JP4772576B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs a lottery based on the player's operation, displays the game result based on the lottery result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel, and determines the medal according to the game result. It has a function to pay out etc.

In addition, in this type of gaming machine, the game result is determined based on whether or not a symbol combination constituting a combination is displayed on the active line, and when a specific combination such as a bonus is won, the winning is assisted. For this reason, there is conventionally known an effect technique called reach eye effect in which a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a line that is not an active line, that is, a so-called invalid line, and a bonus winning is notified.
JP 2002-219208 A

  However, since the reach eye effect described above is an effect executed according to the result of the lottery, there is little room for the player to intervene actively regarding whether or not the effect can be executed, and there are many accidental elements.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object thereof is a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage capable of performing an effect reflecting the player's intention and skill without being affected by the lottery result. To provide a medium.

  (1) A plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a plurality of reels provided rotatably, an operation means for performing an operation that triggers rotation and stop of the plurality of reels, and a random number Lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of winning combinations are achieved; and reel control means for performing control to stop the plurality of rotating reels according to whether or not the winning combination is based on a stop operation to the operating means; A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been won based on the symbol combination constituting any of the winning symbols being displayed on the active line in the stopped state of the reels; And an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute the game effect, and at least one effective line set as the effective line based on the input of the game medium and the game medium input A gaming machine provided with a plurality of invalid lines that are not set as the active lines even if the reel control means is configured to perform the internal lottery based on a specific stop operation to the operating means. Regardless of the result, a control is performed to stop the plurality of reels so that a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific invalid line among the plurality of invalid lines, and the effect control means includes the specific invalid line. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs control to cause the effect device to execute a specific game effect based on the display of the specific symbol combination.

  “Specific stop operation” means that at least one of the operation timing of the operation means and the operation order of the operation means is unique to each reel of the plurality of reels.

  According to the present invention, when the player performs a specific stop operation on the operation means, the reels are displayed so that a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific invalid line regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Since a specific game effect is executed in response to such a reel stop state, it is possible to reflect the player's intention and skill regarding whether or not the game effect can be executed. It becomes like this.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the reel control means displays the specific symbol combination on the specific invalid line based on a specific stop operation to the operation means, and Of these combinations, the plurality of reels may be controlled to stop so that a symbol combination that constitutes a small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with winning is displayed on the effective line.

  In this way, if a specific stop operation is performed in order to satisfy the execution conditions of a specific game effect, a profit associated with winning a small role can also be obtained, so the motivation to cause the player to perform a specific stop operation Will be able to give.

  (3) In the present invention, the reel control means displays a symbol combination constituting any of the plurality of combinations on the specific invalid line based on a specific stop operation to the operation means. In addition, control for stopping the plurality of reels may be performed.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the player to know which of the multiple types of symbols will be executed if the target is stopped on a specific invalid line. Improvements can be made.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the normal state and a gaming state in which the player is more advantageous than the normal state, wherein at least one of the plurality of reels is set to an uncontrolled state. A plurality of gaming states including a special state are provided so as to be settable, and when the gaming state is set to the first special state, the reel control unit performs a specific stop operation on the operating unit. Based on this, control may be performed to stop the plurality of reels so that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the specific invalid line.

  In this mode, in a normal state, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbol associated with the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is preferentially drawn into the active line. Control is performed to stop the reel so as to be a target, and this control state is referred to as a “normal control state”. On the other hand, in the first special state, unlike the “normal control state”, the reel is stopped in the “no control state” in which the above-described pull-in process does not substantially work. “Substantially” means to include a state in which the pull-in process is difficult to work. In addition, the “no control state” includes a state in which the drawing process is performed so that the amount of the symbols arranged on the reel is smaller than that in the “normal control state” regardless of the above. Also includes states that are not performed. In addition, the “no control state” is a state in which an accurate eye-pushing operation is required to stop the reel at the target position with respect to the operation for stopping the reel. Regarding the operation of stopping the reel, it can be said that the reel can be stopped at a target position without requiring an accurate eye-pushing operation as in the “uncontrolled state”.

  In this way, in order to display a specific symbol combination on a specific invalid line, a so-called eye-push operation is required for the reel set in the non-control state, so whether or not a specific game effect can be executed. The skill of the player can be accurately reflected.

  (5) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a continuous special state is provided so that a game in the first special state can be continuously performed until a predetermined number of game media are paid out, In the game where the control means has reached the predetermined number of games in the continuous special state and the number of game media paid out in the continuous special state does not exceed the predetermined number, the game medium is paid out. When the winning combination is not won, the specific game combination is different from the specific game effect on the effect device based on the fact that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the specific invalid line in the next and subsequent games of the game. A special game effect may be executed.

  In this way, the special game effect is not executed unless the player performs an operation to stop the reel so as to prevent the winning of the small role in the continuous special state. Therefore, in order to experience the special game effect, the player It takes both courage and skill to provide a new way to enjoy games.

  (6) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second state in which the winning rate of the small role in which the player is more advantageous than the normal state and the game medium is paid out in accordance with the winning is increased. A special state is settable, and the reel control unit is configured to execute the specific invalidation based on a specific stop operation to the operation unit when the gaming state is set to the second special state. Control is performed to stop the plurality of reels so that a combination of symbols constituting a specific combination other than the small combination is displayed on the line, and a combination of symbols forming the small combination is displayed on the effective line. It may be.

