JP6463287B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a swivel type gaming machine.

A gaming machine typified by a spinning-type gaming machine is configured to receive a privilege such as establishment of a prize or operation of a bonus game as a result of the symbol variation game. In addition, this type of gaming machine is provided with a function for setting a plurality of gaming setting values with different ease of granting a privilege, and a user of the gaming machine (for example, a hall manager) It is possible to arbitrarily set a game setting value for each gaming machine.
The following patent document 1 is illustrated as this type of gaming machine.

  Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine that initializes game data stored in a RAM (Random Access Memory) when a game setting value is changed. As described above, in the gaming machine in which the game data is initialized in accordance with the change of the game setting value, immediately before the behavior of the gaming machine executed in accordance with the initialization (for example, the rotation mode of the reel immediately after the initialization). The player may recognize that the game setting value has been changed.

JP 2007-307138 A

Information indicating whether or not the game setting value has been changed or the game setting value itself can be an important clue to knowing the ease of granting a privilege. In general, the gaming machine is operated so as to keep it secret from the player. On the other hand, there are hall managers and the like who prefer to operate a gaming machine in a state where the information can be suggested to the player for attracting customers.
However, in the conventional gaming machine in which the player can recognize that the game setting value has been changed immediately before from the behavior of the gaming machine executed with the initialization of the RAM, the above situation can be appropriately responded. Can not.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine in which a user can arbitrarily change whether to allow or restrict suggestions related to setting of game setting values.

According to the present invention, the front door, the first lock that allows the front door to be opened when the first key is inserted and unlocked, and the second door when the front door is opened. A second lock provided at a position where the key can be operated and a state management means for shifting from a plurality of internal states to a single internal state, and a first internal state Game execution means capable of executing a symbol variation game based on a player's operation, privilege grant means capable of providing a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game, and an internal state in which execution of the symbol variation game is restricted Based on the user's operation in the second internal state that is one of the game setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game setting values different in the ease of granting the privilege by the privilege grant means, Restricted execution of symbol variation game Presetting means for setting any one of a plurality of preset modes based on a user operation in a third internal state that is one of the internal states and different from the second internal state, In the first internal state after the setting of the game setting value for the first time and before the setting of the next game setting value, the game setting of the one time is indicated by showing a specific behavior that can be identified by the player. It is possible to suggest to the player that the value has been set, and when the first mode that is one of the preset modes is set in the first internal state , the predetermined condition is triggered. When the second mode that is one of the preset modes different from the first mode is set in the first internal state , even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, Special The first lock is unlocked by the first key and the front door is opened, both in the condition for shifting to the second internal state and the condition for shifting to the third internal state. And a gaming machine that requires operation of the second key inserted into the second lock.

According to the present invention, the front door, the first lock that allows the front door to be opened when the first key is inserted and unlocked, and the second door when the front door is opened. A second lock provided at a position where the key can be operated and a state management means for shifting from a plurality of internal states to a single internal state, and a first internal state Game execution means capable of executing a symbol variation game based on a player's operation, privilege grant means capable of providing a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game, and an internal state in which execution of the symbol variation game is restricted Based on the user's operation in the second internal state that is one of the game setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game setting values different in the ease of granting the privilege by the privilege grant means, Restricted execution of symbol variation game Presetting means for setting any one of a plurality of preset modes based on a user operation in a third internal state that is one of the internal states and different from the second internal state, In the first internal state after the setting of the game setting value for the first time and before the setting of the next game setting value, the game setting of the one time is indicated by showing a specific behavior that can be identified by the player. When the game setting value set in the value setting can be suggested to the player and the first mode which is one of the preset modes is set in the first internal state , establish indicate the specific behavior as an opportunity, if the second mode to the first mode in a first internal state is either different the preset mode is set, the predetermined condition Even if established, the specific behavior is not shown, and the condition for shifting to the second internal state and the condition for shifting to the third internal state are the same as the first lock is unlocked by the first key. There is provided a gaming machine that requires opening the front door and operating the second key inserted into the second lock.

  According to the above invention, the user can arbitrarily determine whether or not to allow or restrict the specific behavior that can be suggested for the setting of the game setting value during the game period. Can be operated strategically.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which a user can change arbitrarily whether the suggestion which concerns on the setting of a game setting value is permitted or controlled is provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand region II shown surrounded by a broken line in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the back surface of a front door. It is a figure which shows the game machine except a front door. It is a figure which shows the electric constitution of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram of various modes concerning a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen displayed on an effect display area in game setting value confirmation mode. It is a figure which shows one specific example of the timing which a game machine shows a specific behavior. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow which concerns on the game progress in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow which concerns on the game progress in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen displayed on the production | presentation display area which concerns on a modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
The direction shown in the description of the present embodiment is the direction when the player views the gaming machine 10 facing the gaming machine 10 unless otherwise specified, that is, the direction in the front view of the gaming machine 10 shown in the drawing.
In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the gaming machine 10 will be described on the assumption that the power is turned on and is operating normally.

<Outline of the gaming machine 10>
First, an outline of a gaming machine 10 that implements the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIGS. 6 to 8.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by being surrounded by a broken line in FIG. FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram of various modes according to the gaming machine 10. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed in the effect display area 62 in the game setting value confirmation mode ST6.

The gaming machine 10 includes game execution means, privilege granting means, game setting means, and pre-setting means.
The game executing means can execute the symbol variation game based on the player's operation during the game period. The game execution means according to this embodiment includes the state control unit 110 and the rotation control unit 140 shown in FIG.
The privilege granting means can grant a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game. The privilege granting means according to the present embodiment includes the state control unit 110 and the display symbol determination unit 150 shown in FIG.
The game setting means sets any one of a plurality of game setting values that differ in the ease of granting of a privilege by the privilege granting unit based on a user operation during a non-game period in which the execution of the symbol variation game is restricted. . The game setting means according to this embodiment includes a setting change device 48 shown in FIG.
The presetting means sets one of a plurality of preset modes based on a user operation during the non-game period. The presetting means according to the present embodiment is configured from a presetter 111 shown in FIG.

The gaming machine 10 shows a specific behavior that can be identified by the player in a game period after the setting of one game setting value and before the setting of the next game setting value. It is possible to suggest to the player that the setting has been made. In addition, when the first mode that is one of the preset modes is set in the gaming period, the gaming machine 10 exhibits a specific behavior triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and is different from the first mode in the gaming period. When the second mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set, a specific behavior is not exhibited even if a predetermined condition is satisfied.
With this feature, the user can arbitrarily determine whether a specific behavior that may indicate the presence or absence of a game setting value setting process is allowed or restricted during the game period. Therefore, the user can strategically operate the gaming machine.

  Here, the symbol variation game is a game in which the presence or absence of a privilege advantageous to the player is notified by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and can be repeatedly executed. In the symbol variation game according to the present embodiment, when the reel 65 is rotated by the operation of the start lever 26, a plurality of symbol variations displayed on the reel 65 are displayed, and the operation of the stop button 27 is triggered. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by stopping the reel 65 that is rotating.

Here, the player is a person who operates the gaming machine 10 and enjoys a game (symbol changing game).
Here, the user is a person who operates and manages the gaming machine 10, for example, a hall manager. The player and the user are not necessarily different from each other, and the user and the player may be the same person.

Here, the game period is a period during which the player can enjoy the game, and includes an execution period of the symbol variation game and an interval period between one symbol variation game and the next symbol variation game.
Here, the non-game period is a period in which the execution of the symbol variation game is restricted, and a mode in which the front door is opened or a menu provided for the user is operated (for example, FIG. 7). And a period of staying in the game setting value change mode ST4 and the game setting value confirmation mode ST6) shown in FIG.

  Here, the provision of a privilege means that an event advantageous to the player occurs as a result of the symbol variation game. For example, the establishment of a prize, the operation of a replay, the operation of an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device, the transition from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a bonus gaming state), etc. It corresponds to grant.

Here, the game set value is a value indicating the ease with which a privilege advantageous to the player is given, and the higher the value, the easier the privilege is given, and the lower the value, the harder the privilege is given.
The setting of the game setting value is a process performed by the setting change device 48 based on the user's operation, and involves a reset of the game data stored in the RAM 102 of the main board 100. For example, a process for setting a game setting value different from the previously set game setting value (setting change), and a process for setting the same game setting value as the previously set game setting value (replay) included.

  Here, the “specific behavior that can be identified by the player” is the behavior of the gaming machine that the player can recognize using his / her own senses, and the game setting value is set before the time when the behavior occurs It can be used to indicate that this has been done. The specific behavior is not limited to the one that stays once, but includes a combination of a plurality of behaviors. In addition, the period during which the specific behavior is performed is not particularly limited, and may be shorter or longer than a single symbol variation game.

  Here, the preset mode is an internal state that affects the occurrence of a specific behavior and the ease of occurrence of a specific behavior, and is selectively set based on a user's operation during a non-game period. It is something that can be done. The preset mode according to the present embodiment includes preset modes 1 to 4 displayed on the display screen DR1 shown in FIG.

  Here, the predetermined condition is a condition that can be satisfied when the user is staying in either the first mode or the second mode. In the first mode, it can trigger a specific behavior, but in the second mode, it cannot trigger a specific behavior.

  In order to describe the gaming machine 10 related to the implementation of the present invention described above in detail, the structure of the gaming machine 10 or each process executed by the gaming machine 10 will be specifically described below.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
The structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand region II shown by being surrounded by a broken line in FIG. FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface of the front door 20. FIG. 4 is a view showing the gaming machine 10 excluding the front door 20. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular parallelepiped outer frame 90 having an open front, a front door 20 and a gaming machine main body 60 that are pivotally supported with respect to the left edge side of the outer frame 90 so as to be rotatable and openable. .
More specifically, three hinge portions 96 (96a, 96b, 96c) are provided on the left edge side of the outer frame 90, and the front door 20 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the lower hinge portion 96c. The gaming machine main body 60 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge portion 96a and the middle hinge portion 96b.

