JP7428385B2 - 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 that pays out (gaming value), a replay process that allows you to play the game again without consuming new medals, etc. are performed.

Furthermore, as this type of gaming machine, a gaming machine is known that performs processing related to presentation according to a symbol combination displayed when the reels stop. For example, Patent Document 1 describes controlling to a performance high probability state where the execution rate of the preview performance increases when the displayed symbol combination becomes a chance.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-168851

By the way, in gaming machines, there is a need for technology for suitably adjusting the performance of acquiring gaming value .

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 suitably adjust the performance of acquiring gaming value .

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has the following features:
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of multiple types of winnings;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery when a stop operation is triggered;
a winning determination means for determining winning of a role ;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role ;
A gaming machine that pays out a gaming value according to the payout of the winning small role ,
The plurality of reels include a first reel (for example, the first reel 20a), a second reel (for example, the second reel 20b), and a third reel (for example, the third reel 20c),
As a winning mode of small roles, a specific winning mode in which multiple types of small roles are won overlappingly (for example, batting order bell A blue 1 to blue 4, batting order bell A red 1 to red 4, batting order bell B blue 1 to blue 4) , there are multiple types of batting order bells B Red 1 to Red 4),
A correct operation mode is set for each of the plurality of specific winning modes, and the specific winning mode is such that the operation mode that stops the second reel first is the correct operation mode, and the third reel is stopped first. Although there is the specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the operating mode to stop the first reel, there is no specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the operating mode to stop the first reel first,
In a game in which the specific winning aspect is obtained in the internal lottery, the reel control means
When the stop operation is performed in the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, a small role is won in which a gaming value greater than the gaming value bet for one game (for example, 13 coins) is paid out. Controls the spinning reel to stop,
Among the failure operation modes that are different from the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, if the stop operation is performed in the first failure operation mode that stops the first reel first, one game Control is performed to stop the spinning reels so that a small winning combination that pays out a smaller number of gaming values (for example, one coin) than the gaming value bet on is sure to win,
Among the failed operation modes, if the stop operation is performed in the second failed operation mode in which the second reel or the third reel is stopped first, bets are placed on one game depending on the timing of the stop operation. Control is performed to stop the rotating reels so that there are cases in which a small winning combination that pays out a smaller number of gaming values (for example, one coin) than the playing value that is paid out is won, and cases in which no winning combination is won ( For example, see paragraph [0378], [Figure 25]) .

In the present invention, there are a specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the one that stops the second reel first, and a specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the one that stops the third reel first. , since there is no specific winning mode in which the correct operation mode is the operation mode that stops the first reel first, it is better to play the game with the operation mode that stops the first reel first. To lower the probability of being able to obtain a specific winning mode and receive a payout of more gaming value than the gaming value bet for one game, compared to the case where a game is played using an operating mode in which the reels are stopped first. (For example, see paragraph [0378]).

Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of multiple types of winnings;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery when a stop operation is triggered;
winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on an active line while the plurality of reels are stopped;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
Display symbol information storage means for storing symbol information regarding symbol combinations displayed on the active line;
Equipped with
A first operation order in which a specific reel among the plurality of reels is stopped first, and a second operation order in which a reel different from the specific reel is stopped first. A gaming machine in which the degree of expectation for acquiring gaming value differs depending on when the game is played in the order of operations,
As the winning mode of the winning combination, a first winning mode obtained in a predetermined gaming state is set,
The reel control means is configured such that, in a game in which the first winning aspect is obtained, when the game is played in the first operation order, a first symbol combination that results in a winning first combination is on the active line. It is possible to stop the spinning reels as shown in
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination that is not displayed when the game is played in the second operation order, at least in the predetermined gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery;
The symbol information is information predefined for each predetermined classification of symbol combinations,
As the symbol information, symbol information regarding the first symbol combination is defined,
The instruction function control means is characterized in that it executes a predetermined process regarding the instruction performance using the symbol information regarding the first symbol combination stored in the display symbol information storage means.

According to the present invention, symbol information is defined for the first symbol combination that is displayed when a game is played in the first operation order, and predetermined processing regarding instruction performance is performed using the symbol information. Therefore, it is possible to perform processing according to the first operation order without referring to information indicating in which order the operations were performed. Therefore, according to the present invention, processing related to instruction performance can be efficiently executed.

According to the present invention, the performance of acquiring gaming value can be suitably adjusted .

1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a first 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 diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning each winning area and the 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 diagram showing an example of a special image displayed in the same two-stakes game. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another example of the special image in the same example. FIG. 2 is an external view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external view of the same slot machine with the front door open, for explaining the general mechanical configuration of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing the pattern arrangement of the reels in the same game. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining rotation of a reel, and stop processing of the same. It is an explanatory view for explaining rotation of a reel, and stop processing of the same. It is an explanatory view for explaining rotation of a reel, and stop processing of the same. It is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board in the same embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the reel stop processing of the main control board in the same example. It is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing the pattern arrangement of the reels in the same game. 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 diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning each winning area and the 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 diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning each winning area and the winning combination. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning each winning area and the winning combination. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations. It is a flowchart for explaining the processing executed by the instruction function control means in the same embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment will be described with reference to a case where 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, and can be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Good too.
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 in which a rotatable first reel 20a, second reel 20b, and third reel 20c are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals (gaming value), 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 presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display (display means) 13, a speaker (sound output means) 14, and a display window 16. The liquid crystal display 13 displays images (videos, 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 liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14, the display device may include an illumination 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 line on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c, and when each reel 20a to 20c stops, three symbols per reel (upper row symbol, middle row symbol, lower row symbol) are displayed through the display window 16. pattern) is 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. Further, when a required number (specified number) of medals are inserted for one game, the active line is activated.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals (regular number) required for one game is set for each gaming state, which will be described later, and is one to three medals depending on the gaming state. One or more are set. Specifically, the prescribed number is set to 2 or 3 depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to play the game by inserting (bet) 2 or 3 medals. . In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in both the case where two medals are inserted and the game is played with three medals inserted, the middle stage of the first reel 20a is , the upper stage of the second reel 20b and the lower stage of the third reel 20c constitute an effective line. Note that different active lines may be set depending on the number of medals inserted.

The outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c is divided into 20 areas (pieces) at regular intervals, and one of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged on each piece. Further, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are associated with each piece (symbols placed on each piece) of each reel 20a to 20c.

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, a start lever (game start operating means) 24 that is operated when starting a game, and a rotating There are provided stop buttons (stop operation means) 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the reels that are present, 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, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled 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. 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 liquid crystal display 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. a prize determining means 44 that determines whether a winning combination has been won when the winning combination is stopped; a payout control means 45; a replay control means 46; a setting change means 47; an initialization means 48; and a game state control means. 49, instruction function control means 51, production main control means 52, and 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 90 and a sub-side storage means 92. Further, the sub-side storage means 92 includes a ROM and a RAM.

In addition, the effect main control means 52 and the effect sub control means 90 constitute the effect control means 100. The performance main control means 52 issues instructions to the performance sub control means 90 based on the gaming state, the performance state, etc. In addition, the performance sub-control means 90 controls the performance stored in the sub-side storage means 92 based on information regarding the gaming state and performance status transmitted from the performance main control means 52, or information on whether or not to perform an instruction 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 90, and the control performed by the production sub control means 90 may be performed by the production main control means 52. Further, the control performed by the production control means 100 described in this embodiment may be performed by the instruction function control means 51, and the control performed by the instruction function control means 51 may be performed by the production control means 100.

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. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as will be described later, the general medium state, RBB internal medium state A, RBB internal medium state B, RBB active state A, and RBB active state B can be set as the gaming state, As the setting value, six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6 can be set, and the internal lottery means 42 selects the internal lottery table according to the gaming state, the number of inserted medals, and the set value. A lottery will be held.
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. Specifically, the internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of winning areas as shown in FIG. 3, and each random number value obtained from the random number generating means 41 is associated with one of the winning areas. There is. In addition, there are winning areas that include one or more winning roles (associated with winning roles) and winning areas that do not include any winning roles (associated with losing roles). . Furthermore, the combinations of winning combinations included in each winning area are different. Then, all the winning combinations belonging to the winning area associated with the random number value obtained from the random number generation means 41 are made to be won as a result of the internal lottery. In the following, the winning of a combination belonging to a winning area in an internal lottery will also be referred to as "a winning area is winning." In addition, the case where no prize is won in any of the roles is also referred to as "winning area 'non-winning'".

As shown in FIG. 3, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, small winnings 1 to 35 are prepared as small winnings. In addition, the winning areas that include small roles include "6-choice Bell 1" - "6-choice Bell 6", "12-choice Bell 1" - "12-choice Bell 12", "Common Bell", "Cherry 3", "Watermelon"'', ``Chance 1'', ``Chance 2'', ``Small win ALL'', and ``1 card ALL'' are available. Furthermore, small winnings 1 to 15, small winnings 32, and small winnings 35 are 15 winnings in which 15 medals are paid out when a prize is won. Furthermore, the small winning combination 16 is a three-card winning combination in which three medals are paid out when a prize is won. In addition, the minor winnings 17 to 31, the minor winnings 33, and the minor winnings 34 are one-card winnings in which one medal is paid out when a prize is won.
In the following, the winning areas "6-choice bell 1" to "6-choice bell 6" and "12-choice bell 1" to "12-choice bell 12" will be collectively referred to as batting order bells (choice combinations).

The winning area "Small win ALL" is a winning area where all the small wins (Small win 1 to Small win 35) are won in duplicate. In addition, the winning area "1 card ALL" is a winning area where all the 1-card winnings (small winnings 17 to 31, small winnings 33, and small winnings 34) are won in duplicate. In addition, the winning areas "6-choice Bell 1" to "6-choice Bell 6" and the winning areas "12-choice Bell 1" to "12-choice Bell 12" have one or more types of 15-card winnings and 1-card winnings. This is a winning area where you can win multiple times. In addition, the winning area "Common Bell" is a winning area where multiple types of 15-card combinations are won overlappingly. In addition, the winning area "Cherry 3" is a winning area where multiple types of one-card combinations are won in duplicate. Moreover, the winning area "Watermelon" is a winning area where the small role 16 is won alone. In addition, the winning area "chance number 1" is a winning area where the small role 34 wins alone. In addition, the winning area "chance number 2" is a winning area where multiple types of 15-card combinations are won overlappingly.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, Replay 1 to Replay 8 are prepared as replays. In addition, "Replay 1A" to "Replay 1C", "Replay 2A" to "Replay 2C", "Replay 3", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2A" and "Cherry 2B" are available as winning areas that include replays. has been done.

In the winning areas "Replay 1A" to "Replay 1C", "Replay 2A" to "Replay 2C", "Replay 3", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2A" and "Cherry 2B", one type of Replay is unique each. This is a winning area where you can win or a winning area where you can win multiple types of replays at the same time.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, first big bonus (RBB1) to fourth big bonus (RBB4) are prepared as bonuses. Further, as winning areas associated with bonuses, winning areas "RBB1" to "RBB4" are prepared in which each of RBB1 to RBB4 wins independently.
In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the bonuses (RBB1 to RBB4) are assumed to be an accessory continuous activation device related to a so-called first class special accessory, but other bonuses may be used. Further, other bonuses may also be included. Further, the installed bonuses may be set to be won individually, or may be set to be won in combination with a replay or a small winning combination.

In addition, "non-winning" is provided as a winning area associated with losing.

Each winning area is set to either win or not to win depending on the gaming state and the number of medals inserted. In other words, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and the number of medals inserted and performs an internal lottery, thereby changing the winning combinations. . In FIG. 3, when a game is executed with each number of inputs in each gaming state, whether or not each winning area can be won is indicated by an "O" mark.

In other words, the winning area "non-winning" means winning when the gaming state is RBB internal state B and the number of medals inserted is 3, or when the gaming state is RBB operating state A or RBB operating state B. This means that you cannot win in any other gaming state or number of inputs.

In addition, the winning areas "Replay 1A" to "Replay 1C", "Replay 2A" to "Replay 2C", "Replay 3", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2A", "Cherry 2B" and "Watermelon" are game You can win (regardless of the number of entries) when the state is general, RBB internal medium state A, or RBB internal medium state B, and you cannot win in RBB active state A or RBB active state B. It looks like this.

In addition, the winning areas "6-choice Bell 1" to "6-choice Bell 6", "12-choice Bell 1" to "12-choice Bell 12", "Common Bell", "Cherry 3", "Chance 1" and "Chance Item 2 is a game in which you can win if the game state is normal medium state, RBB internal medium state A or RBB internal medium state B, and the number of medals inserted is 3, and other games Depending on the condition and number of entries, it is impossible to win.

In addition, the winning areas ``Small win ALL'' and ``1 coin ALL'' are designed so that it is possible to win regardless of the gaming state and the number of medals inserted.

In addition, in the winning areas "RBB1" and "RBB2", you can win when the gaming state is normal and the number of medals inserted is 3; other gaming states and the number of medals inserted are Now, you won't be able to win.

In addition, winning areas "RBB3" and "RBB4" can be won when the gaming state is normal and the number of inserted medals is 2, and other gaming states and number of inserted medals are possible. Now, you won't be able to win.

Each winning area is assigned a different winning area number. Each winning area can be identified by the winning area number.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning a small winning combination is the same for each number of inserted medals in the general medium state, RBB internal medium state A, and RBB internal medium state B.

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 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. Big bonuses (RBB1 to RBB4) are associated with carryover flags. 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 change, the internal lottery table group consisting of a plurality of internal lottery tables selected according to the gaming state is changed to the internal lottery table group associated with each setting. Depending on the settings, there will be a group of internal lottery tables with different winning probabilities for small roles, replays, and bonuses.

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 setting value is changed, the gaming state becomes the normal state, the gaming section becomes the non-advantageous section, and the production state becomes the non-advantageous section production state, and these states are when the power is first turned on after shipping from the factory. The same condition will occur. 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 92 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. Also, for example, even if the setting value is changed when the gaming state is RBB internal medium state B, the gaming state is not returned to the initial state and remains RBB internal medium state B, and other gaming states (for example, RBB internal medium state If the setting value is changed (medium state A, etc.), the gaming state may be returned to the initial state, which is the general medium 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 stopping order of the first reel 20a to third reel 20c changes depending on the operating order (stroke order) of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

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 winning 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order are set for each batting order bell. In addition, FIG. 4 shows the relationship between the mode of the stop operation and the winning combination when each winning area is won in the RBB internal medium state (RBB internal medium state A and RBB internal medium state B). . In each winning area of the batting order bell, if you win in the RBB internal medium state, you can win a winning combination of 15 cards if the operation is performed with the correct batting order, and 1 card if the operation is performed with the incorrect batting order. It is now possible to win a prize for your role. In other words, if any of the batting order bells is won in the RBB internal medium state, and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, small winnings 1 to 15, small winnings 32, or small winnings 35 will be won. The priority order is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can be played is the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, small winnings 17 to 31, small winnings 33, or The priority order is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the small winning combination 34 is the highest.

Specifically, in the winning areas "6-choice Bell 1" to "6-choice Bell 6", if the correct batting order is operated, a winning combination of 15 cards will be won. Furthermore, if the winning areas "6-choice Bell 1" to "6-choice Bell 6" are operated in an incorrect batting order, either one winning combination or none of the winning combinations will win.

In addition, the winning areas "12 selection bell 1" to "12 selection bell 6" include specific symbols (first specific symbols) on the reels 20a to 20c that are operated in the correct batting order and are stopped first. When the first stop operation is performed while a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 0 to 9) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the active line), A winning combination of 15 cards is made. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the first specific symbol, it is possible to win a 15-card combination. In addition, the winning areas "12-choice bell 1" to "12-choice bell 6" are the first specific on reels 20a to 20c that are stopped first when the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, and when the winning area is operated in the correct batting order. The first stop operation is performed when a symbol within a predetermined range that does not include any symbols (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 10 to 19) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the active line). In this case, either a single-card winning combination or no winning combination is made.

In addition, the winning areas "12 selection bell 7" to "12 selection bell 12" are operated in the correct batting order and are different from the first specific symbol on the reels 20a to 20c that are stopped first. The first stop operation is performed when a symbol (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 10 to 19) within a predetermined range including 2 specific symbols) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the active line). If the card is played, a 15-card hand will be awarded. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the second specific symbol, it is possible to win a 15-card combination. In addition, the winning areas "12 selection bell 7" to "12 selection bell 12" are the second special on reels 20a to 20c that are operated in the incorrect batting order and are stopped first when the operation is performed in the correct batting order. The first stop operation is performed when a symbol within a predetermined range that does not include any symbols (for example, any symbol from symbol number 0 to 9) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the active line). In this case, either a single-card winning combination or no winning combination is made.

Further, there is only one correct batting order for each batting order bell, and the other five batting orders are incorrect batting orders. In addition, the winning areas "6-choice Bell 1" to "6-choice Bell 6" have different batting orders set as correct batting orders, and the winning areas "12-choice Bell 1" to "12-choice Bell 6" have different batting orders. The batting order is set as the correct batting order, and different batting orders are set as the correct batting order for the winning areas "12 selection bell 7" to "12 selection bell 12".

In addition, each winning area of the batting order bell is the case when the stop operation is performed in a manner (correct batting order and predetermined timing) in which a 15-card winning combination is won in the RBB internal state when winning in the general state. Also, the winning combination of 1 card wins the prize (the winning combination of 15 cards does not win the prize). In addition, each winning area of the batting order bell is won in the general medium state, and the first stop operation is in accordance with the correct batting order in the RBB internal medium state (the first stop operation is correct). ), the one-card hand is guaranteed to win (there is no chance of missing out).

In addition, the content in parentheses in FIG. 4 is the batting order (and the predetermined state in which the symbols within the predetermined range including the first specific symbol or the second specific symbol described above are located at the predetermined display position). It shows the winning rates for the 1-card winning combination and the 15-card winning combination when the stop operation is performed. For example, the notation "1 card (1/2)" is based on the premise that the timing of the stop operation is random (within the predetermined range), and the probability of winning a 1 card winning combination is 1/2. This shows that the probability of winning a 1-card hand is 2 (the 1-card hand does not win).

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 combinations that result in winnings 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, if you win a small win 1 to 15, a small win 32, or a small win 35, 15 medals are paid out, and if you win a small win 16, 3 medals are paid out, If you win a small win 17 to a small win 31, a small win 33, or a small win 34, one medal is paid out.

In addition, 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 control 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. 5, the gaming state control means 49 controls the general medium state, the RBB internal medium state A (bonus established state A), the RBB internal medium state A (bonus state A), and the RBB internal medium state B (bonus established state). A gaming state transition control process is performed to shift the gaming state between B) and RBB operating state B (bonus state B). 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 established.

The general medium state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and the prescribed number of coins to be inserted (regular number) is set to 2 and 3 coins. Furthermore, it is possible to transition from the general medium state to RBB internal medium state A and RBB internal medium state B. Specifically, in the general medium state, if RBB1 or RBB2 is won, the state shifts to RBB internal medium state A, and if RBB3 or RBB4 is won, the state shifts to RBB internal medium state B. In addition, in the general state, depending on the number of medals inserted, the internal lottery table in which RBB1 and RBB2 are set as lottery targets, or the internal lottery table in which RBB3 and RBB4 are set as lottery targets, is selected. A lottery will be held.

Specifically, when a game is played with three medals inserted in the normal state, refer to the internal lottery table in which RBB1 and RBB2 are set as lottery targets and RBB3 and RBB4 are excluded from lottery targets. An internal lottery will be held. In addition, when a game is played with two medals inserted in the general mode, RBB3 and RBB4 are set as lottery targets, and RBB1 and RBB2 are excluded from the lottery targets by referring to the internal lottery table. A lottery will be held.

The RBB internal medium state A is a gaming state that is entered upon winning RBB1 or RBB2 in the internal lottery, and the prescribed number of coins to be inserted is set to 2 and 3 coins. Furthermore, in the RBB internal medium state A, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table selected according to the number of medals inserted from among a plurality of internal lottery tables in which RBB1 to RBB4 are excluded from the lottery targets. .

In addition, in the RBB internal medium state A, the lottery flag corresponding to RBB1 or RBB2 is maintained in the winning state until RBB1 or RBB2 wins, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of RBB1 or RBB2 is displayed on the active line. , the gaming state control means 49 shifts the gaming state from the RBB internal state A to the RBB operating state A. Furthermore, in this embodiment, RBB1 and RBB2 are bonuses that are valid only when the number of inserted medals is three, and when playing a game with the number of inserted three medals in RBB internal medium state A. It is possible to win RBB1 or RBB2, but when playing a game with two coins inserted in RBB internal medium state A, RBB1 and RBB2 cannot be won.

RBB internal medium state B is a gaming state to which the player enters when RBB3 or RBB4 is won in the internal lottery, and the prescribed number of coins to be inserted is set to 2 and 3 coins. Furthermore, in the RBB internal medium state B, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table selected according to the number of medals inserted from among a plurality of internal lottery tables in which RBB1 to RBB4 are excluded from lottery targets. .

In addition, in the RBB internal medium state B, the lottery flag corresponding to RBB3 or RBB4 is maintained in the winning state until RBB3 or RBB4 wins, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of RBB3 or RBB4 is displayed on the active line. , the gaming state control means 49 shifts the gaming state from the RBB internal state B to the RBB operating state B. In addition, in this embodiment, RBB3 and RBB4 are bonuses that are valid only when the number of inserted medals is two, and when playing a game with the number of inserted two medals in RBB internal medium state B. It is possible to win RBB3 or RBB4, but when playing a game with three coins inserted in RBB internal medium state B, RBB3 and RBB4 cannot be won.

The RBB operating state A is a gaming state that transitions to when a symbol combination representing a winning form of RBB1 or RBB2 is displayed on the active line, and the prescribed number of coins to be inserted is set to three. Further, in the RBB operating state A, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which the winning areas "Non-win", "Small winning combination ALL", and "1 piece ALL" are set as lottery targets. In addition, in the RBB operating state A, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state A, and the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 66 medals). When the medals are paid out, the gaming state control means 49 ends the RBB operating state A and shifts the gaming state to the normal state.
In this embodiment, the termination condition for the RBB operation state A is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the termination condition is determined by the number of games played in the RBB operation state A, the number of small winnings, etc. It may be.

The RBB operating state B is a gaming state that shifts when a symbol combination representing a winning form of RBB3 or RBB4 is displayed on the active line, and the prescribed number of coins to be inserted is set to three. Further, in the RBB operating state B, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which the winning areas "Non-win", "Small winning combination ALL", and "1 piece ALL" are set as lottery targets. In addition, in the RBB operating state B, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state B, and the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 2 medals). When the medals are paid out, the gaming state control means 49 ends the RBB operating state B and shifts the gaming state to the normal state.
In this embodiment, the termination condition for the RBB operation state B is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the termination condition is determined by the number of games played in the RBB operation state B, the number of small winnings, etc. It may be.

The instruction function control means 51 includes a game section control means 80, a performance state control means 81, and a privilege granting means 82. The instruction function control means 51 performs processing related to the operation of an instruction function that assists in winning a specific winning combination in an advantageous section. Specifically, when a predetermined winning combination is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction performance to assist the winning of this winning combination. More specifically, when the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction performance (batting order navigation performance) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 15-card combination. . Based on this determination, the effect control means 100 causes the liquid crystal display 13 to execute a batting order navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game section control means 80 performs a game section transition control process to shift 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 benefit giving means 82 performs a lottery for moving to an advantageous section, and when the lottery for moving to an advantageous section is won, the game section control means 80 shifts 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. Further, when the game section is set to a non-advantageous section, no instruction performance can be performed, and only when the game section is set to an advantageous section, the instruction performance can be performed. 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 granting means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transfer lottery) to determine whether or not to transfer to the advantageous section at a predetermined opportunity. Specifically, the benefit granting means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) that determines whether or not to move to an advantageous section based on the result of an internal lottery (based on the winning of a predetermined winning combination (winning area)). I do. 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.

Furthermore, each time one game is played in an advantageous section, the game section control means 80 stores the number of advantageous section games counter 65 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 in response to a game start operation on the start lever 24. An increment process is performed to add "1" to the value as a value corresponding to one game. 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 removes the game section from the advantageous section. Move to an advantageous area. 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, the game section control means 80 updates the memory value of the difference number counter 64 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 by the difference number of medals in the advantageous section, and updates the value corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out (for example, 15 If there is a payout of 1 medal, it is set as ``15'', and if there is no payout without winning any role, it is set as ``0''), which corresponds to the number of medals used in the game. The value (for example, if 3 coins are inserted, it is set as "3") is subtracted to obtain the calculation result of the difference number of coins in the game, and this calculation result is added to the stored value of the difference number counter 64. Perform update processing. Note that the game section control means 80 does not add to the difference number counter 64 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 differential sheet number counter 64 is "0". Then, the game section control means 80 changes the game section from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section, assuming that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the stored value of the difference number counter 64 exceeds a threshold value (for example, "2400"). Move to section. The stored value of the difference number counter 64 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". For example, if the stored value of the difference number counter 64 at the start of the game is "2", as a result of playing the game, If the winning combination is not won and no medals are paid out, 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 stored in the difference number counter 64, the initial value will be Although the value falls below "0", the value stored in the updated differential sheet number counter is configured to stop 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 instruction performance is performed. Furthermore, once the light is turned on, it will not be turned off until the advantageous section ends.