  In this way, the game medium is paid out based on the winning of the small role on the active line, but the game is given to the player due to the combination of symbols constituting the specific role stopped and displayed on the specific invalid line. An illusion that the medium has been paid out can be given, and the player can be surprised to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  (7) According to the present invention, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and the plurality of reels are rotatably provided, and operation means for performing an operation that triggers rotation and stop of the plurality of reels. A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of winning combinations are achieved using random numbers, and a control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels according to the winning or failure of the operating means based on a stop operation to the operating means. It is determined that a combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been won based on the reel control means to be performed and the combination of symbols constituting any of the plurality of combinations being displayed on the active line in the stopped state of the plurality of reels. And at least one valid line that is set as the effective line based on the insertion of the game medium, and the effective line that is set even when the game medium is input. A plurality of invalid lines and a gaming machine having a different role for the internal lottery according to the gaming state, the reel control means based on a specific stop operation to the operation means, Of the plurality of invalid lines, a specific combination that constitutes a specific combination that is not won in the internal lottery is displayed on a specific invalid line, and game media is paid out in accordance with winning a prize among the plurality of combinations. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs control to stop the plurality of reels so that a symbol combination constituting a small combination is displayed on the effective line.

  “Specific stop operation” means that at least one of the operation timing of the operation means and the operation order of the operation means is unique to each reel of the plurality of reels.

  According to the present invention, the symbol combination constituting the specific combination not won in the internal lottery is stopped and displayed on the specific invalid line, and the symbol combination constituting the small combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. It is possible to give the player the illusion that the game medium has been paid out based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on a specific invalid line, and the monotonousness of the game can be prevented. Note that the reel control for displaying the symbol combination constituting the specific combination on the specific invalid line as shown in the present invention may be performed in any gaming state, but only in the specific gaming state. Also good.

  (8) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the reel control means is in a specific gaming state, the specific invalid line is not subject to internal lottery in the specific gaming state. You may make it perform control which stops the said some reel so that the symbol combination which comprises a combination may be displayed.

  In this way, since the symbol combination that constitutes the specific combination that is not the target of the internal lottery in the specific gaming state is stopped and displayed on the specific invalid line, whether or not the combination that should not have won has won A stop display mode that gives such an impression can be realized, and the monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  (9) Further, according to the present invention, a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of winning combinations are determined using a random number, and a plurality of rotating reels according to whether or not the winning combination is based on a stop operation to the operating means. Reel control means for performing control to stop, and a combination corresponding to the symbol combination based on the fact that the symbol combination constituting any of the plurality of combinations is displayed on the active line in the stopped state of the plurality of reels. A winning determination means for determining that a prize has been won, and an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a game effect, causing the computer of the gaming machine to function, and at least one set as the effective line based on the insertion of a game medium A program for a gaming machine provided with a valid line and a plurality of invalid lines that are not set as the valid line even if a game medium is inserted, Based on a specific stop operation to the operation means, the reel control means performs control to stop the plurality of reels so that a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific invalid line among the plurality of invalid lines. The effect control means relates to a program for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a specific game effect based on the specific symbol combination being displayed on the specific invalid line.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  (10) Further, according to the present invention, a lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of winning combinations are determined using random numbers, and a plurality of rotating reels according to the winning or failing of a combination based on a stop operation to the operating means. And a reel control means for controlling to stop and a combination corresponding to the symbol combination based on the fact that the symbol combination constituting any of the plurality of combinations is displayed on the effective line in the stopped state of the plurality of reels. The game machine computer functions as a winning determination means for determining that the player has won a prize, and at least one valid line that is set as the valid line based on the insertion of a game medium, and the valid line even if a game medium is inserted A plurality of invalid lines that are not set as a game program for a gaming machine that has different internal lottery roles depending on the gaming state, The reel control means displays a symbol combination constituting a specific combination that is not won in the internal lottery on a specific invalid line among the plurality of invalid lines, and a game medium in accordance with winning a prize among the plurality of combinations The present invention relates to a program for performing control to stop the plurality of reels so that a symbol combination constituting a small combination to be paid out is displayed on the effective line.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In addition, in the program and the information storage medium according to (8) or (9) of the present invention, the aspects shown in the above (2) to (7) can be appropriately adopted, and are shown in (2) to (7). You may make it function a computer as a means.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (rotation drive means: not shown), and each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotatably driven around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (predetermined rotation angle units). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, three (three frames) of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW. The player's game result is determined by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the four effective lines L1 to L4 in the display window DW, and the combination of symbols on the effective line corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination.

  The four valid lines L1 to L4 are determined according to the number of inserted medals (the number of bets). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to insert medals in the range of 1 to 3 for one game, and one medal is inserted into the medal slot MI provided in the front lower door DD. In this case, when one effective line L1 is activated and two medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, two effective lines L1 and L2 are activated and three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. When thrown, all four valid lines L1 to L4 are validated. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the line connecting the middle symbol stop position in the display window DW is an invalid line that is not activated even when a medal is inserted (bet).

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and the number of internally stored medals (number of credits), the number of medals paid out (or the number acquired) in one game, the remaining number of bonus games, etc. The various game information is displayed.

