JP2010035897A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of varying easiness or difficulty in estimation of a set value in accordance with time for varying game contents or game machine choosing patterns for the purpose of amusement. <P>SOLUTION: The device is provided with an information means 66 to inform various kinds of information to a player, and a timer means 120 to count the time from a prescribed time. The information means 66 has an information mode in which the set value can be estimated by the player. Information frequency in the information mode in which the set value can be estimated is variable in accordance with the time counted by the timer means 120. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes an occurrence frequency of an indication suggesting setting with time.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, the time elapsed from the time or a predetermined time, such as making the player recognize that the closing time is approaching, encouraging him to eat, or making the opening effect different from normal, etc. There is known a gaming machine that produces an effect according to the game machine, which has a clock function and produces an effect using a liquid crystal display device and a speaker according to time or an elapsed time from a predetermined time (for example, Patent Document 1).
On the other hand, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a plurality of set values having different lottery probabilities are set in six stages. Specifically, a lottery probability table having different lottery probabilities for each set value is formed in advance. Then, the hall manager of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed determines an appropriate setting value in consideration of a business form or the like among the six stages of setting values.

The set value set by the game hall manager for each gaming machine is usually not directly notified to the player, but this set value is notified as it is to attract the player's interest. Even if there is nothing, it is designed so that the player can guess the set value by generating an effect that suggests the set value to some extent during a specific game such as a bonus game. There is a gaming machine.
JP 2001-327653 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, if the setting value of the gaming machine is designed to be too easy to guess, the player may be convinced that the setting is low at an early stage and may not be able to play after that. is there. Also, the player may be convinced that the setting is high at an early stage, and the disadvantage on the store side may become too great.
Also, if it is designed so that it is too difficult to estimate the setting value of the gaming machine, even if an effect that suggests the setting is provided, the player gives up the guessing of the setting value, and as a result, the gaming machine with poor gaming characteristics Become. Thus, if the ease of setting value estimation (or difficulty) is fixed, the game content and the game machine selection pattern are fixed, resulting in an uninteresting gaming machine. There was a problem.

Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1) That is, the invention described in claim 1 has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and the object of the invention is the ease (or difficulty) of estimating the set value. Therefore, it is possible to change the game content and the game machine selection pattern, and to provide an interesting game machine.
(Claim 2) The invention described in claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1. That is, the invention according to claim 2 can change the easiness (or difficulty) of guessing the set value according to the time zone classification by changing the production lottery table according to the time zone classification. It is intended to provide an interesting gaming machine that can change the game content and the selection pattern of the gaming machine.

(Claim 1)
(Features) The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, a symbol display means (41) for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols (61), and a variable display stopping means (51) for shifting the symbol display means (41) from the variability display to the stop display. And determining a combination constituted by the combination of the symbols (61) by lottery, and, as a result of the lottery, by winning a predetermined combination, a winning flag corresponding to the combination is established, and the lottery The winning lottery means (110) capable of changing the winning probability of a plurality of stages corresponding to a predetermined set value, and the winning lottery means (110) as a result of the lottery, When a winning symbol (61) determined in accordance with the combination is stopped at a predetermined stop position, a predetermined number of game media can be paid out or a winning symbol ( 61) does not stop at the specified stop position. And a game control means (27) for ending the game once, and the game can be started on condition that a game medium is inserted, and the result of the lottery means (110) A game that is won when a predetermined winning combination is won and the game status is in a predetermined symbol display mode according to the winning combination, or is lost due to not being in the symbol display mode. In the gaming machine (10) set to be terminated, it comprises a notification means (66) for notifying the player of various information of the game, and a timer means (120) for measuring time from a predetermined time, The notification means (66) has a notification form in which the player can estimate the set value, and the notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated can be changed according to the time counted by the timer means (120). It is characterized by that.

In addition, here, the “symbol display means (41)” is, for example, the rotating reel (40), but the one displaying a plurality of symbols around is limited to the one that actually rotates. It is not a thing, but what is displayed on a liquid crystal screen is also contained. Specifically, for example, by using a liquid crystal device provided in the center of a game board surface such as a pachinko machine, an image such that a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated is displayed to the player by the liquid crystal device. Also included are those that are displayed.
Here, the “combination” is composed of a combination of symbols as a rule, and usually a shape in which three symbols displayed on the rotating reel are aligned is a basic shape. However, as in the case of cherries, even if three of them are not arranged, they can only win on the winning effective line of a specific rotating reel and have a winning role. Note that the composition of the combination is displayed somewhere on the front side of the slot machine. “Combination” means a combination of predetermined winning modes. Specifically, for example, the stop symbols of the left, middle and right rotating reels (40) are 7, 7, respectively. 7 includes a combination of winning modes that enables winning.

Here, the “game machine (10)” is specifically a slot machine, for example, but includes a pachinko machine having the above-described rotating reel (40) and other game machines.
In addition, here, the “game medium” is a condition for starting a game when it is inserted into the gaming machine (10), and is a value that is paid out to the player by a predetermined number. For example, although it is a disk-shaped game medal, it is not limited thereto, and it may be a normal coin or a spherical ball.
In addition, here, the “notification mode in which the set value can be estimated” specifically means that the notification mode corresponding to the set value is informed and the number of games progresses so that the notification mode and the setting are set. Something that can be inferred by the player to a certain extent is related to the value. Specifically, for example, when a game with a red character appears in a notification form is repeatedly observed, it experiences a game state with a very large number of winnings, and more black characters appear. By observing the game in the notification mode repeatedly, by experiencing the gaming state with a small number of winnings, the player guesses that the red character is a high set value with a high lottery probability It can be estimated that the black character has a low set value with a low lottery probability. Further, it may be displayed that means the numerical values of the first to sixth six-stage setting values. For example, at the sixth setting value, six identical characters may appear on the screen of the display device 68 to suggest the setting value. Furthermore, when the setting value is the sixth setting value, a character having a placard with a numerical value of 6 is directly displayed such that the character is displayed on the screen of the display device 68. In addition, here, the notification form does not need to be a different notification form for each set value. Specifically, for example, among the six set values, the low setting effect corresponding to the set values 1 and 2 is used. And an intermediate setting effect corresponding to the setting values 3 and 4 and a high setting effect corresponding to the setting values 5 and 6 may be used.

(Operation) The present invention makes it possible to change the notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated according to the time counted by the timer means (120). By changing the notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated, it becomes possible to change the ease (or difficulty) with which the set value can be estimated. Thereby, the ease (or difficulty) which can estimate a setting value can be changed with the time measured. Specifically, for example, it is not easy to guess the set value at the morning time of the day, but it is easy to guess the set value at the evening time. It becomes possible to form.
As a result, the ease of setting value estimation (or difficulty) can be changed over time, and the game content and game machine selection pattern can be changed to provide an interesting gaming machine. can do.

