JP7348632B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Slot machines have been known as gaming machines in the past, which include a plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface. In a slot machine, when a game starts, the reels start rotating and an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table. Furthermore, when the reels stop, symbol combinations corresponding to winning combinations won in the internal lottery are displayed on multiple reels, and when this winning combination becomes a prize, processing corresponding to the won winning combination, such as medals, is performed. A medal payout process for paying out (gaming media), a replay process for making it possible to play the game again without consuming new medals, etc. are performed.

Further, a slot machine is known that provides notification (navigation effect: auxiliary effect) regarding the order of operation (stroke order) of stop buttons. This type of slot machine is provided with an AT performance state (assist time performance state) as a performance state in which navigation performance can be executed. In the AT performance state, as a result of the internal lottery, if the winning or non-winning of a specific role changes depending on the batting order, and if the profit obtained by the player differs depending on the batting order, the navigation performance is used to select a batting order that is advantageous for the player. It is known to make announcements. In addition, in the AT performance state, if the internal lottery results in a predetermined result in which the player obtains the same profit regardless of the batting order, the navigation performance will indicate that the player can operate in any batting order. It is known to display a "!" at the position corresponding to each stop button on the display.

Furthermore, some slot machines that provide navigation effects use different navigation images depending on the type of winning combination, the state of the gaming machine, and the like. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, navigation images include a small navigation image, a large navigation image, a round frame image, a square frame image, and the like.

Navigation performance is usually performed based on a command (navigation performance command) that instructs what kind of navigation performance (notification) to perform. Such navigation performance commands are prepared in advance in the storage means inside the slot machine, along with information on which commands to send in which cases. Then, triggered by the operation of the start lever or each stop button, a navigation performance command is sent to a means for controlling a performance device such as a liquid crystal display (device management means to be described later), and the navigation performance command is responded to. The effect is now executed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-202203

By the way, in order to realize a variety of navigation effects, it is necessary to prepare different navigation effect commands depending on the internal lottery results, the state of the gaming machine, the order of operations (stroke order) for the stop buttons, etc. For this reason, the number of navigation performance commands becomes enormous, which may lead to a decrease in development efficiency and a pressure on memory capacity.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the number of commands related to navigation effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination;
a prize determining means for determining a prize winning combination based on a stopping state of the plurality of reels;
a start operation means for detecting a start operation for starting a game;
a plurality of stop operation means for detecting a stop operation that stops rotation of the reel;
and a production control means for controlling notification regarding the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means,
The performance control means is
A state in which, when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, a command prepared in advance in a storage means is transmitted as instruction information regarding the notification based on operations on the start operation means and the plurality of stop operation means. management means and
device management means for causing the production device to make the notification based on the command;
The number of commands prepared as the commands to be sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations is , the number of commands is smaller than the number of commands prepared as the commands to be transmitted when the result is a predetermined result in which the player can obtain different profits depending on the order of operations.

In the present invention, the number of commands to be transmitted when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operation (batting order) of the stop operation means is determined by the stop operation means. The number of commands is smaller than the number of commands that would be sent if the result was a predetermined result in which the player could obtain different profits depending on the order of operations (batting order). In this way, among the commands for notifying the order of operation of the stop operation means (navigation effect), this command is used when the result of the internal lottery is one in which the player can obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operation. By reducing the number of commands used, we succeeded in reducing the number of commands related to navigation effects. On the other hand, among the commands for providing notification (navigation effect) regarding the order of operation of the stop operation means, it is used when the result of the internal lottery is a result that allows the player to obtain different profits depending on the order of operation. By increasing the number of commands, we have succeeded in realizing a variety of navigation effects.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination;
a prize determining means for determining a prize winning combination based on a stopping state of the plurality of reels;
a start operation means for detecting a start operation for starting a game;
a plurality of stop operation means for detecting a stop operation that stops rotation of the reel;
and a production control means for controlling notification regarding the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means,
The performance control means is
A state in which, when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, a command prepared in advance in a storage means is transmitted as instruction information regarding the notification based on operations on the start operation means and the plurality of stop operation means. management means and
device management means for causing the production device to make the notification based on the command;
Regarding the command that is sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations, the command is transmitted based on the first stop operation after the plurality of reels start rotating. The number of commands prepared as the commands to be transmitted is smaller than the number of commands prepared as the commands to be transmitted based on the second stop operation.

In the present invention, among the commands that are sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations (batting order), the command is sent based on the first stop operation. The number of commands prepared as commands to be transmitted is smaller than the number of commands prepared as commands to be transmitted based on the second stop operation. In this way, by providing a different number of commands for each stop operation, we have succeeded in reducing the number of commands while making it possible to realize a variety of navigation effects.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of commands related to navigation effects can be reduced.

1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the same gaming machine. It is a figure for explaining an internal lottery table in the same way. It is a figure for explaining the winning aspect of the small winning combination. It is a diagram for explaining the payout of the small winning combination. It is a state transition diagram of the game state. It is a state transition diagram of the same game section and performance state. It is a figure which shows the navigation production command sent when winning a winning combination. It is a diagram showing a navigation performance command sent when a winning combination regardless of batting order is won. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a navigation effect on the display device. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the layer structure of the same. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the navigation and layers. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a navigation effect on the display device.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment will be described using an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine, which is one type of gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to slot machines, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. may be done.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine (gaming machine) 10 of the present invention includes a box-shaped housing 11 that is open on the front side that faces the player, and the front opening of the housing 11 that can be opened and closed. A front door 12 is provided. The housing 11 houses a reel unit including a rotatable first reel 20a, second reel 20b, and third reel 20c, a hopper device for dispensing medals, and the like. Further, the front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b, and each of the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 11.

The upper door 12a is provided with a display device 13, a display device such as a speaker 14, and a display window 16. The display device 13 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays images (moving images, still images) for various effects. Further, the speaker 14 outputs various sounds for presentation (music, sound effects, voices, etc.). Note that in addition to the display device 13 and the speaker 14, the display device 13 and the speaker 14 may include a lighting device such as a lamp (LED), a movable accessory that can be operated by an actuator, etc.

At the back of the display window 16, a part of the reel unit is arranged so as to be visible from outside the display window 16. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a row on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c (see FIG. 13), and when each reel 20a to 20c stops, three symbols per reel (upper row symbols) are displayed through the display window 16. , middle pattern, and bottom pattern) are displayed. In addition, the display window 16 is provided with upper, middle, and lower display positions for visually recognizing the symbols of each reel 20a to 20c, and an effective line is set by a combination of display positions of each reel 20a to 20c. has been done. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an active line is formed by the middle stage of the first reel 20a, the middle stage of the second reel 20b, and the middle stage of the third reel 20c. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game (regular number) is set to 3, and when the specified number of medals is inserted, the active line is activated. Ru.

In the slot machine 10, each of the reels 20a to 20c starts rotating with the start of the game, and an internal lottery is executed to determine whether one of the winning combinations wins or loses. Next, when the reels 20a to 20c stop and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery is displayed on the active line, this winning combination becomes a prize, and the process corresponding to the winning combination (winning processing) is executed.

Below the display window 16, a game information display section 17 and an advantageous section display 18 are provided. The game information display section 17 is comprised of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and error information. Further, the advantageous section indicator 18 has an LED, and by lighting and extinguishing the LED, it is notified whether or not the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section.

The lower door 12b includes a medal slot 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 23 for betting credited medals, and a rotating start lever (start operating means) 24 that is operated when starting a game. There are provided stop buttons (stop operation means) 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the reels, a payout port 27 for paying out medals by a hopper device, and a medal receiving tray 28 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 27. Furthermore, a medal sensor 29 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the back of the medal slot 22 to detect passage of medals inserted from the medal slot 22.

In the slot machine 10, when medals are inserted into the medal slot 22 or when the bet button 23 is operated and a prescribed number of medals are bet, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled. Furthermore, when the activated start lever 24 is operated, the game is started. When the game starts, each of the reels 20a to 20c starts rotating, and when the rotational speed of each reel 20a to 20c reaches a constant speed and becomes steady rotation, the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled. Further, when the enabled stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, each reel 20a to 20c corresponding to the operated stop button 26a to 26c is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the slot machine 10, a main control board (main control device) 31 and a sub-control board (sub-control device) 32 are provided. The main control board 31 receives input signals from input means such as the bet button 23, the start lever 24, the stop buttons 26a to 26c, and the medal sensor 29, performs various calculations to execute the game, and uses the calculation results as input signals. Based on this, output means such as a reel unit and a hopper device are controlled. Further, the sub-control board 32 receives signals sent from the main control board 31, performs various calculations for performing effects, and controls the display device 13, speaker 14, etc. for effects based on the calculation results. Controls the device.

