turned off even when the power supply is turned off. This is to prevent disappointment of the player when the power supply is interrupted while the game is progressing with developments advantageous to the player, such as in the AT mode.

A setting change device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20 . The setting change device 48 is a device for setting setting values, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a enables the setting change device 48 to be operated by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b is a switch that can be operated with the setting key inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and can change the set value by pressing the switch. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying set values, and is a 7-segment display in this embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding this cover to open the setting key switch 48a, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a. 3 shows a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

Here, the set value is the average value of the ball payout rate that indicates the expected value of the number of medals paid out in the game with respect to the number of medals used in one game (hereinafter, simply referred to as the ball payout rate in some cases). ) are different, and in this embodiment, there are six stages 1 to 6. In general, there is a tendency that the larger the set value is, the higher the payout percentage of balls is.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side. Here, since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, a player positioned in front of the gaming machine 10 can see the gaming machine body 60 arranged on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. can be visually recognized.

The lower panel 22 has the model name of the gaming machine 10, characters related to the model, and the like written on its surface, and the model name and the like written by lighting of a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear can be visually recognized. easier.

The gaming machine main unit 60 includes main components that control games executed by the gaming machine 10 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper front portion thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower front portion thereof.

The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the gaming machine main body 60, and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the gaming machine 10. FIG. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is interlocked with the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decoration LED 36, and can suitably arouse the interest of the player.

The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built into the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an inner area and an outer area. The inner area of the reel frame 64 is formed of a hollow or transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the inner area. In addition, the external region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a translucent member and a colored transparent member), making it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external region.

The reel 65 is composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts rotating when the player operates the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is on). At this time, it is required that the time from the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reels 65 in the current game exceeds a predetermined delay time, that is, the so-called wait time. That is, when the start lever 26 receives the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reels 65 start rotating after waiting until the wait time elapses. Note that the wait time in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds. Further, when each reel 65 in this embodiment is rotating, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom. In this specification, rotation of the reel from top to bottom may be referred to as "forward direction", and rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as "reverse direction".

In the game of this embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 on which a plurality of types of symbols are applied, the symbols displayed on the reels 65 are variably displayed, and the rotating reels 65 are stopped. , the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. That is, symbols (not shown) are displayed on the plurality of reels 65 (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R) in this embodiment, and the game progresses by repeating the variable display and stop display.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of reels (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed.

Rotation control of the reel 65 is executed using a reel sensor 66 . The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects the reference position of the reel 65 . One reel sensor 66 is provided for each reel 65 . Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R for the reel 65R to detect that each reel 65 has reached the reference position. configured as possible.

Reel lighting boards 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) are provided inside the reels 65, and each pattern displayed on the reels 65 can be easily recognized by lighting the LEDs mounted on the reel lighting boards 67. ing. That is, the LEDs mounted on the reel illumination board 67 function as backlights for symbol display by the reels 65 .

The start lever 26 can receive a player's operation (start operation) as a trigger for starting the variation of the symbols in the game. Specifically, the player's operation of the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26, which is provided substantially perpendicularly to the front door 20 in the initial state, in any direction.

The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an OFF state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in any direction as an ON state. .

In this embodiment, if the number of inserted medals has not reached the predetermined number, even if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation, the game is not started. In order to reach the predetermined number of inserted medals, (i) the number of inserted medals is increased by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 31, or (ii) credits representing the medals stored in the gaming machine 10 are pushed by the bet button 23. It is necessary to increase the number of inserted sheets by depressing the number. It should be noted that, in the case of winning the replay in the previous game and the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed, the replay is activated in the game and the number of inserted sheets increases, and the player can perform (i) or (ii). , the number of inserted coins in the game automatically becomes the number of inserted coins in the previous game.

Here, the accumulation of medals refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credits) corresponding to the number of medals owned by the player in place of some or all of the medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10 . When medals are accumulated (credits increase), for example, (i) when more than a predetermined number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, (ii) a prize is won in the game, and as a benefit of the prize For example, when a medal is won.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back side of the medal slot 31. The medals are sorted into acceptable medals and unacceptable medals.

For example, in a standby state (a state in which the power is turned on but no game is being played), medals can be accepted, so the medal selector main body 47a operates a medal blocker 47b having a solenoid. When the medal blocker 47b is actuated, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 is in a state allowing passage of medals. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 31, the medal flows down into the inserted medal passage 51, is detected by the medal passing sensor 47c provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51, and passes through the stored medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the medal storage box 93. - 特許庁

Further, when the game is in progress or when the credit reaches the upper limit, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because medals cannot be accepted. When the operation of the medal blocker 47b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and obstructs passage of medals. Moreover, it stays at a position where it is not detected by the medal passage sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by the operation of the medal return button 33 and are discharged to the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35 .

Also, when medals are awarded in excess of the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of awarded medals are ejected from the medal storage 93 to the lower tray 37 via the medal ejection port 35 .

As the bet buttons 23 described above, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23 a and a single bet button 23 b mounted on the bet button board 45 . The maximum bet button 23a can be pressed once to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting three credits at maximum, and the single bet button 23b can be pressed once to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting one credit. can be done. Also, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the game has reached a predetermined number of inserted cards, the credit cannot be subtracted beyond that.

Further, the bet button board 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor.

In addition, the maximum bet button 23a is used (bet button) to increase the number of inserted credits by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above, and also receives an operation to prompt the progress of the effect when executing a part of the effect. It may also be used as a purpose (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the insertion possible display LED 25g is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not necessarily limited to when the button suggestion effect is executed. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for operations on a menu screen, which will be described later.

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

The gaming machine 10 also has a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 . The menu selection button 24 is composed of a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and an enter button 24b positioned in the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen that is displayed in the effect display area 62 and that shows the operating method of the gaming machine 10, game commentary information, and the like.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24 . For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a list of menus and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. FIG. The player operates the cross key button 24a to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the player presses the determination button 24b when the cursor indicates any menu, the menu is displayed as an effect. displayed in area 62 .

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

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a state display LED 25 for displaying the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like, on the right side of the bet button 23 . The status display LED 25 is composed of a plurality of LEDs mounted on the status display LED board 42 or a 7-segment display.

Among the status display LEDs 25, the number-of-throwing-in display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the stored number display LED 25b is composed of a 7-segment display, and indicates the number of stored medals (credits) numerically.
The winning number display LED 25c of the status display LED 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and numerically indicates the number of medals obtained by winning.
The instruction display LED 25d of the status display LED 25 is configured by a 7-segment display, and displays the pressing order of correct answers to be described later in a manner that can be specified.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the replay display LED 25e is composed of one LED, and lights up when the replay is stopped and displayed in the game.
The game start display LED 25f of the state display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that the game start condition is satisfied.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the insertable display LED 25g is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that medals can be inserted.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the advantageous section display LED 25h is composed of one LED. When the LED is lit, it indicates that it is an advantageous section, which will be described later. represents

The stop button 27 receives a player's operation that causes the spinning reels 65 to stop. It should be noted that the stop button 27 can accept a stop operation triggered by a stop possible condition that is satisfied after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27 . In addition, here, the stop possible condition is a precondition for executing the stop display in the game. When the reference position at 65 is detected, the stop possible condition is satisfied.

A plurality of stop buttons 27 ( 27 L, 27 C, 27 R) are mounted on the stop button board 43 and provided one for each reel 65 . Specifically, the stop button 27L accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.