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, a bet button B0 for performing an operation for putting a stored medal into an inserted state, and a start lever for performing an operation for triggering a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. SL, stop buttons B1 to B3 are provided for performing an operation that triggers the stop of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player is set in a ready state in which a game can be started by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor, and the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 increases to a predetermined speed. On the condition that a predetermined waiting time (wait time) has elapsed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted.

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  Then, the control board changes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Stop.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Then, operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit (dispensing device) 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the like is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are realized by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or software comprising a given program. Is done.

  The game control means 100 includes a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means. 190 included.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The lottery means 120 is a means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated when a player depresses the start lever SL. Random number determination processing, flag setting processing, etc. are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which lottery table is used for lottery among a plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the big bonus state (the RBB state (the regular bonus state (RB state: the second special state) is continuously operated)), the CBB state (the challenge bonus state (CB state: the first special state) It is possible to set a plurality of types of gaming states such as a state in which the state is continuously operated): a continuous special state), and the lottery table for lottery in each gaming state is stored in the storage unit 190. In the lottery table for each game state, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) and small roles (winning prizes). The roles to be played: Small roles 1 to 4), various bonuses such as big bonuses (RBB, CBB) or loses are associated with each other. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the lottery table for each gaming state, the types of combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery executed in each gaming state are different. For example, in the normal state, big bonuses (RBB, CBB), small roles, and replays are subject to internal lottery, but in the RBB state, small roles are subject to internal lottery, but RBB, CBB And replay is not a target of internal lottery, and in the CBB state, a small role is a target of internal lottery, but RBB, CBB and replay are not targets of internal lottery. In the big bonus state (RBB state, CBB state), replay may be the target of internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process (so-called internal lottery), one random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generating means 110 for one game based on the game start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is stored. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 192 of the unit 190.

  In the flag setting process, based on the result of random number determination, the flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on state). ). The flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a flag that can carry on the internal winning state for the next game until the prize is won (carry-over possible flag) and a non-internal winning without carrying the internal winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A flag to be reset to a state (carry-over impossible flag) is prepared. The combination with which the former flag is associated is a big bonus (RBB, CBB), and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay, etc.) are associated with the latter flag.

  The reel control means 130 controls to rotate and drive the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a step motor based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player depresses the start lever SL. At the same time, the player is driven to rotate by a step motor based on a reel stop signal from a stop switch 240 that is actuated by pressing down stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of operation means) (an example of a stop operation). Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the flag setting state (whether or not the winning combination).

  Further, when the reel control means 130 stops the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are referred to by referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. The stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are determined according to the pressing timing of the button (mode of stop operation), and the reels so that the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop at the determined stop position. Control is performed to stop each reel by stopping the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the unit 310.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won). On the other hand, the kicking process is a control to stop the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the winning combination cannot be won). It is processing. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the above-described pull-in process and kick-off process, the flag setting state, the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the press order, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the effective line) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes according to the types of symbols stopped on L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required for each reel to stop is set up to 5 frames, and the reel control The means 130 is a symbol that is a maximum of four frames ahead from the frame positioned in the display window DW when an operation that triggers the stop of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed in the pull-in process for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The reels are controlled so that they can be pulled in. For this reason, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be stopped by arranging a plurality of specific symbols (for example, replay symbols) arranged on each reel so that the interval is within 5 frames. It is also possible to configure the reel unit 310 having a symbol arrangement that allows a specific symbol to be drawn on the effective line regardless of the timing of pressing the buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, or the like.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled so that the challenge bonus state (CB state: first special state) continuously operates in the CBB state (an example of the continuous special state), and the reel control means 130 is In the CB state, among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the first reel R1 is set to an uncontrolled state, and the first reel R1 is uniformly within 75 msec from the timing of pressing the stop button (approximately one frame rotation) Control corresponding to the time required for movement) is performed. That is, for the first reel R1 set to the uncontrolled state in the CB state, the above-described pull-in process is substantially invalidated. In this embodiment, since a so-called table system is adopted in the control for stopping the reel, a position within one frame from the position of the reel corresponding to the pressing timing of the stop button B1 is set as the stop position for the first reel R1. A stop control table for the CB state is set as determined.