On the front side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, an upper panel 21, a lower panel 22, a bet button 23, a menu selection button 24, a status display LED 25, a start lever 26, A stop button 27, a medal insertion port 31, a settlement button 32, a medal return button 33, a door lock 34, a medal discharge port 35, a decoration LED 36, a lower plate 37, and a speaker port 38 are provided. ing.
Further, on the back side of the front door 20, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative LED board 41, a status display LED board 42, a stop button board 43, a start lever sensor 44, a bet button board 45, a menu, A selection button board 46, a medal selector 47, a setting change device 48, a speaker 49, an insertion medal path 51, a payout medal path 52, and a return medal path 53 are provided.
In addition to the front door 20, the gaming machine 10 includes a gaming machine main body 60, a power supply device 91, a medal storage 93, and a medal auxiliary storage 95. .

In order to open the front door 20, it is necessary to release a lock mechanism (not shown) that locks the front door 20 and the outer frame 90 by inserting a door key (not shown) into the door lock 34.
When the front door 20 is opened, a power supply device 91 is provided below the gaming machine main body 60 as shown in FIG. The power supply device 91 is a device for supplying power to each component of the gaming machine 10, and activation or stop is controlled by an operation of the power switch 92.
When a player plays a game on the gaming machine 10, the user needs to activate the power supply device 91 by operating the power switch 92. Note that the gaming machine main body 60 preferably has a function of maintaining the gaming state that was being executed when the power supply device 91 was turned off even when the power supply from the power supply device 91 was turned off. This is because the player is not disappointed when the power supply is stopped while the game is progressing in a development advantageous to the player, such as a bonus game.

  A setting change device 48 is provided on the back side of the opened front door 20. The setting change device 48 is a device for setting a game setting value, and includes a setting key switch 48a, a setting change switch 48b, a setting display LED 48c, and a setting key cover 48d. The setting key switch 48a can operate the setting changing device 48 by inserting and operating a setting key (not shown). The setting change switch 48b can be operated in a state where the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a, and the game setting value can be changed by pressing the setting change switch 48b. The setting display LED 48c is an LED for displaying the set game setting value, and is a 7-segment display in this embodiment. The setting key cover 48d is a cover that covers the setting key switch 48a. By sliding the setting key cover 48a to open the setting key switch 48a, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key switch 48a. FIG. 3 illustrates a state in which the setting key cover 48d covers the setting key switch 48a.

The front door 20 has an upper panel 21 and a lower panel 22 on the front side.
Since the upper panel 21 is formed of a transparent member, a player located in front of the gaming machine 10 must visually recognize the gaming machine main body 60 disposed on the back side of the upper panel 21 through the upper panel 21. Can do.
In addition, the lower panel 22 has a model name of the gaming machine 10 and a character related to the model written on the surface thereof, and the model name indicated by lighting of a backlight (not shown) installed at the back is visually recognized. It becomes easy to do.

The gaming machine main body 60 includes main components that control a game executed by the gaming machine 10. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 60 has an effect display area 62 formed in the upper front portion thereof, and a reel frame 64 formed in the lower front portion thereof.
The effect display area 62 is a display screen of the effect display device 63 built in the gaming machine main body 60 and can display various effects or various information related to the game of the gaming machine 10. As the effect display device 63, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device or the like can be adopted. The effect displayed in the effect display area 62 is interlocked with the sound output from the speaker 49 and the light emission of the decoration LED 36, and can appropriately arouse the player's interest.
The reel frame 64 is a window frame formed on the front side of a plurality of reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) built in the gaming machine main body 60, and is divided into an internal region and an external region. The inner area of the reel frame 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the inner area. Further, the outer region of the reel frame 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semi-transparent member or a member colored with a transparent member), and it is difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the outer region.

The reel 65 includes a reel 65L, a reel 65C, and a reel 65R, and starts to rotate due to a player's operation on the start lever 26 (detection that the start lever 26 is in an on state). At this time, the time from the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the previous symbol variation game to the start of rotation of the reel 65 in the symbol variation game needs to exceed a predetermined delay time, a so-called wait time. That is, if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation before the wait time elapses, the reel 65 starts to rotate after waiting until the wait time elapses. In this embodiment, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds.
In addition, when each reel 65 in this embodiment is rotating, in principle, the reel 65 rotates from top to bottom. In this specification, the rotation from top to bottom of the reel is referred to as “forward direction”, and the rotation from bottom to top is referred to as “reverse direction”.

The symbol variation game is a game in which the presence / absence of a privilege advantageous to the player is notified by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. In the symbol variation game in this embodiment, by rotating a plurality of reels 65 representing a plurality of symbols, the symbols represented on the reel 65 are displayed in a variable manner, and the rotating reel 65 is stopped. By doing so, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed.
The benefits that can be notified by the symbol variation game include advantageous gaming states such as winning, replaying, or bonus gaming. Here, winning means that a combination of specific symbols necessary for winning a medal is displayed. A medal is a game medium used to execute a symbol variation game. The re-game is a game state in which the symbol variation game can be executed without inserting medals. In addition, the bonus game is a gaming state in which any one of the first type special feature, the second type special feature, or the accessory continuous operation device related to any special feature is operating. The probability of winning a prize is higher than in the gaming state.

The rotation control of the reel 65 is executed using the reel sensor 66. The reel sensor 66 is a sensor that detects the amount of rotation of the reel 65. Here, the rotation amount is a rotation angle of the reel 65 with respect to a predetermined position.
One reel sensor 66 is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, a reel sensor 66L is provided for the reel 65L, a reel sensor 66C is provided for the reel 65C, and a reel sensor 66R is provided for the reel 65R.
Note that the rotation control of the reel 65 will be described in detail later.

  A reel illumination board 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) is provided inside the reel 65, and it is easy to visually recognize each symbol shown on the reel 65 by turning on an LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67. ing. That is, the LED mounted on the reel illumination board 67 functions as a backlight for symbol display by the reel 65.

The start lever 26 can accept the player's operation as an opportunity to start the change display in the symbol change game. Specifically, the player's operation with respect to the start lever 26 is to tilt the start lever 26 provided substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 in either direction in the initial state.
The start lever sensor 44 can detect whether the start lever 26 is on or off. More specifically, the start lever sensor 44 detects the start lever 26 that is substantially perpendicular to the front door 20 as an off state, and detects the start lever 26 that is tilted in either direction as an on state. .

In this embodiment, when the number of medals has not reached the predetermined number, the symbol variation game is not started even if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation. In order to reach the predetermined number of inserted sheets, at least one of the following operations or processes or a combination of a plurality of processes is required.
(I) Insert medals from the medal insertion slot 31 to increase the number of inserted coins.
(Ii) The credit representing the medal stored in the gaming machine 10 is subtracted by pressing the bet button 23 to increase the number of inserted coins.
(Iii) When the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the previous symbol variation game, the re-game process is executed in the symbol variation game and the number of inserted games increases. In this case, even if the player does not perform the operations (i) and (ii), the inserted number in the symbol variation game automatically becomes the inserted number in the previous symbol variation game.

  The medal storage herein refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals owned by the player in the gaming machine 10 instead of a part or all of the medal. When medals are stored (credits increase), for example, (i) when medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 exceeding a predetermined number of inserted coins, (ii) winning in the symbol variation game, For example, when a medal is acquired as a privilege.

A medal selector 47 including a medal selector main body 47a, a medal blocker 47b, and a medal passage sensor 47c is provided on the back side of the medal insertion slot 31. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 31 is the medal selector 47. Are selected into medals that can be accepted and medals that cannot be accepted.
For example, the medal selector main body 47a operates the medal blocker 47b having a solenoid because the medal can be received in a standby state (a state where the power is turned on but the symbol variation game is not executed). When the medal blocker 47b is operated, a projection (not shown) provided in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 is buried, so that the inserted medal passage 51 is allowed to pass the medal. At this time, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 31, the medal flows down to the insertion medal passage 51 and is detected by a medal passage sensor 47 c provided in the middle of the insertion medal passage 51. It passes and is stored in the medal storage 93.
Further, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because the medal cannot be accepted during the execution of the symbol variation game. When the operation of the medal blocker 47 b is stopped, a protrusion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and obstructs the passage of the medal, so that the inserted medal is in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51. And stays at a position not detected by the medal passage sensor 47c. The medals staying in the inserted medal passage 51 are dropped into the return medal passage 53 by their own weight or by the operation of the medal return button 33 and discharged to the lower plate 37 through the medal discharge port 35.

  When medals are awarded beyond the upper limit of credits, medals corresponding to the number of medals awarded are discharged from the medal storage 93 to the lower plate 37 via the medal outlet 35.

As the bet button 23, the gaming machine 10 has a maximum bet button 23a and a single bet button 23b mounted on the bet button substrate 45. The maximum bet button 23a can increase the number of inserted coins by decrementing up to three credits with a single press, and the single bet button 23b can increase the number of inserted coins by subtracting one credit with a single press. Can do. Even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the symbol variation game has reached the upper limit value (3 in the present embodiment) of the inserted number, the credit is subtracted beyond that. I can't.
Further, the bet button substrate 45 is provided with a maximum bet button sensor 45a and a single bet button sensor 45b for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively. The above processing is performed according to the detection of the sensor.

