JP7343907B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In gaming machines such as drum-type gaming machines, upper limits are set on the number of games and the number of game media that can be acquired for advantageous gaming states such as AT (assist time) and ART (assist replay time). Some are known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2019-208984A

Patent Document 1 discloses that when the number of games in an advantageous game state approaches the upper limit, a transition to an ending effect state is made at a different timing based on a predetermined condition (stock number of times) established in the middle of the game state. has been done. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming experience in which the number of stocking times can be estimated based on the timing of transition to the ending performance state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
However, this gaming machine has only realized one example of performance control regarding an advantageous gaming state, and there is still room for new performance control to increase the game's interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that improves gaming interest by implementing new effect control regarding advantageous gaming states.

According to the present invention, there are a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a stop button that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepts an operation that triggers the stopping of the rotating reels. , 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, a performance means, a performance control means for controlling the performance means, and the A gaming machine comprising: a history means for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by an internal lottery means, the game mode including a normal mode and a mode that is more advantageous in acquiring game media than the normal mode. an advantageous mode, the advantageous mode is a first advantageous mode that is maintained after transition until the first termination condition is satisfied; and a first advantageous mode that satisfies the first termination condition in the first advantageous mode. There is a second advantageous mode in which the transition occurs when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without being satisfied, and the second advantageous mode is maintained after the transition until the second termination condition is satisfied. When the stop button is operated in accordance with a first operation condition in a game in which a lottery result has been derived, the plurality of reels are stopped in a first stop mode, and the internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means. In a game where the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, the plurality of reels stop in a second stop mode, and the first stop mode stops in the specific stop mode. The second stopping mode is a stopping mode in which it is difficult to recognize the derivation of the internal lottery result, and the second stopping mode is a halting mode in which it is difficult to recognize the derivation of the specific internal lottery result. There is a first case in which 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 in which the performance is not satisfied, and the frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operation condition is performed by the performance means in the first case is the same as the frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operation condition is performed by the performance means in the first case. The frequency with which the performance that prompts the condition is performed is lower or zero, and the frequency with which the performance that prompts the first operating condition is performed by the performance means in the second case is The frequency is higher than the frequency with which the performance prompting the second operation condition is executed by the performance means, and in the second case, the history means stores that the specific internal lottery result has 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 fact that the internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result has been derived is not stored in the history means. A gaming machine is provided, characterized in that the gaming machine is stored in a history means.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine is provided which aims to improve gaming interest by realizing new effect control regarding advantageous gaming states.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand region II shown surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1. FIG. It is a figure showing the back side of front door 20. It is a diagram showing the gaming machine 10 with the front door 20 removed. 1 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming machine 10. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a transition diagram concerning game mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the transition replay L is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated with the correct operation condition when the transition replay C is derived|led-out. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation condition when the transition replay R is derived. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated with the correct operation condition when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated with the incorrect operating condition when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop when the stop button 27 is operated with the incorrect operating condition when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the performance display area 62 at the time of execution of an operation instruction performance. It is a time chart regarding AT mode. It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t1 shown in the time chart of Fig.15 (a). It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t2 shown in the time chart of FIG.15(b). It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t3 shown in the time chart of FIG.15(c). It is a figure which shows the performance mode when the middle cherry replay is derived|led-out at the timing t4 shown in the time chart of FIG.15(d). 6 is a diagram showing a history display of a specific combination displayed in a performance display area 62. FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the explanation is omitted as appropriate. In addition, in the following explanation, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (the player's side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. ). Furthermore, in the following explanation, "gaming" and "game" have the same meaning.

<Features of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention described in this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the present invention) will be explained. Note that the configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of this embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and in the description of the gaming machine 10, the configuration may also be described in parentheses for the same purpose.

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

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

In a game in which a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) has been 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 symbol to the line L2). In a game where a plurality of reels are stopped in the first stop mode (a stop mode in which a cherry is stopped in the middle of the reel 65L) and a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the stop button is pressed. is operated according to second operating conditions different from the first operating conditions (stop button 27C or stop button 27R is operated first), the plurality of reels change to the second stop mode (replay symbols appear on line L2). Stop at the same position).
The first stopping mode described above is a stopping mode that makes it possible to recognize the derivation of a specific internal lottery result, while the second stopping mode is a stopping mode that makes it difficult to recognize the derivation of a specific internal lottery result.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, there is a first case in which the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving a specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode, and in the first case, the presentation means The frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operation condition (the operation instruction performance shown in FIG. 14(g)) is performed is the first, and the performance that prompts the second operation condition by the performance means (FIG. 14(c) to (f)) is lower or zero than the frequency with which the operation instruction performance) is executed.
The gaming machine 10 has the above-mentioned gameplay (gaming functionality in which the game shifts to the second advantageous mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the advantageous mode is maintained until the second termination condition is satisfied). , the opportunity to transition to a second advantageous mode is of significant interest to players. Compared to that, the internal lottery result (specific internal lottery result) derived at that time cannot be said to be relatively important. Therefore, on this occasion, we will limit the execution of the effect that prompts the first operating condition, which is the first stop mode that makes it possible to recognize the specific internal lottery result, and reduce the frequency of executing the effect that prompts the second operating condition. I'm trying to increase it.
This allows the player to concentrate on what is important to him (shifting to the second advantageous mode) and improves his enjoyment of the game.

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

<Structure of gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 4. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand area II enclosed by a broken line in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the back side of the front door 20. , FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the gaming machine 10 with the front door 20 removed.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped outer frame 90 with an open front, a front door 20 that is rotatably supported on the left edge of the outer frame 90, and a gaming machine main body 60. .
More specifically, three hinge parts 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 part 96a and the lower hinge part 96c. The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

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

Further, on the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative 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 input medal passage 51, a payout medal passage 52, a return medal passage 53, and a storage medal passage 54 are provided.

In addition to the front door 20, as shown in FIG. We are prepared.

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to insert a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34 and release a locking 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 main body 60. 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 a power switch 92.

When playing a game on the gaming machine 10, a person involved in the hall or the like needs to operate the power switch 92 to start the power supply device 91. Note that it is preferable that the gaming machine main body section 60 has a function of maintaining the gaming mode that was being executed when the power supply was turned on even if the power supply from the power supply device 91 is turned off. This is to prevent the player from being disappointed in the case where the power supply is stopped while the game is progressing in an advantageous manner to the player, such as in the AT mode.

Further, 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 can enable 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 when a setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and when pressed, the setting value can be changed. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying set setting 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, and by sliding it to open the setting key switch 48a, it becomes possible to insert the setting key into the setting key switch 48a. Note that FIG. 3 shows a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

The set value here refers to the average value of the ball payout rate (hereinafter simply referred to as the ball payout rate), which indicates the expected value of the number of medals paid out in a game relative to the number of medals used in a game. In this embodiment, there are six stages 1 to 6. Generally, the larger the set value, the higher the ball output rate, and in this embodiment as well, the ball output rate increases as the set value increases from 1 to 6.

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 located in front of the gaming machine 10 can see the gaming machine main body 60 located on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. Can be visually recognized.

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

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

The performance display area 62 is a display screen of a performance display device 63 built into the gaming machine main body 60, and can display various performances or various information regarding games of the gaming machine 10. Note that as the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The performance displayed in the performance display area 62 is linked with the audio output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decorative LED 36, and can suitably arouse the player's interest.

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 internal area and an external area. The internal area of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a portion of each reel 65 can be visually recognized through the internal area. Further, the external area of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a translucent member or a colored transparent member), making it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external area.

