JP6283837B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, any of a plurality of lottery objects including any of a plurality of types of combinations is internally drawn, and one of a plurality of symbol combinations based on the internal lottery result and the operation mode of the symbol stop operation by the player Is stopped on the winning line, and when the symbol combination stopped on the winning line coincides with the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, a gaming machine that gives a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  In many cases, this type of gaming machine is provided with a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel in a housing in order to differentiate each model and uses this display unit to display an effect specific to the model. Specifically, it is common to display an effect of a certain basic pattern on the display unit and change the display mode of the display unit when some combination is established or when a mode is entered, There are also models that change the display mode of the display unit by tailoring. For example, in a model based on mahjong, every time a predetermined combination is won in the internal lottery, the display displayed on the display unit is changed, and the mahjong game is progressed in a story tailoring.

JP 2004-229730 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, even if a plurality of scenarios for progressing the game are prepared in advance, the progress of the game after the scenario is determined is fixed. There is a problem that the player is bored with the model.

  If a large number of scenarios are prepared in advance so that the development of the scenario cannot be predicted, the amount of data to be retained increases accordingly, and it takes effort to create the scenario. For this reason, it is required to increase variations in development with less data.

  For example, in a model targeting mahjong games, if the change in the hand from the game always changes based on a specific scenario, the player can predict the development of the subsequent scenario. The result is lacking in nature.

  However, if it is attempted to prepare various scenario changes from the serving as individual scenarios, the number of scenarios becomes enormous and the amount of data increases accordingly. It is possible to have data for each hand and to express the change of the hand from the table by switching the data of the hand, but in the actual mahjong game, the hand is not changed randomly, The change of the procedure becomes unnatural with simple procedure data switching.

  From these facts, it is an important issue how to efficiently realize natural and abundant scenario development when performing a story tailoring on a gaming machine.

  The present invention was made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and a gaming machine capable of efficiently realizing natural and abundant scenario development when performing a story tailoring on a gaming machine. The purpose is to provide.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention manages at least a display unit (30) for displaying an effect screen and a plurality of scenarios for causing an effect screen to be displayed on the display unit over a plurality of games. A scenario management unit (221a) that controls the effect screen to be displayed on the display unit over a plurality of games according to the selected scenario by selecting any one of the scenarios managed by the scenario management unit A display control unit (221b) that performs internal lottery (212) on any of a plurality of lottery objects including any of a plurality of types of winning combinations, and an internal lottery result and a symbol stop operation by a player Any one of the plurality of symbol combinations is stopped on the winning line based on the operation mode, and the symbol combination stopped on the winning line is one of the plurality of types of roles. A gaming machine (1) that, when matched with a symbol combination corresponding to the combination, grants a privilege corresponding to the combination, and an effect screen is displayed on the display unit according to the first scenario. And a scenario transfer unit (221c) that performs scenario transfer by selecting a second scenario managed by the scenario management unit when a predetermined transfer condition is satisfied. Each includes a plurality of scenario elements whose order to be displayed on the display unit is determined, so that a series of effect screens are formed from the first scenario element to the final scenario element, and each scenario element Are the first effect element, the first identification information corresponding to the first effect element, the second effect element that is the effect element after the first effect element, and the second effect element. Corresponding second The scenario transfer unit uses the scenario element being displayed on the display unit among the scenario elements of the first scenario as a transfer source scenario element, and the second scenario in the transfer source scenario element. A scenario including a transfer destination scenario element, which is a scenario element including second identification information common to identification information, is selected from the plurality of scenarios as the second scenario, and the display control unit is configured to select the scenario by the scenario transfer unit. When the second scenario is selected, the display is shifted from the transfer source scenario element to the transfer destination scenario element, and the display screen is controlled from the transfer destination scenario element along the second scenario. Features.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein when the combination associated with the progress of the scenario is included in the lottery result, the display control unit displays the scenario element being displayed on the display unit in the selected scenario. The scenario elements determined in the following order are displayed and controlled, and the scenario transfer unit performs a scenario transfer using the lottery result including a role associated with a scenario transfer as the transfer condition. And

  Further, in the above invention, the present invention provides a special privilege granting unit that grants a special privilege different from the privilege according to the combination when the final scenario element in the selected scenario is displayed by the display control unit ( 221d) is further provided.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the scenario management unit manages a special privilege corresponding to the plurality of scenarios in association with each other, and the special privilege granting unit specially corresponds to the selected scenario. It is characterized by giving a privilege.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the scenario transfer unit selects the second scenario from a scenario associated with a special benefit that is more advantageous to the player than the first scenario. .

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the scenario transfer unit selects the second scenario from a scenario in which the number of remaining elements up to the final scenario element is one more than the number of remaining elements in the first scenario. The display control unit controls display of the transfer destination scenario element when the second scenario is selected from a scenario in which the number of remaining elements increases by one.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the scenario transfer unit selects the second scenario from a scenario in which the number of remaining elements up to the final scenario element is the same as the number of remaining elements in the first scenario, When the second scenario is selected from the scenarios having the same number of remaining elements, the display control unit performs display control of the transfer source scenario element until the next scenario progress, and then the scenario In the case where the above-described progress occurs, the transfer destination scenario element is controlled to be displayed.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the scenario transfer unit reserves the transfer of the scenario when there is no scenario that can be selected as the second scenario, and the progress of the scenario occurs and the first change occurs. If a scenario element in the next order in the scenario is controlled to be displayed on the display unit, the second scenario is selected using the scenario element as a transfer source scenario element.

  Here, terms used in this specification will be described. First, “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface. A plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine. The “reel window” refers to one that is installed on the front surface of a gaming machine and that allows a player to visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the reel. The “stop symbol” refers to a symbol that is visible to the player through the reel window among a plurality of symbols arranged on the stopped reel.

  “Game media” refers to medals or game balls used in gaming machines. “Credit” refers to information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the gaming machine, and the number is referred to as the number of credits. “Bet” refers to setting a game medium necessary to start a game. The betting game medium is consumed at the start of the game. “Number of bets” means the number of game media set to start a game.

  “Game” refers to a series of processes from the start of reel rotation until the end of the process based on the winning determination result. “One game” and “one game” refer to one time of the series of processes. The “start lever” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the start of a game.

  “Combination” means the smallest unit to be selected. A bonus combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination are roughly classified according to the type of privilege granted in accordance with the winning combination.

  The “push order small combination” is a combination of a plurality of small combinations that are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and a small combination to be won is determined by the push order. Of the plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination, the small combination advantageous to the player is referred to as “Push order correct answer small combination”, and the disadvantageous combination for the player is referred to as “Push order incorrect answer small combination”. In addition, winning a plurality of small combinations included in the push order small combination at the same time is referred to as “winning of the push order small combination”.

  The “push order re-game player” is a combination of a plurality of re-game players who are simultaneously won by internal lottery, and the re-game player to win is determined by the push order. Of the multiple re-playing players included in the push-order re-playing role, the re-playing role advantageous to the player is `` Push-order correct answer re-playing role '', and the re-playing role disadvantageous to the player is `` Push-order incorrect answer re-playing It is called a “role”. In addition, the fact that a plurality of re-game players included in the push-order re-game player win at the same time is referred to as “push-order re-game player win”.

  The push order small role and the push order re-playing role are called “push order role”. The push order correct answer small role and the push order correct answer replay role are referred to as “push order correct answer role”. The push order incorrect answer small role and the push order incorrect answer replay role are referred to as “push order incorrect answer”. The “correct answer push order” refers to a push order in which a push order correct answer wins a prize in a push order role. “Illegal answer pressing order” refers to a pressing order in which the pressing order incorrect answering prize wins in the pressing order combination.