(Claim 2)
(Features) The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above. That is, a notification form corresponding to the set value is provided, and a notification form corresponding to the set value is executed, so that the player can guess the set value, and at a plurality of predetermined time zones. Correspondingly, there is an effect lottery table with different lottery probabilities of the effect lottery for generating the notification form in which the set value can be estimated, and the time counted by the timer means (120) is a plurality of predetermined times. The notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated can be changed by selecting the production lottery table corresponding to the time period depending on which of the bands is included.

(Operation) By providing a notification form corresponding to each set value and executing the notification form, the player can estimate the correspondence between the notification form and the set value, and the player can set the set value. Can be guessed.
In addition, an effect lottery table having different lottery probabilities of effect lotteries is provided corresponding to a plurality of time zones. Then, an effect lottery table corresponding to the time zone is selected according to which of the plurality of time zones the time counted by the timer means (120) is included. Thereby, it is possible to change the notification frequency of the notification form in which the effect lottery table is selected and the set value can be estimated according to the time counted by the timer means (120).

  In other words, by changing the production lottery table according to the time zone classification, the ease (or difficulty) of guessing the set value can be changed according to the time zone classification, and the game content and gaming machine selection Therefore, it is possible to provide and provide an interesting gaming machine.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the first aspect of the invention, the ease (or difficulty) of guessing the set value can be changed according to time, and the game content and the game machine selection pattern can be changed. And an interesting gaming machine can be provided.
(Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect can be obtained. That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the ease of setting value estimation (or difficulty) can be changed according to the time zone by changing the production lottery table according to the time zone. The game content and the selection pattern of the gaming machine can be changed, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

(Explanation of Drawings) FIG. 1 to FIG. 14 show an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of the input, control and output of the gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the game control means, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the winning lottery means, FIG. 4 is an external front view of the gaming machine, and FIGS. The time production table is shown in FIG. 11, and FIGS. 11 to 14 show the general flow of the normal game operation of the gaming machine.
(Gaming Machine 10) The gaming machine 10 includes a square box-shaped housing 11 having a front opening that opens toward the front. On the left edge side of the front opening of the housing 11, a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed is pivotally supported by a hinge. A display window 12 having a substantially square window shape facing the player side is formed from the center to the top of the front door. A symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotary reels 40, that is, so-called stop symbols 61, can be seen is formed in the approximate center of the display window 12. In the lower part of the front door 14, there is formed a payout port 32 through which a game medal as a game medium is paid out when winning. A dish-shaped payout tray 33 that opens upward is formed below the payout port 32 in order to store game medals paid out from the payout port 32.

  The rotating reel 40 includes a left rotating reel 43 positioned on the left end side in FIG. 4, a right rotating reel 45 positioned on the right end side in FIG. 4, and between the left rotating reel 43 and the right rotating reel 45. And a central rotating reel 44 located at the center. On the front side of the gaming machine 10, although not particularly shown, a total of five winning lines are formed, three in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction on the left and right diagonal lines. This winning line is a winning effective line in which winning is valid according to the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when the number of inserted game medals is 1, one of the five horizontal winning lines is the winning effective line. When the number of inserted game medals is 2, three of the five winning lines are the winning effective lines. Then, when the number of game medals inserted is 3, all of the five winning lines including the diagonal lines are winning effective lines.

Inside the gaming machine 10, although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is incorporated.
Here, the terms “front”, “forward”, and “front” refer to the player sitting or standing in front of the gaming machine 10 with his face facing the gaming machine 10. This means the direction from the back to the front when viewed from such a player. Therefore, the forward direction and the forward direction mean a direction from the back of the gaming machine 10 toward the front.
In addition, “back”, “backward”, and “backward” mean that a player is located on the front side of the gaming machine 10 facing the gaming machine 10. This means the direction from the front to the back. Therefore, the rear direction means a direction from the front of the gaming machine 10 to the back (back). In addition, the left and right directions such as “left direction” and “right direction” in this specification also mean the right direction and the left direction when viewed from the person facing the front of the gaming machine 10. To do.

(Control Device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. The CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby having the following (1) game control device 21 and (2) effect control device 22.
As shown in FIG. 1, by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50, a game control device 21 for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40, and an effect for controlling the notification means 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. A control device 22 is incorporated. Further, although one CPU is arranged in each of the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22, it is not particularly limited to this, and may be controlled by one CPU, or two or more. The CPU may be controlled. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip.

(Game Control Device 21) The game control device 21 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 by the operation of the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50 by the player. This game control device 21 functions as the following means.
(1) Game control means 27 (normal game control means 70, special game control means 80)
(2) Winning lottery 110
(3) Timer means 120
Note that the game played by this gaming machine is a player who is more than the normal game when compared with a normal game played in a general (ordinary) game period based on the same number of games, subject to the insertion of medals. And special games that can give big profits. This special game is formed so that it shifts by winning a predetermined predetermined role during the normal game, and the number of game media that can be acquired per unit time is larger than that of the normal game.

The normal game control means 70 performs control related to a normal game in order to perform a normal game, and the special game control means 80 performs control related to a special game in order to perform a special game. is there.
Further, the game control device 21 is not limited to the above-described means, and may include other means.
(Production control device 22) The production control device 22 is mainly related to production data, and is for controlling the notification means 66 such as the notification lamp 69 and the speaker 67. In order to secure the reliability of the internal data of the game control device 21, the exchange of signals between the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 is set to be one-way. That is, it is set so that only an output signal is sent from the game control device 21 toward the effect control device 22, and no signal is sent from the effect control device 22 toward the game control device 21. Thereby, the data protection of the game control device 21 having data relating to the lottery such as the winning rate can be facilitated.

The effect control device 22 functions as the following means.
(1) Production data storage means 25
(2) Production control means 26
(3) Time production table storage means 130
(4) Table selection means 150
(5) Production lottery means 140
Further, the production control device 22 is not limited to the above-described means, and may include other means. Here, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub board 24 on which the effect control device 22 is arranged in addition to the main board 23 on which the game control device 21 is arranged. Input means for sending signals to the control device 20 is mainly arranged on the input side of the control device 20, and output means for mainly sending signals from the control device 20 is arranged on the output side of the control device 20. Yes.

(Input means) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the input side of the control device 20.
(1) Switch 15
(2) Bet switch 16
(3) Checkout switch 17
(4) Start switch 30 (variation display starting means 31)
(5) Stop switch 50 (fluctuation display stop means 51)
The input means is not limited to the parts (1) to (5) described above.

(Output Unit) As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected to the output side of the control device 20.
(1) Storage / dispensing means 65
(2) Reel unit 60 (motor driver 62 and drive motor 63)
(3) Notification means 66 (speaker 67, notification lamp 69 and display device 68)
The output means is not limited to the parts (1) to (3) described above.
(Insertion Switch 15) As shown in FIG. 4, the insertion switch 15 is a switch located obliquely below the rotary reel 40, and is used to detect a game medal inserted from the medal slot 18 of the game medal. Is.