The reels 65 are composed of a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and start rotating when the player operates the start lever 26 (detects that the start lever 26 is in the ON state). At this time, it is necessary that the time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the current game exceeds a predetermined delay time, so-called wait time. That is, if the start lever 26 receives an operation by the player before the wait time has elapsed, the reels 65 start rotating after waiting until the wait time has elapsed. Note that the wait time in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds. Moreover, when each reel 65 in this embodiment is rotating, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom in principle. In this specification, rotation of the reel from top to bottom may be referred to as a "forward direction", and rotation from bottom to top may be referred to as a "reverse direction".

In the game in this embodiment, the symbols represented on the reels 65 are displayed in a variable manner by rotating a plurality of reels 65 on which a plurality of types of symbols are applied, 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, reels 65C, and reels 65R) in this embodiment, and the game progresses by repeating the variable display and stop display of the symbols.

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

Rotation control of the reel 65 is performed 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 is provided for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R to detect that each reel 65 is at the reference position. configured to be possible.

A reel lighting board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and each symbol displayed on the reel 65 can be easily recognized by lighting the LEDs mounted on the reel lighting board 67. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67 functions as a backlight for symbol display by the reels 65.

The start lever 26 can receive a player's operation (start operation) as an opportunity to start changing 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 perpendicular 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 in an on state or an off state. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as being in the OFF state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as being in the ON state. .

In this embodiment, if the predetermined number of inserted medals has not been reached, the game will not start even if the start lever 26 receives an operation by the player. In order to reach the predetermined number of inserted medals, (i) insert medals into the medal slot 31 to increase the number of inserted medals, or (ii) insert credits representing medals stored in the gaming machine 10 into the bet button 23. It is necessary to subtract and increase the number of input sheets by pressing the button. In addition, if you win a replay in the previous game and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the replay will be activated in the previous game and the number of inserted coins will increase, allowing the player to play (i) or (ii). The number of coins inserted in the current game automatically becomes the number of coins inserted in the previous game without performing the above operation.

Here, storing medals refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals inside the gaming machine 10 instead of some or all of the medals owned by the player. When medals are stored (credits increase), for example, (i) when more than a predetermined number of medals are inserted from the medal slot 31, (ii) when a prize is won in a game, and as a bonus for the winning, If you win a medal, etc.

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, and the medals inserted from the medal slot 31 are transferred to the medal selector 47. The medals are sorted into acceptable medals and non-acceptable 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 operates, a protrusion (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 becomes in a state where medals are allowed to pass through. 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 passage sensor 47c provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51, and is passed through the storage medal passage 54. It passes through and is stored in the medal storage 93.

Furthermore, since medals cannot be accepted during a game or when the credit reaches the upper limit, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b. 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, so that the inserted medals are placed in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51. And it stays at a position where it is not detected by the medal passage sensor 47c. The medals staying in the input medal passage 51 fall into the return medal passage 53 due to their own weight or by operating the medal return button 33 and are discharged into the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

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

As the bet buttons 23 mentioned above, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on a bet button board 45. The maximum bet button 23a can be pressed once to subtract up to three credits to increase the number of coins to be inserted, and the single bet button 23b can be pressed once to subtract one credit to increase the number of coins to be inserted. I can do it. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the subtracted value of credits in the game has reached the predetermined number of inserted coins, the credits cannot be subtracted beyond that value.

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 in response to the detection by the sensor.

In addition, the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button to increase the number of coins to be inserted by subtracting credits according to the operation as described above, and also accepts operations to promote the progress of the performance when executing some performances. It may also be used as a push button.
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to the state where the input 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 the time 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 to 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 the detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. .
The difference is that the maximum bet button sensor 45a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200.

The gaming machine 10 also includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 described above. The menu selection button 24 includes a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a decision button 24b located at the center of the cross key button 24a.

The menu selection button 24 is a component that accepts operations related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen that is displayed in the effect display area 62 and shows how to operate the gaming machine 10, game explanation information, and the like.
The player can view the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the enter button 24b is pressed in the standby state, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. By operating the cross key button 24a, the player moves the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the cursor indicates one of the menus, when the player presses the enter button 24b, 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 a decision 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 decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed.
The cross key button sensor 46a and the decision button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

The gaming machine 10 also includes a status display LED 25 on the right side of the bet button 23, which displays the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like. 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.

The input number display LED 25a of the status display LED 25 is composed of three LEDs, and each time the number of input sheets increases by one, the number of LEDs that light up increases by one.
The stored medal number display LED 25b of the status display LED 25 is constituted by a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) in numbers.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the medal number display LED 25c is constituted by a 7-segment display, and numerically represents the number of medals obtained by winning.
The instruction display LED 25d of the status display LED 25 is constituted by a 7-segment display, and displays the correct pressing order, which will be described later, in a manner that allows identification.
The replay display LED 25e of the status display LEDs 25 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 status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and the lighting of the LED indicates that the game start possible condition is satisfied.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the insertion possible display LED 25g is composed of one LED, and lighting of the LED indicates that medals can be inserted.
The advantageous section display LED 25h of the status display LEDs 25 is composed of one LED, and when the LED is turned on, it indicates that the section is in an advantageous section (described later), and when the LED is turned off, it indicates that the section is in a non-advantageous section, which will be described later. represents.

The stop button 27 receives an operation from the player that causes the rotating reels 65 to stop. Note that the stop button 27 can accept a stop operation triggered by a stop enable condition that is established after the reel 65 starts rotating.
The player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. In addition, the stoppable condition here is a precondition for executing a stop display in a game, and specifically, the speed of all reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) reaches a predetermined speed, and each reel When the reference position at 65 is detected, the stoppable condition is satisfied.

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

Further, the stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 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 a stop operation receiving means that detects a stop operation that is an operation by a player that causes the rotation control unit 140, which will be described later, to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels 65. do.

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

The stop button 27 in this embodiment includes a stoppable display LED 27a and is surrounded by a light-transmitting member. The stop button 27 is designed to notify the player whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stoppable display LED 27a.
In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied based on the color of the stop button 27, the player can smoothly perform stop operations 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 a maximum of 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. Control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reels 65 stop is generally referred to as slip control.

The internal area of the reel frame 64 corresponding to each reel 65 has a size of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is controlled to stop so that three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the internal area of the reel frame 64, and the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the internal area of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the left and right direction, when each reel 65 is stopped, the player can see 3 symbols x 3 reels = 9 symbols.

When each reel 65 is controlled to stop as described above, the approximate straight lines (indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 1) formed by the upper, middle, and lower inner regions of each reel 65 are line L1, line L2, and line L3, respectively. It is called.
Further, 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 referred to as 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 referred to as a line L5.

Note that in this embodiment, only substantially straight lines are used as lines in the inner region, but the lines are not limited to straight lines, and curved lines may also be used. Alternatively, a line formed including non-adjacent areas (for example, the upper stage of the reel 65L and the lower stage of the reel 65C) may be adopted. That is, any line may be adopted as long as it is formed by arbitrarily selecting an internal area corresponding to one symbol from each of the reels 65.

The only valid line in this embodiment is line L2. Here, the valid line is a line on which winning determination, which will be described later, is made for the stopped symbol combinations of the lines defined in the internal area. Note that the effective 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 winning prize is stopped and displayed on the active line, a predetermined number of medals will be awarded for the winning prize. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed on the active line, the replay is activated in the next game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the accessory or the accessory continuous operating device is activated in the next game.

While each reel 65 is rotating (during the game), in order to attract the attention of the players and stimulate their interest in the game, an image is displayed in the effect display area 62, a sound is output from the speaker 49, or a decorative LED 36 is displayed. A variety of effects are performed, including lighting up and turning off the lights.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49. More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of a speaker 49a located at 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 located at 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 located 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 decorative LEDs 36 are arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64. More specifically, on the upper right side of the effect display area 62, a decorative LED 36a mounted on the decorative LED board 41a and a decorative LED 36b mounted on the decorative LED board 41b are arranged. Further, on the lower right side of the effect display area 62, a decorative LED 36c mounted on the decorative LED board 41c is arranged. Further, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, a decorative LED 36d mounted on a decorative LED board 41d is arranged. Further, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, a decorative LED 36e mounted on a decorative LED board 41e is arranged. Further, on the lower left side of the effect display area 62, a decorative LED 36f mounted on a decorative LED board 41f is arranged. Further, on the upper left side of the effect display area 62, a decorative LED 36g mounted on the decorative LED board 41g and a decorative LED 36h mounted on the decorative LED board 41h are arranged. Note that each decorative LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in multiple colors.

