JP5342666B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines have a normal game state and a game state set so that the internal lottery probability of replay is higher than that of the normal game state. In a state where the replay is highly probable, the probability that the game can be continued without inserting medals is high, which is advantageous for the player compared to the normal game state.

  Each game state set in the gaming machine is managed by a so-called main control board, and when a combination of specific symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a specific stop event) is displayed on the active line, the game Transitions between states occur.

  Patent Document 1 describes a slot machine that can generate a gaming state with a low degree of advantage and a gaming state with a high degree of advantage in a non-bonus state.

JP 2011-172696 A

  Some gaming machines improve the game performance by setting a plurality of types of game states with different levels of appearance.

  However, since the game state of the transition destination by the display of the specific symbol combination is always constant, once the player learns the specific symbol combination that causes the transition between the game states, the game state can be easily changed. It will be grasped. In addition, if the game state set in the gaming machine is easily recognized from the displayed outcome, the behavior of the gaming machine is predicted, which may be interesting.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which it is difficult to grasp a game state that is set when a combination of specific symbols is displayed.

  In view of the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels R1 to R3 in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and rotationally driven, and to stop the rotational driving. Internal lottery of a plurality of stop buttons 13a to 13c for a player to input instructions, a plurality of valid lines (L1 to L3) activated by betting, and a plurality of types of lottery objects The internal lottery means IL derived from the above, the reel stop control means RC for controlling the reel stop, and the game state setting means GS for setting the game state in accordance with the combination of the specific symbols displayed on the active line. The reel stop control means has the plurality of valid operations based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button. The reel is controlled to stop so that a combination of a plurality of specific symbols is displayed at the same time (for example, FIG. 7A), and the game state setting means GS is configured to display the plurality of active lines (FIG. 7A). In the case of the above, when a plurality of combinations of the specific symbols (specific symbol combinations 3 and 10) are displayed on the effective lines L2 and L3), the priority is set according to the priority set for the specific symbol combination. Thus, the game state is set (in the case of FIG. 7A, the RT3 game state).

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the priority set for the specific symbol combination is set according to a game state set by the game state setting means. It is good.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, one of the plurality of specific symbol combinations displayed simultaneously by the reel stop control means (in the case of FIG. 7A, the combination of specific symbols). 10) is a winning combination (re-playing combination) to which a predetermined game value is given, and a combination of specific symbols different from the one of the plurality of specific symbol combinations (specific symbol combination 10) is a game A combination of symbols to which no value is given may be a feature.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention (for example, in the case of the first embodiment), the reel stop control means is configured to perform the first operation when the first condition is satisfied (see FIG. 7A). A combination of one specific symbol (specific symbol combination 10) is displayed on the first effective line L3 and has a higher priority than the combination of the first specific symbols (specific When the combination of symbols 10) is controlled so as to be displayed on the second effective line L2 and the second condition is satisfied (see FIG. 7B), the combination of the first specific symbols (specific symbol) The combination 10) may be displayed on the first effective line L3, and the combination of specific symbols may not be displayed on the other effective lines.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention (for example, in the case of the second embodiment), the reel stop control means is configured to perform the first operation when the first condition is satisfied (see FIG. 16C). A combination of one specific symbol (specific symbol combination 10) is displayed on the first active line L1 and has a higher priority than the first specific symbol combination (specific When the combination 5) of symbols is controlled to be displayed on the second effective line L3 and the second condition is satisfied (see FIG. 16 (f)), any of the combinations different from the first effective line L1 is selected. The combination of the first specific symbols may be displayed on only one effective line (specifically, the effective line L3).

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation order or timing that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means. A notification game execution means AP for controlling to execute a notification game for notifying the game, wherein the game state setting means AP satisfies the first condition and the combination of the first specific symbols and the When the second specific symbol combination is displayed, the game state corresponding to the second specific symbol combination is set, the second condition is satisfied, and the first specific symbol combination is When displayed, the game state corresponding to the combination of the first specific symbols is set, and the notification game execution means AP is a game controlled to execute the notification game. When the game state corresponding to one of the combination of one specific symbol or the combination of the second specific symbol is set, the control is performed to end (that is, puncture) the notification game, and When the game state corresponding to the other of the first specific symbol combination or the second specific symbol combination is set, the notification game is controlled to continue (that is, not punctured). This may be a feature.

  The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.

  “Game media” refers to game medals or game balls. The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination. “Effective line” means a winning line activated by a betting process or an automatic betting process.

  “One game (one game)” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.

  The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize. For example, there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.

  “Combination” refers to a combination of symbols (arrangement of symbols) necessary for giving a game value among the symbol combinations. For example, a role of red seven, a role of “red seven-red seven-red seven”, and the like.

  The “prize” refers to a type of game value given as a result of one game. The prize is divided into a start prize that gives conditions for starting another type of game, and a small game prize that gives a payout, and a re-game prize that gives conditions for starting the next game without any game media or credits inserted. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.

  The “prize lottery table” is information in which a numerical range is associated with each of a plurality of lottery objects, and means a winning probability for each lottery object. Each lottery object includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, but a lottery object corresponding to “losing” may exist. In addition, one prize may be associated with each lottery object, and a plurality of prizes may be associated.

  “Internal lottery” refers to the acquisition of random numbers from a plurality of numerical values generated from a numerical sequence generator configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and by referring to the prize lottery table, It means a lottery process that is executed by deriving a lottery object to which. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one lottery object and the acquired random number value belongs to the numerical range of the lottery object, each of the plurality of prizes is won.

  “Internal winning” means that the random value acquired in the internal lottery belongs to a numerical range corresponding to any lottery object in the prize lottery table. In this specification, it may be simply “winning”.