As shown in FIG. 6, the performance state control means 81 performs a performance state transition that transitions the performance state between multiple types of performance states including a non-advantageous section performance state, a non-AT performance state, a CZ performance state, and an AT performance state. Performs control processing. Further, the AT performance state includes a special performance state and a normal AT performance state. 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 non-advantageous section performance state is a performance state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of performance states. In the non-advantageous section, the performance state control means 81 sets the performance state to the non-advantageous section performance state. In the non-advantageous section performance state (non-advantageous section), the benefit granting means 82 performs the advantageous section transfer lottery as described above, and when the transition to the advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transfer lottery, the presentation state control is performed. Means 81 shifts the performance state to a non-AT performance state.

The non-AT performance state is basically a performance state that transitions to when an advantageous section starts, and at the beginning of an advantageous section, the probability of transitioning to a non-AT performance state is higher than the probability of transitioning to another performance state. It is also set high.

Furthermore, in the non-AT performance state, the batting order navigation performance is performed less frequently than in the AT performance state, and the batting order navigation performance is almost never performed or is not performed at all.

The performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the CZ performance state at a predetermined opportunity in the non-AT performance state. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an upper limit (so-called ceiling) is set for the number of games in the non-AT performance state, and when a predetermined number of games (for example, 500) are executed in the non-AT performance state, , the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the CZ performance state. Further, the upper limit of the number of games in the non-AT performance state as a ceiling is determined by lottery when the non-AT performance state is started. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of games in the non-AT performance state is determined from 200, 300, 400, or 500 by the lottery. The number of games executed in the non-AT performance state (the remaining number of games until the ceiling) may be managed by, for example, providing a counter in the RAM of the storage means 60 to count the number of games. In addition, in the non-AT performance state, the benefit granting means 82 performs a lottery (CZ A lottery) may be held, and if the CZ lottery is won, the performance state control means 81 may shift the performance state to the CZ performance state.

The CZ performance state is a performance state in which expectations for transition to the AT performance state are higher than in the non-AT performance state. In other words, the CZ performance state is a performance state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-AT performance state. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a plurality (predetermined number) of achievement conditions are achieved in the non-AT performance state and the CZ performance state, the benefit granting means 82 grants the right to shift to the AT performance state as a benefit. , and the degree of expectation that each achievement condition will be achieved is higher in the CZ performance state than in the non-AT performance state. For example, in the non-AT performance state and the CZ performance state, the benefit granting means 82 determines whether or not the transition to the AT performance state is possible, depending on the result of the internal lottery (based on the winning of a predetermined role (winning area)). It is also possible to hold a lottery (AT lottery) to determine the AT lottery, and if you win the AT lottery, you are given the right to shift to the AT performance state as a benefit. , the expectation level of winning the AT lottery may be set higher.

Furthermore, in the CZ presentation state, the batting order navigation presentation is performed less frequently than in the AT presentation state, and the batting order navigation presentation is almost never performed or is not performed at all.

In the non-AT performance state or the CZ performance state, when it is determined to shift to the AT performance state (when the right to transition is granted), the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the AT performance state. In the AT performance state, when the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines to execute a batting order navigation performance that notifies the correct batting order. Further, when it is decided to execute the batting order navigation performance, the performance control means 100 causes the liquid crystal display 13 to display the correct batting order.

Continuation of the AT production state is managed based on an AT stock number counter 66 and an AT game number counter 67 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. When determining to grant the right to shift to the AT performance state in the non-AT performance state or the CZ performance state, the benefit granting means 82 adds a predetermined value “1” to the AT stock number counter 66. Further, when the stored value of the AT stock number counter 66 is "1" or more in the non-AT performance state or the CZ performance state, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the AT performance state. Specifically, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to a special performance state.

The special performance state is a performance state that is basically transitioned to when the AT performance state is started. In the special performance state, the benefit awarding means 82 performs a lottery (AT point award lottery) to determine whether or not to award AT points in accordance with the results of the internal lottery for each game, and AT points will be awarded. Further, AT points are accumulated in an AT point counter 68 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60, and when the stored value of the AT point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value "100", the bonus granting means 82 adds a predetermined value “1” to the AT stock number counter 66 and subtracts a predetermined value “100” from the stored value of the AT point counter 68. In addition, in the AT point award lottery, it is not only decided whether or not to award AT points, but also how many points will be awarded if AT points are awarded, and the value corresponding to the determined number of points will be displayed in the AT point counter. It is added to the stored value of 68. In addition, the AT point award lottery (granting AT points) is performed even in the normal AT performance state, but in the special performance state, the level of expectation for the grant of AT points is higher than in the normal AT performance state, and normally This is a performance state in which it is easier to acquire AT points compared to the AT performance state. In other words, the special performance state is a performance state in which the stock number of the AT performance state tends to increase (the duration of the AT performance state tends to increase) compared to the normal AT performance state.

In the special performance state, the guaranteed number of games is set to 10, and 10 or more games are always executed. In addition, in the special performance state, after 10 games have been played, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to end the special performance state (special performance state end lottery) every time the batting order bell is won in an internal lottery. If the special performance state end lottery is won, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the normal AT performance state.

When starting the normal AT performance state, the performance state control means 81 subtracts a predetermined value "1" from the AT stock number counter 66, and sets the value "20" corresponding to the number of games for one set to the AT game. The number counter 67 is set. Further, the performance state control means 81 subtracts "1" from the stored value of the AT game number counter 67 every time a game is executed in the normal AT performance state. Further, when the stored value of the AT game number counter 67 reaches "0" in the normal AT performance state (when one set of games is executed in the normal AT performance state), the performance state control means 81 controls the AT stock number. The value stored in the counter 66 is referred to. If the referenced stored value of the AT stock number counter 66 is "1" or more, the performance state control means 81 subtracts a predetermined value "1" from the stored value of the AT stock number counter 66, and at the same time, the game for one set is A value "20" corresponding to the number of times is set in the AT game number counter 67, and one set of normal AT performance state is started again. On the other hand, if the stored value of the referenced AT stock number counter 66 is "0", the performance state control means 81 ends the normal AT performance state and shifts to another performance state. Here, in the normal AT production state, the memory value of the AT stock number counter 66 reaching "0" is one of the conditions for ending the AT production state, and the memory value of the AT stock number counter 66 reaches "0". 0'' and other conditions that enable the continuation of the AT performance state are not satisfied, the performance state control means shifts the performance state from the normal AT performance state to the non-advantageous section performance state. . Also, at this time, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the continuation of the AT performance state is managed by the number of games played in the AT performance state (normally the number of sets in the AT performance state), but the number of medals acquired in the AT performance state, the AT The management may be based on the difference in the number of medals obtained in the presentation state, the number of batting order navigation presentations, or the like.

The instruction function control means 51 initializes instruction function information to initialize information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 as information related to the instruction function when the advantageous section ends and the game section shifts to a non-advantageous section. processing. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 inputs the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65, the stored value of the difference number counter 64, the stored value of the AT stock number counter 66, the stored value of the AT game number counter 67, and the AT points. The memory value of the counter 68 and the flag (lottery result) related to the lottery related to the instruction function are initialized. That is, information related to the 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 instruction performance shown here is also initialized.

When the performance state is the AT performance state and the batting order bell is won, the performance control means 100 transmits an instruction performance (batting order navigation performance) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 15-card winning combination on the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker. 14, etc., to execute the control. If the batting order bell is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in accordance with the correct batting order announced by the instruction performance, the 15-card winning combination will always be won and 15 medals will be obtained. .
In addition, when performing an instruction performance, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display section 17.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 (performance control means 100) controls the lottery related to the instruction function (AT production state such as CZ lottery or AT lottery) in a game where the number of medals inserted is 3. However, in games where the number of medals inserted is two, the instruction functions such as drawings related to the instruction function and batting order navigation effects are performed. Such processing is not performed. Hereinafter, the lottery, batting order navigation performance (instruction performance), etc. related to the instruction function will be referred to as processing related to the instruction function.
The instruction function control means 51 (performance control means 100) performs processing related to the instruction function when the gaming state is RBB internal medium state B, but when the gaming state is general medium state, RBB internal medium state A, RBB operation In the case of medium state A or RBB operating state B, processing related to the instruction function is not performed. In the game machine of this embodiment, the process related to the instruction function is executed only when the game state is RBB internal medium state B and the game is played with three medals inserted. Therefore, the process related to the instruction function is not executed in other gaming states and numbers of inputs. In other words, in state B during RBB operation, a game played with two medals inserted has a higher performance related to the instruction function (instruction performance) (medal acquisition) than a game played with three medals inserted. (expectations regarding In other words, a game played with two medals inserted has a lower level of expectation regarding the acquisition of medals based on the instruction performance than a game played with three medals inserted.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the AT performance state, the instructed performance can be executed in a game where the number of medals inserted is 3, but in the AT performance state, in a game performed with the number of medals inserted is 2, the instruction performance can be executed. The instruction performance is not executed. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a game is played with two medals inserted, the batting order bell is not won (see FIG. 3), so the game is played with two medals inserted. In this case, the batting order navigation effect will not be executed, but even if the configuration is such that you can win the batting order bell when the number of medals inserted is 2, if the number of medals inserted is 2, the game will not be executed. In this case, the batting order navigation effect may not be executed.

The processing related to the instruction function includes an advantageous section transfer lottery, a process for transferring the game section to an advantageous section based on the winning of the advantageous section transfer lottery, and the like. Note that the process of moving to an advantageous area based on the advantageous area transition lottery or the winning of the advantageous area transition lottery may be referred to as the process related to advantageous area transition. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 (performance control means 100) performs processing related to the advantageous section according to the result of an internal lottery in a game in which the number of medals inserted is 3 in the non-advantageous section. However, in games where the number of medals inserted is two in the non-advantageous section, no matter which winning pattern is obtained as a result of the internal lottery, processing related to the advantageous section will not be performed. There is. Therefore, in a game where the number of medals inserted is two, it is never determined to move to an advantageous section in which an instruction performance can be executed. In other words, a game played with two medals thrown in has a lower performance regarding instruction performance than a game played with three medals thrown in.

Further, the instruction function control means 51 can perform a lottery such as a CZ lottery, an AT lottery, an AT point award lottery, etc. in a game where the number of medals inserted is three, but it is possible to perform a lottery such as a CZ lottery, an AT lottery, an AT point award lottery, etc. when the number of medals inserted is two. These drawings are not conducted in the games that are currently being played. In addition, the instruction function control means 51 includes a counter that counts the number of remaining games until the ceiling in the non-AT performance state, an AT stock number counter 66, and an AT game number in a game where the number of medals inserted is three. Although it is possible to update the stored values of the counter 67, AT point counter 68, etc., in a game where the number of medals inserted is two, these counters are not updated.

Note that in a game played with two medals inserted, processing related to the instruction function may be performed. However, even in this case, the performance regarding the instruction performance is lower than that of a game played with three medals inserted. For example, when the processing related to the instruction function is an AT lottery, the performance related to the instruction performance is low, and the AT lottery is executed less frequently, or the AT lottery is executed at the same frequency. However, the probability of winning is low.

The effect control means 100 controls the display of images on the display device 13, which is one of the effect devices. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to play a predetermined game by setting the number of medals inserted to either the first specified number (3 medals) or the second specified number (2 medals). In the predetermined game, when a first specified number or a second specified number of medals are inserted (bet), the operation of the start lever 24 is activated. Next, when the activated start lever 24 is operated, a game (one game) is started. Next, with the start of the game, each of the reels 20a to 20c starts rotating, 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, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery is displayed on the active line (if it is determined that the winning combination has been won), the winning combination that won the winning combination is displayed on the active line. The process corresponding to (winning process) is executed, and one game ends. On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is a loss (non-winning), or if it is determined that the winning combination won in the internal lottery was not won, one game ends when each reel 20a to 20c stops. . Hereinafter, a game played by inserting a first specified number (3) of medals will be referred to as a "3-card game," and a game played by inserting a second specified number (2) of medals will be referred to as a "2-card game." It's called a betting game.

When a two-stake game is started, the performance control means 100 executes a two-stakes game performance and displays a special image on the display device 13 to notify (notify, indicate, suggest) that it is a two-stakes game. Display. Examples of special images will be described later, but notifying that it is a 2-card game means that it is directly displayed, or even if it is not directly displayed, a special image specifically for 2-card games is used. This refers to the fact that it is a display, etc., so that the player can recognize that it is a two-stakes game.

When the start lever 24 activated by inserting a second specified number of medals is operated, the effect control means 100 displays a special image using the operation of the start lever 24 as a trigger. A special image is displayed at the start of a 2-card game, and the player is notified that a 2-card game is being played. It can be recognized that a game with low performance is being played.

(Special image)
Here, some examples of special images (two-card game images) will be shown using FIG. Note that the special image is not limited to a still image, but may be one with movement (moving image).
FIG. 7(a) is a diagram showing an example of a special image. This special image is a special background image. The background image is an image depicting a landscape, a building, a car, a character, a symbol, or a combination thereof.
FIG. 7(b) is a diagram showing another example of the special image. This special image is an image that includes the special image shown in FIG. 7(a) and the words "2-card game in progress" (special character image). In addition, when there is a special character image such as the special image in FIG. 7(b) that says "During a 2-card game", the background image may be used in a performance other than a 2-card game performance. good.
Note that in the case of displaying/not displaying a special image, the special image shown in FIG. 7(a) or 7(b) is displayed/not displayed, but the special image shown in FIG. 7(b) The character image (only) may be regarded as a special image, and the special image may be displayed/not displayed. Further, although not shown, in the case of a special image including a special character image as shown in FIG. 7(b), the background image may be a single color (for example, white or black).

Next, the timing of not displaying the special image will be explained. In the following, when we say "to make the image not display", we mean not only the case where the image itself is hidden, but also the case where another image is placed on a layer higher than the layer in which the image is placed (drawn). This includes cases in which images arranged in lower layers are rendered invisible by overlapping them.

If you win a replay as a result of the internal lottery in a 2-bet game, when each reel stops in a predetermined stopping manner (when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed on the active line), then in a 2-bet game, The same number of medals as the number of inserted medals (ie, two medals) are automatically inserted, and the operation of the start lever 24 for the next game is enabled. In other words, a winning determination is made based on the stopped symbols, and when it is determined that a replay prize has been won, processing corresponding to the winning combination (replay processing) is performed, and the operation of the start lever 24 for the next game is enabled. . For games that win in replays, the end of the game may be the time when the reels stop and it is determined that a replay win has been won (i.e., before the actual automatic input), and the end of the game may be the time when the replay process is completed (i.e., the actual The game may end after the automatic insertion of the game.
In this case, if, in a 2-card game in which a replay is won, the 2-card game ends (each reel stops in a predetermined stop mode (stop mode corresponding to replay)), a special When the image is not displayed, even though it has been decided that the replay has been won and the next game will also be a two-stakes game, this fact will not be announced (hidden). Therefore, the player may feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won in a two-stakes game, the effect control means 100 is configured to display the symbol combination corresponding to the replay on the active line even after the reels have stopped in a predetermined stopping manner. (even after the special image is displayed), the special image continues to be displayed. Therefore, when a player wins a replay in a two-stakes game, the special image continues to be displayed even after the reels have stopped in a predetermined manner, thereby preventing the player from having the above-mentioned discomfort. .

In addition, if you win a small role as a result of the internal lottery in a 2-card game and win a small role (if the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line), you will win the prize corresponding to that small role. When the process (payout process) is performed, the two-stake game ends. Furthermore, if the player wins a small prize but does not win, the two-stake game ends when each reel stops. Therefore, even if the special image is not displayed upon completion of the two-stake game, the player will not feel uncomfortable as he would if he won a replay. However, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a small winning combination is won in a two-stakes game, the production control means 100 determines whether or not the small winning combination has been won (the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is displayed on the active line). The display of the special image is continued even after the two-stake game ends, regardless of whether the game is played or not.
In this case, if a phenomenon disadvantageous to the player occurs due to playing a two-stakes game (if the result is disadvantageous to the player), it is determined that the cause of the phenomenon is two. It can be easily identified that the player played a multi-stakes game. I will explain in detail. Consider a scene in which a transition to an AT performance state is determined when a small winning combination is won and a small winning combination is won in a predetermined game (when a symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is displayed on an active line). Then, it is assumed that in the game, a symbol combination corresponding to a minor winning combination is displayed on the active line, but the transition to the AT performance state is not determined because the game is a two-coat game instead of a three-copy game. At this time, if the special image is configured to continue to be displayed even after the reels have stopped in a predetermined stop mode as in this embodiment, it is possible to indicate that the transition to the AT performance state has not been determined in the game. It can be easily determined that the cause is that the game was played with two cards. In addition, in a given game, when a replay is won and a symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed on the active line, the transition to the AT production state is determined. The same applies when playing a game.

In addition, when the result of the internal lottery in a two-copy game is a non-winning result, the performance control means 100 continues displaying the special image even after the reels are stopped in a predetermined stopping manner. In addition, when a bonus is won in a two-stakes game, the production control means 100 controls the reels to move to a predetermined position regardless of whether or not the bonus is won (whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed on the active line). The display of the special image may be continued even after the stop mode is stopped. In addition, if you win a bonus in the two-stakes game, the special image will not be displayed once the winning has been determined, and an image notifying you that you have won the bonus will be displayed. good.

Regardless of the result of the internal lottery or whether or not you have won a prescribed prize, the special image continues to be displayed even after the end of the 2-coin game (even after the reels have stopped in a prescribed stopping manner). In the case of unification, the configuration can be simplified, which increases development efficiency and prevents storage capacity from being compressed.

Next, consider a case where the display of the special image is continued until, for example, a predetermined operation related to the next game is performed. In that case, if the player stops playing after the two-stake game ends, the display of the special image will continue until the predetermined operation is performed. The display of this special image is to notify that a game with low performance in terms of instruction performance has been played, but it may give the impression that the player is at a disadvantage (as if a penalty has been imposed). There is a possibility that other players may see the special image displayed and avoid playing games on the gaming machine. Processing related to the instruction function is not performed only in the game played with two cards (two-card game); in the next game (if it is a three-card game), processing related to the instruction function is performed ( i.e. the penalty is not carried forward). However, if the special image continues to be displayed even after the end of the two-stakes game, it may give the impression that the process related to the instruction function will not be performed in the next game either.
In addition, in the above, it is assumed that the process related to the instruction function is not performed only for the game played with 2 cards, but for the subsequent games after the game played with 2 cards, for example, the process related to the instruction function is performed over multiple games. Such processing may not be performed (that is, the penalty may be carried over).

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect control means 100 is configured to satisfy a predetermined condition while continuing to display the special image after the end of the two-stakes game (after the reels have stopped in a predetermined stop mode). Then, a demonstration effect is executed, the special image is not displayed, and a demonstration image (demonstration screen) is displayed. Here, satisfying the predetermined conditions means that the display conditions for the demo image are met, and the state in which the player has not played the game since the end of the game (the state in which the predetermined operation is not input to the gaming machine) ) continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, one minute) (a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any game being played). Note that the demo image is, for example, an image that attracts the player's interest, such as a still image or a moving image. In this way, if a predetermined condition is met while the special image continues to be displayed, the special image is switched to the demo image, so the player can avoid playing the game by seeing the special image being displayed. This can reduce the possibility of
Here, the display conditions for the demo image (timing of transition to the demo image) will be specifically explained. When a predetermined period of time (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the third stop operation of the stop button was performed, the demo image display condition is satisfied and the demo image is displayed. After the third stop operation of the stop button is performed, it may be from the timing when the last press of the stop button is detected, or from the timing when the release of the last press of the stop button is detected. It may be from the timing when the rotation of all reels is detected to have stopped, and it may be from the timing when the stoppage of rotation of all reels is detected, and it may be from the timing when the release of the last stop button press is detected. It may be from the end of the performance executed as a trigger, etc.

Note that, in the above, the fulfillment of the predetermined condition is the establishment of the display condition for the demo image, but the following may be used. That is, the establishment of the predetermined condition may be defined as the detection of recovery from a power outage (power outage). When the performance control means 100 continues displaying the special image after the end of the two-stakes game and detects recovery from the power outage, the production control means 100 stops displaying the special image and displays the normal image ( display the normal screen). Note that a normal image is an image that is different from a special image or a demo image, and is, for example, an image that is basically displayed (an image with the highest display ratio (probability)) in the production state during your stay, or This is an image, etc. that is displayed at the start of the performance state. In other words, the normal image is an image that is displayed between the 3-card game and the 3-card game in the performance state during the stay.

For example, in a predetermined performance state (for example, AT performance state), if a two-stakes game is played and the special image continues to be displayed, even if a predetermined condition (demonstration image display condition) is satisfied. Even if the special image is displayed, the display of the special image may be continued (that is, the display may not shift to the demo screen). While staying in the AT performance state, it is advantageous for the player and there is a low possibility that the player will stop playing the game, so there is little need to hide the special image in consideration of the next player. Therefore, priority may be given to notifying that a two-stakes game has been played rather than hiding the special image. Although the AT performance state is mentioned as the predetermined performance state, for example, in a performance state other than the AT performance state, the performance may be executed to notify the result of whether or not the transition to the AT performance state has been decided. It may be inside. In addition, after winning a bonus, if a two-stakes game is played and the special image continues to be displayed while the bonus is in operation, even if a predetermined condition is met, the special image will not be displayed. It may be made to continue. In the case of the above configuration, a state in which the special image is displayed for a long time (for example, one minute or more) without transitioning to the demo screen can attract players. In addition, in a two-stakes game, if the reels stop in a predetermined stopping manner and the special image continues to be displayed after a bonus is won, the special image will continue to be displayed even if the predetermined conditions are met. You may also do so. This is because the player is less likely to quit the game because he or she has won a bonus, and there is little need to hide the special image in consideration of the next player.

In addition, when a two-stakes game is played in a predetermined performance state (for example, AT performance state) and the display of the special image is continued, if the display conditions for the demo image are met, the demo image will not be displayed and the special image will continue to be displayed. The display of the special image may be continued, and the sound may be automatically muted so that no production sound (BGM) or the like is output. At this time, if the recovery from the power outage is detected after the end of the two-stakes game and before the display conditions for the demo image are met, the normal image in the predetermined presentation state (AT presentation state) will be displayed. However, if the display condition for the demo image is satisfied in this state, the normal image is continued to be displayed without displaying the demo image, and the sound is automatically muted.
In addition, when a two-stakes game is played in a predetermined performance state (for example, AT performance state) and the special image continues to be displayed, if the display conditions for the demo image are met, the special image will not be displayed. At the same time, a demo image may be displayed and the sound may be automatically muted. At this time, if recovery from a power outage is detected after a two-stakes game and before the demo image display conditions are met, a normal image in a predetermined presentation state (AT presentation state) will be displayed. However, if the display conditions for the demo image are satisfied in this state, the normal image is not displayed, the demo image is displayed, and the sound is automatically muted.

Next, after the end of the two-stakes game (after the reels have stopped in a predetermined stop mode), a predetermined condition is met while the special image is being displayed, and an image different from the special image (a demo image and We will explain the process when the following is displayed.
(A) When a demo image is displayed via a special image based on winning a replay in a two-stakes game.
When the next game start operation (operation that triggers the start of the next game) is performed while the demonstration image is being displayed (that is, while the special image is not being displayed), the performance control means 100 With the start operation as a trigger, the demo image is not displayed and the special image is displayed (re-displayed). The next game here is a two-stake game based on a replay win in a two-stakes game. Further, the start operation is an operation (tilting, pressing down) of the start lever 24. When the effect control means 100 detects the operation of the start lever 24, the demonstration image is not displayed and a special image is displayed. Note that the processing is similar when a normal image (normal image after power recovery) is displayed instead of the demo image.

In this way, since the special image is displayed again at the time of starting the next game (two-stake game), the player can recognize that the game is a two-stakes game. In particular, if a player stops playing after winning a replay in a two-stakes game and before starting the next game, the next player can You can recognize that you won the replay by doing so.

In addition, although the above describes the process when a demo image is being displayed, a predetermined trigger (for example, the elapse of a predetermined time (one turn Upon completion of the demonstration image)), a normal image may be displayed. Similarly, when the normal image is displayed via the demo image, when the next game start operation is performed, the normal image is not displayed using the start operation as a trigger, and a special Display the image.

(b) When a demo image is displayed via a special image based on winning or not winning a small prize in a two-stakes game.
When the performance control means 100 performs an operation to start the next game (operation of the start lever 24) with 3 cards in a state where the demo image is displayed (that is, while the special image is not displayed), With this start operation as a trigger, the demo image is not displayed, and the image displayed during the execution of the 3-coin game (3-coin game image) is displayed. In addition, if a normal image (normal image after power failure recovery) was displayed instead of the demo image, the start operation will be used as a trigger to stop displaying the normal image and display the 3-card game image. let
On the other hand, when the demonstration image is displayed and the next game start operation (operation of the start lever 24) is performed (again) with two cards, the performance control means 100 uses the start operation as a trigger to display the demo image. is not displayed, and a special image is displayed. Note that the processing is the same when a normal image (normal image after power failure recovery) is displayed instead of a demo image.