The stop button substrate 43 is provided with stop button sensors 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. Accordingly, stop control of each reel 65 is performed. That is, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute stop operation receiving means for detecting a stop operation, which is a player's operation that causes the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 by the rotation control unit 140, which will be described later, to be stopped. do.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a stop button (stop button 27) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels (reels 65) and receiving an operation that triggers the stopping of the spinning reels. It can be said that it is a thing.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment includes a stop possible display LED 27a and is surrounded by a light transmissive member. The stop button 27 is designed to inform the player whether or not the stop possible condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stop possible display LED 27a.
In this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the conditions for enabling a stop are satisfied depending on the color of the stop button 27, so that the player can smoothly perform the stop operation in sequence.

Due to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that received the stop operation stops. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to four frames (sometimes referred to as the maximum number of frames to be drawn) based on the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. The control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally called slip control.

The internal area corresponding to each reel 65 of the reel frame 64 has a dimension of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is stopped and controlled so that three symbols can be accommodated in the vertical direction of the inner area of the reel frame 64, and the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner area of the reel frame 64. It's becoming That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the horizontal direction, when each reel 65 is stopped, the player can visually recognize 3 symbols×3 reels=9 symbols.

When each reel 65 is controlled to be stopped as described above, approximately straight lines formed by the upper, middle, and lower inner regions of each reel 65 (indicated by the dashed-dotted lines in FIG. 1) are represented by lines L1, L2, and L3, respectively. called.
A substantially straight line (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) formed by the upper inner region of the reel 65L, the middle inner region of the reel 65C, and the lower inner region of the reel 65R is called a line L4. A substantially straight line (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 1) formed by the lower inner region of the reel 65L, the middle inner region of the reel 65C, and the upper inner region of the reel 65R is called a line L5.

In this embodiment, only substantially straight lines are used as the lines in the internal region, but curved lines may be used instead of straight lines. Also, a line formed including non-adjacent regions (for example, the upper stage of the reel 65L and the lower stage of the reel 65C) may be employed. That is, any line may be employed as long as it is formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal area for one pattern from each of the reels 65 .

The effective line in this embodiment is only line L2. Here, the effective line is a line on which winning determination is performed for the stopped symbol combination of the lines defined in the internal area, which will be described later. Note that the valid line may be a single line as in this embodiment, or may be a plurality of lines.

When a combination of symbols corresponding to a prize is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the number of medals specified for the prize is awarded. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the replay is activated in the next game. When the symbol combination corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is stop-displayed on the activated line, the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is activated in the next game.

During the rotation of each reel 65 (during execution of the game), images displayed in the effect display area 62, sounds output from the speaker 49, or decoration LEDs 36 are displayed in order to attract the player's interest and arouse interest in the game. Various productions configured by lighting and extinguishing of are executed.

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

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

In the game machine 10, when the credit reaches the upper limit value during execution of the payout process of the medals given as a result of the combination of symbols corresponding to winning being stopped and displayed on the activated line, the credit corresponds to the amount exceeding the upper limit value. The required number of medals is paid out from the medal storage box 93. Further, when the settlement button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the credit at the time of pressing from the medal storage 93 .
The process of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 . More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires as many medals as the payout number from the medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout port 94 toward the payout medal passage 52 . The medals discharged to the paid-out medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35. - 特許庁

In addition, in order to prevent the medals from overflowing from the medal storage box 93, an auxiliary medal storage box 95 is provided beside the medal storage box 93, through which some of the medals stored in the medal storage box 93 flow down. there is

In addition, a storage error sensor (not shown) is provided for detecting that the number of medals stored in the auxiliary medal storage 95 reaches a predetermined number or more. An error prompting collection of the medals stored in the auxiliary medal storage box 95 is reported. For notification of the error, the effect display area 62, the decoration LED 36, and the speaker 49 may be used.

<Electrical Configuration and Functional Configuration of Gaming Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. However, the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, so please refer to them as appropriate. 5 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG.

The gaming machine 10 incorporates a main board 100 and a sub-board 200 as main components. Although the main board 100 or sub-board 200 is illustrated as if it were a single electronic board in FIG. 5, it does not necessarily have to be a single electronic board. That is, the main board 100 or the sub-board 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

The main board 100 controls the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals, and controls the sub-board 200. Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as a CPU 101, a RAM 102, or a ROM 103 are mounted on the main substrate 100. By executing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and the various sensors 40a, various game-related implements the function. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passing sensor 47c, and the like.

The sub-board 200 is connected to the main board 100 by one-way communication, and controls the decoration LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, etc. based on commands input from the main board 100. FIG. The sub board 200 also has electronic components such as a CPU 201, a RAM 202, or a ROM 203 mounted thereon. This process is implemented. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, an enter button sensor 46b, and the like.

Note that the main board 100 has limits on the ROM capacity and the RAM capacity in order to increase security against fraudulent acts such as unauthorized modification. On the other hand, the sub-board 200 is not provided with similar restrictions.

As shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a game state control section 110, an internal lottery section 120, a win flag setting section 130, a rotation control section 140, a display pattern determination section 150, a command generation A unit 160 and an external output unit 170 are included.
Furthermore, the functional configuration realized by the game state control section 110 includes a game mode control section 111 .
The functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub-integration section 210, effect display section 220, audio output section 230, and LED light emission section 240, as shown in FIG.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 6 are not limited to all of the functional configurations included in the main board 100 or the sub-board 200, and there may be functional configurations not illustrated here.

The gaming state control unit 110 manages games executed by the gaming machine 10, and executes at least the following processes.

The game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be played, and stops (interrupts) the game when the game cannot be played.

The gaming state control unit 110 stores credits and manages their increase/decrease. More specifically, when the maximum bet button 23a or single bet button 23b is detected to be pressed, the gaming state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credits.

The game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals allocated as a prize for the winning when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed is determined to be a prize by the display symbol determination unit 150. - 特許庁Add to credit. In the addition process, when the stored credits reach the upper limit, the gaming state control section 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the exceeded number of medals. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the stored credits when the depression of the settlement button 32 is detected.

The game state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the acceptability conditions for the stop operation on the stop button 27 (the above-described stop possible conditions). Here, the contents displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of inserted medals, the number of accumulated medals (credits), the number of medals obtained by winning, the presence or absence of replay, and conditions for starting the game. success or failure, whether or not medals can be inserted, and whether or not you stay in advantageous mode.

The game state control unit 110 manages setting values set by the setting change device 48 . The set value affects the winning probability of the combination drawn by the internal drawing section 120 .

The game state control unit 110 shifts the game mode and replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The game mode and the replay time affect the probability of winning a combination selected by the internal lottery section 120 in the same way as the set value.

A game mode control unit 111 included in the game state control unit 110 manages a plurality of types of game modes, which will be described later. Details of the state transition of the game mode will be described later.

The internal lottery section 120 determines by lottery a winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “winning combination”) from a plurality of types of winning combinations when a start operation is received by the start lever 26 .
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number (a 2-byte random number is used in this embodiment, the range of which is 0 to 65535) updated by the gaming state control unit 110, and stores it in the ROM 103 in advance. The lottery value of the internal lottery table (details will be described later) is sequentially added to the obtained random number, and the combination corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry occurs is determined as the winning combination.
Note that "determined by lottery" in the internal lottery unit 120 may be simply expressed as "derived".

The winning combinations derived by the internal lottery section 120 include Replay, Bell, Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, and Chance.
It should be noted that the winning combinations listed here are only examples of those necessary for explaining the present invention, and can be changed within the scope of achieving the object of the present invention.
Further, even if the winning combination mentioned here is called only one, it is allowed to be distinguished as a plurality of winning combinations in the internal lottery section 120 .
Further, in the present embodiment, the explanation is given assuming that there is no so-called bonus combination, but the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that wins a bonus combination.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment comprises an internal lottery means (internal lottery unit 120) that derives one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery.