  “Internal lottery” refers to determining the winning or losing of one or more roles in response to the operation of the start lever. “Winning” means that a winning combination is determined as a result of an internal lottery. “Lose” means a state in which no combination is determined as a result of the internal lottery. The “stop button” refers to a device that is operated by the player to instruct to stop the rotating reel. A plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to a plurality of reels are provided in the gaming machine.

  “Winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line matches the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. “Non-winning” means that the combination of the stopped symbols on the activated winning line does not match the symbol combination corresponding to the combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, either a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is not aligned on the activated winning line by operating the stop button even though one of the winning combinations has been won by an internal lottery. There is a case where the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line that has been activated due to the loss is not the same as the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  “Winning flag” refers to data that stores a winning combination by an 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.

  The “winning line” refers to a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are targets for determining winning. The winning determination changes from an invalid state to an effective state according to the bet. “On the activated winning line” means a symbol position related to the winning line that has been changed to an effective state.

  “Number of payouts” refers to the number of game media to be paid out in correspondence with the winning combination, and when multiple winnings are made through multiple winning lines, the total number of dividends given to each winning combination It becomes. However, an upper limit “15 (sheets)” is set for the number of payouts, and when the total number of payouts given to each combination exceeds 15, the upper limit of 15 is the number of payouts. Become.

  “Releasing rate” means the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of bets (the number of payouts / the number of bets). When the payout rate is 1 (100%), the number of bets and the number of payouts are the same value. Means.

  According to the present invention, the gaming machine manages a plurality of presentation scenarios that proceed over a plurality of games, performs display control according to a scenario selected from the plurality of scenarios, and satisfies a predetermined transfer condition. , Transfer to a scenario that includes the transfer source scenario element that is at least a part of the screen image that is shared with the transfer source scenario element that is the displayed scenario element, and display control is performed from the transfer destination scenario element to the scenario of the transfer destination When a story tailoring is performed on a gaming machine, natural and abundant scenario development can be efficiently realized.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the combination associated with the progress of the scenario is included in the lottery result, the scenario element defined in the next order of the scenario element being displayed is controlled to be transferred to the scenario. Since the transfer of the scenario is performed when the associated combination is included in the lottery result, the progress and transfer of the scenario can be controlled in conjunction with the result of the slot game.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the final scenario element in the selected scenario is displayed, the special privilege different from the privilege according to the combination is given, so that the motivation to advance the scenario can be performed. .

  Further, according to the present invention, the special privilege corresponding to a plurality of scenarios is managed in association with each other, and the special privilege corresponding to the selected scenario is provided. It can be further increased.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when a scenario is transferred, a scenario of a transfer destination is selected from a scenario associated with a special benefit advantageous to the player. The production can be performed so that the sense of expectation increases.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a scenario in which the number of remaining elements from the transfer destination scenario element to the final scenario element of the scenario is increased by 1 from the number of remaining elements before transfer is selected as the transfer destination. Since the display of the scenario elements is controlled, the number of remaining elements can be maintained even if transfer is performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a scenario in which the number of remaining elements from the transfer destination scenario element to the final scenario element of the scenario is the same as the number of remaining elements before transfer is selected as a transfer destination, Since the transfer source scenario element is displayed and controlled until the next progress occurs, the transfer destination scenario element is displayed and controlled when the next progress of the scenario occurs, so that the number of remaining elements can be maintained even if the transfer is performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, when there is no scenario that can be selected as a transfer destination scenario, a scenario transfer is reserved, and the scenario element in the next order in the selected scenario is displayed when the scenario progresses. If controlled, the scenario to be transferred is selected using the scenario element as a transfer source scenario element, so that scenario transfer can be performed flexibly and reliably.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an appearance of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the variable reel display device of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game state of the main control board. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the sub-control board. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the scenario and the game. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a scenario progress. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a search for a scenario in which the number of remaining elements increases by one. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a search for scenarios having the same number of remaining elements. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the sub-control board. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining details of the scenario process shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the scenario control process shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 (slot machine) according to the present embodiment. 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 in which buttons for receiving operations by the player are arranged, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for proceeding with the game. It is composed of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for progressing the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a tray portion BP for storing medals. Yes.

  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 upper right side of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface.

  The gaming machine 1 starts rotating the reels R1 to R3 when the start lever 12 is operated after the winning line is activated by betting. A bet is made by inserting a medal, operating the bet button 11, or winning a re-gamer. The start lever 12 is disposed on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11.

  The reel R1 is a reel provided on the left side when viewed from the player. The reel R2 is a reel provided in the center when viewed from the player. The reel R3 is a reel provided on the right side when viewed from the player.

  On the right side of the star lever 12, a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the reel R1, a middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of the reel R2, and a right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the reel R3 are arranged. Is done.

  Further, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation among the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is the second stop operation, and the last operation is the third operation. This is called a 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.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, an adjustment button 14 for adjusting the credit and paying out the medal to the medal tray 40 is disposed. Credits are added when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10 or a small role is won, and subtracted by a bet. When the settlement button 14 is operated, medals for the remaining credit are paid out. In this way, the checkout button 14 is used when the player stops using the gaming machine 1, and the above series of operations is performed so that the frequency of operation is low and the player is not operated accidentally while using the gaming machine 1. It is placed at a position that deviates from the flow of operation.

  The panel display section DP is provided with a reel window 20, a guide display 22, and an information display section 23. 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 on three reels through the reel window 20.

  The gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a so-called one-line machine, and has a horizontal winning line E1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. That is, the upper display position on the reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, and the lower display position is D2. When the upper display position on the reel R3 is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line E1 corresponds to the middle display positions M1-M2-M3 on the reels R1 to R3. Yes.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a guide display 22 on which a display unit that lights up according to the winning combination and a plurality of LEDs that light up according to the game state are arranged. Further, on the lower side of the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of medals obtained by winning a winning combination as a payout number, and a predetermined game state are given. An information display section 23 is provided that includes an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of payouts.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 that includes a liquid crystal display that displays an image of the game progress state, an electrical LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color and 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 medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 40a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[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 entire structure of the reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device RL. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the reel R3.

  The reel R3 has 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21) around a reel frame 56c made of a transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions radially extending from the shaft portion and an annular frame. ) Is printed and a reel band 58c is attached. Although the structure of the reel R3 has been described here, the reel R1 and the reel R2 have the same configuration, and the reel band 58a is attached to the reel frame 56a of the reel R1, and the reel band 56b of the reel R2 has the reel band 56b. 58b is pasted. The reel frames 56a and 56b and the reel bands 58a and 58b are not shown.

  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.

  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 504 steps is used, and a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying a pulse of a predetermined number of steps. 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 155c, which will be described later, can be output every time the reel R3 rotates once by the reel position detection sensor 55c. When 12 steps are advanced after detecting this reel position detection signal 155c, the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c are positioned so that the symbol of symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line E1 in the center of the reel window 20. The position 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. In this unit, the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c 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.

[3. 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 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 central processing unit (CPU) 101, a clock generation circuit 102, a clock generation circuit 103, a read-only memory (ROM) 104, a random-access memory (RAM) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. A CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM may 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 102, 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 103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit 102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is about 1.5 milliseconds, for example. The CPU 101 stores information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 105 in accordance with the execution of the program. The CPU 101 reads the states of various buttons and sensors through the input / output port 107 and drives various devices such as a lamp and a motor.