(Bet Switch 16) As shown in FIG. 4, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotary reel 40, and reduces the number of stored medals previously inserted by the player and stored in the gaming machine. This is to replace medal insertion.
(Settlement Switch 17) As shown in FIG. 4, the settlement switch 17 is a switch positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40, and is used for paying out stored inserted medals.
(Start switch 30) The start switch 30 is a change display start means 31 that can be changed by a player to shift the rotation stop display of the rotary reel 40 as the symbol display means 41 to a rotation change display. . As shown in FIG. 4, the start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40, and is subject to the insertion of a game medal or the insertion of the bet switch 16, or “replay (Replay, Replay ) "Is to start driving the reel unit 60 on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

Here, “replay (Replay)” means that the “replay (Replay)” flag is set by the lottery of the winning lottery means 110, and “replay (Replay)” When the symbols are aligned on the winning line, the game can be played again in the next game without newly inserting a game medal.
(Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is a variation that allows a player to independently stop the plurality of symbol display means 41 in order to shift the rotation variation display of the symbol display means 41 to a rotation stop display. The display stop means 51 is for stopping the rotation of the drive motor of the reel unit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is arranged below each rotary reel 40. The rotation reel 40 corresponding to the rotation reel 40 is set to stop rotating by a stop operation such as pressing or touching the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotation reel 40 with a finger.

(Storing / dispensing means 65) The storage / dispensing means 65 is a so-called hopper unit. Although not shown, the stored / dispensing means 65 is capable of storing the inserted game medals and, when winning, a predetermined number of points toward the player. This is for paying out game medals as game media.
(Reel Unit 60 (Motor Driver 62, Drive Motor 63)) The reel unit 60 includes a plurality of symbol display means 41 for displaying a rotation variation display or a rotation stop display of a plurality of symbols arranged. is there. The symbol display means 41 has a cylindrical rotary reel 40 in which 21 symbols are evenly arranged around the periphery. That is, in the reel unit 60, three drive motors 63 are fixed or supported on a frame as a base. The rotation center shafts of the three rotation reels 40 are fixed to the rotation drive shafts of the respective drive motors 63. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. A plurality (21 pieces) of symbols 61 are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42. A part of the rotary reel 40 is formed with a so-called start index in the form of a protruding piece. After the rotation by the drive motor 63 is started, the current position is identified by recognizing the rotation angle after the start index is detected by an optical sensor or the like, and then stopped by stopping at a predetermined angle. Control is performed. This optical sensor has a substantially U-shape as a whole, a light-emitting element (LED) is arranged at one end, a light-receiving element (phototransistor) is arranged at the other end, and protrudes from the inside of the U-shape. By moving the one-piece start index, the light from the light emitting element is blocked, and the position of the start index can be detected.

  More specifically, the 21 symbols 61 on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 40 are given different symbol numbers depending on the display positions of the symbols 61. A stepping motor 64 as a drive motor 63 that is a rotation drive source for rotating the rotation reel 40 is fixed to the rotation drive shaft of the rotation reel 40. The stepping motor 64 is fixed to a frame that is a base of the reel unit 60, and generates a rotational driving force for rotating the rotary reel 40 by a predetermined rotational angle. The reel unit 60 is formed with a motor driver 62 for rotating the stepping motor 64. The motor driver 62 is configured to rotationally drive the stepping motor 64 when a pulse signal as a control signal from the game control device 21 is input.

  (Notification means 66) The notification means 66 is for notifying the player of various information about the game, and for notifying the player of winning, winning, etc. by sound, light or video. Specifically, the notification means 66 includes left and right speakers 67 embedded in the casing 11, a display device 68 composed of a liquid crystal display device arranged at the upper center of the display window 12, and a peripheral edge of the display window 12. The five notification lamps 69 are arranged. Then, the notification means 66 generates a winning sound or winning sound from the speaker 67 at the time of winning or winning under the control of the effect control device 22, and turns on or flashes the notification lamp 69, and also on the display device 68. By lighting up a design pattern or a character string, the player is notified of winning or winning.

The notification means 66 is formed so as to be able to notify a notification form in which the player can guess the set value. The notification form in which the player can guess the set value will be described later in detail.
(Game control means 27) The game control means 27 is for causing a game to be performed, and for performing stop control corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 to the symbol display means 41. . Specifically, the game control means 27 includes a normal game control means 70 for controlling a normal game and a special game control means 80 for controlling a special game.
Here, the game performed by the game control means 27 can be started on the condition that a game medal is inserted, the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110, a predetermined winning combination is won, and the gaming situation depends on the role. If the symbol display mode is set in advance (the symbols corresponding to the role are aligned on the winning line), or the symbol display mode is not selected (the symbol corresponding to the role is valid for winning). It is set so that one game is ended due to a detachment due to a lack of alignment on the line.

(Normal Game Control Unit 70) The normal game control unit 70 is for causing a normal game to be performed. That is, a state where the start switch 30 can be pressed on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 16 is pressed down (except for replay (replay)) and a predetermined time elapses from the previous game ( When the start switch 30 is operated, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate.
Alternatively, in the case of “replay (replay)”, the start switch 30 can be pressed on condition that a medal is not inserted and the bet switch 16 is not pressed and a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game. When the start switch 30 is operated, the reel unit 60 is driven and the three rotary reels 40 start to rotate.

Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. When all three stop switches 50 are operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when a preset symbol 61 is stopped on the winning line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the storage payout means 65. In addition, you may credit instead of paying out a medal.
When winning a prize, a game medal will be paid out, and a small role winning will be given to the player (if this small role wins, a small role will be awarded). Special wins that give players even greater profits than wins (if this special win wins, a special win will be awarded), and when winning, no game medals will be paid out, but a new game medal will be inserted And “winning replay (replay)” (when this replay win is won, it becomes a replay win). When the lottery result is one of the winnings (also referred to as an internal winning), a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established.

  Here, the “flag” is a memory for storing the fact that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is won for a predetermined role, and in the case of a small role winning, A winning flag for a winning combination is established, and when a lottery result is a special winning, a winning flag for a special winning is established. Then, while the special winning flag is established, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 of the reel unit 60 includes three predetermined winning symbols (for example, “7” on the winning effective line). The player is awarded on the condition that the game matches with the game, and the player is allowed to play a special game that is advantageous. And if the winning flag of special winning is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the winning symbol, that is, it is not possible to win a game with the winning flag of special winning. In principle, the right to establish a special winning flag is carried over to subsequent games. And, as a general rule, even if the game that has carried the winning flag of the special winning is not won, the right of the winning flag of the special winning is further carried over to the game after that until the winning is possible . (Specifically, the right of the winning flag of the winning combination for the transition to the BB game and the independent RB game to be described later is formed so that it can be carried over until winning can be won.) If the winning game cannot be won, the right to win the winning flag is not carried over to the next game.