Replay is a replay role that allows the next game to be played without inserting new medals by winning a prize.
Replays are classified into normal replays, transition replays, and middle-stage cherry replays.
In normal replay, regardless of the operation condition of the stop button 27, the replay pattern is in a stop mode in which the replay symbols are aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5.
The transition replay and middle stage cherry replay change their stop modes according to the operation conditions of the stop button 27 . When the stop button 27 is operated in the correct order of pressing, the bell symbol or cherry symbol stops in the middle stage of the reel 65L, and the replay symbols are not aligned on the lines L1 to L5. When the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition, the replay pattern is aligned with any of the lines L1 to L5, as in the normal replay.
Details of the transition replay and the middle stage cherry replay will be described later.

Bell, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and chance eye are small combinations in which medals are paid out by winning.
Bells are classified into push order bells and common bells. The pressing order bell is a small combination in which the bell and another small combination (a small combination in which the number of payouts due to winning is 1) are duplicated, and the stop button 27 is pressed under the correct operation condition (combination of operation procedure and operation timing). A bell is won by operating it, and one small win is won by operating the stop button 27 under an incorrect operation condition. The common bell is a small combination in which the bell alone wins, and the bell wins regardless of the order in which the stop button 27 is pressed.

The combination flag setting section 130 sets the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 . Here, setting a winning combination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 can be stopped and displayed on the activated line as a result of the game.

The rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the reel 65 with the start operation of the start lever 26, stops the corresponding reel 65 for each stop operation of the stop button 27, and is effective when all the reels 65 are stopped. A game is executed in which a result is obtained by combining the symbols stopped and displayed on the line. Here, the stop control of the reels 65 by the rotation control section 140 is performed based on the winning combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 .

Therefore, based on the internal lottery result derived by the internal lottery means (internal lottery section 120) and the operation of the stop button 27, the stop control means (rotational control means) for executing the control to stop the plurality of reels 65 that are rotating. 140).

The rotation control section 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by outputting a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 (stepping motor). Note that setting the rotation speed of the reel 65 to zero is synonymous with stopping the reel 65 .

The display symbol determination unit 150 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the game corresponds to which combination.

The command generator 160 generates commands to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200 .

The external output unit 170 externally outputs the control signal. Here, the external output means outputting information (control signal) indicating the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, hall computer, data display, etc.) provided separately from the gaming machine 10. Say.
The specific information indicated by the control signal includes information indicating that one game has started, information indicating that the user is staying in the challenge mode described later, information indicating that the AT mode described later has started, or Information indicating that the user is staying in the AT mode, information indicating that an error has occurred, and the like.

The sub-integrating section 210 controls the effect display section 220, the audio output section 230, or the LED light emitting section 240 based on commands transmitted from the main board 100. FIG.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63 and causes the effect display device 63 to execute the effect by display output in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100 .
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to perform an effect by audio output in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100. FIG.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LEDs mounted on the decoration LED board 41, and interlocks with the game executed by the main board 100 to cause the LEDs to perform effects based on light emission output.

<Types of game modes and transitions>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the types and transitions of game modes managed by the game mode control unit 111 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram relating to the game mode.
Each transition condition shown in FIG. 7 will be described below, but this is not an exhaustive list of transition conditions necessary for carrying out the present invention. Alternatively, the illustrated transition conditions may be omitted.

The game mode controlled by the game mode control unit 111 is roughly divided into an advantageous interval and a non-advantageous interval.
Advantageous section is an advantageous game mode (challenge mode, AT mode, and additional specialized mode), and a period during which it is possible to execute a determination related to the transition to the game mode or a determination to increase the advantageous degree of the game mode. .
On the other hand, the non-advantageous section is a period during which the determination relating to the transition to the advantageous game mode and the determination for increasing the advantageous degree of the game mode are not executed.

When the setting value is changed by the setting change device 48, the non-advantageous section is first started, and when the transition condition (1) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, the process shifts to the advantageous section. Here, transition condition (1) is, for example, winning a predetermined lottery (lottery for transition to an advantageous section), but it is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
In FIG. 7, the transition destination from which the non-advantageous section is the transition source is illustrated as being in the normal mode. May be transferred.

The advantageous section includes a normal mode, a challenge mode, an AT mode, and an additional specialized mode.

The normal mode is a game mode designed so that the period of stay is the longest compared to other game modes.
When the normal mode satisfies the transition condition (4), it transitions to the initial stage of the AT mode. As an example corresponding to the transition condition (4), winning a lottery for transition to the AT mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result in the normal mode is exemplified.
The normal mode shifts to the challenge mode when the transition condition (2) is satisfied. Examples of conditions corresponding to the transition condition (2) include, for example, winning the lottery for transition to the challenge mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result in the normal mode, and reaching the ceiling game.
The frequency of satisfying the transition condition (4) is lower than the frequency of satisfying the transition condition (2). The route that transitions to AT mode via challenge mode (route that satisfies transition condition (2)) is more likely to be in AT mode than the route that directly hits AT mode (route that satisfies transition condition (4)). This is because the sense of accomplishment of reaching the goal is likely to be heightened, and thus the interest in the game as a whole can be enhanced.

Note that the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below assuming that there is no case of shifting from the normal mode to the special addition mode. may be implemented.

The challenge mode is a game mode that shifts to the AT mode under different transition conditions from the normal mode, and as described above, the frequency of transition to the AT mode is higher than in the normal mode.
When the challenge mode satisfies the transition condition (5), it transitions to the initial stage of the AT mode. Here, for example, the condition corresponding to the transition condition (5) is that the acquired predetermined points exceed a predetermined number.
Challenge mode shifts to normal mode when transition condition (3) is satisfied. Here, for example, the condition corresponding to the transition condition (3) is that the acquired predetermined points become equal to or less than a predetermined number and the challenge mode is terminated, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the termination.
Challenge mode shifts to normal mode when transition condition (6) is satisfied. Here, the condition corresponding to the transition condition (6) is, for example, that the acquired predetermined points are equal to or less than a predetermined number, and the challenge mode ends, and a non-advantageous section is determined as a transition destination after the termination. .
Whether the transition destination after the end of the challenge mode is the normal mode or the non-advantageous section is determined by a predetermined lottery, and the lottery probability can be changed as appropriate.

The AT mode is a game mode in which, in principle, operation conditions are instructed when the above-described push order replay and push order bell are derived. It is a game mode.
AT mode includes an initial stage, an AT main stage, and an ending stage.

When shifting from another game mode to AT mode, first, it shifts to the initial stage.
The initial stage is a game mode in which the player stays during a period from the transition until the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). Therefore, the transition condition (7) is that the game is played a predetermined number of times after transitioning to the initial stage, and when this condition is satisfied, the transition to the AT main stage is made.

The initial stage determines the difference number (difference between earned medals and consumed medals) to be given to the AT main stage after that, based on the internal lottery results derived from the games performed during the stay. It is a period to
Although the details of the process for determining the difference number are omitted in this embodiment, for example, an average difference number of 100 is determined.
Note that the AT mode of the present embodiment exemplifies the AT managed by the difference number of sheets as described above (AT of the difference number management method), but instead of this, the correct operation condition of the pressing order bell is notified. An AT managed by the number of times (AT of navigation number management method) may be adopted, or an AT managed by the number of games to be executed (AT of game number management method) may be adopted.
In addition, the difference number of sheets given to the AT mode is counted by the game mode control unit 111, and the difference number counted by the game mode control unit 111 is the effect display area in the AT mode (in particular, the AT main stage). 62 is desirable.