  In the CB state, the drawing-in process and the kicking-out process can be executed for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 (reels other than the reel set to the uncontrolled state) as described above. In this way, if the player concentrates on the stop operation related to the first reel R1 set to the uncontrolled state, it becomes possible to obtain a profit by winning the small role. Therefore, in the game in the CB state, the player's The operation burden can be reduced. In addition, in the CB state, when the flags of a plurality of types of small combinations are set to the internal winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, a symbol combination corresponding to a specific small combination is configured among the plurality of types of small combinations. Set the stop control table so that the symbol (for example, bell symbol) is the target of the pull-in process in preference to the symbol (for example, watermelon symbol or cherry symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to other small roles. You may keep it.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel control means 130 performs a specific stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the CB state, so that a specific invalid line among a plurality of invalid lines is Control is performed to stop the reel so that the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Specifically, during the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are specific to each button at specific timing (the timing of pressing according to the symbol arrangement of each reel). By performing the pressing operation, the first reel R1 to the third reel so that the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the middle line (specific invalid line) shown in FIG. A stop control table for the CB state for determining the stop position of R3 is prepared in the stop control table storage means 192.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled so that the regular bonus state (RB state: second special state) continuously operates in the RBB state (an example of the continuous special state), and the reel control means 130 is In the RB state, by performing a specific stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3, a pattern showing a winning form of replay (an example of a specific role) for a specific invalid line among a plurality of invalid lines The reels are controlled to stop so that the combination (JAC / JAC / JAC) is stopped. Specifically, during the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are specific to each button at specific timing (the timing of pressing according to the symbol arrangement of each reel). By performing the pressing operation, the first reel R1 to the third reel so that the symbol combination (JAC / JAC / JAC) indicating the replay winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the middle stage line (specific invalid line) shown in FIG. A stop control table for the RB state for determining the stop position of R3 is prepared in the stop control table storage means 192.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 stops and displays the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning form with respect to the middle stage line shown in FIG. When the symbol combination (bell bell bell) indicating the winning style of the small role (small role 1) is stopped and displayed for the line L1, and the symbol indicating the replay winning mode for the middle line shown in FIG. The combination (JAC / JAC / JAC) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol combination (Bell / JAC / Bell) showing the winning mode of the small role (small role 2) different from the above with respect to the effective line L3 shown in FIG. The symbols are arranged for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that there is a case where the display is stopped. In other words, in this embodiment, when the reel control unit 130 performs a pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 at a specific timing specific to each button in the CB state, the RBB wins on a specific invalid line. At the same time that the symbol combination indicating the form is stopped and displayed, control is performed so that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the specific small combination (small combination 1) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. Further, in this embodiment, when the reel controller 130 performs a pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 at a specific timing specific to each button in the RB state, the reel control means 130 performs replay on a specific invalid line. At the same time that the symbol combination indicating the winning mode is stopped and displayed, the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the specific small role (small role 2) is stopped and displayed on the active line L3.

  In addition, the combination of symbols indicating a winning combination of a specific combination such as a small combination 2 with respect to an active line is displayed while stopping a combination of symbols indicating a winning combination of a specific combination such as replay on the specific invalid line as described above. Control for stopping and displaying is not limited to a specific gaming state such as an RBB state, and may be executed in a normal state or the like.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table (see FIG. 4) stored in the winning determination table storage unit 198 of the storage unit 190, It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line according to the stopped state of each reel is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, it is determined whether to perform control for paying out medals, replay processing, or control for shifting the game state. For example, when the small role is won, the payout control unit 150 performs the medal payout control, and when the replay is won, the replay processing unit 160 performs the replay process and the RBB or CBB is won. The game state transition control means 170 controls to shift the game state.

  The payout control means 150 performs control related to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when winning a small combination, control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (payout device) the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning small combination. The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the designated payout number of medals. When credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits stored in a credit number storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (the number of internally stored medals) On the other hand, only when the credit number has not reached the upper limit number of credits (for example, 50), a process (credit process) of adding the payout number due to winning is performed.

  When the replay (re-game) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (re-game process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, the next game is started with the same effective line as the previous game automatically activated without requiring the player to insert medals (bets). Waiting for an operation (depressing the start lever SL by the player).

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to transition the gaming state between the normal state and the big bonus state (RBB state, CBB state: continuous special state) based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the gaming state can be shifted to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied.

  The RBB state is a gaming state that shifts from the normal state, and when the RBB is internally won in the normal state, a game that starts with a predetermined big bonus symbol (RBB symbol) stopped in a winning form State. In the RBB state, the end condition is that medals exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 360 or less) are paid out in the bonus game, and when the end condition is satisfied, the game state is normally set. Control to shift (return) to the state is performed.

  In the bonus game in the RBB state, control is performed so as to shift to a regular bonus state (RB state) in which the winning rate of the small combination is increased by increasing the type of the small combination and the winning probability of the small combination. The RB state is a gaming state in which one of a predetermined number of times (12 times) of bonus games and a predetermined number of times (8 times) of winnings in the bonus game is achieved. That is, the RB state is ended when any of the above conditions is satisfied first. In the RBB state, control is performed so that the RB state can be repeatedly repeated until more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Thus, it can be said that the RBB state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because more medals can be easily acquired in a short period of time than in the normal state.

  The CBB state is a gaming state in which a predetermined big bonus symbol (CBB symbol) is stopped in a winning form when a CBB is internally won in the normal state. In the CBB state, the end condition is that medals exceeding a predetermined number (predetermined number of 253 or less) are paid out in the bonus game, and when the end condition is satisfied, the game state is normally set. Control to shift (return) to the state is performed.

  In the bonus game in the CBB state, the challenge bonus state (CB state) in which the first reel R1 is set to the uncontrolled state, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are set to the normal control state, and the game is played is the CBB state. It is controlled to operate continuously until the end condition of is satisfied. In the CB state, the small combination flag is set to the internal winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery means 120. For the second reel R2 and the third reel R3, among the plural small roles (small role 1 to small role 4), a specific small role (small role 1) is another small role (small role 2, small role 3). The stop control table is set so as to be the target of the pull-in process in preference to the small role 4). Further, in the CBB state, the CB state is controlled until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Therefore, in the CBB state, it is easier to acquire more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state. It can be said that the game state is advantageous for the player.