  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. And a signal detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is input 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 obtained number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, and are displayed via the input / output port 107. Is output from 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 input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals for driving the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a signal that is output when the medal insertion sensor 59a provided in the medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that communicates from the medal insertion slot 10 detects the inserted medal. The data is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a medal block solenoid 59 b provided in the medal detection device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a signal output when the medal payout sensor 59 c provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device detects a medal, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a medal payout drive motor 59 d provided in the medal payout device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 transmits 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 192, a clock generation circuit 193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, and a graphic LSI. A display circuit 197 including the peripheral circuits 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 192, 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 193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit 192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds.

  The CPU 191 stores information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Also, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit 106 of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address at the timing of this INTR2 signal Execute.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs instruction information for causing the display 30 to display an effect image associated with the game to the display circuit 197. In addition, the sub control board 100B is configured to control lighting of the lighting device by the guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a, 53b and 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and BGM. Sound control for outputting sound from the speaker 32 is performed.

[4. Game by game machine]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a horizontal winning line E1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. In addition, the main control board 100A of the gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of replay time states (hereinafter referred to as “RT states”) that are game states in which re-players are won with a higher probability than normal game states. It has a function of controlling the game state transition. In addition, the sub-control board 100B of the gaming machine 1 switches between an AT state that notifies the push order of the stop button, which is advantageous for the player by controlling images and sounds, and a non-AT state that does not notify the push order. It has a function.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1, as a reference pressing order for operating the stop buttons 13a to 13c in the non-AT state (hereinafter referred to as “reference pressing order”), there is a pressing order for stopping the reel R1 by the first stop operation. Recommended. And, as will be described later, as for the combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the RT state where the re-gamer is won with high probability, a pressing order other than the standard pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “anomalous pressing order”) is input. In this case, the game stops on the winning line E1, so that in the non-AT state where the push order is not notified, the game state other than the RT state is stayed.

  The sub control board 100B controls the selection and progress of the scenario in accordance with the result of the internal lottery on the main control board 100A. This scenario shows a change in the hand from mahjong to Agari. When the scenario progresses and the scenario reaches the end, the sub-control board 100B grants the right to shift to the ART state. The ART state is a state where the sub control board 100B is in the AT state and the main control board 100A is in the RT state. The state in which the sub control board 100B is in the AT state but the main control board 100A has not shifted to the RT state is referred to as an ART preparation state. If the right to shift to the ART state is granted, the sub-control board 100B enters the AT state. Since the main control board 100A is not in the RT state at this time, it is in the ART preparation state.

  If the push order small combination is won in the AT state, the sub-control board 100B notifies the correct push order of the push order correct combination. The push order correct answer winning combination is the winning combination having the largest payout among the winning combinations included in the winning push order winning combination.

  Further, if the push order re-gamer is won in the ART ready state, the sub-control board 100B notifies the correct push order of the push-order correct re-game. The push order correct answer re-gamer is a re-game player in which combinations of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT state are arranged on the winning line E1 among the re-game players included in the selected push-order re-game player.

[4-1. Arrangement of design]
Symbols such as “bell” and “replay 1” are printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. A reel band 58a is affixed to the reel R1 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals, and a reel band 58b is affixed to the reel R2 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals, A reel band 58c is attached to the reel R3 so that 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals. The positions of the 21 symbols on the reel are managed by symbol numbers. The symbol numbers are from symbol number PN = 1 to symbol number PN = 21. The same symbol may be arranged at a position corresponding to a plurality of symbol numbers on the same reel.

  For the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps are used. Therefore, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval between the symbols is 24 steps.

  Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line E1 at the middle stage of the reel window 20 when 12 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position If the detection signal 155a to 155c is detected and then proceeding 36 steps, the symbol of symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if proceeding 60 steps, the symbol of symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window. If step 492 is advanced, the symbol of symbol number PN = 21 is positioned in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 504, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Thus, by controlling the number of pulses supplied to the stepping motors 54a to 54c based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle stage of the reel window.

[4-2. Functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram for explaining a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the functions of the main control board 100A include an operation receiving unit 201, a game processing unit 202, a payout control unit 203, and a game state setting unit 204. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100A executes functions of the operation accepting unit 201, the game processing unit 202, the payout control unit 203, and the game state setting unit 204 by executing a main program and an interrupt program stored in advance in the ROM 104. make it happen.

  The operation receiving unit 201 is for each operation unit (medal insertion slot 10, bet button 11, start lever 12, left stop button 13a, middle stop button 13b, right stop button 13c, and checkout button 14) provided in the operation unit OP. It is a processing unit that accepts player operation information. The operation receiving unit 201 outputs the received operation to the game processing unit 202 and the sub control board 100B.

  The game processing unit 202 includes a bet control unit 211, an internal lottery unit 212, a reel control unit 213, and a winning determination processing unit 214. The bet control unit 211 makes a bet when the operation reception unit 201 receives operation information related to insertion of medals, receives operation information of the bet button 11, or wins a re-gamer to win a winning line. Enable E1. Further, the bet control unit 211 performs control for prohibiting betting until one game is over after the operation receiving unit 201 receives the operation of the start lever 12.

  The internal lottery unit 212 includes a random number generator for generating a random number, and at a timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, a certain range of numerical values, for example, one random number value in the range of 0 to 65535 Is generated. Moreover, the internal lottery unit 212 selects a lottery table corresponding to the current game state.

  The internal lottery unit 212 determines the winning or losing of one or more roles by comparing the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected lottery table, and stores information indicating the result of the internal lottery to the reel control unit 213 and the sub-control board 100B.

  The reel control unit 213 is a processing unit that controls the rotation and stop of the reel. The reel control unit 213 controls the reels R1 to R3 to stop based on the result of the internal lottery, the pressing order, and the timing when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. After the second stop operation, information indicating the stop position of the stopped reel is also used for stop control.

  The winning determination processing unit 214 is a processing unit that determines the winning combination of the combination based on the combination of stop symbols controlled to stop on the activated winning line E1 after all the reels R1 to R3 are controlled to stop. The winning determination processing unit 214 outputs a determination result to the payout control unit 203, the game state setting unit 204, and the sub control board 100B.

  As a result of the determination by the winning determination processing unit 214, the payout control unit 203 adds the number of medals paid out according to the small combination to the number of credits. When the number of credits exceeds the upper limit “50”, the medal payout drive motor 59d is controlled to pay out the surplus medal.

  The game state setting unit 204 is a processing unit that sets the game state of the gaming machine 1. The game state of the gaming machine 1 includes a game state corresponding to an RT state in which a re-gamer is won with high probability, and a game state in which the win probability of the re-gamer is lower than that in the RT state. The game state setting unit 204 changes the game state on condition that a specific symbol combination has stopped on the winning line E1.

  The sub control board 100B is a control board that belongs to a lower level of the main control board 100A. Although the CPU 191 of the sub control board 100B receives information from the main control board 100A, the CPU 191 of the sub control board 100B cannot output information to the main control board 100A. The functions of the sub control board 100B include an AT processing unit 221 and an effect control unit 222. The CPU 191 of the sub control board 100B realizes the functions of the AT processing unit 221 and the effect control unit 222 by executing a main program and an interruption program stored in advance in the ROM 194.

  The AT processing unit 221 includes a scenario management unit 221a, a scenario display control unit 221b, a scenario transfer unit 221c, and an ART assignment unit 221d. The scenario management unit 221a manages a plurality of scenarios.