When the initial stage ends, the AT main stage is entered.
The difference number (stay period) given to the AT main stage will increase when the difference number determined in the initial stage is given, and will be added based on the internal lottery result derived at the AT main stage. It can be increased when winning the lottery or when adding processing is performed in a special adding mode described later.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (8), it shifts to the additional specialized mode. Here, for example, transition replay, which will be described later, is established as a condition corresponding to the transition condition (8).
When the add-on specialized mode satisfies the transition condition (9), it transitions to the AT main stage. Here, as a condition corresponding to the transition condition (9), for example, a specified number of games are played.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (10), it shifts to the non-advantageous section. Here, as a condition corresponding to the transition condition (10), for example, the differential number of sheets given to the AT main stage becomes zero.
When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (11), it transitions to the ending stage. Here, as equivalent to the transition condition (11), for example, it is determined that the number of medals to be obtained in AT mode exceeds 2000 without satisfying the transition condition (10) (exactly, at that point, The total value of the number of medals acquired in the AT mode and the remaining difference number given in the AT mode exceeds 2000).

The ending stage shifts to a non-advantageous section when transition condition (12) is satisfied. Here, for example, the number of medals obtained in the AT mode exceeds 2400, which corresponds to the transition condition (12).
As described above, in the ending stage, there is a difference between the number of medals (2000) according to the transition condition (11) from the transition source and the number of medals (2400) according to the transition condition (12) to the transition destination. This is a game mode in which the player has an advantage (more balls are issued) by the amount of the difference. Therefore, the transition to the ending stage is of great interest to the player, and the sense of accomplishment aroused by the player is extremely high. In the ending stage, in order to further enhance the sense of accomplishment, it is preferable that a dedicated effect (for example, dedicated moving image reproduction) that is not performed in other game modes is performed.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 7, as a result of adding the difference number given to the AT main stage in the additional specialized mode, as in the transition condition (11), 2000 medals to be obtained in the AT mode If it is determined that the limit will be exceeded, it is preferable to proceed to the ending stage regardless of whether or not the transition condition (9) is satisfied.

The game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous in obtaining game media than the normal mode. A first advantageous mode (AT main stage) that is maintained until the illustrated transition condition (10) is satisfied, and a predetermined transition condition (transition condition A second advantageous mode (ending stage) that transitions when (11)) is satisfied and is maintained until the second end condition (transition condition (12)) is satisfied after transition I can say.

In addition, a counting means (game mode control unit 111) for counting the update value (difference number) given to the first advantageous mode (AT main stage) is provided, and the first advantageous mode is the given update value becomes a predetermined value (0), the first end condition (transition condition (10)) is satisfied and the process ends.
In the present embodiment, since the AT of the number-of-games management system is employed, the number of difference equivalents to the updated value is the difference number of sheets. The item may be the number of games, or when the navigation number management system AT is adopted, the item corresponding to the update value may be the number indicating the correct operation condition of the pressing order bell.

<Regarding transition replay and middle stage cherry replay>
Next, transition replay and intermediate cherry replay will be described.

The transition replay is a replay combination in which "bell symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is aligned on the line L2, and replay symbols are not aligned on any of the lines L1 to L5.
The transition replay is a replay combination for transitioning from a game state corresponding to the AT mode (RT for AT mode) to another game state (for example, RT for additional special mode), and corresponds at least to AT mode. It can be derived in the game state. Incidentally, when transition replay is derived in another game state, it is preferable to give it a role other than the transition to the additional specialized mode.
When the transition replay is derived after the right to transition from the game state corresponding to the AT mode to another game state is generated, when the stop button 27 is operated according to the correct operation condition instructed in the game, the above-mentioned The combination of symbols stops on the line L2 and shifts to the special addition mode. On the other hand, when a transition replay is derived when there is no right to transition from a game state corresponding to the AT mode to another game state, an incorrect operation condition is indicated in the game. , In that case, it is difficult to stop the combination of the above symbols.
Here, "having the right to shift to the game state" may correspond to, for example, winning a lottery for transition to the game state.

The middle stage cherry replay is a replay combination in which "cherry symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is aligned on the line L2, and replay symbols are not aligned on any of the lines L1 to L5.
The middle stage cherry replay is an internal lottery result that serves as an additional opportunity in the AT mode. In this embodiment, when the pushing order replay including the middle cherry replay is derived, regardless of the stop mode, the addition is confirmed (addition processing is performed with a probability of 100%). In addition, the expected value of the difference number given to the AT main stage in the extra processing based on the middle stage cherry replay is the maximum compared to other extra triggers, and in this embodiment, the extra processing of 100 or 300 is performed. shall be Here, whether the difference number of the additional processing is set to 100 or 300 may be branched with a predetermined probability by an additional lottery in the game from which the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the AT mode. The probability of 100 cards is higher than the probability of 300 cards (eg, 80/100 probability of 100 cards and 20/100 probability of 300 cards).
In addition, when the middle stage cherry replay is derived in another game state, it is preferable to play a role other than the addition processing of AT mode (for example, in normal mode or challenge mode, transfer to AT mode is confirmed).
Also, the internal lottery result that serves as an additional opportunity is not limited to the middle stage cherry replay, and may include other internal lottery results (for example, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance eye, etc.).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13, the details of the pull-in control when transition replay or intermediate cherry replay is derived will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the reel stop flow when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition (the stop button 27L is operated first) when the transition replay L is derived.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the reel stop flow when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition (the stop button 27C is operated first) when the transition replay C is derived.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the reel stop flow when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition (the stop button 27R is operated first) when the transition replay R is derived.
FIG. 11 shows the case where the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the middle stage cherry replay is derived (the stop button 27L is operated first at the operation timing that allows the cherry pattern to be drawn into the line L2). is a diagram showing the flow of reel stop in .
FIG. 12 shows the reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition (operated at an operation timing in which the cherry symbol cannot be drawn into the line L2) when the middle stage cherry replay is derived. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow;
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the reel stop flow when the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition (the stop button 27R is operated first) when the middle stage cherry replay is derived.

In the shift replay L, when the stop button 27L is first operated (the reel 65L is stopped), "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" stops on the line L2, and when the stop button 27 is operated in any other order. This is a replay combination in which replay symbols are aligned on the line L2.
FIG. 8 shows the stop mode at the stop timing of each reel 65 when the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are operated in the operation order when the transition replay L is derived.
Note that when the transition replay L is derived, if the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L are operated in the order of operation, the stop mode will be the same as in FIG. 13, which will be described later.

In the shift replay C, when the stop button 27C is first operated (the reel 65C is stopped), "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" stops on the line L2, and when the stop button 27 is operated in any other order. This is a replay combination in which replay symbols are aligned on the line L2.
FIG. 9 shows the stop mode at the stop timing of each reel 65 when the stop button 27C, the stop button 27L, and the stop button 27R are operated in the operation order when the shift replay C is derived.
Note that when the transition replay L is derived, if the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L are operated in the order of operation, the stop mode will be the same as in FIG. 13, which will be described later.

In the transition replay R, when the stop button 27R is first operated (the reel 65R is stopped), "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" stops on the line L2, and when the stop button 27 is operated in any other order. This is a replay combination in which replay symbols are aligned on the line L2.
FIG. 10 shows the stop mode at the stop timing of each reel 65 when the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L are operated in the operation order when the transition replay R is derived.

As described above, in transition replay L, transition replay C, and transition replay R, the stop mode of the reels 65 (type of replay combination to be established) changes depending on the operation order of the stop button 27, but the operation timing (specific symbol in the pull-in range of the reel 65) does not affect the types of replay combinations to be established.