(Kick-off setting and pull-in setting) As a stop control for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40, even if the player tries to stop the combination of winning symbols by operating the stop switch 50 at a predetermined position, the rotary reel 40 The kick setting is set so that the winning symbol does not align with the predetermined position, and the retractable symbol located on the upstream side of the rotation of the rotary reel 40 by the predetermined number of symbols from the state where the stop switch 50 is operated. In addition, when a winning symbol for which a winning flag is established is included, a drawing setting is set so that the winning symbol is drawn to a predetermined position and stopped.
If neither the kick setting nor the pull-in setting is set in the design of the reference position at the timing of pressing the stop switch 50, it is considered that both the kick setting and the pull-in setting are achieved, and the kick is skipped. Neither setting nor pull-in setting is performed, and the vehicle stops at the reference position. In such a case, the stop switch 50 is immediately stopped at the timing of pressing, so-called bitter stop.

  Whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the winning active line while any winning flag is established depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. is there. Specifically, since the rotary reel 40 is set to stop within 190 ms after the stop switch 50 is operated, it can be stopped as it is after the stop switch 50 is operated or can be stopped within 190 ms. Retractable symbols 61 on the circumference of the rotating reel 40, for example, in four retractable symbols 61 continuous from the symbol above the symbol at the stop position, that is, in all five symbols including the symbols at the stop position. If the corresponding winning symbol is included, the time to stop is delayed, and the rotary reel 40 pulls the winning symbol on the winning effective line and stops. On the other hand, if the corresponding winning symbol is not included in the symbols at the stop position and the four retractable symbols 61, that is, in total five symbols, the winning symbol is placed on the winning line. I can't stop by drawing the symbol. In addition, when no winning flag is established, it is set so that winning determination of a winning symbol is impossible. In other words, when none of the winning flags is established, the winning symbol is stopped so as to stop at a position where the winning symbols are not aligned on the predetermined winning effective line.

  In this embodiment, the condition determination stop control as described above is used as the stop control. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and a stop table may be used as the stop control. This is because whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the winning effective line while any of the winning flags is established corresponds to the 21 symbols previously described on the selected stop table. It is determined by the number of sliding frames at each stop operation position (No0 to No20). For example, the symbols on the winning effective line of the left rotating reel 43, the central rotating reel 44, and the right rotating reel 45 are set to win the BB game by sequentially stopping as seven, seven, and seven. When the winning flag of the BB game is established and the stop operation position at the reference position on the right rotation reel 45 is No6, Seven is three frames after the No6 position of the selected stop table. It is assumed that 3 is set in advance as the number of sliding frames at the position No. 6. In such a case, at the reference position, the symbol of No. 6 is rotationally moved by 3 frames and the winning symbol of Seven is stopped. Thus, the number of sliding frames at each stop operation position is set in advance in the stop table. And, like the stop table in the case of winning the BB game, a stop table when each role is won and a stop table in the case of losing are prepared in advance, and depending on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110, A predetermined stop table is selected.

Here, the “reference position” means a predetermined position in the range of the stop position of the symbol that stops inside the symbol display window 13. This reference position may be set to any position within the symbol display window 13 and is a reference position for determining the symbol stop position of the rotating reel 40. Specifically, the reference position is set at the center position of the symbol position at which the symbol display window 13 stops at the upper stage, but may of course be set at another reference position.
Here, the “combination” means a combination of winning symbols predetermined for each rotary reel 40 and means a general term of winning modes for winning. Specifically, the winning combination is, for example, a winning symbol such that the winning symbols on the predetermined winning active lines of the left, middle, and right rotating reels 40 become a winning when the winning symbols become Seven, Seven, and Seven, respectively. Means a combination (winning mode).

(Special game control means 80) The special game control means 80 can give a player a greater profit than the normal game based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and performs a special game advantageous to the player. It is for making it. The special game is roughly divided into the following games. It should be noted that a kick setting for avoiding an unfair win so that a non-winning role will not win, or 4 symbols from the top of a symbol at a predetermined position in the operation timing of the stop switch 50 (5 symbols including the symbol). The pull-in setting that can be pulled in from the pull-in range of the predetermined range is the same as that described in the normal game control means 70.
(1) Specific introduction game (BB game)
(2) Specific game (RB game)
(3) Specified winning game (JAC game)
Among the special games described above, the specific introduction game (BB game) and the specific game (RB game) are set to be executable independently during the normal game and the special game. Specifically, the specific game (RB game) is an independent RB game that is executed independently by shifting from a normal game and a special game, and the content of the game is the same as that of the independent RB game, but the specific introduction game (BB It is possible to execute a subordinate RB game that can be transferred during (game).

The specific winning game (JAC game) cannot be shifted from the normal game in this embodiment (not executed alone), and is executed in the RB game (independent RB game and subordinate RB game). . That is, the specific winning game, so-called JAC game, is played during the RB game.
In addition, among the specific games (RB games), the dependent RB game is awarded within a predetermined condition range (specifically, within a predetermined number of acquired game medals) during a specific introduction game, so-called BB game. If so, it is set to be performed any number of times. When the independent RB game is not in the BB game, the game is shifted from the normal game or the special game and executed independently.

As shown in FIG. 2, the special game control means 80 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 90)
(2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100)
(Specific introduction game control means 91)
The specific introduction game control means 91 is a BB game control means 90 for controlling the BB game. Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, the BB medium and small role game similar to the normal game is started by inserting a maximum of three medals, and the prize is valid when the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. The medals are paid out depending on whether or not winning symbols are arranged on the line.

Accordingly, in the BB medium / small role game in the BB game, a lottery including the small role is performed every time as in the normal game. However, when the winning symbols for shifting to the RB game are arranged on the winning active line during the BB game, the game shifts to the RB game thereafter.
In addition, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is performed any number of times up to the predetermined number of acquisitions. Therefore, after the first RB game is over, Similar lottery and control of BB small and medium role games are performed.
In the BB game, the RB game in the BB game can be played any number of times until the number of acquired game medals in the BB game exceeds a predetermined number. When the number of acquired game medals in the BB game exceeds a specific number, the BB game ends. Of course, the end condition is not limited to this. For example, the RB game in the BB game has a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the BB small and medium role game in the BB game has a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, the maximum The BB game may be set to end after 30 times. In addition, the maximum number of RB games and BB small / medium-sized games in the BB game in such a case is not limited to the above-described one, and other times (for example, an RB game) depending on the type of the gaming machine 10. The maximum number of times may be set to 2).