  In the CB state, a kicking process is performed so that a combination whose flag is not in the internal winning state is not won. For example, in the CB state, bonus lotteries such as RBB, CBB, and RB are not drawn, and the bonus flag is not set to the internal winning state during the CB game. Therefore, the RBB symbol and the CBB symbol are in the CB state. Always subject to kicking processing. In the CB state, the replay may be lottery or may not be lottery.

  The effect control means 180 controls the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) to execute a game effect. For example, control regarding display effects performed using the display device 330 such as a lamp, LED, liquid crystal display, and sound effects by sounds output from the speaker 340 is performed. Specifically, in response to the occurrence of gaming events such as insertion of medals, operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, winning or losing of a combination, winning a combination, transition of gaming state, etc. If the LED is turned on or blinking, or if a liquid crystal display is provided, the display content can be changed or sound can be output from the speaker 340 to boost the game or assist the game. Perform production control.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, in the CB state that continuously operates in the CBB state, the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning form is displayed on the middle line (specific invalid line) shown in FIG. Is set as the specific effect start condition, and control for causing the display device 330 and the speaker 340 to execute the specific game effect is performed based on the establishment of the specific effect start condition. Specifically, when the specific effect start condition is established based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the CB state, the effect pattern table stored in the effect pattern table storage unit 199 of the storage unit 190. , An effect pattern to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns in which an image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD (an example of the display device 330), sound output from the speaker 340, and the like are set. The effect pattern to be executed may be regularly selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns, or may be randomly selected by lottery or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games in the CBB state has reached a predetermined number, and in a game in which the number of paid-out medals in the CBB state does not exceed the predetermined number as a termination condition, a stop is made so as not to win a small role. When the button B1 to B3 is pressed, the symbol combination (7.7.7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the middle line shown in FIG. 1 in the game after the next game. Based on this, control is performed to execute a premier effect (special game effect) in which a premier image is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD (display device 330) or a premier sound is output from the speaker 340. Even when the premier effect is performed, the premier effect pattern is determined by referring to the effect pattern table stored in the effect pattern table storage unit 199 of the storage unit 190.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Control Method of the Present Embodiment First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the three reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are displayed at the stop display positions (upper, middle, lower) for three frames. A display window DW is provided so that the symbols are stopped and displayed, and there are a total of 27 types of lines depending on the combination of stop positions of each reel. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, 27 types of lines are set as effective lines that are lines used for winning determination of a combination (bonus, small combination, replay, etc.) by inserting medals. Are classified into four types of valid lines (L1 to L4) and 23 types of invalid lines (L5, L6,...) That are not set as valid lines even when medals are inserted. And among the 23 types of invalid lines, the line L5 connecting the stop display position corresponding to the middle stage of each reel in the display window DW, the specific effect execution condition (specific game effect execution condition) in the challenge big bonus (CBB state) Is set as a line (effect execution condition determination line).

  Next, in the present embodiment, the stop display symbols (stopped on the effective line) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are used by using a winning determination table in which a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a combination as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the combination of the displayed symbols) is a winning form.

  In the winning determination table shown in FIG. 4, “7, 7, 7” is a symbol combination corresponding to the RBB that is a bonus combination that triggers the transition to the RBB state. Further, “CBB / CBB / CBB” is a symbol combination corresponding to CBB which is a bonus combination that triggers the transition to the CBB state. “JAC / JAC / JAC” is a symbol combination corresponding to replay (replay) in which a medal is not required for the next game due to winning. “Bell Bell Bell” is a symbol combination corresponding to a small combination 1 in which 15 medals are paid out by winning. “Bell / JAC / Bell” is a symbol combination corresponding to a small combination 2 in which 15 medals are paid out by winning as with the small combination 1. “Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon” is a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 in which five medals are paid out by winning. “Cherry / ANY / ANY” is a symbol combination corresponding to a small combination 4 in which one medal is paid out by winning. “ANY” means that any symbol may be stopped and displayed. That is, for the small role 4, the winning is confirmed when “Cherry” is stopped and displayed at the stop display position corresponding to the upper or lower stage with respect to the first reel R1.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment employs a technique of performing presentation control different from the conventional one in the CBB state or the RBB state using the role configuration as described above.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a place where “bell” and “7” are arranged in pairs in the vertical direction. have. By having such a symbol arrangement, in the CBB state, “7” arranged in S1 of the first reel R1, S2 of the second reel R2, and S3 of the third reel is displayed in the display window DW. By pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 aiming at the stop display position in the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), in the effective line L1, the symbol combination indicating the winning style of the small role 1 (bell bell bell bell) ) Is stopped and a symbol combination (7,7,7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the invalid line L5.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, when the first reel R1 is set to the uncontrolled state in the CBB state and the stop button B1 is pressed, the first reel R1 is within 75 ms (corresponding to the passing time for one frame) within the pressing timing. Since the first reel R1 is controlled so as to be stopped, the stop state shown in FIG. 6A cannot be realized unless an accurate eye pressing operation is performed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the CBB state where the player's operation skill is particularly necessary to realize a specific stop state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the RBB winning form for the invalid line L5. A method of executing a game effect with a specific sound based on the establishment of the specific effect execution condition is adopted, with the specific effect execution condition being the display of the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the above.

  Specifically, when the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed on the invalid line L5, one sound effect is generated from plural kinds of sound effect patterns with reference to the effect pattern table. The pattern is determined by lottery, and according to the determined sound production pattern, a character speech (for example, “You are a man!”, “I did well!”, Etc.) is output from the speaker.