In the middle stage cherry replay, when the stop button 27L is first operated (to stop the reel 65L) at the operation timing to stop the cherry pattern in the pull-in range (4 frames in this embodiment) for the line L2, "Cherry" is displayed on the line L2. Symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" stops.
In FIG. 11, when the middle stage cherry replay is derived, the stop button 27L is first operated at the operation timing to stop the cherry pattern in the pull-in range for the line L2, and then the stop button 27C and the stop button 27R are operated in the order. It shows the stop mode at the stop timing of each reel 65 when it is operated.
On the other hand, in the middle stage cherry replay, when operated under operation conditions other than the above, the replay symbols are aligned on the line L2.
FIG. 12 shows that when the middle stage cherry replay is derived, the stop button 27L is operated first at the operation timing at which the cherry pattern cannot be drawn into the line L2, and then the stop button 27C and the stop button 27R are operated in the order of operation. 6 shows the stop mode at the stop timing of each reel 65 in the case. At this time, "blank pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" stops on the line L2.
FIG. 13 shows the stop timing of each reel 65 when the stop button 27R is operated first, and then the stop button 27C and the stop button 27L are operated in the operation order when the middle stage cherry replay is derived. It shows the mode. At this time, "replay pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" stops on the line L2.

As described above, in the middle cherry replay, in addition to the order of operation of the stop button 27, the operation timing of the stop button 27C affects the type of replay combination to be established. This is because the cherry symbols on the reel 65L are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range.

Therefore, in a game in which a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) has been derived by the internal lottery means, the stop button 27C is operated according to the first operation condition (at the operation timing to stop the cherry symbol within the pull-in range for the line L2). It can be said that when the stop button 27L is operated first), the plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode (the stop mode illustrated in FIG. 11).
In addition, when the stop button 27L is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels are brought to the second stop state (for example, , the stopping mode shown in FIG. 12).
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of a specific internal lottery result can be recognized (a stop mode in which a cherry symbol stops on line L2), while the second stop mode is a derivation of a specific internal lottery result. can be said to be a stop mode (a stop mode in which the cherry pattern does not stop on the line L2) that is difficult to recognize.

The first operation condition includes the operation order for the stop button 27 (the stop button 27L should be operated first), and the operation timing for a specific reel 65L among the plurality of reels 65 (a cherry symbol is displayed on the line L2). to stop in the retraction range).

In addition, the first stop mode (stop mode shown in FIG. 11) may stop in a game in which a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) has been derived, and another internal lottery result has been derived. The second stop mode (stop mode shown in FIG. 12) is a stop mode in which there is no case of stopping in the game that was selected, and the second stop mode (stop mode illustrated in FIG. 12) may stop in the game from which a specific internal lottery result was derived, and other It can be said that this is a stop mode in which the game from which the internal lottery result is derived may be stopped.
In this way, the first stop mode that can stop only the game from which the specific internal lottery result is derived is avoided, and the stop of the second stop mode that can stop also the game from which the other internal lottery result is derived is avoided. Because of the prompting, the derivation of a particular internal draw result can be kept secret from the player.

<Regarding operation instructions>
As described above, in the transition replay and the middle stage cherry replay, the replay combination established changes depending on the operation conditions.
In addition, the bell win (payout of 15 coins) is not established depending on the operation conditions, and the bell spills (payout of 1 coin).
In the AT mode (AT main stage), at least in the game in which the internal lottery result is derived, an operation instruction effect is executed to instruct an appropriate operation condition according to the situation.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display mode of the effect display area 62 when the operation instruction effect is executed. In addition, although the figure shows the mode of the operation instruction effect by the effect display device 63, in addition to this, the instruction display LED 25d and the speaker 49 may be used to notify the instruction of the operation condition.
FIG. 14(a) is a display mode of an operation instruction presentation prompting the operation order of the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R.
FIG. 14(b) is a display mode of an operation instruction presentation prompting the operation order of the stop button 27L, the stop button 27R, and the stop button 27C.
FIG. 14(c) is a display mode of an operation instruction presentation prompting the operation order of the stop button 27C, the stop button 27R, and the stop button 27L.
FIG. 14(d) is a display mode of an operation instruction presentation prompting the operation order of the stop button 27C, the stop button 27L, and the stop button 27R.
FIG. 14(e) is a display mode of an operation instruction rendering prompting the operation order of the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L.
FIG. 14(f) is a display mode of an operation instruction rendering prompting the operation order of the stop button 27R, the stop button 27L, and the stop button 27C.
FIG. 14(g) is a display mode of an operation instruction effect suggesting a specific combination. Here, the specific combination is a general term for internal lottery results including operation timing as an operation condition, and specifically includes weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance, and middle cherry replay.

In the game in which the transition replay L is derived in the AT mode, in principle, the replay symbols are aligned on the line L2 by performing the operation instruction effect in any of the modes shown in FIGS. It is configured to prompt the player.
On the other hand, in the game in which the shift replay L is derived in the AT mode, if there is a right to shift to the additional specialized mode, an operation instruction effect is performed in either mode of FIG. 14(a) or (b). As a result, the player is urged to align "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" on the line L2, and the transition to the special addition mode is facilitated.

In the game in which the transition replay C is derived in the AT mode, as a general rule, by performing the operation instruction effect in either mode of FIG. 14 (a) or (b) or FIG. 14 (e) or (f), It is configured to prompt the player to align the replay symbols on the line L2.
On the other hand, in the game in which the shift replay C was derived in the AT mode, if there is a right to shift to the additional specialized mode, an operation instruction effect is performed in either mode of FIG. 14(c) or (d). As a result, the player is urged to align "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" on the line L2, and the transition to the special addition mode is facilitated.

In the game in which the transition replay R is derived in the AT mode, in principle, the replay symbols are aligned on the line L2 by performing the operation instruction effect in any of the modes of FIGS. It is configured to prompt the player.
On the other hand, in the game in which the shift replay L is derived in the AT mode, if there is a right to shift to the additional specialized mode, an operation instruction effect is performed in either mode of FIG. 14(a) or (b). As a result, the player is urged to align "bell pattern-replay pattern-replay pattern" on the line L2, and the transition to the special addition mode is facilitated.

In the game in which the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the AT mode, in principle, the player is instructed to stop the cherry symbol on the line L2 of the reel 65L by performing the operation instruction effect in the mode of FIG. 14(g). It is structured to encourage
On the other hand, in a part of the game in which the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the AT mode, the replay symbols are arranged on the line L2 by performing the operation instruction effect in one of the modes of FIGS. The player is urged to do so, and the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is concealed (difficult to recognize).
A situation in which the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is kept secret will be described later.

<About the operation instruction effect when the middle stage cherry replay is derived in AT mode>
Next, the operation instruction effect when the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the AT mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 19. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a time chart regarding AT mode.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived at the timing t1 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(a).
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived at the timing t2 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(b).
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived at the timing t3 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(c).
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle stage cherry replay is derived at timing t4 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(d).
Note that the numerical values (0, 2000, 2400) shown in the upper part of FIG. 15 indicate the timing when the number of medals obtained in the AT mode reaches the numerical values. Also, the formula (KM+ZM=1900) shown in the upper part of FIG. represents.

At the timing t1 illustrated in the time chart of FIG. 15(a), the transition condition (11) is not satisfied even if the differential number of sheets added according to the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is added (the number of sheets acquired is 2000). is not exceeded), this is the timing at which the middle stage cherry replay is derived.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are spinning), an operation instruction effect corresponding to the specific combination is displayed in the effect display area 62 (see FIG. 16(a)).
Then, when the first reel is stopped (when the stop button 27L is first operated according to the operation instruction effect and the reel 65L is stopped), the navigation display displayed above the reel 65L disappears, and the reel 65L is reversed. The light turns off (see FIG. 16(b)). Here, turning off the backlight of the reel 65L when the first reel is stopped is a control that is executed only when the middle stage cherry replay is derived, and is an effect that emphasizes that the cherry symbol has stopped on the line L2 of the reel 65L. is. Therefore, when the cherry pattern does not stop on the line L2 of the reel 65L (when the stop button 27L cannot be operated at the operation timing instructed by the operation instruction presentation), the backlight of the reel 65L is not turned off.
Furthermore, when the third reel is stopped (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction effect and the last reel 65R is stopped), it represents the difference number (here, 300) added by the middle stage cherry replay. After the additional number display UM is displayed in the effect display area 62, the remaining number display ZM is updated (300 is added), and the backlights of all the reels 65 are set to the predetermined lighting mode RF (FIG. 16(c) reference). Here, the predetermined lighting mode RF is a lighting mode that is executed only when the middle stage cherry replay is derived, and with that alone (regardless of the stop mode of the reels 65), the player can recognize the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay. It is a performance.