In addition, the BB game is not limited to the above-described game, and only the subordinate RB game is continuously repeated without the above-described BB small and medium role game, and continues until a predetermined number of acquired game medals is exceeded. It may be formed so as to be generated.
(Specific Game Control Unit 101) The specific game control unit 101 is for controlling an RB game. Specifically, when shifting to the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a specified winning game (so-called JAC game) that is awarded when a predetermined symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 is aligned on the center line of the display window 12 Is done. In the RB game, a specific winning game (so-called JAC game) for determining whether or not to win can be played a maximum of 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 wins are possible. In other words, the RB game ends when the maximum number of wins is eight or the specific winning game (so-called JAC game) ends at the maximum. Of course, the end condition is not limited to this, and may be set to end when a predetermined number of acquired game medals is reached.

(Winning lottery means 110) The winning lottery means 110 performs a lottery for determining whether or not to win based on a predetermined winning rate.
The winning lottery means 110 determines a combination constituted by a combination of symbols 61 by lottery, and establishes a winning flag corresponding to the combination by winning a predetermined combination as a result of the lottery. In addition, the winning lottery means 110 is configured to be able to change the winning probability of the lottery in a plurality of steps (six steps) corresponding to predetermined setting values (1 to 6).
When the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110 is a winning (also referred to as an internal winning), a winning flag is established, and a winning symbol in which a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. The game is set on the condition that it matches, and the player is given a medal payout or special game profit.

As shown in FIG. 3, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Winning random number generator 111
(2) Winning random number extraction means 112
(3) Winning determination table storage means 113
(4) Winning determination means 114
The winning lottery means 110 is not limited to the above (1) to (4).
(Winning Random Number Generating Unit 111) The winning random number generating unit 111 generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined area (0 to 65535 in decimal number). The winning random number generator 111 is configured by using a counter that adds a predetermined range of numbers one by one at high speed, and sequentially repeats a number in the range of 0 to 65535 several million times per second. This is the counter. The “winning random number extraction means” reads the counter number when the start switch 30 is pressed. This is because although the “winning random number generation means” does not generate random numbers, the numbers extracted by the “winning random number extraction means” have a distribution like random numbers.

Here, the “winning random number generation means” includes an average sampling method as a soft random number (a random number generation method by repeating n-digit numbers squared and taking out the central n-digit number), etc. It may be one that can generate random numbers. In this case, a means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution such as a random number as a result is considered to be included in the “winning random number generating means” or the “winning random number extracting means”.
(Winning Random Number Extracting Unit 112) The winning random number extracting unit 112 extracts a random number generated by the winning random number generating unit 111 under a predetermined condition (specifically, operation of the start switch 30). This extracted random number is used as extracted random number data.

  (Winning determination table storage means 113) The winning determination table storage means 113 has a winning area for each winning item among all the random number areas taken by the winning random number generating means 111. The winning determination table storage means 113 is formed with a plurality of different lottery probabilities stored therein. Specifically, the winning determination table storage means 113 includes a first setting winning determination table, a second setting winning determination table, a third setting winning determination table, a fourth setting winning determination table, and a fifth setting winning determination. A table and a sixth setting winning determination table. Each of the first to sixth setting winning determination tables stores different lottery probabilities and is used in accordance with “setting values” 1 to 6 of the so-called slot machine. From the table to the sixth set winning determination table, the lottery probability is set so as to increase in order.

  Specifically, the correspondence between each set value and each winning determination table is formed as follows. When the setting value is 1, the first setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 2, the second setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 3, the third setting winning determination table is used. When the winning determination table is used and the setting value is 4, the fourth setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 5, the fifth setting winning determination table is used and the setting value is 6. In this case, the sixth setting winning determination table is used. Of course, the correspondence between the setting value and the winning determination table is not limited to the above-described one. When the setting value is 1, the sixth setting winning determination table is used, and the setting value is 2. In this case, the fifth setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 3, the fourth setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 4, the third setting winning determination table is used. When the setting value is 5, the second setting winning determination table may be used, and when the setting value is 6, the correspondence may be set such that the first setting winning determination table is used. Furthermore, a correspondence relationship other than the above may be set.

  Here, the “set value” can change the lottery probability in six stages from 1 to 6 by changing the set value. This setting value is determined by the hall manager of the gaming hall to an appropriate setting value for each of the gaming machines 10 from among the six setting values in consideration of the sales form. . A setting switch for setting the set value is provided inside the gaming machine 10 with the front door 14 of the gaming machine 10 opened. The hall manager opens the front door 14 of the gaming machine 10 with a key, and operates the setting switch that can set the setting value, so that the setting value of each gaming machine 10 is set to any value from 1 to 6. Can be set. When an event such as replacement of a new machine is held in the game hall, the event can be excited by preparing a large number of gaming machines 10 having a set value 6 having a high lottery probability.

(Winning determination means 114) The winning determination means 114 is an entire area of random numbers taken by the winning random number generation means 111 based on the extracted random number data extracted by the winning random number extraction means 112 and the winning ratio data in the winning determination table storage means 113. The winning determination area data composed of the winning areas of the respective winning items are collated, and the winning corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs is determined.
(Timer means 120) The timer means 120 is for measuring time from a predetermined time. Specifically, the time is counted by counting up the time from midnight, and the current time can be counted. The time measured by the timer means 120 is configured to be reset at midnight. The time counted by the timer means 120 is output to the table selection means 150 in order to select the effect lottery table according to the time zone.

(Production data storage means 25) The production data storage means 25 is for storing the production data of the notification means 66. Specifically, for example, sound generated from the speaker 67 of the notification means 66 at the time of winning the BB game, data such as lighting and flashing time and sequence of the notification lamp 69, and a design pattern displayed on the display device 68 And character string data are stored. Needless to say, the contents of the effect to be stored are not limited to these, and may be a sound stored in advance, various notification means such as vibration, lighting of other lamps, and the like.
Further, the effect data storage means 25 has a high setting effect meaning that the so-called setting value is a high setting (setting value is 5 or 6) and an intermediate setting (setting value is 3) as the effect type. Or 4) memorizing data of an intermediate setting effect meaning that it is a low setting effect meaning that the setting value is a low setting (setting value is 1 or 2), other effect data, etc. Yes.

Specifically, the high setting effect is image data such that a red character appears on the display device 68, and the intermediate setting effect is image data such that a yellow character appears on the display device 68. The low setting effect is image data such that a black character appears on the display device 68.
(Production Control Unit 26) The production control unit 26 outputs each production data from the production data storage unit 25 to the notification unit 66 based on a control signal from the control device 20 or the like, and controls the device. belongs to.
Specifically, when the winning flag for a BB game, RB game, or other small role is highly likely to be established, or when the predetermined winning flag is established, the winning symbols are aligned on a predetermined winning effective line. When a prize is won, a lamp at a predetermined position of the notification lamp 69 is turned on or blinked based on the production information from the production data storage means 25, a predetermined electronic sound is generated from the speaker 67, or the display device 68. For displaying a predetermined pattern and a character string.