  Each of the scenarios shows a change in handling from mahjong to Agari. One scenario includes a plurality of scenario elements whose order of display on the display 30 is determined. The scenario element with the first order corresponds to the beginning of one station of mahjong, and is a scenario element that controls display of the arrangement. The scenario element whose order is the second transition is a scenario element that performs display control of an effect in which a hand is changed by a hook or the like. The scenario element with the last order is a scenario element that controls display of an effect in which the mahjong role is established by Agari-an.

  The scenario display control unit 221b selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a, and controls an effect screen displayed on the display device 30 over a plurality of games according to the selected scenario.

  The scenario transfer unit 221c is a processing unit that transfers scenarios. If the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a scenario to be transferred to, the scenario display control unit 221b thereafter controls the effect screen according to the scenario of the transfer destination.

  Specifically, when the re-game player is won by the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the scenario display control unit 221b sets the scenario elements determined in the next order of the scenario elements being displayed in the selected scenario. The scenario is advanced by controlling the display. As a result, an effect is produced in which the hand is changed and one hand approaches Agari.

  Further, when a predetermined small combination is won by the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the scenario transfer unit 221c performs a transliteration addition lottery. If the addition of the transliteration is won by the transliteration lottery, the target transliteration is added. If the target transliteration and the scenario transliteration set for the currently selected scenario do not match, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario. At this time, a scenario to be transferred to is selected from scenarios in which the scenario transliteration matches the target transliteration. Further, the scenario transfer unit 221c sets the scenario being selected by the scenario display control unit 221b as the selection source scenario, and sets the scenario element being displayed on the display unit 30 among the scenario elements of the selection source scenario as the transfer source scenario element. Then, a scenario including a transfer destination scenario element that shares at least a part of the image on the effect screen with the transfer source scenario element is selected as a transfer destination scenario. That is, the destination scenario in which the final rule of the transfer source scenario element matches the first rule of the transfer destination scenario element is selected. The transfer destination scenario is selected from scenarios in which the order of transfer destination scenario elements is the second or later.

  By performing scenario transfer in this way, it is possible to effectively use scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a and produce various developments. In addition, since the destination scenario is selected so that the final procedure of the scenario element of the transfer source matches the first procedure of the scenario element of the transfer destination, the transition of the natural scenario is not detected by the player. Can be realized.

  When the scenario progresses and the display of the last scenario element in the sequence is controlled, the ART granting unit 221d grants the right to shift to the ART state and starts the AT state of the sub control board 100B. In the display control of the last scenario element in the order, an effect in which the mahjong role is established by Agari-an is performed.

  Although details will be described later, after the AT state starts, the ART preparation state is first entered. In the ART preparation state, when the push order small combination or the push order re-game combination is won, the ART granting unit 221d notifies the correct push order. When the push order re-gamer wins and the operation is performed in the correct push order, the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT state can be aligned on the winning line E1.

  If the combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the RT state is aligned with the winning line E1, the game state of the main control board 100A becomes the RT state. Further, the ART providing unit 221d recognizes that the main control board 100A is in the RT state, and sets the sub control board 100B in the ART state. Note that the game state of the main control board 100A is notified to the sub control board 100B by one-way communication from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B. Therefore, the ART granting unit 221d can know the game state of the main control board 100A.

  If the sub-control board 100B is in the ART state, the ART giving unit 221d notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. This ART state ends with a predetermined number of games. After determining the end of the ART state, the ART providing unit 221d sets the sub control board 100B to the non-AT state.

  The effect control unit 222 performs control to display information indicating the pressing order on the display 30. In addition, the effect control unit 222 receives various commands from the main control board 100A, performs display control of the effect image associated with the game on the display 30, lighting control of the lighting device by the lighting LED 31, and variable reel display device RL. Lighting control of the backlight devices 53a, 53b, and 53c provided in the speaker and sound control for outputting sound such as BGM from the speaker 32.

[4-3.1 Game Flow]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the content of one game flow in the gaming machine 1. First, the bet control unit 211 determines whether or not an automatic bet process has been performed in the previous game (step S101). If automatic bet processing has been performed in the previous game (step S101; Yes), the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the automatic bet process has not been performed in the previous game (step S101; No), the bet control unit 211 presses the medal insertion or bet button 11 based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c. It is determined whether or not a betting operation has been performed (step S102). If no signal is detected (step S102; No), the bet control unit 211 stands by until any signal is detected (step S102).

  When any signal is detected (step S102; Yes), or when an automatic bet process has been performed in the previous game (step S101; Yes), the bet control unit 211 is based on the start operation instruction signal 112. It is determined whether or not the start lever 12 has been operated (step S103). If the start operation instruction signal 112 is not detected (step S103; No), the bet control unit 211 stands by until the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected (step S103). When detecting the start operation instruction signal 112 (step S103; Yes), the bet control unit 211 prohibits betting (step S104).

  Next, the internal lottery unit 212 generates one random value in the range of 0 to 65535 (step S105). Next, the internal lottery unit 212 selects a lottery table corresponding to the game state (step S106). Then, the internal lottery unit 212 determines the winning group by comparing the generated random number value with the selected lottery table, and sets the winning flag for the winning combination included in the winning group (step S107).

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Therefore, even if the start lever 12 is operated in step S103, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game (step S108; No), the reels R1 to R3 are not rotated. The player enters the standby state and informs the player that the standby state has been reached with a lamp or sound. If 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game (step S108; Yes), the reel control unit 213 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c, and sequentially turns the stepping motors. Or it drives simultaneously and rotates three reels (step S109).

  The reel control unit 213 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through a predetermined acceleration period. 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 control unit 213 performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (step S110). In the reel stop process, when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are inputted by the player and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, it is obtained at the combination table determined in step S107 and the stop button operation timing. Based on the corresponding symbol position on the reel, the stop position of the reel is determined, and the winding phase of the stepping motors 54a to 54c is excited in all phases to give a braking force to stop the target reel. At this time, the target reel rotates and stops at an inertia equivalent to six steps after starting all-phase excitation. When the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), the stop position of the reel is determined and the stepping motors 54a to 54c are determined even if the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are not detected. All the winding phases are excited to give a braking force, and the target reel is stopped.

  When all the reels are stopped, the winning determination processing unit 214 determines whether or not a winning combination is made depending on whether or not the combination of the stopped symbols on the winning line E1 matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (step S111). When winning a prize, a privilege set for each combination is granted. In the process of step S111, the game state setting unit 204 also sets a game state. Specifically, after a stop of all reels, if a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning line E1, the game state (RT state, bonus game state, etc.) corresponding to the symbol combination is set. . Next, the winning determination processing unit 214 performs a winning flag clear process (step S112). In step S112, the winning flag of the small role is cleared regardless of whether the winning is made or not picked up.

  Next, the winning determination processing unit 214 determines whether or not a re-game player has been won (step S113). If it is determined that a winning is achieved (step S113; Yes), an automatic betting process is performed (step S115), and the next To prepare for the start of the game, the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that no winning has been made (step S113; No), the bet prohibition made in step S104 is canceled (step S114), and the insertion of medals or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted. In order to prepare for the start of the game, the process ends and the process returns to step S101.

[4-4. Game state of main control board]
Next, the game state of the main control board 100A will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for describing a game state of the main control board 100A. FIG. 6A is an excerpt of the combination used by the gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows five roles of “8 small bonuses”, “1 small bonus 1”, “1 small bonus 2”, “replay 1”, and “special Lip 1”. The symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” is associated with “eight small roles”. Similarly, “one small combination 1” is associated with the symbol combination “A-X”, and “one small combination 2” is associated with the symbol combination “A-B-X”. It is attached. Note that “A”, “B”, and “X” in the symbol combinations correspond to specific symbols, respectively.