Therefore, based on the internal lottery result by the internal lottery means performed during the stay in the first advantageous mode (AT main stage), the update value (remaining number display ZM) given to the first advantageous mode It can be said that there is a case where update processing (process of adding the difference number of sheets) is executed to update the display) so as to deviate from the predetermined value (0).
The effect means includes an image display means (effect display device 63), and the image display means in the first advantageous mode (AT main stage) has an updated value counted by the counting means (AT main stage A first display (remaining number display ZM) is displayed to make it possible to recognize the remaining difference number of cards given to ), and the first display is updated based on the result of the update processing as an effect related to the update processing. It can be said that the first effect and the second effect in which a second display (additional number display UM) indicating the result of the update process is displayed on the image display means are included.

In addition, in a game in which a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) has been derived, the stop button is operated according to the operation order and operation timing according to the first operation condition (the cherry symbol is stopped within the withdrawal range for line L2). When the stop button 27L is operated first at the operation timing), when a specific reel 65L is stopped, the first notification (the backlight of the reel 65L is turned off) is performed by the effect means, and the plurality of reels 65 are stopped. It can be said that the second notification (the backlight of the reel 65 becomes a predetermined lighting mode RF) is made when the reel 65 is turned on.
In addition, when the stop button is operated according to the operation order according to the first operation condition and not according to the operation timing according to the first operation condition (operated at the operation timing to stop the cherry symbol in the drawing range for the line L2) ), it can be said that the first notification is not performed when a specific reel 65L stops, and the second notification is performed when a plurality of reels 65 are stopped.

Timing t2 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(b) is the timing when the sum of the number displayed on the winning number display KM and the number displayed on the remaining number display ZM is 1900 or less in the AT main stage. , is the timing for satisfying the transition condition (11) by adding the difference number added according to the middle stage cherry replay derived at that timing.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are spinning), the operation instruction effect corresponding to the specific combination is displayed in the effect display area 62 (see FIG. 17), as in FIG. 16(a). (a)).
Then, when the first reel is stopped (when the stop button 27L is first operated according to the operation instruction effect and the reel 65L is stopped), a navigation display is displayed above the reel 65L, as in FIG. 16(b). disappears, the backlight of the reel 65L goes out (see FIG. 17(b)).
Furthermore, when the third reel is stopped (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction effect and the last reel 65R is stopped), the difference added by the middle cherry replay is similar to FIG. 16(c). After the additional number display UM representing the number (here, 300) is displayed in the effect display area 62, the remaining number display ZM is updated (the remaining number display ZM is updated so that the sum of the obtained number display KM and the remaining number display ZM becomes 2000). The number display ZM is added), and in the central portion of the effect display area 62, an ending notice display EY for notifying that the next game will shift to the ending stage is displayed. At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 are in a predetermined lighting mode RF (see FIG. 17(c)).

In the situation shown in FIG. 17, transition condition (11) is not satisfied if the difference number to be added is 100 even if the middle stage cherry replay is derived. In other words, at least at the start of the game, it is not clear whether or not the transition to the ending stage will occur even if the middle stage cherry replay is derived. Even if it is determined to be , the fact that the middle stage cherry replay has been derived is effected control to notify in the principled effect mode (the effect mode shown in FIG. 16).

Timing t3 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(c) is the timing after the sum of the number displayed in the winning number display KM and the number displayed in the remaining number display ZM exceeds 1900 in the AT main stage. It is the timing to satisfy the transition condition (11) by adding the difference number added according to the middle stage cherry replay derived at that timing.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are spinning), an operation instruction effect prompting the operation order of the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L is displayed in the effect display area 62 ( See FIG. 18(a)).
Then, when the first reel stops (when the stop button 27R is first operated according to the operation instruction effect and the reel 65L stops), the navigation display displayed above the reel 65R disappears (Fig. 18(b)). reference). At this time, the backlight of the reel 65R is not turned off.
Furthermore, when the third reel is stopped (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction effect and the last reel 65L is stopped), the additional number display UM is not displayed in the effect display area 62, and the remaining number The display ZM is updated (the remaining number display ZM is added so that the sum of the obtained number display KM and the remaining number display ZM becomes 2000), and in the central part of the effect display area 62, the transition from the next game to the ending stage is displayed. An ending notice display EY for giving notice of this is displayed. At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 are not in the predetermined lighting mode RF (see FIG. 18(c)).

In the situation shown in FIG. 18, transition condition (11) is satisfied regardless of whether the difference number to be added is 100 or 300 even if the middle stage cherry replay is derived. In other words, if the player recognizes the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay, the situation is such that the transition to the ending stage is decided at that point. From the point of view of improving the interest in the game, it is preferable that the transition to the ending stage is kept secret until the third reel is stopped in this situation. Even if it is, the fact that the middle stage cherry replay has been derived is a production control that conceals it.
In order to conceal the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay, in FIG. 18, an operation instruction effect (operation instruction effect in FIG. 14(e)) prompting the operation order of the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L is provided. However, as long as it is an operation instruction effect that does not use the stop button 27L as the first operation order, any effect mode may be used, as shown in FIGS. You may replace it with the production mode which carries out.

Timing t4 illustrated in the time chart of FIG. 15(d) is the timing at which the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the ending stage.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are spinning), an operation instruction effect prompting the operation order of the stop button 27R, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27L is displayed in the effect display area 62 ( See FIG. 19(a)).
Then, when the first reel is stopped (when the stop button 27R is first operated according to the operation instruction effect and the reel 65L is stopped), the navigation display displayed above the reel 65R disappears (Fig. 19(b)). reference). At this time, the backlight of the reel 65R is not turned off.
Furthermore, when the third reel is stopped (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction effect and the last reel 65L is stopped), the additional number display UM is not displayed in the effect display area 62, Since the remaining number display ZM is not displayed in the ending stage, it is not updated either (see FIG. 19(c)). At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 are not in the predetermined lighting mode RF.

In the situation shown in FIG. 19, it is already established that the ending stage is maintained until the transition condition (12) is satisfied. If the player is made to recognize that the middle stage cherry replay has been derived, the player may have the impression that the player has lost the game, which may reduce the interest in the game. Therefore, even if the middle stage cherry replay is derived in this situation, the presentation control is such that it is concealed.
It should be noted that the effect mode of the operation instruction effect illustrated in FIG. 19 (the effect illustrated in FIG. 14(e)) is illustrated in FIGS. It may be replaced with a production mode.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the intermediate stage cherry replay is derived in the AT main stage and the given difference number is added to satisfy the transition condition (11) to the ending stage , depending on whether or not the sum of the obtained number display KM and the remaining number display ZM in the game exceeds 1900, the effect control changes whether the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is notified or concealed.
Here, the difference number to be added according to the derivation of the middle cherry replay is either 100 or 300, and the probability of the latter (20/100) is sufficiently higher than the probability of the former (80/100). Since it is smaller, in a game in which the sum of the acquired number display KM and the remaining number display ZM exceeds 1900, the frequency at which the middle stage cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is satisfied is determined by the acquired number display KM and the remaining number display ZM. In a game in which the sum of ZMs is 1900 or less, the middle stage cherry replay is derived and is lower than the frequency of satisfying transition condition (11).
Note that in the present embodiment, even when the intermediate stage cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is satisfied, the operation instruction effect is executed in a mode of prompting the stop (the case illustrated in FIG. 17). Although it has been explained that there is a That is, when the middle cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is satisfied, the operation instruction effect is always performed in a mode of concealing the middle cherry replay, and the operation instruction effect prompting the stop of the middle cherry replay is performed. It may be assumed that it will never be performed.