  When the high setting effect is selected by lottery, the effect control means 26, after pressing the start switch 30, is the effect corresponding to the high setting on the display device 68, and the player is presumed to be the high setting. A notification effect (appearance of a red character) that can be displayed is displayed. In addition, when the intermediate setting effect is selected by lottery, the effect control means 26 is an effect corresponding to the intermediate setting on the display device 68 after the start switch 30 is pressed, and the player is in the intermediate setting. A notification effect (appearance of a yellow character) is displayed. In addition, when the low setting effect is selected by lottery, the effect control means 26 is an effect corresponding to the low setting on the display device 68 after the start switch 30 is pressed, and the player is set low. A notification effect (appearance of a black character) is displayed.

(Time Effect Table Storage Unit 130) The time effect table storage unit 130 stores data of a time effect table. Specifically, this time effect table is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, and the effect lottery tables A, B, and C are set in three predetermined time zones. . This effect lottery table stores lottery probabilities of a plurality of types of effect lotteries used for lottery by the effect lottery means 140 described later.
That is, the time effect table shown in FIG. 5 includes an effect lottery table A, an effect lottery table B, and an effect lottery table C as shown below.
Specifically, the drawing lottery table A has a high setting effect, an intermediate setting effect, a low setting effect, other effects, and a lottery probability with no effect at 3/100, 0.5 / 100, and 100/100, respectively. 0.3, 26.2 / 100, and 70/100. Here, the high setting effect means a notification effect (appearance of a red character) that allows the player to guess that the value is a high setting value (setting 5 or 6). The intermediate setting effect means a notification effect (appearance of a yellow character) that allows the player to guess that the setting value is an intermediate setting value (setting 3 or 4). The low setting effect means a notification effect (appearance of a black character) that enables the player to guess that the setting value is a low setting value (setting 1 or 2).

Specifically, in the effect lottery table B, the lottery probabilities of high setting effect, intermediate setting effect, low setting effect, other effects, and no effect are 1.5 / 100, 0.5 / 100, and 100, respectively. It is set to 0.3 / min, 27.7 / 100, and 70/100.
Specifically, the effect lottery table C has a high setting effect, an intermediate setting effect, a low setting effect, other effects, and a lottery probability with no effect of 1/100, 0.5 / 100, and 100 minutes, respectively. 0.3, 28.2 / 100, and 70/100 are set.
Comparing the effect lottery tables A, B, and C as described above, the lottery probabilities of the high setting effects are 3, 1.5, and 1, and A>B> C.

The production lottery table C is arranged at 10:00 to 14:00, the production lottery table B is arranged at 14:00 to 21:00, and the production lottery table A is arranged at 21:00 to 23:00. Yes.
When the current time measured by the timer means 120 is a time zone from 10:00 to 14:00, the effect lottery table C is arranged by the table selection means described later. Further, when the current time measured by the timer means 120 is a time zone from 14:00 to 21:00, the effect lottery table B is arranged by the table selection means described later. Further, when the current time measured by the timer means 120 is a time zone from 21:00 to 23:00, the effect lottery table A is arranged by the table selection means described later.

  The time effect table as shown in FIG. 5 is a setting suggestion event in which the highest setting effect is the highest among the high setting effect, the intermediate setting effect, and the low setting effect in the time zone from 21:00 to 23:00. It is a time production table of a type. Here, the time effect table is not limited to that shown in FIG. 5, and as shown in FIG. 6, the high setting effect, the intermediate setting effect, and the low setting effect 3 in the time zone from 14:00 to 21:00. The setting suggestion daytime time effect table in which the highest setting effect is the highest may be used. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, the high setting effect and the intermediate setting effect are provided during the time zone from 10:00 to 14:00. Also, a setting suggestion morning time effect table in which the highest setting effect is the highest among the three low setting effects may be used.

Further, three time effect tables as shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 are stored in the time effect table storage means 130 in advance, and the game hall manager 3 in FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. It may be formed so that it can be freely selected from one time effect table according to the business form of the game hall.
Further, in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the cases of other effects and no effects were included in a considerable proportion, but the lottery probabilities for other effects and no effects were set to 0. It may be a time effect table including an effect lottery table that is included in any of the high setting effect, the intermediate setting effect, and the low setting effect. Specifically, for example, the cases shown in FIGS.

Further, three time effect tables as shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 are stored in the time effect table storage means 130 in advance, and the manager of the game hall 3 in FIG. 8, FIG. 9 and FIG. It may be formed so that it can be freely selected from one time effect table according to the business form of the game hall.
Further, six time effect tables as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are stored in the time effect table storage means 130 in advance, and the game hall manager 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, and 10 may be formed so that they can be freely selected according to the business mode such as an event of a game hall from the six time effect tables. Is.

Here, in the effect lottery tables of FIGS. 6 to 10, the lottery probabilities of the intermediate setting effect and the low setting effect are substantially the same, and the lottery probability is increased only for the high setting effect. However, it is not limited to the effect lottery table as shown in these figures. For example, an effect lottery table with lottery probabilities that makes it possible to guess that the setting is indicated by increasing the lottery probability of an intermediate setting effect or a low setting effect may be used.
In addition, since the time zone is determined according to the business hours of the game hall, it is not particularly limited to those described above, and may be determined as a different time zone depending on the business hours. Also, the time zone delimiters are not limited to those described above, but may be delimited by other times. Furthermore, the time zones are not limited to the above three, and are set to two. Alternatively, it is possible to divide the time zones into four or more and set the effect lottery tables A, B, C, D,... Corresponding to the respective time zones.

  In addition, the above-described effect lottery table is formed so that two set values correspond to one set effect such as a high setting effect, but is not necessarily limited to this, and one setting It may be formed so that one set value corresponds to the effect. That is, a first setting effect corresponding to the setting value 1, a second setting effect corresponding to the setting value 2, a third setting effect corresponding to the setting value 3, and a fourth setting effect corresponding to the setting value 4. Like the fifth setting effect corresponding to the setting value 5 and the sixth setting effect corresponding to the setting value 6, a unique effect is provided so that the setting value can be estimated for each setting value. Also good. Also, the effect lottery tables are formed not like three of A, B, and C but six like A, B, C, D, E, and F, and each stage lottery table has six setting values. It may be formed so that the lottery probability of the setting effect that one can be estimated is high.

(Table Selection Unit 150) The table selection unit 150 determines whether the time counted by the timer unit 120 is included in any of the three time zones shown in FIG. , C, one of the effect lottery tables is selected as a lottery probability table for effect lottery.
(Production lottery means 140) The effect lottery means 140 determines, based on the lottery probability of the effect lottery table selected by the table selection means 150, the type of effect to be implemented, or no effect, etc. by lottery. .
Specifically, it includes an effect random number generation means, an effect random number extraction means, an effect determination table storage means, and an effect determination means having the same functions as the winning lottery means 110.