  “Lossing” means a case where the random value acquired in the internal lottery falls within the numerical range of the lottery object corresponding to the loss of the prize lottery table, or when it does not belong to any numerical range in the prize lottery table Say.

  The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

  “Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line validated by a bet operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.

  “Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, when any of the winning combinations is in the state of winning due to the result of the internal lottery, the winning buttons are not aligned on the active winning line due to the operation of the stop button, or the internal lottery is lost. There are cases where the role is not available. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination on the winning line based on the result of the internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

“Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is validated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.

  “RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.

  “BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability, a game played by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the winning probability of the RB award, or a game played by continuously starting the RB game Say.

  In addition, “RB game” and “BB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc. (National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960), respectively. Of "Type 1 Special Features" and "Type 1 Special Features" in Appendix 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules") It is a term corresponding to “game in which the actuating device is operating”.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which it is difficult to grasp a game state that is set with a display of a combination of specific symbols.

It is a figure for demonstrating the game machine 1 concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reel variable display apparatus of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols printed on three reel bands in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows a mode that a game state changes in the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object of an internal lottery in the gaming machine 1, and a specific symbol. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the stop control table used for the reel stop control processing of the re-game combination groups 2-1 and 2-2 in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the gaming machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a winning determination process in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the process of the sub control board | substrate at the time of receiving the command from a main control board. 7 is a flowchart of stop command reception processing (AT state forced termination determination processing) in the gaming machine 1; It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object of an internal lottery in the gaming machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment, and a specific symbol. It is a figure which shows the stop control table used for the reel stop control process of re-game combination groups 2A-2C in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object of an internal lottery in the gaming machine 1 of 3rd Embodiment, and a specific symbol.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[1-1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a view for explaining an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for a player to play a game, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for progressing the game. It consists of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for proceeding the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer portion BP.

  The operation unit OP is provided with a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, a right stop button 13c, and a checkout button 14. A medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the gaming machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. A middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and a right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged. Bet button operation → Start lever operation → Left stop button operation → Middle stop button operation → Right It is easy to operate a series of stop button operations.

  In addition, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation performed among the inputs to the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is performed the second stop operation, and finally performed. The operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the first pressed button is the first stop button, the next pressed button is the second stop button, and the last pressed button is the third stop button. Of the reels R1 to R3, the first reel that is controlled to stop is the first stop reel, the second reel that is controlled to stop is the second stop reel, and the last reel that is controlled to stop is the third stop reel. To do. Further, “forward press” means an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b, and the third stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c. “Pinch” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c, and the third stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b. Further, “anomalous pressing” refers to an operation order in which the first stop operation is input in addition to the left stop button 13a.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game.

  The panel display unit DP is provided with a reel window 20, a game guide indicator 22, and a game value information display unit 23. The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment rises to the right in the reel window 20, the winning line L1 being horizontal at the middle display position, the winning line L2 being lowered to the right. A winning line L3. That is, the upper display position on the left reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the middle reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, the lower display position is D2, and the right reel R3 is on the right reel R3. When the upper display position is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line L1 corresponds to the middle display positions M1-M2-M3 of the reels R1 to R3, and the pay line L2 Corresponds to U1-M2-D3, and the winning line L3 corresponds to D1-M2-U3.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as a display unit that lights up in accordance with a winning combination and an LED that lights up in accordance with a game state is provided. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like that displays the progress of the game as an image, an electric LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color or lighting pattern according to the game state, and the game A speaker 32 is provided for outputting BGM to be changed according to the state, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[1-2. Configuration of variable reel display device]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 have 21 various symbols (symbol number PN = 1) on reel frames 56a to 56c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions and radial frames extending radially from the shaft portion. To 21) are printed on the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. Although the reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A, the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used. By supplying a predetermined pulse, a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

[2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control of the game and a sub-control board 100B that performs display control on the display 30 and displays an image. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 104, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. ing. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. This signal is detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the sub control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The sub-control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 194, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 195, a data input circuit 196, a graphic LSI, and its peripheral circuits. The display circuit 197 is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Run.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs an instruction to display an effect image associated with the game on the display circuit 197 to the display circuit 197. Further, the sub-control board 100B controls lighting of the lighting device by the game guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a to 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and sound such as BGM. Is controlled from the speaker 32.

[3. About gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has an AT (assist time) function for notifying the stop operation order and timing for winning a push order small combination by controlling images and sounds on the sub-control board 100B. It has a plurality of game states with different game probabilities. In addition, the effective line (the winning line activated by the betting process) in the gaming machine 1 is configured by only three effective lines L1, L2, and L3.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the priority is determined for the combination of specific symbols that trigger the transition of the game state, and when the combination of specific symbols stops on two or more active lines, the combination is stopped. The game state is shifted based on the priority set for the combination of specific symbols.

  For this reason, even if the player of the gaming machine 1 can recognize a combination of specific symbols stopped on one line, but cannot recognize a combination of specific symbols stopped on another line, at the end of one game It is impossible to reliably predict the game state of the transfer destination. In addition, even if all the combinations of specific symbols stopped at the same time are recognized, it is impossible to reliably predict the game state of the transition destination unless it is understood which of the specific symbol combinations has priority. Expectations and curiosity for the next game will be sustained.

  The “AT function” is an operation mode that is advantageous for the player when a combination that is set so that the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line is different according to the operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c is won. Is a function for executing “AT game (notification game)”, and a state in which the AT game is being executed is also referred to as an AT state. In the AT state according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the result of the internal winning, notification of the pressing order that is advantageous for the player is performed by controlling the image and sound by the sub control board 100B. In the present embodiment, AT games are given so that the AT state continues for a predetermined number of games.