In addition, although the above describes the process when the demo image is being displayed, a predetermined trigger (for example, inserting a medal (bet) Alternatively, a normal image (or special image) may be displayed as a predetermined time elapses (the end of one turn of demonstration images). Even when the normal image (or special image) is displayed via the demo image in this way, if the next game is started with a 3-coat game, the start operation will be used as a trigger for the 3-copy game. An image is displayed, and when an operation to start the next game is performed in a two-copy game, a special image is displayed using the start operation as a trigger.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
a stop button provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
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;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the reels in a stopping manner according to the result of an internal lottery, triggered by the operation of the stop button;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
A gaming machine comprising: a performance control means for controlling the display of images on a display device,
In a predetermined game, it is possible to play the game by inserting either a first specified number or a second specified number of gaming values,
The game played by inserting the second specified number of gaming values has lower performance regarding the instructed performance than the game played by inserting the first specified number of gaming values,
The performance control means is
When the game with the second specified number is started, displaying a special image on the display device to notify that the game is played with the second specified number;
If a replay is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image continues to be displayed even after the reels stop in a predetermined stopping manner;
If a predetermined condition is met while the special image continues to be displayed, the special image is not displayed;
If an operation to start the next game is input while the special image is not displayed, the special image is displayed.

The gaming machine of this embodiment can appropriately control the notification of information regarding the game with the second specified number. (1) When a game with the second specified number is started, a special image is displayed, so the player sees the display of the special image and performs a two-stakes game (a game with low performance regarding instruction effects). be able to recognize what is being said. (2) In addition, if you win a replay in a game with the second specified number, a special image will be displayed even after the reels have stopped in a predetermined stopping manner (even after the symbol combination corresponding to the replay has been displayed). Since this continues, it is possible to prevent players from feeling uncomfortable due to the special image not being displayed even though they have won a replay (even though the next game is also a two-stakes game). . (3) Also, if a predetermined condition is met while the special image continues to be displayed, the special image will not be displayed, so if the player stops playing after winning a replay in a two-stakes game. By continuing to display the special image, it is possible to reduce the possibility that other players will avoid playing the game. (4) In addition, while the special image is not displayed, if an operation to start the next game is input, the special image will be displayed again, so the player will be able to confirm that the game is played with the second specified number. I can recognize something.

(Modification 1)
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be explained.
When a two-stake game is started, a performance control means 100 executes a two-stake game performance and causes a display device 13 to display a special image informing that it is a two-stakes game. In addition, when a replay is won in a two-stake game, the performance control means 100 controls the production control means 100 at a predetermined timing (after the last stop button pressing operation) after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-stakes game. 1 at a predetermined timing), the special image is not displayed. In addition, when a small winning combination is won in a two-bet game, the performance control means 100 controls the performance control means 100 at a predetermined timing (after the last stop button pressing operation) after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game ( At a second predetermined timing), the special image is not displayed. Note that the operation of pressing the stop button may be referred to as the operation of pressing the stop button.

Hereinafter, when we refer to a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button (after the last press operation of the stop button), we mean the timing when the release (release) of the third stop operation of the stop button is detected. shall be included. The same applies to the modified examples described later.
In addition, when a replay (small role) is won in a two-bet game, the performance control means 100 sets a state in which the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game. However, the production control means 100 controls the replay (small role) in a two-stakes game when the replay (small role) is won and the replay (small role) is won (when it is determined that the replay (small role) has been won). , the special image may not be displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-stakes game.

A specific example of Modification 1 will be shown. In the following specific example, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are the timings at which it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released (released). However, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are not limited to this, for example, the timing when a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed after the third stop operation of the stop button is performed (demonstration image transition timing) It may be. Further, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are not limited to the same timing, and may be shifted.

When a two-stakes game is started and the special image shown in FIG. 7(a) is displayed, and a replay is won in the two-stakes game, it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released. The special image will not be displayed at certain times. Further, when winning a small winning combination in the two-copy game, the special image is not displayed at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released.

This modification example 1 is
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
a stop button provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
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;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the reels in a stopping manner according to the result of an internal lottery, triggered by the operation of the stop button;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control means for controlling the display of images on a display device,
In a predetermined game, it is possible to play the game by inserting either a first specified number or a second specified number of gaming values,
The game played by inserting the second specified number of gaming values has lower performance regarding the instructed performance than the game played by inserting the first specified number of gaming values,
The performance control means is
When the game with the second specified number is started, displaying a special image on the display device to notify that the game is played with the second specified number;
If a replay is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last pressing operation of the stop button;
When a small winning combination is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last pressing operation of the stop button.

According to this modification 1,
(1) When a game with the second specified number is started, a special image is displayed, so the player sees the display of the special image and performs a two-stakes game (a game with low performance regarding instruction effects). be able to recognize what is being said. (2) Even when winning a replay or winning a small winning combination in a two-stakes game, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last press operation of the stop button. In other words, the special image will not continue to be displayed after the third stop operation of the stop button, even if the player wins a replay or wins a small winning combination in a two-stakes game. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that another player (next player) will avoid playing the game due to the special image continuing to be displayed after the end of the two-bet game. (3) In addition, the process has been simplified so that the same process is performed in which the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing regardless of whether you win a replay or a small role. This can increase development efficiency and prevent storage capacity from being compressed.

In addition, when the special image is as shown in FIG. 7(b), when a 2-card game is started and the special image is displayed, and if the replay is won in the 2-card game, the 3rd button of the stop button is pressed. At the timing when it is detected that the press of the stop operation is released, the special character image as a special image is not displayed, and if the player wins a small prize in the two-stakes game, the third stop operation of the stop button is pressed. The special character image as the special image may be in a state of not being displayed at the timing when it is detected that the key is released.

In addition, when the special image is made up of only special character images, when a two-stake game is started, as shown in FIG. A special character image (as a special image) may also be displayed. In this case, when a 2-stake game is started and the special image (special character image) is displayed, and if you win a replay in the 2-stakes game, it is detected that you have released the third stop operation of the stop button. If the special image (special character image) is not displayed at the timing when the special character image is The image (special character image) may not be displayed.

(Modification 2)
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be explained.
When the two-stake game is started, the performance control means 100 executes the two-stake game performance and causes the display device 13 to display a special image informing that it is a two-stakes game. Furthermore, when a replay is won in a two-bet game, the effect control means 100 displays a special image at a predetermined timing (referred to as the first predetermined timing) after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game. The special image is not displayed (that is, the special image continues to be displayed). In addition, when a small winning combination is won in a two-bet game, the performance control means 100 displays a special image at a predetermined timing (referred to as a second predetermined timing) after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game. will not be displayed.
Note that the effect control means 100 does not cause the special image to not be displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game when winning a replay in a two-bet game. , when the performance control means 100 wins a replay in a two-stakes game and wins a replay (when it is determined that the replay has won), the performance control means 100 performs a third stop operation of the stop button in the two-stakes game. The special image may not be displayed at a subsequent predetermined timing.
In addition, when a small winning combination is won in a two-card game, the performance control means 100 sets the special image not to be displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-card game. , when the production control means 100 wins a small prize in a two-card game and wins a small prize (when it is determined that the minor prize has been won), the production control means 100 activates the stop button in the two-copy game. The special image may not be displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation.

A specific example of Modification 2 will be shown. In the following specific example, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are the timing at which it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released. However, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are not limited to this, for example, the timing when a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed after the third stop operation of the stop button is performed (demonstration image transition timing) It may be. Further, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are not limited to the same timing, and may be shifted.

When a two-stakes game is started and the special image shown in FIG. 7(a) is displayed, and a replay is won in the two-stakes game, it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released. The special image does not become undisplayed at certain timings (that is, the special image continues to be displayed). On the other hand, if the player wins a small prize in the two-stakes game, the special image will not be displayed at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released.
In the former case (replay winning), even if a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed after the third stop operation of the stop button is performed while the special image is displayed, the special image will not be displayed. The image continues to be displayed (does not move to the demo screen).

In the following two specific examples, the first predetermined timing and the second predetermined timing are timings at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the third stop operation of the stop button was performed.

When a 2-card game is started and the special image shown in FIG. (minutes) have elapsed, the special image does not become undisplayed (that is, the special image continues to be displayed and does not shift to the demo screen). On the other hand, if you win a small prize in the 2-card game, the special image will not be displayed after a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) has passed after the third stop operation of the stop button is performed (i.e., the demo screen). This can be said to mean that the demo image will not be displayed even if the demo image is to be displayed in the case of winning the replay or if the player wins the small winning combination.
In the former case (at the time of replay winning), the special image does not become undisplayed even at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released. Further, in the latter case (when winning a small winning combination), the special image does not become undisplayed at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released.

When a 2-card game is started and the special image shown in FIG. The special image (at least the background image) does not become undisplayed when the time (seconds) elapses (that is, the special image continues to be displayed and does not shift to the demo screen).
On the other hand, if you win a small prize in the 2-card game, the special image (at least the background image) will not be displayed after a predetermined period of time (for example, 40 seconds) has passed after the third stop operation of the stop button is performed. (that is, move to the demo screen).
In addition, in the former case (when winning a replay), at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released, the special image (background image) will not become undisplayed, but only the special character image will not be displayed. The state may be changed.
Further, in the latter case (when winning a small winning combination), only the special character image may be made not to be displayed at the timing when it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released. Furthermore, a special image (at least a background image) that is not displayed at the timing of transition to the demo screen may be displayed at a predetermined opportunity (for example, when a medal is inserted in the next game).

This modification 2 is
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
a stop button provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
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;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the reels in a stopping manner according to the result of an internal lottery, triggered by the operation of the stop button;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
A gaming machine comprising: a performance control means for controlling the display of images on a display device,
In a predetermined game, it is possible to play the game by inserting either a first specified number or a second specified number of gaming values,
The game played by inserting the second specified number of gaming values has lower performance regarding the instructed performance than the game played by inserting the first specified number of gaming values,
The performance control means is
When the game with the second specified number is started, displaying a special image on the display device to notify that the game is played with the second specified number;
If a replay is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last pressing operation of the stop button;
When a small winning combination is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last pressing operation of the stop button.

According to this modification 2,
(1) When a game with the second specified number is started, a special image is displayed, so the player sees the display of the special image and performs a two-stakes game (a game with low performance regarding instruction effects). be able to recognize what is being said. (2) When winning a replay in a two-stakes game, the special image does not become undisplayed at a predetermined timing after the last stop button press operation (the special image continues to be displayed). For this reason, if you win a replay in a 2-card game, the special image will not be displayed even though you won the replay (even though the next game is also a 2-card game). This can prevent players from feeling uncomfortable. (3) Furthermore, if a small winning combination is won in a two-stakes game, the special image will not be displayed at a predetermined timing after the last press operation of the stop button. For this reason, if a player stops playing after winning a small winning combination in a two-stakes game, the special image will continue to be displayed, making it possible for other players (next player) to avoid playing the game. It is possible to reduce the

(Modification 3)
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be explained.
When the two-stake game is started, the performance control means 100 executes the two-stake game performance and causes the display device 13 to display a special image informing that it is a two-stakes game. Furthermore, when a replay is won in a two-bet game, the effect control means 100 displays a special image at a predetermined timing (referred to as the first predetermined timing) after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game. The special image is not displayed (that is, the special image continues to be displayed). Moreover, when the payment process (described later) is executed at a timing after the first predetermined timing, the effect control means 100 displays the special image even after the payment process is completed (end).
Note that the effect control means 100 does not cause the special image to not be displayed at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation of the stop button in the two-bet game when winning a replay in a two-bet game. , when the performance control means 100 wins a replay in a two-stakes game and wins a replay (when it is determined that the replay has won), the performance control means 100 performs a third stop operation of the stop button in the two-stakes game. The special image may not be displayed at a subsequent predetermined timing.

Although not shown, the front door of the gaming machine according to this embodiment is provided with a payment button (payment operation section). This payment button is configured to be pressable and is used to execute payment processing for paying out medals (gaming value). In the settlement process based on the operation of the settlement button, medals set for at least one of bets and credits are paid out. In other words, the objects of settlement based on the operation of the settlement button include not only medals set in credits but also medals set in bets. When medals are set for both bets and credits, there are, for example, the following two settlement patterns based on the operation of the settlement button. The first pattern is a settlement pattern in which both the medals set for the bet and the medals set for the credit are paid out at once by operating the settlement button once. In the second pattern, only the medals set in the bet are paid out by the first operation of the settlement button, and are set as credits by the second operation of the settlement button after the medals set in the bet are settled. This is a settlement pattern in which the medals listed are paid out.

When we say payment processing, it also refers to the period from when the blocker moves to the disallowed position based on the press of the payment button until the time when medals are paid out and the blocker moves to the allowed position after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. good. Also, after the checkout button is pressed (or after the blocker moves to a disallowed position), the output of the voice notifying the completion of the checkout (checkout completion voice) (e.g. "Payment completed") ends. The period up to this point may be used as payment processing. Furthermore, if a certain period of silent period is provided after the payment completion voice is output, the payment process may be performed until the silent period has elapsed.

When a replay is won in a two-stake game, the performance control means 100 performs a special event at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation is performed in the two-stakes game (a predetermined timing after the last stop button press operation). To continue displaying a special image without making the image non-displayable. Furthermore, when the payment process is started at a timing after the predetermined timing (when it is detected that the payment process has started), the performance control means 100 starts executing the performance related to the payment process, and displays the special image. The display is not displayed, and an image (a payment image, a payment screen) notifying that the payment process is being executed is displayed on the display device 13. Then, when the payment processing is completed (when receiving a signal indicating that the payment processing is completed), the performance control means 100 causes the display device 13 to display a special image.

A specific example of Modification 3 will be shown. The first predetermined timing is the timing at which it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button is released (released). When a two-stake game is started and a special image (FIG. 7(a)) is displayed, and a replay is won in the two-stakes game, it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released. The display of the special image is continued without the special image not being displayed at the appropriate timing. Then, when the payment process is started, the special image is not displayed and a payment image (not shown) is displayed. Then, when the payment process is completed, the payment image is not displayed and a special image is displayed.

Further, the first predetermined timing is the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the third stop operation of the stop button was performed. When a two-stakes game is started and a special image (Fig. 7(a)) is displayed, and if a replay is won in the two-stakes game, a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute) has passed (the timing at which the display of the demo image starts if you win another role (for example, a small role)), the special image continues to be displayed without becoming undisplayed. be done. Then, when the payment process is started, the special image is not displayed and a payment image (not shown) is displayed. Then, when the payment process is completed, the payment image is not displayed and a special image is displayed.

In addition, in the above two examples, the payment image is displayed during the payment process, but the following may be used. When a two-stake game is started and a special image (FIG. 7(a)) is displayed, and a replay is won in the two-stakes game, it is detected that the third stop operation of the stop button has been released. At the timing (or at the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the third stop operation of the stop button was performed), the special image does not become undisplayed and the display of the special image continues. Even if the payment process is started, the special image continues to be displayed without the payment image being displayed, and the special image is displayed even after the payment process is completed. In this example, while the payment processing is being executed, the payment image is not displayed, but a predetermined sound (payment notification sound) notifying that the payment processing is being executed is output. In this way, the payment image is not displayed during the payment process, but the payment notification sound is output, so that the player can recognize that the payment is being executed.

This modification 3 is
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
a stop button provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
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;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game, and to stop the reels in a stopping manner according to the result of an internal lottery when the stop button is operated;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
A gaming machine comprising: a performance control means for controlling the display of images on a display device,
In a predetermined game, it is possible to play the game by inserting either a first prescribed number or a second prescribed number of gaming values,
The game played by inserting the second specified number of gaming values has a lower performance regarding the instructed performance than the game played by inserting the first specified number of gaming values,
The performance control means is
When the game with the second specified number is started, displaying a special image on the display device to notify that the game is played with the second specified number;
If a replay is won in a game with the second specified number, the special image is not displayed at a predetermined timing after the last pressing operation of the stop button;
When the payment process is executed at a timing after the predetermined timing, the special image is displayed even after the payment process is completed.

According to this modification 3,
(1) When a game with the second specified number is started, a special image is displayed, so the player sees the display of the special image and performs a two-stakes game (a game with low performance regarding instruction effects). be able to recognize what is being said. (2) When winning a replay in a two-stakes game, the special image does not become undisplayed at a predetermined timing after the last stop button press operation (the special image continues to be displayed). For this reason, if you win a replay in a 2-card game, the special image will not be displayed even though you won the replay (even though the next game is also a 2-card game). This can prevent players from feeling uncomfortable. (3) Furthermore, if the payment process is executed while the special image is being displayed after a two-stakes game, the special image will be displayed even after the payment process is completed. Even if a player stops playing after the payment process is completed, the special image will be displayed after the payment process is completed, so other players (the next player) will be able to see the special image displayed. It can be recognized that a two-stakes game (a game with low performance regarding instruction performance) has been played.

(while pressing the third stop operation)
Here, the state in which the third stop operation, that is, the last stop button operation is held down, is referred to as the third stop operation being pressed. Next, a description will be given of processing when a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed in a state where a two-stakes game has started and a special image is being displayed.
(α) If you win a replay in a 2-card game.
(α1) The performance control means 100 is configured such that when a two-stake game is started and a special image is displayed, a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed, and the power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed. When returning, display a normal image instead of a special image. By displaying a normal image instead of a special image after the power is restored, even if a player stops playing, there is a possibility that other players will avoid playing due to the special image continuing to be displayed. Can be reduced.
(α2) The production control means 100 is configured such that when a two-stake game has started and a special image is being displayed, a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed, and the power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed. When the system returns, a special image is displayed. Since the special image is displayed again after the power is restored, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the fact that the special image is not displayed even though he has won a replay.
(α3) The performance control means 100 is in a state where a two-stakes game has started and a special image (special character image in FIG. 8) is being displayed, and a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed. If the power is restored from a power outage while the stop operation is being pressed, the special image (special character image) will not be displayed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that other players will avoid playing the game due to the continued display of the special image (special character image).
(β) If you win a small prize in a 2-card game.
(β1) The performance control means 100 is configured such that when a two-stake game has started and a special image is being displayed, a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed, and the power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed. When it returns, the normal image is displayed instead of the special image. By displaying a normal image instead of a special image after the power is restored, even if a player stops playing, there is a possibility that other players will avoid playing due to the special image continuing to be displayed. Can be reduced.
(β2) The performance control means 100 is in a state where a two-stakes game has started and a special image (special character image in FIG. 8) is being displayed, and a power outage occurs while the third stop operation is being pressed. If the power is restored from a power outage while the stop operation is being pressed, the special image (special character image) will not be displayed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that other players will avoid playing the game due to the continued display of the special image (special character image).

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment. In other words, the number of medals required for one game (regular number) is set to 2 or 3 depending on the gaming state, and you can play the game by inserting (bet) 2 or 3 medals. It is possible to execute. Regarding the configurations similar to those of the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In a slot machine as a gaming machine, a winning combination is drawn in response to a player's bet of medals (gaming value) and operation of a start lever, and a plurality of reels with various symbols are rotated. Then, the reels are sequentially stopped according to the lottery results and the player's operation of the stop button, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line, which is the line targeted for payout, the predetermined number of A gaming profit (gaming profit) is given to the player, such as the payout of medals. In such a slot machine, in order to limit the speed at which the player progresses in the game, for example, from the time when the stop button operation is enabled in the previous game until the time when the stop button operation is enabled in the next game, at least You have to wait for the specified wait time.

In addition, when a stop button is operated, the operations of other stop switches are temporarily disabled based on the stop control of the reels corresponding to that stop button, so the player can activate the operations of other stop switches. You cannot perform the following operations until the For example, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the timing when a stop operation was performed on any one of the plurality of reels, and the number of reels under all-phase excitation is less than 2, stop the next reel. There are known techniques that do not allow this. In this way, if the stop switch corresponding to the other rotating reel cannot be operated until each reel stops, the playing time becomes longer. In particular, in order for the player to grasp the winning combination early on, and to avoid missing out on the winning combination that was grasped after the player has grasped the winning combination, the predetermined symbols on the predetermined reels stop on the active line. In some cases, players may perform eye-pressing, and the game time may become longer if they try to perform eye-pressing carefully.

In order to avoid such a prolongation of the playing time, it is conceivable to make a winning determination, notify the game result, or pay out medals before all the reels stop. However, if the game results are announced or the medals are paid out before the player determines that one game has been completed, the player will feel distrustful or uncomfortable. The present embodiment provides a gaming machine that can eliminate a player's sense of distrust.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a winning type lottery means that performs a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for controlling the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches to stop in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been started and activated; and determining means for determining winning when the operation of the specific stop switch is released.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a winning type lottery means that performs a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. reel control means for controlling the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches to stop in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that has been started and activated; and determination execution means for executing processing based on winning determination when the operation of the specific stop switch is released.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. a reel control means that controls stopping of each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that is activated and activated; and at least a reel corresponding to the stop switch that was operated last. The game apparatus further includes determining means for determining a winning prize when the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that has been operated is released.

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a winning type lottery means for performing a winning type lottery based on the operation of a start switch, and rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged in accordance with the operation of the start switch. a reel control means that controls stopping of each reel corresponding to the operated stop switch in response to the operation of a predetermined stop switch that is activated and activated; and at least a reel corresponding to the stop switch that was operated last. The game apparatus further includes a determination execution means that executes processing based on winning determination when the reels are completely stopped and the operation of the specific stop switch that has been operated is released.

(Mechanical configuration of slot machine 100)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the slot machine 100 as a gaming machine includes a housing 102 with an open front, and an upper front door 104 rotatably arranged vertically at one end of the front of the housing 102. and a lower front door 106. A colorless and transparent symbol display window 108 made of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate, etc. is provided at the lower center of the upper front door 104, and a symbol display window 108 is provided in the housing 102 at a position corresponding to the symbol display window 108. , three reels 110 (left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, right reel 110c) are provided so as to be rotatable independently. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c, as shown in the symbol arrangement in FIG. Through the symbol display window 108, a total of nine consecutive symbols, three consecutive symbols on the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, located in the upper, middle, and lower rows, can be visually recognized.

An operation unit installation base 112 is formed on the upper part of the lower front door 106, and the operation unit installation base 112 includes a medal insertion unit 114, a bet switch (bet button) 116, a start switch (start lever) 118, and a stop switch (stop switch). button) 120, a production switch (production button) 122, etc. are provided. The medal insertion unit 114 accepts the insertion of medals as gaming value through the medal insertion slot 114a. The bet switch 116 inserts (bets) a specified number of medals required for one game among the medals electrically stored (hereinafter simply referred to as credits) inside the slot machine 100.

The start switch 118 is constituted by a lever capable of detecting a tilting operation, for example, and detects a game start operation by a player. The stop switches 120 (stop switch 120a, stop switch 120b, stop switch 120c) are provided corresponding to the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively, and detect the player's stop operation. Note that when the stop switch 120 can be stopped, the first stop operation by the player on any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is referred to as a first stop operation. After that, operating one of the two stop switches 120 that has not been stopped is called a second stop operation, and after the second stop, operating the last remaining stop switch 120 is called a third stop operation. This is called a stop operation. The effect switch 122 is composed of, for example, a press switch and a jog dial switch rotatably arranged around the press switch, and detects the player's press operation or rotation operation.

A liquid crystal display section 124 that displays various images associated with the performance is provided approximately in the upper center of the front upper door 104. Further, on the upper part and on the left and right sides of the front upper door 104, display lamps 126 made of, for example, high-intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided. In addition, speakers 128 are provided at the left and right positions of the liquid crystal display section 124 on the back surface of the upper front door 104 and at the left and right positions on the back surface of the lower front door 106, for providing auditory effects such as sound effects and musical sounds.

The operation unit installation base 112 is provided with a main credit display unit 130 and a main payout display unit 132. Further, a sub-credit display section 134 and a sub-payout display section 136 are provided between the symbol display window 108 and the operation section installation stand 112. The main credit display section 130 and sub-credit display section 134 display the number of credited medals (credit number), and the main payout display section 132 and sub-payout display section 136 display the number of medals to be paid out. .

A medal dispensing device (medal hopper) 142 is provided below the reel 110 in the housing 102 for dispensing medals from the medal discharging port 140a. Furthermore, a receiving tray portion 140 for storing medals dispensed from the medal ejection port 140a is provided at the lower front of the lower front door 106. Further, a power switch 144 is provided inside the housing 102. The power switch 144 is operated by an administrator who manages the slot machine 100 and is used to switch between two states: a power-off state and a power-on state.

Further, inside the housing 102, a setting key and a setting change switch (not shown) are provided on a main control board 200, which will be described later. In the slot machine 100, when the power is turned on via the power switch 144 with a predetermined key (operation key) inserted into the setting key and rotated from the OFF position to the ON position, the slot machine 100 shifts to the setting change mode. , the setting value can be changed (also simply referred to as setting change). The set value is a stepwise representation of the player's advantage (mechanical split), and is expressed in 6 levels from 1 to 6, for example. Generally, the larger the set value, the more advantageous the game is as a whole. It is set to be high (expected number of acquisitions is high). Then, each time the setting change switch is pressed in a state where settings can be changed, the setting value is incremented by 1, and the setting value is changed to one of the six setting values, for example, and the start switch 118 is operated. Then, the setting value is determined, and by returning the setting key to its original position (OFF position), the setting change mode ends and the game becomes possible. Note that the settings can only be changed for a certain period of time after the power switch 144 is operated and the power is turned on.