In addition, the main control board 31 and the sub-control board 32 are electrically connected, and various information (signals) such as information indicating the gaming status can be transmitted from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32. However, information cannot be transmitted from the sub control board 32 to the main control board 31.
In addition, the functions of each board such as the main control board 31 and the sub-control board 32 are preset in hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ICs, or information storage media such as ROM and RAM, and ROM, etc. This is realized by software consisting of a predetermined stored program.

The main control board 31 includes an input reception means 40, a random number generation means 41, an internal lottery means 42 that performs an internal lottery to determine the validity of a winning combination, a reel control means 43 that controls the rotation of the reels, and all reels. winning determination means 44 that determines whether a winning combination has been won when the winning combination is stopped; payout control means 45; setting change means 47; initialization means 48; game state control means 49; and instruction function control. It includes a means 51, an effect main control means 52, and a storage means 60. Furthermore, the storage means 60 includes a ROM and a RAM.
Further, the sub-control board 32 includes an effect sub-control means 70 and a sub-side storage means 72. Further, the sub-side storage means 72 includes a ROM and a RAM.

In addition, the effect main control means 52 and the effect sub control means 70 constitute the effect control means 100. The performance main control means 52 determines whether or not to perform the navigation performance based on the gaming state, the performance state, and the like. Further, the performance sub-control means 70 uses the information regarding the game state and performance status transmitted from the performance main control means 52, or the performance information stored in the sub-side storage means 72, based on the determination of whether or not to perform the navigation performance. The data is used to control the production equipment. Note that the control performed by the production main control means 52 described in this embodiment may be performed by the production sub control means 70, and the control performed by the production sub control means 70 may be performed by the production main control means 52.

The input receiving means 40 accepts the input of medals for each game, and performs a process of validating the game start operation on the start lever 24 based on the input of a specified number of medals. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 22, the medal sensor 29 detects the medal, and the input receiving means 40 puts the inserted medals into the inserted state (up to a specified number). Bet status). Furthermore, when the bet button 23 is pressed with medals credited, the input accepting means 40 sets the credited medals to the input state up to a specified number. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first pressing operation on the start lever 24, which is activated based on the insertion of a specified number of medals, is accepted as a game start operation, and the reels 20a to 20c are activated based on this operation. As soon as the rotation starts, a lottery such as an internal lottery is held.

In addition, the input accepting means 40 controls the medals owned by the player not to be newly set in the input state in the next game after the game in which the replay has won a prize. Specifically, if the replay won in the previous game, even if a medal is inserted into the medal slot 22 while accepting medal insertion, the inserted medal is not set to the inserted state. The inserted medals are credited up to the upper limit number of credits (for example, 50 medals). Further, the operation on the bet button 23 is not accepted in the state where the insertion of medals is accepted, so that even if the bet button 23 is pressed, the credited medals are not set to the inserted state.

The random number generation means 41 generates random numbers for lottery. The random number value can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numbers so as to cycle through a predetermined count range). Note that in this embodiment, "random numbers" include not only values that occur randomly in a mathematical sense, but also numbers that are actually generated regularly because the timing of their acquisition is irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery using an internal lottery table based on the activation of the activated start lever 24 (ie, game start).
The internal lottery table is a table in which various winning combinations and losses, including small winning combinations, replays, and bonuses, are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). A plurality of them are stored in the internal lottery table storage area 61 provided in the ROM of the storage means 60. Specifically, the gaming machine of this embodiment has a plurality of internal lottery tables including three types of internal lottery tables, internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 3, as shown in FIG. The internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and set value and performs an internal lottery.
Note that a small winning combination is a winning combination in which, by winning a prize, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the winning small winning combination. Furthermore, a replay is a winning combination that allows you to play the game again without consuming new medals. When the replay wins, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled without using the player's medals, and the game becomes ready to be started by operating the start lever 24.

In the internal lottery, a random number value for the lottery is obtained from the random number generation means 41, this random number value is checked against the internal lottery table to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won, and the winning combination corresponding to the random number value is determined. The role will be won. In addition, each random number value is associated with one winning combination and with a plurality of winning combinations. Therefore, there are cases in which a single winning combination is won and cases in which multiple winning combinations are won through the internal lottery.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the small winnings include normal Bell A, Bell B, Bell C, special small winning A1, special small winning A2, special small winning A3, special small winning A4, special small winning B, weak cherry, Strong cherries and watermelons are prepared, and the winning modes for small roles in which multiple types of small roles are won overlappingly are batting order bell (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8: first winning mode) and JAC1 (second winning mode). Winning mode) and JAC2 are set.

To explain batting order bells in detail with reference to FIG. 4, batting order bells 1 to 4 are bell A, bell B, and special small roles A1 to special small roles, as shown in FIG. 4(a). This shows that any one of A4 and the special small winning combination B can be won at the same time. In this way, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, Bell A, Bell B, and two types of special small winning combinations are won overlappingly in batting order Bell 1 to Batting Order Bell 4, and Bell A and Bell B are won overlappingly. The combinations of the two types of special small winning combinations are different. Also, batting order bell 5 to batting order bell 8 are, as shown in FIG. This indicates that the candidate will be elected twice. In this way, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, Bell A, Bell C, and two types of special small winning combinations are won over and over again in batting order Bell 5 to Batting Order Bell 8, and Bell A and Bell C are won overlappingly. The combinations of the two types of special small winning combinations are different.

Further, to explain JAC in detail with reference to FIG. 4, JAC1, as shown in FIG. 4(b), has Bell A, Bell B, Bell C, special small role B, watermelon, This shows that weak cherries and strong cherries can be won at the same time. Further, JAC2 indicates that the special small winning combinations A1 to A4, the special small winning combination B, and the bell A are won in duplicate, as shown in FIG. 4(b).

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning a small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. Furthermore, the replay winning probabilities are the same for internal lottery tables 1 to 3. Further, in the internal lottery table 3, small winning combinations are won in a manner different from that in the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. In the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2, Bell B and Bell C are won without duplication by batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8, and in the internal lottery table 3, Bell B and Bell C are won by JAC1. Bell C can be won multiple times.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table 1, the big bonus is set as a lottery target, but the internal lottery table 2 and the internal lottery table 3 In this case, the big bonus is excluded from the lottery.
In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is assumed that the bonus is an accessory continuous activation device related to the so-called first-class special accessory, but it is assumed that the bonus is an accessory continuous activation device related to the first-class special accessory or the second-class special accessory. It may also be a continuous operation device or the like. Further, the bonus is not limited to one type, and a plurality of bonuses may be included.

Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the replay and bonus are set so that each player can win independently, but it may be set that the replay and bonus can be won in duplicate. For example, a case may be set in which a replay and a bonus are won overlappingly, a case where a small role and a bonus are won overlappingly, a case where a plurality of types of replays are won overlappingly, etc.

The internal lottery means 42 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery from a non-winning state (off state) to a winning state (on state). Furthermore, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations are set from a non-winning state to a winning state. Further, the winning flag setting information is stored in a winning flag storage area 62 provided in the RAM 60a of the storage means 60.

In addition, there are two types of winning flags: a winning flag (carry-over flag) that allows the winning status to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a non-winning flag that does not carry over the winning status to subsequent games regardless of whether or not the winning flag is won. There is a winning flag (non-carry-over flag) that is reset. A role that can be associated with a carryover flag is a big bonus. Furthermore, the winnings associated with the non-carryover flag include small winnings and replays. For example, when a big bonus is won in an internal lottery, the internal lottery means 42 carries over the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus until the big bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of small winning combinations and replays even in games where the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over. In other words, in a game where the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the winning flag of the already won big bonus and the winning state of the small role or replay won in the internal lottery are The winning flag and the winning flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations are set in a winning state.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning a winning combination differs depending on the six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6. Specifically, when the settings are changed, the internal lottery table group consisting of internal lottery tables 1 to 3 is changed to the internal lottery table group associated with each setting, and depending on the settings, the internal lottery table group consisting of internal lottery tables 1 to 3 is changed to the internal lottery table group that is associated with each setting. , the internal lottery tables are changed to groups with different bonus winning probabilities.