The effect random number generating means, like the winning random number generating means 111, generates an effect lottery random number within a predetermined area (0 to 65535 in decimal).
The effect random number extraction means, like the winning random number extraction means 112, extracts random numbers generated by the effect random number generation means under a predetermined condition (specifically, operation of the start switch 30).
The effect determination table storage means, like the winning determination table storage means 113, has a winning area for each effect item in the entire random number area taken by the effect random number generating means. Specifically, based on the selected effect lottery table in the time effect table storage means 130, winning area data of each effect item in all areas of random numbers is stored.

In the same way as the winning determination means 114, the effect determining means collates the extracted random number data extracted by the effect random number extracting means with the winning area data of the effect determining table storage means, and enters the effect winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs. The corresponding production item is determined.
(Operation of Gaming Machine 10) Next, an outline of the operation of the normal game of the gaming machine having the above-described configuration will be described using the flow shown in FIGS.
First, in step 101 shown in FIG. 11, when the start switch 30 is operated, the start switch 30 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, a lottery process is performed by the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.

In step 103, an effect lottery table selection process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, when the stop switch 50 is operated, the stop switch 50 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, a rotation stop process for the rotary reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.

In step 107, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been performed. If it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line while the winning flag is established, that is, whether or not the winning is won. If it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 109.
In step 109, a predetermined number of game medals corresponding to winning symbols are paid out. Then, the game ends.

If it is determined in step 107 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 105.
If it is determined in step 108 that no winning has been made, step 109 is skipped and the game ends.
The winning lottery process in step 102 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 200, the random number is extracted by the winning random number extracting means 112 from the random numbers generated by the winning random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random number is stored in the winning random number extraction means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the winning determination means 114 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the winning determination table storage means 113. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the winning determination means 114 determines which winning area of the winning determination table storage means 113 the extracted random number is included in, and the evaluation of the lottery process is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, a predetermined symbol kicking and a predetermined symbol pull-in are set. Then, the winning lottery process ends.
The effect lottery table selection process of step 103 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
First, in step 300, the current time is collected by the timer means 120. The collected current time is sent to the table selection means 150. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the table selection unit 150 performs a process for determining which time zone is included in the three time zones of the time production table stored in the time production table storage unit 130 by the table selection unit 150. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, the table selection means 150 selects an effect lottery table corresponding to the determined time zone. Specifically, one of the effect lottery tables among the effect lottery tables A, B, and C included in the time effect table of FIG. 5 is selected. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, based on the selected effect lottery table, a lottery process for the set effect is performed.
Specifically, it is substantially the same as the lottery procedure of the winning lottery means 110 as shown in FIG. First, a random number is extracted by the effect random number extracting means from the random numbers generated by the effect random number generating means of the effect lottery means 140. The extracted random number is stored in the effect random number extracting means. The effect determination means compares the extracted random number with the area data in the effect determination table storage means. Then, the effect determination means determines which region of the effect determination table storage means includes the extracted random number, and determines the evaluation of the effect lottery process. Specifically, it is determined as one of a high setting effect, an intermediate setting effect, a low setting effect, other effects, and no effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, a setting effect is performed. Specifically, the effect item determined as one of the above-described high setting effects or the like is executed, or the effect is not performed when there is no effect. When an effect is performed, a predetermined color character or the like is displayed on the display device 68 that is a liquid crystal display device. Then, the effect lottery table selection process ends.
The rotation stop process of the rotating reel 40 in step 106 described above will be described with reference to FIG.
In step 400, it is determined whether or not the kick setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. This kick-off setting is set at all stop operation timings so as not to generate an unfair winning prize based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 on all winning active lines. It should be noted that the kick setting has been set, but both the case where the kick setting has been achieved and the case where no kick setting has been set are considered to have been achieved. And when it determines with the setting of kicking of a predetermined symbol not being achieved, it progresses to the following step 401.

In step 401, the rotary reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, it is determined whether or not the number of symbols rotated by the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. Then, after operating the stop switch 50, when the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol is the fourth, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. Thereby, the operation of the gaming machine 10 from the medal insertion to the rotation stop of the rotary reel 40 is completed.

If it is determined in step 400 that the predetermined symbol kick setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether or not the drawing is set for any of the symbols. If it is determined that the drawing is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 405.
In step 405, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. It should be noted that both the case where the pull-in setting has been set but all the pull-in settings have been achieved and the case where no pull-in setting has been set are considered to have been achieved. If it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 403.

If it is determined in step 404 that no drawing is set for any symbol, the process proceeds to step 403.
If it is determined in step 405 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step 401.
In step 402, after the stop switch 50 is operated, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one by one is not the fourth, the process returns to step 400.
In the above-described embodiment, the stop reel 40 stop process is described from step 401 to step 405. In this example, the condition is investigated from the drawing range symbols that are close to the reference position. This is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control. On the contrary, it is good also as what is called maximum pulling-in stop control which investigates conditions from the pattern far from a reference position among drawing-in range symbols.

Here, the “reference position” means a predetermined position in the range of the stop position of the symbol that stops inside the symbol display window 13. This reference position may be set to any position within the symbol display window 13 and is a reference position for determining the symbol stop position of the rotating reel 40. Specifically, the reference position includes, for example, the center position of the symbol position that stops at the upper stage of the symbol display window 13. Further, for example, the reference position is rotated according to a predetermined table when the stop switch 50 is pressed. A so-called table stop control method for determining the stop position of the reel 40 may be used. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on whether or not a winning flag is established and a winning symbol during which the winning flag is established, and a table corresponding to the game situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

Even in the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the winning effective line, so-called pull-in setting. It has a kind of. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the winning pay line, and a kind of so-called kick setting is provided. is there.
(Operation) In the present embodiment, the notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated is made changeable according to the time counted by the timer means 120. Thus, it becomes possible to change the ease (or difficulty) with which the set value can be estimated by changing the notification frequency of the notification form in which the set value can be estimated. Thereby, the ease (or difficulty) which can estimate a setting value can be changed with the time measured.

By providing a notification form corresponding to each set value and executing the notification form, the player can estimate the correspondence between the notification form and the set value, and the player estimates the set value. be able to.
In addition, production lottery tables A, B, and C having different lottery probabilities of production lotteries are provided corresponding to each of a plurality of time zones. Then, an effect lottery table corresponding to the time zone is selected depending on which section of the plurality of time zones the time counted by the timer means 120 is included. As a result, the notification frequency of the notification form in which any one of the effect lottery tables A, B, and C, which have different lottery probabilities for the effect lottery depending on the time counted by the timer means 120, is selected and the set value can be estimated. Can be changed.