  In the following, the arrangement of the symbols of the reels R1 to R3 in the gaming machine 1, the game state set in the gaming machine 1, a part of lottery objects in the internal lottery process, and the identification that triggers the transition to the game state The combination of symbols will be described in detail.

[3-1. About arrangement of design]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle stage of the reel window 20, so that the reel position detection signal If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155a to 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if the process proceeds 48 steps, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and the process proceeds 390 steps. For example, symbol number PN = 21 is located in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. As a result, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle of the reel window by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

[3-2. Transition of game state]
Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a transition of the game state set in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a game state of RT0 to RT4 and a bonus game state. Here, the RT0 game state is a game state that transitions after the bonus game ends, and the RT1 game state is a game state in which the player stays after the big bonus or the like is won internally until the bonus is won. In addition, in the RT2 game state (first game state), the RT3 game state (second game state), and the RT4 game state (third game state), combinations of predetermined specific symbols are on the effective line. The game state in which a transition as shown in FIG. 5 occurs is displayed.

  In each game state, a prize lottery table is established for each winning combination, and the prize lottery table associates a lottery object in the internal lottery with a numerical value range of random numbers generated in the internal lottery unit IL. It has been made. In the prize lottery table in each game state, the probability of replay is determined to increase in three stages as it is promoted from the RT2 game state to the RT3 game state and from the RT3 game state to the RT4 game state. The probability of replaying the state and the RT1 game state is determined to be the same as the RT2 game state.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is in the AT state, in addition to an appropriate operation order of the push order small role, an operation order that can stop the combination of specific symbols that trigger the promotion to the RT3 game state or the RT4 game state, The timing will be notified, and the benefit of a high payout rate can be obtained by staying in a game state where replay is highly probable.

  The RT1 game state is a game state in which a special role such as a big bonus is internally won in each of the game states RT0, RT2 to RT4, and these special roles are not won, Even after the game, the game state is such that the winning flag such as a big bonus is carried over. With regard to the big bonus, etc., a flag is carried over, and a flag such as a big bonus is raised by the internal winning (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 105 of the main control board 100A). Even if you do not win, the flag indicating the internal winning will be maintained until winning, and the combination of symbols corresponding to each special role will be on the active line even after the next game. Yes. In the RT1 game state, a prize can be won by pressing a stop button at a timing at which a combination of symbols corresponding to a big bonus or the like such as “red seven-red seven-red seven” is drawn.

[3-3. About combinations of types of roles and specific symbols]
Next, referring to FIG. 6, after explaining the combination of each re-gamer to be a lottery target of the internal lottery and a specific symbol that triggers the transition of the game state, FIG. The stop mode of the reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 in the gaming machine 1 will be described, and the manner in which it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the game state of the transfer destination will be described.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the types of re-game players to be drawn in the internal lottery. As re-game players that can be established in the gaming machine 1, re-game game group 1 and re-game game group 2- 1. There are three roles of the re-playing role group 2-2. The re-gamer is a role that allows a game to be played without newly inserting a medal. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to these re-gamer, the game state shifts to a bonus game state such as a big bonus. A lottery includes a special combination and a small combination such as “bell”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” where a predetermined number of medals are paid out. However, these notations are omitted in FIG.

  The replaying game group 1 is a lottery subject having a combination of one symbol of “replay-replay-replay”, and when the replaying game group 1 is won, each reel has a “replay” design. Is drawn and a re-game is established. In addition, both the re-game player group 2-1 and the re-game player group 2-2 are subject to lottery including a combination of symbols of “Replay-Replay-Bell”. “Bell” corresponds to a specific symbol combination 10 that triggers the transition of the game state, as shown in FIG. 6B described later. The reel stop control is different between the re-gamer group 2-1 and the re-gamer group 2-2. In the former, a combination of specific symbols other than “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed on the active line. As a result, stop control is performed, and the game state of the transfer destination is determined based on the priority set for each combination of specific symbols. On the other hand, in the latter, stop control is performed so that “replay-replay-bell” is displayed alone. In addition, the symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” included in the replaying role group 2-2 shown in FIG. 6A is the same as when the replaying role group 2-1 is won and the replaying role group 2- 2 is provided as information for making the reel stop control different from that at the time of winning 2 and is not displayed on the active line when the re-gamer group 2-2 is won.

  FIG. 6B shows a combination of specific symbols for transitioning the game state. When the specific symbol combinations 1 to 9 are displayed, the game state is set to shift to the RT3 game state (second game state). When the specific symbol combination 10 is displayed, the RT2 game state (first game state) is set. Further, the combination 10 of the specific symbols is the same as the re-gamer “Replay-Replay-Bell”. Therefore, in the internal winning of the re-gamer group 2-1 and the re-gamer group 2-2, in principle, “ The “replay-replay-bell” is awarded and the specific symbol combination 10 is displayed.

  Here, in particular, the priority of the specific symbol combinations 1 to 9 is set as “2”, and the priority of the specific symbol combination 10 is set as “1”. This priority is information serving as an index for determining the game state transition destination when a plurality of specific stop points are displayed simultaneously on different active lines. When the symbol combination 10 is displayed at the same time, the specific symbol combination 1 with the priority “2” is emphasized, and the game state is set to the RT3 game state.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel stop mode in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. Specifically, FIGS. 7A and 7C are examples of a stop mode when the re-game player group 2-1 is won internally, and FIGS. 7B and 7D are views of the re-game player group 2. -2 shows an example of a stop mode when an internal winning is made.