The setting change means 47 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage area 63 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Specifically, a setting change key is inserted into a setting change key cylinder provided inside the slot machine 10, and the setting change key (setting change key cylinder) is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the initial position before the slot machine 10 is opened. When the machine 10 is powered on, the setting change means 47 starts the slot machine 10 in a setting change mode. The setting value can be selected from 6 levels of setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and an internal lottery is performed so that the expected value of the ball output rate increases in order from setting 1 to setting 6. The probability of winning is now changing. Each time the setting change button provided inside the slot machine 10 is pressed in the setting change mode, the setting change means 47 changes the settings in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 →... setting 6 → setting 1 →... When the set value is changed and the start lever 24 is pressed, the set value is confirmed and the determined set value is stored in the set value storage area 63. Furthermore, by returning the setting change key inserted into the setting change key cylinder to its initial position, it is possible to shift from the setting change mode to the game mode.
In this embodiment, the height of the setting values is expressed in the order of setting 1 < setting 2 < setting 3 < setting 4 < setting 5 < setting 6.

Furthermore, when the power is turned on with the setting change key cylinder in the initial position, the slot machine 10 is started in a gaming mode. In the game machine of this embodiment, in the game mode, you can play games, but you cannot change the setting values, and in the setting change mode, you can change the setting values, but you cannot play games. It is now impossible to do so.

The initialization means 48 performs an initialization process to initialize at least part of the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 when the set value is changed. Specifically, when the setting value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs processing to return the gaming state, gaming section, and performance state to the initial state, which will be described later. In other words, when the set value is changed, the gaming state becomes the normal state, the gaming section becomes the non-advantageous section, the performance state becomes the normal performance state, and these states are the same as when the power was first turned on after leaving the factory. state. Further, in the initialization process, the initialization means 48 also initializes information regarding effects stored in the RAM of the storage means 60. Further, the sub control board 32 is also equipped with an initialization means (not shown), and when a signal indicating that the setting value has been changed is transmitted from the main control board 31, the initialization means of the sub control board 32 is The information regarding the performance stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72 is initialized.
Note that even if the set value is changed, the game state, game section, and performance state may not be returned to the initial state.

The reel control means 43 starts the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c in response to the activation of the activated start lever 24 under the control of the main control board 31 (i.e., game start), and activates the reels 20a to 20c. When the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is controlled to stop.

That is, each time each of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is operated, the reel control means 43 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operated button among the first reel 20a to third reel 20c. , performs control to stop the reel at the determined stop position. In the slot machine 10, when the stop button 26a is operated, the rotation of the first reel 20a is stopped, and when the stop button 26b is operated, the rotation of the second reel 20b is stopped, and the stop button 26c is operated. Then, the rotation of the third reel 20c is stopped. Therefore, the order in which the first reel 20a to third reel 20c are stopped changes depending on the order in which the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated.

In the following, regarding the order of stop operations (operation order of stop buttons 26a to 26c), the order of a group of stop operations in which all of the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated is referred to as a "batting order". Also, among the stop operations that make up the batting order, the first stop operation performed is the "first stop operation," the second stop operation is the "second stop operation," and the third stop operation is the "third stop operation." ”.

In addition, below, the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the rotating reels in the order of the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c will be referred to as "batting order 1", and the operations of the first reel 20a, the third reel 20c, and the The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c to stop the rotating reels in the order of the second reel 20c, the second reel 20b, and the second reel 20b is defined as "batting order 2", and the rotating reels are stopped in the order of the second reel 20b, the first reel 20a, and the third reel 20c. The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c is defined as "batting order 3", and the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c, which stops the rotating reels in the order of second reel 20b, third reel 20c, and first reel 20a, is "batting order 4". '', and the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c to stop the rotating reels in the order of the third reel 20c, the first reel 20a, and the second reel 20b is set as ``batting order 5'', and the third reel 20c, the second reel 20b, The operations of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the rotating reels in the order of the first reel 20a are referred to as "batting order 6."

In the stop control when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel control means 43 stops each reel 20a to 20c so that the winning combination whose winning flag is set to the winning state is won. Specifically, when the winning flag of one winning combination is set to the winning state, each reel 20a to 20c is controlled to stop so that this winning combination wins a prize. In addition, in a state where the winning flags of multiple winning combinations are set to the winning state, each reel 20a to 20c is stopped so that a predetermined winning combination wins according to the priority order determined for each winning combination. let In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of "Replay>Small win>Bonus." Then, the reel control means 43 controls the reel 20a so that the symbols constituting the winning form of the combination with a high priority are displayed on the active line in priority to the symbols forming the winning form of the winning combination with a low priority. ~Stop 20c.

In addition, when multiple types of small roles are won in an internal lottery, the priority order for the stop position candidates is determined by determining the priority order according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, and by determining the priority order in advance for the small role. There are cases in which the priority order is determined according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined payout. When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, priority is given to stop positions that have a larger number of symbol combinations that represent winning forms that can be displayed on the active line. A priority order is determined for each stop position candidate so that the order becomes higher. When determining the priority order for stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, select a stop that increases the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the minor role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line. The priority order for each stop position candidate is determined so that the position (stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) has a higher priority. However, when determining the priority order of stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, if multiple small roles with the same payout are won, the stop position where each small role can be won is determined. The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

Further, a correct batting order and a specific batting order are set for batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8, respectively, and an order different from either the correct batting order or the specific batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order. In particular, in this embodiment, the reel to be stopped first is the same in the correct batting order and the specific batting order, and the reel to be stopped second is determined to be in the correct batting order and in the case in which it is determined to be in the specific batting order. It is now branched into . If any batting order bell is won and the type of stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order and specific batting order, the number of medals paid out will be the highest for the reel that stops first. The priority is determined so that the candidate stop position with the highest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line has the highest priority. The priority order is determined so that the stop position candidate with the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed above has the highest priority order. In addition, if any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in an incorrect batting order, priority is given to the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combination that constitutes the most winning forms. Priority is determined so that the ranking is the highest.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in a specific batting order, the priority order of the stop position candidates that can win the bell A is changed. The priority order is determined so that the priority is the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the game is played so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win Bell B or Bell C is the highest. When the ranking is determined and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority of the stop position candidate that can win special small winnings A1 to A4 and special small winnings B is highest. Priority is required to ensure that

Also, if you win JAC1, you can win Bell B or Bell C no matter which batting order you play, and if you win JAC2, you can win Bell A no matter which batting order you play. It is now possible to win a prize.

The winning determination means 44 is activated when the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, and determines whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the manner in which the reels 20a to 20c are stopped. Specifically, the symbol combinations displayed (stopped) on the active line by stopping the reels 20a to 20c are checked against the winning determination table stored in the ROM of the storage means 60. The winning determination table stores the winning form of each winning combination (symbol combination that results in a winning when stopped and displayed), and through the above-mentioned verification, it is possible to determine whether or not there has been a winning combination and the type of winning combination that has won. do. When a winning combination is won, the main control board 31 executes a winning process corresponding to the won winning combination. As for the winning process, specifically, if a small role is won, a payout process is performed, if a replay is won, a replay process (replay process) is performed, and if a bonus is won, the gaming state is changed. Perform the transition process (gaming state transition control process).

Here, the payout process is a process of paying out the number of medals determined based on the payout determined for each win when a small win is won, and is performed by the payout control means 45. When a small winning combination is won, the payout control means 45 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout determined for each winning combination, and causes the hopper device to pay out the determined number of medals to be paid out. Note that when credits are permitted, instead of actually dispensing medals by the hopper device, the number of credits (the number of credited medals) stored in the credit storage area provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 is ), a credit addition process is performed to add the number of payouts, and medals are virtually paid out.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, if you win Bell A, special small prizes A1 to A4, or special small prize B, one medal will be paid out, and if you win Bell B or Bell C, seven medals will be paid out. If you win a watermelon, three medals will be paid out, and if you win a weak cherry or a strong cherry, two medals will be paid out.

Furthermore, the replay process is a process in which when a replay wins, the next game is set to the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring the player to insert medals owned by the player, and the replay processing means 46 will do. If the replay wins, the player will receive the same number of medals as the number set to be inserted in the previous game (the game in which the replay won), and the player's existing medals (including credited medals). An automatic insertion process for automatically inserting medals without using them is performed, and the game waits for the next game start operation on the start lever 24 with a valid line corresponding to the number of medals inserted by the automatic insertion process set. Further, when the automatic insertion process is performed, additional medals cannot be inserted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state control means 49 performs a gaming state transition control process for shifting the gaming state between a normal state, a bonus established state, and a bonus state. As the gaming state transition condition, one condition or a plurality of conditions may be determined. If a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state may be shifted based on the fulfillment of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions; The gaming state may be shifted based on the fact that all the conditions have been met.

The internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table from among the internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 3 according to the gaming state and performs an internal lottery. Specifically, in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 in which the big bonus is set as a lottery target. In addition, in the bonus established state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery targets. Further, in the bonus state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3 in which the big bonus is excluded from lottery targets. The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of internal lottery tables with different replay winning probabilities, and the gaming state control means 49 determines the replay winning probability at a predetermined opportunity (for example, based on winning a predetermined combination). The gaming state may be changed between a plurality of different gaming states (RT states).