Further, the maximum bet button 23a is used as an application (bet button) for increasing the number of inserted sheets by subtracting credit in accordance with the operation as described above, and accepts an operation for prompting the progress of the performance at the time of performing some effects. It may also be used as a use (push button).
When the maximum bet button 23a is used as a bet button, it is limited to a state in which the insertable display LED 25f is lit. On the other hand, when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, it is not necessarily limited when the button suggestion effect is executed. For example, the maximum bet button 23a may be used as a push button for an operation on a menu screen described later.

The bet button substrate 45 is provided with a push button sensor 45c that detects pressing of the maximum bet button 23a when the maximum bet button 23a is used as a push button, and is distinguished from detection by the maximum bet button sensor 45a. .
The maximum bet button sensor 45a is managed by the CPU 101 mounted on the main board 100, whereas the push button sensor 45c is managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub board 200.

The gaming machine 10 further includes a menu selection button 24 on the left side of the bet button 23 described above. The menu selection button 24 includes a cross key button 24a mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button 24b positioned at the center of the cross key button 24a.
The menu selection button 24 is a component that receives an operation related to the menu screen. Here, the menu screen refers to a screen showing an operation method of the gaming machine 10 and commentary information on the game displayed in the effect display area 62, and corresponds to the predetermined display.
The player can browse the menu screen by operating the menu selection button 24. For example, when the determination button 24 b is pressed during the interval period, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. When the player operates the cross key button 24a to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the cursor indicates one of the menus, when the player presses the enter button 24b, the menu displays an effect display. It is displayed in area 62.

The menu selection button board 46 is provided with a cross key button sensor 46a and an enter button sensor 46b.
The cross key button sensor 46a can detect in which direction the cross key button 24a is pressed (in any direction, up, down, left, or right with respect to the center of the decision button 24b).
The decision button sensor 46b can detect that the decision button 24b has been pressed.
The cross key button sensor 46a and the determination button sensor 46b are managed by the CPU 201 mounted on the sub-board 200, similarly to the push button sensor 45c described above.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a state display LED 25 that displays the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals, and the like on the right side of the bet button 23. The status display LED 25 is configured by a plurality of LEDs or a 7-segment display mounted on the status display LED substrate 42.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the inserted number display LED 25a is composed of three LEDs. Each time the inserted number increases, the number of LEDs to be lit increases by one.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the stored number display LED 25b is configured by a 7-segment display, and represents the number of stored medals (credits) in numbers.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the acquired number display LED 25c is configured by a seven-segment display, and represents the number of medals acquired by winning a prize in numbers.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the replay display LED 25d is composed of one LED, and lights up when replay is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the game start display LED 25e is composed of one LED, and indicates that the start condition of the symbol variation game is established when the LED is turned on.
Of the status display LEDs 25, the insertable display LED 25f is composed of one LED, and indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the LED.

The stop button 27 receives a player's operation as an opportunity for the rotating reel 65 to stop from the player. The stop button 27 can accept a stop operation when a stoppable condition that can be satisfied after the reel 65 starts to rotate is satisfied.
Specifically, the player's operation on the stop button 27 is to press the stop button 27. Here, the stoppable condition is a precondition for executing a stop display in the symbol variation game, and specifically includes the following conditions.
(I) The speed of the rotating reel 65 has reached a predetermined speed.
(Ii) The settlement button 32, the start lever 26 or the bet button 23 is not operated.
(Iii) The stop button 27 that has already received a stop operation in the symbol variation game is not operated again.

The plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) are mounted on the stop button substrate 43, and one stop button 27 is provided for each reel 65. Specifically, the stop button 27L receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L. The stop button 27C accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C. The stop button 27R accepts a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R.
The stop button board 43 is provided with a stop button sensor 43a for detecting that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. Stop control of each reel 65 is performed. In other words, the stop button 27 and the stop button sensor 43a constitute stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, which is an operation of a player that is an opportunity to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 by the rotation control unit 140 described later. To do.

The stop button 27 in the present embodiment is configured to include the stop button LED 28 and cover the periphery thereof with a light transmissive member. The stop button 27 has a specification for notifying the player of whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stop button LED 28. Specifically, the stop button LED 28 in the present embodiment indicates that the stoppable condition is not satisfied when it is turned off, and indicates that the stoppable condition is satisfied when it is turned on. Represent.
In this manner, since it is possible to determine whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied by turning on or off the stop button LED 28, the player can smoothly perform the stop operation sequentially.

In response to the stop operation received by the stop button 27, the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 that has received the stop operation stops. The stop position of the reel 65 can move up to four frames based on the position of the reel 65 when the stop button 27 is pressed. Control from when the stop button 27 is pressed until the reel 65 stops is generally referred to as slip control.
Here, the frame is an area given to one of the symbols shown on the outer periphery of the reel 65, and refers to one area or the vertical dimension of one area. In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the reel 65 is equally divided into 21 frames, and one symbol is arranged for each frame.
In the present embodiment, the stop of the reel 65 includes a state in which the reel 65 swings with a fluctuation width of less than one frame with reference to a predetermined frame.

  The inner area of the reel frame 64 has a size of three frames in the vertical direction. In addition, each reel 65 is controlled to stop so that three symbols fit in the vertical direction of the inner region of the reel frame 64, so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner region of the reel frame 64. It has become. That is, since three reels 65 are arranged in the left-right direction, when each reel 65 is stopped, the player can visually recognize 3 symbols × 3 reels = 9 symbols.

When each reel 65 is controlled to stop as described above, a substantially straight line (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1) formed by symbols stopped at the upper, middle, and lower stages among the symbols stopped at each reel 65 is respectively line L1. -It is called line L2 and line L3.
In addition, a substantially straight line (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 1) formed by symbols stopped at the upper stage of the reel 65L, the middle stage of the reel 65C, and the lower stage of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L4. A substantially straight line (indicated by an alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) formed by a symbol that stops at the lower stage of the reel 65L, the middle stage of the reel 65C, and the upper stage of the reel 65R is referred to as a line L5.

  While each reel 65 is rotating (during the execution of the symbol variation game), an image displayed in the effect display area 62, an audio output from the speaker 49, or Various effects constituted by lighting or extinguishing the decoration LED 36 are executed.

A speaker port 38 is provided in front of each speaker 49. More specifically, a speaker port 38a is provided in front of the speaker 49a located in the upper right (upper left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38b is provided in front of the speaker 49b located at the upper left (upper right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38c is provided in front of the speaker 49c located at the lower left (lower right in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine. A speaker port 38d is provided in front of the speaker 49d located in the lower right (lower left in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
Each speaker port 38 is provided with a large number of cavities so that the sound output from the speaker 49 can be appropriately output.

The decoration LED 36 is arranged so as to surround the effect display area 62 or the reel frame 64. More specifically, the decoration LED 36a mounted on the decoration LED board 41a and the decoration LED 36b mounted on the decoration LED board 41b are arranged on the upper right side of the effect display area 62. In addition, on the lower right side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36c mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41c is arranged. In addition, on the lower right side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36d mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41d is disposed. In addition, on the lower left side of the reel frame 64, a decoration LED 36e mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41e is disposed. In addition, on the lower left side of the effect display area 62, a decoration LED 36f mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41f is arranged. In addition, the decoration LED 36g mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41g and the decoration LED 36h mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41h are arranged on the upper left side of the effect display area 62.
Each decoration LED 36 may be lit in a single color or may be lit in a plurality of colors.

When a symbol combination corresponding to a winning is stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line as a result of the symbol variation game, a prescribed number of medals are awarded.
Of course, not only the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination but also the combination of symbols corresponding to the above-mentioned replay or bonus game can be stopped and displayed on the active line.

When the credit reaches the upper limit value during the execution of the payout process for the given medal, the gaming machine 10 pays out the medal corresponding to the amount exceeding the upper limit value from the medal storage case 93. Further, when the checkout button 32 is pressed, the gaming machine 10 pays out from the medal storage box 93 medals corresponding to the credit at the time of pressing.
The process of paying out medals stored in the medal storage 93 is executed by a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93. More specifically, the payout mechanism acquires medals for the number of payouts from medals stored in the medal storage 93 and discharges them from the medal payout exit 94 toward the payout medal passage 52. The medals discharged to the payout medal passage 52 are discharged to the lower plate 37 through the medal discharge port 35.

In order to prevent medals from overflowing from the medal storage case 93, a medal auxiliary storage case 95 in which a part of the medals stored in the medal storage case 93 flows down is provided on the side of the medal storage case 93. Yes.
In addition, a storage error sensor (not shown) for detecting that medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 reach a predetermined value or more is provided, and the gaming machine 10 responds to this detection by the medal storage 93. And an error prompting the user to collect medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 95 is notified. In order to notify this error, the above-described effect display area 62, the decoration LED 36, and the speaker 49 may be used.

<Electric configuration and functional configuration of gaming machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration and functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram of various modes according to the gaming machine 10.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 5, the main board 100 or the sub board 200 is illustrated as if it is a single electronic board, but it is not necessarily required to be a single electronic board. That is, the main board 100 or the sub board 200 may be realized by combining a plurality of electronic boards.

The main board 100 controls each LED and stop button LED 28 included in the status display LED board 42 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40a, causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals, A command to be output to 200 is generated. Electronic components such as CPU 101, RAM 102, or ROM 103 are mounted on the main board 100, and processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40a, etc., thereby executing various types of games. The function is realized. Here, the various sensors 40a include the above-described start lever sensor 44, stop button sensor 43a, maximum bet button sensor 45a, single bet button sensor 45b, medal passage sensor 47c, and the like.
The sub board 200 controls the decoration LED board 41, the speaker 49, the effect display device 63, and the like based on the command input from the main board 100. The sub-board 200 is also mounted with electronic components such as the CPU 201, the RAM 202, or the ROM 203, and by performing processing of data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40b, the effect processing and the menu screen are displayed. Such processing is realized. Here, the various sensors 40b include a push button sensor 45c, a cross key button sensor 46a, a determination button sensor 46b, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a display symbol determination unit 150, and a command generation unit 160. Is included.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the functional configuration realized by the sub board 200 includes a sub control unit 210, an effect display unit 220, an audio output unit 230, and an LED light emitting unit 240.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 6 are not limited to all the functional configurations included in the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200, and there may be functional components not illustrated here.