  As shown in each diagram of FIG. 7, the re-game player group 2-1 draws a combination of “replay-replay-bell” symbols corresponding to the re-game player into the effective line, and has a specific design with high priority. Any one of the combinations 1 to 9 is displayed on another active line, and the game state is set so as to shift to the RT3 game state. A lottery in which the game state is set so as to shift to the RT2 game state without displaying the specific symbol combinations 1 to 9 on the other active lines while drawing the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” into the active line It is targeted.

  Further, in both FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the re-game player “Replay-Replay-Bell” has won a prize in the active line L3 (specific symbol combination 10 is established), but FIG. In a), “peach bar-replay-replay (specific symbol combination 3)” is stopped in the effective line L2, and in FIG. 7B, the combination of specific symbols in the effective line L1 and the effective line L2 is stopped. Absent.

  Similarly, in both FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 7 (d), the replay player “Replay-Replay-Bell” wins in the active line L1, but in FIG. 7 (c), the active line L3 further increases. In FIG. 7, “black bar-replay-cherry (specific symbol combination 8)” is stopped, and in FIG. 7D, the combination of specific symbols is not stopped in the other effective lines L2, L3.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIGS. 7C and 7D, predetermined conditions (first conditions) corresponding to the result of the internal lottery and the stop timing of the stop button are set. When it is satisfied, a combination of two specific symbols is displayed on two effective lines. On the other hand, when a condition (second condition) different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display of the combination of the specific symbols with low priority is maintained among the combinations of the two specific symbols (that is, the first The combination of specific symbols with a low priority is displayed on the same effective line in the case of the condition (2) and the case of the second condition), and the combination of specific symbols with a high priority is controlled not to be displayed.

  From the player's point of view, FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 7 (b) only differ in the design of the upper display position U1 of the left reel R1 (difference due to “peach bar” and “watermelon”). Since the game state of the transfer destination changes due to a slight difference, it becomes difficult to read the law. Similarly, in the case of FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D, the game state of the transfer destination changes due to a slight difference such as “black bar” and “white seven”. It is difficult to predict the game state.

  Further, in order to make it difficult to grasp the game state, it is conceivable to increase the number of winning combinations such as “Replay-Replay-Bell” set as a combination of specific symbols. However, when the valuation is increased by such a winning combination, a reel stop control table corresponding to the valuation is required, which leads to an increase in the capacity of the main control board 100A. Therefore, as in this embodiment, when a winning combination such as “Replay-Replay-Bell” is drawn, combinations of specific symbols that are not set as winning combinations (for example, specific symbol combinations 1 to 9) are simultaneously performed. It is desirable to display it, thereby realizing an output that is rich in valuation while saving the capacity of the main board, making it difficult for the player to grasp the game state.

[3-4. About the stop control table of the re-game player group 2-1 and the re-game player group 2-2]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a stop control table for the re-gamer group 2-1 and the re-gamer group 2-2. FIG. FIG. 8B shows a stop control table for the left reel at the time of internal winning of the re-game combination group 2-2.

  The number of sliding symbols in these stop control tables is based on the middle display position M2, and in the case of the re-game player group 2-1, the symbol numbers 4, 9, 14, 17, and 21 are drawn into the middle display position M2. Is controlled to stop. When the “replay” symbol is drawn to the middle display position (when the symbol numbers 14 and 17 stop at the middle row), the right reel R2 and the right side are drawn so as to draw “replay-replay-bell” into the active line L1. When the reel R3 is controlled to stop and the symbol “Replay” is pulled into the lower display position (when the symbol numbers 4, 9, and 21 stop in the middle), the “replay-replay-bell” is applied to the active line L3. The middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 are controlled so as to be pulled in.

  In the case of the re-game combination group 2-2, the stop control is performed so that the symbol numbers 3, 8, 13, 18, and 20 are pulled into the middle display position M2. When the “replay” symbol is drawn into the middle display position (when the symbol numbers 3, 8, and 20 stop in the middle row), the middle reel R2 and the middle reel R2 are drawn so as to draw “replay-replay-bell” into the active line L1. When the right reel R3 is controlled to stop and the “replay” symbol is drawn into the lower display position (when the symbol numbers 13 and 18 stop in the middle row), the “replay-replay-bell” is drawn into the effective line L3. Thus, the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 are controlled to stop.

  When the re-game player group 2-1 wins, any of the combinations 1 to 9 of the specific symbols is stopped on the other active line regardless of the position where the left reel R1 stops. Since the priority of the specific symbol combinations 1 to 9 is higher than the priority of “Replay-Replay-Bell (specific symbol combination 10)”, the RT3 game state is set. On the other hand, when the re-game group 2-2 is won, only the combination 10 of the specific symbols will be stopped regardless of the position where the left reel R1 stops. Is set.

  When the re-player combination 2-1 or the re-player combination 2-2 is elected while staying in the RT3 game state, “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed, thereby allowing the player to enter the RT2 game state. A fall is assumed. However, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a combination of specific symbols with high priority may be displayed on other active lines, so even if “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed, the RT3 game state It is possible to maintain the expectation of the player who operates the start lever.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when falling from the RT3 or RT4 game state to the RT2 game state in the AT state, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the AT game counter becomes a predetermined value or less). In addition, the sub control board 100B is set to forcibly end the AT state. In such a case, the “replay-replay-bell” that triggers the transition to the RT2 game state where the puncture of the AT state occurs due to the winning of the regamer group 2-1 or the regamer group 2-2. Even if it is displayed, there is a possibility that the AT state will continue due to the display of the high priority stoppage on the other active lines. And can cause curiosity.

[4. Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Here, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and is realized mainly by the main control board 100A and the sub control board 100B. As shown in the figure, the main control board 100A includes an internal lottery unit IL, a reel stop control unit RC, a game state setting unit GS, a winning determination unit WJ, and a RAM 105. The sub-control board 100B includes an effect control unit PC, a notification game execution unit AP, a notification game lottery unit AL, and a RAM 195.