The gaming state is a normal state in the initial state.
Furthermore, it is possible to transition from the normal state to the bonus established state. The gaming state control means 49 shifts the gaming state to a bonus established state when a big bonus is won in the normal state.

The bonus established state is a gaming state that is triggered by winning a big bonus in an internal lottery. In the bonus established state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus is won, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the active line, the gaming state control means 49 , the gaming state is shifted from the bonus established state to the bonus state.

The bonus state is a gaming state that changes when a symbol combination representing a winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the active line. In addition, in the bonus state, it is determined whether the termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and if more than a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100 medals) are paid out, the game ends. The state control means 49 ends the bonus state and shifts the gaming state to the normal state.
In this embodiment, the termination condition of the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the termination condition may be determined by the number of games played in the bonus state, the number of winnings of small winning combinations, or the like. Further, the bonus state may be such that the termination condition is set such that the bonus condition can be terminated after one game.

The instruction function control means 51 includes a game section control means 80, an effect state control means 81, and a bonus lottery means 82.

As shown in FIG. 7, the game section control means 80 performs a game section transition control process for shifting the game section between a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section according to the progress of the game. The non-advantageous section is a game section corresponding to the initial state among the plurality of types of game sections. In the non-advantageous section, the bonus lottery means 82 performs an advantageous section transfer lottery, and when the advantageous section transfer lottery is won, the game section control means 80 transfers the game section to the advantageous section. Further, the advantageous section is a game section in which an upper limit value (in this case, 1500 times) is set for the number of times a game can be played. In addition, navigation effects (more precisely, navigation effects that instruct the batting order) cannot be performed when the game area is set to a non-advantageous area, and only when the game area is set to an advantageous area, the navigation effect (batting order navigation direction). When the number of games played in the advantageous section reaches an upper limit of 1500 times, the game section control means 80 ends the advantageous section and shifts the game section to a non-advantageous section.

In the non-advantageous section, the benefit lottery means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transfer lottery) to determine whether or not to move to the advantageous section based on the winning of watermelon, weak cherry, or strong cherry. Then, when winning the advantageous section transition lottery, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section.

Further, the game section control means 80 causes an advantageous section game number counter 65 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 to be updated each time one game is played in the advantageous section, triggered by a game start operation on the start lever 24. An increment process is performed to add "1" as a value corresponding to the number of games played. Note that the game section control means 80 does not add to the advantageous section game number counter 65 in the non-advantageous section. Further, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65 is "0". Then, when the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65 reaches the threshold (upper limit) "1500", the game section control means 80 determines that the end condition of the advantageous section has been satisfied, and changes the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. Move to. That is, the upper limit of the number of games played in the advantageous section is set to 1500, and the number of games played in the advantageous section is not exceeded 1500 times in a row.

In addition, in the advantageous section, the game section control means 80 updates the value of a difference number counter (not shown) provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 by the difference number of medals, and updates the value of the difference number counter (not shown) provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 with the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out ( For example, if 7 medals were paid out, it would be counted as "7", and if none of the winning combinations were won and no payouts were made, it would be counted as "0").The number of medals used in the game Subtract the value equivalent to (for example, if 3 coins were inserted, it will be "3") to find the calculation result of the difference in the number of coins in the game, and add this calculation result to the value of the difference number counter. Perform the update process. Note that the game section control means 80 does not add to the difference number counter in the non-advantageous section. Further, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the stored value of the difference number counter is "0". Then, when the value of the differential number of coins counter exceeds a threshold value (for example, "2400"), the game section control means 80 determines that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and changes the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. Migrate. The value of the difference number counter is controlled so that it does not fall below the initial value "0". For example, if the value of the difference number counter at the start of the game is "2", as a result of playing the game, any winning combination will be won. If no medals are paid out without doing so, the calculation result of the difference number in that game will be "-3", and when the calculation result of the difference number is added to the value of the difference number counter, it will be less than the initial value "0". However, after the update, the value of the difference number counter is stopped from counting with the initial value "0" as the lower limit. In other words, an upper limit is set for the number of medals that can be earned in an advantageous section, and the point when the number of medals in an advantageous section has decreased the most is set as "0", and the increase in the number of medals from that standard exceeds 2,400. The advantageous section ends when the In addition, if there is a winning replay in a game, it is treated as if the game in which the replay won has paid out medals equivalent to the specified number of inputs for the game, and the difference in the number of medals is calculated. For the next game to be offered, even if no medals are actually inserted, it may be treated as if the number of medals equivalent to the prescribed number of medals for the game has been inserted, and the difference in the number of medals may be calculated.

Further, the advantageous section indicator 18 is turned off in non-advantageous sections and turned on in advantageous sections.
Note that the advantageous section indicator 18 does not need to be turned on at the same time as the transition to the advantageous section, but may be turned on before the first navigation performance (navigation performance that instructs the batting order) is performed. Furthermore, once the light is turned on, it will not be turned off until the advantageous section ends.

As shown in FIG. 7, the performance state control means 81 performs a performance state transition control process for shifting the performance state between multiple types of performance states including a normal performance state, a chance performance state, and an AT performance state (navigation performance state). I do. As the performance state transition condition, one condition may be determined, or a plurality of conditions may be determined. If multiple conditions are set, the production state may be transitioned when one of the multiple predetermined conditions is satisfied, or when some or all of the multiple predetermined conditions are met. The performance state may be shifted based on the fact that the event has been established.

The normal performance state is a performance state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of game states. In the non-advantageous section, the performance state control means 81 sets the performance state to the normal performance state. In the normal performance state (non-advantageous section), the benefit lottery means performs the advantageous section transition lottery as described above, and when the transition to the advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the performance state control means 81 , to shift the performance state to a chance performance state.

In the chance performance state, the bonus lottery means 82 performs a lottery (AT lottery) to determine whether or not to shift to the AT performance state. Specifically, the bonus lottery means 82 performs an AT lottery when a watermelon, a weak cherry, or a strong cherry is won in the chance performance state.
Note that the chance performance state has a higher probability of transition to the AT performance state than the normal performance state, and is a performance state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state. Furthermore, in the chance performance state, the frequency of navigation performance is lower than in the AT performance state, and navigation performance is almost never performed or is not performed at all.

When the AT lottery is won, the performance state control means 81 determines to shift the performance state to the AT performance state. When winning the AT lottery and deciding to shift the performance state to the AT performance state, the performance state control means 81 sets a predetermined value to the memory value of the AT game number counter 67 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. setting and transition the presentation state to the AT presentation state. In this embodiment, the AT game number counter 67 is set to, for example, "50" as a value corresponding to 50 games. In addition, in the AT performance state, the bonus lottery means 82 determines whether or not to increase the number of games in the AT performance state when a watermelon, a weak cherry, or a strong cherry is won (the duration of the AT performance state is A lottery (additional lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to increase the number of games, and a value corresponding to the number of games determined based on the lottery result is added to the AT game number counter 67.
Note that the value set in the AT game number counter 67 at the start of the AT production state may be determined by a lottery or the like.

It should be noted that it may be possible to directly transition from the normal performance state to the AT performance state. For example, in an advantageous section transition lottery, rather than simply deciding whether to move to an advantageous section (chance production state), it is determined whether the production state should be shifted to AT production state, chance production state, or normal production state. It is also possible to select by lottery whether the status is not transferred or not.

The performance state control means 81 performs a decrement process of subtracting a value "1" corresponding to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the AT game number counter 64 every time a game is played in the AT performance state. When the stored value of the AT game number counter 67 reaches the threshold value "0", it is judged that the condition for ending the AT performance state is satisfied, the AT performance state is ended, and the performance state is shifted to the normal performance state.

Further, the AT performance state may be set according to the gaming state to which the player transitions based on winning a bonus or winning a prize. For example, when the gaming state is a bonus established state, the AT performance state may be entered, and the AT performance state may not be entered during the normal state or the bonus state. In other words, in the normal state or the bonus state, for example, even if the AT lottery is won, the transition to the AT performance state may not be made, or the AT lottery may not be performed.

In addition, if you win a bonus when the performance state is AT performance state and the gaming state is a bonus established state, after the bonus state to which you are transitioned by winning this bonus ends, you will go through the normal state and return to the bonus established state. The AT performance state (update of the AT game number counter 67) may be interrupted until the transition. That is, the navigation presentation may be stopped when the bonus is won, and the navigation presentation may be restarted when the bonus is established again.