If the gaming machine 10 reaches the upper limit value during the execution of the payout process for medals awarded as a result of a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning being stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming machine 10 will receive credits equivalent to the amount exceeding the upper limit value. The number of medals to be given out is paid out from the medal storage 93. Furthermore, when the payment button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out from the medal storage 93 the number of medals corresponding to the credits at the time of pressing the button.
The process of dispensing the medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a dispensing mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires the number of medals to be paid out from the medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout opening 94 toward the payout medal path 52. The medals discharged into the payout medal passage 52 are discharged into the lower tray 37 via the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent medals from overflowing from the medal storage 93, a medal auxiliary storage 95 is provided beside the medal storage 93, into which some of the medals stored in the medal storage 93 flow. There is.

In addition, a storage error sensor (not shown) is provided that detects when the number of medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reaches a predetermined number or more, and in response to this detection, the gaming machine 10 operates the medal storage 93 or An error prompting the user to collect the medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 is notified. The above-described effect display area 62, decorative LED 36, and speaker 49 may be used to notify the error.

<Electrical configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 5 and 6. However, the components illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above will also be mentioned, so please refer to them as appropriate. Note that FIG. 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.

The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 5, the main board 100 or the sub-board 200 is illustrated as if it were a single electronic board, but 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 control information input from various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to dispense medals, and controls the sub-board 200. Generate commands to output. Electronic components such as a CPU 101, RAM 102, or ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100, and by processing data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a, etc., various aspects related to the game are processed. The function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-mentioned 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 through one-way communication, and controls the decorative LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, etc. based on commands input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 is also equipped with electronic components such as a CPU 201, RAM 202, or ROM 203, and performs production processing and menu screen processing by processing data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40b. Such processing has been realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a decision button sensor 46b, and the like.

Note that the main board 100 has limits on the ROM capacity and 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 gaming state control section 110, an internal lottery section 120, a role flag setting section 130, a rotation control section 140, a display symbol determination section 150, and a command generation section. A section 160 and an external output section 170 are included.
Furthermore, the functional configuration realized by the gaming state control section 110 includes a gaming mode control section 111.
Further, the functional configuration realized by the sub-board 200 includes a sub-integration section 210, an effect display section 220, an audio output section 230, and an LED light emitting section 240, as shown in FIG.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 6 are not necessarily all of the functional configurations included in the main board 100 or the sub-board 200, and there may be functional configurations that are not illustrated here.

The game state control unit 110 manages the 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 executed, and stops (interrupts) the game if the game is not possible.

The gaming state control unit 110 stores credits and manages increases and decreases thereof. More specifically, when the depression of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected, 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 winning when the displayed symbol determination unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is a winning prize. Add to credit. In the addition process, when the stored credits reach the upper limit value, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the exceeded number of medals. Furthermore, when the depression of the payment button 32 is detected, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the stored credits.

The game state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the status display LED board 42 and the conditions under which a stop operation to the stop button 27 can be accepted (the above-mentioned stop conditions). Here, the contents displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of medals inserted, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals obtained by winning, whether or not to play again, and conditions for starting the game. This includes the success or failure of the game, whether or not medals can be inserted, and whether or not the game stays in an advantageous mode.

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

The gaming state control unit 110 shifts the gaming mode and replay time (RT) according to predetermined conditions. The game mode and replay time, like the set value, affect the winning probability of the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120.

A game mode control unit 111 included in the game state control unit 110 manages multiple types of game modes, which will be described later. Note that the details of the state transition of the game mode will be described later.

When the internal lottery unit 120 receives a start operation using the start lever 26, the internal lottery unit 120 determines a winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "winning combination") from among a plurality of types of combinations by lottery.
More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires the random number (in this embodiment, a 2-byte random number is used, and the range is 0 to 65535) updated by the gaming state control unit 110, and stores it in the ROM 103 in advance. The lottery values in the internal lottery table (details will be described later) are sequentially added to the obtained random numbers, and the combination corresponding to the lottery value in which a carry occurred 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 unit 120 include replay, bell, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and chance.
It should be noted that the winning combinations listed here are merely illustrative of those necessary for explaining the present invention, and can be changed within the scope of achieving the purpose of the present invention.
Furthermore, even if the winning combinations listed here are called one, they are allowed to be distinguished as a plurality of winning combinations in the internal lottery unit 120.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the description will be made on the assumption that there is no so-called bonus combination, but the present invention is allowed to 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 includes 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 combination that allows you to play the next game without inserting new medals by winning a prize.
Replays are classified into normal replays, transition replays, and middle cherry replays.
Normally, the replay is stopped in such a way that the replay symbols are aligned on any of the lines L1 to L5, regardless of the operating conditions of the stop button 27.
The stopping mode of the transition replay and the middle cherry replay changes depending on the operating conditions of the stop button 27. If the stop button 27 is operated in the correct pressing order, the bell symbol or cherry symbol will stop at the middle stage of the reel 65L, and the replay symbols will not line up on lines L1 to L5. If the stop button 27 is operated under incorrect operating conditions, the replay pattern will be stopped in one of the lines L1 to L5, similar to normal replay.
Note that details of the transition replay and the middle cherry replay will be described later.

Bell, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and chance are small roles in which medals are paid out when winning.
Bells are classified into pressed order bells and common bells. The push order bell is a small role in which the bell and another small role (a small role where the number of coins paid out by winning is 1 coin) are won at the same time, and the stop button 27 is pressed under the correct operation conditions (combination of operation procedure and operation timing). By operating the button, a bell is won, and by operating the stop button 27 under an incorrect operating condition, one small prize is won. The common bell is a small prize in which a single bell is won, and the bell is won regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 27 are pressed.

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

The rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the reel 65 in response to a start operation of the start lever 26, stops the corresponding reel 65 each time the stop button 27 is operated, and is effective when all reels 65 are stopped. A game is executed in which a result is obtained by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on a 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 unit (internal lottery unit 120) and the operation of the stop button 27, the stop control means (rotation control 140).

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

The displayed symbol determination unit 150 determines whether the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the game corresponds to which combination.

The command generation unit 160 generates a command to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200.

External output section 170 outputs the control signal to the outside. Here, external output refers to outputting information (control signals) indicating the internal state of the gaming machine 10 to an external device (for example, a hall computer, a data display, etc.) provided separately from the gaming machine 10. means.
The specific information indicated by the control signal includes information indicating that a game has started, information indicating that the player is staying in the challenge mode (described later), and information indicating that the AT mode (described later) has started. Examples include information indicating that the device is staying in AT mode and information indicating that an error has occurred.

The sub-integration unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on commands transmitted from the main board 100.
The performance display unit 220 has a function of controlling the performance display device 63, and causes the performance display device 63 to execute a performance based on 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 outputting audio in conjunction with the game executed by the main board 100.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LEDs mounted on the decorative LED board 41, and causes the LEDs to perform a performance using light emission output in conjunction with the game performed by the main board 100.

<Types of game modes and transitions>
Next, the types and transitions of gaming modes managed by the gaming mode control unit 111 will be explained using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram regarding the game mode.
Each transition condition illustrated in FIG. 7 will be explained below, but this does not list all the transition conditions necessary for implementing the present invention, and transition conditions not shown may be added within the scope of achieving the purpose of the present invention. Alternatively, the illustrated transition conditions may be omitted.