  The state control unit 110 has a function of managing the internal state controlled by the main board 100. The internal states controlled by the main board 100 include at least an operation stop mode ST1, an initial processing mode ST2, a game enable mode ST3, a game set value change mode ST4, a game disable mode ST5, and a game set value confirmation mode ST6.

  The operation stop mode ST1 is an internal state that stays when the power supply device 91 (power switch 92) is off, and can shift from all other internal states. In the operation stop mode ST1, the state control unit 110 stores necessary information in the storage area in order to reproduce the gaming state and the like when the power supply device 91 is turned off when the power supply device 91 is turned on again. Yes.

  The initial processing mode ST2 is an internal state that shifts from the operation stop mode ST1 by turning on the power supply device 91 (power switch 92). In the initial processing mode ST2, the state control unit 110 can reproduce the gaming state when the power is turned off last time based on the information held in the storage area.

  The game enabling mode ST3 shifts when the front door 20 is closed when the processing related to the initial processing mode ST2 is completed. In the game enabling mode ST3, the state control unit 110 manages the gaming state related to the game (the symbol variation game), and executes at least the following processing.

For example, the state control unit 110 monitors the opening and closing of the front door 20, and determines that the game is impossible when the front door 20 is opened during the stay in the playable mode ST3 and stops (suspends) the game. The game is shifted from the game possible mode ST3 to the game impossible mode ST5.
Although not shown in FIG. 7, the state control unit 110 also plays a game when there are no medals in the medal storage 93 or when an error (failure or processing failure) occurs in the gaming machine 10. It is determined that the game is impossible, the game is stopped, and the game possible mode ST3 is shifted to the game impossible mode ST5.

Further, the state control unit 110 stores credits and manages the increase / decrease thereof.
More specifically, when the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected, the state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credit.
Further, the state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as a prize of the prize when the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is determined to be a prize by the display symbol judgment part 150. Add to the credits you have. In this addition processing, when the stored credit reaches the upper limit value, the state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the surplus number of medals. Further, the state control unit 110 causes the medal corresponding to the stored credit to be paid out to the medal storage case 93 when pressing of the settlement button 32 is detected.

  Further, the state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED substrate 42 and the conditions for accepting a stop operation for the stop button 27 (the above-described stoppable conditions). Here, the conditions displayed on the status display LED board 42 include the number of inserted medals, the number of stored medals (credits), the number of medals earned by winning a prize, the presence / absence of replaying, and the condition for starting the symbol variation game , Medal insertion possible conditions are included.

  The state control unit 110 controls the transition from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state, or the transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state. Here, the normal gaming state refers to a gaming state where it is easier to stay than the special gaming state. The special gaming state refers to a gaming state in which it is difficult to stay as compared to the normal gaming state. The special gaming state in the present embodiment includes a bonus gaming state in which a privilege is more easily given compared to the normal gaming state.

The game impossible mode ST5 is an internal state that is shifted to when the game is impossible. As already described, when the front door 20 is opened during the stay in the game enabled mode ST3 or when no medals are left from the medal storage 93, the state control unit 110 determines that the game is not possible. In addition to this, even when the front door 20 is opened when the processing related to the initial processing mode ST2 is completed, the state control unit 110 can shift from the initial processing mode ST2 to the game impossible mode ST5. In addition, even when the operation of the setting key switch 48a is canceled during the stay of the game set value change mode ST4, the state control unit 110 can shift from the game set value change mode ST4 to the game disable mode ST5.
Although not shown in FIG. 7, at least part of the case where an error occurs in the gaming machine 10 while staying in another internal state, it may be necessary to shift to the non-gaming mode ST5. . In such a case, it is preferable that the state control unit 110 regulates the transition from the game impossible mode ST5 to the game possible mode ST3.

The game setting value change mode ST4 is an internal state in which the game setting value can be changed by the setting change device 48. The game setting value change mode ST4 transitions to the case where the front door 20 is opened and the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a when the processing related to the initial processing mode ST2 is finished.
Since the operation necessary for changing the game setting value by the setting changing device 48 has been described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

The game setting value confirmation mode ST6 is an internal state that is shifted to when the setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 48a and operated during the stay of the game impossible mode ST5. Of course, since the setting key cannot be inserted into the setting key switch 48a unless the front door 20 is opened, the front door 20 is in the open state at the time of transition from the game impossible mode ST5 to the game set value confirmation mode ST6. .
During the stay of the game setting value confirmation mode ST6, the game setting value set at that time is displayed on the setting display LED 48c, but is restricted so that the game setting value cannot be changed by the setting changing device 48.
When the operation of the setting key switch 48a is canceled during the stay of the game set value confirmation mode ST6, the state control unit 110 shifts from the game set value confirmation mode ST6 to the game impossible mode ST5.

  Further, during the stay of the game set value confirmation mode ST6, the user can select and set any one of the preset modes 1 to 4 by performing a predetermined operation. The setting of the preset mode will be described in detail later.

The internal lottery unit 120 constitutes an internal lottery means of the present invention. That is, a winning combination that can be established in the symbol variation game is drawn. More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number and refers to a lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 103 to determine which winning combination corresponds to the acquired random number.
Here, the winning combination is any one of winning, replaying, combination, or combination continuous differential device.

  The flag setting unit 130 constitutes a flag setting unit of the present invention. In other words, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 is set. The winning flag being set can be said to be that the condition device corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery by the internal lottery unit 120 is activated.

The rotation control unit 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by driving the reel motor 68. Control of the rotation control unit 140 includes a case where a symbol variation game is executed by rotating a plurality of reels 65 and a case where a symbol variation display and a stop display are controlled in a freeze effect.
Here, the freeze effect means a state in which the stop button 27 corresponding to the rotating reel 65 does not accept the player's operation even though at least one reel 65 is rotating. The symbol change display or stop display performed in the freeze effect is not a symbol change game, and the freeze effect does not directly affect the result of the symbol change game.

More specifically, the rotation control unit 140 outputs a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 so as to rotate each reel 65 at a predetermined speed during the symbol variation display execution period. The reel motor 68 is a stepping motor, and can input the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140 to rotate each reel 65 in an intermittently variable manner.
Note that the rotation angle (the number of moving frames) of the reel 65 increases in proportion to the length of the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140. Further, the rotation speed of the reel 65 increases in proportion to the frequency of the pulse signal output from the rotation control unit 140.

The display symbol determination unit 150 constitutes a display symbol determination means of the present invention. That is, the display symbol determination unit 150 is applicable when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game corresponds to one of the winning combinations based on the winning flag set by the flag setting unit 130. Determine the winning combination.
Here, winning combination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 is stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of the symbol variation game. The effective line according to the present embodiment differs depending on the number of medals used in the symbol variation game. Note that the number of medals used in the symbol variation game is also referred to as a prescribed number.
For example, when the specified number is one, the effective line is only the line L2. When the specified number is two, there are three effective lines, line L1, line L2, and line L3. When the specified number is three, there are five effective lines L1 to L5.

  The command generator 160 generates a command to be transmitted from the main board 100 to the sub board 200. The command generated by the command generation unit 160 includes conditions for determining each effect executed by the sub board 200.

The sub control unit 210 constitutes an effect control unit of the present invention, and controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on a command transmitted from the main board 100.
The effect display unit 220 has a function of controlling the effect display device 63, and causes the effect display device 63 to execute an effect based on display output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.
The audio output unit 230 has a function of controlling the speaker 49, and causes the speaker 49 to execute an effect by audio output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.
The LED light emitting unit 240 has a function of controlling the LEDs mounted on the decorative LED board 41, and causes the LED to execute an effect based on the light emission output in conjunction with the symbol variation game executed by the main board 100.
That is, the gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of control elements (effect display device 63, speaker 49, and decorative LED board 41) of different types, and the sub control unit 210 can operate the plurality of control elements. Here, “a plurality of control elements of different types” refers to objects that are controlled by the effect control means and whose operation can be recognized by the player. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 63, the speaker 49, and the decoration LED substrate 41 are illustrated as control elements, but the gaming machine 10 further includes a decoration movable body (production effect) or the like as a control element of a different type. May be.

In addition, the sub control unit 210 performs the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED emission according to the detection signals input from the various sensors 40b (the push button sensor 45c, the cross key button sensor 46a, and the determination button sensor 46b). The unit 240 can be controlled.
More specifically, when the sub control unit 210 receives detection signals from the various sensors 40b during execution of a part of the effect or display of the menu screen, the sub control unit 210 works on the effect display unit 220 and relates to the effect display area 62. The display is changed, the sound output unit 230 is operated to output a sound effect from the speaker 49, the LED light emitting unit 240 is operated to cause the decoration LED 36 mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41 to emit light with a special light emission pattern, etc. it can.

<About the preset mode settings>
Next, a preset mode set by the preset unit 111 and a setting method thereof will be described with reference to FIG. However, the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above or the internal state illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the display screen (display screen DR1) displayed in the effect display area 62 in the game setting value confirmation mode ST6.