  “Replay 1” is associated with the symbol combination “A-Replay 1-A”. Further, the symbol combination “B-replay 2-B” is associated with “special lip 1”. The replay 1 and the special lip 1 are both regame players, but the replay 1 is not used as a trigger for the game state transition, and the special lip 1 is used as a trigger for the game state transition.

  In the following description, the symbol combination associated with one small role 1 is referred to as symbol combination Fc1, and the symbol combination associated with special lip 1 is referred to as symbol combination Fc2.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the transition of the game state of the main control board 100A. As shown in FIG. 6B, in the game state of the main control board 100A, the game state G1, which is a normal game state serving as a reference for the game in the gaming machine 1, and the re-gamer have a higher probability than the game state G1. There is a game state G2 which is an RT state to be won.

  The game state G2 is entered when the symbol combination Fc2 stops on the winning line E1. Also, the game state G1 is entered when the symbol combination Fc1 is stopped on the winning line E1.

  The symbol combinations Fc2 are arranged on the winning line E1 when a predetermined irregular pressing order is input. Specifically, as an object of the internal lottery by the internal lottery unit 212, as a trigger for the transition of the game state such as the special game 1 as a trigger for the transition of the game state, A push order re-gamer that wins at the same time as a non-use re-gamer will be established. The re-playing role used as a trigger for the game state transition is designated as the correct push order re-playing role, and the re-playing role not used as the game state transition is designated as the push-order incorrect answer re-playing role. The correct answer pressing order and the predetermined irregular pressing order are set as the correct answer pressing order.

  In this way, if the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned on the winning line E1 only when a predetermined irregular pressing order that is the correct answer pressing order is input, if the sub-control board 100B is in the non-AT state, Since the correct pressing order is not notified, the main control board 100A stays in the game state G1. When the sub-control board 100B is in the ART ready state, if the push order re-gamer wins, the correct push order is notified, so that the main control board 100A shifts to the game state G2 (RT state). Become.

[4-5. Status of sub control board]
Next, the state of the sub control board 100B will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the state of the sub-control board 100B. As shown in FIG. 7, the state of the sub-control board 100B includes a non-AT state and an AT state. The non-AT state is a scenario effect state in which an effect according to the scenario is performed. In this scenario effect state, the scenario display control unit 221b selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a, and displays the selected scenario on the display 30 over a plurality of games according to the selected scenario. Control the production screen.

  When the re-game player is won by internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the scenario display control unit 221b performs display control of the scenario elements determined in the next order of the scenario elements being displayed in the selected scenario. To advance the scenario.

  Further, when a predetermined small role is won by internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the scenario transfer unit 221c performs a conversion addition lottery, and if the addition of the conversion number is selected, the target conversion number is added. .

  The scenario transfer unit 221c searches for a transfer destination scenario if the target conversion and the scenario conversion set for the currently selected scenario do not match, and the scenario obtained as a search result is searched for the transfer destination. Select as a scenario. If the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a scenario to be transferred to, the scenario display control unit 221b thereafter controls the effect screen according to the scenario of the transfer destination.

  The scenario display control unit 221b counts the number of games from the display control of the first scenario element (order = 1) of the scenario. If the scenario element with the last order is not controlled within the predetermined number of games specified for each scenario, that is, if the predetermined number of games is consumed without producing the effect of playing the mahjong role, Perform the station effect and end the scenario. That is, it falls down in the middle of the scenario. In the next game, the scenario display control unit 221b newly selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a, and controls display of the first scenario element of the selected scenario. .

  On the other hand, when the last scenario element within the predetermined number of games is displayed and controlled, the ART granting unit 221d grants the right to shift to the ART state and starts the AT state of the sub control board 100B. The AT state includes an ART preparation state and an ART state.

  If the scenario element whose order is last is displayed and controlled, first, the state shifts to the ART ready state. In the ART preparation state, since the correct pressing order of the pressing order re-gamer is notified, it is possible to align the symbol combination Fc2 on the winning line E1. When the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned with the winning line E1, the main control board 100A shifts to the game state G2. In response to the notification indicating that the main control board 100A has shifted to the game state G2, the sub control board 100B shifts to the ART state. The ART state of the sub-control board 100B ends with a predetermined number of games and enters a scenario effect state. At this time, the scenario display control unit 221b newly selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a, and controls display of the first scenario element of the selected scenario.

[5. Scenario production]
Next, scenario production will be described. As already described, the scenario includes a plurality of scenario elements, and progress and transfer are performed according to the result of the internal lottery of the main control board 100A.

[5-1. Scenario progress]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the scenario and the game. As shown in FIG. 8, the game is repeated on the main control board 100A, and internal lottery and winning determination are performed in each game.

  The scenario element includes an element initial screen and an element end screen. In one scenario element, an effect of replacement of the hand by a hook or the like is performed. The element initial screen shows the procedure before replacement, and the element end screen shows the procedure after replacement.

  When a re-gamer is won by internal lottery by the main control board 100A, the next scenario element in the order is displayed and controlled. At this time, the element end screen of the previous scenario element and the next scenario element are displayed. A part of the image, specifically, the procedure is the same as the element initial screen. Therefore, when the scenario progresses, it is possible to produce so as to take over the steps from the previous scenario element.

  Although details will be described later, when a scenario is changed, transfer is made so that part of the image (handbook) is the same on the element end screen of the previous scenario element and the element initial screen of the next scenario element. Select the destination. If neither scenario progress nor transfer occurs, the effect of cutting is performed, and no hand replacement occurs.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of a scenario progress. The scenario J101 shown in FIG. 9 has five scenario elements, scenario elements J101a to J101e. Of these, scenario element J101a is the first scenario element in the first order, and scenario element J101b is the second scenario element in the order. The scenario element J101c is the third scenario element in the order, and the scenario element J101d is the fourth scenario element in the order. The scenario element J101e is the last scenario element in the fifth order.

  When the scenario display control unit 221b selects this scenario J101 as a new scenario, the scenario element J101a with the first order is first displayed and controlled. The element initial screen JP01 of the scenario element J101a is a table, and the element end screen JP02 of the scenario element J101a is a table replaced from the table.

  In the next game, when a re-game player is won by internal lottery by the main control board 100A, the second scenario element J101b in the order is controlled to be displayed. The element initial screen JP02 of the scenario element J101b is the same as the element end screen JP02 of the scenario element J101a, and the procedure is changed to the element end screen JP03.

  Further, when a re-game player is won by internal lottery by the main control board 100A in the next game, the scenario element J101c in the third order is displayed and controlled. The element initial screen JP03 of the scenario element J101c is the same as the element end screen JP03 of the scenario element J101b, and the element is replaced with the element end screen JP04.

  Thus, in the second and subsequent scenario elements, the element initial screen is the same as the element end screen of the previous scenario element, and the change from the element end screen of the previous scenario element is changed. Will be produced.

  When the scenario progresses and the display of the last scenario element J101e is controlled, an effect of displaying the element end screen JP06 corresponding to the agari where the mahjong role is established is performed, and the AT state is started.

[5-2. Scenario transfer]
Next, scenario transfer will be described. When a predetermined small role is won by the internal lottery of the main control board 100A, the scenario transfer unit 221c performs a transliteration addition lottery. If the addition of the transliteration is won by the transliteration lottery, the target transliteration is added. If the target transliteration and the scenario transliteration set for the currently selected scenario do not match, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario.

  At this time, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario from scenarios that satisfy all of the following transfer conditions 1-3.