The instruction function control means 51 performs navigation information initialization processing to initialize information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 as information related to navigation performance when the advantageous section ends and the game section shifts to the normal section. I do. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 controls the flag (lottery) related to the lottery related to the navigation performance, such as the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65, the stored value of the difference number counter, and the information stored in the AT flag storage area 66. result), the stored value of the AT game number counter 67, the stored value of the input number storage area 68, the stored value of the payout number storage area 69, etc. are initialized. In other words, information related to navigation performance (instruction function) is not carried over across multiple advantageous sections. Further, when the initialization means 48 performs the above-mentioned initialization processing performed when the set value is changed, the information related to the navigation performance shown here is also initialized.

When the performance state is the AT performance state, if any of batting order bells 1 to 8 wins, the performance control means 100 performs a navigation performance that notifies the correct batting order and assists bell B or bell C in winning a prize. Control is performed on the performance devices such as the display device 13 and the speaker 14. When the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in accordance with the correct batting order notified by the navigation presentation, Bell B or Bell C will always win and seven medals will be obtained.
Note that when performing the navigation effect, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display section 17.

Below, navigation performance will be explained in more detail. In addition, in the following explanation, the batting order bell will be used as an example of a role ((6) optional role) in which the player can obtain different benefits depending on the batting order regarding the role (winning mode) that is the target of the navigation performance. Watermelon is used as an example of a winning combination (a winning combination that does not matter the batting order) that allows players to obtain the same profit, but it is of course possible to interpret a batting order bell or a winning combination other than watermelon as a winning combination that is the target of navigation performance. Note that the navigation performance performed when the batting order bell is won and the navigation performance performed when the watermelon is won are both notifications regarding the order of operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c, but the navigation performance performed when the batting order bell is won indicates the batting order. In contrast, the navigation effect that is performed when a watermelon is won is a notification that the player can operate in any batting order.
Note that "the player can obtain the same profit regardless of the batting order" means that the profit related to the game is the same, such as when the same number of medals can be won in any batting order, or when a replay is won in any batting order. For example, it may include a case where the effect is different, such as an image displayed on the display device 13 depending on the batting order (for example, an image giving some kind of suggestion is displayed depending on the batting order).

The effect control means 100 includes a state management means (effect determining means) 200 and a device management means (effect execution means) 201 provided in the sub-control board 32. The state management means 200 performs a lottery etc. regarding the performance based on information (instructions) from the main control board 31 (performance main control means 52) and determines the performance. Then, the state management means 200 transmits a command (message) to the device management means 201 so as to execute the determined effect. The device management means 201 controls a presentation device such as the display device 13 based on a command sent from the state management means 200, and causes the presentation device to perform a presentation.
Note that the state management means 200 may manage the presentation state. Note that the command here is a command for causing the performance device to execute a performance, and is stored in advance in the command storage area (ROM) of the sub-side storage means 72 in association with the transmission trigger (transmission condition) of the command. There is.

More specifically, the state management means 200 performs state management, decodes the instructions sent from the main control board 31, and creates a performance pattern (content showing a series of flow of performances) such as a navigation performance corresponding to the instruction. At the same time, a command corresponding to this performance pattern is determined and added to the operation buffer. Here, the command indicates the output timing to the device management means 201 and the operation pattern of each device (display device 13, speaker 14, and other presentation devices). Then, the time management module that manages the output timing of commands transmits each command accumulated in the operation buffer to the device management means 201 according to the output timing. That is, the state management means 200 transmits commands to the device management means 201 via the operation buffer. The device management means 201 manages the device and causes the presentation device to perform the presentation based on the received command. Specifically, the device management means 201 reads out image data for executing a predetermined effect pattern from the ROM of the sub-side storage means 72 into a frame buffer (VRAM) (described later) based on the command received from the operation buffer. The image data is sequentially output to the display device 13. Further, the device management means 201 controls lighting/extinguishing of the lighting device for effect so as to execute a predetermined effect pattern based on the command received from the operation buffer. Further, the device management means 201 reads music data for executing a predetermined performance pattern from the ROM of the sub-side storage means 72 based on the command received from the operation buffer, and sequentially outputs the music data to the speakers. . Further, a detection signal indicating that a presentation button (performance operation device) has been pressed is input to the sub-control board 32. When a detection signal is input from the production operation device, that fact is transmitted to the state management means 200, and the state management means 200 performs various operations such as displaying an image on the display device 13 in response to the input of the detection signal. Decide on a performance. The processes executed by the state management means 200 and the device management means 201 are both processes in response to interrupts (interrupt processes), and are executed at interrupt timings associated with each device.

Note that here, a series of functional units such as the state management means 200, the device management means 201, and the sub-side storage means 72 are integrated into one integrated circuit as an SoC (System-on-a-Chip). However, which functional units are integrated in such an SoC can be arbitrarily set. Further, each functional unit such as the state management means 200, the device management means 201, and the sub-side storage means 72 may be integrated as different integrated circuits and electrically connected.

In the following, the display on the display device 13 will be expressed as "display corresponding to stop button 26a, display corresponding to stop button 26b, display corresponding to stop button 26c." Regarding the characters in parentheses, "1", "2", "3" and "!" are the numbers 1, 2, 3 or !, respectively. (exclamation mark) is displayed on the screen of the display device 13. Moreover, "nothing" means a display to inform the player that the button has been pressed, and means, for example, that nothing is displayed at the position corresponding to the target stop button 26a, 26b, 26c. Further, "-" means a display that informs the player that the target stop button 26a, 26b, 26c has been pressed, and for example, it is displayed at the position corresponding to the target stop button 26a, 26b, 26c. This means displaying an effect in which the characters that were previously displayed burst and disappear.

For example, if it is written as "2, 1, 3", the number 2 is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26a, the number 1 is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26b, and the number 1 is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26c. This means displaying the number 3 in the position. Further, the display "2, 1, 3" instructs the player to press the stop button 26b first, the stop button 26a second, and the stop button 26c third (recommended). ) It can also be said to be a display. For example, if it is written as "-・None・3", nothing is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26b, and a display indicating that the stop button 26a has been pressed is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26a. This means that the number 3 is displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26c. Furthermore, the display “-・None・3” can also be said to be a display instructing to press the stop button 26c as a third stop operation.

Note that, regarding the characters in parentheses, "1", "2", "3", or "!" may be different characters. In other words, "1", "2", and "3" may be displayed as long as the player can understand the order in which to operate the target stop buttons 26a to 26c. Further, "!" may be a display that allows the player to understand that the stop buttons 26a to 26c may be operated in any order. Also, you can change it to one or more of "1", "2", "3" or "!" that are displayed at the same time (in combination with "1", "2", "3" or "!" ), displays corresponding to the symbols existing on the reels 20a to 20c may be displayed at positions corresponding to the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c. By doing this, for example, when the batting order bell is a combination that requires a so-called eye press, it is possible to notify the timing of pressing the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c simultaneously with the notification of the batting order. Here, the displays corresponding to the symbols present on the reels 20a to 20c are, for example, the red 7 symbol "Red 7", the BAR symbol "BAR ", special symbol "SP", replay symbol A "RPA", replay symbol B "RPB", bell symbol A "BLA", bell symbol B "BLB", watermelon symbol A "WMA", watermelon symbol B "WMB", When cherry symbols "CH" and "CH" are arranged, images corresponding to these symbols are displayed on the display device 13. Furthermore, the symbols on the reels 20a to 20c and the images displayed on the display device 13 do not have to correspond one-to-one; for example, similar symbols (replay symbol A "RPA" and replay symbol B "RPB") Alternatively, the display may be performed on the display device 13 without distinguishing between bell pattern A "BLA" and bell pattern B "BLB" or between watermelon pattern A "WMA" and watermelon pattern B "WMB"). . For example, in FIG. 13(b), a display corresponding to the red 7 symbol "Red 7" is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop button 26a. In addition, in FIG. 13(c), displays corresponding to the red 7 symbol "Red 7", the replay symbol A "RPA", the replay symbol B "RPB", and the cherry symbol "CH" are displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button 26b. has been done. If the display is as shown in FIG. 13(b), press the stop button 26a first while aiming at the red 7 symbol "Red 7", press the stop button 26b second, and press the stop button 26c third. You can see that by pressing . In addition, if the display is as shown in FIG. 13(c), the stop button 26a is pressed first, the stop button 26b is pressed second, and the red 7 symbol "Red 7", the replay symbol A "RPA", and the replay symbol It turns out that all you have to do is aim and press the B "RPB" or the cherry symbol "CH" and then press the stop button 26c third.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show commands that the state management means 200 sends to the device management means 201 as commands related to navigation effects (navigation effect commands).