The gaming mode controlled by the gaming mode control unit 111 is roughly divided into an advantageous section and a non-advantageous section.
The advantageous section is a period in which advantageous game modes (challenge mode, AT mode, and special add-on mode), judgments related to transition to the game mode, and judgments that increase the degree of advantage of the game mode can be executed. .
On the other hand, the non-advantageous period is a period in which no determination regarding transition to an advantageous game mode or determination to increase the degree of advantage of the game mode is performed.

When the set value is changed by the setting change device 48, the process starts from the non-advantageous section, and when transition condition (1) is satisfied in the non-advantageous section, the process shifts to the advantageous section. Here, the transition condition (1) is, for example, winning a predetermined lottery (transition lottery to an advantageous section), but is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate.
In addition, in FIG. 7, the transfer destination from the non-advantageous section as the transfer source is shown as the normal mode, but it is possible to change from the non-advantageous section to a game mode other than the normal mode via a route not shown. There may be cases where there is a transition.

The advantageous sections include a normal mode, a challenge mode, an AT mode, and an additional specialized mode.

The normal mode is a game mode that is designed to have the longest staying period compared to other game modes.
When transition condition (4) is satisfied, the normal mode transitions to the initial stage of the AT mode. Here, an example of what corresponds to the transition condition (4) is winning the lottery to transition to the AT mode based on the derivation of the internal lottery result in the normal mode.
The normal mode shifts to the challenge mode when transition condition (2) is satisfied. Here, examples of conditions corresponding to transition condition (2) include winning a lottery to transition to challenge mode based on the derivation of internal lottery results in normal mode, and reaching a ceiling game.
The frequency of satisfying transition condition (4) is lower than the frequency of satisfying transition condition (2). A route that transitions to AT mode via challenge mode (a route that satisfies transition condition (2)) is more likely to be in AT mode than a route that goes directly to AT mode (a route that satisfies transition condition (4)). This is because the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching the goal is likely to be high, which can improve the overall interest in the game.

Although the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below on the assumption that it does not shift from the normal mode to the special add-on mode, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that may shift from the normal mode to the special add-on mode. may be implemented.

The challenge mode is a game mode in which the game shifts to the AT mode under different transition conditions from the normal mode, and as described above, the frequency of shifting to the AT mode is higher than in the normal mode.
Challenge mode shifts to the initial stage of AT mode when transition condition (5) is satisfied. Here, an example of what corresponds to transition condition (5) is that the number of acquired predetermined points exceeds a predetermined number.
Challenge mode transitions to normal mode when transition condition (3) is satisfied. Here, the transition condition (3) corresponds to, for example, that the challenge mode ends when the predetermined number of points acquired becomes less than or equal to a predetermined number, and the normal mode is determined as the transition destination after the end of the challenge mode.
Challenge mode transitions to normal mode when transition condition (6) is satisfied. Here, what corresponds to transition condition (6) is that, for example, the challenge mode ends when the predetermined number of points earned becomes less than a predetermined number, and a non-advantageous section is determined as the transition destination after the end of the challenge mode. .
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.

AT mode is a game mode in which operation conditions are basically instructed when the above-mentioned push order replay and push order bell are derived, and if you operate according to the instructed operation conditions, it is advantageous in that medals will increase. It is a game mode.
The AT mode includes an initial stage, an AT main stage, and an ending stage.

When transitioning from another game mode to the AT mode, the game first transitions to the initial stage.
The initial stage is a game mode in which the player stays from the time of transition until the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, five 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 game transitions to the AT main stage.

The initial stage determines the difference in the number of medals (the difference between the medals earned and the medals consumed) that will be awarded to the AT main stage to which the player will move later, based on the internal lottery results derived from the games played during the initial stage. This is the period during which
Although the details of the process related to determining the difference number of sheets will be omitted in this embodiment, the configuration is such that, for example, a difference number of 100 sheets is determined on average.
Note that the AT mode of this embodiment exemplifies an AT that is managed by the difference number of sheets as described above (AT of the difference number management method), but instead of this, the operating condition of the correct answer of the pressing order bell is notified. An AT that is managed by the number of games played (AT that uses a navigation number management method) may be used, or an AT that is managed based on the number of games that are played (AT that uses a number of games management method).
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 of sheets counted by the game mode control unit 111 is calculated in the effect display area in the AT mode (especially AT main stage). 62 is desirable.

When the initial stage ends, the process moves to the AT main stage.
The differential number of tickets (duration of stay) awarded to the AT main stage will increase when the differential number determined in the initial stage is awarded, as well as an additional number based on the internal lottery results derived at the AT main stage. It may increase when winning a lottery or when additional processing is performed in the additional special mode described later.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (8), it transitions to the additional specialization mode. Here, an example of what corresponds to the transition condition (8) is that the transition replay described below is satisfied.
The additional specialization mode transitions to the AT main stage when transition condition (9) is satisfied. Here, an example of what corresponds to the transition condition (9) is that the game is played a specified number of times.

When the AT main stage satisfies the transition condition (10), it transitions to the non-advantageous section. Here, an example of what corresponds to the transition condition (10) is that the difference number of sheets given to the AT main stage becomes 0.
The AT main stage transitions to the ending stage when transition condition (11) is satisfied. Here, what corresponds to transition condition (11) is, for example, when it is confirmed that the number of medals acquired in AT mode will exceed 2000 without satisfying transition condition (10) (more precisely, at that point, (The total value of the number of medals acquired in AT mode and the remaining difference number of medals given to AT mode exceeds 2000).

The ending stage transitions to a non-advantageous section when transition condition (12) is satisfied. Here, an example of the transition condition (12) is that the number of medals acquired in the AT mode exceeds 2,400.
As mentioned above, in the ending stage, there is a difference between the number of medals (2000) according to the transfer condition (11) from the transfer source and the number (2400) according to the transfer condition (12) to the transfer destination. This is a gaming mode in which the player has an advantage (the number of balls paid increases) by the difference. Therefore, the transition to the ending stage is of high interest to the players, and the sense of accomplishment that this arouses in the players is extremely high. In the ending stage, in order to further enhance the sense of accomplishment, it is preferable that a special performance (for example, special video playback) that is not performed in other game modes is performed.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, as a result of the addition of the differential number of medals given to the AT main stage in the special add-on mode, the number of medals acquired in the AT mode is 2000, similar to transition condition (11). If it is determined that the transition condition (9) is exceeded, it is preferable to transition to the ending stage, regardless of whether transition condition (9) is satisfied.

The game modes include a normal mode and an advantageous mode (AT mode) that is more advantageous in acquiring 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 There is a second advantageous mode (ending stage) that transitions when (11)) is satisfied and is maintained until the second ending condition (transition condition (12)) is satisfied. I can say that.

Furthermore, the first advantageous mode (AT main stage) is provided with a counting means (gaming mode control unit 111) that counts the updated value (difference number of coins) given to the first advantageous mode (AT main stage), and the first advantageous mode is When becomes a predetermined value (0), it can be said that the first termination condition (transition condition (10)) is satisfied and the process is terminated.
In addition, in this embodiment, since an AT with a differential number management method is adopted, the difference number corresponds to the updated value, but if an AT with a game number management method is adopted, the difference number corresponds to the updated value. The update value may be the number of games, or if an AT based on the navigation number management method is adopted, the update value may be a number that notifies the operating condition of the correct answer for the pressing order bell.

<About transition replay and middle cherry replay>
Next, transition replay and middle cherry replay will be explained.