  The transfer condition 1 is a condition for determining that the final procedure of the transfer source scenario element (the procedure after the replacement) and the first procedure of the transfer destination scenario element (the procedure before the replacement) match. . Due to this condition, even in the case of transfer, a change in hand from the element end screen of the previous scenario element is produced as in the case of scenario progress.

  The transfer condition 2 is a condition for allowing the subsequent progress to be performed from the middle of the transfer destination scenario instead of starting over from the distribution of the transfer destination scenario when transfer is performed. Under these conditions, natural scenario transfer can be realized without being noticed by the player.

  The transfer condition 3 is a condition for requesting to select a transfer destination scenario from scenarios in which the scenario transliteration matches the target transliteration. Under this condition, when the target transliteration is added, the scenario is changed according to the target transliteration. A plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a are associated with a scenario translation number and the total number of elements of the scenario. Then, if the scenario progresses to the last scenario element, the ART state of the number of games corresponding to the scenario transliteration is given. Therefore, when the target transliteration becomes large and the scenario change occurs accordingly, the ART state obtained when the process proceeds to the last scenario element can be continued for a longer time.

  The scenario transfer unit 221c adds the target conversion number by the conversion addition lottery, and if the scenario conversion number does not match, first, all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and the number of remaining elements increases by one. Search for a scenario. The number of remaining elements is the number up to the final scenario element in the scenario. In the transfer source scenario, the value obtained by subtracting the order of the transfer source scenario elements from the total number of elements is the number of remaining elements. Further, in the transfer destination scenario, the value obtained by subtracting the order of the transfer destination scenario elements from the total number of elements and adding 1 becomes the number of remaining elements.

  The reason why 1 is added in the transfer destination scenario is that the transfer destination scenario element is not subjected to display control and is before replacement of the manual. This point will be described. In the scenario of the transfer destination, the scenario element whose order is one order earlier than the transfer destination scenario element has the same procedure after the replacement of the transfer source scenario element. In other words, in the transfer destination scenario, the procedure is originally taken over from the previous scenario element and proceeds to the transfer destination scenario element, but instead, it proceeds from the transfer source scenario element to the transfer source scenario element. . Therefore, when calculating the number of remaining elements, the scenario element immediately before the transfer destination scenario element corresponds to the transfer source scenario element. Therefore, in the transfer destination scenario, the number of remaining elements is obtained by subtracting the order of the transfer destination scenario elements from the total number of elements and adding 1.

  The number of remaining elements indicates how many times the scenario progress (re-gamer win) is required before Agari, and is equivalent to the number of listening +1.

  If there is a scenario that satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and the number of remaining elements increases by 1, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario from the scenarios in which the number of remaining elements increases by 1. At this time, the scenario display control unit 221b performs display control of the transfer destination scenario element. Since the replacement of the procedure occurs in the scenario element at the transfer destination, the number of remaining elements is maintained before and after the transfer.

  If there is no scenario that satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and the number of remaining elements increases by 1, the scenario transfer unit 221c satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and has the same number of remaining elements. Search for. If all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and there are the same number of scenarios, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario from the scenarios having the same number of remaining elements. At this time, the scenario display control unit 221b performs a toe cutting effect, and controls the display of the transfer destination scenario element when the scenario progresses next time. Also in this case, the number of remaining elements is maintained before and after the transfer.

  If all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and there are no scenarios with the same number of remaining elements, a toe cutting effect is performed. In this case, the scenario transliteration and the target transliteration remain inconsistent. Then, when the scenario progresses or the target transliteration occurs, the scenario transfer unit 221c searches for a transfer destination scenario. That is, the state in which the scenario transliteration and the target transliteration do not match is a state in which transfer is reserved. As the scenario progresses and the transfer source scenario element changes, the scenario to be searched changes, so it can be expected that a transferable scenario can be found. In addition, even when the target transliteration is added, the scenario to be searched also changes, and it can be expected that a scenario that can be transferred is found.

  In addition, when searching for a scenario at a transfer destination as the scenario progresses, a scenario that satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and has the same number of remaining elements is searched. If all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and there are the same number of scenarios, the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario from the scenarios having the same number of remaining elements.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a search for a scenario in which the number of remaining elements increases by one. As shown in FIG. 10, each scenario is associated with a scenario ID for specifying the scenario, a scenario translation number, the total number of elements, and a scenario element. In addition, the scenario element is associated with an order, an element initial screen, and an element end screen. In FIG. 10, for convenience of explanation, the mahjong role is shown in association with the scenario ID. The mahjong role does not exist as a data item of the scenario, but is a role in which its formation is produced in the display control of the last scenario element.

  Specifically, the scenario J101 is a scenario of the mahjong role “peace”, and the scenario translation number “1”, the total number of elements “5”, and the scenario elements “J101a to J101e” are associated with each other. Scenarios J102 to J104 are also scenarios of the role of mahjong “peace”. The scenario transliteration number is “1” and the total number of elements is “5”, but the scenario elements are different.

  The scenario J131 is a scenario of the mahjong role “peace”, and the scenario translation number “1”, the total number of elements “4”, and scenario elements “J131a to J131e” are associated with each other. If this scenario J131 is selected, and the transliteration is incremented by 1 by the reciprocal addition lottery in the state where the scenario progresses to the second scenario element J131b, the scenario element J131b becomes the transfer source scenario element.

  At this time, the element end screen of the transfer source scenario element J131b is “P25”, the scenario translation number is “1”, and the remaining element number is 4-2 and “2”. Therefore, when searching for a scenario in which the target translation is “2” and the number of remaining elements is increased by 1, the scenario translation is “2” and the element initial screen has a scenario element “P25”. The scenario having the remaining element number “3” in this scenario element is searched.

  In FIG. 10, scenarios that satisfy these conditions are scenario J202 and scenario J231. The scenario J202 is a scenario of the mahjong role “Peace Than Yao”, the scenario transliteration number is “2”, the total number of elements is “5”, and the element initial screen of the third scenario element J202c in the order is “P25”. The scenario J231 is a scenario of the mahjong role “Peace Than Yao”, the scenario transliteration is “2”, the total number of elements is “4”, and the element initial screen of the scenario element J231b in the second order is “P25”. Thus, when a plurality of scenarios are obtained as search results, the scenario transfer unit 221c randomly selects a transfer destination scenario from the search results.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a search for scenarios having the same number of remaining elements. Each scenario shown in FIG. 11 is the same as the scenario shown in FIG. 10 for convenience of explanation. Similarly to FIG. 10, if scenario J131 is selected and 1 is added to the number of transforms by the transform addition lottery in the state where the sequence proceeds to the second scenario element J131b, scenario element J131b becomes the transfer source scenario element. .

  At this time, the element end screen of the transfer source scenario element J131b is “P25”, the scenario translation number is “1”, and the remaining element number is 4-2 and “2”. Therefore, when searching for a scenario having the same number of remaining elements, the scenario translation number is “2”, the element initial screen has a scenario element “P25”, and the number of remaining elements in this scenario element is “2”. The scenario that is is to be searched.

  In FIG. 11, scenarios that satisfy these conditions are scenario J204 and scenario J232. The scenario J204 is a scenario of the mahjong role “Peace Than Yao”, the scenario transliteration number is “2”, the total number of elements is “5”, and the element initial screen of the fourth scenario element J204d in the order is “P25”. The scenario J232 is a scenario of the mahjong role “Peace Than Yao”, the scenario transliteration is “2”, the total number of elements is “4”, and the element initial screen of the scenario element J232c in the third order is “P25”. Thus, when a plurality of scenarios are obtained as search results, the scenario transfer unit 221c randomly selects a transfer destination scenario from the search results.