The state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command to the device management means 201 instructing to notify the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won in the AT performance state. Further, a navigation effect command instructing to notify the correct batting order is transmitted in response to the operation of the start lever 24 and the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c, respectively. Six navigation commands are prepared as navigation commands that are sent when the batting order bell is won in the AT performance state based on the operation on the start lever 24, and six commands are prepared as navigation commands that are sent based on the operation on the start lever 24. Six commands are prepared as navigation effect commands that are sent based on the second stop operation, six commands are prepared as navigation effect commands that are sent based on the second stop operation, and six commands are prepared as navigation effect commands that are sent based on the third stop operation. Six commands are prepared as navigation commands. Specifically, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the operation on the start lever 24 include a navigation performance command A1 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 1, and a navigation performance command A1 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 2. Navigation performance command A2, Navigation performance command A3 sent when the correct batting order is batting order 3, Navigation performance command A4 sent when the correct batting order is batting order 4, and Navigation performance command A4 sent when the correct batting order is batting order 5. A navigation performance command A5 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 6 is included. In addition, the navigation performance commands sent based on the first stop operation include a navigation performance command B1 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 1, and a navigation performance command B2 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 2. , a navigation performance command B3 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 3, a navigation performance command B4 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 4, and a navigation performance command that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 5. B5, and a navigation effect command B6 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 6. In addition, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the second stop operation include a navigation performance command C1 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 1, and a navigation performance command C2 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 2. , a navigation performance command C3 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 3, a navigation performance command C4 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 4, and a navigation performance command that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 5. C5, and a navigation effect command C6 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 6. In addition, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the third stop operation include a navigation performance command D1 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 1, and a navigation performance command D2 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 2. , a navigation performance command D3 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 3, a navigation performance command D4 that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 4, and a navigation performance command that is sent when the correct batting order is batting order 5. D5, and a navigation effect command D6 that is transmitted when the correct batting order is batting order 6.

The navigation performance commands A1 to A6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to start reporting the correct batting order, and can also be said to be commands that inform the device management means 201 which batting order is the correct batting order. Furthermore, the navigation production commands B1 to B6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regarding the correct batting order, and inform the device management means 201 that the first stop operation was performed according to the correct batting order. It can also be called a command. In addition, the navigation performance commands C1 to C6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regarding the correct batting order, and the navigation direction commands C1 to C6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regarding the correct batting order. It can also be said to be a command to notify the management means 201. Furthermore, the navigation production commands D1 to D6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regarding the correct batting order, and the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed in accordance with the correct batting order. This can also be said to be a command to notify the device management means 201 that the command has been received.

When the batting order bell is won in the AT performance state, the state management means 200 issues navigation performance commands A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to Send D6. Then, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display an effect image (navigation image) according to the transmitted navigation effect command. Specifically, when the start lever 24 is operated, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance commands A1 to A6 according to the correct batting order of the winning batting order bell, and the device management means 201 transmits the navigation performance commands A1 to A6. When A6 is received, the correct batting order corresponding to the received command is displayed on the display device 13, and notification of the correct batting order is started. The notification performed at this time is to inform the player of at least the first stop operation that corresponds to the correct batting order. Further, at this time, the device management means 201 may cause the speaker 14 to output a production sound that notifies the first stop operation that corresponds to the correct batting order. Next, when the first stop operation corresponding to the correct batting order is performed, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance commands B1 to B6 according to the correct batting order of the winning batting order bell, and the device management means 201 transmits the navigation performance command B1. ~B6 is received, the notification mode of the correct batting order is updated according to the received command. This updated notification is to inform the player of at least the second stop operation that is the correct batting order. Further, at this time, the device management means 201 may cause the speaker 14 to output a production sound that notifies the second stop operation that corresponds to the correct batting order. Next, when the second stop operation that corresponds to the correct batting order is performed, the state management means 200 transmits navigation performance commands C1 to C6 corresponding to the correct batting order of the winning batting order bell, and the device management means 201 transmits the navigation performance command C1. -C6, the correct batting order notification mode is updated according to the received command. This updated notification notifies the player of at least the third stop operation that is the correct batting order. Further, at this time, the device management means 201 may cause the speaker 14 to output a production sound that notifies the third stop operation that corresponds to the correct batting order. Next, when the third stop operation corresponding to the correct batting order is performed, the state management means 200 transmits navigation performance commands D1 to D6 according to the correct batting order of the winning batting order bell, and the device management means 201 transmits the navigation performance commands. When D1 to D6 are received, the notification mode of the correct batting order is updated according to the received command. The updated notification informs the player that at least the third stop operation has been performed.

When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command A1, it displays "1, 2, 3" on the display device, and when it receives the navigation performance command A2, it displays "1, 3, 2" on the display device 13, and displays the navigation system. When the production command A3 is received, "2.1.3" is displayed on the display device 13, when the navigation production command A4 is received, "3.1.2" is displayed on the display device 13, and when the navigation production command A5 is received, the display device 13 is made to display "3.1.2". The display device 13 displays "2.3.1", and when the navigation command A6 is received, the display device 13 displays "3.2.1", and when the navigation command B1 is received, the display device 13 displays "-".・2・3'' is displayed on the display device 13 when the navigation direction command B2 is received, and “2・−・3” is displayed on the display device 13 when the navigation direction command B3 is received. When the navigation command B4 is received, "3...2" is displayed on the display device 13, and when the navigation command B5 is received, "2, 3, -" is displayed on the display device 13, and the navigation command is displayed. When B6 is received, "3, 2, -" is displayed on the display device 13, when the navigation direction command C1 is received, "None, --, 3" is displayed on the display device 13, and when the navigation direction command C2 is received, the display device 13 is displayed. 13 to display "None, 3, -", and when the navigation production command C3 is received, the display device 13 displays "-, None, 3", and when the navigation production command C4 is received, the display device 13 displays "3, None".・-" is displayed on the display device 13 when the navigation direction command C5 is received, and "3.--nothing" is displayed on the display device 13 when the navigation direction command C6 is received. , When the navigation production command D1 is received, the display device 13 displays "None, nothing, -", and when the navigation production command D2 is received, the display device 13 displays "None, -, nothing", and the navigation production command D3 is displayed. When received, the display device 13 displays "None, nothing, -"; when the navigation command D4 is received, the display device 13 displays "-, nothing, nothing"; when the navigation command D5 is received, the display device 13 displays "-, nothing, nothing". "None...None" is displayed, and when the navigation production command D6 is received, the display device 13 is caused to display "-None.None".

Here, as an example, a navigation performance when the batting order bell with the correct batting order of batting order 1 is won in the AT performance state will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command A1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the start lever 24. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command A1, it causes the display device 13 to display "1, 2, 3" (FIG. 10(a)). Next, when the stop button 26a is operated in the first stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command B1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command B1, it causes the display device 13 to display "-.2.3" (FIG. 10(b)). Next, when the stop button 26b is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command C1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command C1, it causes the display device 13 to display "None...3" (FIG. 10(c)). Next, when the stop button 26c is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command D1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26c. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command D1, it causes the display device 13 to display "None/None/-" (FIG. 10(d)). Although the case where the correct batting order is batting order 1 has been described here, the same applies to cases where the correct batting order is batting orders 2 to 6, so the explanation will be omitted.

In addition, when the batting order bell is won in the AT production state and the correct batting order is displayed on the display device 13, if the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated in a batting order other than the correct batting order, the notification of the correct batting order will be stopped. Ru. Specifically, when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated in a batting order other than the correct batting order while the correct batting order is displayed on the display device 13, the state management means 200 stops notification of the correct batting order. Send commands to instruct. Then, the device management means 201 that has received the command causes the display device 13 to erase the display regarding the correct batting order. At this time, the display on the display device 13 becomes "None/None/None." In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated in a batting order other than the correct batting order (when the batting order is incorrect), the display regarding the correct batting order is cleared without waiting for any subsequent operations. There is. However, the video that is played in the background (such as the video of characters fighting each other as shown in Figure 10, for example, the video where the cut changes depending on the operation of each stop button), regardless of whether or not you made a mistake in the batting order, The video may be streamed, or the video at the time of failure may be continued to be displayed as is (the cut at the time of failure may be continued to be displayed, and the cuts may not be switched based on subsequent operations on the stop button). Furthermore, the display regarding the correct batting order may be erased by instantaneously switching between display and non-display, or by slowly fading out the display. Furthermore, even if a mistake is made in the batting order, a display regarding the correct batting order such as "1", "2", "3", etc. may be left, but the reel 20a as shown in FIGS. Regarding the display corresponding to the symbols present in 20c, it is preferable to erase the display when the player makes a mistake in the batting order, from the viewpoint of preventing misunderstandings regarding the game.