[4-1. Functional configuration of main control board 100A]
The main control board 100A controls the entire game executed on the gaming machine 1 by executing a main program and an interrupt program stored in advance in the ROM 104. When the CPU 101 of the main control board 100A accepts inputs such as a bet button operation by the player, a game medium input by the player, and an operation of the start lever (start operation unit) 12, the internal lottery unit IL performs an internal lottery. In addition, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c are generated to control the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. Thereafter, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are sequentially output from the stop buttons 13a to 13c (stop operation unit), the reels are controlled to be stopped by the control of the reel stop control unit RC.

  The internal lottery section IL is configured to include a random number generator for generating random numbers, and at the timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, one random number within a certain range, for example, 0 to 65535. Generate numeric values. Further, the internal lottery unit IL selects a prize lottery table corresponding to the current game state. The internal lottery unit IL compares the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected prize lottery table, determines the presence / absence of the winning combination and the winning combination, and outputs information indicating the result of the internal lottery, A flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery (that is, a winning flag) is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the internal lottery result storage area in the RAM 195 of the sub control board 100B. The winning flag is referred to when determining an effect table or executing an AT lottery.

  The reel stop control unit RC selects a stop control table based on the result of the internal lottery, and is stopped on the active line based on the selected stop control table and the timing when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. Control the design.

  The winning determination unit WJ determines whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line after the symbols of all reels are stopped.

  The game state setting unit GS sets a game state in the gaming machine 1 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The game state setting unit GS of the present embodiment sets one of the game states from the RT0 to RT4 game states and the bonus game state according to the conditions. The game state setting unit GS shifts the game state when a specific stop event is stopped on the pay lines L1 to L3, or when a special role such as the BB role 1 is won or won. Set. The flag indicating the game state is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the game state storage area in the RAM 195, and is referred to when the notification game lottery unit AL executes the AT lottery.

  The game state setting unit GS includes a stop symbol identification unit GI and a priority determination unit GP. The stop symbol identifying unit GI identifies whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on each active line corresponds to a specific symbol combination that triggers a transition of the game state after all reels have been stopped. To do. The priority determination unit GP refers to the priority associated with each combination of specific symbols when the combination of specific symbols is identified on a plurality of active lines by the stop symbol identification unit GI. Control is performed so as to set the game state accordingly.

  In the ROM 104, the game state set when the specific symbol combination is displayed and the priority thereof are associated with the specific symbol combination as shown in FIG. 6B. The table is recorded, and the stop symbol identifying unit GI and the priority determining unit GP set the game state by referring to the ROM 104.

[4-2. Functional configuration of sub control board 100B]
Next, the sub control board 100B is a control board belonging to the lower level of the main control board 100A, and signals and information are transmitted from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B. No signal or information can be input to 100A.

  The effect control unit PC refers to the flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195 and selects the effect table recorded in the ROM 194. Further, the effect control unit PC newly generates a random value, sets an effect pattern to be displayed on the display 30 based on the random number value and the selected effect table, and executes the set effect pattern. To do.

  The notification game lottery unit AL determines the number of games of the notification game to be given to the player by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The notification game lottery may be changed according to the game state, such as high probability during bonus games and low probability in other game states, or may be changed according to the internal winning combination. Also good. When the notification game is won, the number of games to be given to the player is stored in the AT game counter of the RAM 195.

  The notification game execution unit AP is a functional block that determines whether or not to execute the notification game. The notification game execution unit AP monitors the AT game counter recorded in the RAM 195, and determines the timing for giving the notification game to the player when the AT game counter becomes 1 or more. This timing may be after the notification game is won and after the predetermined game is further digested, or may be started when the bonus game state ends, and is given to the player at a predetermined timing. You may do it. Then, when the notification game is started, the notification game execution unit AP sets an “AT game flag” and causes the effect control unit PC to execute the AT game effect over a predetermined number of games. The “AT game flag” is a flag that is turned on during an AT game (AT state) and turned off during a non-AT game (non-AT state), and is recorded in the RAM 195.

  In addition, every time one game is executed for the AT game, the notification game execution unit AP decrements the AT game counter by 1 and ends the AT game when the AT game counter reaches zero. Turn off the flag. The notification game execution unit AP of the present embodiment includes a game state determination unit AJ, and the game state monitoring unit AJ monitors a game state storage area in the RAM 195, for example. When the “AT game flag” is on and the AT game counter is less than or equal to the predetermined number of games, the game state monitoring unit AJ determines that the RT3 game state or the RT4 game state When the fall to the RT2 game state is detected, the “AT game flag” is forcibly turned off, and the notification game execution unit AP finishes executing the notification game.

[5. About the operation of the gaming machine]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[5-1. One game flow]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. First, the CPU 101 determines based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed. (S100). If any signal is detected, the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, determines whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until a signal is detected (S101). When the CPU 101 detects the start operation instruction signal 112, the bet operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the internal lottery unit IL obtains a counter value via the input / output port 107 from the counter circuit that increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH and makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds. It is set as a numerical value (S103). Next, referring to the flag indicating the game state recorded in the RAM 105, a prize lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected (S104). Then, the internal lottery unit IL uses the selected prize lottery table to determine which numerical value range set for each lottery target on the prize lottery table belongs to the winning lottery table, A flag is set (S105). Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, the reel stop control unit RC prepares a stop control table to be referred to in the reel stop control (S106).