Specifically, in the case of the time effect table shown in FIG. 5, it is not easy to estimate the set value in the morning (10:00 to 14:00) time zone in one day, but in the daytime (14:00) It is easy to estimate the set value when the time zone is ˜21: 00, and it is even easier to estimate the set value when the time zone is late in the evening (21:00 to 23:00).
As a result, the easiness (or difficulty) of guessing the set value can be changed according to the time when the game is carried out, and the game content and the game machine selection pattern can be changed, which is interesting. A gaming machine can be provided.
In this embodiment, the time effect table as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 is stored in advance in the time effect table storage means 130 to manage the game hall. It can form so that a person can select a time production table according to a sales form.

When the setting suggestion evening type time effect table in which the lottery probability of the high setting effect is highest in the evening as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 8 is selected, the player is in the early stage of the morning (10:00 to 14:00). You can avoid being confident that the setting is high. Thereby, it can be avoided that the player is convinced that the setting is low at an early stage and does not play the game after that. Further, it can be avoided that the player is convinced that the setting is high at an early stage and the disadvantage on the game hall side becomes too large.
When the setting suggestion daytime time effect table in which the lottery probability of the high setting effect is the highest in the daytime as shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 9 is selected, an opportunity to guess the setting is given at noon (14:00 to 21:00) Thus, when the daytime availability is low, the daytime availability can be improved.

When the setting suggestion morning type time effect table in which the lottery probability of the high setting effect is the highest in the morning is selected as shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 10, the player is convinced of the high setting in the morning (10:00 to 14:00). It can be used as a stand for attracting customers as a centerpiece at the event of a game hall.
In this way, the reliability of the information related to the setting value provided to the player can be provided with a sharpness according to time.
(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, in the time effect table storage means 130, the setting suggestion evening time effect table shown in FIG. 5, the setting suggestion daytime time effect table shown in FIG. 6, and the setting suggestion morning type shown in FIG. A setting that allows the hall manager of the gaming hall to select and operate any one of the time effect tables of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type, and the setting suggestion morning type It has a suggestion selection switch. By operating this setting suggestion selection switch by the hall manager of the game hall, it is possible to select one of the time suggestion tables of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type, and the setting suggestion morning type. Various effects as described in the embodiment can be easily generated.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, in the time effect table storage means 130, a setting suggestion evening time effect table shown in FIG. 8, a setting suggestion daytime time effect table shown in FIG. 9, and a setting suggestion morning type shown in FIG. A setting that allows the hall manager of the gaming hall to select and operate any one of the time effect tables of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type, and the setting suggestion morning type It has a suggestion selection switch. By operating this setting suggestion selection switch by the hall manager of the game hall, it is possible to select one of the time suggestion tables of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type, and the setting suggestion morning type. Various effects as described in the embodiment can be easily generated. Furthermore, as compared with FIGS. 5 to 7, since no other effects and no effects are provided, any one of the high setting effect, the intermediate setting effect, and the low setting effect will be performed. The player can be notified more reliably.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the time effect table storage means 130 stores the setting suggestion evening time effect table shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the setting suggestion daytime time effect table shown in FIGS. And the setting suggestion morning type time effect table shown in FIG. 10, and the hall manager of the game hall selects any one of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type and the setting suggestion morning type time effect table. A setting suggestion selection switch capable of selecting and operating the time effect table is provided. By operating this setting suggestion selection switch by the hall manager of the game hall, it is possible to select one of the time suggestion tables of the setting suggestion evening type, the setting suggestion day type, and the setting suggestion morning type. Various effects as described in the embodiment can be easily generated. In the present embodiment, the same setting suggestion type time effect table includes the group time effect table of FIGS. 5 to 7 and the group time effect table of FIGS. 8 to 10. Can be expanded. That is, by selecting the time effect table of the group of FIGS. 8 to 10 rather than the group of FIGS. 5 to 7, there is no other effect or no effect, so the high setting effect, the intermediate setting effect and One of the low setting effects will be performed, and the player can be notified of the setting effect more reliably.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing game control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing winning lottery means. 1 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion evening type time production table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion daytime time production table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion morning type time production table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion evening type time production table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion daytime time production table. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a setting suggestion morning type time production table. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of the operation of the normal game of the gaming machine. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a winning lottery process among operation | movement of a game machine. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of an effect lottery table selection process among operation | movement of a game machine. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of rotation stop processing of a rotating reel in the operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 gaming machine 11 chassis
12 Display window 13 Symbol display window
14 Front door 15 Input switch
16 Bet switch 17 Checkout switch
18 Medal slot 20 Control device
21 Game control device 22 Production control device
23 Main board 24 Sub board
25 Production data storage means 26 Production control means
27 Game control means 30 Start switch
31 Fluctuation display start means 32 Delivery port
33 Dispensing tray 40 rotating reel
41 Symbol display means 42 Reel tape
43 Left rotation reel 44 Center rotation reel
45 Right-hand rotating reel 50 Stop switch
51 Fluctuation display stop means 60 reel unit
61 Symbol 62 Motor driver
63 Drive motor 64 Stepping motor
65 Storage / dispensing means 66 Notification means
67 Speaker 68 Display device
69 Notification lamp 70 Normal game control means
80 Special game control means 90 BB game control means
91 Specific introduction game control means 100 RB game control means
101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means
111 Winning random number generation means 112 Winning random number extraction means
113 Winning judgment table storage means 114 Winning judgment means
120 timer means 130 hour performance table storage means
140 Production lottery means 150 Table selection means

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols;
Change display stop means for shifting the symbol display means from change display to stop display;
The winning combination constituted by the combination of symbols is determined by lottery, and as a result of the lottery, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established by winning the predetermined winning combination, and the winning probability of the lottery is determined in advance. Winning lottery means that can be changed in multiple stages corresponding to the set value,
As a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means, a predetermined number of winning combinations are established, and a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at a predetermined stop position, and a predetermined number of winning combinations are obtained. The game medium can be paid out, or a game control means for ending the game once when the winning symbol does not stop at a predetermined stop position and is removed.
The game can be started on the condition that the game medium is inserted, and as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means, the predetermined winning combination is won, and the game status is in a pattern display mode predetermined according to the winning combination. In a gaming machine set so that one game is ended by becoming a winning or by losing by not being in the form of the symbol display,
Informing means for informing the player of various information of the game,
Timer means for measuring time from a predetermined time,
The notification means has a notification form in which a player can guess the set value,
A gaming machine characterized in that the notification frequency of a notification form in which the set value can be estimated can be changed according to the time counted by the timer means. By providing a notification form corresponding to the set value and executing a notification form corresponding to the set value, a player can form the set value,
Corresponding to a plurality of predetermined time zones, comprising a production lottery table with different lottery probabilities of production lottery for generating the notification form that can guess the set value,
Notification that the set value can be estimated by selecting the production lottery table corresponding to the time zone, depending on which of the predetermined time zones includes the time measured by the timer means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification frequency of the form can be changed.

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