The display screen DR1 is a menu screen for clearly indicating to the user an operation related to the function of setting the preset mode, that is, the function of the preset unit 111.
The display screen DR1 is displayed in the effect display area 62 during the stay in the game set value confirmation mode ST6. Note that a predetermined operation may be required to display the display screen DR1, or may be automatically displayed when the game setting value confirmation mode ST6 is entered.

The preset mode according to the present embodiment is classified into the following four types as shown in FIG.
Note that “BB” shown in FIG. 8 is a gaming state in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the first type special accessory is operating, and is referred to as a big bonus game in the following description.

The preset mode 1 is an internal state in which a normal sound effect (hereinafter referred to as a normal sound in the following description and FIG. 8) is output from the speaker 49 in all the big bonus games that operate during the stay.
In other words, if the pre-setting mode 1 is set and a winning combination that triggers a big bonus game is established for the symbol variation game that is executed after the setting of one game setting value, No special sound is output regardless of the number of times the winning combination is established after setting the game setting value.

The pre-set mode 2 is a special sound effect that is different from the normal sound in the big bonus game that is activated first after the setting of one game setting value among the big bonus games that are activated during the stay (the following explanation and figure). 8 is an internal state in which a special sound is output from the speaker 49 and a normal sound is output from the speaker 49 in the big bonus game that is operated thereafter.
In other words, if the pre-setting mode 2 is set and a winning combination that triggers a big bonus game is established for the symbol variation game that is executed after one game setting value is set, A special sound is output if the number of times that the winning combination is established after the setting of one game setting value is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). If the established number exceeds the predetermined number, no special sound is output.

In the preset mode 3, a lottery is performed at all times during the operation of the big bonus game that operates during the stay, a normal sound is output from the speaker 49 with a probability of 9/10, and a special sound is output with a probability of 1/10. Is an internal state output from
In other words, if the pre-setting mode 3 is set and a winning combination that triggers a big bonus game is established for the symbol variation game that is executed after one game setting value is set, Regardless of the number of times that the winning combination is established after setting the game setting value, the special sound is output with a predetermined probability (1/10 in this embodiment).

In the preset mode 4, a special sound is output from the speaker 49 in the big bonus game that is activated first after setting the game setting value in one time among the big bonus games that are activated during the stay, and the big bonus games thereafter In the internal state, a lottery is performed at the time of operation, and a normal sound is output from the speaker 49 with a probability of 9/10, and a special sound is output from the speaker 49 with a probability of 1/10.
In other words, if the pre-setting mode 4 is set and a winning combination that triggers a big bonus game is established for the symbol variation game that is executed after the setting of one game setting value, A special sound is output if the number of times that the winning combination is established after the setting of one game setting value is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). If the established number exceeds the predetermined number, a special sound is output with a predetermined probability (1/10 in this embodiment).

The operation performed by the user to select one of the four types of preset modes is as follows.
First, as shown in the balloon BA1, the up and down of the cross key button 24a is pressed to switch the selected preset mode. The preset mode selected here is a preset mode in which the marker MK1 is superimposed and displayed. Since the marker MK1 is a transmissive display, even if the marker MK1 is displayed superimposed on the preset mode, the user can visually recognize the display related to the preset mode.
Next, as shown in the balloon BA2, the determination button 24b is pressed to confirm the selected preset mode. The preset mode determined by this operation becomes the preset mode set by the preset unit 111.
The operation method described here is a specific example of the selection operation in the preset mode, and the mode of the selection operation is not particularly limited.
In addition, in order to execute the above-described four types of preset mode, the state control unit 110 counts the number of times that a winning combination (specific winning combination) that triggers a big bonus game after the setting of one game setting value is established. It is monitored whether or not the counted number is equal to or less than a predetermined number. In addition, the number of times counted by the state control unit 110 is cleared by setting a game setting value, and is maintained even when straddling a day (even when business hours are over).

When the player recognizes that the preset mode 2 according to the present embodiment is set, a special sound is output from the speaker 49 when the big bonus game is activated, and the player receives the big bonus. It can be identified that the game set value has been set before the game is activated.
That is, the special sound output from the speaker 49 when the big bonus game is activated is a behavior that the player can identify, and suggests that the game setting value has been set once. Since it is possible, it corresponds to a specific behavior according to the present invention.

  A specific example in which a player identifies whether or not a game setting value is set in a hall (game room) in which the gaming machine 10 in which the preset mode 2 is set is operated will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of timing at which the gaming machine 10 exhibits a specific behavior (output timing of special sound).

In halls that are operating using the gaming machine 10, the user sets game setting values during non-business hours (non-business hours), and the user does not change the game setting values during business hours. It is common.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the game setting value is set (g) during the non-business hours (a) on the first day, and the game setting value (ch) is set during the non-business hours (c) on the third day. It represents the case where it is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, no other game setting values are set during the period between the game setting value setting (G) and the game setting value setting (H). That is, the game setting value setting (G) is one game setting value setting, and the game setting value setting (H) is the next game setting value setting.

In the big bonus game (re) that was first activated during the business hours (d) on the first day, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment outputs a special sound from the speaker 49. This is because it is a big bonus game that was first activated based on the game setting value setting (G).
At this time, the player counts the number of big bonus games, and the first big bonus during business hours (d) is displayed by a counter (not shown) that displays the number of counted big bonus games so that the player can visually recognize it. It can be recognized that it is a game. Note that the counter may be provided in the gaming machine 10 or attached to the gaming machine 10 as an external facility (hall island facility) different from the gaming machine 10. Also good. Also, this counter generally clears the count when it crosses a day (next business day). Since the counter counts the number of big bonus games that were activated during business hours, the number displayed on the counter is the number of big bonus games that were activated after the game setting value was set (specific winning combination) Does not necessarily match).
In addition, since a special sound is output in the first big bonus game during business hours (d), a player who recognizes that the preset mode 2 is set can set a game during non-business hours (b). It can be determined that the value has been set (g).

On the other hand, in the big bonus game (nu) first activated during the business hours (e) on the second day, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment outputs a normal sound from the speaker 49. This is because the game is not the big bonus game that was first activated based on the game setting value setting (g).
At this time, the player can recognize that it is the first big bonus game in business hours (e) by the above counter. In addition, since the normal sound is output in the first big bonus game during the business hours (e), the player who recognizes that the preset mode 2 is set can play the game during the non-business hours (b). It can be determined that the value is not set.

  Thus, based on the number of big bonus games that can be confirmed by the player (the number of big bonus games displayed on the counter) and whether or not special sounds are output, the player can set the game during non-business hours. Whether or not a value is set can be determined. Since this determination is useful for the player, the player can be motivated to operate the gaming machine 10 at least until the first big bonus game.

  On the other hand, if the player does not recognize the preset mode that has been set, even if a special sound is output in the big bonus game that operates when the count of the counter is the first time, It cannot be said that game setting values are set for business hours. This is because the preset mode that is set may be the preset mode 3 or the preset mode 4.

Note that, as in this embodiment, when a special sound is output from the speaker 49 during the operation of the big bonus game is treated as a specific behavior, and the operation of the big bonus game is treated as the establishment of a predetermined condition according to the present invention The preset modes 2 to 4 correspond to a first mode that can exhibit a specific behavior when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the preset mode 1 is a second mode that does not exhibit a specific behavior even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. Equivalent to.
Moreover, what has been described here can be restated as follows. That is, when the first mode is set during the game period and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub supervising unit 210 transmits at least one control element among the plurality of control elements as a special sound (one Actuate in the actuating mode) to show a specific behavior. In addition, the sub supervising unit 210 is a normal sound (another operation mode different from one operation mode) when the second mode is set during the game period and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Actuate the control elements. Here, the one control element includes a speaker 49 (sound output means) that outputs sound when activated.

  As described above, the preset mode corresponding to the first mode is preset mode 2 to 4 in this embodiment, and is further divided into a plurality of types. When the preset mode 2 to 4 (first mode) is set and a specific behavior is performed, the game setting value is set once. The accuracy that can be identified by the person is different in each of the preset modes 2-4. That is, the accuracy varies depending on the type of the first mode that is set.

For example, when the player recognizes that the preset mode 2 is set, a special sound is output from the speaker 49 when the first big bonus game is activated, and the big bonus game is It is possible to reliably identify that the game set value has been set before the operation (non-business hours of the hall). In other words, the probability (reliability) that the player can identify that the game setting value has been set by the output of the special sound (specific behavior) in this case is 100%.
Further, since the preset mode 3 is a mode in which a special sound is output with a predetermined probability (10%) when the big bonus game is activated, it is assumed that the player recognizes that the preset mode 3 is set. However, it is difficult to identify that the game set value has been set before the first big bonus game is activated (the non-business hours of the hall). In other words, the probability that the player can identify that the game setting value has been set by the output of the special sound in this case is equal to the predetermined probability.
Further, when the player recognizes that the preset mode 4 is set, a special sound is output from the speaker 49 when the first big bonus game is activated, as in the preset mode 2. Thus, it can be reliably identified that the game set value has been set before the operation of the big bonus game (the non-business hours of the hall). In other words, the probability (reliability) that the player can identify that the game setting value has been set by the output of the special sound (specific behavior) in this case is also 100%.
As described above, the preset modes 1 to 4 according to the present embodiment have different probabilities of outputting special sounds even in the same situation. That is, the number of times that a specific winning combination is established after the setting of one game setting value when a specific winning combination is established for the symbol variation game executed after the setting of one game setting value. Is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the probability of showing a specific behavior differs depending on the type of preset mode that is set.