  According to the control method of the present embodiment, when the player performs a specific stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the CBB state, the invalid line L5 regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The reels are controlled to stop so that the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is displayed, and a game effect with a specific sound is executed in response to such a stopped state of the reels. Thus, the player's intention and operation skill can be reflected on whether or not the game effect can be executed.

  In particular, in the control method of the present embodiment, in order to display the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern on the invalid line L5 in the CBB state, the stop is performed within 75 ms after the stop button B1 is pressed. Since a so-called pushing operation is required for one reel R1, it is possible to accurately reflect the player's skill as to whether or not a game effect can be executed with a specific sound.

  Further, according to the method of the present embodiment, since the specific effect execution condition is that the actual bonus combination winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the invalid line L5, any of the plural types of symbols is placed on the invalid line L5. If it is aimed and stopped, it becomes easier for the player to grasp whether or not a game effect is produced with a specific voice, so that the operation interface environment of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, “bell” and “JAC” are paired up and down. In the third reel R3, “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged in a pair in the vertical direction. By having such a symbol arrangement, in the RBB state, “JAC” arranged in S4 of the first reel R1, S5 of the second reel R2, and S6 of the third reel is displayed in the display window DW. By pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 aiming at the stop display position in the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), in the effective line L3, a combination of symbols indicating the winning style of the small role 2 (Bell / JAC / Bell) ) Is stopped and a symbol combination (JAC / JAC / JAC) indicating a replay winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the invalid line L5.

  According to the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 6 (B), medals are paid out by winning the small role 2 in the active line L3, but the player displays a stop display on the invalid line L5. Can give the illusion that a medal has been paid out due to the symbol combination (JAC / JAC / JAC) indicating the winning form of the replay that has been made, and surprise the player and prevent the game from becoming monotonous be able to. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 6 (B), for a player who does not accurately grasp the winning style of the small role 2, the player pays out medals even though he missed the winning of the small role 1 at first glance. It is also possible to give the player an impression that the game has been performed.

  Next, the premier effect performed in the CBB state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, when a bonus game is performed eight times in the CBB state, medals reaching a predetermined payout number (for example, 120) as a termination condition for the CBB state. It is controlled to be paid out. Specifically, any of the effective lines L1 to L4 is obtained by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the order of B1-B2-B3 (so-called forward pressing) or B1-B3-B2 (so-called scissor pressing). In addition, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled so that the small combination 1 stops in the form of winning. More specifically, when the player first presses the stop button B1, the “bell” stops at the upper or lower position of the display window DW. When the stop buttons B2 and B3 are subsequently pressed, the “bell” symbol drawing process is performed for the second reel R2, and the “bell” symbol drawing process is performed for the third reel R3. For example, when “bell” is stopped and displayed on the first reel R1, the symbol pull-in process is performed so that the small role 1 wins in the active line L1 or the active line L3. When “bell” is stopped and displayed for the one reel R1, the symbol pull-in process is performed so that the small combination 1 wins in the effective line L2 or the effective line L4. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the CBB state, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order called “forward pressing” or “scissor pressing”, the small combination 1 in which 15 medals are paid out. Since the control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed so as to win a prize, normally, when 8 bonus games are performed, the end condition of the CBB state is obtained by paying out 120 medals. The number of payouts will be reached.

  However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, for example, an operation of stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as to avoid winning a small role in the eighth bonus game. By performing on the stop buttons B1 to B3, the ninth and subsequent bonus games can be executed. Specifically, since the first reel R1 is controlled to stop within 75 ms after pressing the stop button B1 in the CBB state, for example, in the eighth bonus game, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are set to B3- By pressing in the order of B2 to B1 (so-called reverse pressing), when the first reel R1 is finally stopped, the winning of the small combination 1 can be made depending on the stopped state of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. By performing a pressing operation on the stop button B1 at a timing such that the “bell” does not stop on the line, winning of a small role can be avoided. Note that in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the ninth bonus game can be performed even if the winning of a small role is avoided in any of the first to seventh bonus games. . That is, in the CBB state, the gaming state is controlled so that the CB state continues until the payout of medals exceeding the predetermined number is executed, so that the medals exceeding the predetermined number are paid at the end of the eighth bonus game. If not, the player can play the ninth and subsequent bonus games.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of games is counted in the CBB state, and as shown in FIG. 7B, for example, if a bonus for the small role is avoided in the eighth bonus game, the ninth bonus is awarded. By performing a pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 so as to realize the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. ~ Premier effect where premium sound (for example, "You are amazing!") That is different from the normal sound (for example, "You are a man!") Output from the speaker in the seventh bonus game is executed Is done. Also in the premier effect, the premier sound output from the speaker can be determined by lottery from a plurality of types of sound effect patterns. In this case, if the end condition for the CBB state is not satisfied in the ninth bonus game, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 6A are stopped in the bonus game thereafter (10th or later). By performing a pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 so as to realize the state, a premier effect for outputting a premier sound from a speaker may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, until the seventh bonus game in the CBB state, the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. By achieving a winning, the execution conditions (specific effects conditions) of a game effect with a specific voice are continuously established, and at the end of the seventh bonus game, 105 cards (the number corresponding to the threshold value) are paid out. In this state, if the winning of the small role is avoided in the eighth bonus game, the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 6A is realized again in the ninth bonus game. Alternatively, the premiere effect may be executed in the ninth bonus game by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As described above, in the control method of the present embodiment, if the player does not perform an operation to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as to avoid winning a small role in the CBB state at least once, a premium effect is achieved. In order to experience the premier performance by preventing the player from being executed, both the courage to perform an operation that would be disadvantageous to the player and the operation skill that realizes the stop state shown in FIG. It becomes necessary, and it will be possible to provide a new way of enjoying games that has never existed before.