[5-3. Control of AT state]
Next, the processing operation of the sub control board 100B will be described. 12 to 14 are flowcharts showing the processing operation of the sub-control board 100B. As shown in FIG. 12, the AT processing unit 221 of the sub control board 100B first receives the information transmitted from the main control board 100A and processes the received information (step S201). Information transmitted from the main control board 100A includes information indicating that the start lever 12 has been operated, information indicating that the first stop button has been operated, information indicating that the second stop button has been operated, 3. Information indicating that the stop button has been operated, information indicating the type of winning combination or information indicating loss, combination of stop symbols, winning combination or non-winning, game state of the main control board 100A, and the like. Based on information indicating that the start lever 12 has been operated, the start of the game can be determined.

  Next, the scenario display control unit 221b determines whether or not the state of the sub control board 100B is the scenario effect state (step S202). If it is a scenario effect state (step S202; Yes), the scenario display control part 221b will perform a scenario process (step S214). Details of this scenario processing will be described later.

  If the state of the sub control board 100B is not the scenario effect state (step S202; No), the ART providing unit 221d determines whether or not the state of the sub control board 100B is the ART preparation state (step S203). If the state of the sub-control board 100B is the ART ready state (step S203; Yes), the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the ART granting unit 221d determines whether or not the push order combination (push order re-game or small push order combination) has been won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A. (Step S210; Yes), the correct pressing order of the selected pressing order is notified (Step S211).

  After step S211, the ART granting unit 221d determines whether or not the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned with the winning line E1 (step S212). If the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned with the winning line E1 (step S212; Yes), the ART giving unit 221d shifts the state of the sub-control board 100B to the ART state in the AT state (step S213). In the main control board 100A, the game state G2 (RT state) is shifted to when the symbol combination Fc2 is aligned with the winning line E1.

  If the state of the sub-control board 100B is not the ART ready state but the ART state (step S203; No), the ART granting unit 221d subtracts the number of ART games once per game (step S204). After step S204, the ART granting unit 221d determines whether or not the number of ART games is 0 (step S205). If the number of ART games is 0 (step S205; Yes), the ART granting unit 221d shifts the state of the sub control board 100B to the scenario effect state (step S206).

  After step S206 or when the number of ART games is not 0 (step S205; No), the ART granting unit 221d determines whether or not the push order winning combination has been won in the internal lottery of the main control board 100A (step S207). If the push order small combination has been won (step S207; Yes), the correct push order is notified (step S208).

  After step S208, if the push order small combination is not won in the ART state (step S207; No), if the push order combination is not won in the ART preparation state (step S210; No), the symbol is displayed on the winning line E1. When the combination Fc2 is not complete (step S212; No), after the end of step S213 or the end of step S214, the effect control unit 222 displays the display 30, the illumination LED 31, the backlight devices 53a to 53c, and the speaker 32. Thus, an effect relating to the game is performed (step S209). The contents of this effect can be changed depending on the operation state of the start lever 12 and the operation state of the stop buttons 13a to 13c. After step S209, the sub control board 100B ends the series of processes. Then, at the start of the next game, the process proceeds to step S201 again.

  Next, the scenario process shown as S214 in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining details of the scenario process shown in FIG. When the scenario process is started, the scenario display control unit 221b determines whether the ART state has been completed in the previous game or whether a flow effect has been performed (step S301).

  If the ART state has ended in the previous game, or if a staging effect has been performed (step S301; Yes). The scenario display control unit 221b selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit 221a as a new scenario (step S302).

  Specifically, the scenario display control unit 221b first determines a target translation number and the total number of elements, and selects a scenario according to the determined target translation number and the total number of elements. The target transliteration and the total number of elements may be determined randomly, or may take into account previous games and scenarios. For example, one of three types of tables, high, medium, and low, is selected depending on how close to Agari in the previous scenario, and the target transliteration and the total number of elements are selected in the selected table. Here, the probability of winning a large target transform or a small total number of elements in a “high” table is higher than that in a “medium” table, and a large target transform or a small total number of elements is selected in a “low” table. Is lower than the “medium” table.

  When a new scenario is selected in step S302, the scenario display control unit 221b controls to display the first scenario element in the order among the scenario elements of the selected scenario (step S303). Then, the number of mahjong games is set to 1 (step S304), and the process ends. The number of mahjong games indicates the number of games since the scenario was selected in step S302, that is, the number of games from the display control of the first scenario element (order = 1) of the scenario.

  If the end of the ART state and the presentation of the current station are not performed in the previous game (step S301; No). Scenario control processing, which is control related to scenario progression and transfer, is performed (step S305). Details of this scenario control process will be described later.

  If it is determined in the scenario control process of step S305 that the scenario is to proceed (step S306: Yes), the scenario display control unit 221b is determined in the next order of the scenario elements being displayed in the selected scenario. The scenario is advanced by controlling the display of the scenario element (step S307).

  After step S307, the scenario display control unit 221b determines whether the current scenario element is the last scenario element in the order, that is, whether the number of remaining elements is 0 (step S308).

  If the current scenario element is the last scenario element in the order (step S308; Yes), the ART granting unit 221d grants the right to shift to the ART state, and changes the state of the sub control board 100B to the ART ready state. The process proceeds (step S309). The ART granting unit 221d sets the number of ART games according to the target transliteration when granting the right to shift to the ART state. Thereafter, the scenario display control unit 221b resets the number of mahjong games (step S310) and ends the scenario process.

  In the scenario control process of step S305, if it is not determined to advance the scenario (step S306: No), the scenario display control unit 221b performs display control of the toe cutting effect (step S311).

  After step S311, or when the order of the current scenario elements is not (step S308; No), the scenario display control unit 221b adds 1 to the number of mahjong games (step S312).

  After step S312, the scenario display control unit 221b determines whether or not the number of mahjong games has reached a specified value (step S313). If the number of mahjong games has not reached the specified value (step S313; No), the scenario display control unit 221b ends the scenario process. On the other hand, if the number of mahjong games has reached the specified value (step S313; Yes), the scenario display control unit 221b performs a staging effect (step S314). After the effect of the flow station in step S314, the scenario display control unit 221b resets the number of mahjong games (step S315) and ends the scenario process.

  Next, the scenario control process shown as S305 in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the scenario control process shown in FIG. When the scenario control process is started, the scenario display control unit 221b first determines whether or not a re-game player is won by an internal lottery of the main control board 100A (step S401).

  If the re-game player is elected (step S401; Yes), the scenario display control unit 221b determines the scenario progress for displaying the scenario elements determined in the next order (step S402).

  After step S402, the scenario transfer unit 221c determines whether or not the scenario translation of the selected scenario matches the target translation (step S403). If the scenario transliteration and the target transliteration do not match (step S403; No), the process proceeds to step S410. If the scenario transliteration and the target transliteration match (step S403; Yes), the scenario control process ends.

  If the re-game combination is not won (step S401; No), the scenario transfer unit 221c determines whether or not a predetermined small combination (for example, eight small combinations) has been won by the internal lottery of the main control board 100A. (Step S404). If the predetermined small combination has not been won (step S404; No), the scenario control process is terminated.

  If the predetermined small combination is won (step S404; Yes), the scenario transfer unit 221c performs a transliteration addition lottery (step S405). As a result, if the addition of the transliteration is not won (step S406; No), the scenario control process is terminated. If the addition of the transliteration is won (step S406; Yes), the scenario transfer unit 221c adds the target transliteration (step S407). In this addition, a fixed value (for example, 1) may be added, or the value to be added may be changed by lottery.