On the other hand, if the player does not recognize the preset mode that has been set and a special sound is output from the speaker 49 when the first big bonus game is activated, the operation of the big bonus game is It is difficult for the player to immediately identify that the game setting value has been set before (the non-business hours of the hall).
However, even in such a case, since the number of times that the normal sound is output in the subsequent operation of the big bonus game increases, the pre-set mode that is set strengthens the premise that the preset mode 2 is set, The player can deepen confidence that the game set value has been set before the first big bonus game is activated (non-business hours of the hall).
On the other hand, if a special sound is output even once in the subsequent operation of the big bonus game, there is no possibility that the preset mode set is the preset mode 2, and the preset mode 3 or preset mode 4 One of them. In this situation, it is difficult to determine which pre-set mode is, and the game setting value is also set before the first big bonus game is activated (the non-business hours of the hall). Are difficult to identify.

  As described above, the probability (reliability) that the player can identify that the game setting value has been set is different in each situation. As a result, the player can enjoy guessing that the game setting value has been set, and the user can operate the gaming machine 10 strategically.

The pre-setting mode 2 and the pre-setting mode 4 can be paraphrased as follows. That is, these pre-setting modes are for a case where a specific winning combination is established for a symbol variation game executed after one game setting value is set, and after one game setting value is set. This is an internal state in which a specific behavior can be exhibited when the number of times that the specific winning combination is established is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment).
Here, the specific winning combination is any of the winning combinations that can be drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 and is a specific winning combination determined in advance. In the example of this embodiment, the special winning combination is an opportunity for the state control unit 110 (privilege grant means) to shift to a special game state (big bonus game) different from the normal game state as a privilege corresponding to the establishment of the special winning combination. It will be.
In this way, since a specific behavior can be shown in a period in which the number of times that a specific winning combination has been established is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times after the user sets one game setting value, As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine 10 can be increased.

<Main flow related to game progress>
Next, a main flow relating to game progression in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing a main flow relating to game progression in the present embodiment.
The main board 100 executes the symbol variation game once while performing a series of processing from step S102 to step S146 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and repeatedly executes the symbol variation game. Can be executed repeatedly.
Each process illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 is a specific example, and processes other than the processes listed here may be performed by the main board 100. Further, at least a part of the series of processes shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 may not be executed by the main board 100.

First, the state control unit 110 executes a game start process that is a process required in advance to start the next symbol variation game (step S102).
The game start process according to the present embodiment includes the following process, for example.
(I) Processing for storing various data related to the previous symbol variation game.
(Ii) A process of clearing data indicating symbols stopped and displayed in the previous symbol variation game.
(Iii) A process of acquiring the game setting value set at that time.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 executes a medal acceptance start process which is a preparation process for placing a medal on the next symbol variation game (step S104).
The medal acceptance start process according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following process.
(I) Processing for operating the medal blocker 47b.
(Ii) A process of multiplying the next symbol variation game with the same number of medals as the medal that has been performed on the symbol variation game when the replay is activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game.

Subsequently, when the re-game is not activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game (NO in step S106), the state control unit 110 relates to the medal performed based on the detected operation or the state of the gaming machine 10. A medal management process, which is a process, is executed (step S108).
Further, when the re-game is activated as a result of the previous symbol variation game (YES in step S106), the process proceeds to step S110 described later without executing the process in step S108.
The medal management process according to the present embodiment includes the following process, for example.
(I) A process of checking that the inserted medal has normally passed through the inserted medal passage 51 when it is detected that a medal has been inserted from the insertion slot 31.
(Ii) A process of multiplying the next symbol variation game with a medal confirmed to have passed normally by the process described in (i). Alternatively, when the number of medals for the next symbol variation game has already reached the upper limit (three), the number corresponding to medals confirmed to have passed normally is added to the number of credits.
(Iii) If the number of medals for the next symbol variation game has already reached the upper limit and the number of credits has also reached the upper limit (50 cards), the medal passage in the inserted medal passage 51 is prevented. Processing to inhibit the medal blocker 47b.
(Iv) A process of subtracting the number of medals corresponding to the pressed bet button 23 from the number of credits and multiplying the reduced number of medals by the next symbol variation game when the pressing of the bet button 23 is detected.
(V) Processing for paying out a medal when it is detected that the settlement button 32 is pressed and there is a medal that can be settled.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 executes a reel rotation start check that is a process for checking whether or not a condition for accepting a start operation on the start lever 26, that is, a startable condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. (Step S110).
For example, the following items are included in the symbol changeable game start conditions checked in the reel rotation start check according to the present embodiment.
(I) The number of medals necessary for starting the symbol variation game (specified number) has already been multiplied.
(Ii) None of the stop buttons 27 are operated.
(Iii) The start lever sensor 44 is operating normally.

If it is confirmed by the check in step S110 that the start condition for the symbol variation game is satisfied, the state control unit 110 waits for detection by the start lever sensor 44 with the game start display LED 25e lit. (NO in step S112).
Note that, while waiting for detection by the start lever sensor 44, the state control unit 110 repeats the processing from step S106 to step S110 described above.

Subsequently, when the operation of the start lever 26 is detected by the start lever sensor 44 (YES in step S112), the internal lottery unit 120 executes an internal lottery using the lottery table related to the winning combination (step S114), and wins. If it is a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination or not winning, a non-winning flag is set (step S116).
Note that the winning combination that can be drawn in the internal lottery according to the present embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG. 8, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Subsequently, the rotation control unit 140 starts the rotation of the plurality of reels 65 (reel 65L, reel 65C, reel 65R) by driving the reel motor 68 (step S118). If the above-described wait time has not elapsed at the timing of processing in step S118, the rotation control unit 140 waits for the elapse of the wait time to start the rotation of the plurality of reels 65.

In addition, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether the symbol number value being passed detected by the reel sensor 66 (reel sensor 66L, reel sensor 66C, reel sensor 66R) during rotation of the reel 65 is normal. A reel rotation error check, which is a process for monitoring whether there is an abnormality, is executed (step S120).
If it is determined in step S120 that the value of the detected symbol number being passed is abnormal for any of the plurality of reels 65 (YES in step S122), the rotation control unit 140 determines that it is abnormal. The process of step S118 is performed again on the reel 65 that has been processed. This process is also referred to as reel restart.
If it is determined in step S120 that the value of the detected symbol number being passed is normal for any of the plurality of reels 65 (NO in step S122), the reels are not restarted. Move on to the next process.

Further, the rotation control unit 140 monitors whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed. While not reaching the predetermined speed (NO in step S124), the above-described steps are performed. The processing of S120 and step S122 is repeated.
Then, after the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 reach the predetermined speed (YES in Step S124), the rotation control unit 140 starts measuring the rotation time related to the reels 65 (Step S126). Then, the rotation control unit 140 performs a reel stop acceptance check that is a process for checking whether or not there is a request (stop request) for stopping the rotation of the reel 65 (step S128).
The reel stop acceptance check according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the following processing.
(I) When the stop button sensor 43a detects the operation of the stop button 27 (stop button 27a, stop button 27b, stop button 27c), a stop request to the reel 65 corresponding to the operated stop button 27 is sent to the state control unit. Processing that the rotation control unit 140 receives from 110. Note that the process (i) is also referred to as “reel normal stop reception”.
(Ii) A timer for reel rotation is set based on any timing after the rotation of the reel 65 is started, for example, the timing at which the determination in step S124 is affirmed, and the time measured by the timer is predetermined. Processing in which the rotation control unit 140 accepts a stop request to the reel 65 where the stop button 27 is not operated when the time is exceeded. The process (ii) is also referred to as automatic reel stop reception.

If the rotation control unit 140 receives a stop request in step S128 (YES in step S130), that is, if either the automatic stop request reception in step S220 or the manual stop request reception in step S242 is executed, The dynamic control unit 140 executes symbol combination control that is a process of determining a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the reel frame 64 as a result of the symbol variation game (step S132).
If the rotation control unit 140 has not received a stop request in step S128 (NO in step S130), the process proceeds to the next process without executing the symbol combination control.

The symbol combination control according to the present embodiment includes the following processing, for example.
(I) The symbol number of the symbol passing the reference position at the time when the stop request is received is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 as the symbol number at the time of stop reception.
(Ii) When the normal stop reception is executed in step S128, the rotation control unit 140 receives the winning flag or the non-winning flag set in step S116, and the stop reception stored in the process of (i). Based on the symbol number, either the symbol indicated by the symbol number at the time of stop reception or the symbol within the range of four frames in the rotation direction from the symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position.
(Iii) When the automatic stop acceptance is executed in step S128, the rotation control unit 140 causes the winning combination to be unsuccessful (lost) regardless of the winning flag or the non-winning flag set in step S116. In addition, either the symbol indicated by the symbol number at the time of stop reception stored in the process (i) or the symbol within the range of four frames in the rotation direction from the symbol is determined as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position. The process (iii) is also referred to as kicking control.
(Iv) The rotation control unit 140 stops the symbol determined as in (ii) or (iii) at the reference position.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 executes a stop display output process that is a process of outputting a command including an effect request accompanying the stop of the reel 65 in step S132 to the sub control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. (Step S134).
Note that the command output in step S134 does not have to be executed every time it is processed, and it is sufficient if it is executed when the state control unit 110 determines that the effect is to be executed.

If all the reels 65 are not stopped when the stop display output process is completed (NO in step S136), the process proceeds to step S120 again, and the processes from step S120 to step S134 are repeated.
When all the reels 65 are stopped when the stop display output process is completed (YES in step S136), a determination process by the display symbol determination unit 150 is performed (step S138).