Next, in the AT performance state, regarding the navigation performance when the internal lottery result is a predetermined result (for example, a watermelon is won (single winning)) that gives the same profit to the player regardless of the batting order. , will be explained with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, if a watermelon is won in the normal state or the bonus established state, it is possible to win the watermelon regardless of the batting order. In other words, Suika can be said to be a batting order-independent role. However, the watermelon may not be awarded (missed) depending on the timing of the press. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the watermelon serves as an opportunity for an AT lottery or an additional lottery, and can also be said to be a chance win for the player to obtain benefits such as an AT lottery or an additional lottery.

The state management means 200 sends a navigation performance command to the device management means that instructs to notify that if a watermelon is won in the AT performance state, a specific game result can be obtained regardless of the batting order (hereinafter referred to as "any batting order"). 201. Further, a navigation effect command instructing to notify that the batting order does not matter is transmitted in response to the operation of the start lever 24 and stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c, respectively. There is one navigation command that is sent when a watermelon is won in the AT performance state. One command is prepared as the navigation command that is sent based on the operation on the start lever 24. Three commands are prepared as navigation effect commands to be sent, six commands are prepared as navigation effect commands to be sent based on the second stop operation, and six commands are prepared as navigation effect commands to be sent based on the third stop operation. There are three commands available as navigation commands. Specifically, the navigation performance command transmitted based on the operation on the start lever 24 includes the navigation performance command E1. Further, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the first stop operation include a navigation performance command F1, a navigation performance command F2, and a navigation performance command F3. Further, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the second stop operation include a navigation performance command G1, a navigation performance command G2, a navigation performance command G3, a navigation performance command G4, a navigation performance command G5, and a navigation performance command G2. Command G6 is included. Further, the navigation performance commands transmitted based on the third stop operation include a navigation performance command H1, a navigation performance command H2, and a navigation performance command H3.

The navigation production command E1 can be said to be a command that instructs the device management means 201 to start notification regardless of the batting order, and informs the device management means 201 that the profit obtained by the player will not change no matter what batting order is used. It can also be called a command. In addition, the navigation production commands F1 to F3 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regardless of batting order, and the device management means 201 can tell which stop button 26a to 26c was operated in the first stop operation. It can also be said to be a command to notify the Furthermore, the navigation production commands G1 to G6 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regardless of batting order, and which stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated in the first stop operation and the second stop operation. This can also be said to be a command that notifies the device management means 201 of this. In addition, the navigation production commands H1 to H3 can be said to be commands that instruct the device management means 201 to update the notification regardless of batting order, and the device management means 201 can tell which stop button 26a to 26c was operated in the third stop operation. It can also be said to be a command to notify the

The state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command E1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the start lever 24 when a watermelon is won in the AT performance state. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command E1, it causes the display device 13 to display "!-!-!" (FIG. 10(e)).

When a watermelon is won in the AT performance state and the stop button 26a is operated in the first stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command F1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. do. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command F1, it causes the display device 13 to display "-!-!" (FIG. 10(f)).
Next, when the stop button 26b is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command G1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G1, it causes the display device 13 to display "None...!" (FIG. 10(g)). Next, when the stop button 26c is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26c. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H1, it causes the display device 13 to display "None/None/-" (FIG. 10(h)).
On the other hand, when the stop button 26c is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command G2 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26c. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G2, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "No!...-". Next, when the stop button 26b is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H2 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H2, it causes the display device 13 to display "None...None".

Further, when a watermelon is won in the AT performance state and the stop button 26b is operated in the first stop operation, the state management means 200 sends the navigation performance command F2 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. Send to. Upon receiving the navigation performance command F2, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "!...!".
Next, when the stop button 26a is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command G3 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G3, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "--None!". Next, when the stop button 26c is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H1 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26c. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H1, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "None/None/-".
On the other hand, when the stop button 26c is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command G4 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26c. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G4, it causes the display device 13 to display "!・Nothing・-". Next, when the stop button 26a is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H3 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H3, it causes the display device 13 to display "--Nothing-Nothing".

Further, when a watermelon is won in the AT performance state and the stop button 26c is operated in the first stop operation, the state management means 200 sends the navigation performance command F3 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. Send to. Upon receiving the navigation performance command F3, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "!・!・-".
Next, when the stop button 26a is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command G5 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G5, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display "-!・None". Next, when the stop button 26b is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H2 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H2, it causes the display device 13 to display "None...None".
On the other hand, when the stop button 26b is operated in the second stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command G6 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26b. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command G6, it causes the display device 13 to display "!...None". Next, when the stop button 26a is operated in the third stop operation, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance command H3 to the device management means 201 based on the operation on the stop button 26a. When the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command H3, it causes the display device 13 to display "--Nothing-Nothing".

In this way, when a watermelon is won in the AT performance state, the state management means 200 uses the operation of the start lever 24 and stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c as triggers to issue navigation performance commands E1, F1 to F3, G1 to G6, H1. ～Send H3. Then, the device management means 201 causes the display device 13 to display an effect image (navigation image) according to the transmitted navigation effect command. Specifically, when the start lever 24 is operated, the state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command E1, and when the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance command E1, it sends a message to the display device 13 indicating that the batting order does not matter. , and start broadcasting that batting order does not matter. The notification performed at this time informs the player that any of the stop buttons 26a to 26c may be operated as at least the first stop operation. Next, when the first stop operation is performed, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance commands F1 to F3, and when the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance commands F1 to F3, the device management means 201 controls the display according to the received commands. The display on the device 13 is updated. This updated notification is a notification that informs the player which stop button 26a to 26c was operated in the first stop operation, and also informs the player that any stop button 26a to 26c may be operated in the second stop operation. This is a notice to be conveyed to the players. Next, when the second stop operation is performed, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance commands G1 to G6, and when the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance commands G1 to G6, the device management means 201 controls the display according to the received commands. The display on the device 13 is updated. This updated notification is a notification that informs the player which stop button 26a to 26c was operated in the second stop operation, and also informs the player that any stop button 26a to 26c may be operated in the third stop operation. This is a notice to be conveyed to the players. Next, when the third stop operation is performed, the state management means 200 transmits the navigation performance commands H1 to H3, and when the device management means 201 receives the navigation performance commands H1 to H3, the device management means 201 controls the display according to the received commands. The display on the device 13 is updated. This updated notification is a notification that informs the player which stop button 26a to 26c was operated in the third stop operation.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a performance control means 100 that controls notification regarding the order of strokes of the stop buttons 26a to 26c, and the performance control means 100 controls the start lever 24 and A state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command prepared in advance in the sub-side storage means 72 as instruction information regarding notification regarding batting order based on an operation on the stop buttons 26a to 26c, and a display device 13 based on the navigation performance command. and a device management means 201 for causing the player to make notifications regarding the batting order, which is transmitted when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result (winning a watermelon) that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the batting order. A number of navigation commands are prepared as those that are sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result (winning of the batting order bell) that allows the player to obtain different benefits depending on the batting order. It is less than the number of navigation commands. In this way, among the navigation commands, the number of commands used when the result of the internal lottery is such that the profit obtained by the player is the same regardless of the batting order can be reduced. , succeeded in reducing the number of navigation commands. On the other hand, among navigation commands, the commands used when the internal lottery results in different profits for the player depending on the batting order can be used to increase the number of commands that can be used in a variety of navigation systems. We succeeded in making the production possible.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of this embodiment includes a performance control means 100 that controls notification regarding the batting order of the stop buttons 26a to 26c, and the performance control means 100 controls whether the start lever 24 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c, the state management means 200 transmits a navigation performance command prepared in advance in the sub-side storage means 72 as instruction information regarding notification regarding batting order, and displays based on the navigation performance command. and a device management means 201 for causing the device 13 to notify the batting order, which is transmitted when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result (winning a watermelon) that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the batting order. Regarding navigation commands, the number of navigation commands prepared to be sent based on the first stop operation is equal to the number of navigation commands prepared to be sent based on the second stop operation. less than. In this way, by providing a difference in the number of navigation performance commands for each stop operation, it has been possible to realize a variety of navigation performance while successfully reducing the number of navigation performance commands.

Next, the display of the effect image on the display device 13 will be explained. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the concept of layers in which drawing materials (material images) corresponding to each effect are arranged. The effect image displayed on the display device 13 is a composite image formed by overlapping a plurality of layers in which drawing materials are arranged.