  Next, an example of control processing in the CBB state of the gaming machine that realizes the method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 and 9.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart corresponding to the embodiment in which the premier effect is executed according to the number of games in the CBB state.

  First, when the player depresses the start lever SL to activate the start switch (Y in step S20), the effect control means 180 increments and updates the number of games N1 stored in the storage means 190 (step S21). An internal lottery is performed by the lottery means 120 (step S22). At this time, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small combination 1 to small combination 4 flags are set to ON (internal winning state). In the internal lottery in the CBB state, RBB, CBB, and replay are excluded from the lottery targets.

  Subsequently, a control process for stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 performed by the player is performed (step S23). Here, for the first reel R1, the reels are stopped within one frame (within 75 ms) from the pressing timing of the stop button B1, and the small role flags are all on, so the second reel R2 and the third reel For R3, a symbol pull-in process for preferentially pulling the “bell” onto the active line is performed so that the small combination 1 can be won.

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the suitability of winning is determined based on the stopped state of each reel (step S24). As a result of the winning determination, if the small role is won (Y in step S24), it is determined whether or not the symbol combination (7, 7 and 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the middle line (invalid line L5). Determination is made (step S25). That is, in step S25, it is determined whether or not the specific performance execution condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in step S25 that the specific performance execution condition is satisfied (Y in step S25), the number of games N1 is checked (step S26). If the number of games N1 is not 9 or more (N in step S26), that is, if it is the first to eighth game in the CBB state, the effect control means 180 executes a game effect that causes the speaker to output a specific sound. (Step S27). On the other hand, when the number of games N1 is 9 or more (Y in step S26), that is, when the game is the ninth or later game in the CBB state, the performance control unit 180 performs a premier effect that outputs a premier sound from the speaker. Execute (step S28).

  As a result of the winning determination, if the small combination has won (Y in step S24), the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination is paid out and the total number of medals paid out in the CBB state is counted up (or A payout control process for counting down is executed (step S29). In the CBB state, the CB state is continuously operated until a medal exceeding a predetermined number (predetermined number of 253 or less: for example, 120) is paid out (N in step S30 to step S20), and the medal exceeding the predetermined number Is paid out (Y in step S30), the CBB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state (step S31).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart corresponding to the embodiment in which the premier effect is executed on condition that the specific effect condition is continuously established in the CBB state.

  First, when the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch is activated (Y in step S40), the effect control means 180 increments and updates the number of games N1 stored in the storage means 190 (step S41). An internal lottery is performed by the lottery means 120 (step S42). At this time, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small combination 1 to small combination 4 flags are set to ON (internal winning state). In the internal lottery in the CBB state, RBB, CBB, and replay are excluded from the lottery targets.

  Subsequently, a control process for stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 performed by the player is performed (step S43). Here, for the first reel R1, the reels are stopped within one frame (within 75 ms) from the pressing timing of the stop button B1, and the small role flags are all on, so the second reel R2 and the third reel For R3, a symbol pull-in process for preferentially pulling the “bell” onto the active line is performed so that the small combination 1 can be won.

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the suitability of winning is determined based on the stopped state of each reel (step S44). As a result of the winning determination, if the small role is won (Y in step S44), it is determined whether or not the symbol combination (7, 7 and 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed on the middle line (invalid line L5). Determination is made (step S45). That is, in step S45, it is determined whether or not the specific performance execution condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in step S45 that the specific effect execution condition is satisfied (Y in step S45), it is checked whether the premier effect flag is on (step S46). If the premier effect flag is not on (N in step S46), the effect control means 180 executes a game effect that causes the speaker to output a specific sound (step S47), and updates and stores the effect execution count N2 in the storage means 190. Is performed (step S48). The effect execution number N2 indicates the number of continuous executions of the game effect by the specific voice, and the effect control means 180 stores the game number N1 in the CBB state and the effect execution number N2 before the update when the number is the same. The value is incremented, and if the number of games N1 in the CBB state is different from the number of performance executions N2 before the update, the stored value is reset.

  As a result of the winning determination, if the small combination has won (Y in step S44), the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination is paid out and the total number of medals paid out in the CBB state is counted up (or A payout control process for counting down is executed (step S49). In the CBB state, the CB state continuously operates until a predetermined number of medals exceeding 253 (predetermined number of 253: 120, for example) is paid out (N in step S50, to step S40), and medals exceeding the predetermined number Is paid out (Y in step S50), the CBB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state (step S51).