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many game medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is about 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, when the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is set to an initial value corresponding to 4.1 seconds. Reset to the value (2050). Therefore, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 are in a standby state without being rotated, and are in a standby state. The player is informed by a lamp or sound (S107). Then, the CPU 101 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c and drives the stepping motors sequentially or simultaneously to rotate the three reels (S108).

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. It is detected that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from this reference time is started, and the stop buttons 13a to 13 The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that 13c can be received.

  Then, the reel stop control unit RC performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (S109). Although details will be described later, in the reel stop process, when the stop button 13a to 13c is input by the player and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, the stop control table selected in step S106 and the stop control table are selected. Based on the symbol position on the reel obtained at the button operation timing, the symbol number PN to be stopped at the middle display position of each reel is determined, and the braking force is increased by all-phase excitation that excites all winding phases simultaneously. A reel stop process is performed for each reel to rotate and stop with inertia corresponding to 15 steps after starting all-phase excitation. On the other hand, when the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), the reels for which the stop operation has not been performed are automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels stop, the CPU 101 determines whether a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line, and if it has won, the game value set for each winning combination is given, A process of identifying whether or not a specific stop event is displayed is performed (S110). Next, the CPU 101 performs a game end determination process (S111), and subsequently performs a winning flag clear process (S112). In S112, if the winning flag established in the game is a special role that can carry over the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a small role award that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning flag is won or not missed.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S113). If it is determined that a prize has been won, automatic bet processing is performed (S100a), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the player has not won a prize, the prohibition of the betting operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114) so that a game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted, and the next game is started. Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

[5-2: Winning determination process, specific stop-out identification process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the process in step S110. In this winning determination process and the identification process of the specific stop event, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line activated after the reels are stopped is checked, whether or not the winning combination is won, and the specific stop event is Judge whether it is displayed or not. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, a bonus game is started for a special bonus such as a big bonus, and a payout is awarded for a small winning award. After determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, it is identified whether or not a specific stop event is displayed on the active line, and the game state is set according to the displayed specific stop event. Is done.

  First, the CPU 101 makes a winning determination with reference to a winning determination table recorded in the ROM 104 (S110-1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small combination has been won (S110-2). If it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a payout process corresponding to the small combination is performed (S110-3).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special combination is won (S110-4). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a flag corresponding to the winning special role is set (S110-5), and the maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) are set. (S110-6). At this time, the game state setting unit GS sets the game state to shift to the bonus game state.

  After S110-4, the game state setting unit GS confirms the current game state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the game is in the RT0 game state or the RT2-4 game state (S110-7). If these game states are set, combinations of symbols displayed on all active lines are identified (S110-8), and other game states (ie, RT1 game state, bonus game state) are identified. In some cases, the winning determination process or the like is terminated without confirming the symbol combination.

  Then, after S110-8, it is determined whether or not there is a specific stop point on two or more active lines (S110-9). When a specific stop event is displayed on two or more active lines (in the case of YES), the game state is determined based on the specific stop event having the highest priority among the displayed specific stop events. Is set (S110-10). On the other hand, in the case of NO in S110-9, it is further determined whether or not there is a specific stop point only in a single effective line (S110-11). When a specific stop appearance exists only in a single active line (in the case of YES), a game state is set based on this specific stop appearance (S110-12), and a specific stop is generated in any active line. When no outcome is displayed (in the case of NO), the winning determination processing and the like are terminated as it is.

[6. Processing of Sub Control Board 100B]
Next, processing of the sub control board 100B when receiving a command from the main control board 100A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of processing executed by the sub control board 100B.

  In S1501, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command received from the main control board 100A. If there is, the process proceeds to S1502. If not, exit.

  In S1502, command analysis is performed to analyze what command is determined as an unprocessed command in S1501.

  In S1503, it is determined whether an internal lottery command has been received. If an internal lottery command has been received, the process proceeds to S1504, and if it is not an internal lottery command, the process proceeds to S1507.

  In S1504, AT lottery processing is performed.

  In S1505, an effect set process is performed. In this process, for example, when an internal lottery command is received, an effect lottery table is executed by selecting an effect lottery table corresponding to the winning flag of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195, and based on the result of the internal lottery. Set the production.

  In S1506, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether a stop button reception command has been received. If a stop button acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to S1508; otherwise, the process proceeds to S1509.

  In step S1508, stop command reception processing is executed. One of the stop command reception processes is an AT game forced termination determination process, which will be described in detail later.

  In step S1509, another process corresponding to another command is executed. The other commands are, for example, a demo screen displayed when a demo command for displaying a demo screen is received from the main control board 100A, or a payout screen when a payout command for displaying a payout screen is received from the main control board 100A. Is displayed.

[6-2. Stop command reception process (AT state forced termination determination process)]
Next, the stop command reception processing (AT state forced termination determination processing) in S1508 of FIG. 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of AT state forced termination determination processing performed by the sub control board 100B. The forced termination determination processing is executed after all stop buttons have been input.

  First, in S1701, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the AT state. Here, if the AT game flag in the RAM 195 is on, the process proceeds to S1702, and if the AT game flag is off, the forced termination determination process is terminated. Next, in S1702, the AT game counter recorded in the RAM 195 is checked, and if the number of games is larger than a predetermined number of games (for example, 30G) (in the case of NO), the AT state is not forcibly terminated. If it is less than or equal to the predetermined number of games (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S1703.

  In S1703, the game state recorded in the RAM 195 is confirmed, and whether or not a fall to the RT2 game state (transition from the RT3 or RT4 game state to the RT2 game state) has occurred as compared with the previous game. Judgment is made (S1704). If the fall to the RT2 game state has occurred, the AT state is forcibly terminated and the AT game counter is set to zero (S1705). The process is terminated without forcibly terminating the state (in the case of NO in S1704).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a combination of a part of the lottery objects of the internal lottery of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment and a specific symbol that triggers the transition of the game state.