In the slot machine 100, when a game can be started and a prescribed number of medals are bet, the active line is activated and the operation on the start switch 118 is activated. Here, bets are made based on two cases: inserting medals that have been credited through the operation of the bet switch 116, inserting medals through the medal inserter 114, and placing medals based on the replay combination being displayed on the active line. This includes cases in which the amount is automatically input. Further, the active line is a line for determining whether or not a winning combination is won, and in this embodiment, there is only one active line.

When the player operates the start switch 118, the game is started, the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c are rotated, and a winning type lottery is executed. Thereafter, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c are respectively stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Then, if a winning combination that can receive a medal payout is won based on the lottery result of the winning type lottery and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line, the medal will be paid out, and the winning type that can receive a medal payout will be selected. If the player does not win or wins but does not win, the game ends when the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c all stop.

In this embodiment, the above-mentioned one game is the insertion of medals through the medal insertion unit 114, the insertion of credited medals through the operation of the bet switch 116, or the display of a replay combination on the active line. After either automatic insertion of medals is performed based on the above, the rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c is controlled in response to the player's operation of the start switch 118, and a winning type lottery is executed. , the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c corresponding to the operated stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c according to the lottery results of the winning type lottery and the operation of the plurality of stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c by the player. is controlled to stop, and when a winning combination that can receive a payout of medals is won, it refers to the game until the payout of the medals is executed. In addition, if the winning type for which medals can be paid out is not won, or if the player wins but does not win, one game ends when the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c all stop. However, the start of one game may be read as the operation of the start switch 118 by the player instead of the above-mentioned insertion of medals or winning of the replay combination. Further, the number of times such one game is repeated is defined as the number of games.

(Electrical configuration of slot machine 100)
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine 100 includes a main control board 200 (main control unit) that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control board 202 (sub-control unit) that controls the effects according to the progress of the game. A control board is provided that includes a control board. Further, transmission of electrical signals between the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 is limited to only one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 202 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and the like.

(Main control board 200)
The main control board 200 has a semiconductor integrated circuit including a main CPU 200a as a central processing unit, a main ROM 200b storing programs etc., a main RAM 200c functioning as a work area, etc., and controls the entire slot machine 100 in an integrated manner. . Note that even if the power is turned off, the data in the main RAM 200c is retained without being erased unless the settings are changed and the RAM is cleared.

The main control board 200 also includes an initialization means 300, a bet means 302, a winning type lottery means 304, and a reel control means, which function when the main CPU 200a cooperates with the main RAM 200c based on a program stored in the main ROM 200b. 306, determination means 308, payout control means 310, game state control means 312, presentation state control means 314, command transmission means 316, and other functional units.

The main control board 200 receives various detection signals from the inserted medal detection unit 114b that detects the insertion of medals into the medal slot 114a, the bet switch 116, the start switch 118, and the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. The main CPU 200a executes various processes based on the received detection signal.

Initialization means 300 executes initialization processing in main control board 200. The betting means 302 bets medals for use in games. Based on the operation of the start switch 118, the winning type lottery means 304 performs a winning type lottery to determine the validity of the winning combination, more specifically, the validity of the winning type including the winning combination, as will be described in detail later.

The reel control means 306 controls the rotation of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c in response to the operation of the start switch 118, and controls the rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c, respectively. In response to the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the corresponding left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c are controlled to stop. In addition, the reel control means 306 activates the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in the previous game in response to the operation of the start switch 118, and then displays the lottery results of the winning type lottery by the player. The time until the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled (invalidated by the completion of the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c in the previous game) is extended from the specified time, and during that time, the reel 110a , 110b, and 110c may be rotated in various ways (freeze effect). Reel effects include not enabling a switch that should have been enabled for a predetermined period of time, suspending a process that should have been executed for a predetermined period of time, or causing signals from a switch that should have been sent or received to be sent or received for a predetermined period of time. This can be achieved by not having it.

Further, a reel drive control section 150 is connected to the main control board 200. The reel drive control unit 150 drives the stepping motor 152 based on rotation start signals of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c transmitted from the reel control means 306 in response to the operation signal of the start switch 118. do. In addition, the reel drive control unit 150 detects stop signals for each of the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c and the rotational position detection circuit 154, which are transmitted from the reel control means 306 in response to the operation signal of the stop switch 120. Based on the signal, driving of the stepping motor 152 is stopped.

The determining means 308 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has been displayed on the active line. Here, the display of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination on the active line may simply be called winning. The payout control means 310 pays out medals in the number (value amount) corresponding to the winning combination based on the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination being displayed on the active line (winning). Further, a medal payout device 142 is connected to the main control board 200, and the payout control means 310 dispenses medals while counting the number of medals to be paid out.

The game state control means 312 refers to the result of the winning type lottery and the determination result of the determination means 308, and shifts the game state to one of a plurality of types of game states. Further, the performance state control means 314 refers to the result of the winning type lottery, the determination result of the determination means 308, and the transition information of the game state, and shifts the performance state to one of a plurality of types of performance states.

The command transmitting means 316 sends commands related to games associated with the operations of the betting means 302, winning type lottery means 304, reel control means 306, determination means 308, payout control means 310, game state control means 312, performance state control means 314, etc. are sequentially determined, and the determined commands are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control board 202.

Further, the main control board 200 is provided with a random number generator (random number generation means) 200d. The random number generator 200d sequentially increments the count value, loops it within a predetermined numerical range, and obtains a random number by extracting the count value at a predetermined time point. The random numbers generated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 (hereinafter referred to as winning type lottery random numbers) are used by the winning type lottery means 304 to determine the gaming profit to be given to the player, for example, the winning type. .

(Sub control board 202)
Further, like the main control board 200, the sub control board 202 has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a sub CPU 202a which is a central processing unit, a sub ROM 202b in which programs etc. are stored, a sub RAM 202c which functions as a work area, etc. , particularly controls the presentation based on commands from the main control board 200. Further, like the main RAM 200c, the sub-RAM 202c is also connected to a backup power source (not shown), so that even if the power is cut off, data is retained without being erased. Note that the sub control board 202 is also provided with a random number generator (random number generation means) 202d, like the main control board 200, and the random numbers (hereinafter referred to as performance lottery random numbers) generated by the random number generator 202d are generated by the main control board 202. It is used to determine the mode of presentation.

Further, in the sub control board 202, the sub CPU 202a operates an initialization determining means 330, a command receiving means 332, an effect controlling means 334, etc., which function by cooperating with the sub RAM 202c based on the program stored in the sub ROM 202b. It has a functional part.

The initialization determining means 330 executes initialization processing in the sub control board 202. The command receiving means 332 receives commands from other control boards, such as the main control board 200, and processes the commands. The performance control means 334 receives the detection signal from the performance switch 122, and determines the performance of the game to be performed on each device of the liquid crystal display section 124, the speaker 128, and the performance lamp 126 based on the received command. Specifically, the production control means 334 controls the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display section 124 and the electricity for production through illumination devices such as the production lamp 126, the sub-credit display section 134, and the sub-payout display section 136. Decoration data is determined, and at the same time, audio data constituting the audio to be output from the speaker 128 is determined. Then, the performance control means 334 executes the determined game performance. Note that the performance also includes auxiliary performance (instruction performance). In the winning type lottery, when a selected winning type in which a correct winning combination (a specific winning combination) and an incorrect winning combination overlap is won, the correct answer of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, which is the winning condition for the correct winning combination, is used as an auxiliary performance. This is a performance that informs you of the operation mode. With this auxiliary performance, the player can easily display the symbol combination corresponding to the correct winning combination on the active line. A performance state in which such an auxiliary performance is executed is called an AT (assist time) performance state. In addition, a so-called ART gaming state may be used in which an AT performance state and an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay combination is high are proceeded in parallel.

In the following, notifications managed by boards other than the main control board 200, including the sub-control board 202, such as the liquid crystal display section 124, the production lamp 126, the speaker 128, the sub-credit display section 134, and the sub-payout display section 136, will be described. The means may be referred to as other notification means. On the other hand, notification means managed by the main control board 200, such as the main credit display section 130 and the main payout display section 132, may be referred to as main notification means (instruction monitor). Further, the main notification means and other notification means capable of executing the auxiliary performance may be collectively referred to as auxiliary performance execution means. The performance state control means 314 causes the auxiliary performance execution means to execute the auxiliary performance in the AT performance state.

In this embodiment, when the stop switch 120 is operated by the player, if a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination that can be won is on the active line, the reel control means 306 controls the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. Stop control is performed so that the symbols stop on the active line. Also, when the stop switch 120 is operated, four symbols forming a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination that can be won are not on the active line, but are in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the reel 110. , the reel control means 306 controls the number of symbols that are apart from each other to become the number of sliding symbols, and moves the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination to the active line. Stop control is performed so that it slides upward and maintains rotation for a number of frames and then stops. In addition, if there are multiple symbols on the reels 110 that correspond to winning combinations that can be won, and all of them are within the pull-in range of the reels 110, which symbols are placed on the active line according to a predetermined priority order. It is determined whether the symbol should be pulled in, and the stop control is performed so that the rotation is maintained for the number of sliding pieces so as to draw the prioritized symbol onto the active line and then stopped. Note that when the stop switch 120 is pressed, if a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination other than a winnable winning combination is on the active line, the reel control means 306 controls that symbol to A so-called kicking process that prevents the vehicle from stopping on the effective line is also executed in parallel. In addition, as will be described later, if the winning combination included in the winning type has an operation mode (operation order and operation timing) set as a winning condition, the reel control means 306 controls the winning combination according to the player's operation mode. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to can be displayed on the active line.

When a winning area is won, an internal winning flag corresponding to each winning area is established (ON), and each reel 110 is controlled to stop depending on the establishment status of this internal winning flag. . At this time, if you win a winning area that includes small winning combinations, but the symbol combinations corresponding to these winning combinations cannot be displayed on the active line within the game, the internal The winning flag is turned off. In other words, the right to win a minor prize is limited only to the game in which the winning area that includes the minor prize is won, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game. On the other hand, if you win in the winning area that includes the winning combination "RBB", the RBB internal winning flag is established (ON) and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination "RBB" is displayed on the active line. The RBB internal winning flag is carried over across games until the game is played. In addition, if the internal winning flag corresponding to a winning area that includes a replay is established, the symbol combination corresponding to one of the replays included in that winning area will always be displayed on the active line, and the medal will be awarded. After the necessary processing to play the next game without any need is performed, the internal winning flag is turned off.

(Reel rotation and stop processing)
In the slot machine 100, each reel 110a, 110b, 110c is rotated and stopped by operating the bet switch 116, start switch 118, stop switch 120, etc., and the player receives medals according to the result of the stoppage. can be obtained. Here, the rotation and stop processing of each reel 110a, 110b, 110c in response to the operation of the start switch 118 and stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c will be described in detail.

When the player operates the start switch 118, the reel control means 306 starts rotating each of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c (hereinafter, starting the rotation of the reels 110 is referred to as "starting rotation"). Then, the reel control means 306 causes the rotational speed of each of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c to increase (hereinafter, a state in which the rotational speed is increasing is referred to as an acceleration state), and reaches a predetermined speed (less than 80 rpm/min). Then, the predetermined speed is maintained (hereinafter, a state in which the rotating speed is maintained is referred to as a constant speed state). Then, when all the indexes specifying the positions of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. The player can determine whether the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is valid or invalid based on the color of the backlight of each of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. For example, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is valid, the backlights of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are emitted blue, and if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is invalid, the stop switch The backlights 120a, 120b, and 120c are made to emit red light. The emitted light color and the emitted light timing will be described in detail later based on a flowchart.

However, the reel control means 306 not only detects the index but also enables the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c only when predetermined permission conditions are satisfied. The permission conditions will be explained below.

As described above, the bet switch 116, start switch 118, and stop switch 120 are exposed to the slot machine 100 for easy operation, and the player can contact them at any time. However, even if the player operates each switch, if the operation of that switch is not validated, the operation will not be processed effectively. For example, when one game ends, the operation of the bet switch 116 is enabled, and when a medal bet is placed, the operation of the start switch 118 is enabled, and when the start switch 118 is operated, the reels 110a, 110b , 110c start rotating and the reels 110a, 110b, 110c can be stopped, the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are activated, and the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are stopped.

Therefore, after operating the start switch 118, the player waits for the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to be enabled, and operates the enabled stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c to reel 110a, 110b and 110c are stopped. Since the stop switch 120 can be operated at any time, after the start switch 118 has been activated, the player can operate (press and hold) any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c that have not yet been activated. , the start switch 118 can be operated. However, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not validated, the operation is not effectively processed, and only the operation of the start switch 118 is effectively processed, and the reel control means 306 controls the operation of the start switch 118. The reels 110a, 110b, and 110c start rotating in response to the operation. Then, when all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, and the timing is reached to enable the operation of the stop switch 120 in one game, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. do. However, if the stop switch 120 has already been operated at this timing and the operation has not been released (if the ON state is maintained), as soon as the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is enabled, the The operation is validly accepted and the reels 110 begin to stop.

As described above, if the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is accepted as soon as the operation is validated, the following problem may occur. That is, since the stop positions of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are determined based on the rotation start positions of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c, the player can determine the rotation start positions of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c in advance in the previous game. It is possible to perform so-called eye-pressing assistance in which the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are stopped at desired positions without any adjustment and eye-pressing.

Further, even if the stop switch 120 is fixed in the operated state (ON state) and is malfunctioning, as soon as the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is enabled, the stop switch 120a , 120b, and 120c are effectively accepted, so the game continues with the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c malfunctioning.

Furthermore, even if the player accidentally operates the start switch 118 while holding down the stop switch 120 for some reason, the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are effectively accepted, so that The reel 110 that corresponds to the stop switch 120 that was operated by mistake, which is different from the stop switch 120 that should be operated or the stop switch 120 that was intended to be operated, stops. As a result, for example, when the performance state is a pseudo bonus performance state (AT performance state), the stop operation will be different from the correct operation mode, and the original gaming profit may not be obtained.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c in one game when the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are operated (the pressed operation is maintained). In other words, when all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are detected, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not enabled unless the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is released. do. Then, the reel control means 306 detects all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c while the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are operated, and the operation of the operated stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is released. When this happens, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is enabled. Therefore, the above-mentioned permission condition is that the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are released (not operated).

13 to 15 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the rotation and stop processing of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. FIG. 13 shows the operation timing of the stop switch 120 and the reel 110, and FIGS. 14 and 15 show the display. It represents the aspect. Note that the arrows in FIGS. 14 and 15 indicate that each reel 110 is rotating, the stop switches 120 whose operation is invalid are shown by cross hatching, and the stop switches 120 whose operation is valid are shown in outline. Here, for convenience of explanation, a case will be explained in which the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated in the order of hitting the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, which stop the reels in the order of reel 110a, reel 110b, and reel 110c. Needless to say, this can be applied to any of the batting orders (six in this case).

At time point (a) in FIG. 13, the player operates (depresses) the stop switch 120a, and as shown in FIG. 14(a), while maintaining the pressed state (ON state), at time point (b) in FIG. ), it is assumed that the start switch 118 is operated. When the start switch 118 is operated, the reel control means 306 excites the stepping motors 152 corresponding to the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c in 1-2 phases, as shown in FIG. Start rotating each. Then, when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c reach a predetermined speed (less than 80 rpm/min) at time (c) after 167 msec, for example, the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c undergo 1-2 phase excitation. The engine continues to move to a constant speed state.

Here, it is assumed that after the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c enter a constant speed state, all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected at time (d) in FIG. 13. When all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, the reel control means 306 originally enables the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, as shown by the dashed line. However, at time point (d), since the pressed state of the stop switch 120a is maintained (because the permission condition is not satisfied), the reel control means 306 controls the stop switch 120a as shown in FIG. 14(c). While the pressed state is maintained, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not enabled. Therefore, the player cannot stop the reels 110a, 110b, 110c through the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c.

Then, at time (e) in FIG. 13, when the player releases the pressed state of the stop switch 120a, the reel control means 306 detects all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and satisfies the permission condition. When the conditions are met, the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are enabled, as shown in FIG. 14(d). In this way, the player can stop the reels 110a, 110b, 110c through the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c. In addition, here, the stop switch 120a is raised, all indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected with the stop switch 120a being operated, and when the operation of the operated stop switch 120a is released, the stop switch 120a is operated. Although the explanation has been given using an example in which the operations of the switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are enabled, it goes without saying that the same processing is performed not only in this case but also for the other stop switches 120b and 120c.

As described above, due to the configuration in which the operation of the stop switch 120 is not enabled until the permission conditions are met, as soon as the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled, the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c ( Here, the operation of the stop switch 120a) is effectively accepted, and stopping of the reel 110a is not started. Therefore, the player cannot perform so-called eye-pressing assistance. Furthermore, if any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is broken, it will no longer be possible to operate the stop switch 120a, 120b, 120c effectively, so it is difficult to proceed with the game with the stop switch 120a, 120b, 120c broken. It can be avoided. Furthermore, even if the player mistakenly operates a stop switch 120 that is different from the stop switch 120 that he or she should have operated or the stop switch 120 that he was trying to operate, that operation will not be accepted and the game will not be played properly. I can proceed.

Note that, here, the reel control means 306 detects all the indexes of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c while the stop switch 120 is operated, and the permission condition (the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is canceled) is detected. The explanation has been given using an example in which the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is enabled when the condition 1) is satisfied. However, if it is possible to determine the end of an acceleration state or the start of a constant speed state without detecting the index, for example, by measuring the time required for at least the acceleration to complete from the start of the acceleration state, If the end of a state or the start of a constant speed state can be determined, the end of an acceleration state or the start of a constant speed state can be used instead of detecting the index.
Here, when the acceleration state of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c ends while the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are operated, the reel control means 306 sets the permission condition (the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is If the permission condition (released) is not satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not enabled, and if the permission condition is satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled. Alternatively, if the constant speed state of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c starts with the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c being operated, the reel control means 306 may control the permission condition (the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is If the permission condition (released) is not satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is not enabled, and if the permission condition is satisfied, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is enabled.

The same process can also be achieved by not allowing any indexes to be detected in the first place while the stop switch 120 is operated. Specifically, while the stop switch 120 is operated, the reel control means 306 does not detect the index, or even if it detects the index, it invalidates the detection of the index. In this way, regardless of whether the permission condition is satisfied or not, when the stop switch 120 is operated, it is possible to avoid enabling the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c.

When the player operates the stop switch 120a at time (f) in FIG. 13 in response to the activation of the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the reel control means 306 controls the operation of the operated stop switch 120a. , and the operations of the stop switches 120b and 120c corresponding to the reels 110b and 110c that have not yet undergone the stop process (that is, the operations of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c) are invalidated. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol existing within the pull-in range at the time of operation as a stop symbol (determines the number of sliding pieces), and moves the stopped symbol by the number of sliding pieces so as to draw the stopped symbol onto the active line. Maintain rotation. Therefore, it takes 0 to 189 msec (predetermined time within 190 msec) to rotate by the number of sliding frames after the operation of the stop switch 120a, including reaction time for operation detection and interrupt processing.

Subsequently, when the reel 110a reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the effective line at time (g) in FIG. 13, the reel control means 306 starts the stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel 110a. Stop processing of the reel 110a is started so that all phases are excited and the excited phases are not switched (hereinafter, starting the stop processing by all-phase excitation is referred to as stop start). In this way, the rotational speed of the reel 110a decreases (hereinafter, the state in which the rotational speed decreases is referred to as a deceleration state), and as shown in FIG. h) (hereinafter, the rotational speed decreases and the reel 110 stops as a result of the start of stopping is referred to as stopping completion), and the stopped state is maintained (hereinafter, the state in which the stopped state is maintained is (referred to as a stopped state). Such full-phase excitation is continued for 200 msec and then released at time (i). With the release of all-phase excitation, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of the stop switches 120b and 120c corresponding to the reels 110b and 110c that are still rotating and have not yet undergone the stop process. Note that the rotation state indicating the operating state of the reel 110 is represented by any of the above-mentioned acceleration state, constant speed state, deceleration state, and stop state.

Subsequently, when the player operates the stop switch 120b at time point (j) in FIG. The operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c that is not played is invalidated. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol existing within the pull-in range at the time of operation as a stop symbol, and maintains rotation for the number of sliding pieces so as to pull the stop symbol onto the active line.

Subsequently, when the reel 110b reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the effective line at time (k) in FIG. 13, the reel control means 306 starts the stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel 110b. A process for stopping the reel 110b is started so that all phases are excited and the excited phases are not switched. In this way, the reel 110b stops at time (l) in FIG. 13, approximately 13 msec after the start of the stop process, as shown in FIG. 15(b). However, all-phase excitation is continued for 200 msec and is released at time (m). With the release of all-phase excitation, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c for which the stop processing has not yet been performed.

Here, as a stop completion condition, it is determined whether all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, 110c, but if the player continuously presses stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c, which will be described later, If the so-called slide push which can be operated by The stop has been completed. Therefore, as a stop completion condition, instead of determining whether or not all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, the reel corresponding to the third stopped (last operated stop switch) stop switch 120 110, it may be determined whether all-phase excitation is released. In addition, here, 200 msec is counted from the start of all-phase excitation, the excitation is released after 200 msec has elapsed, and as the excitation is released, the operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c for which the stop processing has not been performed is enabled. He gives an example of how this can be done. However, as a stop completion condition, instead of determining whether or not all-phase excitation has been released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, it is determined whether 200 msec has elapsed from all-phase excitation, and the stop processing is performed accordingly. The operation of the stop switch 120c corresponding to the reel 110c on which the reel 110c is not being performed may be activated. Such replacement of the stop completion condition can also be applied to all processes described below.

Next, when the player operates the stop switch 120c at time (n) in FIG. 13, the reel control means 306 invalidates the operation of the operated stop switch 120c, as in the case of operating the stop switch 120b. Then, the reel control means 306 determines a symbol existing within the pull-in range at the time of operation as a stop symbol, and maintains rotation for the number of sliding pieces so as to pull the stop symbol onto the active line. Subsequently, when the reel 110c reaches a stop position where the determined stop symbol can be stopped on the effective line at time (o) in FIG. 13, the reel control means 306 starts the stepping motor 152 corresponding to the reel 110c. A process for stopping the reel 110c is started so that all phases are excited and the excited phases are not switched. In this way, the reel 110c stops at time (p) in FIG. 10, approximately 13 msec after the start of the stop process, as shown in FIG. 15(c). Such full-phase excitation continues for 200 msec and is released at time (q).

Then, when all the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are stopped and a predetermined stop completion condition is satisfied at time (q) in FIG. When the conditions that the phase excitation is released and the operation of the stop switch 120 (here, the stop switch 120c) that was operated last (third stop operation) is released are met, the signal is displayed on the effective line. It is determined which predetermined combination the symbol combination corresponds to (the winning winning combination).

Subsequently, the production control means 334 notifies information regarding the symbol combinations displayed on the active line. For example, when the winning type "Common Bell A" is determined by the winning type lottery and the stop completion condition is met, the symbol combination displayed on the active line indicates the winning combination "Small role 1". If so, the performance control means 334 notifies the fact that the winning combination "Small winning combination 1" has been won through the liquid crystal display unit 124, as shown in FIG. 15(d). In addition, the notification of information related to the symbol combinations displayed on the active line is not limited to the notification through the liquid crystal display section 124, but in addition to or instead of that, the notification of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that has been won is through the reel backlight. An effect corresponding to the combination may be performed, or a payout sound may be output from the speaker 128 in accordance with (in conjunction with) the payout of medals.

In this way, in response to all-phase excitation being released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and the operation of the last operated stop switch 120 (here, stop switch 120c) being released, , by executing the determination process and notifying the player of an image (an image corresponding to the symbol "Bell") indicating that the symbol combination displayed on the active line is the winning combination "Small Win 1". The user can reliably recognize the symbol combination without feeling distrustful or uncomfortable. Note that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 124 to indicate that the symbol combination displayed on the active line is the winning combination "Small Win 1" is as described above, from the viewpoint of preventing misidentification of game results. The image corresponds to the symbol "bell" displayed on the active line.

In addition, like the performance control means 334, the payout control means 310, for example, determines the winning type "common bell A" by a winning type lottery, and after the stop completion condition is satisfied, the winning type is displayed on the active line. If the selected symbol combination indicates the winning combination "Small combination 1", then the payout number of 11 medals corresponding to the winning combination "Small combination 1" is paid out.

In this way, in response to all-phase excitation being released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and the operation of the last operated stop switch 120 (here, stop switch 120c) being released, By paying out the medals, the medals will not be paid out before one game is completed. Therefore, the player will not feel a sense of distrust or discomfort.