  After the target transform is added in step S407, the scenario transfer unit 221c searches for a scenario that satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and the remaining element count increases by 1 (step S408).

  If there is a scenario that satisfies all of the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and the number of remaining elements increases by 1 (step S409; Yes), the scenario transfer unit 221c determines a transfer destination scenario from the scenario that the number of remaining elements increases by 1. Then, the scenario display control unit 221b switches to the selected scenario (step S413). Then, the scenario progress for displaying the scenario elements determined in the following order in the transfer destination scenario is determined (step S414), and the scenario control process is terminated. If there is no scenario in which all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and the number of remaining elements increases by 1 (step S409; No), the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the scenario transfer unit 221c searches for a scenario that satisfies all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 and has the same number of remaining elements. If all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and the number of remaining elements is the same (step S411; Yes), the scenario transfer unit 221c selects a transfer destination scenario from the scenarios having the same number of remaining elements. The scenario display control unit 221b changes to the selected scenario (step S412). Then, the scenario control process ends. Moreover, if all the transfer conditions 1 to 3 are satisfied and there are no scenarios with the same number of remaining elements (step S411; No), the scenario control process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment manages a plurality of presentation scenarios that progress over a plurality of games, performs display control according to a scenario selected from a plurality of scenarios, and has predetermined transfer conditions. If satisfied, switch to a scenario that includes the transfer-destination scenario element that is at least a part of the image on the production screen and the transfer-source scenario element that is the scenario element being displayed, and follow the scenario from the transfer-destination scenario element to the transfer-destination scenario Display control, it is possible to efficiently realize natural and abundant scenario development when performing a story tailoring on a gaming machine.

  In addition, when the combination associated with the progress of the scenario is included in the lottery result, the display of the scenario element determined in the next order of the scenario element being displayed is controlled, and the combination associated with the scenario change is displayed. Since the scenario is transferred when included in the lottery result, the progress and transfer of the scenario can be controlled in conjunction with the result of the slot game.

  In addition, when the final scenario element in the selected scenario is displayed, the right to shift to the ART state is given, so that it is possible to motivate the scenario to proceed.

  In addition, since the number of ART games is varied depending on the scenario and the number of ART games is increased at the time of scenario transfer, it is possible to further enhance the fun of the scenario transfer.

  Further, when a scenario in which the number of remaining elements from the transfer destination scenario element to the final scenario element of the scenario is increased by 1 from the number of remaining elements before transfer is selected as the transfer destination, display control of the transfer destination scenario element is performed. Therefore, the number of remaining elements can be maintained even if the transfer is performed.

  If a scenario with the same number of remaining elements from the transfer destination scenario element to the final scenario element of the scenario as the number of remaining elements before transfer is selected as the transfer destination, the next scenario will occur. Since the transfer source scenario element is displayed and controlled, when the next scenario progresses, the transfer destination scenario element is displayed, so that the number of remaining elements can be maintained even if the transfer is performed.

  In addition, if there is no scenario that can be selected as a transfer destination scenario, a scenario transfer is reserved, and if the scenario progresses and the scenario elements in the next order in the selected scenario are displayed, Since the scenario to be transferred is selected using the scenario element as a transfer source scenario element, the scenario can be transferred flexibly and reliably.

  In the above-described embodiment, when scenarios are transferred, all scenarios that satisfy the conditions are searched, and if a plurality of scenarios are obtained as search results, a transfer destination scenario is randomly selected from the search results. However, when a scenario that satisfies the condition is found, the scenario may be selected as a transfer destination and the search may be terminated. At this time, it may be possible to avoid fixing the transfer destination scenario by randomly determining from which of the plurality of scenarios the search is started.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the target transliteration is managed, the target transliteration is added by lottery, and the scenario is transposed according to the target transliteration, so that the scenario transliteration is always obtained when the scenario translocation occurs. The configuration that increases and is advantageous to the player has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to any scenario transfer such as a transfer to a scenario having the same scenario transliteration or a scenario having a lower scenario transliteration.

  Moreover, although the case where the scenario which used mahjong as a theme was used was illustrated in the above-described embodiment, a card game, a board game, or the like may be used as a theme. Further, the present invention is not limited to games, and can be widely applied to story tailoring.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the winning of a predetermined small role is used as a transfer condition is exemplified. However, an arbitrary condition may be used, for example, when a combination of specific symbols stops at a predetermined position of the reel window 20. it can. Here, the predetermined position is not limited to a winning line, and any combination of positions can be used. Further, regarding the progress of the scenario, not only the re-game player wins but also any condition can be used.

  In the above embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line E1 which is the center of the reel window 20. However, the present invention is applicable to a gaming machine having a plurality of winning lines. Needless to say. A single winning line other than the center of the reel window 20 may be used. In the present embodiment, the state of the main control board 100A is set to one of the game states G1 and G2, but more game states may be included. The game state may include a bonus game state.

  Further, in the AT state in the above-described embodiment, an effect of notifying the pushing order that is advantageous to the player is executed. The symbol may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine using a medal as a game medium has been described as an example. Good.

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is suitable for efficiently realizing natural and abundant scenario development in the case where a story-making effect is performed by a gaming machine.

1 gaming machine 12 start lever 13a-13c stop button 30 display (display part)
100A Main Control Board 100B Sub Control Board 201 Operation Accepting Unit 202 Game Processing Unit 203 Payout Control Unit 204 Game State Setting Unit 211 Bet Control Unit 212 Internal Lottery Unit 213 Reel Control Unit 214 Winning Determination Processing Unit 221 AT Processing Unit 221a Scenario Management Unit 221b Scenario display control unit (display control unit)
221c Scenario transfer part 221d ART grant part (special privilege grant part)
222 Production control unit R1-R3 reel

Claims (1)

A display unit for displaying at least a production screen;
A scenario management unit for managing a plurality of scenarios for causing a presentation screen to be displayed on the display unit over a plurality of games;
A display control unit that selects any one of a plurality of scenarios managed by the scenario management unit and controls an effect screen to be displayed on the display unit over a plurality of games according to the selected scenario;
Internally draw one of multiple lottery targets including any of multiple types of roles, and win one of multiple symbol combinations based on the internal lottery result and the operation mode of the symbol stop operation by the player A gaming machine that grants a privilege according to the combination when the combination of symbols stopped on the line and stopped on the winning line matches a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the multiple types of combinations ,
If a predetermined transfer condition is satisfied in a state where the effect screen is displayed on the display unit in accordance with the first scenario, the scenario can be selected by selecting the second scenario managed by the scenario management unit. With a scenario transfer section that transfers
Each of the plurality of scenarios includes a plurality of scenario elements whose order of display on the display unit is determined, thereby forming a series of effect screens from the first scenario element to the final scenario element. ,
Each scenario element includes a first effect element, first identification information corresponding to the first effect element, a second effect element that is an effect element after the first effect element, and the second effect element. Second identification information corresponding to the production element of
The scenario transfer unit uses a scenario element being displayed on the display unit among the scenario elements of the first scenario as a transfer source scenario element, and a second common to the second identification information in the transfer source scenario element A scenario including a transfer destination scenario element that is a scenario element including identification information is selected from the plurality of scenarios as the second scenario;
The display control unit shifts the display from the transfer source scenario element to the transfer destination scenario element when the second scenario is selected by the scenario transfer unit, and from the transfer destination scenario element to the second scenario A gaming machine characterized by display control of a production screen according to a scenario.

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