The transition replay is a replay combination in which "bell symbol - replay symbol - replay symbol" is aligned on line L2, and replay symbols are never aligned on any of lines L1 to L5.
The transition replay is a replay role for transitioning from a gaming state corresponding to AT mode (RT for AT mode) to another gaming state (for example, RT for special add-on mode), and is at least compatible with AT mode. It can be derived in the gaming state. Note that when the transition replay is derived in another gaming state, it is preferable to have a role other than transition to the special add-on mode.
If a transition replay is derived after the right to transition from a gaming state corresponding to the AT mode to another gaming state has arisen, if the stop button 27 is operated according to the correct operation conditions specified in that game, the above-mentioned The combination of symbols stops on the line L2, and the mode shifts to the special add-on mode. On the other hand, if a transition replay is derived when the right to transition from a gaming state corresponding to the AT mode to another gaming state has not occurred, the game is configured so that incorrect operating conditions are instructed. , In such a case, it is difficult to stop the combination of the above symbols.
Here, "the right to shift to a gaming state arises" may correspond to, for example, winning a lottery to shift to that gaming state.

The middle cherry replay is a replay combination in which "cherry symbol - replay symbol - replay symbol" is aligned on the line L2, and the replay symbols are never aligned on any of the lines L1 to L5.
The middle cherry replay is an internal lottery result that becomes an opportunity to add on in AT mode. In this embodiment, when the push order replay including the middle cherry replay is derived, the addition is confirmed regardless of how it is stopped (addition processing is performed with a 100% probability). In addition, the expected value of the difference number of sheets given to the AT main stage in the top-up processing based on the middle cherry replay is the largest compared to other top-up opportunities, and in this embodiment, the top-up processing of 100 or 300 sheets is performed. shall be taken as a thing. Here, whether to set the difference number of sheets in the add-on process to 100 sheets or 300 sheets can be determined by branching at a predetermined probability by the add-on lottery in the game where the middle cherry replay is derived in AT mode, and the probability is The probability of getting 100 pieces is higher than the probability of getting 300 pieces (for example, there is an 80/100 probability that it will be 100 pieces, and a 20/100 probability that it will be 300 pieces).
Note that when the middle cherry replay is derived in another gaming state, it is preferable to play a role other than the AT mode addition process (for example, in the normal mode or challenge mode, the transition to the AT mode is confirmed).
Further, the internal lottery results that serve as an opportunity for addition are not limited to the above-mentioned middle cherry replay, and may include other internal lottery results (for example, weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, chance, etc.).

Next, details of the pull-in control when the transition replay or the middle cherry replay is derived will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 13.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels 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 flow of stopping the reels 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 flow of stopping the reels 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 a case where the stop button 27 is operated under the correct operation conditions when the middle cherry replay is derived (the operation timing is such that the cherry symbol can be pulled into line L2, and the stop button 27L is operated first). It is a figure which shows the flow of a reel stop in.
FIG. 12 shows how to stop the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under incorrect operation conditions (operated at an operation timing that does not allow the cherry symbol to be drawn into line L2) when the middle cherry replay is derived. It is a diagram showing a flow.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the flow of stopping the reels when the stop button 27 is operated under an incorrect operation condition (the stop button 27R is operated first) when the middle cherry replay is derived.

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

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

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

As mentioned above, in the transition replay L, transition replay C, and transition replay R, the manner in which the reels 65 stop (the type of replay combination that is established) changes depending on the order of operation of the stop button 27, but the operation timing (specific symbol (operation of stopping the reel 65 within the pull-in range) does not affect the type of replay combination that is established.

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

As described above, in the middle cherry replay, in addition to the order of operation of the stop buttons 27, the operation timing of the stop button 27C influences the type of replay combination that is established. This is because the cherry symbol on the reel 65L is arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range.

Therefore, in a game where a specific internal lottery result (middle 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 in the pull-in range for line L2). It can be said that when the stop button 27L is operated first), the plurality of reels stop in the first stopping mode (the stopping mode shown in FIG. 11).
Furthermore, in a game in which a specific internal lottery result has been derived by the internal lottery means, when the stop button 27L 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 (for example, , the stopping mode shown in FIG. 12).
The first stop mode is a stop mode in which the derivation of a specific internal lottery result can be recognized (the stop mode in which the cherry symbol stops on line L2), while the second stop mode is a stop mode that allows the derivation of a specific internal lottery result to be recognized. It can be said that this is a stopping mode that is difficult to recognize (a stopping mode in which the cherry symbol does not stop on line L2).

In addition, the first operation condition includes the order of operations for the stop button 27 (operate the stop button 27L first) and the operation timing for a specific reel 65L among the plurality of reels 65 (the cherry symbol is placed on line L2). It can be said that this includes (stopping within the retraction range).

Further, the first stopping mode (the stopping mode shown in FIG. 11) may be stopped in a game where a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) is derived, and when another internal lottery result is derived. The second stopping mode (the stopping mode illustrated in FIG. 12) is a stopping mode in which there is no stopping in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived, and in other games. It can be said that this is a stopping mode in which a game for which an internal lottery result is derived may be stopped.
In this way, it is possible to avoid the first stopping mode that can be stopped only in games for which a specific internal lottery result has been derived, and to avoid the second stopping mode that can be stopped even for games for which other internal lottery results have been derived. Therefore, the derivation of a specific internal lottery result can be kept secret from the player.

<About operation instruction production>
As mentioned above, in the transition replay and the middle cherry replay, the replay combination that is established changes depending on the operating conditions.
Furthermore, depending on the operating conditions, the bell won in the order of pressing (15 coins paid out) is not established, and the bell is spilled (1 coin paid out).
In the AT mode (AT main stage), at least in a game where the internal lottery result described above has been derived, an operation instruction performance is executed that instructs appropriate operation conditions according to the situation.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the display mode of the performance display area 62 when the operation instruction performance is executed. Note that although the same figure shows the mode of operation instruction performance by the performance 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) shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27L, stop button 27C, and stop button 27R.
FIG. 14(b) shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27L, stop button 27R, and stop button 27C.
FIG. 14C shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27C, stop button 27R, and stop button 27L.
FIG. 14(d) shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27C, stop button 27L, and stop button 27R.
FIG. 14E shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27R, stop button 27C, and stop button 27L.
FIG. 14(f) shows a display mode of an operation instruction effect that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27R, stop button 27L, and stop button 27C.
FIG. 14(g) shows a display mode of an operation instruction performance that suggests 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 a game where the transition replay L is derived in the AT mode, as a general rule, the replay symbols can be aligned on line L2 by performing an operation instruction performance in one of the modes shown in FIGS. 14(c) to (f). The structure is designed to prompt players.
On the other hand, in a game where the transition replay L is derived in the AT mode, if the right to transition to the special add-on mode has occurred, the operation instruction performance is performed in either of the modes shown in FIG. 14(a) or (b). By doing so, the player is encouraged to align "bell symbol - replay symbol - replay symbol" on the line L2, and the configuration is such that the transition to the special add-on mode is promoted.

In a game where the transition replay C is derived in the AT mode, in principle, by performing the operation instruction performance in the form of either FIG. 14(a) or (b) or FIG. 14(e) or (f), The configuration is such that the player is encouraged to align the replay symbols on line L2.
On the other hand, in a game where the transition replay C is derived in the AT mode, if the right to transition to the special add-on mode has occurred, the operation instruction performance is performed in either of the modes shown in FIG. 14(c) or (d). By doing so, the player is encouraged to align "bell symbol - replay symbol - replay symbol" on the line L2, and the configuration is such that the transition to the special add-on mode is promoted.

In a game in which the transition replay R is derived in the AT mode, as a general rule, the replay symbols can be aligned on line L2 by performing an operation instruction performance in one of the modes shown in FIGS. 14(a) to (d). The structure is designed to prompt players.
On the other hand, in a game where the transition replay L is derived in the AT mode, if the right to transition to the special add-on mode has occurred, the operation instruction performance is performed in either of the modes shown in FIG. 14(a) or (b). By doing so, the player is encouraged to align "bell symbol - replay symbol - replay symbol" on the line L2, and the configuration is such that the transition to the special add-on mode is promoted.