Further, as described above, the determination means 308, the performance control means 334, and the payout control means 310 perform their respective processes in response to the fulfillment of the stop completion condition. Here, the determining means 308 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning type lottery is displayed on the active line, and the performance control means 334 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning type lottery is displayed on the active line. The notification of information regarding the winning combination and the payout control means 310 paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination displayed on the active line may be collectively referred to as post-stop processing. Further, the production control means 334 and the payout control means 310 may be collectively referred to as determination execution means in that they execute processing based on the winning determination by the determination means 308.
In addition, the processing based on the winning determination includes automatic insertion of medals for the next game based on the replay winning combination being displayed on the active line, and switching to the bonus gaming state (RBB active gaming state) based on the winning of the bonus winning combination. Transition processing of the RT gaming state based on the winning of a replay role to transition the RT gaming state, Transition processing to the AT performance state based on the display of the lottery result of the winning type lottery to transition the AT performance state etc. are also included. Therefore, the player can grasp the game result through at least one of the post-stopping processes.
Specifically, by operating (pressing and holding) the last stop switch 120, the reel control means 306 starts stopping the corresponding reel 110. Since the reels 110 are stopped within 190 msec due to all-phase excitation, the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are all stopped at least 200 msec after the start of stopping as measured by the timer, and the player can visually check the game results. do. However, at that point, if the player has not yet released the operation of the stop switch 120 (if the player continues to press it), the determination means 308, the production control means 334, and the payout control means 310 complete the stop. Do not perform post-processing. Here, only the player can grasp the game result through the symbol display window 108. Then, only when the player releases the operation of the stop switch 120, the determination means 308, the performance control means 334, and the payout control means 310 perform the post-stop processing. Originally, if the stop operation was performed on all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, the game result would be recognized inside the slot machine 100 based on the result of the winning type lottery, the order in which the stop operation was performed, and the operation timing. be able to. However, before all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have stopped or the last stop switch 120 has not been released, the player may not be able to grasp (visually check) the gaming results or Since there is a possibility that the game operation for the game has not been completed, if the post-stop processing is performed under such a situation, the player will feel distrustful or uncomfortable. Here, by setting the stop completion condition to be that the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have all stopped and all the stop switches 120 have been released, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. . Further, other people who can see the entire slot machine 100 and listen to the sound of medals being paid out can also understand the game results. Therefore, the player can know only the game result and feel superior before the post-stopping process is executed.

Further, in the above description, an example has been given in which all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have been stopped and the operation of the operated stop switch 120 has been released as the stop completion condition, but only in such a case. First, the stop completion condition may be that all reels 110a, 110b, 110c have been stopped and all stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c have been released.

In this case, the player can perform the following operations. That is, as described above, the player operates (depresses) the last stop switch 120 and maintains the depressing state, so that the determination means 308, the performance control means 334, and the payout control means 310 Execution of post-stop processing can be delayed. Further, here, the stop completion condition includes the release of operations of all stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c. Therefore, while maintaining the pressed state of the last stop switch 120, the player presses the other stop switches 120, and while maintaining the pressed state of the other stop switches 120, the player presses the last stop switch 120. Even if the pressed state is released, since the operation of any of the stop switches 120 has not been canceled before (the operations of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c have not been canceled), the operation will still be canceled after the stop is completed. No processing is performed.
Further, the post-stop processing is not executed even when the stopped state is maintained not only for the last stop switch 120 but also for the first stopped or second stopped stop switch 120. For example, assume that when the stop switch 120 is first stopped or second stopped, the operation of other stop switches 120 is enabled regardless of whether the pressed state is maintained or not. Here, while maintaining the pressed state of the first or second stopped stop switch 120, another enabled stop switch 120 is operated to release the first or second stopped stop switch 120. Assume that the third stop is completed in a state where the At this time, the player presses another stop switch 120 while maintaining the pressed state of the first and/or second stopped stop switch 120, and maintains the pressed state of the other stop switch 120. However, even if the pressed state of the first or second stopped stop switch 120 is released, since the operation of any of the stop switches 120 has not been released previously (all stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c ), the post-stop processing is not executed.
In this way, if any of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is maintained in the pressed state, the post-stopping process will not be executed, and the player will be able to keep the stop switch 120a, 120b, or 120c in the pressed state. By switching between 120b and 120c, it is possible to delay the execution of the post-stop processing by the determination means 308, the production control means 334, and the payout control means 310.

With this configuration, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. Furthermore, before the post-stop processing is carried out, only the player can grasp the game result, enjoy the action of switching the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c to the pressed state, and feel a sense of superiority. You can immerse yourself in it.

Further, here, the payout control means 310 pays out medals after all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Therefore, the excitation (all-phase excitation) timing of the reels 110 and the timing at which the medal payout device 142 is driven can be made different, so that the amount of current that is allowed for the entire device managed by the main control board 200 is not exceeded. It disappears. Therefore, there is no need to prepare a power source with a large current capacity for driving the medal payout device 142 while the reels 110 are excited, and costs can be reduced.

Furthermore, depending on the current capacity allowed by the power supply, the payout of medals may be started before all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. For example, if the power supply allows the excitation timing of one reel 110 to overlap with the timing when the medal payout device 142 is driven, the excitation timing of the remaining two reels 110 and the timing when the medal payout device 142 is driven overlap. Since it is not necessary to do so, the payout of medals is started after all-phase excitation is released for the reel 110 corresponding to the second operated stop switch 120. Similarly, if the power supply allows the excitation timing of a plurality of (for example, two) reels 110 to overlap with the timing at which the medal payout device 142 is driven, the number obtained by subtracting the number of allowed plurality of reels from the total number of reels (for example, 3-2=1), the excitation timing of the reel 110 and the timing at which the medal payout device 142 is driven do not need to overlap, so all the reels 110 (for example, the reel 110 that stopped first) are set by the subtracted number. After the phase excitation is released, the medals start being paid out.

Furthermore, the start timing of payout may be changed depending on whether or not the medal payout device 142 needs to be driven. For example, when it is necessary to drive the medal payout device 142, payout is started after all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, or at a predetermined timing thereafter, and the drive of the medal payout device 142 is started. If it is not necessary, for example, if all the medals that have been paid out can be stored in credits (without actual payout of medals), even if the payout is started at an arbitrary timing after the determining means 308 determines the game result. good.

Note that here, the payout control means 310 responds to the fact that all phase excitation has been released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and that the last operated stop switch 120 has been released. , I decided to pay out medals, but after confirming that all-phase excitation has been released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and that the last operated stop switch 120 has been released, The medals may be paid out at a predetermined timing (for example, after 10 msec).

Further, here, an example will be given in which the reel control means 306 starts the stopping process of each reel 110a, 110b, 110c by exciting all phases of the stepping motor 152 corresponding to each reel 110a, 110b, 110c. However, the stop processing is not limited to all-phase excitation, and only excitation is sufficient, and the stop processing may be started with one-phase excitation. In addition, when performing rotation control using 1-phase excitation or 1-2-phase excitation, if the final stop position is the position of a specific 1 phase, apply 1-phase excitation to the specific 1 phase. It may also be stopped. In addition, when rotation control is performed using 1-phase excitation or 1-2-phase excitation, and when the final stop position is the position of a specific 1 phase, the 1 phase and the phases before and after it are included. It may also be stopped by applying three-phase excitation. In addition, when performing rotation control using two-phase excitation or 1-2 phase excitation, if the final stop position is the position of two specific phases, apply two-phase excitation to the specific two phases. It may also be stopped.

In addition, here, the completion of stopping of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c is explained by citing that all-phase excitation of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c is released, and that 200 msec has passed since all-phase excitation was started. However, this is not limited to such cases, for example, the result of a winning type lottery is displayed on the active line so that the player can understand (visually check), or the determined stopped symbol is displayed on the active line. Various states in which the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c can be considered to have stopped can be regarded as completion of stopping, such as entering a predetermined number of steps from the number of steps of the corresponding stepping motor 152 when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have stopped. can.

Furthermore, here, an example has been described in which the reel control means 306 controls three reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, but the number of reels 110 is not limited to this case, and even if it is 2 or less, It may be more than that. Note that regardless of the number of reels 110, if the stop switch 120 corresponding to the other rotating reel 110 cannot be operated until any reel 110 stops, the playing time may become longer as described below. There is. For example, in order to grasp the winning combination early on, and to avoid missing out on the winning combination that was grasped after the winning combination has been grasped, the player may This is a case where the winning combination with a high payout is won and, for example, 11 medals are paid out in sequence. As a result, the game time in one game becomes longer than the wait time (4.1 seconds), and the progress of the game itself may be delayed. Here, after the operation of the stop switch 120 becomes effective, the operation state of the other stop switches 120 (operation or non-operation) and the corresponding rotation state of the reel (acceleration state, constant speed state, deceleration state, stop state) ), any stop switch 120 can be operated, so regardless of the number of reels 110, there is a possibility that the game can be played without the playing time in one game exceeding the wait time (4.1 seconds). becomes higher (you can play with full weight).

Further, here, the determination means 308 is activated in response to the fact that all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and that the last operated stop switch 120 is released. The symbol combination displayed on the line is determined, and according to the determination result, the production control means 334 notifies information regarding the symbol combination displayed on the active line, and the payout control means 310 determines the winning combination. The explanation has been given using an example in which a corresponding number of medals are paid out. However, regardless of such a case, since the determining means 308 can determine the symbol combination displayed on the active line at the time when the stop switch 120 is operated last, all phases of all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c can be determined. In response to the release of excitation and the release of the last operated stop switch 120, the production control means 334 notifies information regarding the symbol combination displayed on the active line. , the payout control means 310 may pay out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. In this way, the player's sense of distrust and discomfort can be dispelled.

In addition, here, the determination means 308, the production control means 334, and the payout control means 310 release all phase excitation for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and the last operated stop switch 120 is released. The explanation has been given using an example in which the post-stop processing is performed on the condition that the The post-stop processing may be performed even if the operation of the stop switch 120 is not released. With this configuration, it becomes possible to notify the game result at an early stage, regardless of the operation time from when the player starts operating the stop switch 120 to when the operation is released.

Hereinafter, specific processing in the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 will be explained based on a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board 200)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 200. Here, first, an outline of one game after initialization will be explained along with the main processing of the main control board 200, and then details of each processing will be explained. Further, here, processing related to the features of this embodiment will be explained in detail, and explanations of configurations unrelated to the features of this embodiment will be omitted. Further, although a detailed explanation will be omitted, when each process is executed, the switches used in each process (bet switch 116, start switch 118, stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c) are activated at the start of the process. , is invalidated at the end of processing.

(Step S100)
When the slot machine 100 is powered on via the power switch 144 and becomes energized, the initialization means 300 executes initialization processing in preparation for starting a game. The initialization means 300 generates backup data at any time while the power is on, and holds the backup data in the main RAM 200c. Therefore, even if an unexpected power outage occurs, in this initialization process, the retained backup data can be used to restore the state before the power outage. For example, even if an unexpected power cut occurs while the reels 110 are rotating, each reel 110 will start rotating again after the recovery operation. Therefore, in the initialization process, the main RAM 200c is basically not initialized (RAM cleared).

(Step S200)
Next, the betting means 302 bets medals through the player's operation of the bet switch 116 or the insertion of medals into the medal insertion section 114. Further, the command transmitting means 316 generates an input command indicating that the operation has been performed, and transmits the generated input command to the sub control board 202.

(Step S300)
Next, the winning type lottery means 304 validates the game start operation on the start switch 118 and shifts to a state of waiting for the start switch 118 to be operated. Here, the winning type lottery means 304 calculates the winning type lottery random number updated by the random number generator 200d of the main control board 200 in response to the player's operation of the start switch 118. 1. Obtain the winning type lottery random number. Then, the winning type lottery means 304 determines one winning type lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state from the winning type lottery table, and the acquired winning type lottery random number is applied to the determined winning type lottery table. It is determined which winning area corresponds to the winning area, and the winning type or non-winning of the determined winning area is determined as the lottery result. Further, when the winning combination "RBB" is determined in the winning type lottery, the gaming state control means 312 shifts the gaming state from the non-internal gaming state to the RBB internal gaming state.

In addition, after the lottery result is determined according to the operation of the start switch 118, the command transmitting means 316 generates a winning type command that includes the lottery result of the winning type lottery (winning type or non-winning), information regarding the gaming state, etc. Then, the generated winning type command is sent to the sub control board 202.

(Step S400)
When the start switch 118 is operated, the reel control means 306 drives the stepping motor 152 to rotate the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c. In this reel rotation process, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel 110c in the previous game (wait), the left reel in the game When the left reel 110a, the middle reel 110b, and the right reel 110c all rotate at a constant speed (steady), the process moves to step S500.

(Step S500)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 activates the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and upon receiving the player's operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the reel control means 306 activates the left reel 110a, middle reel 110b, and right reel corresponding to the operation. One of the reels 110c is controlled to stop. Further, when any one of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c is operated, the command transmitting means 316 sends a stop command (a first stop command, a second stop command, A stop command, a third stop command) is generated every time an operation is performed, and the generated stop commands are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control board 202. This reel stop processing S500 will be described in detail later.

(Step S600)
Next, the determining means 308 determines which predetermined combination the symbol combination displayed on the active line corresponds to (the winning winning combination), and as will be described in detail later, If the game is in an advantageous period and a small winning combination has been won, the net increase number counter is updated. Furthermore, if the symbol combination displayed on the active line corresponds to the winning combination "RBB" in the RBB internal medium gaming state, the gaming state control means 312 changes the gaming state from the RBB internal medium gaming state to RBB. Shift to active game state. In addition, the command transmitting means 316 generates a winning command including the symbol combination displayed on the active line, the number of medals to be paid out when a symbol combination corresponding to a small winning combination is displayed on the active line, and so on. The winning command is sent to the sub control board 202.

(Step S700)
Also, based on the symbol combination displayed on the active line (stopping mode of the reels 110), for example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a minor winning combination is displayed on the active line, the payout control means 310 controls the symbol combination corresponding to the minor winning combination. When the corresponding medal payout process is executed and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line, the process for placing a bet for the next game is automatically executed. Further, when the medal payout process is performed, the command transmitting means 316 generates a payout command indicating that the payout process has been performed, and transmits the generated payout command to the sub control board 202.

(Step S800)
When a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the RBB operating gaming state, the gaming state control means 312 shifts the gaming state from the RBB operating gaming state to a non-internal gaming state. Further, the performance state control means 314 changes the performance state and changes between an advantageous section and a non-advantageous section. Furthermore, when the gaming state or performance state is changed, the command transmitting means 316 generates a game transition command including the changed gaming state or performance state, etc., and transmits the generated game transition command to the sub-control board 202. do. In this way, when the transition process S800 ends, the one game concerned ends.

Here, when the transition to the pseudo-bonus performance state is determined, the performance state control means 314 causes the reel control means 306 to execute the first reel performance indicating the transition to the pseudo-bonus performance state described above. From the next game, a pseudo-bonus effect state is started.

One game is executed through a series of processes from step S200 to step S800. Thereafter, steps S200 to S800 will be repeated.

(Reel stop processing S500)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the reel stop processing in step S500. Here, processing related to the features of this embodiment will be explained in detail, and explanations of configurations unrelated to the features of this embodiment will be omitted.

(Step S501)
First, the reel control means 306 initializes a temporary switch light emission flag (predetermined flag) for determining whether the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is valid or invalid. Here, the temporary switch light emission flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and valid = 1 (ON), invalid = 0. (OFF). Therefore, the reel control means 306 initializes the temporary switch light emission flag by setting all bits of the temporary switch light emission flag to 0. Note that although here, valid = 1 (ON) and invalid = 0 (OFF), valid = 0 (ON) and invalid = 1 (OFF) may be used.

(Step S502)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to the temporary switch light emission flags of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and updates the switch light emission flags based on the contents of the temporary switch light emission flags (the contents of the switch light emission flags are changed to the temporary switch light emission flags). (overwrite with the contents of the light emitting flag). Here, the switch light emission flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, valid = 1 (ON), invalid = 0 ( OFF). The switch light emission flag operates according to the temporary switch light emission flag. Then, the reel control means 306 refers to the updated switch light emission flag in the interrupt processing every 1.49 msec that is operating in parallel, and if the switch light emission flag is 1 through the output port, that is, , if the operation of the stop switch 120 is valid, the backlight of the stop switch 120 emits blue light, and if the switch light emission flag is 0, that is, if the operation of the stop switch 120 is invalid, the stop switch 120 emits blue light. 120 backlight emits red light. By visually checking the backlight of the stop switch 120, the player can determine whether the operation of the stop switch 120 is valid or invalid. Here, the switch light emission flag is updated with the contents of the temporary switch light emission flag by setting the temporary switch light emission flag once at the interrupt of the reel stop processing S500, and then changing the light emission of the backlight of the stop switch 120 at the next interrupt. This is to reflect this, and also as a countermeasure against the case where the stop switch 120 is maintained in the operated state before the rotation of the reel 110 starts.

(Step S503)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 checks whether an error has occurred. For example, the reel control means 306 checks for abnormal conditions such as "abnormal payout error", "backflow error", "abnormal insertion error", and "retention error". Here, the abnormal state "payout abnormal error" occurs when the ON state of the passage sensor of the payout medal detection unit (not shown) continues for a predetermined period of time (for example, 6 msec) or more other than the payout of medals. The abnormal state "reverse flow error" occurs when the order in which the medals are passed is incorrect in the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detection unit 114b in a state where the insertion of medals is being accepted. The abnormal state "abnormal insertion error" occurs when the passage sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b is in the ON state after a predetermined time (for example, 269 msec) or more has elapsed since the blocker (not shown) was closed, or when the insertion of medals is not accepted. This occurs when the difference between the number of medals that have passed through the two passing sensors of the inserted medal detection unit 114b in the correct order and the number of medals that have passed through the R shoot sensor (not shown) is greater than a certain value. The abnormal state "retention error" occurs when the ON state of the passing sensor of the inserted medal detection unit 114b continues for a predetermined time (for example, 132 msec) or more, or when the ON state of the insertion detection sensor of the medal slot 114a continues for a predetermined time (for example, 533 msec). ) or more will occur if this continues.

(Step S504)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to the index flag and obtains the indexes of the rotating reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Note that the index flag is set only after the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c reach a constant rotation speed. In other words, the index flag is set when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are rotated at a constant speed. It also shows that the speed has been reached.

(Step S505)
As a result of step S504, if indexes have been detected for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, the reel control means 306 moves the process to step S506, and if there is a reel 110 for which no index has been detected, step S501 Repeat the process from.

(Step S506)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 refers to the stopped reel information and identifies the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c for which the stopping process has already been completed or started in response to the player's operation of the stop switch 120.

(Step S507)
Next, the reel control means 306 identifies the rotating reels 110a, 110b, and 110c that have not stopped from the result of step S506, and sets a reel rotating flag. Here, the reel rotating flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, each bit is associated with one of the three reels 110a, 110b, 110c, and constant speed state = 1, acceleration state, deceleration state. State or stopped state=0. Further, the reel control means 306 specifies stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c corresponding to the rotating reels 110a, 110b, 110c, that is, operable stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c.

(Step S508)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 sets the temporary switch light emission flags corresponding to the operable stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c identified in step S507 to 1 (ON).

(Step S509)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to a predetermined input port (for example, port number "0") and obtains the current state value of the input port. The value of such an input port functions as an operation flag. Here, the operation flag is composed of a 3-bit bit string, and each bit is associated with one of the three stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, with 1 being operated and 1 being not being operated. 0).

(Step S510)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 calculates the logical product of the reel rotation flag and the operation flag. Here, if the reel is rotating and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the reel is operated, that is, if the operated stop switch 120 corresponds to the reel 110 that is effectively rotating, The logical product is 1.

(Step S511)
As a result of step S510, if there is even one bit whose logical product is 1, that is, if the reel 110 is rotating and the stop switch 120 corresponding to the reel 110 is operated, step S512 If there is no bit whose logical product is 1, the process from step S502 is repeated.

(Step S512)
Next, the reel control means 306 calculates the AND of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag. Here, if the stop switch 120 is valid and the stop switch 120 is being operated, the logical product becomes 1.

(Step S513)
As a result of step S512, if there is only one bit whose logical product is 1, that is, if the stop switch 120 is valid and only one stop switch 120 is being operated, step S514 If there is no bit whose logical product is 1, or if there are two or more bits whose logical product is 1, the process from step S501 is repeated.

Here, the reason why step S513 is provided in addition to step S511 is to enable the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c only when the permission conditions are satisfied, as described above. That is, if step S513 is not provided and the stop switch 120 is maintained in an operated state before the reels 110 start rotating, as soon as the index is detected (YES in S505), This is because the logical product of the rotation drum flag and the operation flag becomes 1 (YES in S511), and the stop process is immediately started.

Here, by providing step S513, the switch light emission flag does not become 1, so it is possible to avoid starting the stop processing immediately. Specifically, if the stop switch 120 is operated before the start switch 118 is operated, the operation flag becomes 1, and whether it is before or after the reels 110 start rotating, all reels are If the index is detected for 110a, 110b, and 110c, the logical product of the drum rotating flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S510 (YES in S511).
However, if the stop switch 120 is operated before the rotation of the reels 110 starts, the temporary switch light emission flag becomes 1, but the NO route in step S513 is not passed through, and the NO route in step S513 is not passed through. Since this is repeated, the temporary switch light emission flag is reset to 0 (OFF) in step S501, and the switch light emission flag never becomes 1 (ON). Then, in step S513, the logical product of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag will not become 1, and the stop processing will not be started immediately.

On the other hand, if the index is detected for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c while the stop switch 120 is not operated, the logical product of the rotation drum flag and the operation flag becomes 0 in step S510 (NO in S511). ), the process from step S502 is repeated without going through step S501. Then, the temporary switch light emission flag of 1 is updated to the switch light emission flag in step S502 without being reset in step S501. Therefore, in step S502, the backlight of the stop switch 120 emits blue light. Thereafter, when the stop switch 120 is operated, the logical product of the drum rotating flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S510, and the logical product of the switch light emission flag and the operation flag becomes 1 in step S512 (S513 YES), the stop processing is appropriately started. In this way, even if the stop switch 120 remains operated before the rotation of the reels 110 starts, the stop processing is not performed, and the rotation is stopped after the index is detected for all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. If the switch 120 is operated, it becomes possible to perform the stop processing appropriately.

Looking at the above configuration from another perspective, it is as follows. First, at the timing of step S508 when the indexes of all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, a temporary switch light emission flag (predetermined flag) is turned on. At this time, if the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are not released, NO will not be obtained in step S511, and the temporary switch light emission flag will be reset to 0 in step S501 through NO in step S513. Since the switch light emission flag is updated in step S502, the switch light emission flag will not become 1 while the stop switch 120 is being operated. In the end, steps S501→S502→S508→S513 are repeated, and the operations of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are not validated.

On the other hand, when the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are released, the following operations occur. That is, in step S508, the temporary switch light emission flags corresponding to the operable stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c become 1 (ON). Although the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are rotating, if the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are not operated even once, the process proceeds to step S502 through NO in step S511, and the process proceeds to step S502. Since the switch light emission flag can be updated with the temporary switch light emission flag of 1 without performing the process of S501, it is possible to appropriately create a state in which the switch light emission flag is 1 (ON). Therefore, the operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c can be enabled through the route of step S508→step S511→step S502.

In addition, here, the condition is that there is only one bit whose logical product is 1, and if there are two or more bits, that is, two or more of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated at the same time. If so, the process from step S501 is repeated without performing the subsequent stop process. In this way, when a plurality of stop switches 120 are operated at the same time, the reels 110 corresponding to the stop switches 120 are not stopped at the same time, and as long as there is no difference of at least 1 interrupt time (1.49 msec), the effect is effective. The operation will not be accepted. Here, by stopping the plurality of reels 110 at the same time, it is possible to avoid, for example, a situation where the processing is not completed within the interrupt time and the interrupt processing that should originally be executed is skipped.

Here, if any two or more of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated at the same time, the process from step S501 is repeated without performing the subsequent stop process, and all operations are invalidated. I made it. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and a plurality of stop switches 120 that are operated at the same time may be stopped according to a predetermined rule. As a predetermined rule, for example, in the order of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, the reel 110 corresponding to the stop switch 120 located on the left side is prioritized and stopped, or the so-called AT (assist time) described later is performed. In this case, it is conceivable that the reels 110 corresponding to the stop switches 120 that were operated in the order in which they should have been operated may be given priority in the stopping process.

(Step S514)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 determines the number of sliding pieces of the reel 110 as a process for stopping the reel 110 corresponding to the bit whose logical product is 1.

(Step S515)
Next, the reel control means 306 acquires the stop symbol number, which is the symbol number of the symbol to be stopped among the 20 symbols, and stores it in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S516)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 sets the stop request flag to 1. The stop request flag is a flag for requesting the program running in parallel to stop the target reel 110. By setting the stop request flag to 1, the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol number is enabled. It is possible to stop on the line. The stop request flag and the above-mentioned stop symbol number are read by a program running in parallel, and the stop process is performed. Note that when the stop processing is completed, the stop request flag is reset to 0 (OFF) by the program.

(Step S517)
Next, the reel control means 306 sets the temporary switch light emission flag corresponding to the stop switch 120 that has undergone the stop processing to 0 (OFF), and updates the switch light emission flag to 0 (OFF) based on the contents of the temporary switch light emission flag.

(Step S518)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 refers to the switch light emission flags of the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and causes the backlight of the stop switch 120 whose bit becomes 0 in step S517 to emit red light.

(Step S519)
Next, the reel control means 306 determines whether all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is open. As a result, if all-phase excitation is open, the process moves to step S520, and if all-phase excitation is not released, step S519 is repeated. In this way, in response to the operation of the stop switch 120, the reel control means 306 invalidates the operations of all the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c, and controls all of the reels 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120. The operation of stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c is not enabled until phase excitation is released. With this configuration, it is possible to avoid a difference in the order in which the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c are pressed and the order in which the reels 110a, 110b, 110c are stopped, and the player does not feel distrustful or uncomfortable.