  The re-playing role groups 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> C shown in FIG. 14A have three re-playing roles of “Replay-Replay-Bell”, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, and “Bell-Replay-Bell”. Consists of including. When these are won internally and an appropriate operation order is input, a combination of specific symbols in which the game state is set to the RT3 game state is displayed, and when an inappropriate operation order is input, the game state Is a lottery subject for displaying a combination of specific symbols set in the RT2 game state. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the second embodiment, the combination of specific symbols 1 to 3 is not adopted, and the game state is displayed even if “white seven-replay-replay” or the like is displayed. However, “Bell-Replay-Bell” and “Blue Seven-Replay-Bell” are newly adopted as specific symbol combinations 11 and 12. Also, the symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” included in the replaying role group 2B and the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Watermelon” included in the replaying role group 2C shown in FIG. Is provided as information for making the reel stop control different at the time of winning each of the re-gamer groups 2A to 2C, and when winning the re-gamer group 2B and when winning the re-gamer group 2C. Will not be displayed on the active line. Further, in the re-game player group 2A, an appropriate operation sequence is used when inputting in the operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop reel, and in the re-game player group 2B, in the operation sequence in which the middle reel is the first stop reel. In the re-gamer group 2C, an appropriate operation order is set when the input is performed in the operation order in which the right reel is the first stop reel.

  Here, in particular, when an appropriate operation order is input in each of the re-game player groups 2A to 2C, “BELL-REPLAY-BELL” is displayed or specified together with “REPLAY-REPLAY-BELL”. The symbol combinations 4 to 9 are displayed and a transition to the RT3 game state is made. On the other hand, when an inappropriate operation order is input, “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed, or the combination of specific symbols 10 is displayed together with “Replay-Replay-Replay”, and the RT2 game state It is supposed to move to.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a stop control table selected in the re-game combination groups 2A to 2C. FIGS. 15A and 15B are a stop control table for the left reel and a stop control table for the right reel when a proper operation order is input. FIGS. 15C and 15D are This is a stop control table for the left reel and a stop control table for the right reel when an inappropriate operation order is input. The stop control table for the middle reel is a common stop control table that draws the replay to the middle display position regardless of whether the operation order is proper or inappropriate.

  After the first stop operation instruction signal is detected on the main control board 100A, the reel stop control unit RC first determines whether or not an appropriate operation order has been input. When an appropriate operation sequence is input, the stop control tables and the like shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B are prepared for each reel, and each reel is stopped according to the detected stop operation instruction signal. . On the other hand, when an inappropriate operation order is input, the stop control tables and the like shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D are prepared for each reel, and each reel is set according to the detected stop operation instruction signal. To stop.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a reel stop mode in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c) show an appropriate state when the re-game player group 2B is elected. An example of a stop mode when an operation order (so-called middle press) is input is shown. In addition, FIGS. 16D to 16F are examples of a stop mode when an inappropriate operation order (so-called middle press) is input when either of the re-game player groups 2A or C is won. It is to show.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, when an appropriate operation sequence is input, “replay-replay-bell” is displayed on the effective line L1, while “black bar-replay-” is displayed on the effective line L3. “White 7 (specific symbol combination 5)” is displayed and the priority is determined, and as a result, the game state is set to the RT3 game state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16F, when an inappropriate operation order is input, a specific symbol combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” is displayed on the effective line L3 alone, and the priority level is displayed. The RT2 game state is set without making the above determination.

  In this way, a combination of a plurality of specific symbols is controlled to stop on different effective lines, and a priority is set for each specific symbol combination displayed at the same time. This makes it difficult to maintain the player's expectation and curiosity for the next game.

  In the case of FIG. 16C, the black bar of symbol number 16 stops at the lower stage of the left reel, and in FIG. 16F, the replay of symbol number 17 stops at the lower stage of the left reel. In FIG. 16C and FIG. 16F, the effective line on which “Replay-Replay-Bell (specific symbol combination 10)” wins changes. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the combination of the specific symbols with high priority (the combination of the specific symbols with high priority) is changed by changing the effective line in which the combination of the specific symbols with low priority (the combination of the first specific symbols) is displayed. The display / non-display of the second specific symbol combination) is controlled.

  In the second embodiment, when any of the re-game combination groups 2A to 2C is internally won and an inappropriate operation order is input, the bell of the symbol number 13 is placed at the middle display position on the left reel. When it is drawn (see FIG. 15C), “replay-replay-replay” is drawn on the active line L2, and the re-game player wins. At this time, since the “blue seven-replay-bell” is stopped on the active line L3, the RT2 game state is set.

  Note that, as in the re-game role groups 2A to 2C in the second embodiment, the re-game role or small role in which the combination of symbols to be awarded is determined by the push order is “push order replay” or “push order small role” Sometimes called.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a combination of a part of the lottery objects of the internal lottery of the gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment and a specific symbol that triggers the transition of the game state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the third embodiment, it is set when combinations 1 to 9 are displayed in which the priority is set so as to change according to the game state and specific symbols. The first embodiment in that the game state is the RT4 game state and the “cherry-bell-watermelon” set as one of the small roles is a combination 11 of specific symbols. Is different. The third embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment with respect to points other than these, and the description of the points that are the same is omitted.

  In the third embodiment, first, in the RT2 game state, when the re-game combination group 2-1 is internally won, each reel is stopped in a stop mode as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and (c), for example. In the RT2 game state, as shown in FIG. 17B, “Replay-Replay-Bell” has a higher priority than “Peach Bar-Replay-Replay” or “Black Bar-Replay-Cherry”. Therefore, the promotion to the RT4 game state does not occur and the user stays in the RT2 game state.