Also, during the stay period of the ending stage, the effect control is such that the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is always kept secret (the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is not actively reported). This period is a period during which the addition processing is not performed, and if the player recognizes the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay that is confirmed to be added in the AT main stage, it may give the impression that the player has made a loss. Its derivation is kept confidential.
In this embodiment, the derivation of the middle cherry replay is always kept secret in the ending stage, but there are cases where the derivation of the middle cherry replay is actively announced exceptionally during a part of the stay period. may However, in view of the above-described gist, it is preferable that the frequency of positively announcing the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay in the ending stage is limited (lower) than the frequency of concealing the derivation.

Therefore, the first case (for example, , and cases illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18), and in the first case, the frequency at which the effect for prompting the first operation condition by the effect means (the operation instruction effect illustrated in FIG. 14(g)) is In the first case, it can be said that the frequency with which the effect for prompting the second operation condition (the operation instruction effect shown in FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f)) is executed by the effect means is low or zero. .
In addition, when a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) is derived in the second advantageous mode (ending stage), the effect prompting the first operation condition by the effect means (see FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f) It can be said that the frequency with which the effect shown in the drawing) is executed is low or zero compared to the frequency with which the effect prompting the second operation condition (the effect shown in FIG. 14(g)) is executed by the effect means. .
The transition to the ending stage and the special effects that are performed during the stay are important concerns for players, and the internal lottery results derived at that time (derivation of the middle stage cherry replay) are relatively important. I can't say Therefore, in this opportunity, the player's interest can be focused on the ending stage by suppressing the effect of prompting the first operation condition in which the specific internal lottery result is recognizable as the stop mode. can be improved.

In the present embodiment, when the stop button 27L is first operated when the middle cherry replay is derived, the description has been made on the premise that the cherry symbols stop on the line L2 of the reel 65L. In order to conceal the derivation of , an operation instruction rendering prompting the user to first operate the stop button 27C or the stop button 27R is executed. However, if the specification is such that when the middle cherry replay reversely presses the stop button 27 (stops the stop button 27R first), the cherry symbols stop on the line L2 of the reel 65L. In order to conceal the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay, an operation instruction presentation may be executed to prompt the player to first operate the stop button 27L or the stop button 27C.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the middle stage cherry replay has been exemplified as the winning combination corresponding to the "specific internal lottery result" according to the present invention, but other winning combinations may be substituted. At this time, not only a replay combination but also a winning combination (for example, a winning combination that changes between a cherry combination and a bell combination depending on operation conditions) may be treated as corresponding to a "specific internal lottery result".

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the middle stage cherry replay is derived in the AT main stage and the given difference number is added and the transition condition (11) to the ending stage is not satisfied, is, in principle, an effect control that notifies the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay. This is because the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is an opportunity to increase the difference number given to the AT main stage, and positive notification contributes to the improvement of the game interest.
In this embodiment, when the intermediate cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is not satisfied, the derivation is not concealed, but the derivation may be concealed. However, in view of the above effect, when the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is concealed, it is preferable that the derivation is limited in comparison with the case of announcing the derivation.

Therefore, the second case (for example, , the case shown in FIG. 16). In this case, it can be said that the frequency with which the effect (the operation instruction effect shown in FIGS. 14(c) to (f)) for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means is high.

As is clear from comparing FIG. 16 and FIG. 18, when the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is concealed in order to emphasize the transition to the ending stage, compared to the case of announcing the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay, It is preferable to suppress the effect mode of the corresponding effect (effect related to the update process).
In other words, in the second case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16), the effects related to the update process (display of the number of additions display UM and update of the remaining number display ZM) are performed by the effect means (effect display device 63). On the other hand, in the first case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 18), an effect (display of the ending notice display EY) related to the transition to the second advantageous mode is executed by the effect means, and the update process is performed. It can be said that the effect related to is not executed or the effect mode of the effect is suppressed compared to the first case.
In this embodiment, the second effect (display of the additional number display UM) and the first effect (update of the remaining number display ZM) executed in the second case are suppressed. In the first case, the first effect is executed without executing the second effect, and the first display updated by the first effect becomes a display mode in which it is possible to recognize that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied ( The remaining number display ZM is updated so that the sum of the obtained number display KM and the remaining number display ZM becomes 2,000.

As is clear from comparing FIG. 16 and FIG. 18, when the derivation of the cherry replay in the middle stage is concealed in order to emphasize the transition to the ending stage, the effect performed by another device in the effect display area 62 (this implementation In the form, it is preferable that the effect using the backlight of the reel 65 is not executed.
In other words, in the first case (for example, the case illustrated in FIG. 18), the stop button 27 is pressed according to the second operation condition (the operation condition indicated by the operation instruction presentation illustrated in FIGS. 14(c) to (f)). is operated, the first notification (turning off the backlight that notifies that the cherry symbol has stopped in the middle row of the reel 65L) and the second notification (the backlight of all the reels 65 is in a predetermined lighting mode RF ) are not performed.

It should be noted that the manner in which the effect related to the update process described in the present embodiment is suppressed is one specific example, and the effect may be performed in another suppression mode. For example, when an extra charge is generated, the effect may be performed in a restrained mode such as displaying the added number display UM smaller than usual, or muting the effect sound corresponding to the additional processing. .

<Regarding the history display of the special role>
Next, the history display of the special combination will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a history display of a specific winning combination displayed in the effect display area 62. As shown in FIG.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game is not being played (when the reels 65 are not rotating), by operating the menu selection button 24, the history of the specific combination derived by the internal lottery section 120 is displayed. By displaying the display in the effect display area 62, the player can check the history of the specific combination derived during the game.
It should be noted that this history display is for displaying the history of the specific combination stored by the sub-integration unit 210. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20, the specific combination displayed in the effect display area 62 in this embodiment includes Chance Eye, Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, and Middle Cherry Replay (Middle Cherry in the notation of FIG. 20). . The history display of the specific combination shows the number of derivations for each.

Here, in the case where the middle stage cherry replay is actively notified as described with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, in the case where the middle stage cherry replay is kept secret, as explained with reference to FIG. 18, it is preferable that it is not counted as the history of the specific combination, and of course, it is preferable that the number of times of derivation displayed in the effect display area 62 is also not added. . This is because, even after finishing the game, the player is prevented from confirming that the middle stage cherry replay has been derived in the corresponding game.
In the present embodiment, since the replay is not included in the history display, the derivation of the middle stage cherry replay is not counted (not stored as history), but if the history display includes the replay, , it is reasonable to record the stopped replay instead.