In a game where the middle cherry replay is derived in the AT mode, the player is instructed to stop the cherry symbol on the line L2 of the reel 65L by performing an operation instruction performance in the manner shown in FIG. 14(g), in principle. It is structured to encourage
On the other hand, in a part of the game where the middle cherry replay is derived in the AT mode, the replay symbols are aligned on line L2 by performing the operation instruction performance in any of the modes shown in FIGS. 14(c) to (f). The structure is such that the player is prompted to do so, and the derivation of the middle cherry replay is kept secret (making it difficult to recognize).
Note that the situation in which the derivation of the middle cherry replay is kept secret will be described later.

<About the operation instruction performance when the middle cherry replay is derived in AT mode>
Next, the operation instruction performance when the middle cherry replay is derived in the AT mode will be explained using FIGS. 15 to 19.
FIG. 15 is a time chart regarding the AT mode.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle cherry replay is derived at timing t1 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(a).
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle cherry replay is derived at timing t2 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(b).
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle cherry replay is derived at timing t3 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(c).
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an effect mode when the middle cherry replay is derived at timing t4 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(d).
Note that the numerical values (0, 2000, 2400) illustrated in the upper part of FIG. 15 indicate the timing when the number of medals acquired in the AT mode reaches the numerical value. In addition, the formula (KM+ZM=1900) shown at the top of FIG. 15 is the timing when the sum of the number displayed on the acquired number display KM and the number displayed on the remaining number display ZM becomes 1900 on the AT main stage. represents.

At the timing t1 shown in the time chart of FIG. 15(a), transition condition (11) is not satisfied even if the difference number added according to the derivation of the middle cherry replay is added (the number of obtained pieces is 2000 pieces). This is the timing at which the middle cherry replay is derived in a situation where the situation does not exceed
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are rotating), an operation instruction performance corresponding to the specific combination is displayed in the performance display area 62 (see FIG. 16(a)).
When the first reel stops (when the stop button 27L is first operated according to the operation instruction performance and the reel 65L stops), the navigation display displayed at the top of the reel 65L disappears, and the reel 65L backs up. The light turns off (see FIG. 16(b)). Here, turning off the backlight of reel 65L when the first reel stops is a control that is executed only when the middle cherry replay is derived, and is an effect that emphasizes that the cherry symbol has stopped on line L2 of reel 65L. It is. Therefore, when the cherry symbol 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 does not go out.
Furthermore, when the third reel stops (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction performance and the last reel 65R stops), it represents the difference in the number of sheets added by the middle cherry replay (in this case, 300 sheets). 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 become 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 row cherry replay is derived, and only with this (regardless of the stopping mode of the reels 65), the player can recognize that the middle row cherry replay is derived. It's 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 updated value (remaining number display ZM) given to the first advantageous mode is updated. It can be said that an update process (a process of adding a difference in the number of sheets) to update the value (display) so as to deviate from a predetermined value (0) may be executed.
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) includes an updated value counted by the counting means (AT main stage A first display (remaining number of sheets display ZM) is displayed that makes it possible to recognize the remaining difference number of sheets given to It can be said that it includes a first effect and a second effect in which a second display (additional sheet number display UM) indicating the result of the update process is displayed on the image display means.

In addition, in a game where a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) is derived, the stop button is operated according to the operation order and operation timing related to the first operation condition (the cherry symbol is stopped in the pull-in range for line L2). When the stop button 27L is operated first at the operation timing), when a specific reel 65L has stopped, the first notification (turning off the backlight of the reel 65L) is performed by the production means, and a plurality of reels 65 have stopped. It can be said that the second notification (the backlight of the reel 65 changes to the predetermined lighting mode RF) is performed at this time.
In addition, when the stop button is operated according to the operation order related to the first operation condition but not according to the operation timing related to the first operation condition (the stop button is operated at the operation timing to stop the cherry symbol in the pull-in range for line L2). It can be said that the first notification is not made when a specific reel 65L stops, and the second notification is made when a plurality of reels 65 stop.

Timing t2 illustrated in the time chart of FIG. 15(b) is the timing when the sum of the number displayed on the acquired number display KM and the number displayed on the remaining number display ZM on the AT main stage is 1900 or less. , is the timing at which the transition condition (11) is satisfied by adding up the difference number of sheets added according to the middle cherry replay derived at that timing.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are rotating), an operation instruction performance corresponding to the specific combination is displayed in the performance display area 62, similar to FIG. 16(a) (FIG. 17 (see (a)).
Then, when the first reel stops (when the stop button 27L is first operated according to the operation instruction performance and the reel 65L stops), the navigation display is displayed at the top of the reel 65L, similar to FIG. 16(b). disappears, and the backlight of the reel 65L also goes out (see FIG. 17(b)).
Furthermore, when the third reel stops (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction performance and the last reel 65R stops), the difference is added by the middle cherry replay, as in FIG. 16(c). After the additional number of sheets display UM indicating the number of sheets (here, 300 sheets) is displayed in the effect display area 62, the remaining number of sheets display ZM is updated (the remaining sheet number display ZM is updated so that the total of the acquired number of sheets display KM and the remaining number of sheets display ZM is 2000). The number display ZM is added), and an ending preview display EY is displayed in the center of the effect display area 62 to foretell that the next game will move to the ending stage. At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 become the predetermined lighting mode RF (see FIG. 17(c)).

In the situation shown in FIG. 17, even if the middle cherry replay is derived, if the difference number of sheets to be added is 100, the transition condition (11) is not satisfied. In other words, at least at the start of the game, it is not certain whether or not to move to the ending stage even if the middle cherry replay is derived from the outside, so it is internally necessary to satisfy the transition condition (11) at the start of the game. Even if it has been determined that the middle cherry replay has been derived, the performance control is such that the fact that the middle cherry replay has been derived is notified in the principle performance form (the performance form shown in FIG. 16).

Timing t3 illustrated in the time chart of FIG. 15(c) is the timing after the sum of the number displayed on the acquired number display KM and the number displayed on the remaining number display ZM exceeds 1900 on the AT main stage. This is the timing at which the transition condition (11) is satisfied by adding up the additional number of differential sheets according to the middle cherry replay derived at that timing.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are rotating), an operation instruction performance that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27R, stop button 27C, and stop button 27L is displayed in the performance 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 performance and the reel 65L stops), the navigation display displayed on the top of the reel 65R disappears (FIG. 18(b)) reference). At this time, the backlight of the reel 65R does not go out.
Furthermore, when the third reel stops (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction performance and the last reel 65L stops), the number of additional coins display UM is not displayed in the performance display area 62, and the remaining number of coins is displayed. 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 the center part of the effect display area 62 shows the transition from the next game to the ending stage. The ending preview display EY will be displayed. At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 do not become the predetermined lighting mode RF (see FIG. 18(c)).

In the situation shown in FIG. 18, even if the middle cherry replay is derived, the transition condition (11) is satisfied regardless of whether the additional number of differential sheets is 100 or 300. In other words, if the player recognizes the derivation of the middle cherry replay, it is certain that the game will move to the ending stage at that point. From the perspective of improving game enjoyment, it is preferable in this situation to keep the transition to the ending stage secret until the third reel stops, so it is internally determined that transition condition (11) is satisfied at the start of the game. Even if the middle cherry replay has been derived, the performance control is such that it is hidden.
In addition, in order to conceal that the middle cherry replay has been derived, in FIG. 18, an operation instruction performance that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27R, stop button 27C, and stop button 27L (operation instruction performance in FIG. 14(e)) 14(c), (d), and (f) as long as the stop button 27L is not the first operation order. It may be replaced with a mode of presentation.