The sub-side storage means 72 has a frame buffer (VRAM). The device management means 201 draws the effect image in the frame buffer. Then, the display device 13 displays the effect image drawn in the frame buffer. When rendering an effect image in the frame buffer, multiple layers are virtually defined. The multiple layers are arranged on top of each other. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, layers 1 to 4 are defined with mutually different priorities. The priority of each layer is defined as Layer 4, Layer 3, Layer 2, and Layer 1 in descending order of priority, with Layer 4 being the highest layer and Layer 1 being the lowest layer. It becomes.
Note that there is no particular limitation on the number of layers. Further, each composite image is not necessarily configured with drawing materials arranged in all layers, and unused layers may occur as appropriate.

When an effect image is drawn in the frame buffer, drawing materials are drawn (arranged) in each layer in order of priority among layers 1 to 4, starting with the layer with the lowest priority. Then, by drawing all the drawing materials constituting the effect image, the effect image is generated in the frame buffer. At this time, if the drawing material drawn on a layer with a lower priority among layers 1 to 4 overlaps with the drawing material drawn on a layer with a higher priority, the drawing material will be drawn on the lower layer. Of the drawn drawing materials, the portions that overlap with the drawing materials drawn on the upper layer are covered by the drawing materials drawn on the upper layer. That is, images in higher layers are displayed with priority over images in lower layers.
Note that the drawing material is stored in a drawing material storage area (ROM) of the sub-side storage means 72.

In the navigation performance, as shown in FIG. 12(a), displays corresponding to each of the stop buttons 26a to 26c are arranged in separate layers. Specifically, for example, when a batting order bell whose correct batting order is batting order 1 is won in the AT performance state and the display device 13 displays "1, 2, 3", the device management means 201 selects the character "1". ” is arranged on layer 4, the drawing material for character “2” is arranged on layer 3, and the drawing material for character “3” is arranged on layer 2.
In the example shown in FIG. 12A, drawing materials in which characters fight each other are arranged in layer 1.

In addition, when a watermelon is won in the AT effect state and the display device 13 displays "!・!・!", the drawing material of the character "!" corresponding to the stop button 26a is placed on layer 4, and the stop A drawing material for the character "!" corresponding to the button 26b is arranged on layer 3, and a drawing material for the character "!" corresponding to the stop button 26c is arranged on layer 2.
Note that the layer in which each drawing material is arranged regarding the navigation effect may be determined based on the type of drawing material, or may be determined based on the correspondence with the stop buttons 26a to 26c. When determining the layer based on the type of drawing material, for example, placing the drawing material for the character "2" in a layer higher than the layer in which the drawing material for the character "3" is placed, and drawing the character "2". The drawing material for the character "1" may be arranged in a layer higher than the layer in which the material is arranged. In this way, when the layer is determined based on the type of drawing material, for example, in the AT performance state, the batting order bell whose correct batting order is batting order 3 is won, and the display device 13 displays "2, 1, 3". Sometimes, a drawing material for the character "2" corresponding to the stop button 26a is placed on layer 3, a drawing material for the character "1" corresponding to the stop button 26b is placed on layer 4, and a drawing material for the character "1" corresponding to the stop button 26c is placed on layer 4. 3" is placed on layer 2. Further, when determining a layer based on the correspondence with the stop buttons 26a to 26c, for example, the drawing material corresponding to the stop button 26b is placed in a layer higher than the layer in which the drawing material corresponding to the stop button 26c is arranged. The drawing material corresponding to the stop button 26a may be arranged in a layer higher than the layer in which the drawing material corresponding to the stop button 26b is arranged. In this way, when the layer is determined based on the correspondence with the stop buttons 26a to 26c, for example, in the AT performance state, the batting order bell whose correct batting order is batting order 3 is won, and the display device 13 displays "2, 1, 3". '', the drawing material for the character "2" corresponding to the stop button 26a is placed on layer 4, the drawing material for the character "1" corresponding to the stop button 26b is placed on layer 3, and the drawing material for the character "1" corresponding to the stop button 26b is placed on layer 3, The drawing material for the character "3" corresponding to is placed on layer 2.
Note that the priority order of each drawing material does not have to be set as described here, and each drawing material may be arranged in each layer according to another rule.

In this way, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, by arranging the navigation displays corresponding to the respective stop buttons 26a to 26c in separate layers, the following unique effects are achieved. That is, since the display can be individually controlled for each display (layer) corresponding to each stop button 26a to 26c, the appearance timing and deletion timing of the display (for each layer) corresponding to each stop button 26a to 26c can be controlled individually. When making settings, there is no need to consider the appearance timing and deletion timing of the displays corresponding to the other stop buttons 26a to 26c, and the degree of freedom in designing navigation effects can be improved. Furthermore, the number of commands prepared as navigation effect commands can be easily reduced. Specifically, as a navigation performance command that is sent when a watermelon (batting order independent role) is won in the AT performance state, "!・!・!" that is sent based on the operation on the start lever 24 is displayed. a command that instructs to delete the "!" corresponding to the stop button 26a that is transmitted based on the operation on the stop button 26a, and a stop button that is transmitted based on the operation on the stop button 26b. 26b, and a command that instructs to delete the "!" corresponding to the stop button 26c, which is transmitted based on the operation on the stop button 26c. By preparing navigation performance commands, it becomes possible to realize the desired navigation performance. In addition, as navigation performance commands that are sent when winning the batting order bell (batting order role) in the AT performance state, there are six navigation commands that instruct the display of each correct batting order that is sent based on the operation of the start lever 24. , a command instructing to erase the display corresponding to the stop button 26a transmitted based on the operation on the stop button 26a, and a display corresponding to the stop button 26b transmitted based on the operation on the stop button 26b. If you prepare nine navigation effect commands, including a command to erase the display corresponding to the stop button 26c and a command to erase the display corresponding to the stop button 26c, which is sent based on the operation on the stop button 26c, the desired navigation effect can be achieved. This makes it possible to realize navigation effects.

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In the above explanation, it is assumed that the displays corresponding to the respective stop buttons 26a to 26c are arranged in separate layers, but as shown in FIG. 12(b), the displays corresponding to the plurality of stop buttons 26a to 26c are may be arranged together in one layer. Specifically, for example, when a batting order bell whose correct batting order is batting order 1 is won in the AT performance state and the display device 13 displays "1, 2, 3", the device management means 201 selects the character "1". ", "2", and "3" may all be placed in layer 4. In this way, by arranging the displays corresponding to the plurality of stop buttons 26a to 26c in one layer, it is possible to reduce the number of layers required for navigation performance. Therefore, it is possible to realize navigation effects even when there is not enough room in the number of layers that can be set. Furthermore, since there is no need to control multiple layers, control management becomes easier.

10 Slot machine 13 Display device (production device)
20a, 20b, 20c Reel 24 Start lever (starting operation means)
26a, 26b, 26c Stop button (stop operation means)
70 Production sub-control means 72 Sub-side storage means 100 Production control means 200 State management means 201 Device management means

Claims (2)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination;
a prize determining means for determining a prize winning combination based on a stopping state of the plurality of reels;
a start operation means for detecting a start operation for starting a game;
a plurality of stop operation means for detecting a stop operation that stops rotation of the reel;
and a production control means for controlling notification regarding the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means,
The performance control means is
A state in which, when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, a command prepared in advance in a storage means is transmitted as instruction information regarding the notification based on operations on the start operation means and the plurality of stop operation means. management means and
device management means for causing the production device to make the notification based on the command;
The number of commands prepared as the commands to be sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations is , less than the number of commands prepared as the commands to be sent when the result is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain different profits depending on the order of operations;
The command is sent when the result is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations, and the command is sent when the result is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain a different profit depending on the order of operations. Each of the commands to be sent includes both a command sent based on the start operation and a command sent based on the stop operation,
The command that is sent when the result is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain different profits depending on the order of operations includes a command that is sent based on the stop operation of the predetermined item, and a command that is sent based on the stop operation of the predetermined item. A gaming machine characterized in that the commands transmitted when the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order include more commands than the number of the stop operation means. Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination;
a prize determining means for determining a prize winning combination based on a stopping state of the plurality of reels;
a start operation means for detecting a start operation for starting a game;
a plurality of stop operation means for detecting a stop operation that stops rotation of the reel;
and a production control means for controlling notification regarding the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means,
The performance control means is
A state in which, when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, a command prepared in advance in a storage means is transmitted as instruction information regarding the notification based on operations on the start operation means and the plurality of stop operation means. management means and
device management means for causing the production device to make the notification based on the command;
The command is sent when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result that allows the player to obtain the same profit regardless of the order of operations , and the stop operation may be performed in any order of operations. Regarding the command related to the notification indicating that after the plurality of reels start rotating, the number of commands prepared as the command to be transmitted based on the first stop operation is increased based on the second stop operation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of the commands is smaller than the number of the commands prepared as the commands to be transmitted.

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