In summary, it can be said that a history means (sub-integration section 210) for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means is provided.
In the second case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16), the fact that a specific internal lottery result (middle stage cherry replay) was derived is stored in the history means, while in the first case (for example, In the case illustrated in FIG. 18), the fact that a specific internal lottery result was derived is not stored in the history means, or the internal lottery result (for example, replay) different from the specific internal lottery result was derived. is stored in the history means.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and includes various modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
For example, a part of each configuration illustrated in each figure may be omitted, a configuration illustrated as one may be divided into a plurality, or a configuration illustrated as a plurality may be integrated into one. , a new configuration (not shown) may be added.
Further, part of the processes shown in each flowchart may be omitted, the order of the processes may be changed, or parallel processes may be performed.
Moreover, the lottery probability shown in each lottery table may be changed as appropriate.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving an operation that causes the spinning reel to stop, and a game mode a game mode management means for managing a game mode, an internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery, an effect means, and an effect control means for controlling the effect means. wherein the game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is advantageous in acquiring game media compared to the normal mode, and the advantageous mode is a first end condition after shifting to the A first advantageous mode that is maintained until the condition is satisfied, and a transition when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without satisfying the first end condition in the first advantageous mode, and after transition to a second a second advantageous mode which is maintained until an end condition is satisfied, and when the stop button is operated according to the first operation condition in the game in which the internal lottery means has derived a specific internal lottery result; In a game in which a plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode and the specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition. Then, the plurality of reels are stopped in a second stop mode, and the first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized, while the second stop mode is the It is a stop mode in which it is difficult to recognize the derivation of a specific internal lottery result, and there is a first case where the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode. and the frequency at which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means in the first case is the frequency at which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the first case. A game machine characterized in that the frequency is low or zero compared to the frequency.
(2) There is a second case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied due to the fact that the specific internal lottery result is derived in the first advantageous mode. The game according to (1), wherein the frequency of execution of an effect prompting one operation condition is higher than the frequency of execution of an effect prompting the second operation condition by the effect means in the second case. machine.
(3) A counting means for counting an update value given to the first advantageous mode, wherein the first advantageous mode satisfies the first termination condition when the given update value reaches a predetermined value. The update value given to the first advantageous mode is changed to the predetermined An update process may be executed to update the value so as to deviate from the value. In the second case, the effect related to the update process may be executed by the effect means. The effect related to the transition to the second advantageous mode is executed by the effect means, and the effect related to the update process is not executed, or the effect mode of the effect is suppressed compared to the first case, (2 ).
(4) The rendering means includes image display means, and the image display means in the first advantageous mode has a first display that makes it possible to recognize the update value counted by the counting means. A first effect in which the first display is updated based on the result of the update process and a second display showing the result of the update process are displayed on the image display means as the effect related to the update process. and a second effect that is executed, and in the second case, the second effect is executed and the first effect is executed, while in the first case, the second effect is executed. (3), wherein the first effect is executed without being executed, and the first display updated by the first effect becomes a display mode in which it is possible to recognize that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. game machine.
(5) A history means for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means, and in the second case, the history means stores that the specific internal lottery results have been derived. On the other hand, in the first case, the fact that the specific internal lottery result has been derived is not stored in the history means, or the internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result has been derived. The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4), which is stored in the history means.
(6) The first operation condition includes an operation sequence for the stop button and an operation timing for a specific reel among the plurality of reels, and a game from which the specific internal lottery result is derived. , when the stop button is operated according to the operation order and operation timing according to the first operation condition, the first notification is made when the specific reel stops, and when the plurality of reels stop, the When the second notification is made and the stop button is operated according to the operation sequence according to the first operation condition and not according to the operation timing according to the first operation condition, the specific reel is stopped. When the first notification is not performed when the reel is stopped, the second notification is performed when the plurality of reels are stopped, and when the stop button is operated according to the second operation condition in the first case, the The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein neither the first notification nor the second notification is performed.

10 gaming machine 20 front door 21 upper panel 22 lower panel 23 bet button 23a maximum bet button 23b single bet button 24 menu selection button 24a cross key button 24b decision button 25 status display LED
25a Input number display LED
25b Storage number display LED
25c Obtained number display LED
25d Instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g input possible display LED
25h Advantageous section display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible indicator LED
31 Medal slot 32 Checkout button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal ejection slot 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decoration LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decoration LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a stop button sensor 44 start lever sensor 45 bet button board 45a maximum bet button sensor 45b single bet button sensor 45c push button sensor 46 menu selection button board 46a cross key button sensor 46b enter button sensor 47 medal selector 47a medal selector body 47b medal Blocker 47c Medal passing sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Inserted medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Stored medal passage 60 Game machine body 62 Effect display area 63 Effect display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel lighting board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout port 95 Medal auxiliary Storage compartment 96 Hinge portion 96a Upper hinge portion 96b Middle hinge portion 96c Lower hinge portion 100 Main boards 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROMs
110 game state control unit 111 game mode control unit 120 internal lottery unit 130 role flag setting unit 140 rotation control unit 150 display pattern determination unit 160 command generation unit 170 external output unit 200 sub-board 210 sub-integration unit 220 effect display unit 230 sound Output part 240 LED light emitting part L1 to L5 line

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
a stop button that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receives an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel;
game mode management means for managing game modes;
internal lottery means for drawing one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results;
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
history means for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means;
A gaming machine comprising
The game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is advantageous in obtaining game media compared to the normal mode,
The advantageous mode is
a first advantageous mode maintained until a first termination condition is satisfied after transition;
A second advantageous mode that is shifted to when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without satisfying the first termination condition in the first advantageous mode, and is maintained until the second termination condition is satisfied after transition. mode and
there is
When the stop button is operated according to a first operation condition in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode,
When the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition in the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels are brought into a second stop mode. stop at and
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized, while the second stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result is difficult to recognize,
There is a first case where the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode,
There is a second case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode,
In the first case, the frequency with which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is the frequency with which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the first case. is low or zero compared to
In the second case, the frequency with which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is the frequency with which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the second case. higher than
In the second case, while the fact that the specific internal lottery result was derived is stored in the history means,
In the first case, the fact that the specific internal lottery result has been derived is not stored in the history means, or the fact that an internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result has been derived is known to the history means. is stored in
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived may be stopped and the game in which another internal lottery result is derived may not be stopped,
The second stop mode is a stop mode in which the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived may be stopped, and the game in which another internal lottery result is derived may be stopped.
A gaming machine characterized by: A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
a stop button that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receives an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel;
game mode management means for managing game modes;
internal lottery means for drawing one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results;
production means including image display means ;
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A gaming machine comprising
The game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is advantageous in obtaining game media compared to the normal mode,
The advantageous mode is
a first advantageous mode maintained until a first termination condition is satisfied after transition;
A second advantageous mode that is shifted to when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without satisfying the first termination condition in the first advantageous mode, and is maintained until the second termination condition is satisfied after transition. mode and
there is
When the stop button is operated according to a first operation condition in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode,
When the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition in the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels are brought into a second stop mode. stop at and
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized, while the second stop mode is a stop mode in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result is difficult to recognize,
There is a first case where the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode,
There is a second case where the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode,
In the first case, the frequency with which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is the frequency with which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the first case. is low or zero compared to
In the second case, the frequency with which the effect for prompting the first operation condition is executed by the effect means is the frequency with which the effect for prompting the second operation condition is executed by the effect means in the second case. higher than
Furthermore, counting means for counting the update value given to the first advantageous mode,
The first advantageous mode ends when the given update value reaches a predetermined value and the first end condition is satisfied,
The update value given to the first advantageous mode is deviated from the predetermined value based on the internal lottery result by the internal lottery means performed during the stay in the first advantageous mode. The update process to update may be executed,
The image display means in the first advantageous mode displays a first display that makes it possible to recognize the update value counted by the counting means,
The effects related to the update process include a first effect in which the first display is updated based on the result of the update process, and a second display in which the result of the update process is displayed on the image display means. Includes two renditions and
In the second case, while the second effect is executed and the first effect is executed,
In the first case, the first effect is executed without executing the second effect, and it is recognized that the first display updated by the first effect satisfies the predetermined transition condition. It becomes a possible display mode,
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived may be stopped and the game in which another internal lottery result is derived may not be stopped,
The second stop mode is a stop mode in which the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived may be stopped, and the game in which another internal lottery result is derived may be stopped.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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