In step S138, when the display symbol determination unit 150 determines that the winning is achieved, the winning is established, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded as a privilege corresponding to the winning (step S140).
In principle, the medals awarded in step S140 are stored and stored in the number of credits. However, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit, the state control unit 110 controls a payout mechanism (not shown) built in the medal storage 93 to obtain medals corresponding to the number exceeding the credit number, The token is discharged from the medal storage 93 to the medal discharge port 35.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 receives a command including a request relating to an effect accompanying the stoppage of all the reels 65, that is, an effect executed during an interval period between the current symbol variation game and the next symbol variation game. The all reels stop display output process, which is a process to be output to the sub control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160, is executed (step S142).
The effects requested in step S142 include, for example, a bonus start effect that is executed when the game is shifted to a bonus game with a bonus symbol stop display.
Note that the command output in step S142 does not need to be executed every time it is processed, and it is sufficient if it is executed when the state control unit 110 determines that an effect is to be executed.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 performs an overflow check, which is a process of checking a storage error sensor (not shown) provided in the medal storage 93 or the medal auxiliary storage 95 (step S144).
In step S144, when it is confirmed that the storage error sensor has detected an abnormality, the state control unit 110 outputs a command including an error display request to the sub control unit 210 via the command generation unit 160. To do. In addition, the sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220 to display an error display on the effect display device 63, and controls the audio output unit 230 to output an error sound from the speaker 49.

Subsequently, the state control unit 110 executes a game end check that is a process related to the end of the symbol variation game (step S146), and the series of processes shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 ends.
For example, the following items are included in the check target in the game end check according to the present embodiment.
(I) End the re-game operation.
(Ii) End the bonus game.

<Modification of the present invention>
Although the present invention has been described so far in accordance with the embodiments described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Various modifications, improvements, etc. are also included.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific behavior that can indicate the presence or absence of the setting process of the game setting value has been described as an example in which the sound effect output when the big bonus game is activated is a special sound. The specific behavior according to is not limited to this example.
For example, there are two betting sounds that are output when a medal is inserted, payout sounds that are output when a medal is paid out, a start sound that is output when a symbol variation game is started, a replay sound that is output when a replay is activated, and a bonus game. The present invention may be implemented in such a manner that the sound effect such as a tempering sound output when the reels 65 are aligned is a special sound.
Alternatively, the present invention may be implemented in such a manner that the effect images (including still images and moving images) displayed in the effect display area 62 are special images. Here, the effect image includes, for example, a bonus game confirmation screen, a video played during the freeze effect, an ART (assist replay time) initial game number notification screen, an ART additional game number notification screen, and the like. included.
Or, the decorative LED 36 emits light in a special manner, the specific decorative movable body (production effect) operates, the rotation of the reel 65 is special, etc. in a specific behavior. The invention may be practiced.
Or although a production | presentation aspect is normal, it may be implemented in the aspect which is a specific behavior that the execution order becomes special. Specifically, if it is normal, the performance that is executed in the order of i → ro → c → ... becomes i → ha → ro → ... (a mode in which the law of the normal execution order is broken) It may be a specific behavior that it becomes a.fwdarw.2.fwdarw..fwdarw..fwdarw. (A mode in which special effects are mixed in a normal effect).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the establishment of the predetermined condition that triggers the specific behavior has been described as the establishment of the specific winning combination, but this is one specific example, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited thereto. Not limited. For example, establishment of a predetermined condition that triggers a specific behavior may be a setting of a winning flag corresponding to a specific winning combination, or both establishment of a specific winning combination and setting of a winning flag corresponding to a specific winning combination Alternatively, a predetermined number of symbol variation games may be played after setting one game setting value.
In the above-described embodiment, the winning combination that triggers the big bonus game is given as a specific example of the specific winning combination. However, the specific winning combination is not limited to this example. For example, the special winning combination may be a winning combination that triggers a special feature, or a winning combination that triggers a continuous action device (so-called challenge bonus) related to a second type special feature. Also good. Alternatively, the specific winning combination may be a winning combination that triggers a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as AT (assist time), RT (replay time), or ART.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a specific winning combination is established or a winning flag corresponding to a specific winning combination is set for a symbol variation game executed after one game setting value is set, A gaming machine has been described that can exhibit a specific behavior if the number of times that the specific winning combination has been established after the setting of the game setting value or the number of times that the winning flag is set is equal to or less than a predetermined number. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the predetermined number of times is one has been described. However, the predetermined number of times may be two or more.

Here, a modified example in which the establishment of a predetermined condition that triggers a specific behavior is the setting of a winning flag corresponding to a specific winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display screen (display screen DR2) displayed in the effect display area 62 according to the modification.
The display screen DR2 is a menu screen for clearly showing the user operations related to the function of the pre-setting unit 111. Since the role of the marker MK2 shown on the display screen DR2 and the operation method related to the marker MK2 are the same as those of the marker MK1 on the display screen DR1, detailed description thereof is omitted here. The operation methods shown in the balloon BA3 and the balloon BA4 shown on the display screen DR2 are the same as the operation methods shown in the balloon BA1 and the balloon BA2 on the display screen DR1, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.

The preset mode according to this modification is classified into the following four types as shown in FIG.
It should be noted that “BB” shown in FIG. 12 is a big bonus game like “BB” shown in FIG. Also, the big bonus game confirmation screen is a screen including content that clearly indicates to the player that the winning flag relating to the operation of the big bonus game is set. That is, the big bonus game confirmation screen can be displayed when a winning flag relating to the operation of the big bonus game is set.

The preset mode A is an internal state in which a normal effect image (denoted as a normal image in the following description and FIG. 12) is displayed in the effect display area 62 on the confirmation screens of all big bonus games that operate during the stay. It is.
In other words, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination that triggers the big bonus game is set for the symbol variation game that is set in the preset mode A and is executed after the game setting value is set once. In such a case, the special image is not displayed regardless of the number of times the winning flag is set after setting the game setting value once.

The pre-set mode B is a special effect image (referred to below) that is different from the normal image on the final screen of the big bonus game that is activated first after setting the game setting value of one time among the big bonus games that are activated during the stay. In the description and FIG. 12, this is an internal state in which a special image) is displayed in the effect display area 62 and a normal image is displayed in the effect display area 62 on the final screen of the big bonus game that operates thereafter.
In other words, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination that triggers the big bonus game is set for the symbol variation game that is set in the preset mode B and is executed after setting the game setting value for one time. If the number of times that the winning flag is set after the setting of one game setting value is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment), a special image is displayed and one game setting value is displayed. If the number of times the winning flag is set exceeds the predetermined number after the setting of, the special image is not displayed.

In the preset mode C, a lottery is performed in all of the confirmation screens of the big bonus game that operates during the stay, a normal image is displayed in the effect display area 62 with a probability of 9/10, and a special with a probability of 1/10. This is an internal state in which an image is displayed in the effect display area 62.
In other words, the pre-set mode C is set, and the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination that triggers the big bonus game is set for the symbol variation game executed after setting the game setting value for one time. If it is, the special image is displayed with a predetermined probability (1/10 in the present embodiment) regardless of the number of times the winning flag is set after setting the game setting value once.

In the preset mode D, a special image is displayed in the effect display area 62 on the confirmation screen of the big bonus game that operates first after setting the game setting value of one time among the big bonus games that operate during the stay. In the internal state in which a lottery is performed during the subsequent display of the big bonus game confirmation screen, a normal image is displayed in the effect display area 62 with a probability of 9/10, and a special image is displayed in the effect display area 62 with a probability of 1/10. is there.
In other words, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination that triggers the big bonus game is set for the symbol variation game that has been set in the preset mode D and is executed after the game setting value is set once. If the number of times that the winning flag is set after the setting of one game setting value is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times (one time in the present embodiment), a special image is displayed and one game setting value is displayed. If the number of times that the winning flag is set exceeds the predetermined number after the setting of, the special image is displayed with a predetermined probability (1/10 in this embodiment).

When the player recognizes that the preset mode B according to this modification is set, a special image is displayed in the effect display area 62 at the time of the first big bonus game confirmation screen. The player can identify that the game set value has been set before the winning flag related to the big bonus game is set (before the opening hours of the hall).
On the other hand, if the player does not recognize the pre-set mode that has been set, even if a special image is displayed on the first big bonus game confirmation screen, the game setting value will be displayed during the non-business hours of that hole. Not necessarily set. This is because the preset mode that has been set may be the preset mode C or the preset mode D.
That is, when the big bonus game confirmation screen is displayed, the special image displayed in the effect display area 62 is a behavior that the player can identify, and that the game setting value has been set once. Therefore, it corresponds to the specific behavior according to the present invention.

When the special image is displayed in the effect display area 62 when the big bonus game is confirmed, it is treated as a specific behavior, and the setting of the winning flag related to the big bonus game is treated as the establishment of the predetermined condition according to the present invention. The setting modes B to D correspond to a first mode that can exhibit a specific behavior when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the preset mode A corresponds to a second mode that does not exhibit a specific behavior even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. .
Moreover, what has been described here can be restated as follows. That is, the sub supervision unit 210 displays a special image on at least one control element among the plurality of control elements when the first mode is set during the game period and a predetermined condition is satisfied ( Act in one mode of operation) to show a specific behavior. Further, the sub supervision unit 210 displays a normal image on one control element when the second mode is set during the game period and a predetermined condition is satisfied (different from one operation mode). Act in other modes of operation). Here, the one control element includes an effect display device 63 (display output means) that displays an effect image when activated.

Moreover, the preset mode B and the preset mode D can be paraphrased as follows. That is, when the winning flag corresponding to the specific winning combination is set for the symbol variation game executed after the setting of one game setting value, and after the setting of the game setting value for one time A specific behavior can be shown when the number of times the winning flag is set is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times (one in this modification).
As described above, since the user sets a single game setting value and the number of times the winning flag corresponding to the specific winning combination is set is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times, the specific behavior can be shown. As a result, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine 10.