Timing t4 illustrated in the time chart of FIG. 15(d) is the timing at which the middle cherry replay is derived in the ending stage.
At this time, at the start of the game (when all the reels 65 are rotating), an operation instruction performance that prompts the order of operation of the stop button 27R, stop button 27C, and stop button 27L is displayed in the performance display area 62 ( (See FIG. 19(a)).
Then, when the first reel stops (when the stop button 27R is first operated according to the operation instruction performance and the reel 65L stops), the navigation display displayed on the top of the reel 65R disappears (FIG. 19(b)) reference). At this time, the backlight of the reel 65R does not go out.
Furthermore, when the third reel stops (when all the stop buttons 27 are operated according to the operation instruction performance and the last reel 65L stops), the additional coin number display UM is not displayed in the performance display area 62, Since the remaining number display ZM is not displayed in the ending stage, it is not updated (see FIG. 19(c)). At this time, the backlights of all the reels 65 do not become the predetermined lighting mode RF.

In the situation shown in Figure 19, it has already been determined that the ending stage will be maintained until the transition condition (12) is satisfied, so even if the middle cherry replay is derived, the additional lottery itself is regulated. If the player is made aware that the middle cherry replay has been derived, the player may have the impression that he has lost, which may reduce his interest in the game. Therefore, even if the middle cherry replay is derived in this situation, the performance control is such that it is hidden.
Note that the presentation mode of the operation instruction presentation (the presentation shown in FIG. 14E) illustrated in FIG. 19 is illustrated in FIGS. 14C, 14D, and 14F, similar to the explanation of FIG. It may be replaced by the presentation mode.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is used in a game in which the middle cherry replay is derived in the AT main stage, the given difference number is added, and the transition condition (11) to the ending stage is satisfied. , depending on whether the sum of the acquired number of coins display KM and the remaining number of coins display ZM in the game exceeds 1900, the performance control changes whether to announce or hide the derivation of the middle cherry replay.
Here, the difference in the number of sheets added according to the derivation of the middle cherry replay is either 100 sheets or 300 sheets, and the probability of the latter (20/100) is less than the probability of the former (80/100). Therefore, in games where the sum of the acquired number display KM and the remaining number display ZM exceeds 1900 pieces, the frequency at which the middle cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is satisfied is determined by the obtained number display KM and the remaining number display ZM. In a game where the total number of ZMs is 1900 or less, the middle cherry replay is derived and the frequency is lower than the frequency at which transition condition (11) is satisfied.
Note that in this embodiment, even if the middle cherry replay is derived and satisfies the transition condition (11), the operation instruction performance is executed in a manner that prompts its stop (the case illustrated in FIG. 17). Although it has been explained that there is a case, it is not necessary that this case exists. That is, when the middle cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is satisfied, the operation instruction performance is always performed in a manner that conceals the middle cherry replay, and the operation instruction performance that prompts the stop of the middle cherry replay is performed. It may be something that is never done.

In addition, during the stay period of the ending stage, the performance control is such that the derivation of the middle cherry replay is always kept secret (the derivation of the middle cherry replay is not actively announced). This period is a period in which no add-on processing is carried out, and if the player recognizes that the middle-tier cherry replay, which is guaranteed to be an add-on on the AT main stage, may give the impression of a loss, The derivation is kept confidential.
In addition, in this embodiment, although the derivation of the middle cherry replay is always kept secret in the ending stage, the derivation of the middle cherry replay may exceptionally be actively announced during a part of the stay period. It's okay. However, in view of the above-mentioned purpose, it is preferable that the frequency of actively announcing the derivation of the middle cherry replay in the ending stage is limited (less) than the frequency of concealing the derivation.

Therefore, by deriving a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) in the first advantageous mode (AT main stage), the first case (e.g. , cases illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18), and in the first case, the frequency at which the effect prompting the first operation condition by the effect means (the operation instruction effect illustrated in FIG. 14(g)) is executed is: In the first case, it can be said that the frequency is lower or zero compared to the frequency at which the performance that prompts the second operation condition by the performance means (the operation instruction performance shown in FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f)) is performed. .
In addition, when a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) is derived in the second advantageous mode (ending stage), the presentation means prompts the first operation condition (FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f)). It can be said that the frequency with which the effect shown in the figure is executed is lower or zero compared to the frequency with which the effect that prompts the second operating condition by the effect means (the effect illustrated in FIG. 14(g)) is executed. .
The transition to the ending stage and the special performances that take place during the stay are important interests for players, and the internal lottery results derived at that time (the derivation of the middle cherry replay) are relatively important. I can't say that. Therefore, on this occasion, by suppressing the production that prompts the first operation condition that is a stop mode in which a specific internal lottery result can be recognized, the player's attention can be focused on the ending stage, and the player's interest in the game can be increased. It is possible to improve the

In addition, in this embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the cherry symbol stops on the line L2 of the reel 65L when the stop button 27L is operated for the first time when the middle cherry replay is derived, so the middle cherry replay is In order to conceal the derivation of , we decided to perform an operation instruction effect that prompts the user to operate the stop button 27C or the stop button 27R first. However, if the middle cherry replay is such that when the stop button 27 is operated by reverse pressing (the stop button 27R is stopped first), the cherry symbol stops on the line L2 of the reel 65L, In order to conceal the derivation of the middle cherry replay, an operation instruction effect may be executed that prompts the user to operate the stop button 27L or the stop button 27C first.
Further, in this embodiment, the middle cherry replay is exemplified as a winning combination corresponding to the "specific internal lottery result" according to the present invention, but it may be replaced with other winning combinations. At this time, not only the replay winning combination but also the winning winning combination (for example, the winning winning combination that changes between the cherry winning combination and the bell winning combination depending on the operating conditions) may be treated as equivalent to a "specific internal lottery result."

As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the middle cherry replay is derived in the AT main stage and the given differential number of coins is added, the transition condition (11) to the ending stage is not satisfied. In principle, the performance control is to notify the derivation of the middle cherry replay. This is because the derivation of the middle cherry replay is an opportunity to add the difference number of coins given to the AT main stage, and proactively informing it will contribute to improving the interest in the game.
Note that in this embodiment, when the middle cherry replay is derived and the transition condition (11) is not satisfied, the derivation is not concealed, but there may be a case where the derivation is concealed. However, in view of the above effects, when concealing the derivation of the middle cherry replay, it is preferable that the derivation is more limited than when the derivation is announced.

Therefore, by deriving a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) in the first advantageous mode (AT main stage), a second case where the predetermined transition condition (transition condition (11)) is not satisfied (for example, , the case illustrated in FIG. 16), and in the second case, the frequency at which the effect prompting the first operation condition (the operation instruction effect illustrated in FIG. 14(g)) is performed by the effect means is higher than the second In this case, it can be said that the frequency is higher than the frequency at which the performance that prompts the second operation condition by the performance means (the operation instruction performance shown in FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f)) is performed.

As is clear from comparing Figures 16 and 18, when the derivation of the middle cherry replay is concealed to emphasize the transition to the ending stage, compared to the case where the derivation of the middle cherry replay is announced, the additional It is preferable to suppress the performance mode of the corresponding performance (performance related to the update process).
In other words, in the second case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16), the effect related to the update process (the display of the additional sheet number display UM and the update of the remaining sheet number display ZM) is 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), the effect related to the transition to the second advantageous mode (display of the ending preview display EY) is executed by the effect means, and the update process It can be said that the effect related to the above is not executed or the effect mode of the effect is suppressed compared to the first case.
In this embodiment, the effect related to the update process is suppressed because the second effect (display of the additional number of sheets display UM) and the first effect (update of the remaining number of sheets display ZM) executed in the second case are 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 that makes it possible to recognize that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied ( The remaining number display ZM is updated so that the total value of the acquired number display KM and the remaining number display ZM becomes 2000.