(Step S520)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 determines whether the stopping process (steps S514 to S519) of all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c has been completed. As a result, if the stop process is completed, the process moves to step S521, and if the stop process is not completed, the process from step S501 is repeated. Here, if there is a reel 110 that has not yet stopped, the process moves to step S501, so that the process to stop the other reels 110 can be executed immediately, thereby shortening the playing time.

(Step S521)
Next, the reel control means 306 determines whether all phase excitation of all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c is open. As a result, if all-phase excitation is open, the process moves to step S522, and if all-phase excitation is not released, step S521 is repeated.

(Step S522)
Subsequently, the reel control means 306 checks whether an error has occurred. For example, the reel control means 306 checks for abnormal conditions such as "abnormal payout error", "backflow error", "abnormal insertion error", and "retention error".

(Step S523)
Next, the reel control means 306 refers to a predetermined input port (for example, port number "0") and determines whether the current state values of the input ports are all zero. As a result, if all of them are 0, the reel stop processing S500 is ended, and if any of them is 1, that is, if the stop switch 120 operated by the player has not been released, the process of step S522 is repeated. Wait for release. In this way, the subsequent determination process S600 can be started after the stop switch 120 is released.

After the reel stop process S500 is finished, a determination process S600 is performed, and then the payout control means 310 pays out the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. Furthermore, when the determination process S600 is performed, a command indicating the winning determination result is transmitted to the sub-control board 202, and the production control means 334 transmits information regarding the symbol combinations displayed on the active line to the liquid crystal display unit 124. or through the reel backlight. Further, the performance control means 334 may output a payout sound from the speaker 128 in response to (in conjunction with) the payout of medals by the payout control means 310.

In this way, the post-stop processing is performed in response to the release of all-phase excitation for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and the release of the last operated stop switch 120. Therefore, the player can reliably recognize the symbol combination and does not feel distrustful or uncomfortable.

Further, here, medals are paid out after all-phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. Therefore, since the excitation (all-phase excitation) timing of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c and the timing at which the medal payout device 142 is driven can be made different, the amount of current allowed for the entire device managed by the main control board 200 can be made different. It will no longer be exceeded. Therefore, there is no need to prepare a power source with a large current capacity for driving the medal payout device 142 while the reels 110 are excited, and costs can be reduced.

Furthermore, here, the player pays out medals by releasing the operation of the stop switch 120. Such processing can eliminate the player's sense of distrust and discomfort. Further, other people who can view the entire slot machine 100 and listen to the payout sound can also understand the game results. Therefore, the player can know only the game result before the process is executed, and can feel a sense of superiority.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. It is clear that those skilled in the art can come up with various changes and modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. be done.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the reel control means 306 enables the operation of other stop switches 120 only after all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is released. I listed and explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and the reel control means 306 may enable the operation of other stop switches 120 after the full-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is started. In this case, it can be handled by setting the determination target in step S519 and step S521 in FIG. 17 to be the start of all-phase excitation. Note that when paying out medals from the medal payout device 142 or when the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c start rotating in the next game (starting the acceleration state), a (judgment) process is performed that waits for the excitation release of all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c. 14, step S521 in FIG. 14 can be omitted.

Further, here, an example will be given in which the reel control means 306 enables the operation of other stop switches 120 only after all-phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 is released. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and the operation of other stop switches 120 may be enabled before the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 stops. For example, the operation of any stop switch (for example, stop switch 120a) may not affect the validity or invalidity of other stop switches (for example, stop switches 120b, 120c). In other words, regardless of whether or not other stop switches 120 have already been operated (whether other reels are rotating or stopped), and without waiting for the start of stopping or the completion of stopping, the switch 120 is not operated yet. All of the stop switches 120 that are not present are maintained in a valid state, and operation of those stop switches 120 is permitted. Then, the player can operate the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c successively (so-called slide push). In this case, the reel control means 306 does not need to wait for all phase excitation of the reel 110 corresponding to the operated stop switch 120 to be released, so this can be realized by omitting step S519 in FIG. . Furthermore, not only step S519 in FIG. 17 but also step S521 can be omitted. In this case, as described above, when paying out medals from the medal payout device 142 or when starting the rotation of the reels 110a, 110b, 110c in the next game, wait for all reels 110a, 110b, 110c to be released. It is preferable.

Therefore, if all the indexes specifying the positions of the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, regardless of whether the stop switch 120a has been operated or whether the reel 110a is rotating at a constant speed, First, since the operations of the stop switches 120b and 120c are enabled, the player can stop the reels 110b and 110c by operating the stop switches 120b and 120c.

In this case, the following events may occur. For example, a symbol existing within the pull-in range at the timing when the stop switch 120 is operated is determined as a stop symbol, and rotation is maintained for the number of sliding pieces so as to pull the stop symbol onto the active line. Therefore, when the number of sliding frames is different, the time from when the stop switch 120 is operated until the stopping process of the reel 110 is started is 0 to 189 msec (predetermined time within 190 msec), and the reel 110a, It will be different for each of 110b and 110c. For example, the player operates the start switch 118, the indexes of all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are detected, and the player presses the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in order as shown in FIG. Assume that the operations are performed according to the batting order. Then, when the number of sliding pieces is equal, the reel 110 is stopped in the order of reel 110a → reel 110b → reel 110c, but when the number of sliding pieces is different, the order of stopping of the reel 110 may be different. For example, there are cases where reel 110a completes stopping first, reel 110c with a smaller number of sliding pieces completes stopping next, and reel 110b with a larger number of sliding pieces completes stopping after reel 110c. As described above, here, the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c are not necessarily stopped in the same order as the order in which the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c are operated. Therefore, the stop completion conditions for slide push are that all-phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, and all-phase excitation is applied to the reel 110 corresponding to the third stopped (last operated stop switch) stop switch 120. is opened, and the operation of the stop switch 120 that was operated last is released. Then, the determination means 308, the production control means 334, and the payout control means 310 execute post-stop processing when the stop completion conditions are satisfied.

In addition, as a stop completion condition in the slide push, it is possible to omit determining whether or not all-phase excitation is released for the third stopped reel 110. In addition, as described above, as a stop completion condition, instead of determining whether all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, 110c and the third stopped reel 110, it is determined whether 200 msec has elapsed from all phase excitation. It may be determined whether or not. In this case, it is possible to deal with this by making the determination target in step S519 and step S521 in FIG. 17 the time measurement of the timer. In addition, as a stop completion condition, it is determined whether all phase excitation is released for all reels 110a, 110b, and 110c, while omitting the determination whether or not all phase excitation is released for the third stopped reel 110. Instead, it may be determined whether 200 msec has passed since all-phase excitation.

Here, as a result notification means, when all the reels 110a, 110b, and 110c have stopped, as shown in FIG. If so, the performance control means 334 notifies the result of the game, that is, the winning combination "Small Win 1", through the liquid crystal display unit 124. However, the present invention is not limited to this case, and it is also possible to use a device other than the liquid crystal display section 124. For example, the medal payout device 142 serving as a result notification means, in accordance with the winning of a winning combination, dispenses medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination, so that the symbols displayed on the active line as a result of the game are displayed. Information related to the combination is reported. In addition, the main payout display section 132 and the sub payout display section 136, which serve as result notification means, notify information regarding the symbol combinations displayed on the active line by displaying the number of medals paid out as a result of the game. . In addition, a reel backlight (not shown) as a result notification means illuminates each reel 110a, 110b, 110c corresponding to the symbol display window 108 from the back as a result of the game (turns on, flashes, turns off, or lights up in a predetermined pattern). By flashing), information related to the symbol combination displayed on the active line is notified. In addition, the speaker 128 as a result notification means outputs a winning sound (simply a sound effect, a sound corresponding to a won winning combination, etc.) as a result of the game, and thereby outputs a winning sound related to the symbol combination displayed on the active line. Announce information. In addition, the performance lamp 126 as a result notification means emits light (mere light emission, light emission in a color corresponding to the winning winning combination, and blinking pattern corresponding to the winning winning combination) as a result of the game. etc.), information related to the symbol combinations displayed on the active line is notified.

In addition, here, the explanation has been given citing the release of a specific stop switch 120 as a stop completion condition, but the specific stop switch 120 is not limited to the stop switch 120 that was operated last (third stop), but all of the stop switches 120 are As mentioned above, although it is not the stop switch 120 that was operated last, it remains in the pressed state at the time when the stop switch 120 that was operated last is released; This also includes stop switches 120 that are released after the stop switches 120 that were released are released.

Further, here, an example has been given in which information related to symbol combinations displayed on the active line is reported as a result of the game after all the reels have stopped. However, the information related to the symbol combinations displayed on the active line is not limited to the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations, but also the symbol combinations when the winning combinations are missed, and the symbol combinations corresponding to non-winnings (when the winning combinations are not won). This also includes symbol combinations.

In addition, here, a symbol existing within the pull-in range when the player operates the stop switch 120 is determined as a stop symbol, and the rotation is simply maintained for the number of sliding pieces so as to pull the stop symbol onto the active line. Although the explanation has been given by way of example, the effect control means 334 may execute an arbitrary effect while the rotation for the number of sliding frames is maintained. However, as described above, the number of sliding pieces changes depending on the timing of operation of the stop switch 120 by the player. Therefore, the effect control means 334 changes the effect depending on the number of sliding frames, for example, if the number of sliding frames is large, a relatively long effect is performed, and if the number of sliding frames is small, a relatively short effect is performed. You may let them. Furthermore, depending on the number of sliding frames, the timing at which the performance is performed may be changed. For example, assume that the effect control means 334 has scheduled a predetermined effect when the stop switch 120 is first operated (first stop). However, because the number of sliding frames of the stop switch 120 is small, it is not possible to secure enough time for the performance, or because the time is short, even if the performance is executed, it is difficult to sufficiently convey the content of the performance to the player. If this is not possible, such an effect may be performed when other stop switches 120 are operated, for example, when the last stop switch 120 is operated (at the third stop). In this way, it becomes possible to secure time for the performance and to sufficiently communicate the contents of the performance to the players.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 are arranged to share the functional parts for playing the game, but the functional parts of the main control board 200 are transferred to the sub-control board 202. The functional parts of the sub-control board 202 may be arranged on the main control board 200, or all the functional parts can be arranged on one control board.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, only one type of AT performance state is provided, but it is possible to provide multiple types of AT performance states, such as a specialized zone for adding on the number of continuous games in the AT performance state, for example. Good too.

Further, each process performed by the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 described above does not necessarily need to be performed in chronological order according to the order described in the flowchart, and may include processing in parallel or by a subroutine.

Further, each process performed by the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 202 described above does not necessarily need to be performed in chronological order according to the order described in the flowchart, and may include processing in parallel or by a subroutine.

In this embodiment, the effect control means 100 is configured by the effect main control means (not shown) provided on the main control board 200 and the effect control means 334 (presentation sub control means) provided on the sub control board 202. . The performance main control means issues instructions to the performance sub control means 334 based on the gaming state, performance state, etc. Further, the performance sub-control means 334 controls the performance data stored in the sub-side storage means based on the information regarding the gaming state and the performance state transmitted from the performance main control means, or the information as to whether or not to perform the instructed performance. It is used to control the production equipment. Note that the control performed by the production main control means may be performed by the production sub control means 334, and the control performed by the production sub control means 334 may be performed by the production main control means. Further, the control performed by the production control means 100 may be performed by the instruction function control means 51 (see the first embodiment), and the control performed by the instruction function control means 51 may be performed by the production control means 100. .

Next, a case will be described in which the above-mentioned so-called slide push is adopted in the gaming machine capable of playing the two-stake game and the three-stakes game described in the first embodiment. In slide push, regardless of whether other stop switches (stop buttons) have already been operated (whether other reels are rotating or stopped), the operation of the stop switch that has not yet been operated is valid. The state is maintained. Here, a case will be considered in which the player operates the stop switches 120a, 120b, and 120c in batting order 1 (so-called sequential pressing operation). If the number of sliding frames on the reels is different, the reels 110a, 110b, 110c do not necessarily stop in the same order as the order of operation of the stop switches 120a, 120b, 120c (batting order 1). For example, first the reel 110a stops, then the reel 110c, which has a smaller number of sliding pieces than the reel 110b (for example, 1 piece) stops, and then the reel 110c, which has a larger number of sliding pieces than the reel 110c (for example, 4 pieces), stops. It may happen that reel 110b (which is a piece) stops later than reel 110c.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a two-stake game is started, the performance control means 100 executes a two-stakes game performance and displays a special image on the display device 13 to notify that it is a two-stakes game. let Thereby, a player or the like can see the display of the special image and understand that a two-stakes game (a game with low performance in terms of instruction performance) is being played. At this time, if the special image is not displayed upon detection of the release of the last press of the stop switch 120c, the rotation of the reels will stop if slide push is adopted. An event may occur in which the special image is no longer displayed (even though there are still reels spinning). In this case, the special image is no longer displayed before the player determines that one game has been completed, and the player may feel uncomfortable or distrustful.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect control means 100 makes the special image displayed at the start of the two-stakes game not displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions are (1) the release of the third stop operation of the stop button (the last operated stop button) is detected, and (2) all reels (reels 110a, 110b, 110c) This means that the stoppage of rotation has been detected. Note that the predetermined conditions include at least the requirements (1) and (2), and may further include other requirements.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged,
a stop button provided corresponding to the plurality of reels;
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;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game, and to stop the reels in a stopping manner according to the result of an internal lottery when the stop button is operated;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control means for controlling the display of images on a display device,
In a predetermined game, it is possible to play the game by inserting either a first prescribed number or a second prescribed number of gaming values,
The game played by inserting the second specified number of gaming values has a lower performance regarding the instructed performance than the game played by inserting the first specified number of gaming values,
The performance control means is
When a game with the second specified number is started, a special image is displayed on the display device to inform that the game is played with the second specified number, and when a predetermined condition is met, the special image is displayed. In a state where it is not possible to
The predetermined condition is that the last operated stop button is released and rotation of all the plurality of reels is stopped.

According to this embodiment, even if a so-called slide push is adopted, the special image notifying the player that it is a two-stakes game will not be displayed before all the reels stop rotating. , does not occur. Therefore, since the special image is no longer displayed before it is determined that one game has ended, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful. Furthermore, according to this configuration, the player can delay the fulfillment of the above-mentioned predetermined condition by continuing to press the last stop switch 120c. In other words, the timing at which the special image is no longer displayed can be delayed. Thereby, the player can enjoy the special image by continuing to press the last stop switch. Then, the user can switch the display by releasing the stop switch at a timing of his/her preference.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. 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. However, the present invention is not limited to slot machines, and can be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Good too.

As shown in FIG. 18, 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 in which a rotatable first reel 20a, second reel 20b, and third reel 20c are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals (gaming value), 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 presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display (display means) 13, a speaker (sound output means) 14, and a display window 16. The liquid crystal display 13 displays images (videos, still images) for various effects. Further, the speaker 14 outputs various effects sounds (music, sound effects, voices, etc.). In addition to the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14, the display device may include an illumination 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 line on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c, and when each reel 20a to 20c stops, three symbols per reel (upper row symbol, middle row symbol, lower row symbol) are displayed through the display window 16. pattern) is displayed. In addition, the display window 16 is provided with upper, middle, and lower display positions for visually checking 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 constituted by the upper stage of the first reel 20a, the middle stage of the second reel 20b, and the lower 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.

As shown in FIG. 19, the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c has a white 7 symbol "White 7", a BAR symbol "BAR", a special symbol A "SPA", a special symbol B "SPB", and a special symbol C " The following symbols are arranged: "SPC", a replay symbol "RP", a bell symbol A "BLA", a bell symbol B "BLB", a watermelon symbol "WM", and a cherry symbol "CH". Further, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are associated with each symbol on each reel 20a to 20c.

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 won 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, a start lever (game start operating means) 24 that is operated when starting a game, and a rotating There are provided stop buttons (stop operation means) 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the reels that are present, 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. 20) 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, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled 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. 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. 20, 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 liquid crystal display 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 or not a winning combination has been won when the winning combination is stopped; payout control means 45; replay control means 46; setting change means 47; initialization means 48; and game state control means. 49, instruction function control means 51, production main control means 52, and 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 issues instructions to the performance sub control means 70 based on the gaming state, the performance state, etc. In addition, the production sub-control means 70 uses the production information stored in the sub-side storage means 72 based on the information regarding the gaming state and performance status transmitted from the production main control means 52, or the information as to whether or not to perform an instruction production. 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. Further, the control performed by the production control means 100 described in this embodiment may be performed by the instruction function control means 51, and the control performed by the instruction function control means 51 may be performed by the production control means 100.

The input accepting 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 fact that a specified number of medals have been inserted. 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). Further, 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 receiving 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 medals are inserted into the medal slot 22 while medal insertion is being accepted, the inserted medals will not be 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 in 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 values that are actually generated even if the generation itself is regular, because the acquisition timing etc. are 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. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as will be described later, the general medium state, RBB internal medium state, and RBB active state can be set as the gaming state, and six settings from setting 1 to setting 6 can be set as the setting values. The value can be set, and the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and the 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. Moreover, replay is a winning combination that allows you to play the game again without consuming new medals by winning (activating). 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. Specifically, the internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of winning areas as shown in FIG. 21, and each random number value obtained from the random number generating means 41 is associated with one of the winning areas. There is. In addition, there are winning areas that include one or more winning roles (associated with winning roles) and winning areas that do not include any winning roles (associated with losing roles). . Furthermore, the combinations of winning combinations included in each winning area are different. Then, all the winning combinations belonging to the winning area associated with the random number value obtained from the random number generation means 41 are made to be won as a result of the internal lottery. In the following, the winning of a combination belonging to a winning area in an internal lottery will also be referred to as "a winning area is winning." In addition, the case where no prize is won in any of the roles is also referred to as "winning area 'non-winning'".

As shown in FIG. 21, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, small winnings 1 to 45 are prepared as small winnings. In addition, the winning areas that include small roles include “Small role ALL,” “1 piece ALL,” “Batting order bell A1” to “Batting order bell A12,” “Batting order bell B1” to “Batting order bell B12,” and “Batting order chance role.” 1'' to ``batting order chance role 4,'' ``watermelon,'' ``1 common card,'' and ``1 card 1'' to ``1 card 8.'' In addition, small roles 1 to 12 are 13 medal roles in which 13 medals are paid out when a prize is won, and small role 41 is a 3 medal role in which 3 medals are paid out when a prize is won. 13 to Minor Win 40 and Minor Win 42 to Minor Win 45 are one-card roles in which one card is paid out when a prize is won. Note that, hereinafter, the winning areas "batting order bell A1" to "batting order bell A12" and "batting order bell B1" to "batting order bell B12" will be collectively referred to as the batting order bell. In addition, the winning areas "batting order chance role 1" to "batting order chance role 4" are collectively referred to as the batting order chance role.

The winning area "Small win ALL" is a winning area where all the small wins (Small win 1 to Small win 45) are won in duplicate. In addition, the winning area "1 piece ALL" is a winning area where small winnings 13 to 40, small winnings 44, and small winnings 45 are won in duplicate. In addition, in the winning areas "batting order bell A1" to "batting order bell A12" and "batting order bell B1" to "batting order bell B12", any one of the 13 card combinations and the 1 card combination will be won. This is a winning area. In addition, the winning areas "batting order chance role 1" to "batting order chance role 4" are winning areas where the 13-card role and the 1-card role overlap. Furthermore, the winning area "Watermelon" is a winning area where a single winning combination (small winning combination 41) is won individually. In addition, the winning area "Common 1-card" is a winning area where multiple types of 1-card winning combinations overlap. In addition, the winning areas "1 card 1" to "1 card 8" are winning areas where multiple types of 1 card combinations are won overlappingly.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, Replay 1 to Replay 7 are prepared as replays. Furthermore, "Replay 1", "Replay 2", "Chance 1", "Chance 2", "Weak Cherry" and "Strong Cherry" are prepared as winning areas that include replays.

The winning area "Replay 1" is a winning area where multiple types of replays can be won at the same time. In addition, the winning area "Replay 2" is a winning area where multiple types of replays can be won in duplicate. Furthermore, the winning area "chance number 1" is a winning area where Replay 2 wins alone. In addition, the winning area "chance number 2" is a winning area where multiple types of replays can be won overlappingly. Furthermore, the winning area "Weak Cherry" is a winning area where Replay 7 wins alone. Furthermore, the winning area "Strong Cherry" is a winning area where Replay 5 wins alone.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a big bonus is provided as a bonus.
In addition, as winning areas associated with bonuses, there is a winning area "RBB" where you can win a Big Bonus alone, as well as winning areas "Common 1 ticket" and "1 ticket 1" to "1 ticket 8". is set so that the big bonus can be won multiple times.
In addition, in the winning areas "Common 1 ticket" and "1 ticket 1" to "1 ticket 8", if the gaming state is in the general state, the big bonus will be won in duplicate, but if the gaming state is in the RBB internal state. In this case, the system is set so that the big bonus will not be won twice.
In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, although the bonus is assumed to be an accessory continuous activation device related to a so-called first class special accessory, other bonuses may be used. Further, other bonuses may also be included. Moreover, the installed bonuses may be set so that they can be won individually, or may be set so that they can be won in combination with replays and small winning combinations.

In addition, "non-winning" is provided as a winning area associated with losing.

Each winning area is set to either win or not win depending on the gaming state. In other words, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and performs an internal lottery, thereby changing the winning combinations. In other words, in each game state, an internal lottery is conducted using an internal lottery table whose lottery targets include winning areas that can be won in each game state. In FIG. 21, "O" marks indicate whether or not each winning area can win in each gaming state. In other words, the winning areas "Non-win", "Small role ALL", and "1 piece ALL" are won when the gaming state is in the RBB active state, and cannot be won in the general state or the RBB internal state. There is. In addition, the winning areas "batting order bell A1" to "batting order bell A12", "batting order bell B1" to "batting order bell B12", "batting order chance role 1" to "batting order chance role 4", "watermelon", "replay 1" , "Replay 2", "Chance number 1", "Chance number 2", "Weak cherry", "Strong cherry", "Common 1 card" and "1 card 1" to "1 card 8" are the game status. The prize is won in the general medium state or the RBB internal medium state, and cannot be won in the RBB operating state. Further, the winning area "RBB" is designed to be won when the gaming state is in the normal medium state, and not to be won in the RBB internal medium state or the RBB active state.

Each winning area is assigned a different winning area number. Each winning area can be identified by the winning area number.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning a small winning combination is the same in the general medium state and the RBB internal medium state. Also, while the RBB is in operation, you will not be able to win a replay. In other words, in the general medium state and the RBB internal medium state, the replay winning probability is higher than in the RBB active state.

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 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 change, the internal lottery table group consisting of a plurality of internal lottery tables selected according to the gaming state is changed to the internal lottery table group associated with each setting. Depending on the settings, there will be a group of internal lottery tables with different winning probabilities for small roles, replays, and bonuses.

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 set to fluctuate. 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 a part of the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 when the set value is changed. Specifically, when the set value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs processing to return the gaming state, gaming section, and production state to the initial state, which will be described later. In other words, when the setting value is changed, the gaming state becomes the normal state, the gaming section becomes the non-advantageous section, and the production state becomes the non-advantageous section production state, and these states are the same when the power is turned on for the first time after shipping from the factory. The same condition will occur. 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 stopping order of the first reel 20a to third reel 20c changes depending on the operating order (stroke order) of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

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." Additionally, "batting order 1" and "batting order 2" are collectively referred to as "left push," "batting order 3" and "batting order 4" are collectively referred to as "middle push," and "batting order 5" and "batting order 6" are collectively referred to as "push left." Collectively, press "right".

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.

As shown in FIG. 22, a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order are set for each batting order bell. Note that FIG. 22 shows the relationship between the mode of the stop operation and the winning combination when each winning area is won in the RBB internal state.
Each winning area of the batting order bell is designed so that if you win in the RBB internal medium state, you can win a winning combination of 13 cards if the operation is performed with the correct batting order, and 1 card if the operation is performed with the incorrect batting order. It is now possible to win a prize for your role. In other words, when any of the batting order bells is won in the RBB internal state, when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, priority is given to the stop position candidates that can win small roles 1 to 12. The priority order is determined so that the order is the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority of the stop position candidate that can win small winnings 13 to 40 is the highest priority. Priority is required to be high.

The winning areas ``batting order bell A1'' to ``batting order bell A12'' and ``batting order bell B1'' to ``batting order bell B12'' are designed so that if the correct batting order is operated, a winning combination of 13 cards will be won. In addition, if "batting order bell A1" to "batting order bell A12" and "batting order bell B1" to "batting order bell B12" are operated with an incorrect batting order, either a one-card winning combination or both winning combinations will be awarded. It is designed not to.

Further, there is only one correct batting order for each batting order bell, and the other five batting orders are incorrect batting orders. Furthermore, for "batting order bell A1" to "batting order bell A6", mutually different batting orders are set as the correct batting order, and for "batting order bell A7" to "batting order bell A12", mutually different batting orders are set as the correct batting order. For "batting order bell B1" to "batting order bell B6", mutually different batting orders are set as the correct batting order, and for "batting order bell B7" to "batting order bell B12", mutually different batting orders are set as the correct batting order. . In other words, the batting order bell includes a batting order bell whose correct batting order is pressed left (batting order 1 or batting order 2), a batting order bell whose correct batting order is pressed middle (batting order 3 or batting order 4), and a batting order bell whose correct batting order is pressed right (batting order 5 or batting order 6). The batting order bell and the correct batting order are provided. In other words, the batting order bells include a batting order bell whose left press indicates an incorrect batting order, a middle press which indicates an incorrect batting order, and a batting order bell whose right press indicates an incorrect batting order.