In the above-described embodiment and the modification described with reference to FIG. 12, the gaming machine 10 that can indicate to the player that the game setting value has been set once by showing a specific behavior. explained. Instead, the feature of the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that can suggest a game setting value set in one game setting value setting to a player by showing a specific behavior. May be.
In other words, the gaming machine according to this modified example shows a specific behavior that the player can identify in the game period after the setting of one game setting value and before the setting of the next game setting value. The game setting value set in one game setting value can be suggested to the player. When the first mode, which is one of the preset modes in the gaming period, is set, the gaming machine exhibits a specific behavior when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and is different from the first mode in the gaming period. When the second mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set, a specific behavior is not exhibited even if a predetermined condition is satisfied.
With this feature, the user can arbitrarily determine whether a specific behavior that can suggest a game set value is allowed or restricted during the game period. Therefore, the user can strategically operate the gaming machine.
Here, the game setting value that may be suggested by a specific behavior may be a quantitative indication of the game setting value itself, or a qualitative indication of the level of the game setting value.

  In the above description of the embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption of the functional configuration illustrated in each drawing, but each component of the present invention may be formed so as to realize the function. Therefore, each component of the gaming machine of the present invention does not have to be individually independent, but a plurality of components are formed as one member, and one component is formed of a plurality of members. That a certain component is a part of another component, a part of a certain component overlaps a part of another component, and the like.

  A plurality of flowcharts are used in the description of the above embodiment. These flowcharts include a plurality of steps described in order. However, the description order does not limit the order and timing of executing the plurality of steps to the one mode illustrated. For this reason, when carrying out the present invention, the order of the plurality of steps can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and even if some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of steps overlap each other. Good.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) Game execution means that can execute a symbol variation game based on a player's operation during a game period, privilege grant means that can grant a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game, and execution of the symbol variation game A game setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game setting values that differ in the ease of granting the benefit by the benefit granting means based on a user operation during a non-game period in which the game is restricted; and the non-game Pre-setting means for setting any one of a plurality of pre-setting modes based on a user operation during a period, and after setting the game setting value one time before setting the next game setting value In the game period, it is possible to indicate to the player that the one game setting value has been set by showing a specific behavior that the player can identify, When the first mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set in the game period, the specific behavior is exhibited when a predetermined condition is met, and the game mode is different from the first mode. A gaming machine that does not exhibit the specific behavior even when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second mode, which is one of the pre-article setting modes, is set.
(2) an internal lottery means for drawing a winning combination that can be established in the symbol variation game, a flag setting unit for setting a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination selected by the internal lottery means, and the flag setting unit. Based on the set winning flag, when the combination of symbols stopped as a result of the symbol variation game corresponds to one of the winning combinations, the display symbol determination for determining whether the winning combination is established The gaming machine according to (1), wherein at least one of establishment of a specific winning combination or setting of the winning flag corresponding to the specific winning combination is satisfied of the predetermined condition.
(3) A plurality of control elements of different types, and an effect control means capable of operating the plurality of control elements, wherein the effect control means is when the first mode is set during the game period. And when the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least one control element of the plurality of control elements is operated in one operation mode to show the specific behavior, and the second mode is set during the game period. (1) or (2), wherein when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the one control element is operated in another operation mode different from the one operation mode. Game machines.
(4) When the specific winning combination is established for the symbol variation game executed after the setting of the one game setting value, and after the setting of the one game setting value, the specifying The gaming machine according to (3) subordinate to (2) or (2), which can exhibit the specific behavior when the number of winning combinations is not more than a predetermined number of times.
(5) When the winning flag corresponding to the specific winning combination is set for the symbol variation game executed after the setting of the one game setting value, and the one game (3) subordinate to (2) or (2), which can exhibit the specific behavior when the number of times the winning flag is set after setting the set value is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times Game machines.
(6) The preset mode corresponding to the first mode is further divided into a plurality of types, the first mode is set, and the specific behavior is performed. In this case, the probability that the player can identify that the one-time game setting value has been set differs depending on the type of the first mode that is set, and any one of (1) to (5) The gaming machine according to the item.
(7) Game execution means that can execute a symbol variation game based on a player's operation during a game period, privilege grant means that can grant a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game, and execution of the symbol variation game A game setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game setting values that differ in the ease of granting the benefit by the benefit granting means based on a user operation during a non-game period in which the game is restricted; and the non-game Pre-setting means for setting any one of a plurality of pre-setting modes based on a user operation during a period, and after setting the game setting value one time before setting the next game setting value In the game period, the game setting value set in the one-time setting of the game setting value is indicated to the player by showing a specific behavior that can be identified by the player. When the first mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set during the game period, the specific behavior is exhibited when a predetermined condition is met, and the first mode is displayed during the game period. A gaming machine that does not exhibit the specific behavior even when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second mode that is one of the preset modes different from the one mode is set.

Furthermore, this embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(A) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the privilege granting unit shifts to a special game state different from the normal game state as the privilege corresponding to the establishment of a specific winning combination.
(B) The gaming machine according to (3), wherein the one control element includes a sound output unit that outputs a sound when activated.

10 gaming machine 20 front door 21 upper panel 22 lower panel 23 bet button 23a maximum bet button 23b single bet button 24 menu selection button 24a cross key button 24b decision button 25 status display LED
25a Inserted number display LED
25b Stored number display LED
25c Acquisition number display LED
25d Re-play indicator LED
25e Game start display LED
25f Possible to display LED
26 Start lever 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) Stop button 28 Stop button LED
31 Medal slot 32 Checkout button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal outlet 36 (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36g, 36h) Decoration LED
37 Lower plate 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Speaker openings 40a, 40b Various sensors 41 (41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41g, 41h) Decoration LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 43a Stop button sensor 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button substrate 45a Maximum bet button sensor 45b Single bet button sensor 45c Push button sensor 46 Menu selection button substrate 46a Cross key button sensor 46b Determination button sensor 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector main body 47b Medal Blocker 47c Medal passage sensor 48 Setting change device 48a Setting key switch 48b Setting change switch 48c Setting display LED
48d Setting key cover 49 (49a, 49b, 49c, 49d) Speaker 51 Inserted medal passage 52 Payout medal passage 53 Return medal passage 54 Stored medal passage 60 Game machine main body 62 Effect display area 63 Effect display device 64 Reel frame 65 (65L) , 65C, 65R) Reel 66 (66L, 66C, 66R) Reel sensor 67 (67L, 67C, 67R) Reel illumination board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply unit 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout port 95 Medal assistance Storage 96 Hinge part 96a Upper hinge part 96b Middle hinge part 96c Lower hinge part 100 Main board 101, 201 CPU
102, 202 RAM
103, 203 ROM
110 State control unit 111 Pre-setting unit 120 Internal lottery unit 130 Flag setting unit 140 Rotation control unit 150 Display symbol determination unit 160 Command generation unit 200 Sub board 210 Sub control unit 220 Production display unit 230 Audio output unit 240 LED light emitting unit L1 -L5 Line DR1, DR2 Display screen MK1, MK2 Markers BA1-BA4 Balloon

Claims (2)

When the front door and the first key are inserted and unlocked, the front lock can be opened, and when the front door is opened, the second key is inserted and operated. A gaming machine comprising a second lock provided in a possible position,
State management means for shifting from a plurality of internal states to one internal state;
A game execution means capable of executing a symbol variation game based on a player's operation in the first internal state;
Privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game;
Based on the user's operation in the second internal state, which is one of the internal states in which the execution of the symbol variation game is restricted, a plurality of game setting values that differ in the ease of granting the privilege by the privilege granting means A game setting means for setting any one of
One of a plurality of preset modes is set based on a user operation in a third internal state that is one of the internal states in which execution of the symbol variation game is restricted and is different from the second internal state Pre-setting means,
In the first internal state after the setting of the game setting value for the first time and before the setting of the next game setting value, the game setting of the one time is indicated by showing a specific behavior that can be identified by the player. Can suggest to the player that the value has been set,
When the first mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set in the first internal state , the specific behavior is shown when a predetermined condition is met,
When the second mode that is one of the preset modes different from the first mode is set in the first internal state , even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific behavior is not exhibited,
In both the condition for shifting to the second internal state and the condition for shifting to the third internal state, the first key is unlocked by the first key and the front door is opened, and the second A gaming machine that requires operation of the second key inserted into the lock. When the front door and the first key are inserted and unlocked, the front lock can be opened, and when the front door is opened, the second key is inserted and operated. A gaming machine comprising a second lock provided in a possible position,
State management means for shifting from a plurality of internal states to one internal state;
A game execution means capable of executing a symbol variation game based on a player's operation in the first internal state;
Privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege based on the result of the symbol variation game;
Based on the user's operation in the second internal state, which is one of the internal states in which the execution of the symbol variation game is restricted, a plurality of game setting values that differ in the ease of granting the privilege by the privilege granting means A game setting means for setting any one of
One of a plurality of preset modes is set based on a user operation in a third internal state that is one of the internal states in which execution of the symbol variation game is restricted and is different from the second internal state Pre-setting means,
In the first internal state after the setting of the game setting value for the first time and before the setting of the next game setting value, the game setting of the one time is indicated by showing a specific behavior that can be identified by the player. The game setting value set in the value setting can be suggested to the player,
When the first mode, which is one of the preset modes, is set in the first internal state , the specific behavior is shown when a predetermined condition is met,
When the second mode that is one of the preset modes different from the first mode is set in the first internal state , even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific behavior is not exhibited,
In both the condition for shifting to the second internal state and the condition for shifting to the third internal state, the first key is unlocked by the first key and the front door is opened, and the second A gaming machine that requires operation of the second key inserted into the lock.

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