As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 16 and FIG. In this case, it is preferable that the effect using the backlight of the reels 65 is also not performed.
In other words, in the first case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 18), the stop button 27 is operated, the first notification (the backlight turns off to notify that the cherry symbol has stopped in the middle of the reel 65L) and the second notification (the backlight of all reels 65 becomes the predetermined lighting mode RF) ) is preferably not performed.

Note that the manner in which the effect related to the update process described in this embodiment is suppressed is one specific example, and the effect may be performed in other suppressed manners. For example, when an add-on occurs, the effect may be performed in a suppressing manner, such as displaying the add-on number display UM smaller than usual, or muting the sound effect corresponding to the add-on process. .

<About displaying the history of specific roles>
Next, the history display of the specific combination will be explained using FIG. 20.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a history display of a specific combination displayed in the effect display area 62.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a history of specific winning combinations derived by the internal lottery unit 120 by operating the menu selection button 24 when a game is not being played (when the reels 65 are not rotating). By displaying the display in the performance display area 62, the player can check the history of the specific combination derived during the game.
Note that this history display is to display the history of the specific combination stored by the sub-integration unit 210.
As shown in FIG. 20, the specific combinations displayed in the effect display area 62 in this embodiment include chance, watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle cherry replay (middle cherry in the notation in FIG. 20). . The history display of the specific winning combination shows the number of times each winning combination has been derived.

Here, in the case where the middle cherry replay is actively notified as described using FIG. 16, it is preferable that it is counted as the history of the specific combination and the number of derivations displayed in the effect display area 62 is added.
On the other hand, in the case where the middle cherry replay is hidden as explained using FIG. 18, it is preferable that it not be counted as the history of the specific combination, and of course, it is preferable that the number of derivations displayed in the effect display area 62 is also not added. . This is because, even after finishing the game, the player is not allowed to confirm that the middle cherry replay has been derived in the corresponding game.
Note that in this embodiment, since replays are not included in the history display, the derivation of the middle cherry replay is not counted (not stored as history), but if replays are included in the history display, Instead, it is appropriate to record the stopped replay in the history.

If the above-mentioned contents are summarized, it can be said that the present invention is equipped with a history means (sub-integration section 210) that stores the history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means.
In the second case (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16), it is stored in the history means that a specific internal lottery result (middle cherry replay) has been derived, while in the first case (for example, In the case illustrated in FIG. 18), it is not stored in the history means that a specific internal lottery result has been derived, or that an internal lottery result (for example, replay) that is different from the specific internal lottery result has been derived. can be said to be stored in the history means.

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

<Additional notes>
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 accepting an operation that triggers the stopping of the rotating reels, and a game mode A gaming machine comprising: a game mode management means for managing the internal lottery results; an internal lottery means for deriving one internal lottery result from a plurality of types of internal lottery results by lottery; a performance means; and a performance control means for controlling the performance means. The game mode includes a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in acquiring game media than the normal mode, and the advantageous mode is configured such that the first end condition is met after transition. A first advantageous mode that is maintained until the first advantageous mode is satisfied, and a transition that occurs when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without satisfying the first termination condition in the first advantageous mode, and a second advantageous mode after the transition. and a second advantageous mode that is maintained until the end condition is satisfied, and when the stop button is operated according to the first operating condition in a game in which a specific internal lottery result is derived by the internal lottery means, the 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 operating condition different from the first operating condition. When the reels are stopped in a second stopping manner, the first stopping manner is a stopping manner in which derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized, while the second stopping manner is a stopping manner in which the derivation of the specific internal lottery result can be recognized. 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 in which the predetermined transition condition is satisfied by deriving the specific internal lottery result in the first advantageous mode. , the frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operating condition is performed by the performance means in the first case is the frequency with which the performance that prompts the second operation condition is performed by the performance 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 in which the specific internal lottery result is derived in the first advantageous mode, and the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied, and in the second case, the effecting means The game according to (1), wherein the frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operating condition is performed is higher than the frequency at which the performance that prompts the second operating condition is performed by the performance means in the second case. Machine.
(3) A counting means is provided for counting an updated value given to the first advantageous mode, and the first end condition is satisfied when the given updated value reaches a predetermined value. The update value given to the first advantageous mode is changed to the predetermined value based on the internal lottery result by the internal lottery means performed during the stay in the first advantageous mode. There are cases where an update process is executed to deviate from the value, and in the second case, the effect related to the update process may be executed by the effect means, while in the first case, 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 presentation means includes an image display means, and the image display means in the first advantageous mode includes a first display that makes it possible to recognize the updated value counted by the counting means. The effects that are displayed and 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 that shows the result of the update process that is displayed on the image display means. 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. According to (3), the first effect is executed without being executed, and the first display updated by the first effect becomes a display mode that makes it 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 result has been derived. On the other hand, in the first case, it is not stored in the history means that the specific internal lottery result was derived, or that an internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result was 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 order for the stop button and an operation timing for a specific reel among the plurality of reels, and the game in which the specific internal lottery result is derived. In the above, when the stop button is operated according to the operation order and operation timing related to the first operation condition, the first notification is performed when the specific reel stops, and the first notification is performed when the plurality of reels stop. When a second notification is given and the stop button is operated according to the operation order according to the first operation condition and without following the operation timing according to the first operation condition, the specific reel stops. when the first notification is not made, the second notification is made when the plurality of reels stop, and when the stop button is operated in accordance with the second operation condition in the first case, the second notification is made when the plurality of reels stop. 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 Acquired number display LED
25d Instruction display LED
25e Replay display LED
25f Game start display LED
25g input ready display LED
25h advantageous section display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 27a Stop possible display LED
31 Medal slot 32 Payment button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal output port 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decorative LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker ports 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decorative 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 Determination 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 Input medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Storage medal passage 60 Gaming machine main body 62 Production display area 63 Production 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 96 Hinge part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 100 Main board 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 Game state control section 111 Game mode control section 120 Internal lottery section 130 Role flag setting section 140 Rotation control section 150 Display symbol determination section 160 Command generation section 170 External output section 200 Sub-board 210 Sub-integration section 220 Production display section 230 Audio Output section 240 LED light emitting section L1 to L5 line

Claims (1)

Multiple reels showing multiple types of symbols,
a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting an operation that triggers a stop of the rotating reel;
a 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;
Direction means and
performance control means for controlling the performance means;
history means for storing a history of internal lottery results derived by the internal lottery means;
A gaming machine comprising:
The game mode includes a normal mode and an advantageous mode that is more advantageous in acquiring game media than the normal mode,
The advantageous mode is
a first advantageous mode that is maintained after transition until the first termination condition is satisfied;
A second advantageous mode that transitions when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied without satisfying the first termination condition in the first advantageous mode, and is maintained from the transition until the second termination condition is satisfied. mode and
There is,
When the stop button is operated according to a first operating condition in a game in which a specific internal lottery result has been derived by the internal lottery means, the plurality of reels stop in a first stop mode,
In a game in which the specific internal lottery result has been derived by the internal lottery means, when the stop button is operated according to a second operating condition different from the first operating condition, the plurality of reels are set in a second stop mode. Stop at
The first stopping mode is a stopping mode that makes it possible to recognize the derivation of the specific internal lottery result, while the second stopping mode is a stopping mode that makes it difficult to recognize the derivation of the specific internal lottery result,
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 in which the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied due to the specific internal lottery result being derived in the first advantageous mode;
The frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operating condition is performed by the performance means in the first case is the frequency at which the performance that prompts the second operation condition is performed by the performance means in the first case. is lower or zero compared to
The frequency at which the performance that prompts the first operating condition is performed by the performance means in the second case is the frequency at which the performance that prompts the second operation condition is performed by the performance means in the second case. higher than
In the second case, it is stored in the history means 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 was derived, or the history means stores that the internal lottery result different from the specific internal lottery result was derived. is stored in
A gaming machine characterized by:

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