In addition, each winning area of the batting order bell is won in the general medium state, and the first stop operation is in accordance with the correct batting order in the RBB internal medium state (the first stop operation is correct). ), there is a 1/2 probability that the 1-card winning combination will win, and a 1/2 probability that the 1-card winning combination will be missed (the 1-card winning combination will not win).

In the winning areas "batting order chance role 1" to "batting order chance role 4", if you win in the RBB internal state, 13 cards will be won if the stop operation is performed in batting order 1 or batting order 2. . In addition, in the winning areas "batting order chance role 1" to "batting order chance role 4", if you win in the RBB internal state and the stop operation is performed in any of batting order 3 to batting order 6, two types of 1-card roles will occur. You can now win multiple times (simultaneous prizes).

Note that the content in parentheses in FIG. 22 indicates the winning rate of a one-card combination when the stop operation is performed in that batting order. For example, the notation "1 card (1/4)" means that there is a 1/4 probability that a 1-card winning combination will win, and a 3/4 probability that you will miss a 1-card winning combination (a 1-card winning combination will not win). Showing.

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 (symbol combination that results in a winning when stopped and displayed on the active line) for each winning combination (see Figure 27), and determines whether or not there is a winning by the above-mentioned verification. The type of winning combination that won the prize will be revealed. 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 (activated), a replay process (replay process) is performed, and a bonus is won (activated). In this case, processing for shifting the gaming state (gaming state transition control processing) is performed.

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, 13 medals are paid out when winning small winnings 1 to 12, and 3 medals are paid out when winning small winnings 41, small winnings 13 to 40, If you win a small prize from 42 to 45, one medal will be paid out.

In addition, 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 control 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. 23, the gaming state control means 49 performs a gaming state transition control process for shifting the gaming state between the general medium state, the RBB internal medium state (bonus established state), and the RBB active state (bonus state). conduct. 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.

Further, as described above, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and performs an internal lottery. Specifically, in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is set as a lottery target. Further, in the RBB internal medium state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from lottery targets. Furthermore, while the RBB is in operation, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from lottery targets.

In the initial state, the gaming state is a normal state. In the general state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which all winning areas except the winning areas ``Non-win'', ``Small role ALL'', and ``1 piece ALL'' are set as lottery targets. Furthermore, it is possible to transition from the general medium state to the RBB internal medium state. The gaming state control means 49 shifts the gaming state to the RBB internal medium state when a big bonus is won in the general medium state.

The RBB internal medium state is a gaming state that is transitioned to when a big bonus is won in an internal lottery. In the RBB internal medium state, the internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table in which all winning areas except the winning areas "Non-win", "Small role ALL", "1 piece ALL", and "RBB" are set as lottery targets. will be held. In addition, in the RBB internal 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 is controlled. The means 49 shifts the gaming state from the RBB internal state to the RBB operating state.

The RBB operating state is a gaming state that is entered when a symbol combination representing a winning form of the big bonus is displayed on an active line. In the RBB operating state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table in which the winning areas "Non-win", "Small winning combination ALL", and "1 piece ALL" are set as lottery targets. In addition, in the RBB operating state, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state, and medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 100 medals) are paid out. When this happens, the gaming state control means 49 ends the RBB operating state and shifts the gaming state to the normal state.
In this embodiment, the termination condition for the RBB active state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the termination condition is determined by the number of games played, the number of small winnings, etc. in the RBB active state. You can. Further, the RBB operating state may be such that a termination condition is set so that the game can be terminated after one game.

As shown in FIG. 20, the instruction function control means 51 includes a game section control means 80, a presentation state control means 81, and a privilege granting means 82. The instruction function control means 51 performs processing related to the operation of an instruction function that assists in winning a specific winning combination in an advantageous section. Specifically, when a predetermined winning combination is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction performance to assist the winning of this winning combination. More specifically, when the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether to perform an instruction performance (batting order navigation performance) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 13-card combination. . When the instruction function control means 51 determines to perform the batting order navigation performance, the performance control means 100 causes the liquid crystal display 13, the speaker 14, and other performance devices to perform the batting order navigation performance. In addition, when performing the batting order navigation effect, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display section 17.

As shown in FIG. 24, the game section control means 80 performs a game section transition control process to shift 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 benefit giving means 82 performs a lottery for moving to an advantageous section, and when the lottery for moving to an advantageous section is won, the game section control means 80 shifts 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. Further, when the game section is set to a non-advantageous section, no instruction performance can be performed, and only when the game section is set to an advantageous section, the instruction performance can be performed. 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 granting means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transfer lottery) to determine whether or not to transfer to the advantageous section at a predetermined opportunity. Specifically, the benefit granting means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) to determine whether or not to move to an advantageous section based on the result of an internal lottery (winning of a predetermined winning combination (winning area)). 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.

Furthermore, each time one game is played in an advantageous section, the game section control means 80 stores the number of advantageous section games counter 65 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 in response to a game start operation on the start lever 24. An increment process is performed to add "1" to the value as a value corresponding to one game. 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 removes the game section from the advantageous section. Move to an advantageous area. 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, the game section control means 80 updates the memory value of the difference number counter 64 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 with the difference number of medals in the advantageous section, and updates the value corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out (for example, 13 If there is a payout of 1 medal, it is set as ``13'', and if there is no payout without winning any combination, it is set as ``0''), which corresponds to the number of medals used in the game. The value (for example, if 3 coins are inserted, it is set as "3") is subtracted to obtain the calculation result of the difference number of coins in the game, and this calculation result is added to the stored value of the difference number counter 64. Perform update processing. Note that the game section control means 80 does not add to the difference number counter 64 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 differential sheet number counter 64 is "0". Then, the game section control means 80 changes the game section from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section, assuming that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the stored value of the difference number counter 64 exceeds a threshold value (for example, "2400"). Move to section. The stored value of the difference number counter 64 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". For example, if the stored value of the difference number counter 64 at the start of the game is "2", as a result of playing the game, If the winning combination is not won and no medals are paid out, 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 stored in the difference number counter 64, the initial value will be However, after the update, the stored value of the difference number counter 64 is configured to stop 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 determined.

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 instruction performance is performed. Furthermore, once the light is turned on, it will not be turned off until the advantageous section ends.

As shown in FIG. 24, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state between multiple types of performance states including a non-advantageous section performance state, a normal performance state, a CZ performance state, and an AT performance state (instruction performance state). Performs production state transition control processing. 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.

(Unfavorable section performance state)
The non-advantageous section performance state is a performance state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of performance states. In the non-advantageous section, the performance state control means 81 sets the performance state to the non-advantageous section performance state. In the non-advantageous section performance state (non-advantageous section), the benefit giving means 82 performs the advantageous section transition lottery as described above, and when the lottery for transition to the advantageous section is won and the transition to the advantageous section is determined, the performance is performed. The state control means 81 shifts the performance state to a normal performance state.

(Normal performance state)
The normal performance state is a performance state that basically transitions to when the advantageous section starts, and at the beginning of the advantageous section, the probability of transitioning to the normal performance state is higher than the probability of transitioning to other performance states. It is set. In the normal performance state, the batting order navigation performance is performed less frequently (the expected value regarding the increase in medals is lower) than in the CZ performance state and the AT performance state.

The performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the CZ performance state at a predetermined opportunity in the normal performance state. In this embodiment, an upper limit (so-called ceiling) is set for the number of games in the normal performance state, and a predetermined number of games (200, 300, 500, or 600) are executed in the normal performance state. Then, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the CZ performance state. This ceiling number of games is selected at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the normal performance state) from among multiple types of tables (transition expectation table) prepared in advance in the ROM of the storage means 60. It is determined based on the migration expectation table. In other words, for one normal performance state (for example, from the start of the normal performance state until the transition to the CZ performance state or the AT performance state), one transition expectation level table is selected from among multiple types of transition expectation level tables. is selected, and the expectation level of transition from the normal performance state to the CZ performance state (AT performance state) is determined based on the transition expectation level table.

In addition, in the normal performance state, the benefit granting means 82 performs a lottery (CZ lottery) to determine whether or not to shift to the CZ performance state, depending on the result of the internal lottery. Further, when winning the CZ lottery, the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the CZ performance state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the transition expectation level table selected for each normal performance state, the relationship between the number of games played after the normal performance state starts and the expectation level of transition to the CZ performance state is set. For each table, a number of games with a relatively high probability of winning the CZ lottery is set. Specifically, in the transition expectation table where the ceiling is 600 times, the range where the number of games after the normal production state starts is 100 to 299 or 400 to 499 is the other range of the number of games played. Compared to this, the probability of winning the CZ lottery (the degree of expectation of transition to the CZ performance state) is set higher. In addition, in the transition expectation table where the ceiling is 500 times, the range where the number of games after the normal production state starts is 100 to 199 or 300 to 399 is CZ compared to other game number ranges. The probability of winning the lottery (the degree of expectation of transition to the CZ performance state) is set high. In addition, the range of the number of games from 100 to 199 in the transition expectation table with a ceiling of 200 times has a higher probability of winning the CZ lottery than the range of the number of games from 100 to 199 in other transition expectation tables. It is set.

(CZ performance state)
The CZ performance state (chance performance state) is a performance state in which expectations for transition to the AT performance state are higher than in the normal performance state. In other words, the CZ performance state is a performance state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal performance state. Note that in the CZ presentation state, the batting order navigation presentation is performed less frequently (the expected value regarding the increase in medals is lower) than in the AT presentation state.
In this embodiment, when a plurality of (four) achievement conditions are achieved in the CZ performance state, the benefit granting means 82 grants the right to shift to the AT performance state as a benefit. Achievement conditions are conditions that must be achieved in order to grant the right to transition to the AT performance state. In this embodiment, in the CZ performance state, a performance is sequentially performed to notify whether or not each of a plurality of battles (four times) will be won. If each achievement condition is achieved, each battle will be won, and if multiple achievement conditions are achieved (win all the battles multiple times), the right to transition to AT production state will be granted. be done.

The performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the AT performance state when the right to shift to the AT performance state is granted by the end of the CZ performance state (when all the plurality of achievement conditions are achieved). On the other hand, if the right to transition to the AT performance state has not been granted by the end of the CZ performance state (if any of the multiple achievement conditions is not achieved and the CZ performance state ends), the performance state control means 81 ), the performance state is shifted to the non-advantageous section performance state, and the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. In addition, even if the right to transition to the AT performance state is not granted at the end of the CZ performance state, the performance state is not transferred to the non-advantageous section performance state, but is transferred to the normal performance state, may be continued (not transferred to a non-advantageous section).

In addition, for example, in the normal performance state and the CZ performance state, the benefit granting means 82 determines whether or not the transition to the AT performance state is possible based on the result of the internal lottery (based on the winning of a predetermined role (winning area)). It is also possible to conduct a lottery to determine the AT lottery (AT lottery), and when winning the AT lottery, the right to shift to the AT performance state as a privilege is granted. In that case, the expectation of winning the AT lottery may be set higher in the CZ performance state than in the normal performance state.

(AT performance state)
When the batting order bell is won when the performance state is the AT performance state, the performance control means 100 issues an instruction performance (batting order navigation performance) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 13-card combination on the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14. Controls the performance devices such as the following. If the batting order bell is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in accordance with the correct batting order notified by the batting order navigation display, the 13-card winning combination will always be won and 13 medals will be obtained. There is.

In this embodiment, the continuation of the AT performance state is managed by the difference in the number of medals acquired in the AT performance state. When the AT presentation state is started, the privilege granting means 82 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined difference number of sheets in the memory value of the AT end determination counter 66 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Note that the value set in the AT end determination counter 66 at this time is not limited to a fixed value, and may be determined by lottery or the like. Furthermore, the game that determines the value to be set in the AT end determination counter 66 at this time may be played multiple times.

Each time a game is played in the AT performance state, the performance state control means 81 performs a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the difference number of sheets in the game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 66. The difference in the number of medals for the game (one game) is a value equivalent to the number of medals paid out (for example, if 13 medals were paid out, it is set as "13", and the number of medals paid out without any winnings is set as "13"). If there are no medals, then "0"), then subtract the value equivalent to the number of medals used in the game (for example, if three medals were inserted, "3"). Desired. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 66 reaches the threshold value "0", the performance state control means 81 shifts the performance state to the non-advantageous section performance state, and the game section control means 80 changes the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. Move to section. In addition, if the end conditions of the advantageous section are not satisfied at the end of the AT performance state, the performance state is not transferred to the non-advantageous section performance state, but is transferred to the normal performance state, and the advantageous section is continued (non-advantageous section). may not be allowed to move to an advantageous section).

In this embodiment, the continuation of the AT performance state is managed by the difference in the number of medals acquired in the AT performance state, but the continuation of the AT performance state is managed by the number of games played in the AT performance state (the number of games in the AT performance state) The management may be based on the number of sets), the number of medals acquired in the AT performance state, or the number of batting order navigation performances.

Note that it may be possible to directly shift from the non-advantageous section performance state to the AT performance state. For example, in an advantageous section transition lottery, rather than simply deciding whether to transition to an advantageous section, it is necessary to decide whether to shift the performance state to the AT performance state, to the CZ performance state, or to the normal performance state. Alternatively, a lottery may be conducted to see if the transition is not made in the non-advantageous section presentation state. Note that the probability of directly transitioning from the non-advantageous section performance state or the normal performance state to the AT performance state may be different for each setting, such as higher for setting 6 than for setting 1, and is the same for all setting values. It may also be a probability.

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 presentation state may be entered, and when the gaming state is a normal state or a bonus state, the AT presentation state may not be entered. In other words, in the normal state or 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 may be interrupted until the transition. That is, the batting order navigation performance may be stopped when a bonus is won, and the batting order navigation performance may be restarted when the bonus is established again.

The instruction function control means 51 initializes instruction function information to initialize information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 as information related to the instruction function when the advantageous section ends and the game section shifts to a non-advantageous section. Perform conversion processing. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 controls the memory value of the advantageous section game number counter 65, the memory value of the difference number counter 64, the flag (lottery result) related to the lottery related to the instruction function, the AT end determination counter 66, and the point counter. Initializes the stored values etc. of 93. That is, information related to the 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 instruction performance shown here is also initialized.

In addition, in this embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 (performance control means 100) controls the lottery related to the instruction function (for example, the lottery to the CZ effect state or the AT effect state) when the gaming state is in the RBB internal state. (lotteries related to transition), benefits related to instruction performance (for example, benefits that increase the probability of transition to CZ performance state or AT performance state), processing related to instruction functions such as batting order navigation performance, etc. When the game is in the general state or the RBB operating state, processing related to the instruction function such as lottery related to the instruction function, awarding of benefits related to the instruction effect, batting order navigation effect, etc. is not performed. In this embodiment, the player basically plays the game in the RBB internal medium state, so the following explanation will be based on the assumption that the gaming state is basically the RBB internal medium state.

(Gaming value acquisition performance)
In this embodiment, in the normal performance state, when you always press the left button to play the game, the lottery related to the instruction function and the bonuses related to the instruction performance are more likely to be given than when you always press the middle button or the right button to play the game. The probability of execution is high. Specifically, in the normal performance state, unless there is a performance that instructs to perform a stop operation by pressing the middle or right button, it is better to play the game by pressing the left button than by pressing the center button or right button. The probability that a lottery related to the instruction function or a benefit related to the instruction performance will be executed is higher than when the instruction function is performed. More specifically, in the normal production state, unless a production is performed that instructs to perform a stop operation by pressing middle or right, if you play a game by pressing middle or right, the lottery related to the instruction function or the instruction Granting of benefits related to performance is prevented from being executed.

Therefore, in the normal performance state, the probability of transition to the AT performance state is basically higher if you play the game by pressing the left button, and it is recommended to play the game by pressing the left button. On the other hand, if this is the only option, the difference in the degree of advantage between playing a game by pressing left and playing a game by pressing middle or right will become large, so in this embodiment, when playing a game by pressing left. In this case, the expected value of the ball payout rate is lower than when playing the game by pressing the middle or right button. This point will be specifically explained.

In the internal lottery table, a value number (also referred to as a set number) is determined for each winning area. Here, the value number is a numerical value indicating a winning range for the entire range of random numbers (for example, 65535). In other words, the number of values indicates the number of random numbers associated with each winning area. For example, if the number of values in the winning area "Replay 1" is 1000, the probability of winning in the winning area "Replay 1" is approximately 1.5% (=1000/65536).

Each winning area to which a value is assigned in each gaming state (a winning area with a value of 1 or more) is a winning area in which a prize can be won in that gaming state. That is, the winning areas marked with "O" in FIG. 21 are winning areas to which values are assigned in the corresponding gaming state. As shown in FIG. 21, the winning area of the batting order bell is assigned a value number in the RBB internal medium state.

Regarding the RBB internal middle state, the number of values of the batting order bell when pressing left is the correct batting order is smaller than the number of values of the batting order bell when pressing the middle is the correct batting order, and the number of values of the batting order bell when pressing the right is smaller than the number of values of the batting order bell when pressing the right is the correct batting order. ing. That is, the winning areas "batting order bell A1", "batting order bell A2", "batting order bell A7", "batting order bell A8", "batting order bell B1", "batting order bell B2", "batting order bell B7", and "batting order bell B8" ” is the winning area “batting order bell A3”, “batting order bell A4”, “batting order bell A9”, “batting order bell A10”, “batting order bell B3”, “batting order bell B4”, “batting order bell B9” ” and “batting order bell B10”, and winning areas “batting order bell A5”, “batting order bell A6”, “batting order bell A11”, “batting order bell A12”, “batting order bell B5”, It is set smaller than the sum of the values of "batting order bell B6", "batting order bell B11" and "batting order bell B12". In other words, in this embodiment, the probability that a left press wins the batting order bell of the correct batting order is smaller than the probability that the middle press wins the batting order bell of the correct batting order, and the probability that the right press wins the batting order bell of the correct batting order. It is set smaller than the probability. In other words, in this embodiment, if you always play the game by pressing the left button, you will win the batting order bell more than if you always play the game by pressing the middle button or if you always play the game by pressing the right button. The probability of receiving a payout of one medal is low. As a result, in this embodiment, when playing a game with the left press, the ball payout rate (ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted) is higher than when playing the game with the middle press or right press. Expectations are low.

In this embodiment, the relationship between the values of each winning area for the RBB internal medium state is as follows. In other words, pressing the left is the correct batting order bell (winning areas "batting order bell A1", "batting order bell A2", "batting order bell A7", "batting order bell A8", "batting order bell B1", "batting order bell B2", " The value number (total sum of values) of "batting order bell B7" and "batting order bell B8" is the value number A, and the winning area related to replay (all winning areas related to replay: winning area "Replay 1", "Replay 2") ", "Chance number 1", "Chance number 2", "Weak cherry" and "Strong cherry") value number (total number of values) is set to value number B, and it is related to normal replay (replay that is not a rare role) Let the number of values (sum of the number of values) of the winning areas (winning areas "Replay 1" and "Replay 2") be the number of values C, and the number of values (the sum of the number of values) of the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" If the total sum) is the number of values D, then the relationship is as follows: number of values C<number of values A<number of values B<number of values D. Specifically, the number of values A is 8,440, the number of values B is 8,978, the number of values C is 7,674, and the number of values D is 10,614.
In addition, a rare role means a winning area (role) where the probability of winning is relatively low compared to other winning areas (for example, winning areas "Replay 1" and "Replay 2" as normal replays) (roles). do. A rare winning area is a winning area where processing (for example, lottery) that is advantageous to the player is executed when winning compared to other winning areas (for example, winning areas "Replay 1" and "Replay 2" as normal replays) (winning areas). (role) may be used.

Note that by using a method other than creating a difference in the number of values for each batting order bell, it is better to play the game with a predetermined operation order (for example, left press) than to play the game with another operation order (for example, middle press or right press). The probability of winning the batting order bell and being paid out 13 medals may be lowered than in the case of the batting order bell. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, as batting order bells, a batting order bell for which pressing the middle is the correct batting order and a batting order bell for which pressing the right is the correct batting order are prepared, and a batting order bell for which pressing the left is the correct batting order is not prepared. good. Specifically, for example, if each batting order bell is pressed to the left, it will be a winning area where a 1-card winning combination will definitely be won, and if it is pressed midway or right, a 13-card winning combination will be won if the batting order is correct. , if the batting order is incorrect, it may be set as a winning area where either one winning combination or no winning combination. In the example shown in FIG. 25, even if the batting order is correct, depending on the timing of the stop operation, cases are set in which a 13-card winning combination, a 1-card winning combination, and a case in which none of the winning combinations win. A batting order bell is provided.

Next, a method of adjusting the ball output in this embodiment will be explained. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, if you always play the game by pressing the left button, you will win the batting order bell and win the 13 cards compared to if you always play the game by pressing the middle button or if you always play the game by pressing the right button. The probability of receiving a medal payout is low. In other words, the probability that 13 medals can be paid out is high when playing a game by pressing the middle button or the right button. Therefore, if no measures are taken, a game in a situation where the batting order navigation effect is not executed when the batting order bell is won (for example, a game in the normal effect state) will be consumed by pressing the middle or right button, resulting in a large number of medals being paid out. There is a risk that it will become too much. Therefore, in this embodiment, for the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8", the relationship between the mode of the stop operation in the RBB internal state and the winning combination is set as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8", if the left button is operated in the event of winning, a 1 piece winning combination will always be won. On the other hand, in the winning areas "1 card 1" to "1 card 8", if you win and press the middle or right button, there is a 1/8 probability that you will win a 1 card combination depending on the timing of the stop operation. There is a 7/8 probability that the player will win a prize and miss the 1-card winning combination (the 1-card winning combination will not win). In other words, in this embodiment, if you always press the middle button or right button to play the game, you will win the winning area "1 card 1" to "1 card 8" and win 1 card, compared to if you always play the game by pressing the left button. The probability of receiving a payout of one medal is low. In this way, in this embodiment, the operating modes (middle press and right press) that have a relatively high probability of winning the batting order bell and receiving a payout of 13 medals are set in the winning areas "1 medal 1" to "13 medals". By setting the operation mode to have a relatively low probability of winning ``1 piece 8'' and receiving a payout of 1 medal, the medal acquisition performance for each operation mode is prevented from being too different.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the performance control means 100 (instruction function control means 51) executes an instruction performance (batting order navigation performance) that assists in winning the 13-card combination when the batting order bell is won in the AT performance state. On the other hand, when the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" are won, the instruction performance to assist the winning of the 1 piece winning combination is not executed. In other words, in this embodiment, if the player executes an instruction performance that instructs him to press the left button to play when the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" is won, the player will surely win the 1 piece winning area. Although it is possible to win a prize, such instruction performance is not executed. However, in this embodiment, the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" are winning areas where you can reliably win a 1 piece winning combination by pressing the left button to play the game (left Pressing has a higher probability of winning a 1-card winning combination than pressing the middle or right. Compared to the case where the game is played by pressing the middle or right button, the probability that a winning combination of one card will be won can be increased. That is, in the AT performance state, in a game where the batting order navigation performance is executed, it is possible to win a 13-card winning combination by playing the game in an operation mode according to the batting order navigation, and the instruction performance is not executed. In games, it is possible to increase the probability of winning a winning combination by pressing the left button. In other words, in a game where no instructed performance is executed, playing the game by pressing left lowers the probability of not winning any role (the probability that a symbol combination that is not a winning form for any role will be displayed on the active line). be able to. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a motive to play the game by pressing the left button for a game in which no instruction performance is given, and to encourage the player to play the game by pressing the left button. For this reason, it is possible to encourage operations in a predetermined operation mode while reducing the proportion of games in which instruction performances are executed in the entire game. In addition, by not giving instructions to assist in winning the 1-card winning area when winning in the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8", it is possible to give some leeway to the ratio of instructions included. becomes. In other words, it may seem at first glance that it is easier for the player to have a configuration in which an instruction is given when a winning area "1 piece 1" to ``1 piece 8'' is won. The medals are counted as medals acquired when the instruction is issued in calculating the instruction-inclusive accessory ratio. In this case, it becomes necessary to reduce the number of medals that can be obtained from batting order bells and bonuses, and there is also a possibility that it becomes difficult to keep the instruction-included accessory ratio within a predetermined range. Particularly, as in this embodiment, when the number of values in the winning areas "1 for 1" to "8 for 1" is large, such a problem occurs. However, such a problem can be avoided by not giving instructions when the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" are won.
In addition, when the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" is won, an instruction performance to assist in winning a 1 piece winning combination (for example, an instruction performance instructing to play a game by pressing left) is executed. It may also be a thing. In addition, if the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" is won, the winning combination will be the one that can be won if the game is played by pressing the left button, and the winning combination that can be won if the winning area is played by pressing the middle button or the right button. It is also possible to play a role with a higher payout than the previous one. For example, if the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" is a winning area where you can always receive 3 medals if you play by pressing left, and you play by pressing middle or right. It may also be a winning area where one or zero medals can be paid out.