  By the way, in the processing example shown in FIG. 9, when the number of performance executions N2 is incremented to 7 by continuously winning the small role 1 while continuously establishing the specific performance execution conditions until the 7th bonus game, In the bonus game, a small role winning is avoided (N in step S44), and the execution number of times N2 is checked (step S52), provided that the number of executions N2 is 7 (step S52). Y), a premier effect flag setting process for setting the premier effect flag to ON is performed (step S53). In the 9th and subsequent bonus games, when the small combination 1 is won and the symbol combination (7.7.7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is successfully displayed on the middle line (invalid line L5). Based on the fact that the premier effect flag is on (Y in step S46) (Y in step S44, Y in step S45), a game effect with a premier sound is executed (step S54). In this case, in the ninth and subsequent bonus games, the CBB state end condition is satisfied (Y in step S50), and the CBB state ends and the process of returning the game state to the normal state is executed (step S51). ).

  The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  In the above embodiment, the normal state, the RBB state (including the RB state), and the CBB state (including the CB state) are set as the gaming state, but a gaming state other than these may be set. For example, a game such as a replay time state (RT state) in which the winning probability of replay (replay) is increased, the order of pressing the stop button, or a symbol to be stopped on the active lines L1 to L4 is notified. Assist time state (AT state) that allows a player to win a specific combination by urging the player to perform an operation associated with, a stock time state (ST state) that stores this when a specific combination is won, High probability state in which the probability of releasing a stored role is high Single bonus state (SB state), RT state, AT state in which a bonus game with an increased winning rate for a specific role is performed only for one game A game state in which the probability of transition to a special game state such as the ST state and the SB state becomes high in a game in a certain section may be set.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the CBB state, a game effect by a specific sound or a game by a premier sound is provided on the condition that the symbol combination (7, 7, 7) indicating the RBB winning pattern is stopped and displayed for the invalid line L5. The case where the effect is executed has been described as an example. However, the game effect as described above is executed on condition that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the other role is stopped and displayed on the invalid line L5. May be. In addition, the invalid line to be displayed in a stopped state for a specific symbol combination is not limited to the middle line as shown in the above embodiment. For example, other invalid lines (L6, L7, L8, L9,...) Shown in FIG. ). In addition, the game effect executed based on the specific symbol combination being stopped and displayed on the invalid line may be an effect that changes not only the sound but also the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display LCD. It may be an effect of changing the lighting state of indicators such as lamps and LEDs disposed on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD of the machine.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the function of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the line in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning determination table used with the method of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop state of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution control method of the premiere effect of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the example of control processing of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the example of control processing of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
DS game information display part, L1-L4 active line (valid line),
L5 invalid line, R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 110 random number generation means, 120 lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means,
190 storage means, 192 lottery table storage means, 194 flag storage means,
196 stop control table storage means, 198 winning determination table storage means,
199 production pattern table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 320 hopper unit,
330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of roles including a specific role are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been won based on the symbol combination constituting any of the plurality of winning combinations being displayed on the active line in a stopped state of the reels;
The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state based on the winning of the specific combination in the first gaming state. Game state transition control means for performing control, and
Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to execute the game production,
A gaming machine provided with at least one valid line that is set as the valid line based on the insertion of a game medium and a plurality of invalid lines that are not set as the valid line even when a game medium is inserted Because
The reel control means is
When the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, a specific invalid line among the plurality of invalid lines is displayed based on displaying a symbol constituting a combination different from the specific combination on the effective line. Performing a control to stop the plurality of reels so that a specific symbol combination constituting the specific combination that is not won in the internal lottery is displayed;
The production control means
A gaming machine that performs control to cause the effect device to execute a specific game effect based on the specific symbol combination being displayed on the specific invalid line in the second game state. In claim 1,
The reel control means is
When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the specific invalid line, the symbol combination constituting the small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with winning a prize among the plurality of combinations is displayed on the effective line. A game machine that controls to stop the plurality of reels. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of roles including a specific role are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
A winning determination means for determining that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been won based on the symbol combination constituting any of the plurality of winning combinations being displayed on the active line in a stopped state of the reels;
Game state transition control means for performing control to shift the game state among a plurality of types of game states including the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state;
Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to execute the game production,
A gaming machine provided with at least one valid line that is set as the valid line based on the insertion of a game medium and a plurality of invalid lines that are not set as the valid line even when a game medium is inserted Because
The reel control means is
When the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, a first symbol combination is displayed on the active line under a predetermined condition,
When the gaming state is set to the third gaming state, a specific invalid line among the plurality of invalid lines is displayed based on displaying a symbol constituting a combination different from the specific combination on the effective line. Performing a control to stop the plurality of reels so that the second symbol combination constituting the specific combination not won in the internal lottery is displayed;
The gaming state transition control means is
Based on the display of the first symbol combination on the active line in the first gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state, and in the first gaming state, the second on the active line. Based on the display of the symbol combination of, the control to shift the gaming state to the second gaming state,
The production control means
A gaming machine that performs control to cause the effect device to execute a specific game effect based on the second symbol combination being displayed on the specific invalid line in the third game state. In claim 3,
The reel control means is
When the second symbol combination is displayed on the specific invalid line, a symbol combination constituting a small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with winning a prize among the plurality of combinations is displayed on the effective line. As described above, the gaming machine is controlled to stop the plurality of reels. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The gaming machine, wherein the second gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning rate of a small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with winning among the plurality of winning combinations is higher than that in the first gaming state. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The gaming machine characterized in that, in the second gaming state, the specific combination is not subject to internal lottery.

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