  Thereafter, when the cherry wins and wins (a specific symbol combination 11 is displayed), the RT2 game state is promoted to the RT3 game state. Then, in the RT3 game state, when the re-game player group 2-1 wins internally and the reels stop in the manner shown in FIGS. 7A and 7C, the “peach bar-replay-replay” or “black bar-replay” Since “Cherry” is a combination of specific symbols having a higher priority than “Replay-Replay-Bell”, no fall to the RT2 game state occurs, and the game is promoted to the RT4 game state. That is, if the re-gamer group 2-1 is won during the RT3 game state stay period after the cherry tree wins, the benefit of the RT4 game state with the highest probability of re-game can be received.

  In this way, the priority set in the combination of specific symbols changes according to the game state, so that it is more difficult to predict the game state set as the transition destination, and various game characteristics Can be realized.

[Others]
In addition, in 1st Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment, the re-game player group 2-1 is any of the combinations 1-9 of specific symbols, even if a player inputs the left stop button at any timing. It is a lottery subject to stop control so that the combination of two specific symbols by the combination 10 of the specific symbols is displayed simultaneously. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such an aspect. For example, only when the player operates at a specific timing, a combination of two specific symbols may be displayed simultaneously. In addition to the case where the combination of two specific symbols is displayed at the same time, the case where only one specific symbol combination is displayed depending on the operation timing, the pressing order, etc., or the case where the combination of specific symbols is not displayed. You may have.

  In the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the case where forward pressing and pinching pressing are input is assumed in principle, and the description of the case where irregular pressing is input is omitted. For the re-gamer groups 2-1 and 2-2, the re-gamer group 2-1 and 2-2 have a plurality of symbols so that the re-gamer wins even if an irregular push is input. A table that is configured by a combination and is different from the control table described in FIG. 8 is adopted as a control table when an irregular push is input.

  In addition, the re-game player groups 2A to 2C in the second embodiment substantially present the selection of the three-choice operation order by the internal winning, but for example, the six-choice operation order The present invention may be applied to the case where six lottery objects for presenting the selection are adopted.

  In each embodiment, one of the combinations of a plurality of specific symbols displayed at the same time is set as a re-playing combination, but it may be set as a small combination. As in each of the above embodiments, one of a plurality of specific symbol combinations displayed at the same time becomes a winning combination (that is, a small combination or a re-playing combination) to which a predetermined game value is given. It is desirable that the combination of different specific symbols is a combination of specific symbols to which no game value is given, because this leads to saving use of the capacity of the main board. However, only a combination of specific symbols to which no game value is given may be displayed on a plurality of active lines, and in this case, it is difficult for the player to predict the game state.

  In addition, in each embodiment, although the case where the combination of a specific symbol is displayed on two effective lines of three effective lines is demonstrated, the combination of a specific symbol is displayed on all the effective lines Alternatively, the number of winning lines and the like may be two or more. For example, five winning lines may be set.

  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  1 gaming machine, R1 to R3 reel, 12 start lever, 13a to 13c stop button, 30 display unit, 100A main control board, 100B sub control board, 101, 191 CPU.

Claims (5)

A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
A plurality of stop buttons which are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and for the player to input an instruction to stop the rotation drive;
Multiple activated lines activated by betting,
Internal lottery means for deriving any one of a plurality of types of lottery objects by internal lottery;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control of the reel;
A game machine having a first game state and a game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game states including a second game state ,
The reel stop control means includes
A combination of the first specific symbol that triggers the transition to the first game state when displayed on the active line and a trigger that transitions to the second game state when displayed on the active line The reels are controlled to stop so as to be simultaneously displayed on two active lines based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button.
The game state setting means, when the combination of the first specific symbol and the combination of the second specific symbol are displayed on the two active lines, the combination of the first specific symbol and the second Set the game state according to the priority set for the specific symbol combination,
One of the combination of the first specific symbol and the combination of the second specific symbol displayed simultaneously by the reel stop control means is a combination of symbols that become a small combination or a replaying combination, and the other is: It is a combination of symbols not set as a winning combination,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The reel stop control means includes
If the first condition is satisfied, the first combination of specific symbols displayed on the first activated line and the second specific symbol having a higher priority than the combination of the first specific symbol And stop control to display the combination of
When the second condition is satisfied, the first specific symbol combination is displayed on the first effective line, and the specific symbol combination is not displayed on another effective line.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The reel stop control means includes
If the first condition is satisfied, the first combination of specific symbols displayed on the first activated line and the second specific symbol having a higher priority than the combination of the first specific symbol And stop control to display the combination of
When the second condition is satisfied, the combination of the first specific symbols is displayed only on any one effective line different from the first effective line.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 3 ,
Notification that controls to execute a notification game that notifies an operation order or timing that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied A game execution means;
The game state setting means includes
When the first specific symbol combination and the second specific symbol combination are displayed satisfying the first condition, the game state corresponding to the second specific symbol combination is set. ,
If the first specific symbol combination is displayed satisfying the second condition, the game state corresponding to the first specific symbol combination is set,
The notification game execution means is set to a game state corresponding to one of the first specific symbol combination or the second specific symbol combination in a game controlled so that the notification game is executed. If the game is controlled to end the notification game, the game state corresponding to the other of the first specific symbol combination or the second specific symbol combination is set. , Control to continue the notification game,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
In a predetermined game state, the priority set for the first specific symbol combination is higher than the priority set for the second specific symbol combination;
In a game state different from the predetermined game state, the priority set for the first specific symbol combination is lower than the priority set for the second specific symbol combination. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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