(Processing according to the displayed symbol combination)
FIG. 27 shows the symbol combinations showing the winning form of each winning combination. In this embodiment, when the reels 20a to 20c stop and each symbol combination shown in FIG. ). In addition, in FIG. 27, BLK1 and BLK2 mean that neither of the winning combinations results in a winning result. Furthermore, in FIG. 27, ANY means that any symbol may be displayed.

In this embodiment, if the batting order bell is won and a stop operation is performed with an incorrect batting order, either a one-card winning combination will be won, or none of the winning combinations will be won (one-card winning combination will be missed). . In addition, when the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed with an incorrect batting order, the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line include multiple symbol combinations in which one winning combination results in a winning combination, and multiple symbol combinations in which none of the winning combinations results in a winning combination. There are several symbol combinations available.

In addition, there are symbol combinations that are displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left button is pressed, but none of the winning hands result in winnings, and symbol combinations that are displayed when the batting order bell is won and the center button or right button is pressed. This is a symbol combination that is different from a symbol combination in which none of the winning roles results in a prize. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination that is displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left press is pressed, and which does not result in winning in any of the roles, is the symbol combination that is displayed when the batting order bell is won and the middle press or right press is performed. There are symbol combinations available that will not be displayed if the Below, the symbol combinations that are displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left button is pressed, and none of the roles result in a prize (a symbol combination that does not result in a prize in any of the roles, and the symbol combination is displayed when the batting order bell is pressed to the left) A symbol combination that is won and is not displayed when a middle press or right press is performed is referred to as a "left press-only blank." In this embodiment, the symbol combination of BLK1 and BLK2 in FIG. 27 is a "left push-only blank." Specifically, the symbol combination BLK1 corresponds to a first left push-only blank described later, and the symbol combination BLK2 corresponds to a second left push exclusive blank described later.

In addition, there are symbol combinations that are displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left button is pressed, and a symbol combination in which a 1-card winning combination is displayed, and a symbol combination that is displayed when the batting order bell is won and the center button or right button is pressed. This is a symbol combination that is different from a symbol combination in which a single winning combination results in a prize. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination that is displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left press is performed, and the symbol combination in which a 1-card winning combination is displayed is the symbol combination that is displayed when the batting order bell is won and the middle press or right press is performed. There are symbol combinations available that will not be displayed if the Below, the symbol combinations that are displayed when the batting order bell is won and the left button is pressed, and the symbol combinations that win a 1-card role (the symbol combinations that win the 1-card role and that win the batting order bell) are shown below. A symbol combination that is not displayed when a middle press or a right press is performed is referred to as a "single symbol combination exclusively for left press".

Furthermore, when the batting order bell is won, the one-card combination that can be won by pressing left is different from the one-card combination that can be won by pressing middle or right. Specifically, small winning combinations 13 to 16 are set so that a prize can be won if the player presses left when the batting order bell is won, but a prize cannot be won if the player presses the middle or right button when the batting order bell is won. In other words, the left-push-only one-sheet symbol combination is a symbol combination that represents any of the winning forms of small winning combinations 13 to 16 (see FIG. 27).

Note that the left push-only blank and the left push-only one-sheet symbol combinations are symbol combinations that will not be displayed when a game is played with a middle push or right push, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In other words, small prizes 13 to 16 are prize-winning prizes that cannot be won by pressing the middle or right button, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In addition, the left press only blank and the left press only one symbol combination may not be displayed if the game is played with the middle press or right press, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, at least in the RBB internal medium state. It is preferable that the pattern combination be such that there is no such symbol combination.

The ROM of the storage means 60 is provided with a symbol information storage area 90. Further, the symbol information storage area 90 stores symbol information as information predefined (regulated) for each predetermined classification of symbol combinations. Specifically, symbol information is defined for each group of symbol combinations classified by role (a winning role in an internal lottery). That is, in this embodiment, one or more winning symbol combinations are prepared for each role, but symbol information is defined for each role, and symbol combinations that result in winnings for the same role include the same symbol. information is defined. More specifically, symbol information is defined for each role with respect to the symbol combinations that indicate the winning forms of minor roles 1 to 45, replays 1 to replays 7, and big bonuses. For example, 16-bit bit string information "0001H" is defined as symbol information indicating a symbol combination indicating a winning form for the Big Bonus, and 16-bit bit string information "0002H" is defined as symbol information indicating a symbol combination indicating a winning mode for Replay 1. Bit string information of bits is defined.

Further, in this embodiment, symbol information is defined (regulated) for the left push-only blank. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of blanks exclusively for left push are prepared, and among these, some blanks exclusively for left push (first blank exclusively for left push) and other blanks exclusively for left push (second blank only for left push) are prepared. Different symbol information is defined for blank). Specifically, 16-bit bit string information "0020H" is defined as symbol information indicating the first left push-only blank (the symbol combination of BLK1 in FIG. 27), and the second left push-only blank (the symbol combination of BLK1 in FIG. 27) is defined as 16-bit bit string information. 16-bit bit string information "0040H" is defined as symbol information indicating the symbol combination of BLK2.

Further, the RAM of the storage means 60 is provided with a display symbol information storage area 91 that stores symbol information regarding symbol combinations actually displayed on the active line.

When the game is started and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped by the third stop operation, the symbol information defined for the symbol combination displayed on the active line is stored in the display symbol information storage area 91. Stored. For example, when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of Replay 1 is displayed on the active line, bit string information "0002H" which is the symbol information of Replay 1 is stored in the displayed symbol information storage area 91. Further, for example, when the first left push-only blank is displayed on the active line, the display symbol information storage area 91 stores bit string information “0020H” which is the symbol information of the first left push only blank. Ru. Further, for example, when a second left push-only blank is displayed on the active line, the display symbol information storage area 91 stores bit string information “0040H”, which is the symbol information of the second left push only blank. Ru.

In this embodiment, the displayed symbol information storage area 91 includes a plurality of areas for storing symbol information of symbol combinations displayed on the active line for each type of symbol information. The area in which the symbol information is stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 differs depending on the symbol combination. Specifically, the display symbol information storage area 91 includes a first area in which symbol information for a left press-only blank is stored when a left press-only blank is displayed on the display line, and a first area where symbol information for the left press-only blank is stored on the display line. A second area is separately prepared in which symbol information for a left push only one symbol combination is stored when a push only one symbol combination is displayed.
In addition, among the areas in the display symbol information storage area 91, areas other than the area corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the active line will be stopped when the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped. All bits are set to "0". In addition, each bit in each area in the display symbol information storage area 91 is associated with each symbol information (each role), and only the bit corresponding to the symbol information of the symbol combination displayed on the active line is " Each symbol information is defined so that the bit is "1" and the other bits are "0".

In addition, in this embodiment, among the symbol combinations in which no winning combination occurs, symbol information is not defined for symbol combinations other than the left push-only blank. In other words, symbol information is not defined for the symbol combinations that are displayed when the middle press or right press is performed among the symbol combinations in which no winning combination occurs. Therefore, if a symbol combination other than the left push-only blank is displayed on the active line among symbol combinations in which none of the winning combinations results in a prize, all bits in the display symbol information storage area 91 will be set to "0". .

Furthermore, in this embodiment, by referring to the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91, symbol combinations displayed on the active line are permitted to be displayed in the game (in light of the internal lottery results). It performs processing to determine whether or not the symbol combination was a combination of symbols, processing to determine the number of medals to be paid out in a payout process, and the like. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination displayed on the active line is determined based on the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91.
In addition, by storing the symbol information in the storage area in this way, and referring to the stored symbol information, it is determined whether the symbol combination displayed on the active line is a symbol combination that is permitted to be displayed in the game. The method of determining the number of medals to be paid out in the payout process and the method of determining the number of medals to be paid out in the payout process are well known, so explanations thereof will be omitted.

The instruction function control means 51 performs a third stop operation to stop all the reels 20a to 20c, and when the symbol information of the symbol combination displayed on the active line is stored in the display symbol storage area 91, the instruction function control means 51 stores the symbol information. Using (referring to) the symbol information obtained, the processing related to the instruction performance is executed. The processing executed by the instruction function control means 51 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the A register that appears in the following explanation is an internal register of the CPU of the main control board 31.

First, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is symbol information of a left push-only blank (step S1). In other words, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not a left push-only blank is displayed on the effective line.

Specifically, when the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, the symbol information defined for the symbol combination displayed on the active line is stored in the displayed symbol information storage area 91. Then, the instruction function control means 51 takes out the lower 8 bits of the symbol information stored in the first area of the display symbol information storage area 91 to the A register. Then, the instruction function control means 51 determines that the logical product of the data stored in the A register (the lower 8 bits of the symbol information stored in the first area of the display symbol information storage area 91) and the bit string "01100000B" is " 0" is determined. If this logical product is not "0", it is determined that the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is blank symbol information for left push only, and if this logical product is "0" , it is determined that the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is not blank symbol information exclusively for left push. For example, when the first left push-only blank is displayed on the active line, the A register stores "00100000B", which is the lower 8 bits of the symbol information "0020H" stored in the first area. Therefore, the result of logical product is not "0". In addition, when the second left push-only blank is displayed on the active line, the A register stores "01000000B", which is the lower 8 bits of the symbol information "0040H" stored in the first area. Therefore, the result of logical product is not "0". On the other hand, if a symbol combination other than the left push-only blank is displayed on the active line, the data stored in the A register will be "X00XXXXXXB" (X is "0" or "1"), and the logical product will be The result is "0".

If the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is left-push-only blank symbol information (YES in step S1), the process advances to step S3.

On the other hand, if the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is not the symbol information of the left push-only blank (NO in step S1), the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is symbol information of a single symbol combination exclusively for left push. In other words, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether a single symbol combination exclusively for left push is displayed on the active line. Note that the method for this determination is the same as that in step S1.

Specifically, when the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, the symbol information defined for the symbol combination displayed on the active line is stored in the displayed symbol information storage area 91. Then, the instruction function control means 51 takes out the lower 8 bits of the symbol information stored in the second area of the display symbol information storage area 91 to the A register. Then, the instruction function control means 51 determines that the logical product of the data stored in the A register (the lower 8 bits of the symbol information stored in the second area of the display symbol information storage area 91) and a predetermined bit string is "0". ” is determined. If this logical product is not "0", it is determined that the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is symbol information of a single symbol combination exclusively for left push, and this logical product is "0". If so, it is determined that the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is not symbol information of a single symbol combination exclusively for left push.

If the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is symbol information of a single symbol combination exclusively for left push (YES in step S2), the process proceeds to step S3.

On the other hand, if the symbol information stored in the display symbol information storage area 91 is not symbol information of a single symbol combination exclusively for left push (NO in step S2), the process is ended without performing the process in step S3.

In step S3, the instruction function control means 51 executes a predetermined process regarding instruction performance.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a blank for left push only or a single symbol combination for left push is displayed on the active line, and a blank for left push or a single symbol combination for left push is displayed in the display symbol information storage area 91. When the symbol information is stored, a predetermined process related to the instruction performance is executed.

Next, a predetermined process regarding the instruction performance in step S3 will be explained.

In this embodiment, points related to the instruction performance are accumulated in a point counter 93 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Then, in a predetermined situation (at a predetermined opportunity), the instruction function control means 51 (privilege granting means 82) executes a predetermined lottery (specific lottery) regarding the instruction performance by referring to the points accumulated in the point counter 93. . Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 (privilege granting means 82) may, for example, set a plurality of (predetermined number of times) achievement conditions (one, more than one, or all of the achievement conditions) as a specific lottery in the CZ production state. A lottery will be held to determine whether the achievement is achieved or not. Further, the instruction function control means 51 (privilege granting means 82) determines the degree of advantage for the player regarding the particular lottery by referring to the points accumulated in the point counter 93 in the particular lottery. More specifically, if the points accumulated in the point counter 93 are greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the instruction function control means 51 (privilege granting means 82) performs a lottery with a high degree of advantage as a specific lottery, and the point counter 93 If the accumulated points are less than a predetermined value, a lottery with a low degree of advantage is performed as a specific lottery, or the specific lottery is not executed. Note that the predetermined value may be a fixed value, or may vary depending on the mode of the game (for example, in which batting order the game was continued), the result of a predetermined lottery, etc.

In step S3, the number of points to be added to the point counter 93 is determined and the determined number of points are given (added to the point counter 93) as a predetermined process regarding the instruction performance. Note that the number of points to be added to the point counter 93 is determined by lottery from 0 to 3 points, but may be a fixed number. That is, in this embodiment, when the game is continued by pressing left, a blank for left pressing or a single symbol combination for left pressing is displayed on the active line, and points are accumulated in the point counter 93. On the other hand, if you continue playing with the middle press or right press, the left press only blank and left press only single symbol combinations will not be displayed on the active line, so points will not be accumulated based on the display of these symbol combinations. It has become. That is, if you continue playing the game by pressing left (predetermined operation mode), the points accumulated in the point counter 93 when a specific lottery is executed are likely to exceed a predetermined value, and the degree of advantage of the specific lottery is likely to increase. There is. On the other hand, if you continue playing the game by pressing the middle or right button (an operation mode different from the predetermined operation mode), the points accumulated in the point counter 93 at the time of executing the specific lottery will likely become less than the predetermined value, and the degree of advantage of the specific lottery will decrease. It tends to become lower. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game using the predetermined operation mode.

Note that the predetermined processing related to the instruction performance in step S3 is a predetermined lottery related to the instruction performance (for example, a lottery regarding transition to a CZ performance state or an AT performance state, a lottery regarding an increase in the duration of the AT performance state, etc.), It is also possible to provide a benefit related to the instruction performance (for example, a benefit that increases the probability of transition to a CZ performance state or an AT performance state, a benefit that increases the duration of the AT performance state, etc.). Even when these lottery drawings and awarding of benefits are executed in step S3, the player can be motivated to play the game by using a predetermined operation mode (for example, pressing left).

The gaming machine of this embodiment includes a display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91 that stores symbol information regarding symbol combinations displayed on the active line, When playing a game, the first operation order (e.g., left press) is the operation order that stops the reels first, and the second operation order (e.g. This is a gaming machine in which the degree of expectation for acquiring game value is different depending on when playing the game (by pressing , middle press or right press), and in which the first winning mode (for example, batting order bell) is set as the winning mode of the winning combination. In addition, the reel control means 43 determines that in a game in which the first winning mode is obtained, when the game is played in the first operation order, the first winning combination (for example, small winning combinations 13 to 16) becomes a winning prize. Stop the spinning reels so that the first symbol combination (one symbol combination for left push only) or the second symbol combination (blank for left push only) that does not result in a win in any combination is displayed on the active line. The symbol information is information predefined for each predetermined classification of symbol combinations, the symbol information regarding the second symbol combination is defined, and the instruction function control means 51 , executes a predetermined process regarding the instruction performance using the symbol information regarding the second symbol combination stored in the display symbol information storage area 91.

In this embodiment, since the degree of expectation for acquiring gaming value differs depending on the order of operations, it is possible to easily increase the gaming value by playing the game in a specific order of operations (for example, press middle or right). There is a risk that this may lead to an attack, such as becoming a target. In order to avoid this, the processing related to the instruction performance is varied depending on the order of operations, and the degree of advantage regarding the instruction performance is varied. Here, when executing a predetermined process related to instruction performance in response to operations performed in a predetermined order of operations, normally, information indicating in which order of operations was performed is referred to, etc. Processing needs to be performed. However, according to the present embodiment, the symbol information is defined for the second symbol combination that is displayed when the game is played in the first operation order and in which no prize is won. , since a predetermined process related to the instruction performance can be performed using the symbol information, it is possible to perform a predetermined process in response to the operation performed in the first operation order without referring to information indicating in which operation order the operation was performed. can be processed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, processing related to instruction performance can be efficiently executed.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment also includes a display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91 that stores symbol information regarding symbol combinations displayed on the active line, and a display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91 that stores symbol information regarding symbol combinations displayed on the active line. When playing a game, the first operation order (for example, left push) is the operation order that stops the reels first, and the second operation order is the operation order that stops the reels different from the specific reels first. This is a gaming machine in which the level of expectation for acquiring the game value is different depending on when playing the game by pressing the middle button or the right button button, and the first winning mode (for example, the batting order bell) is set as the winning mode of the winning combination. The reel control means 43 controls whether the first winning combination (for example, small winning combinations 13 to 16) wins when the game is played in the first operation order in the game in which the first winning mode is obtained. It is possible to stop the rotating reels so that the first symbol combination (one symbol combination exclusively for left push) is displayed on the active line, and the first symbol combination is the result of an internal lottery. Regardless, the symbol combination is not displayed when the game is played in the second operation order, and the symbol information is information predefined for each predetermined classification of symbol combinations. The symbol information regarding the first symbol combination is defined, and the instruction function control means 51 executes a predetermined process regarding the instruction performance using the symbol information regarding the first symbol combination stored in the display symbol information storage area 91. do.

According to this configuration, symbol information is defined for the first symbol combination displayed when a game is played in the first operation order, and predetermined processing regarding instruction performance is performed using the symbol information. Therefore, it is possible to perform processing according to the first operation order without referring to information indicating in which order the operations were performed. Therefore, according to the present invention, processing related to instruction performance can be efficiently executed.

In addition, the display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91 stores symbol information regarding the symbol combination actually displayed on the active line at a predetermined timing after the third stop operation is performed. However, the symbol information may be stored after the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, or after the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 20a to 20c are stopped. It may be before the 20c stops (for example, while the reel is sliding). In other words, the "display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91 that stores symbol information regarding symbol combinations displayed on the active line" means that when the third stop operation is performed and all reels 20a to 20c are stopped. After the symbol information (symbol information of the symbol combination displayed as a result of the game) is stored (stored) in the display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91, the third stop operation is performed and all the reels are 20a to 20c are stopped, the symbol information (symbol information of the symbol combination displayed as a result of the game) is stored (stored) in the display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means) 91. It is something that

In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol combinations that are displayed when the winning area "1 card 1" to "1 card 8" is won and the left button is pressed are symbol combinations in which the winning combination is 1 card. , is a symbol combination that is displayed when you win the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" and press the middle or right button, which is different from the symbol combination where the winning combination is 1 piece. It becomes. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination that is displayed when the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" is won and the left button is pressed, and the symbol combination in which the 1 piece winning combination is a winning symbol. , there are symbol combinations that will not be displayed if you win in the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" and press the middle or right button. Below, we will show the symbol combinations that will be displayed when you win the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" and press the left button, and the symbol combinations where the 1 piece winning role will be a winning prize (the 1 piece winning combination will be a winning area). Symbol combinations that are not displayed when the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" are won and the middle press or right press is performed are called ``specific 1 piece symbol combinations for left press only''. I will call you.

In addition, when winning the winning areas "1 card 1" to "1 card 8", the 1 card role that can be won by pressing left is different from the 1 card role that can be won by pressing middle or right. There is. Specifically, the small prize 45 can be won if you press the left button when winning the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8", while the winning area "1 piece 1" - "1 piece 8" can be won. It is set so that if you press the middle button or the right button at any time, you will not win a prize. That is, the one-sheet symbol combination exclusively for the specific left press is a symbol combination that shows the winning form of the small winning combination 45 (see FIG. 27).

Note that the one-sheet symbol combination exclusively for a specific left push is a symbol combination that will not be displayed when a game is played with a middle push or right push, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In other words, the small winning combination 45 is a winning combination that cannot be won by pressing the middle button or the right button, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In addition, the one-piece symbol combination exclusively for a specific left press is a symbol combination that will not be displayed if the game is played with a middle press or right press, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, at least in the RBB internal medium state. It is preferable that the

Here, there are 1-card roles (small roles 13 to 16) that can be won by pressing left when the batting order bell is won, and 1-card roles (small roles 13 to 16) that can be won by pressing left when the winning area "1 1" to ``1 8'' is won. This role is different from the small role 45). In other words, when the batting order bell is won, the 1-card combination that can be won by pressing the left button will not be won even if you press the left button when winning the winning area ``1 card 1'' to ``1 card 8.'' ” to “8 in 1” The one-card combination that can be won by pushing left when winning is made so that it will not be possible to win even if pressing left when winning the batting order bell. In other words, the one-sheet symbol combination exclusively for the specific left push is a different symbol combination from the one-sheet symbol combination exclusively for the left push.

In this way, there are 1-card roles (minor roles 13 to 16) that can be won by pressing left when the batting order bell is won, and 1-card roles that can be won by pressing left when the winning area "1 piece 1" to ``1 piece 8'' is won. (Small win 45) (by changing the type of condition device related to winning), it is possible to press the left button when winning the batting order bell without referring to information indicating which order of operations were performed. The process related to the instruction performance can be made different depending on the case where the operation is performed by pressing the left button when the winning area "1 ticket 1" to "1 ticket 8" is won. In other words, one case and the other case: when the batting order bell is won and the operation is performed by pressing the left button, and when the winning area "1 card 1" to "1 sheet 8" is selected, the operation is performed by pressing the left button. The type of lottery to be executed (lottery related to instructed performance) may be different between the two cases, or whether or not a prescribed lottery (lottery related to instructed performance) is to be conducted in one case and the other case may be different, or in one case, A predetermined lottery (lottery related to the instruction performance) is performed regardless of the order of the stop operation, but in the other case, a predetermined lottery (lottery related to the instruction performance) is performed only when the left button is pressed. This can be accomplished without referring to the order in which the operations were performed.
However, there are 1-card combinations that can be won by pressing left when the batting order bell is won (in other words, 1-card symbol combinations exclusively for left pressing), and 1 that can be won by pressing left when winning the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8". The combinations (in other words, one-card symbol combinations exclusively for specific left push) may be (at least a part of them) the same. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of winning combinations (conditional devices related to winning) and to provide sufficient capacity of the storage means 60.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, in the winning areas "1 card 1" to "1 card 8", if you press the left button in the event of a win, the 1 card combination will always be won. However, it may be configured such that when the left button is pressed, one card will be missed (none of the combinations will win) with a predetermined probability. In this case, the symbol combinations that are displayed when the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" are won and the left button is pressed, and the symbol combinations that do not result in a prize in any of the winning areas, and the winning area " The symbol combinations that are displayed when a player wins 1 piece 1 to 8 pieces and presses the middle or right button, and which do not result in a winning in any of the combinations, may be a different symbol combination. Below, the symbol combinations that are displayed when you win the winning area "1 piece 1" to "1 piece 8" and press the left button, and which do not result in a prize in any of the combinations (in which case both characters win the prize) are shown below. Symbol combinations that do not result in ``1 piece 1'' to ``1 piece 8'' and are not displayed when the middle press or right press is performed are called ``specific left press blanks''. That's it. In this case, the left push-only blank and the specific left push-only blank may have different symbol combinations. By doing this, without referring to the information indicating in which order the operations were performed, it is possible to determine whether the operation is performed by pressing the left button when the batting order bell is won and the winning areas "1 piece 1" to "1 sheet 1". 8" Processing related to the instruction performance can be made different depending on the case where the operation is performed by pressing the left button at the time of winning.
However, the left-push-only blank and the specific left-push-only blank (at least a part of them) may have the same symbol combination.

In each of the embodiments described above, the game is played using medals as the gaming value, but the gaming value may be electrical information (so-called medalless). In this case, when a winning combination is won, the amount of value corresponding to the winning combination may be given to the player in the form of electrical information.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the game control mode and configuration of the slot machine are not limited to those of the embodiments described above. Further, the control operation described above is applicable not only to slot machines but also to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and medalless gaming machines. The present invention can be applied to gaming machines, and gaming machines include slot machines, pachinko gaming machines, medalless gaming machines, and the like.

Note that within the scope of the present invention, each embodiment can be freely combined, any component of each embodiment can be modified, or any component can be omitted from each embodiment. .

20a, 20b, 20c Reel 42 Internal lottery means 43 Reel control means 44 Winning determination means 51 Instruction function control means 91 Display symbol information storage area (display symbol information storage means)

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Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of multiple types of winnings;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery when a stop operation is triggered;
a winning determination means for determining winning of a role ;
an instruction function control means for controlling execution of an instruction performance that assists in winning a predetermined role ;
A gaming machine that pays out a gaming value according to the payout of the winning small role ,
The plurality of reels include a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel,
As a winning mode of small roles, there are multiple types of specific winning modes in which multiple types of small roles are won overlappingly.
A correct operation mode is set for each of the plurality of specific winning modes, and the specific winning mode is such that the operation mode that stops the second reel first is the correct operation mode, and the third reel is stopped first. Although there is the specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the operating mode to stop the first reel, there is no specific winning mode in which the correct operating mode is the operating mode to stop the first reel first,
In a game in which the specific winning aspect is obtained in the internal lottery, the reel control means
When a stop operation is performed in the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, the reels are rotated so that a small winning combination that pays out a gaming value greater than the gaming value bet for one game is won. control to stop the
Among the failure operation modes that are different from the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, if the stop operation is performed in the first failure operation mode that stops the first reel first, one game Control is performed to stop the spinning reels so that a small winning combination that pays out a gaming value smaller than the gaming value bet on is sure to win.
Among the failed operation modes, if a stop operation is performed in the second failed operation mode in which the second reel or the third reel is stopped first, bets are placed on one game depending on the timing of the stop operation. Control is performed to stop the rotating reels so that there are cases in which a small winning combination that pays out a smaller amount of gaming value than the playing value to be paid out is won, and cases in which no winning combination is won.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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